Monthly Archives: April 2023

2023-04-30: News Headlines

WSWS (2023-05-01). The CDC will end "community level" COVID tracking with the end of the public health emergency. wsws.org The CDC is expected to end "community level" tracking of COVID-19 with the end of the emergency phase of the pandemic.

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Women and menopause: A guide to preparing for the day your periods stop forever. channelnewsasia.com From eating to exercise and identifying the symptoms, here's everything you need to know about preparing for an easier transition towards the next phase of your life, in this next instalment of CNA Women's series on menopause.

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services: Erdogan. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Commentary: How much extra would you pay to save the planet? channelnewsasia.com Companies are growing more confident about being able to charge high prices for low-emission products without worrying they'll be displaced by cheaper, dirtier alternatives, says Chris Bryant for Bloomberg Opinion.

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Commentary: Spending time on your own can be good for you. channelnewsasia.com We need to recognise the benefits of solitude and see it as a positive choice, not something that happens to us, says this Durham University psychology professor.

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Commentary: COVID-19 vaccine deaths a reminder that benefits of vaccination must outweigh risks of side effects. channelnewsasia.com There is no vaccine or medication in the world without the risk of rare severe adverse events, so their use must always be guided by risk-benefit analyses, say infectious disease experts Ooi Eng Eong from Duke-NUS Medical School and Paul Ananth Tambyah from NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.




channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). The Big Read: As premiums keep going through the roof, is it time to review the 33-year-old COE system? channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). From football to cricket, coach to teammate: A tale of two Singapore SEA Games athletes. channelnewsasia.com In the second part of a series featuring Team Singapore athletes heading to the upcoming 32nd SEA Games, Matthew Mohan speaks to two athletes contributing to the renewal of their sport.

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Five-star Atletico Madrid cruise to 5-2 win over Valladolid. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Police still searching for Texas man accused of killing five neighbours. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Juventus drop more points in Bologna draw. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Marseille score twice in three minutes to beat Auxerre 2-1. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Jazz up your watch collection with these eye-popping coloured dials. channelnewsasia.com Chopard, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Richard Mille have one for every mood and occasion.

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Armed attack kills 10 in Ecuador port Guayaquil. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Erdogan, rival draw vast crowds ahead of May 14 vote. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Team by team analysis of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). PSV retain Dutch Cup with shoot-out win over Ajax. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-05-01). Israeli major disciplined for wearing uniform to political protest. channelnewsasia.com




WSWS (2023-04-30). This week in history: May 1-7. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-04-30). Workers' resistance grows in Germany amid layoffs, cuts in real wages and exploitation. wsws.org Discontent and a willingness to fight is spreading in the working class in Germany. However, success requires a perspective that can organise the struggles independently of the trade unions such as Verdi and IG Metall.

WSWS (2023-04-30). Collapse of UK rail union/company talks forces additional strikes by RMT and ASLEF. wsws.org It now turns out that there was no "two-stage" deal leaving the possibility of renewed strike action on offer, and the RMT was engaged in either wishful thinking or wilful deception of its members.

_____ (2023-04-30). How Much NATO's Citizens Pay for NATO's Wars. strategic-culture.org The United States is indisputable leader in defense spending both in absolute figures and per capita. However, on the latter count the gap is not so dramatic with some Nordic countries demonstrating impressive propensity for making their citizens pay for war. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…

_____ (2023-04-30). Reminder: The Media Once Bashed Trump for Transgressing the One-China Policy the U.S. Now Spits on. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-30). Investigation Details How Gas Industry Exploited Ukraine War to Boost LNG Expansion. strategic-culture.org In what it calls "one of the most blatant examples of the 'shock doctrine,'" a new Greenpeace report released today reveals how the gas industry took advantage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to lock Europe and the U.S. into building new liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure that threatens the well-being of both frontline communities and the entire planet.




_____ (2023-04-30). The Last Offensive of the Kiev Regime. strategic-culture.org The Ukrainian military junta is under intense pressure from its sponsors to finally prove that the over 158 billion dollars that the collective West has so far invested in it were absolutely worth spending. | The long-announced major offensive by military forces under the control of the criminal Kiev regime is inevitable; no one should doubt that anymore, and it is really only a matter of days before this large and massive operation will begin. However, Kiev is not rushing into this disastrous adventure because it is fully prepared for an offensive, as American General Christopher Cavoli, the commander of the Uni…

_____ (2023-04-30). What China Is Really Playing at in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Beijing is fully aware the NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is the un-dissociable double of the U.S. war against its Belt and Road Initiative. | Imagine President Xi Jinping mustering undiluted Taoist patience to suffer through a phone call with that warmongering actor in a sweaty T-shirt in Kiev while attempting to teach him a few facts of life — complete with the promise of sending a high-level Chinese delegation to Ukraine to discuss "peace". | There's way more than meets the discerning eye obscured by this spun-to-death diplomatic "victory" — at least from the point of view of NATOstan.

teleSUR, SH, JCM, JDO (2023-04-30). Candidato Santiago Peña es el presidente electo de Paraguay. telesurtv.net El presidente de Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez, envió sus felicitaciones al mandatario electo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-30). Presidente electo invita a acuerdo nacional en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Santiago Peña insta a los ciudadanos actuar con unidad y hacer frente a desafíos comunes como la pobreza, la corrupción y la impunidad.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-04-30). Accidente deja 18 personas fallecidas en Nayarit, México. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía puntualizó que seguirá trabajando para identificar a las víctimas fatales del incidente.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-04-30). Saludan aniversario 46 de las Madres de Plaza de Mayo. telesurtv.net Se evoca la primera ronda de las Madres en medio de la dictadura en Argentina. MST afirma que "la lucha por los derechos humanos debe ser una herramienta contra la opresión de clase"




teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-30). Se posponen en Cuba actividades por el Día de los Trabajadores. telesurtv.net Inclemencias climatológicas obligan a aplazar la celebración del 1 de Mayo para el viernes 5, cuando los trabajadores realizarán sus desfiles y concentraciones.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Tiroteo deja dos muertos y cuatro heridos en Mississippi, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Un sospechoso, identificado como Cameron Everest Brand, de 19 años, fue arrestado por seis cargos de asalto agravado.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-30). Presidente de Colombia viaja a España para visita oficial. telesurtv.net El periplo oficial del mandatario colombiano se extenderá durante cuatro días e incluye encuentros con las máximas autoridades de ese reino europeo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Enfermeras británicas inician huelga en rechazo a propuesta salarial. telesurtv.net El personal de enfermería británico comienza este domingo un parón tras el fracaso de la negociación salarial…

teleSUR, RDL (2023-04-30). Paramilitares sudaneses anuncian ampliación del alto el fuego. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuando el primer vuelo de la Cruz Roja con ayuda humanitaria aterrizó este domingo en Sudán.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-30). Rusia destruye tren de abastecimiento militar ucraniano. telesurtv.net En general, el Ejército ruso dice haber golpeado 82 unidades de artillería ucranianas en posiciones de tiro en 115 distritos, según el Ministerio de Defensa.




teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Principales candidatos votan en las elecciones de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Ministros del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral invitaron este domingo a la ciudadanía a que vayan a votar y se mostraron confiados en que habrá una alta participación electoral.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Papa Francisco insta a Hungría a abrir las puertas a los migrantes. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco hizo un llamado a favor de la acogida de migrantes durante una misa al aire libre en Budapest, a la que asistieron decenas de miles de personas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-30). Uzbekistán vota extender los límites del mandato del presidente. telesurtv.net Una de las enmiendas, que modifican dos tercios de los artículos de la Constitución, también amplía el mandato presidencial de cinco a siete años…

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-04-30). Justicia brasileña desbloquea Telegram, pero mantiene multa. telesurtv.net El ente judicial ordenó el pasado miércoles el bloqueo de la aplicación después de que la empresa que la gestiona se negara a entregar datos sobre los grupos neonazis.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Fuga de gas deja al menos 11 muertos en el norte de la India. telesurtv.net En el sitio de la fuga de gas fueron recuperados los cuerpos de cinco mujeres, seis hombres, y dos niños, de 10 y 13 años.

