(2023-04-10). Saturday 4/29: Honduras Today. indybay.org 1339 Leila Ct. (near 17th Ave. and Capitola) Santa Cruz 95062…
(2023-04-10). In Turkey, will one man continue to rule them all? The May 14th elections hold the answer. juancole.com 
Written byArzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org) — May 14 will go down in the history of Turkish Republic as one of the most important elections to date. The stakes are high, and there is a growing sense among the general public that if the current leadership stays in power, the country's future is grim …
(2023-04-10). Chief Na'Moks Grabbed and Isolated by Royal Bank of Canada at Stakeholders Meeting. indybay.org Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'moks was violently prevented from entering the Royal Bank of Canada annual general meeting. "Such a racist act, they've actually laid hands on me, a Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief on my regalia just now," Chief Na'Moks told the RBC, as snipers were stationed on the buildings where traditional elders gathered in an Indigenous delegation.
(2023-04-10). Adam Lenhart: "Two Scenes from the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám" (Concert). juancole.com Adam Lenhart Music: "Two Scenes from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám — University of Michigan 2023 CoLab Concert Performance" Two Scenes from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (2022) ~ Trio for Bb Clarinet, Violin & Piano Performed by Alan Sun, Alex Vershinin and Emma Fu Video and Audio by Nelson Walker "The Rubaiyat of Omar …
(2023-04-10). Earth First!er Andy Caffrey INFORMATIONAL: Global Climate Destabilization. [Orig. Huffman]. indybay.org Forward of email fr. Earth First!er Andy Caffrey chock full of information re: global climate destabilization. [The original message was sent to Congressman Jared Huffman of CA District 2.]…
(2023-04-10). Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards for CA journalists as part of greenwashing campaign. indybay.org
(2023-04-10). Monday 4/10: An olfactory diagnosis of deities: determining the sweetest-smelling gods. indybay.org Googlemeet: meet.google.com/bmf-icpi-ewz…
(2023-04-10). Rally to Free Mumia Tuesday, April 4, Oakland Federal Building. indybay.org On March 31, 2023, Judge Lucretia Clemons…former law partner w/ Ed Rendell…denied Mumia Abu Jamal's appeal…ludicrously claiming evidence proving key witnesses were paid in exchange for false testimony was "not material" to showing that the trial was unfair!
(2023-04-10). 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.
(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."
(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.
(2023-04-10). China's DeepSea No.1 oil & gas extraction platform conducts remote-control operation. ecns.cn China's DeepSea No.1 oil & gas extraction platform operated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has conducted trial of remote-control operation, becoming world's first remote-controlled deep-sea oil & gas extraction platform that can work in extreme weather.
(2023-04-10). China's highest geothermal power station produces over 500 mln kWh of electricity. ecns.cn China's highest geothermal power station in terms of elevation, located in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has generated more than 500 million kWh of electricity since it was put into operation in 2018.
(2023-04-10). Tesla to set up energy-storage mega factory in Shanghai. 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.
(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.
(2023-04-10). Man from Xi'an replicates 300 armor helmets in past decade. ecns.cn A man from Xi'an, Shaanxi Province has replicated more than 300 armor helmets in the past 10 years.
(2023-04-10). 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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-10). Iran says reducing U.S. dollar influence will minimize West's domination over global economy. ecns.cn A top Iranian security official said on Sunday that reducing the U.S. dollar's influence on regional and international trade will minimize the West's domination over the global economy.
(2023-04-10). Registration-based IPOs adopted on main boards of Shanghai, Shenzhen bourses. ecns.cn The first batch of registration-based initial public offerings (IPOs) of 10 enterprises were adopted on Monday on the main boards of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, a landmark of the country's capital market reform.
(2023-04-10). Special trains take visitors to explore scenery and food across China. ecns.cn As the weather warms up, various regions in China are introducing measures to promote local tourism. Some cities and areas have launched tourist trains that connect multiple popular attractions, allowing passengers to enjoy local scenery and beautiful views along the way.
(2023-04-10). Brazilian juice arrives in E China by refrigerated train. ecns.cn A refrigerated train carrying a total of 390 tons of Brazilian juice in fifteen 40-foot containers arrived at the Ganzhou International Land Port in East China's Jiangxi Province on Sunday.
(2023-04-10). 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.
(2023-04-10). Lula calls for national unity to rebuild Brazil. ecns.cn Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for national unity to rebuild Brazil.
(2023-04-10). 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.
(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.
(2023-04-10). Annual Easter Bonnet Parade held in New York City. ecns.cn People wearing tall floral hats participate in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on the fifth avenue in New York City, the United States, April 9, 2023.
(2023-04-10). 90 Seconds to Midnight: The Doomsday Clock and Me. juancole.com 
(Tomdispatch.com ) — I'm not a TikTok person. I'm too old. But when I finally ventured onto that popular but much-maligned app, which traffics in short videos and hot takes, I was surprised to find many videos about the Doomsday Clock. It's nothing like a conventional timepiece, of course. It's meant to show how close …
(2023-04-10). Sunday 4/9: Protest the federal ban on abortion medication! indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara St | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2023-04-10). Trumpism Triumphant: Tennessee GOP Expulsion of Black Reps. shows Rot of Racism. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Feature; Special to Informed Comment) — The demonstration on the floor of the Tennessee Legislature on March 30 was not an insurrection, such as occurred on January 6. It was a passionate political protest, driven by raw emotions in the wake of another AR-15 massacre at a local school on March 27. The …
(2023-04-10). Global Growth Remains Low Amidst Debt Concerns, War and Inflation, Says IMF. indybay.org Press Release…
(2023-04-10). Friday 4/21: CA Black Agriculture Working Group hosts Farm to Fork Friday "A Taste of Africa" indybay.org Fresno, California…
(2023-04-10). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 "Break The Chains For Solidarity & Internationalism" indybay.org 518 Valenia Near 16th St | San Francisco…
(2023-04-10). The 1st Amendment, Defense Security Cooperation Agency & the Henry A. Kissinger Connection. indybay.org Attached please find the article, "Kissinger's Culpability," published this month in The Progressive magazine. The story admirably fleshes out the already decorated U.S. federal national security and human rights whistleblower's arguably most important disclosures regarding a far-right and/or neo-Nazi cabal and a systemic pattern of self-protecting reprisal running through National Defense University (NDU) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) decisions against an already decorated national security whistleblower; efforts sustained by collaborationist kapos of the U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB…
(2023-04-10). From Inequality of the Gods to Equality of Humankind. indybay.org History demonstrates clearly that humans can live in egalitarian societies, we do not have to accept the brutality of social dominance and inequality. We must take matters into our own hands to change the world.