teleSUR, SH, JGN (2023-04-30). øCuál fue la relevancia de la liberación de Vietnam?>. telesurtv.net Desde 1959 hasta 1975, EE.UU. llevó adelante una guerra que trataba de impedir la reunificación de Vietnam en una sola nación.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Principales candidatos votan en las elecciones de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Ministros del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral invitaron este domingo a la ciudadanía a que vayan a votar y se mostraron confiados en que habrá una alta participación electoral.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Papa Francisco insta a Hungría a abrir las puertas a los migrantes. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco hizo un llamado a favor de la acogida de migrantes durante una misa al aire libre en Budapest, a la que asistieron decenas de miles de personas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-30). Uzbekistán vota extender los límites del mandato del presidente. telesurtv.net Una de las enmiendas, que modifican dos tercios de los artículos de la Constitución, también amplía el mandato presidencial de cinco a siete años…

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-04-30). Justicia brasileña desbloquea Telegram, pero mantiene multa. telesurtv.net El ente judicial ordenó el pasado miércoles el bloqueo de la aplicación después de que la empresa que la gestiona se negara a entregar datos sobre los grupos neonazis.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Fuga de gas deja al menos 11 muertos en el norte de la India. telesurtv.net En el sitio de la fuga de gas fueron recuperados los cuerpos de cinco mujeres, seis hombres, y dos niños, de 10 y 13 años.

teleSUR, SH, JGN (2023-04-30). øCuál fue la relevancia de la liberación de Vietnam?>. telesurtv.net Desde 1959 hasta 1975, EE.UU. llevó adelante una guerra que trataba de impedir la reunificación de Vietnam en una sola nación.

teleSUR, ats, JGN (2023-04-30). Conoce 10 destacados representantes del jazz en el mundo. telesurtv.net En el año 2011, la Unesco estableció que cada 30 de abril sería la fecha ideal para rendir tributo al género musical.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Ataque armado en Guayaquil, Ecuador deja al menos ocho muertos. telesurtv.net Alrededor de cinco personas resultaron heridas en el ataque, aunque las autoridades señalaron que la cifra de muertos podría aumentar en las próximas horas.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-30). Desastres naturales han dejado miles de muertos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Actualmente Afganistán enfrenta el riesgo de mayores desastres naturales a causa de la crisis climática.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-30). Temporal daña viviendas y sistema eléctrico en centro de Chile. telesurtv.net El evento meteorológico asociado al Sistema Frontal ha causado afectaciones a cerca de 111 viviendas en la región central del país.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-30). Presidente colombiano anuncia programa de ayuda ciudadana. telesurtv.net Se pretende aumentar la población beneficiada de 1.900.000 hogares a 3.300.000, lo que representa un incremento del 42.4 por ciento.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Demandan garantías para venezolanos varados entre Perú y Chile. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano, indicó que ha establecido contactos con las cancillerías Perú y Chile para permitir que los venezolanos puedan ser repatriados.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-30). Destacan solidez de lazos bilaterales entre Irán e Iraq. telesurtv.net Presidente iraquí visita Teherán. Denuncian la presencia de fuerzas estadounidenses en Oriente Medio como una amenaza a la seguridad regional.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-30). Exigen justicia tras crimen contra hondureños en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Piden se aplique el peso de la ley contra responsable del tiroteo que se saldó con cinco fallecidos, entre ellos un menor de edad.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-30). Destituyen a general argentino por apología a terrorismo de Estado. telesurtv.net Cartera de Defensa deja claro que no tolerará expresiones de apoyo a quienes cometieron crímenes de lesa humanidad contra 30.000 argentinos.

Mickey Z. (2023-04-30). Loyal Customer Confronts Rude Laundry Owner. dissidentvoice.org For more than eight years, I did my wash in the same laundromat. Called "Sparkle Plenty," it was a relic. It first opened in 1973 and appeared as if the decor had never been altered (and rarely cleaned). It's changed hands a few times over the years but when I first encountered it in 2006, …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-30). Foiled Escape: UC Global, the CIA, and Julian Assange. dissidentvoice.org However described, the shabby treatment of Julian Assange never ceases to startle. While he continues to suffer in Belmarsh prison awaiting the torments of an interminable legal process, more material is coming out showing the way he was spied upon while staying at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Of late, the Spanish daily El País …

Ellen Brown (2023-04-30). How the War on Crypto Triggered a Banking Crisis. dissidentvoice.org According to an article in American Banker titled "SEC's Gensler Directly Links Crypto and Bank Failures," SEC Chair Gary Gensler has asked for more financial resources to police the crypto market. Gensler testified at an April 18 House Financial Services Committee hearing: [Crypto companies] have chosen to be noncompliant and not provide investors with confidence and protections, …

teleSUR (2023-04-30). More Than 90% Of Votes Counted, Santiago Peña in the Lead. telesurenglish.net The Transmission of Preliminary Electoral Results (TREP) announced on its web page that Santiago Peña, of the Colorado Party, will win the presidential race when more than 80 percent of the votes have been counted. | RELATED: | A total of 4 782 940 Paraguayans were eligible to vote on April 30 in the presidential elections. The vote count is underway. | According to the Transmission of Preliminary Electoral Results (TREP), Santiago Peña of the Col…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Mayo Square Mothers Celebrate 46 Years of Fighting for Justice. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the "Mothers of Plaza de Mayo" celebrated the 46th anniversary of their first demonstration in front of the Argentine government headquarters during the military dictatorship (1976-1983). | RELATED: | On April 30, 1977, fourteen women took over Mayo Square to demand the appearance alive of their children who had been kidnapped, detained, tortured and murdered by the dictatorship headed by General Jorge Rafael Vide…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Pope Francis Calls Hungarians Not To Close Doors To Migrants. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Pope Francis called Hungarians not to close the doors to migrants in an event attended by 50,000 people in Kossuth Lajos Square in Budapest. | RELATED: | This petition highly opposes the policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who said that he would not allow Hungary to be transformed into an "immigrant country," as it would become "unrecognizable" for its native people. | In 2015, Orban backed building a steel fence on the border with Serb…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Italy Returned Migrant Barge to Libya, Sea Watch Denounces. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the NGO Sea Watch accused the Italian authorities of returning to Libya a boat carrying 30 African migrants that was saved by the ship Grimstad. | RELATED: | The Italian Coast Guard, which denied having asked the Libyan authorities to intercept that barge, said that the request for help from the boat occurred within the Libyan search and rescue zone (SAR). | Therefore, after the rescue of the migrants, the Baha…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Expulsion of 7,000 Migrants From Algeria Puts Pressure on Niger. telesurenglish.net Niger Interior Minister Hamadou Amadou Souley fears the emergence of a humanitarian crisis in Assamaka, a town where 7,172 sub-Saharan migrants expelled by Algeria are stranded. | RELATED: | "Since the beginning of 2023, the expulsions of citizens from Central Africa have acquired a critical dimension due to the limited availability of social…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Tanzania: Death Toll From the Marburg Virus Rises to 6. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Tanzanian Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu announced that an 18-month-old child has died of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern region of Kagera. | RELATED: | The death of the child brought to six the number of patients killed by the disease since its outbreak in the region on March 21, 2023. The child belonged to a woman who had been diagnosed with the disease and was undergoing treatment in…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Argentine Ex-General Removed For Backing Dictatorship Military. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana removed retired general Rodrigo Soloaga as President of the Cavalry Retirees Commission for publicly supporting the military personnel convicted of committing crimes against humanity during the dictatorships of Jorge Videla (1976-1981) and Reynaldo Bignone (1982-1983). | RELATED: | In a commemorative act for Cavalry Day, Soloaga expressed support for his cavalry comrades…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Senegal Reports 1st Death From Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. telesurenglish.net On Saturday evening, Senegal's Ministry of Health announced that the first patient has died of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the West African country. | RELATED: | The patient was admitted to Dalal Jam hospital (Dakar suburb) after his diagnosis was made by the Institut Pasteur of Dakar, following the examination of a sample. | The competent services have been deployed to identify the 84 contacts of the deceased person in order to en…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Sudan Armed Conflict Enters Third Week. telesurenglish.net The conflict in Sudan entered a third week on Saturday despite a 72-hour ceasefire extension reached a day earlier. On early Saturday, the capital of Khartoum and its adjacent cities, Bahri and Omdurman, were hit by air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry, and artillery. | RELATED: | The weeks-long conflict between Sudan's military factions has caused a humanitarian crisis in the country, sent a geopolitical shockwave that reverberates…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). The US Economy is Headed for a Recession, Experts Say. telesurenglish.net The U.S. economy appears to be slowing, and could hit a recession this year, according to experts, economic indicators and major corporations. | RELATED: | "It is very likely that the economy will be tipped into recession by mid-year," said Desmond Lachman, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | GDP, which measures all goods and services produced in the United States, rose at a paltry 1.1 percent ann…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). German Economy Stagnates in Q1. telesurenglish.net On Friday, , the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said that Germany's economy stagnated in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, with its gross domestic product (GDP) showing zero growth when adjusted for price, seasonal and calendar effects compared to the previous quarter. | RELATED: | Analyzing the data of Destatis, Timo Wollmershaeuser, head of forecasts at the ifo Institute, said consumption and manufacturing send contrasting impulses for t…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). Eight Ecuadoreans Die In Shooting In Guayaquil City. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, at least eight Ecuadoreans died and five others were injured in an armed attack in southwestern Guayaquil City. | RELATED: | The incident occurred at about 20: 30 when criminals shot 50 times against ten citizens who gathered to watch a football match in a mechanical workshop. | Images of the massacre have begun to circulate on social media. The dead people's bodies were left on the sidewalk and under v…

teleSUR (2023-04-30). UPDATE: Paraguayans Turn Out en Masse to Vote. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 4.7 million Paraguayans will elect president, vice president, 45 senators, 80 lawmakers, 17 governors, and 257 members of departmental boards. Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | TWO CITIZENS ARRESTED FOR INCIDENTS IN AN ELECTORAL PRECINT. Police Commander Gilberto Fleitas reported that at least two people were arrested for causing incidents at a polling place. | The detainees are involved in an altercation…

Andrew Perez (2023-04-30). Coverage Without Compromise . levernews.com Following is a transcript of Andrew Perez's moving speech this week when he accepted the 2023 Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media on behalf of The Lever.I am honored to accept the Izzy award on behalf of The Lever. Thank you to the Park Center for Independent Media for recognizing our reporting and what we are working to build.I've worked as a journalist for the past nine years, mostly at smaller news outlets. Like most of my colleagues, I have been laid off a few times, but I've managed to mostly stay employed by developing a beat covering money and influence.I've been fortunate to wor…

Ulrike Simon (2023-04-30). Is it possible to negotiate with Putin? indybay.org For Putin, the intention to admit Ukraine to NATO was a breach of "the agreement made with NATO after the fall of the Berlin Wall not to expand it" (2: 34: 20). Just as the Americans claimed hegemony over the Western Hemisphere according to their "centuries-old Monroe Doctrine," Putin considers Ukraine his "backyard."

By Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2023-04-30). ANNE HILLERMAN TALKS ABOUT HER NEW NOVEL-'THE WAY OF BEAR'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.

Tes Welborn (2023-04-30). Thursday 5/11: The City Budget: More Money for Police is certain but what about Transit and Health Care. indybay.org This will be a hybrid meeting. ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRk | b0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are NOT toll-free. | Check with your phone company before you incur charges. | ‚Ä¢ The closest number is: +1 66…

Speak Out Now (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/6: May Day 2023: International Workers Day, An Online Celebration. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…

West End Arts District (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/13: Art of San Quentin. indybay.org The Healing Garden | 1435 Webster Street | Alameda, CA 94501…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-04-30). Friday 4/28: Cancelled! Film Premiere "SF Rage Against the War Machine", Berkeley. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley…

Jane Welford (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/13: Special Screening of the acclaimed documentary: Tales of the Grim Sleeper. indybay.org St. Francis Lutheran Church | 152 Church Street | San Francisco (near the Safeway on Market Street and 14th)…

David Goessmann (2023-04-30). Ukraine war: Why is the Pentagon actually running out of ammunition? indybay.org The larger problem is financialization. Step by step, this conquered all areas of society. And finally it also reached the holy grail of the military-industrial complex. With financialization came the neoliberal market doctrines of capacity reduction, downsizing, "lean inventories," and cutting costs wherever possible. They are the real drivers of the supply bottlenecks that are rampant everywhere.

https: (2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Cesar Chavez Day Parade and Festival. indybay.org Dolores Park at 19th & Dolores Street | San Francisco…

ERA Coalition (2023-04-30). Thursday 4/27: #ERANow: Historic Senate Vote on Equal Rights Amendment & Press Conference Livestreams. indybay.org Online via livestream…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-30). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…

Angela (2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Ghost Town – The Hebron Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Judith Ehrlich (2023-04-30). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against the Doomsday Machine. indybay.org

Urs P Gasche (2023-04-30). At universities, the reality of the financial casino is taboo. indybay.org When buying or selling, high-speed trading can bring profits a few milliseconds or microseconds ahead of other high-speed trading bidders. These speculative trades have nothing to do with the good functioning of the financial markets. On the contrary, prices can be manipulated. In any case, these betting transactions have no economic benefit whatsoever.

David Giesen (2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Puttin' on the fritz: Faking housing failures to ensure NGO salaries. A walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…

Paul DeRienzo (2023-04-30). The Ballad of Arthur Schwartz. indybay.org Arthur Schwartz is a Democratic Party operative in New York city and also the Pacifica counsel. Journalist Paul DeRienzo reports on the struggle over Pacifica and the role of Schwartz.

LWVSFC (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: Drag for Democracy. indybay.org The Commonwealth Club of California | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…

LEPAIO (2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org Join us on Zoom with Spanish Text Narration | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-yvpzwtHtUuLoNGYKEWxySYgK5gLnOr

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-30). Paiute Blocking Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site in Nevada. indybay.org Fort McDermitt and Pyramid Lake Paiute are offering prayers, and blocking lithium mine construction by Lithium Americas of Canada, at the Paiute Massacre Site in northern Nevada. "They are digging right into the massacre site."

David Giesen (2023-04-30). Wednesday 4/26: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch Library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco…

Class Conscious Photographers (2023-04-30). Sunday 5/14: HOUSING! – A photo exhibit and reception. indybay.org Milpitas Library | 160 North Main Street | Milpitas, CA 95035…

Keep Oakland Beautiful (2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Earth Day Celebration & Silent Auction. indybay.org Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland 94608…

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt" by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-30). Imperial hosts inaugural Innovation and Growth Conference at White City. imperial.ac.uk Policymakers, academics and industry representatives discussed how to improve the UK's competitiveness at a new landmark conference last week.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Xi sends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Xi presides over meeting on economic work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to analyze current economic situation and economic work.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Book launch of The Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts: Studies and Translations book series. ecns.cn On April 27, the Research and Conservation Center for Unearthed Texts, Tsinghua University, together with Tsinghua University Press, and XuetangX held a book launch in celebration of the publication of the first volume in the book series, The Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts: Studies and Translations "ÄäÊ∏ÖËèØÂ§ßÂ≠∏ËóèÊà∞ÂúãÁ´πÁ∞°"ÄãÁ îÁ©∂ËàáËã&…

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Comicomment: U.S. 'beacon of human rights' fails migrant children. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Tibet enjoys social stability, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn China's Tibet Autonomous Region enjoys social stability, economic development, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony. People there lead a happy life and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Limiting exports to China in the name of reducing dependency is not constructive: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial, and China is an important market for semi-conductors, said Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, at the daily news briefing.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). No one will ever surpass the U.S. in cyber theft: Chinese FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Speaking of cyber theft, I guess no one will ever surpass the U.S., Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Six facts you may not know about pandas. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police and has lodged stern representation and strong objection with the U.S. side through diplomatic and law enforcement channels, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). 2nd phase of Canton Fair secures over $4.5 billion export deals. ecns.cn Thursday marks the last day of the second phase of the 133rd Canton Fair. A total of 815,000 people have visited the fair while the export transaction volume exceeded 4.5 billion U.S. dollars, said a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Rehearsal of Victory Day parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn Russia will hold military parades to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). China's high speed railway the most comfortable in the world, says former UN official. ecns.cn After taking China's high-speed rail, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Erik Solheim indicated that there is no more wonderful way of traveling than going by Chinese high-speed rail, adding that it's the most comfortable train in the world.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Former UN official thumbs up for Zibo barbecue after tasting it. ecns.cn Erik Solheim, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, praised the trending Zibo barbecue after tasting it in Shandong Province, saying that it has a very distinct Chinese character.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Xiamen plans to ban pedestrians from using their mobile phones while crossing the road. ecns.cn In mid-April, the draft regulation on zebra crossing safety management in Xiamen Special Economic Zone was submitted to the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 16th Xiamen Municipal People's Congress in east China's Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command tracks, monitors U.S. warplane's flight over Taiwan Straits: spokesperson. ecns.cn The PLA has closely tracked and monitored a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft that flew over the Taiwan Straits on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). China seeks border situation with India under 'regular control'. ecns.cn State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday, as he called on both sides to promote the China-India border situation to "be under regular control at an early date".