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
(2023-04-10). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
(2023-04-10). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Changes to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
(2023-04-10). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
(2023-04-10). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
(2023-04-10). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every year I am plagued by springtime allergies. But in the last few weeks I have been experiencing congestion, runny nose and a persistent cough. How can I determine whether this is a cold, allergies or something more? When should I seek medical care? ANSWER: As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive? ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your…
(2023-04-10). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a weight loss program. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Vqzp1A9GYw8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kidney failure can be caused by many reasons: diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to form around your kidneys. The most common form of PKD is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where it is most often diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 40. Dr. Fouad Chebib, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist and expert on polycystic kidney disease, says patients understand…
(2023-04-10). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
(2023-04-10). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-04-10). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 105,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Sadly, an average of 17 people die daily waiting for a transplant, while another name is added to the waiting list every nine minutes. While 2022 set a new annual record with the number of organ transplants being performed, less than 50% of all adults are registered as organ donors, according to LifeSource. April is National…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Beginning Monday, April 10, wearing a face mask will no longer be required for patients and staff in most patient care areas on Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses. In line with Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care, Mayo Clinic will continue to require wearing a face mask in high-risk patient settings. High-risk immunocompromised patients will be notified to wear a mask while they are at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is evolving its…
(2023-04-10). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform models are increasingly driving everyone's day-to-day experiences, including how people receive health care. However, those experiences are not always the same for everyone. April is Minority Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. At Mayo Clinic, experts are looking at the ways AI and digital tools can and are shaping the future…
(2023-04-10). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Donate Life Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — All too often, people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants cannot get them. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of viable donated organs. Promising medical advances are opening the doors to more transplants and saving more lives, says Mauricio Villavicencio, M.D., surgical director of heart and lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are 104,000 people on the waiting list in the U.S. for a…
(2023-04-10). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Although it may seem like it, kale isn't a new vegetable. Thomas Jefferson experimented with several varieties of kale at his Monticello estate in the early 1800s. It's long been popular in northern Europe and now throughout the U.S. Before becoming a popular salad green, kale was often used in restaurants as a decorative garnish on plates. But over the past 10 years, the popularity of kale has skyrocketed. You've probably heard it referred to…
(2023-04-10). Saturday 4/29: HEALING JUSTICE: Exploring Public Art Practices Symposium for Artists. indybay.org Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2023-04-10). Saturday 4/15: Sacramento: Rage Revival – More than Mifepristone March & Rally for Abortion Rights & More. indybay.org MEET AT: | Cathedral Square, 1017 11th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 | THEN MARCH TO: | Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse | 501 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-04-10). México_Cherán: Ejemplo de Autonomía y Rebelión. indybay.org México_Cherán: Autonomía y rebelión | El pueblo mexicano que expulsó a políticos, narcos y policía…
(2023-04-10). México 2023: Convocatoria El Sur Resiste. indybay.org Continuar construyendo y tejiendo redes de rebeldía, resistencia y autonomía | °EL SUR RESISTE 2023!
(2023-04-10). Corrupt Racist Newsom Pandering To Blacks In South When He Attacked Blacks In SF TWU 250a. indybay.org Corrupt racist Gavin Newsom attacked Black workers while he was mayor of San Francisco and supports gentrification pushing Blacks out of San Francisco. Now he is campaigning in the South as a defender of the Black people.
(2023-04-10). Pan-African approach needed to tackle food insecurity arising from conflict and climate. indybay.org California Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will explore the challenges and opportunities. External factors — the disruption of food systems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent reduced purchasing power, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to an increase in world food, fuel and fertiliser prices — coupled with drastic weather changes, and continuation or intensification of conflict and insecurity have compromised an already fragile food chain.
(2023-04-10). Monday 4/10: Protest Illegitimate Banning of the Abortion Pill. indybay.org Same date, time, 3 Bay Area locations: | Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, San Francisco | also: | San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose | Downtown Berkeley BART, 2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2023-04-10). From Gaza To Syria And Lebanon: A United Front Responds To Israel. thelastamericanvagabond.com After Israeli occupation police forces raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, a total of three times, attacking worshippers and provoking popular outrage across the Muslim and Arab World, the response was overwhelming. For the first time since 1973, Israel is directly threatened with a multi-front war, this time in reaction to its assaults on a
(2023-04-10). D.O.J. charge DeSantis Petition – civil rights crimes in violation of 18 U.S.C. ß ß 241,242. indybay.org DeSantis' cover-up of G.O.P. prosecutor's forgery of a Court order while concurrently removing a twice elected progressive prosecutor from office for LGBTQ and abortion policies.
(2023-04-10). The Legacy of Liberation Theology. indybay.org Liberation theology was the theological promise of Latin America and sounded like a more colorful, people-friendly church. The Vatican saw things differently… Ratzinger's successor in the papacy is pursuing a completely different course: Pope Francis is seeking dialogue, but he himself also comes from Latin America.
(2023-04-10). 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 .
(2023-04-10). Declaran emergencia en ciudades brasileñas tras inundaciones. telesurtv.net Más de 7.700 familias están sin hogar y desplazadas. Lula sobrevoló las zonas afectadas y se reunió este domingo con las autoridades locales.
(2023-04-10). Presidenta hondureña anuncia intervención en cárceles locales. telesurtv.net A su vez, una balacera se produjo en la cárcel de máxima seguridad de Ilama poco después de que Xiomara Castro anunciara una intervención en los centros penales.
(2023-04-10). Palestina denuncia escalada violenta por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net "Las provocaciones israelíes contra Al-Aqsa son inaceptables y convertirán sus patios en un campo de batalla", dijeron desde la Autoridad Nacional Palestina.
(2023-04-10). Papa Francisco ruega por la paz en Palestina tras escalada israelí. telesurtv.net Asimismo, dedicó unas palabras a las víctimas de los terremotos de febrero en Turquía y Siria, donde murieron más de 55.000 personas en su mayoría de la región del Kurdistán.
(2023-04-10). Anuncian reunión de cancilleres de Siria, Türkiye, Irán y Rusia. telesurtv.net El propósito principal de la reunión es avanzar en el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Türkiye y Siria, interrumpidas desde 2011, tras el estallido de la guerra y la intervención extranjera.
(2023-04-10). 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.
(2023-04-10). China realiza segundo día de ejercicios militares en Taiwán. telesurtv.net Beijing, por su parte, dijo que las operaciones son necesarias para "salvaguardar la soberanía nacional y la integridad territorial de China".
(2023-04-10). Despiden en Qalqilya a palestino asesinado por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Este domingo, grandes multitudes en la gobernación de Qalqilya en Cisjordania lloraron el cuerpo del joven fallecido hasta su lugar de descanso final en la ciudad de Azzun.
(2023-04-10). Disminuye sismicidad en Nevado del Ruiz pero mantienen alerta naranja. telesurtv.net El SGC advierte que aunque se registra una disminución en la sismicidad, el volcán no cambiará a nivel amarillo pronto.
(2023-04-10). Al menos tres heridos deja tiroteo en Delaware, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo se registró la noche de este sábado en el centro comercial Christiana Mall de la ciudad de Newark, en el estado de Delaware, noreste de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.).
(2023-04-10). Incendio en comunidad residencial filipina deja siete muertos. telesurtv.net Un portavoz de Bomberos, Gary Raymon Cantillon, ha confirmado siete fallecidos y un herido y ha apuntado a un ventilador eléctrico sobrecalentado como origen del siniestro.
(2023-04-10). Derrumbe de edificio deja cinco heridos en Marsella, Francia. telesurtv.net Un total de 33 edificios han sido evacuados, y 163 personas han recibido atención sanitaria.
(2023-04-10). Asesinan a líder de la etnia asháninka en el centro de Perú. telesurtv.net Según las versiones de las autoridades locales, dos hombre encapuchados acribillaron a balazos a Santiago Camilo Contoricón Antúnez, para luego huir del lugar en motocicletas.
(2023-04-10). Al menos cuatro fallecidos tras avalancha en Alpes franceses. telesurtv.net Hay nueve lesionados a consecuencia del accidente, ocurrido en el glaciar de Armancette se ubica al este de Francia, cerca de la frontera con Italia.
(2023-04-10). 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.
(2023-04-10). Denuncian asesinatos de líder social y exfirmante de paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz informó de la muerte de Diego Mauricio Mejía Rojas y Luis Alberto Quiñones Cortés a mano de desconocidos armados.
(2023-04-10). Fiscalía de Ecuador confirma que suben a 35 las víctimas por deslave en Alausí. telesurtv.net Localizan otros dos cuerpos sin vida en la quebrada de El Tingo. Serán entregados a sus familiares una vez identificados.
(2023-04-10). Pandilla armada embosca y mata a tres policías haitianos. telesurtv.net Fueron emboscados cuando patrullaban el área de Thomassin, en Puerto Príncipe. Primer Ministro condena el hecho.
(2023-04-10). 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.
(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.
(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".
(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.
(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".
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-10). The war must be ended as soon as possible. indybay.org From the Western side, unfortunately, it must be noted that Russia, as a collapsed superpower, was not really taken seriously from the beginning. Symptomatic is the statement, repeated to this day, that "we", the West, won the Cold War. A Cold War is only really over when both sides can feel like winners, otherwise it is not over.