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum holds opening ceremony. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum, located in Xigaoxue Village in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, was held on Thursday. The museum is set to open to the public on Saturday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). HK, Macao travelers to mainland get travel permit extensions. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Department announced on Friday that the validity of travel permits for Hong Kong and Macao residents entering the Chinese mainland will be extended starting from May 8.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). May Day travel peak to reach 1.3 billion in inbound, outbound traffic. ecns.cn The number of inbound and outbound passengers during the five-day May Day Holiday in China is expected to triple the amount from the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Workers honored with May 1 Labor Medals. ecns.cn China honored 1,035 workers with National May 1 Labor Medals on Thursday for their outstanding work performance and contributions to the nation's manufacturing and industrial development.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Satellites help guard ecological red lines. ecns.cn A supervision platform supported by over 30 satellites has been put into operation, as China improves its conservation of crucial ecological zones with a red line mechanism, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). China sends navy vessels to evacuate nationals from Sudan. ecns.cn Two Chinese navy vessels successfully evacuated Chinese and foreign nationals from the conflict-plagued African nation of Sudan on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Second phase of Canton Fair concludes with over $4.5 bln deals. ecns.cn The 2nd phase of the Canton Fair concluded on Thursday with $4.5 billion export deals. Nondurable consumer goods, gifts, and home accessories were exhibited at the 2nd phase.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Giant panda Ya Ya starts month-long quarantine in Shanghai. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya walks in the quarantine area with abundant bamboo and supplementary food on the ground at the Shanghai Zoo after a 16-hour long flight from the U.S., April 27, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Cloud and mist blankets No.2 Bridge over Poyang Lake in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Poyang Lake No. 2 Bridge is shrouded in cloud and mist in east China's Jiangxi Province, April 26, 2023.

Kate Yoder (2023-04-30). The Supreme Court Just Unleashed a Flood of Lawsuits Against Big Oil. truthout.org Nearly two dozen lawsuits filed by cities and states aim to put fossil fuel companies on trial for deceiving the public about climate change. But they've been stuck in legal limbo for half a decade, with companies deploying several maneuvers to block them. Now a surprising source has unleashed those lawsuits: the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. On Monday, the justices rejected petitions from… |

Jennifer Berry Hawes (2023-04-30). How South Carolina Ended Up With an All-Male Supreme Court. truthout.org When attorneys arrived for oral arguments in South Carolina's high-profile abortion case last fall, state Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn took her seat up front, a ruffly white shirt beneath her black robe, the only woman on the dais. With piercing green eyes, she scanned the courtroom. A sea of white men jammed one side of the room. Before them, at a wooden table, sat three male attorneys there… |

Mitchell Plitnick (2023-04-30). Israel Says It Should Mediate Peace in Sudan, the Sudanese People Disagree. truthout.org Last Monday, Israel offered to mediate the conflict between the leaders of Sudan's two warring factions: army chief and de facto ruler of the country, Gen. Abdul Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) head Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. Israel is in a good position to act as mediator between the two power-grabbing generals, as they have built strong relationships with both… |

Julia Conley (2023-04-30). Climate Protesters Stage Blockade at White House Correspondents Dinner. truthout.org Members of the corporate media were greeted by hundreds of climate action organizers Saturday night as they arrived at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. for the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. Youth-led direct action group Climate Defiance staged a blockade of the event to demand that President Joe Biden fulfill his campaign promise to end fossil fuel extraction on public… |

Derek Seidman (2023-04-30). Undercover Salting Isn't Just a Labor Strategy. It Has an Anti-War History Too. truthout.org The tactic of "salting" — getting a job with the specific intention of organizing your workplace — has recently been grabbing news headlines. In a recent Bloomberg story, labor journalist Josh Eidelson showed how the Starbucks union drive, which began in Western New York and continues across the country, was started by salts. Eidelson, as well as labor journalist Luis Feliz Leon and scholar Mie… |

Marjorie Cohn (2023-04-30). Biden Hypocritically Slams Arrest of US Journalist in Russia But Pursues Assange. truthout.org May 3, 2023, will mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, which the United Nations established to remind governments about the need to respect their commitment to freedom of the press. But as the Biden administration proclaims the centrality of press freedom globally, its hypocrisy in pursuing journalist and publisher Julian Assange is stunning. The Biden administration recently… |

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-30). US Government Jails Leakers Before Trial Because They 'Know' Classified Information. thedissenter.org The United States Justice Department requested that a federal court in Boston keep Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guard reservist accused of leaking Pentagon documents, in detention while he awaits trial on Espionage Act charges.

thecommunists (2023-04-30). The quiet revolution: peace breaking out all over the middle east. thecommunists.org After half a century of failed 'peace initiatives', 'road maps', 'deals of the century' and 'shuttle diplomacy', peace appears to be breaking out all over the middle east — without any help at all from Uncle Sam. It seems that the biggest contribution to peace that can be made by the United States is via …

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-04-30). Will there ever be accountability for Mass Murder by Covid "vaccine"? thealtworld.com ABC Refuses to Air RFK Jr. Comments About COVID-19 Vaccines | Here we have more conclusive proof of Tucker Carlson's reporting that ABC, NBC, CNN and the rest of the whore media are loyal to their profits and not to trut…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-30). You're Not Deficient, You're Just Ruled By Assholes. thealtworld.com

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Battle For Bakhmut: Ukraine Still In Control Of Almost 3 Square Kilometers Of City (Photo, Video 18+). southfront.org On April 30, the head of the Wagner PMC reported that Wagner fighters are in control of 58,000 square meters…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). BREAKING: Russian Massive Strikes Hit Ukrainian Military In Dnepropetrovsk Region. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces have launched another massive attack on Ukrainian military facilities far from the front line. So far, Russian strikes have been reported in the city of Pavlograd in the Ukrainian Dnipropetrovsk region. | Russian missiles and kamikaze UAVs were reportedly used for the attack. | According to preliminary reports, at least eight explosions have already thundered in the city. The targets were reportedly the warehouses and in the industrial zone. Damage to trains and railway…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). In Video 18+: Close Range Fire In Bakhmut Trenches. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). War Crime: Ukraine Uses Chemical Weapons In Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Military Situation In Yemen On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 105 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On April 30, a civilian was seriously wounded as a result of the Saudi artillery attack on the border areas of Shada district; | On April 29, the British Navy forces killed a member of the Yemeni Coast Guard on the coast of Al-Mahra province in the Ras Fartak area; | On April 28, three boats carrying four passengers raided…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Foiled Escape: UC Global, the CIA and Julian Assange. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Shaping A 21st-Century World Order: The Nation-State VS The Civilizational State. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by James M. Dorsey | US President Joe Biden positions the Ukraine war as a battle between autocracy and democracy. That reduces what is at stake in the war. The stakes constitute a fundamental building block of a new 21st-century world order: the nature of the state. | Russia's invasion of Ukraine represents the sharp end of the rise of a critical mass of world leaders who think in civilizational rather than national terms. They imagine the ideational and/or physical boundaries of their countri…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Military Situation In Syria On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 29, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province; | On April 29, Zhai Jun, the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government to the Middle East met with Syrian President, Bashar Al-Asad, in Damascus and discussed bilateral relations between the two countries; | Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Syria on May 3 to meet with Syrian officials, according to…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Four Civilians Killed By Ukrainian Shelling In Russian Bryansk Region. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the night of April 30, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the the Russian village of Suzemka in the border Bryansk region. The Governor of the region reported that a civilian house was destroyed and set on fire as a result of the attack. | As a result of the shelling, a family died in the house. On the eve, a woman was celebrating her birthday and welcomed several guests in her house. At night, her house was hit. The second floor of the house and the sauna located nearby were destro…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Al-Sudani Tries To Sit On Two Chairs. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Damir Nazarov | Despite the fact that the current Prime Minister of Iraq, Muhammad al-Sudani, warmly received the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Ziyad Nakhalah, questions about his "uncompromising" pro-Palestinian position raise questions. | For example, a well-known faction of the Islamic Resistance called the "People of the Cave" ask quite reasonable questions to the government of al-Sudani about the activities of the American military, among which there are Zionists. | It is ob…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Russian Lancet Drones Decimate Five More Howitzers Of Kiev Forces (Videos). southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military continues to hunt down Ukrainian howitzers in the special operation zone with Lancet loitering munitions. | Between April 28 and 30, videos surfaced online showing recent Lancet strikes against an American-made M777 towed 155 mm howitzer, a Soviet-made 2A36 Giatsint-B to…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). Military Situation In Donbass On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | A warehouse of artillery ammunition of the 54th mechanized Brigade and the command post of the 81st Ukrainian airmobile brigade of the AFU were destroyed near Belogorovka in the LPR; | An echelon with up to 200 tons of ammunition for the AFU was destroyed at the railway station near Kramatorsk in the DPR, according to the Russian Defense Ministry; | Russian forces struck Ukrainian positions near Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Turkish Intelligence Was Behind Recent Drone Strike On Kurdish Syrian Commander. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-30). War Crimes In Bakhmut: Ukrainians Blow Up Houses With Civilians. southfront.org

Larry Johnson (2023-04-30). A Weekend Wrap Up — China, Ukraine and Other Items of Interest. sonar21.com I usually try to drill down on one issue. Not today. There are several items that may not warrant a full article but merit your attention and commentary. CHINA and…

Editor (2023-04-30). May Day: Workers' Struggles, International Solidarity, Political Aspirations. socialistproject.ca For more than 100 years, May Day has symbolized the common struggles of workers around the globe. Why is it largely ignored in North America? The answer lies in part in American labour's long repression of its own radical past, out of which international May Day was actually born a century ago.