(2023-04-10). Friday 4/21: Santa Cruz: Earth Day 2023 School Walkout Strike. indybay.org UCSC: 11: 00 AM, Base of Campus | MHMS: 1: 00 PM, Front Lawn | SCHS: 1: 30 PM, Front Steps | San Lorenzo Park: 3: 00-5: 00 PM…
(2023-04-10). Saturday 4/15: #AbortionRights: Nationwide Protests to Demand & Defend Abortion Pill Access. indybay.org Nationwide marches, rallies, and actions…
(2023-04-10). Danny Wu, director of American: An Odyssey to 1947, discusses Orson Welles and political and cultural life in the US in the 1930s and '40s. wsws.org Wu's documentary begins and ends with Welles' leaving America in 1947, essentially driven out of the country by the combined efforts of the FBI, congressional witch-hunters and the media empire of William Randolph Hearst.
(2023-04-10). Warren Truck workers denounce layoffs at Stellantis Sterling Heights plant. wsws.org Workers at the suburban Detroit plant denounced plans to cut more than 400 jobs at the nearby factory in Sterling Heights.
(2023-04-10). This week in history: April 10-16. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-04-10). Sri Lankan sewage maintenance workers killed due to lack of basic safety measures. wsws.org The Colombo Municipal Council does not provide adequate training or supply airtight masks to prevent the inhalation of toxic gases or safety gloves, protective shoes and clothes to wear prevent contact with excrement.
(2023-04-10). Texas Republican Governor Abbott pledges to "swiftly" pardon fascist killer. wsws.org Abbott's proclamation is a continuation of Republican efforts to legitimatize far-right vigilante violence.
(2023-04-10). Australian defence minister visits New Zealand to strengthen anti-China alliance. wsws.org New Zealand defence minister Andrew Little made clear that the Labour-led government supports greater integration with the anti-China military buildup underway as part of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the UK and US.
(2023-04-10). US Navy Secretary: AUKUS submarine pact is about "defeating" China. wsws.org Top US officials more or less openly stated the Australian submarine deal was a preparation for war against China, contradicting the various lies and evasions of the Australian Labor government.
(2023-04-10). Train drivers' union agrees to massive cut in real wages for railway workers in Germany. wsws.org The new contract imposing cuts in real wages for rail workers in southwest Germany reveals the ugly collaboration of the state government, transit corporations and the GDL (German Train Drivers Union).
(2023-04-10). The "Independent National Convention '23": A reactionary political freakshow, part two. wsws.org Several of the main organizers and speakers from February's "Rage Against the War Machine" rally reconvened in Austin, Texas last week for a three-day conference that featured Texas Separatists, anti-vaccine zealots, anti-Semites, and cryptocurrency hustlers, along with journalist Chris Hedges.
(2023-04-10). Mobilize educators and workers to support striking University of Michigan graduate students! wsws.org Our committee urges mass picketing and the mobilization of the entire U-M campus, including the student body and all sections of workers on campus, to broaden this struggle as widely as possible.
(2023-04-10). Life expectancy fell 4.6 years in New York City in 2020. wsws.org Figures released by New York City's health department shows life expectancy in New York City during the first year of the COVID pandemic fell by a jaw-dropping five years. The poorest districts of the wealthy city were hardest hit.
(2023-04-10). Texas judge issues injunction barring most common abortion drug. wsws.org The opinion by federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an anti-abortion zealot appointed by Donald Trump, is a fascistic political diatribe.
(2023-04-10). Farmington, New Mexico man fatally shot by police who went to wrong address. wsws.org In what the Farmington Police Department called "a chaotic situation," an innocent man was shot dead at his front door.
(2023-04-10). In China, Macron criticizes US policy on Taiwan, demands European "war economy" wsws.org Macron called for France to respond to growing tensions with Washington with a vast military build-up, financed by attacks on the working class.
(2023-04-10). Southern California dockworkers, working without a contract, shut down ports for 24 hours. wsws.org Whatever the circumstances behind the stoppages, they are a clear sign that the deal to keep workers on the job without a contract is being challenged by pent-up rank-and-file anger.
(2023-04-09). AOC Warns of 'National Abortion Ban' if Supreme Court Upholds Mifepristone Ruling. commondreams.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
(2023-04-09). Trump Finally Facing Accountability for Some of His Most Brazen Violations of the Law. commondreams.org
If there was a giant composite lawsuit against Donald J. Trump, for his over forty years of recurring criminal and civil violations, (while a corporate boss and politician) the only recourse for his lawyers would be to plead the insanity defense.Until this week, in a New York State Supreme Court based in Manhattan, Trump has gotten away with all his serial crimes and torts. He has eluded the "sheriffs" by blatant intimidation, threats, lies on steroids, shifting the blame onto others, gag order settlements, and threats to wear down any private plaintiff or government prosecutors with draining litigation…
(2023-04-09). 'Absolutely Insane': Greg Abbott Seeks Pardon for Man Convicted of Murdering BLM Protester. commondreams.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
(2023-04-09). Israel Is Committing Open Terrorism Against Palestinians. commondreams.org
Here we go again. The state of Israel is committing
(2023-04-09). Despite Meat Industry Lies, Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy. commondreams.org
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(2023-04-09). We Are Dancing on the Very Edge of Hell. commondreams.org
Two dogs walking. One of them says to the other: "I bark and I bark, but I never feel like I effect real change."This is the caption of a New Yorker
(2023-04-09). Rescind Congressional Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq NOW. commondreams.org
Recently, the US Senate voted on a bipartisan basis to rescind the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq. President Biden, who voted for that AUMF in 2003, has said he will sign it if it gets to his desk. At this writing, it is unclear if the U.S. House will post the rescission for a vote and, if so, whether it will pass in that chamber. I fervently hope that it will, so one of the most notorious episodes in U.S. history can be peacefully laid to rest. If that does happen, it would be a strong parallel to the rescission of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution by the U.S. Senate in 2009. Tha…
(2023-04-09). US Corporate Media Celebrate France's Attack on Pensions. commondreams.org
"The Party Is Ending for French Retirees." That's the headline the Wall Street Journal (
(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
(2023-04-09). End in sight to the Yemen war? thealtworld.com Reported 'understandings' between Riyadh and Sanaa could mark a turning-point | If reports that Saudi Arabia has decided to end the war in Yemen are correct — and they would appear to be given the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement — that would mark a major turning-point in the region. Relations between the two biggest countries in the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, could be set to move from confrontation to cooperation, closing the page on conflict between them for decades to come. | The al-Mayadeen television channel, which is close to the Houthi Ansarullah movement, quoted Yemeni sources as sa…
(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…
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(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…
(2023-04-09). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-09). NATO on the Ropes in Ukraine? Multipolarity RISING w/ Brian Berletic LIVE! thealtworld.com Brian Berletic joins the show to discuss the latest on the battlefield in Ukraine, NATO's leaked documents on the state of the war, and the huge changes occurring around the world due to multipolarity…
(2023-04-09). Ukraine's Coming Offensive: Leaked NATO Plans + Lack of Arms. thealtworld.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for April 9, 2023: | — US arms shipments have drastically dwindled, the majority of weapons pledged require contracts that will take weeks, months, even years to fulfill; | — The NYT admits arms shipments may not be adequate for the upcoming Ukrainian offensive expected to begin within 2-3 weeks; | — Leaked NATO plans regarding Ukraine may have been fabricated by NATO and leaked through authentic means to reinforce other ongoing deceptions; | — 2013 US government-funded polls regarding Crimea and Ukraine indicate that the nation was divided, man…
(2023-04-09). The Word "Presstitute" Is Insulting (To Sex Workers): Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Responding to a war caused by NATO expansion by expanding NATO. | Fighting Russian authoritarianism by increasing censorship. | Fighting Russian propaganda by increasing propaganda. | Pursuing peace by rejecting diplomacy. | Defending Europe from Russia by bombing European pipelines. | ‚ùñ | Twitter has dropped its
(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.
(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…
(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.