Staff (2023-04-30). End of the Tucker era — The Grayzone live. youtube.com Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the ouster of Fox's Tucker Carlson and what it means for US antiwar politics. They also cover congressional efforts to challenge the US military presence in the Horn of Africa, the diminishing prospects of the Ukrainian military, and more.

People's Dispatch. (2023-04-30). The IMF Debt Trap And How To Get Out Of It. popularresistance.org Political Economist Grieve Chelwa explains the reasons why countries of the Global South are forced to go time and again to the International Monetary Fund for aid. He talks about how the IMF is essentially a tool of US imperialism and how its policies are designed to keep countries in debt. He also talks about the changing nature of debt and the role of private players such as BlackRock. Grieve Chelwa also explains some of the ways countries in Asia and Africa can get out of this situation, and the kind of international frameworks and policies that will have to be constructed. | Grieve Chelwa is the Director of…

Monisha Rios, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-30). The Toxic Legacy Of US Foreign Policy In Vieques, Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org Puerto Ricans had no say in the U.S. war of conquest with Spain over its colonial possessions or in the Treaty of Paris that dictated they were to become the property of a new empire. The United States acted according to a well-crafted strategic narrative of white saviorism and American exceptionalism without concern for the people whose land it stole. It wanted to further its control to the south and east via its expansionist foreign policy — and it needed to extend military power beyond its violently acquired borders to do so; the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, known as the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, p…

Southern Workers Assembly. (2023-04-30). Southern Worker School Charts Path For Building Workers Movement. popularresistance.org "We heard from the rail workers. We heard from the truckers. We've got the longshoremen in the house, too," said Leonard Riley, a longshore worker with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1422 and member of the SWA Coordinating Committee, addressing a packed house at the Teamsters Local 71 union hall during the opening program of the 2023 Southern Worker School. | "The reason I bring that up is because of the power that's in this room. We've got bus drivers over there, teachers over here. There's power in this room. It's going to take strategy, planning, coming together, and finding out where…

Ryan McCarty, Left Voice. (2023-04-30). Striking Workers At U. Michigan Are Building Powerful Solidarity. popularresistance.org The morning of April 28, I was stumbling around making coffee, checking the strike news on Twitter. It's been about a month now since my graduate student instructor colleagues voted overwhelmingly to strike, facing down the legal and financial powerhouses at the University of Michigan. I only had to scroll for a second, then I just sorta had to sit down. | There was a picture of about 20-30 people in a beer garden on a gray springy afternoon, fists raised and smiling. The message was from grad students, lecturers, and faculty from UC Santa-Cruz; they had held a fundraiser and were donating $600 to the University…

Teresa Ghilarducci, Christopher D. Cook, Economic Policy Institute. (2023-04-30). More Older Workers Are Trapped In Crummy Jobs, Unable To Retire. popularresistance.org Over the past two decades, older workers have become an increasingly significant share of the labor force. In the economic recovery after the Great Recession of 2008—2009, four in 10 Americans ages 55 or older were in the labor force—the highest participation rate in half a century. As of 2020, these older workers made up 23.6% of the total U.S. workforce, the highest portion on record. | Why are so many older Americans unable to retire and so many working into old age to survive? For many, the answer isn't "because they want to." Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of low-income older ho…

Christian Betancourt, Next City. (2023-04-30). Nonprofit Shows How To Create An 'Aboveground Railroad' For Migrants. popularresistance.org In the 1980s, when Sendy Soto and her family left Guatemala for the United States in search of a better life, they followed in a long American immigrant tradition by making Chicago's Logan Square their home. | There, among her Mexican, Central American, Polish and other immigrant neighbors, Soto was instilled with a sense of community and a desire to help and work with Chicago's growing migrant population. | A 2020 report from the Vera Institute of Justice showed that 1.7 million migrants reside in Chicago, about 18% of the population, and 842,000 are at risk of deportation.

Michael A. Lebowitz, The Bullet. (2023-04-30). The State And The Future Of Socialism. popularresistance.org We are in the midst of a class war. That's not unusual. There is always class war in capitalism — although sometimes it is hidden and sometimes there is the interlude of an apparent Carthaginian Peace. But the class war has intensified now because of the crisis in capitalism — a crisis rooted in the over-accumulation of capital. And, in this crisis, capital has intensified the class war against the working class. Austerity, cutbacks, the need to sacrifice — these are the demands of capital as it calls upon workers to bear the burden of capital's own failures. This is a war conducted by capitalis…

Tim Donaghy, Greenpeace. (2023-04-30). Report: US Liquefied Gas Flooding Europe. popularresistance.org The oil and gas industry has moved quickly to take advantage of the disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In 2022, a surge of shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States was redirected to Europe in order to replace Russian pipeline gas and secure supplies for the European winter. By taking advantage of this short-term energy crisis, the industry has also secured financing and begun construction on numerous LNG terminals on both sides of the Atlantic that are designed to operate for decades to come.

Conor Gallagher, Naked Capitalism. (2023-04-30). Workers Who Have Occupied An Italian Factory Are Close To Owning It. popularresistance.org The longest-ever factory in Italian history is taking place in Florence where the 300 workers are now making progress at turning it into a worker-owned non-profit that would pay the employees and produce products that would benefit the community. Should the workers succeed, it could provide an inspiration for others. | For three years workers at the former automotive parts factory, GKN Florence, were in limbo. According to Investigative Reporting Project Italy, in 2018 GKN was purchased by the British hedge fund Melrose, which went about enacting its motto of "buy, improve, sell."

David Lassen, Trains. (2023-04-30). Unions Say Share Buybacks Should Stop Until Safety Improves. popularresistance.org Washington — A coalition of railroad labor unions today called on the Class I systems to pause their stock buyback programs and abandon the low-cost Precision Scheduled Railroading operating model until safety improves. | The 14 unions, which combined represent more than 100,000 railroad workers, claim that since 2015 the six publicly-traded freight railroads spent more than $165 billion in stock buybacks, which is $46 billion more than they invested in safety. | "For years, rail workers have been sounding the alarm about safety issues. It's time to listen to rail workers, not rail CEOs," the union coalitio…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-30). Commission of Inquiry on MST aims to divert focus from crimes of agribusiness, says Joà£o Pedro Stedile. peoplesdispatch.org Joà£o Pedro Stedile, member of the MST's national leadership, said the parliamentary commission of inquiry that has been set up to look into the movement, is an effort by right-wing legislators to destabilize the Lula government and deter agrarian reform…

scorinoco (2023-04-30). Has Nicolás Maduro Become a Neoliberal? orinocotribune.com By Thierry Deronne — Apr 28, 2023 | In various sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, in the mainstream media or in the usual middle-class "political science trotskyist" circles, a new chant is circulating. The slow exit from the Western blockade is due to the fact that Nicolas Maduro has finally "embraced capitalism" or "taken a neoliberal turn." For Alberto Barrera Tyszka of the New York Times (1), neoliberalism is even the economic arm of Maduro's "dictatorship." | The "evidence" varies: from images of posh neighborhoods in Caracas with ostentatious stores, restaurants and luxury casinos, to job offers on…

Franco Vielma (2023-04-30). Latest Updates on Venezuela's Economic Dynamics. orinocotribune.com By Franco Vielma — Apr 28, 2023 | Venezuela's economy has continued to grow during 2023, but at a much slower pace compared to the first quarter of 2022. | Economic activity continues to have crude oil production as a key indicator. During 2023, the production of barrels has grown by only 5%, and part of this increase is due to the joint work of Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) with the US multinational Chevron under the joint venture scheme. | This means that the general oil activity and the various projects of PDVSA remain stagnant, largely due to the operational shortcomings caused by the blockade agains…