(2023-04-09). CA Climate activists protest approval of hundreds of neighborhood oil permits this year. indybay.org
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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).
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-09). Cradle of civilization: Mount Wutai. ecns.cn
(2023-04-09). Culture fact: China unveils its top 10 archaeological finds of 2022. ecns.cn
(2023-04-09). CBA open-minded to player nationalization: Yao Ming. 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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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.
(2023-04-09). Canadian Unions and the State: Losing Ground, Moving On. socialistproject.ca 
There have now been four editions of The…
(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 …
(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…
(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.
(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 …
(2023-04-09). Israel practices apartheid. middleeastmonitor.com The Israeli Law Professors' Forum for Democracy has found that changes introduced by Netanyahu "validate the claim that Israel practices apartheid."
(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 …
(2023-04-09). They Have… Issues With Air Power. Larry On leaks. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-04-09). LEVER WEEKLY: An Exception To The Rule In Chicago. levernews.com
(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…
(2023-04-09). Bahrain's Alternative Penal Code, an alternative form of slavery. thealtworld.com "The alternative punishment system was not a solution yesterday, let alone today. Likewise, the open prison system is not the solution. The solution is to free all prisoners of conscience." | A small group of prisoners of conscience, who served at least half their arbitrary sentences, has been transferred to Manama's open prisons under the so-called 'alternative penal code,' which allows courts to replace prison sentences with "community service" and "rehabilitation courses" for selected prisoners who "do not pose any public security risk" under minimal supervision. | A constrained "freedom": | Manama has…
(2023-04-09). Africa Needs 'Totally Sovereign Manner' of Cooperation with Everyone, Expert Says. sputnikglobe.com Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pointed out that at present, the West is trying to drive a wedge between Africa and Russia. He accused the US and its allies of seeking to torpedo the second Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for late July in St Petersburg, as they are trying to dissuade African nations from joining the event.
(2023-04-09). Apocalyptic Combo: Science Finds Evidence of Dual Mass Extinction Prior to Dinosaur Die-Off. sputnikglobe.com There were several mass extinctions in the geological history of Earth. Scientists have just discovered another one, and in this case, Chinese volcanoes are to blame.
(2023-04-09). 'Between Russian Hammer and Chinese Anvil': Expert on US Perspectives in Africa. sputnikglobe.com Africa has recently been graced by a series of visits of US top officials, who traveled to the continent in a bid to forge a new impetus to US-Africa cooperation. During the visits, they in particular pointed at Washington's concerns over the growing involvement of China and Russia.
(2023-04-09). Chinese Army Simulates Strikes on 'Key Targets' in Taiwan Amid Drills. sputnikglobe.com The Chinese military announced that it would hold three-day air and naval military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around the island on Saturday morning. The drills kicked off shortly after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a visit to the US.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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."
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-09). Kremlin: West Overreacting to Russian Plan to Station Tactical Nukes in Belarus. sputnikglobe.com PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) – The West is overreacting to Russia's plans to build storage facilities for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, while forgetting about the presence of US nuclear weapons in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-09). Musk Claps Back at Journalist Matt Taibbi Over Twitter-Substack Rivalry. sputnikglobe.com Journalist Matt Taibbi helped the billionaire bring the truth to light about how censorship and Washington-backed propaganda work on social media by releasing several batches of the Twitter Files.
(2023-04-09). No Auction: France Returns Rare Manuscript to Algeria. sputnikglobe.com Much wealth was extracted from African nations during colonization. The restitution of looted items of cultural significance has been widely discussed in recent years.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-09). Retired US Marines Berate Kirby for Refusing to Admit Chaotic Afghanistan Exit. sputnikglobe.com Washington released a new report in which it upheld its decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan in 2021 earlier this week.
(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.
(2023-04-09). Russia to Supply 600,000 Tons of Wheat to Egypt in May. sputnikglobe.com According to Moscow, despite the US-led West's economic sanctions and other barriers associated with the conflict in Ukraine, the demand for Russian grain is actively growing. Egypt, the world's biggest importer of wheat, is also the largest buyer of wheat from Russia.
(2023-04-09). Russian Military Creating Special Groups to Destroy Western Tanks in Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have started creating special groups tasked by the defense ministry with destroying the tanks that Western countries supply to Kiev, the head of a combat training center, Yevgeny Arifulin, said on Sunday.
(2023-04-09). Toxic Smoke Plume Rises Above Hamburg After Large Fire, Media Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A large fire in the German city of Hamburg sent a plume of hazardous smoke into the air, prompting authorities to issue an "extreme danger" warning, German media reported on Sunday.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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".
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(2023-04-09). Report from the anti-imperialist Summit Against Hypocrisy in Washington DC. thecommunists.org In the video above, radio host Garland Nixon gives a masterclass in how we can talk to those around us in ways that leave them questioning imperialist lies rather than being roused to antagonistic defence of propaganda-instilled prejudice. ***** On the weekend of 25-26 March, the Centre for Political Innovation, a US-based socialist education initiative …
(2023-04-09). Debates Over Ukraine War Rock U.K. Universities, Cultural Institutions. themoscowtimes.com For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it impossible to visit the place they are studying.
(2023-04-09). Russian Strikes Kill Father and Daughter in Southeast Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-08). 'It Is Your Duty': Dem Lawmakers Urge Chief Justice to Probe Clarence Thomas Secret Trips. commondreams.org
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(2023-04-08). Tennessee Exposes Swift-Moving Fascism Within the GOP. commondreams.org
The expulsion of two Black state legislators for peaceful protest in Tennessee April 6 has long roots in political repression and the legacy of racism in the U.S. But it also is a signpost of the chilling escalation of autocratic assaults on democracy that have mushroomed since the ascent of Donald Trump.Of all of Trump's lengthy catalog of abuses and misdeeds, the most dangerous remains his open embrace of authoritarian behavior, and not very subtle encouragement of dictatorial rule, which has encouraged others in his realm to follow.Despite Trump's New York indictment and arrest, there is an ominous me…
(2023-04-08). Abortion Rights Defenders, House Dems Blast Ruling Annulling FDA's Mifepristone Approval. commondreams.org
| Reproductive rights advocates and Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Saturday condemned a far-right federal judge's ruling that threatens access to mifepristone—one of two drugs commonly used in abortion pills—while calling on the Biden administration to do everything in its power to ensure access to the medication. On Saturday, more than 40 House Democrats
(2023-04-08). Democracy or Apartheid: You Can't Have Both. commondreams.org
For two consecutive nights this week, during the holy month of Ramadan, the Israeli military stormed Al-Aqsa mosque. They entered the mosque before prayer was over, firing rubber bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas at Palestinian worshippers. These events left at least 12 Palestinians injured, and over 400 were arrested on the first night. Following the raid, Israeli violence spread across the west bank. Dozens have been hurt by inhaling poisonous gas fired by Israeli forces, and a settler in occupied East Jerusalem shot a Palestinian child. | Following the raid on Al-Aqsa on Wednesday night, Israeli se…
(2023-04-08). Another Loser Republican Goes Out Whining. commondreams.org
What is it about many modern day Republican candidates?If they win an election, everything is on the up and up. If they lose, something was amiss and certainly unfair.Defeated Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly is the most recent example. After it became clear Tuesday night that Janet Protasiewicz would defeat him by a wide margin, he had nothing but bad things to say about his opponent.She's a serial liar, he proclaimed in a speech at the swank Heidel House Hotel in Green Lake."I wish that in a circumstance like this, I would be able to concede to a worthy opponent," he told his assembled supporters. "Bu…
(2023-04-08). Two Years Later, Biden Has Yet to Appoint Key Safety Regulator at DOT. commondreams.org
(2023-04-08). Big Wins for the People in Wisconsin and Chicago. commondreams.org
History was made this week when Donald Trump became the first president to be criminally charged. He pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. He has yet to be indicted, however, for the far more serious offense of promoting an insurrection and attempting to overthrow the results of the 2020 presidential election. Most prominent Republicans have refused to criticize Trump for any of his alleged crimes.The traditional view that fascism can't happen here seems obsolete as the Republican Party appears increasingly comfortable embracing authoritarianism. Several elections this week remi…
(2023-04-08). We Are Still Here, and We Will Not Bow Down. commondreams.org
| Plunging into totalitarianism, Tennessee's GOP has boldly decreed the best way to end the slaughter of kids by guns is to expel two young black lawmakers urging we end the slaughter of kids by guns. In "a farce" of stunning contrasts, poised, eloquent Reps. Jones and Pearson blasted a venomous GOP who ousted them for doing their job – giving voice to their constituents. Jones: "We called for a ban on assault weapons, you called for an assault on democracy." Now can we say they're fascists? | The bad-faith
(2023-04-08). Irish Joe Biden's Irish Sopranos. strategic-culture.org
(2023-04-08). Kosovo Liberation Army Leader Hashim Thaci on Trial for War Crimes. strategic-culture.org By Peter SCHWARZ | From March 24 to June 9, 1999, NATO bombed Serbia for 77 days. It was the first major war on European soil since the Second World War—even this fact is suppressed and denied today in view of the war in Ukraine. | War propaganda was in full swing at the time: NATO was laying waste to Serbian cities in order to defend "human rights" and to stop the "ethnic cleansing" Serbia was accused of carrying out in Kosovo. Greens, liberals and pseudo-left groups, who only a few weeks before had been invoking pacifism, eagerly took up this propaganda and switched to the war camp with flying colours. In…
(2023-04-08). World's Most Dangerous Flashpoint: Israeli Forces Repeatedly Invade Sacred al-Aqsa Mosque, Beat, Expel Worshipers, on Behalf of Jewish Extremists. strategic-culture.org By Juan COLE | Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli newspaper
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Electronic nicotine delivery systems: pragmatism or expectancy? thelancet.com The advocacy for maximising the global use of e-cigarettes to reduce smoking harms based on the UK nicotine vaping report,1 as commented on by Sarah Jackson and Chris Bullen,2 is most questioning as it is neither comprehensive nor practical.