Saheli Chowdhury (2023-04-30). Another Coup in the Making in Honduras? orinocotribune.com By Saheli Chowdhury — Apr 26, 2023 | The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, created a stir when she recently called out a coup in the making against her government. On April 22, the president decried that her government is the victim of "a conspiracy in the making," which is being plotted by the very same people who had carried out the coup against ex-President Manuel Zelaya in 2009. | "There is a conspiracy in the making, and that must be made very clear to the people of Honduras," President Castro

Francisco Dominguez (2023-04-30). The Monroe Doctrine: 200 Years Too Long. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Dominguez — April 19, 2023 | In December 2023, the infamous Monroe Doctrine will be 200 years old. For some people, the name refers simply to a long and complex foreign policy document with constitutional status, but it is far more than that. | In his seventh annual message to Congress, US President James Monroe used six minutes of his hour-long speech to espouse his future plan for the continent, then in the midst of a war of liberation from Spanish colonial domination. This six-minute vision became known as the Monroe Doctrine. | By 1823 most of Latin America had successfully declared independ…

Jesús Inojosa (2023-04-30). Venezuela Requests Chile and Peru Respect for Migrants' Human Rights, Negotiates for Repatriation Flights. orinocotribune.com

Manlio Dinucci (2023-04-30). Arma di Guerra: La Cancellazione della Storia | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca Le guerre divampano dal Sudan all'Ucraina. Cresce di conseguenza la spesa militare mondiale. L'Europa ha speso nel 2022 in armi e operazioni militari il 13% in più rispetto al 2021, registrando il più forte aumento da 30 anni a questa …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-30). US Reaffirms It Will Go to War If Philippine Boats Come Under Attack in the South China Sea. news.antiwar.com The State Department has reaffirmed that an attack on a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea will invoke the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty following a near miss between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the disputed waters. The stand-off took place on April 23 when Manila says a larger Chinese ship blocked a …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-30). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria, Three Civilians Reported Wounded. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit targets near the western Syrian city of Homs early Saturday morning. According to the Syrian news agency SANA, three civilians were wounded in the strikes. A civilian fuel station caught fire and a number of tankers and trucks burned as a result of the strike. "The Israeli enemy carried out an air …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-30). Iran's Tanker Seizure Came After the US Stole a Shipment of Iranian Oil. news.antiwar.com Iran's recent seizure of a US-bound oil tanker came after the Biden administration forced a tanker carrying Iranian oil to deliver the cargo to the US instead of China, Financial Times reported Friday. Using the pretext of sanctions enforcement, the US Justice Department seized the tanker Suez Rajan with a court order with the cooperation …

_____ (2023-04-30). Waiting for the launch of North Korea's first military intelligence satellite. journal-neo.org

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt," by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Malik Miah (2023-04-30). Harry Belafonte (1927-2023): A life of fighting racism and oppression. greenleft.org.au The remarkable and outstanding Harry Belafonte died on April 25 at the age of 96. He lived a full life as a political activist and in his later years encouraged young people to be more angry and rebellious, writes Malik Miah.

John Quelch (2023-04-30). Anti-war protesters keep up the pressure on Richard Marles. greenleft.org.au Retired Lt Col Lance Collins, a former second in charge of the Australian Army Intelligence Division, said Australia's military integration into the US war machine had grown in recent years. John Quelch reports.

Shirley Winton (2023-04-30). Why we need an independent, peaceful foreign policy. greenleft.org.au Shirley Winton argues that we must build a long-term, sustainable people's mass movement for peace, justice and a safe environment that does not serve US imperialism or any other hegemon.

Chloe DS (2023-04-30). '501s' protest inhumane detention at MITA. greenleft.org.au Three people protested their inhumane treatment on the roof of the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation detention centre. Chloe DS reports.

Federico Fuentes (2023-04-30). Austria: What's behind the historic Communist surge in Salzburg? greenleft.org.au The Communist Party of Austria (KPàñ) stunned many with its historic vote in the state of Salzburg. Christian Zeller, an ecosocialist and professor in economic geography at the University of Salzburg, discusses the rise and significance of the KPàñ's vote.

Isaac Nellist (2023-04-30). Green Left News Podcast Ep 7: Sudan conflict, climate action and the fight to save housing. greenleft.org.au Episode 7: Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.

Kerry Smith (2023-04-30). Palestinian trade unions call for worldwide action to end Israeli apartheid. greenleft.org.au Palestinian trade unions are urging the international labour movement to take action in support the Palestinian-led movement against Israeli occupation, colonisation and apartheid, reports Kerry Smith.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-30). IMF publishes multi-year plan to implement CBDCs; it may spell the end of our financial freedom and autonomy. expose-news.com On 10 April, the International Monetary Fund ("IMF") published the 'IMF Approach to Central Bank Digital Currency Capacity Development'. It outlines the IMF's multi-year strategy for aiding central bank digital currency ("CBDC") …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-30). No-one except the Globalists Will be allowed to Grow Old. expose-news.com The well-documented global slaughter of the elderly has shocked millions. In care homes, nursing homes and hospitals, the elderly were deliberately and cold-bloodedly murdered by doctors and nurses acting under "orders" from …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-30). WEF wants to accelerate the commercialisation of nature or, if you prefer their alternative, depopulation. expose-news.com World leaders will be gathering together later this year to "accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2030," according to an announcement made by the unaccountable, unelected, corporate-led World Economic Forum ("WEF") earlier this …

The Exposé (2023-04-30). #ModernaGate: Moderna wins Award for Deadly Covid Vaccine it was able to create prior to 2019 because "Murderna" is responsible for creating the Covid-19 Virus in a BioLab… #CTCCTCGGCGGGCACGTAG. expose-news.com Covid-19 is a manmade virus, and Moderna Inc., the American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that has made billions through the sale of an experimental Covid-19 injection, is responsible for creating it. Don't …

The Exposé (2023-04-30). The Ultimate Betrayal: Your Government gave Pfizer $75 Billion of your hard-earned money to harm & kill your Friends, Family & Hundreds of Thousands more with its Covid-19 Vaccine. expose-news.com As Governments around the world raced to coerce every man, woman and child they could to get the Covid-19 vaccine, they gave away an astounding $75 billion of taxes collected from your …

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Kalibr-Armed Frigate To Lead Russian Force In Mediterranean Sea. southfront.org Admiral Gorshkov Russian frigate, 10 July 2018. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. http: //–º—É–ª—å—Ç–∏–º–µ–¥–∏–∞.–º–∏–Ω–æ–±–æ—Ä–æ–Ω—ã.—Ä—Ñ/multimedia/photo/gallery.htm?id=59002@cmsPhotoGallery | The Admiral Gorshkov frigate o…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Syrian, Arab Foreign Ministers To Hold Talks In Jordan. southfront.org Syria flag (flickr). | Foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Jordan are set to meet on May 1 in the Jordanian capital of Amman to continue consultations on Syria's return to the Arab League, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry announced on April 30. | The meeting follows a similar gathering held in the Saudi city of Jeddah early this month and "builds on the contacts that these countries made with the Syrian government", Sinan Majali, a spokesman for the ministry, said. | S…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Senior ISIS Leader Killed In Turkish-Occupied Northern Syria Town — Reports. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Early on April 29, a senior commander of ISIS was reportedly killed in the northern Syrian town of Jindires, which is occupied by the Turkish military and its proxies. | Some Syrian activists said that the commander was killed when his hideout was hit by a drone strike, suggesting that the United States-led coalition was behind the assassination. However, other activists said that the commander blew himself up after Turkish special force…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Sudanese Health Ministry Says 528 People Kill In Clashes Between Army & Paramilitary Force. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed 528 people and wounded at least 4,599 others, the Sudanese Health Ministry said in a report on April 29. | The army and the RSF announced on April 28 a 72-hour extension of a previous ceasefire to allow foreign governments complete the evacuation of their citizens from Sudan. | The health ministry said in its report that the ceasefire brought relative calm t…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-30). NATO drills fifth-generation warplanes for all-domain "immediate response under Article 5" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATODeployable Air Command and Control CentreApril 27, 2023 Ramstein Ambition exercise accomplishes goal of training and improving air command and control skills Exercise Ramstein Ambition 2023 (RAAM23), held for the first time in Italy, ended on April 25, 2023 at the Poggio Renatico base, Italy, home to NATO's Deployable Air Command Centre (DACCC). The exercise …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-30). Estonia: NATO absorbs national forces on Russia's northwest border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps NortheastApril 27, 2023 Estonia transfers its newly established Division to Multinational Corps Northeast On April 26-27, Lieutenant General Jàºrgen-Joachim von Sandrart, Commander Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE), visited Estonia. While in Tallinn and Tapa, he met with the Estonian Division's leadership and NATO's Allies and Partners. The establishment of a new divisional structure …

David Finkel (2023-04-30). From Ukraine to Palestine: The Poisons of Denialism. internationalviewpoint.org "The left must not be diverted: First and foremost in Ukraine and Palestine, the struggle is about the rights of peoples and nations, and the poisonous consequences when those rights are denied." | – | / | <...