(2023-04-08). Can Netanyahu 'Let go' the Syrian punchbag at a time of domestic crisis? thealtworld.com Has Syria truly entered the endgame? Certainly. The question, however, is, will Syria progress through the snakes and ladders of the endgame incrementally, or will Syria become again the theatre of conflict as 'incidents' flare, with "Israel" mounting repeated air attacks? | It is perhaps fitting that in the bloody tangle of US policy triggered by Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995, and the elevation of Benjamin Netanyahu to the premiership in its wake, Syria was first and foremost the 'head' to this vicious conflict, and now fittingly, seems destined to be its final 'bookend' too — as the Russia—Ch…
(2023-04-08). Teamsters at Sysco strike over wages, barbaric schedules. themilitant.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly 300 workers, members of Teamsters Local 89 and Local 135, went on strike March 27 at Sysco here and in Indianapolis. Couple day solidarity strikes spread to California and Washington. Sysco is the largest food distributor worldwide, reporting $60.1 billion in sales in 2022. | A hundred truck drivers in Louisville joined the Teamsters union local last August and have been negotiating with Sysco for a contract. They rejected the company's self-proclaimed "last, best and final offer" by a nearly 9-1 margin. | Sysco here delivers to dozens of restaurants and businesses, including the Je…
(2023-04-08). [Obituary] Judith Heumann. thelancet.com Disability rights activist. Born on Dec 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA, she died on March 4, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA, aged 75 years.
(2023-04-08). Macron & Von Der Leyen's Trip To China Served A Very Pragmatic Purpose. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-08). [Perspectives] Imagining alternative paths for WHO 75 years in. thelancet.com WHO's 75th anniversary comes at a fraught moment. The vaccine apartheid that has marked the COVID-19 pandemic response has once again raised questions about the influence of corporate actors and their Global North partners on global health. Amid perennial debates around reform and mounting calls for decolonising global health and interrogation of who is represented by WHO, we highlight a set of missed opportunities from the past and offer reimaginings of how WHO might propitiously forge a path towards its centenary in a more equitable, representative, and counter-hegemonic way.
(2023-04-08). Military Situation In Iraq On April 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-08). Military Situation In Syria On April 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 7, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Aleppo province, 1 — in Idlib province; | On April 8, a former rebel commander was assassinated by unknown gunmen in Sanamayn town; | On April 8, six truffle hunters were killed in a landmine blast in the Sukhnah desert in the eastern countryside of Homs; | On April 8, the SDF Commander in Chief Mazloum Abdi condemned the…
(2023-04-08). U.S. Tells Europe: Send Us More Business, Or Go To Hell! southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by The country that According to a report by Fortune magazine on April 7th, under th…
(2023-04-08). 'Keeping a constant watch': India confronts Myanmar about Chinese military base in Coco Islands. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-08). Percentage of Austrians who want sanctions on Russia to be lifted overtakes embargo supporters. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). The Roundtable #51: Brian Berletic and Ian Miles Cheong. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-08). Help broaden reach of 'Militant,' books, the Militant Fighting Fund. themilitant.com 
When Alyson Kennedy, Socialist Workers Party candidate for mayor in Fort Worth, Texas, and party member Gerardo Sánchez were going door to door there April 1, warehouse worker Michael Perkins was in his truck, getting ready to go to his second job as a lawn care worker. As the capitalist economic crisis unfolds, more workers are finding one job is not enough to get by. | Sánchez showed Perkins
(2023-04-08). Historic fall in life expectancy reflects deepening crisis of capitalism today. themilitant.com Life expectancy continues to plunge in the U.S. Today it has fallen to 76 years old, its lowest level in over a quarter century. This is not from a new COVID-19 epidemic, but the deepening social and moral crisis of capitalism. It reflects the living and working conditions working people faced before the pandemic and since, as the bosses drive to maximize their profits off our backs. | While life expectancy in other imperialist countries rebounded to an average of 82.4 years in 2021, in the U.S. it continued to fall. In fact, U.S. life expectancy is today lower than that of Cuba (79.2 in 2023), Lebanon (79.3) and…
(2023-04-08). Washington Says "Journalism Is Not A Crime" While Working To Criminalize Journalism. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | After a certain point criticizing the hypocrisy and contradictions of the US-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. | Russian security services have
(2023-04-08). Steelworkers rally protests firings at Calif. Chevron refinery. themilitant.com RICHMOND, Calif. — Over 60 people attended a protest organized by United Steelworkers Local 5 at the Chevron oil refinery here March 23 titled "We are still here." The leaflet building the action said, "Bring your family, friends and pets for a rally marking nearly one year since we went on strike." | "Since coming back to work last May over 10 union members have been unjustly terminated," B.K. White, a member of the union's Workers Committee at the refinery and former USW Local 5 president, told the Militant. "Toward the end of the strike, I was told off the record that Chevron management would be gunning…
(2023-04-08). Minneapolis postal workers rally for contract, no forced overtime. themilitant.com MINNEAPOLIS — "We deserve to have our lives back!" chanted some 150 members of National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 9, family members and supporters outside the main post office here April 2. They're demanding an end to forced overtime and an increase in the workforce. The union has been negotiating for a new contract since Feb. 22. | "Staffing, safety, and service — Letter carriers need a raise," read the banner workers spoke in front of, describing the shortage of workers that has resulted in large amounts of forced overtime. Days can last 12 or 14 hours, and workweeks can range from 60 to…
(2023-04-08). Environmental NGO wins greenwashing lawsuit against French Oil Co. TotalEnergies SE. juancole.com By Carolina Kyllmann | — ( Clean Energy Wire ) — Climate Action Germany (DUH) has won a lawsuit against TotalEnergies over "climate-neutral" and "CO2-compensated" heating oil claims, the environmental NGO announced. DHU had sued on the basis that TotalEnergies' Thermoplus heating oil was advertised to consumers in a way that violated consumer protection law, …
(2023-04-08). A Land Deal Threatens Alaska's National Conservation Lands. truthout.org Twenty-five years after he signed the bipartisan Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) into law, President Jimmy Carter's iconic smile was in full display, as he and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, leaning against the railings of a small marine vessel, looked through their binoculars at the natural wonders of Kenai Fjords National Park. As if on cue, iconic animals appeared… |
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked. thelancet.com The new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants, as commented on by Gary Darmstadt and colleagues,1 are to be commended. In particular, the recommendation that kangaroo mother care should be routinely started soon after birth and the emphasis on the centrality of family support and involvement in care should help facilitate the promotion of a neonatal care environment that embraces an integrated approach to addressing the medical and broader developmental and psychosocial needs of infants and their families.
(2023-04-08). Federal Judge in Texas Rules to Restrict Access to Medication Abortion. truthout.org In a potentially devastating blow for abortion access nationwide, a federal judge in Amarillo has suspended the approval of mifepristone, an abortion-inducing drug that has been on the market for more than 20 years. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling will go into effect in seven days, to allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration time to appeal the decision. "The Court does not second… |
(2023-04-08). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Mitjà O, Alemany A, Marks M, et al. Mpox in people with advanced HIV infection: a global case series. Lancet 2023; 401: 939—49—The SHARE-NET Collaborators and the appendix have been updated and Valentina Mazzotta's affiliation has been amended. These corrections has been made to the online version as of April 6, 2023.
(2023-04-08). Attacks in Israel, West Bank kills three, injures at least seven as tensions rise. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Biden administration's proposal to prohibit outright ban on transgender sports angers advocates, opponents. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Biden, Harris shower praises on Democrat lawmakers expelled by Republican-dominated Tennessee House. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). California officials seek help from federal government for salmon fishers facing ban. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). California ports close due to lack of dockworkers. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). China announces three-day military drills in Taiwan Strait starting today. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest increases 14% in March compared to previous year. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Fear of prospective Ukrainian counteroffensives pervading Russian pro-war info space: US think tank. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Former Peru president Toledo gets reprieve in extradition from US. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). German ambassador to Chad to be expelled within 48 hours over 'impolite attitude'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Israel downs 'drone from Lebanon' day after major rocket attack. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu mobilises army, police reserves after Tel Aviv attack. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Most European Union states back Brussels' legal action against Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). North Korea claims to have tested underwater strategic weapon system test. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Pakistan declares full-scale anti-terror campaign against banned outfits. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Pakistan High Commission issues over 2,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims ahead of Baisakhi celebrations. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Russian lawmakers recommend harsher punishments for those guilty of terrorism, treason. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Texas jury convicts US Army sergeant of homicide for fatal shooting of protester. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US radio broadcaster NPR stops posting on Twitter over 'state-affiliated media' label. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US resumes controversial biolabs programme in Ukraine, claims Russia. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US: Teen and 12-year-old accused of triple murder in Florida. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US: Texas judge suspends FDA approval of mifepristone abortion pill. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Eilis Kennedy and Guy Skinner for highlighting the importance of the new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants—with particular attention to immediate kangaroo mother care and family involvement and support—and for pointing out some key challenges to ensuring that the new recommendations are carried out and achieve their potential benefits.1 Challenges in supporting families in the care of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units have been well documented.
(2023-04-08). Policing Does Not Have Problems — It Is the Problem. truthout.org Watching the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols for me drove home a deeper understanding that policing as an institution can never be reformed, and that policing itself is structurally tied to inherent forms of repressive control, "legitimate" violence and surveillance. The activity of policing has embedded within it a normative construction of the social world that identifies what must be subdued. |
(2023-04-08). Houston supports Starbucks workers. workers.org 
Houston — The Texas Star bar was packed with over 100 Houstonians in the evening, April 1, for a successful fundraiser for Starbucks workers. In the Houston area, three stores — Shepherd and Harold, the medical center on Cambridge and Fannin, and Rock Creek in Kingwood — have filed for . . . |
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Unsuccessful ban on gutkha and need for tobacco control in India. thelancet.com In India, the use of smokeless tobacco, including gutkha, is a prevalent and dangerous practice that poses serious health risks, especially for oral cancer. Despite being banned by Indian states since 2012, gutkha remains widely used and available.1 Gutkha is a mixture of areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, tobacco, added flavourings, and sweeteners.2 The ban on gutkha aimed to control addiction rates and adverse effects on the oral mucosa. However, companies producing gutkha have found ways to circumvent the ban by producing pan masala (a non-tobacco product containing areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, and seasoni…
(2023-04-08). Chemical Industry Spent Millions Lobbying Against Regulation of Toxic Substances. truthout.org The chemical and related manufacturing industry spent $65.9 million on lobbying Congress and federal agencies in 2022, fighting — in part — against stronger chemical restrictions. That's a nominal record for the industry, an OpenSecrets' analysis of recent federal disclosure filings found. In the past, the industry has successfully lobbied to water down federal regulations on chemicals that pose… |
(2023-04-08). Antiwar forces march on Boeing. workers.org 
Seattle — University of Washington students, supporters and youths of oppressed nationalities targeted by U.S. imperialism marched on the Seattle Boeing plant on March 26. The march by 150 chanting demonstrators protested on the 20-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Boeing is the Pentagon's second largest war contractor. . . . |
(2023-04-08). The French left and the ongoing workers' revolt. greenleft.org.au A historic social explosion is always a test for any left organisation, writes John Mullen, as he looks behind the latest wave of revolt in France, which is entering its 12th week.
(2023-04-08). The last Time there was this much CO2, there were Sabertooth Tigers, California Monsoons and an Undersea Florida. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that for the 11th consecutive year, human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases increased at the same rate as has been common for the past decade. In other words, nothing the world has so far done has caused the rate …
(2023-04-08). Texas Judge's Ruling Puts No-Cost Preventive Health Services in Jeopardy. truthout.org When a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional a popular part of the Affordable Care Act that ensures no-cost preventive care for certain services, such as screening exams for conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis, and certain cancers, it left a lot of people with a lot of questions. On the face of it, the March 30 decision could affect ACA and job-based insurance plans nationwide and a… |
(2023-04-08). Northwestern hospital workers demand more pay and staffing. themilitant.com CHICAGO — "Respect us, pay us, staff us!" chanted hospital workers, members of Service Employees International Union, and their supporters outside Northwestern hospital here March 31. They were there to build support during their ongoing contract negotiations with the hospital. They are emergency room technicians, cooks, pharmacy technicians, groundskeepers, housekeeping workers and many others essential to the hospital's functioning. | The current contract ended Jan. 28 and the union is fighting for an agreement raising the minimum pay from $15.80 per hour to $25, for safer staffing levels and an increase…
(2023-04-08). New Leaks of U.S./NATO Military Intelligence Documents Alarms Washington. sonar21.com 
Washington, you have a problem. News broke late today that a new batch of classified documents have hit the internet and the Biden Administration is scrambling to put a band…
(2023-04-08). Netanyahu Brought Israeli Extremists to Power and Seeks more Arab Recognition; He can't have Both. juancole.com 
Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2 There are concerns in Israel that the path towards normalisation with more Arab countries is no longer smooth in light of the planned legislation to suit the extreme far-right in the coalition government. Added to this is the stepping up of action to annex the occupied West Bank, and …
(2023-04-08). Pennsylvania chocolate factory explodes, killing seven workers. themilitant.com WEST READING, Pa. — One of the buildings at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory here exploded and burned to the ground March 24. The blast killed seven people inside the plant. At least 10 others were taken to the hospital. | Machine operator Patricia Borges, one of the survivors, told the media her arm caught fire. She fell through the floor into a vat of liquid chocolate. She and some of her co-workers had complained about smelling gas before the explosion. Since then, the local natural gas company, UGI, has stationed an emergency trailer outside the remaining company structures. | Luis Martinez, a postal w…
(2023-04-08). [World Report] PEPFAR at 20. thelancet.com The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has worked to provide care for patients with HIV/AIDS for two decades. Paul Webster reports.