Andreas Sartzekis (2023-04-30). Four years of ultraliberal break-up and attacks on rights in Greece. internationalviewpoint.org "Although the polls show his party, New Democracy (ND), in the lead, the results are uncertain, so great is the anger after four years of ultra-liberalism and therefore of repression and attacks on rights." | – | / |

Franco Turigliatto (2023-04-30). "Fascism is likely to return under the most innocent appearances" internationalviewpoint.org "For its part, the alternative left does not find itself in an easy situation either: the social context is very complicated and, despite a few positive social demonstrations, the reconstruction of strong movements of struggle remains somewhat uncertain." | – | / |

Mi-hyang Pak (2023-04-30). Tokyo Rainbow Pride back again: more than two hundred thousand joined in solidarity with LGBTQI people. internationalviewpoint.org "A society where LGBTQI people and oppressed can live with dignity is a society where all people can live with dignity." | – | / |

Liu Xiang (2023-04-30). War Clouds Thicken Over Taiwan, What Should the Left‑wing Standpoint be? internationalviewpoint.org "The left in the Chinese-speaking world should take a principled stand on the Taiwan issue, based on the principles that Taiwan should never be ruled by the CCP, war should be avoided whenever possible, and Taiwan has the right to defend itself militarily." | – | / |

Paul Martial (2023-04-30). Conflict between putchists in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org "Let us recall that Burhan and Hemidti justified their putsch to avoid the country falling into chaos." | – | / |

Léon Crémieux (2023-04-30). Making the movement a political force in France. internationalviewpoint.org Clearly, France is going through a social crisis and a democratic crisis. It can even reasonably be said that these two crises reflect a regime crisis, that is, an inability of the ruling class, the capitalist class, to continue to exercise power in a normal way by relying on the current political institutions. | – | / |

Malik Miah (2023-04-30). "Cop City" Must Be Shut Down! internationalviewpoint.org What is Atlanta's "Cop City"? Why are people protesting? | – | / |

Dominique Pierre (2023-04-30). Fortress Europe: more migrants dying in the Mediterranean. internationalviewpoint.org The first quarter of 2023 was the deadliest for migrants crossing the Mediterranean since 2017. | – | / |

Staff (2023-04-30). Asistirán a FITCuba casi 400 turoperadores españoles. cubadebate.cu El aeropuerto de Barajas era este domingo un hervidero con la presencia de 389 agentes de viaje españoles, que tomarán parte en una convención y en la Feria de Turismo de Cuba, según informa la agencia Prensa Latina. Participarán en una convención hasta el 7 de mayo y asistirán también a la mayor bolsa de turismo de la isla caribeña.

Staff (2023-04-30). Morales Ojeda llega a Ciudad Ho Chi Minh e inicia así su visita oficial a Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, inició hoy una visita oficial a Vietnam por Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, en el día de la victoria, a 48 años del Día de Liberación del Sur y Reunificación Nacional.

Staff (2023-04-30). Cuba recibe a más de mil extranjeros para las actividades por el 1ro de Mayo. cubadebate.cu La solidaridad, la lucha contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos y el reclamo de la eliminación de la nación caribeña de la lista países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo, son motivaciones que aúnan a representantes de sindicatos foráneos y movimientos de respaldo a la isla.

Staff (2023-04-30). Cambio de tiempo en el occidente. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado durante la madrugada y se nublará desde la mañana en la región occidental, con chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas, las que disminuirán desde la tarde en Pinar del Río. En el resto del archipiélago amanecerá con poca nubosidad y estará parcialmente nublado la tarde, con aisladas lluvias en la región central, siendo escasas en el resto del país.

Staff (2023-04-30). Unión Eléctrica prevé afectaciones de 180 MW en el horario pico. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2640 MW y una demanda máxima de 2750 MW, para un déficit de 110 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 180 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-04-30). Fiscalía presenta más de 5 mil pruebas contra Keiko Fujimori. cubadebate.cu La fiscal adjunta del Equipo Especial del caso Lava Jato, Paulina del Rocío Roque, ha presentado de manera oral unas 5.900 pruebas que propone utilizar en el juicio contra Keiko Fujimori, la actual líder de Fuerza Popular, así como 49 coacusados, por un delito de lavado de activos.

Staff (2023-04-30). Abren las urnas para elecciones generales en Paraguay. cubadebate.cu Más de 4,7 millones de paraguayos están convocados este domingo a las urnas con dos opciones principales en la boleta: la propuesta de cambio de Concertación Nacional o sigue perpetuado el Partido Colorado, con casi 76 años en el poder.

Staff (2023-04-30). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 30 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-04-30). La Tira de los Lectores: Una foto en mi trabajo. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, dedicada a los puestos de trabajo. Recuerda que puedes comunicarte con nosotros a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-04-30). 'This Is Not A War Story' Explores Emotional Wounds Of War Veterans. popularresistance.org War in film is a staple genre in a tremendously lucrative industry. Hollywood inundates our culture with glamorous depictions of wars, both fictional and real. Yet the truth of America's forever wars, both for the countries invaded and veterans who return home, are rarely explored in depth in popular culture. This Is Not a War Story explores one part of the human toll of US wars through the lens of veterans who return with physical and mental wounds. Writer-director and star Talia Lugacy and actor Eli Wright join The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the film. This is Not a War Story is available to stream and purch…

Clau O'Brien Moscoso, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-30). Peruvian Coup Regime Approves Lithium Mining As Puno Rejects Plan. popularresistance.org The Peruvian coup regime remains entrenched in power more than four months after the parliamentary coup that ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo. On April 10th, the de facto Minister of Energy and Mines àìscar Vera announced the coup government would grant permits to Macusani Yellowcake , subsidiary of Canadian mining company Plateau Energy Metals, which as of 2021 is a subsidiary of American Lithium in the Macusani town of the Puno region. This comes in the wake of the anti-coup protests that placed lithium as one of the main resources the coup government, serving its transnational corp…

Greg Wilpert, Venezuelanalysis. (2023-04-30). One Of Venezuela's Fifth Republic's Most Important Women: Tibisay Lucena. popularresistance.org Few women — if any — in Venezuela's "Fifth Republic" (as the Chávez and post-Chávez era is known) left as significant a mark on the country's history as Tibisay Lucena, who died of cancer on April 12, 2023, at the age of 63. Her main accomplishment was that during the 14 years as president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), she fundamentally reformed the country's electoral system to make it one of the most fraud-proof systems in the world. | I first met Tibisay in 1997, well before Chávez became president of Venezuela, while she was studying for an M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology at the New…

John Perry, Jill Clark-Gollub, Council on Hemispheric Affairs. (2023-04-30). Nicaragua: A History Of US Intervention And Resistance. popularresistance.org The latest book by labor and human rights attorney, Daniel Kovalik, Nicaragua: A History of US Intervention and Resistance (2023, Clarity Press, 292 pages), is a worthy addition to the author's collection of works on countries targeted by US imperialism, such as Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. While giving readers a thoughtful and much fuller picture than one can glean from the corporate media, this volume tells an engaging tale based on personal experience and extensive research. | Dan Kovalik's love for Nicaragua is not only palpable, but very important in the telling of his story from a perspective shared by many…

Staff (2023-04-30). Colombia no participará en la Serie del Caribe 2024. cubadebate.cu Colombia no tendrá representante en la próxima Serie del Caribe, que se disputará en Miami, Estados Unidos a principios de 2024, debido a las exigencias económicas de los organizadores. Aunque Colombia y Panamá estuvieron asistiendo en calidad de invitados a las pasadas ediciones de la Serie, ahora les exigen $200.000 dólares para participar.