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] BRIGHT-4 trial: bivalirudin strikes back. thelancet.com We read with great interest the study by Yi Li and colleagues1 that reports the comparison of bivalirudin plus high-dose infusion versus heparin monotherapy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction having percutaneous coronary intervention. The authors conclude that bivalirudin reduced the 30-day composite rate of all-cause mortality or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium types 3—5 major bleeding compared with heparin. This large, well conducted study provides new data to the debate regarding the appropriate anticoagulation for these patients.
(2023-04-08). Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire. juancole.com By Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ( ProPublica) — In late June 2019, right after the U.S. Supreme Court released its final opinion of the term, Justice Clarence Thomas boarded a large private jet headed to Indonesia. He and his wife were going on vacation: nine days of island-hopping in a volcanic archipelago …
(2023-04-08). Venezuela: ICJ Ruling Offers Setback in Essequibo Dispute. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government sustains that the 1966 Geneva Agreement is the only binding instrument to resolve the territorial controversy.
(2023-04-08). [Comment] Offline: The world's forgotten children. thelancet.com Momentum has stalled. There is no high-level political leadership for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. Not even high-level UN leadership. Multilateral organisations are distracted and weakened. Domestic country resources are constrained. The competition for limited donor financing has increased. Accountability has withered. Advocacy has quietened. This is an era of de-development for women and children. How have we reached such a desperate and dishonourable place?
(2023-04-08). Back Ukraine fight against Putin regime's invasion, war. themilitant.com Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to conscript another levy of over 100,000 working people into Moscow's army, after sending tens of thousands to their deaths, attempting to conquer Ukraine. Working people there are determined to defend their homeland as Moscow bombs densely populated urban areas daily and attempts to advance along the eastern front. | Putin says "Ukraine as a nation should not exist and that Ukrainians are a people who should not be allowed to live," Volodymyr Hapun, a Ukrainian soldier defending the line near Kreminna in the east, told the Kyiv Post. Moscow sends its forces into bat…
(2023-04-08). Mice "Vaccinated" With mRNA-Loaded Milk, The Long-COVID Con & The Twitter Psyop Falls Apart. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/8/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-04-08). Our Ambulances Should Be Free. inequality.org
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Electronic nicotine delivery systems: pragmatism or expectancy? — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Alain Braillon and Adam Edward Lang raise important questions about e-cigarettes and harm reduction in response to our Comment.1 Here, we explain why a pragmatic approach to maximising e-cigarettes' harm reduction potential is important.
(2023-04-08). La educación cubana: un referente a nivel internacional. cubadebate.cu Hasta el cierre de febrero del presente año, el Ministerio de Educación de Cuba, cuenta actualmente, con 543 colaboradores distribuidos en trece países de àÅfrica, América Latina y el Caribe y Oceanía ( Bahamas, Argentina, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panamá, Honduras, México, Venezuela, Guinea Ecuatorial, Sudáfrica, República àÅrabe Saharaui, Islas Reunión y Australia) donde se han promovido varios proyectos, entre ellos y el más importante el de alfabetización, a través del método "Yo, sí puedo", "Yo, sí puedo seguir".
(2023-04-08). Falleció Antonio Conde, El Cuate, amigo de Fidel y dueño del yate Granma (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El legendario Antonio Conde, conocido por los cubanos y mexicanos como El Cuate, murió a los 97 años de edad. Fue el Cuate quien compró y reparó el yate Granma que entregó a Fidel para que, con sus 82 expedicionarios, pusiera rumbo a Cuba para iniciar en la sierra Maestra la guerra necesaria contra la dictadura de Fulgencio Batista, el 2 de diciembre de 1956.
(2023-04-08). Las 3 del Día: Jornada para defender el derecho a una Salud para Todos y el resumen noticioso de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu El Día Mundial de la Salud (DMS), que se celebra todos los años el 7 de abril, marca el aniversario de la fundación de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Tenemos declaraciones del doctor José Moya, representante de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS/OMS Cuba). Además realizamos como cada viernes el resumen semanal de nuestro Podcast Las 3 del Día…
(2023-04-08). Recibió Marrero Cruz a Ministro de Estado de Angola. cubadebate.cu En el encuentro, el Jefe de Gobierno cubano reiteró la voluntad de ampliar las relaciones económicas y comerciales entre ambos países, sobre todo en los sectores agroalimentario y de la energía.
(2023-04-08). Seis equipos empatan en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La cerrada porfía continúa en vilo, y tras los resultados de hoy existe un séxtuple empate en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que dejó caer las cortinas de sus segundas subseries particulares; los abrazados son el subcampeón nacional Matanzas, Villa Clara, Guantánamo, Camagàºey, Sancti Spíritus y Las Tunas.
(2023-04-08). Copa Ronaldo Veitía: Recuerdo y futuro, magia y amor. cubadebate.cu Más de 100 niños en las categorías sub 13 y sub 15 inundaron los tatamis ubicados en el hotel Meliá Internacional y los nombres de los 32 campeones importan (con medallas incluidas), pero lo más trascendente quedará siempre en el recuerdo competitivo de haber inaugurado un evento-homenaje. No hizo falta fotos ni palabras introductorias, tampoco videos con sus frases preferidas o anécdotas.
(2023-04-08). Cuidaremos siempre el Granma, Cuate. cubadebate.cu Leo que ha muerto el Cuate, el mexicano cubanísimo que compró el yate Granma por indicaciones de Fidel para la expedición libertaria de 1956, el amigo incondicional de Cuba. Y aunque sé que ya rebasaba los noventa, no deja de apretárseme el pecho. Sé que hace muy poco tiempo, en su más reciente visita, fue a ver su yate. Allí estuvo acompañado de las muchachas que siempre lo reciben en el Museo de la Revolución, conversaron y estoy segura de una vez más les pidió con insistencia que le cuidasen "su yate". El Cuate se despedía siempre, pero definitivamente esta vez….
(2023-04-08). [World Report] Hazardous train spills prompt calls for tougher safety rules. thelancet.com New bipartisan legislation has been proposed to protect health and safety following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, USA. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.
(2023-04-08). Kiev to sustain big losses if ventures counterattack — adviser to DPR's head. tass.com The New York Times said earlier citing the US administration officials that the Pentagon was investigating a leak of documents concerning the US and NATO's plans to train Ukrainian soldiers ahead of an offensive against Russia…
(2023-04-08). Health problems detected in almost 70% of minors during checkups in LPR — health ministry. tass.com On October 5, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered to carry out mass medical examinations of the children in new Russian regions…
(2023-04-08). Kiev is preparing provocation to discredit Russia — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com They specified that the Kiev regime would hold a special information campaign to divert the attention of the international community from the facts of numerous war crimes published by the UN…
(2023-04-08). Kiev regime is preparing provocation against Russia with use of chemical substances. tass.com "For its implementation, over the past two weeks, they prepared an alleged site of "the front line of defense of the Ukrainian armed forces on the line of combat contact with Russian troops," the headquarters said…
(2023-04-08). Ukrainian services to publish fake radio talks about use of 'chemical weapons' by Russia. tass.com "To make the provocation more credible, the Ukrainian special services have been instructed to prepare and publish on social networks fake radio interceptions," the headquarters said…
(2023-04-08). Kiev hopes provocation will launch campaign in the West to discredit Russia. tass.com "According to the plan of the Kiev regime, this provocation will allow launching another media campaign in the Western media to discredit the Russian Federation," the headquarters said…
(2023-04-08). Ukrainian armed forces shell DPR 18 times in a day, one civilian killed — DPR mission. tass.com During the shelling of the Voroshilovsky district of Donetsk, a civilian was killed, 18 more people from different settlements were injured…
(2023-04-08). Lawyers of Trepova accused of terrorist attack can appeal decision on her arrest by mail. tass.com On April 4, the Basmanny Court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention for a period until June 2, 2023 for Trepova…
(2023-04-08). IAEA head adjusting his Zaporozhye NPP security initiative — Russian diplomat. tass.com Rafael Grossi visited the Zaporozhye NPP on March 29…
(2023-04-08). Russia's Kasatkina through to semifinals of WTA tournament in Charleston. tass.com In the semifinals, Daria Kasatkina will play against second seed Ons Jabeur from Tunisia…
(2023-04-08). Chances to reach agreement on protection of Zaporozhye NPP remain — diplomat. tass.com Earlier, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's envoy to the international organizations in Vienna, said that Russia and the IAEA are conducting a constructive and professional dialogue on protection the Zaporozhye NPP…
(2023-04-08). IAEA head will have to go extra mile in dialogue with Kiev on Zaporozhye NPP — diplomat. tass.com Mikhail Ulyanov noted that the consultations on this issue, which took place on April 5 during Grossi's visit to Kaliningrad, "were held in a businesslike and constructive manner"
(2023-04-08). Egypt convinces Palestine and Israel of the need for a truce — Al Arabiya. tass.com Previously, Egypt has repeatedly acted as a mediator in resolving acute situations around Gaza, when the parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict switched to direct armed confrontation…
(2023-04-08). Italian Foreign Ministry confirms death of Italian in terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. tass.com Earlier, the Kan radio station reported that one person was killed and six more were wounded in a ramming and shooting attack at Tel Aviv's beach promenade on Friday evening…
(2023-04-08). New batch of classified US documents on Ukraine leaked online — The New York Times. tass.com One of the intelligence officials described the leak as "a nightmare for the Five Eyes"
(2023-04-08). US Department of Justice launches probe into Pentagon leaks. tass.com According to The Washington Post, the investigation concerns documents that were published on a number of social networks…
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Shared decision making with psychological safety. thelancet.com Psychological safety is defined as a shared belief that individuals within a team or group are able to take risks without fear of being embarrassed or punished.1,2 Psychological safety consists of an environment in which people feel respected and comfortable to speak up and express their ideas, opinions, and concerns, which is essential for effective communication and collaboration and encourages creativity and innovation.
(2023-04-08). Joti Brar: Caracas antiwar conference and the situation in Venezuela. thecommunists.org In this wide-ranging interview with Red Star Radio's Alexander Mckay, Comrade Joti Brar reports back from her recent visit to Venezuela with the World Anti-imperialist Platform. They talk about the legacy of Comandante Hugo Chávez, legendary founder of Venezuela's Bolivarian revolutionary process, whose 10-year commemorations the Platform delegates took part in, the impact of six …
(2023-04-08). Hundreds Turn Out for Funeral of Assassinated Russian Military Blogger. themoscowtimes.com Hundreds turned out on Saturday for the funeral of Vladlen Tatarsky, the high-profile Russian military blogger killed last weekend.
(2023-04-08). Russia Takes Stock After Winter Offensive Fails to Deliver Gains. themoscowtimes.com Russia's winter offensive in Ukraine was announced with great fanfare, but the campaign has been another disappointment for Moscow.
(2023-04-08). Back East Palestine fight for control over health, cleanup. themilitant.com EAST PALESTINE, Ohio —Working people here continue to fight to gain control over the cleanup, rebuilding and long-term health care needed in the wake of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment and subsequent fire and environmental disaster. And they're winning widespread solidarity and help. | Evidence shows that residents, firemen, cleanup crews and others were stricken by the toxic chemicals released into the air, water and soil by the disaster. After over a month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just admitted that seven of the 15 inspectors who conducted house-to-house interviews in E…
(2023-04-08). 'It was a crime, not an accident!' — Deadly Greek Train Crash Sparks Justice Movement. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-08). Syria rising from the ashes of twelve years hybrid war — with Kevork Almassian. thealtworld.com I talk with Syrian journalist and analyst Kevork Almassian about the recent seismic events in Syria starting with the earthquake on February 6th and culminating in some unexpected and positive geopolitical shifts towards a new Pan-Arabism in the region. | We discuss what the US, UK and Israel can do to prevent normalisation of trade and economic relations between Syria and former US/UK/Israel-allies in the destabilisation project that began in 2011. The US occupation will end sooner or later and while Israel flexes its military muscles for war it knows it is faced with an unprecedented Resistance unity and milita…
(2023-04-08). China-US rulers conflict deepens amid spreading world disorder. themilitant.com Following years of expanding their state capitalist economy and building up their military, the Chinese rulers are now asserting greater political clout, especially in Asia, leading to sharper tensions with the imperialist rulers in Washington. Conflicts that have been building for years have been accelerated by the worldwide fallout from Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. | In a not-so-veiled swipe at the U.S. rulers, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin that it is Beijing and Moscow that are driving historic changes in the world, at the end of a three day visit to Moscow March 22. | Xi…
(2023-04-08). Oppose political censorship of antiwar views at Howard University! wsws.org We call on all students, faculty and staff members at Howard University to oppose this censorship and demand that the IYSSE be allowed to hold its planned meeting on campus.
(2023-04-08). ProPublica documents corrupt relations of Supreme Court arch-reactionary Clarence Thomas with billionaire Republican donor. wsws.org On Thursday, the investigative journalism website ProPublica published an extensive and damning report documenting the fact that Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has for decades enjoyed luxurious vacations paid for by Harlan Crow, a billionaire far-right Republican donor.
(2023-04-08). Washington D.C. law enforcement releases videos showing police killing of 17-year old in a moving vehicle. wsws.org An officer with the US Parks Police ambushed Dalaneo Martin in his car as it was in park and the latter was asleep.
(2023-04-08). The strike by Russian Wildberries workers and the growing instability of the Putin regime. wsws.org The Kremlin's response to the strike of workers at the online retail giant indicates just how insecure the Putin regime feels.
(2023-04-08). A social and medical examination of Long COVID as a "mass disabling event": Part 4. wsws.org This review will document what is known about the science and impacts of Long COVID, the lessons that should have been drawn from previous post-viral illnesses, and the refusal of world capitalism to address this massive and ongoing social catastrophe.
(2023-04-08). March US jobs report shows deepening impact of interest rate increases on the working class. wsws.org The March jobs report from the US Labor Department showed a slowdown of job creation and the ongoing lag of workers' wages behind price inflation.
(2023-04-08). French union leaders plan to abandon struggle against Macron's pension cuts. wsws.org This vindicates the Parti de l'égalité socialiste, who said that to bring down Macron, workers must organise into committees of action, independent of the union bureaucracies.
(2023-04-08). The crimes of the Banderovites against the Ukrainian people: Notes by a Ukrainian Trotskyist. wsws.org While Ukrainian fascists like Stepan Bandera are today glorified by the Ukrainian government and its NATO backers, the atrocities his followers perpetrated are deeply engrained in the consciousness of the Ukrainian working class.
(2023-04-08). Rising rents in Germany plunge many into poverty. wsws.org The high rents are already unaffordable for millions. The proportion of affordable housing and social housing on the housing market is falling rapidly.
(2023-04-08). Forward to May Day 2023! Build a mass movement of workers and youth against war and for socialism! wsws.org On Sunday, April 30, the International Committee of the Fourth International, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the World Socialist Web Site will hold an on-line global rally to celebrate May Day 2023.
(2023-04-08). Following mass shooting in Nashville, fascistic Tennessee Republicans expel two Democratic lawmakers. wsws.org The gerrymandered Republican supermajority in the lower Tennessee House expelled two freshman African American Democratic lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, for leading a peaceful student protest demanding gun reform.
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] BRIGHT-4 trial: bivalirudin strikes back — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Pierre-Guillaume Piriou and colleagues for their interest in our Article.1…
(2023-04-08). New Israeli National Guard Poised to Target Palestinian Citizens of Israel. truthout.org Itamar Ben-Gvir is one step closer to having power over his own "private militia," rights groups warned this week after the Israeli government advanced a decision to further the establishment of a National Guard. The decision came on April 2, less than a week after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to establish a National Guard under Ben-Gvir's purview as National Security Minister… |