Staff (2023-04-30). Evalúa ministro de Energía y Minas trabajos en empresa petrolera de Mayabeque. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas Vicente de la O Levy chequeó este sábado los trabajos realizados en la Empresa de Perforación y Extracción de Petróleo Occidente, ubicada en Santa Cruz del Norte, provincia Mayabeque. Sus yacimientos e instalaciones se encuentran en todas las provincias occidentales. Abarca desde Pinar del Río hasta los límites de Habana- Matanzas.

Staff (2023-04-30). FC Barcelona golea al Betis y ratifica su candidatura al título de la Liga española. cubadebate.cu El FC Barcelona ratificó hoy su liderato en la Liga española de fútbol, luego de golear 4-0 a Betis. En el encuentro sobresalió el gol de Lewandowski, quien no anotaba en el Camp Nou desde el 19 de febrero contra el Cádiz. El equipo de Xavi ha sido el más regular del campeonato, los números no engañan. Tres derrotas en 32 partidos y sólo 11 goles en contra ratifican su calidad.

Staff (2023-04-30). V Juegos del ALBA: Gana Venezuela y Cuba queda segunda. cubadebate.cu El anfitrión Venezuela ganó este sábado los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA, con 255 preseas de oro, 254 de plata y 226 de bronce, seguida por Cuba (76-65-53) y la nación invitada Rusia (30-22-9), en ese orden, certamen multidisciplinario que reunió a 3 500 atletas de 11 países en 33 deportes. Por Cuba, participaron 263 deportistas, la mayoría jóvenes, en 22 disciplinas.

Staff (2023-04-30). Roki Sasaki iguala récord de velocidad en Liga Japonesa de Béisbol con Shohei Ohtani. cubadebate.cu El pitcher japonés Roki Sasaki, en su último juego, igualó un récord impresionante en la Liga Japonesa de Béisbol. Durante la quinta entrada del partido entre los Chiba Lotte Mariners y Orix Buffaloes, Sasaki lanzó una recta que llegó a 165 km/h, empatando la marca de Shohei Ohtani. El bateador rival apenas pudo conectar un débil foul hacia atrás.

the Odessa Solidarity Campaign, Popular Resistance. (2023-04-30). Statement On The Ninth Anniversary Of The Odessa Massacre. popularresistance.org Each year, the Odessa Solidarity Campaign has promoted actions on May 2 to mark the date in 2014 when a right-wing mob led by openly fascist organizations murdered at least 42 anti-fascists at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. | The Odessa Massacre took place just a few months after the violent coup that replaced a pro-Russian president with a pro-U.S. one. Not surprisingly, the U.S. was heavily involved in promoting the coup. | Today Ukraine has an authoritarian government that openly collaborates with neo-Nazi organizations, incorporating them into its military and promoting the memory of Ukrainian…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-30). Russian Pilots Attempted To 'Dogfight' U.S. Fighter Jets Over Syria: Air Force. southfront.org File image. | Russian pilots have begun buzzing American fighter jets over Syria in an apparent attempt to start a dogfight, United States Air Forces Central (AFCENT) commander Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich told the publication Defense One on April 29. | According to the commander, Russian pilots are "increasingly bellicose" in their approach and "aggressively maneuvering, almost like they're trying to dogfight."Our protocols would say we're supposed to stay … several mile…

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-30). World Governments Attempt to Silence Indigenous Peoples at United Nations Permanent Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its second week today, and world governments continued to rush to silence Indigenous Peoples, and deny the human rights violations being exposed. The Indigenous Forum is "no place to come and complain" said one of the United Nations representatives critical of the exposure of human rights violations around the world.

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (2023-04-30). Why 340,000 UPS Workers Are Preparing To Strike In The US. popularresistance.org United Parcel Service (UPS) workers are gearing up for a potential strike as they hold contract negotiations with the company. Talks between the company and the union representing UPS workers, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, opened on April 17. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien says that workers are ready to walk off the job if UPS fails to reach a deal on a strong contract before the current one expires on July 31. | Workers are demanding better pay, more full-time work, better job security, and an end to the two-tier "22.4" job classification. The deeply unpopular "22.4" provision creates a lower-pai…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

Staff (2023-04-30). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen lazos de cooperación. cubadebate.cu El mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez recibió en la tarde de este sábado al presidente de la Duma Estatal de la Asamblea Federal de la Federación de Rusia, Viacheslav Volodin, quien realiza una visita oficial a nuestro país como respuesta a una invitación hecha por su homólogo Esteban Lazo Hernández. Volodin agradeció la deferencia del presidente cubano de sostener este encuentro.

Staff (2023-04-30). Fitcuba 2023, vital para la recuperación paulatina del turismo. cubadebate.cu Previo al inicio de la Feria Internacional de Turismo, que sesionará del 1ro. al 5 de mayo próximo, el primer ministro chequeó este sábado las áreas que acogerán el evento, cuya inauguración coincide con el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Esta edición de la Feria estará dedicada a la cultura y el patrimonio, y ya han confirmado la asistencia más de 573 turoperadores internacionales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Asciende a seis número muertos tras caída de edificio en Brasil. telesurtv.net El derrumbe del edificio se produjo el jueves pasado en OIinda, área metropolitana de Recife, capital del estado de Pernambuco.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Recomiendan evacuación de poblaciones cercanas al Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El Volcán Nevado del Ruiz mantiene la actividad sísmica asociada con el movimiento de lava en su interior y la expulsión de ceniza.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Al menos cinco muertos deja tiroteo en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Cuatro personas fueron declaradas muertas en la escena del tiroteo en Cleveland y la quinta murió en un hospital, informó este sábado la oficina del alguacil del condado de San Jacinto.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Enfrentamientos en la frontera peruana-chilena dejan un herido. telesurtv.net Según reportaron medios locales, los incidentes ocurrieron en la Línea de la Concordia, poco antes de las 09H00 horas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Rusia inaugura Conferencia Mundial sobre Multipolaridad. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso Serguéi Lavrov abogo un diálogo de las diferentes civilizaciones, religiones y culturas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Moscú protestará ante Polonia por incautación de escuela rusa. telesurtv.net La Embajada de Rusia en Polonia protestará contra las autoridades polacas en relación con la invasión ilegal y la incautación de una escuela en la oficina diplomática rusa en Varsovia.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-30). Clausuran en Venezuela los V Juegos Deportivos del Alba. telesurtv.net Entregan reconocimientos a las delegaciones de Venezuela, Cuba y Rusia, que ocuparon los primeros lugares de la competición.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-30). Ascienden a 528 los muertos por enfrentamientos en Sudán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Sudán precisa que se han realizado 54 cirugías, pese a la escasez de suministros médicos.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-30). Responde Corea del Norte a cumbre Estados Unidos-Surcorea. telesurtv.net Kim Yo-jong alertó que el plan implicará que la paz en el noreste de Asia y el mundo se exponen a un peligro más grave.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-30). Arriban a Arabia Saudita cerca de 1.900 evacuados desde Sudán. telesurtv.net Fuentes saudíes cifran en 4.879 las personas que habrían abandonado Sudán usando los mecanismos ofrecidos por Riad.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-30). Autoridades de Bolivia y Brasil revisan agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net Sostienen encuentro en Brasilia. Revisan la cooperación en Suramérica y la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac).

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-30). Recibe presidente de Cuba a titular de la Duma Estatal rusa. telesurtv.net Vicepresidenta del parlamento, Ana María Mari, recibió a la delegación rusa en el aeropuerto internacional José Martí.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Paraguayos celebran elecciones para definir el rumbo político del país. telesurtv.net Además del presidente, los paraguayos elegirán a 45 senadores, 80 diputados, 17 gobernadores, y las autoridades locales.

teleSUR, SH, JCM (2023-04-30). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones presidenciales en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Además del presidente, los paraguayos elegirán a 45 senadores, 80 diputados, 17 gobernadores, y las autoridades locales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-30). Papa Francisco termina viaje apostólico a Hungría. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco hizo un llamado a favor de la acogida de migrantes durante una misa al aire libre en Budapest, a la que asistieron decenas de miles de personas.

teleSUR (2023-04-30). UPDATE: President Abdo Calls Paraguayans to Attend Elections. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 4.7 million Paraguayans will elect president, vice president, 45 senators, 80 lawmakers, 17 governors, and 257 members of departmental boards. Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | PRESIDENT ABDO BENITEZ ASKS CITIZENS TO GO OUT AND VOTE. "The more participation there is, the more legitimate the electoral process and the elected authorities will be," Abdo told reporters shortly after casting his ballot at a sc…

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-04-30). Cuba to host 19th Ernest Hemingway International Colloquium. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) The 19th Ernest Hemingway International Colloquium will be held from May 3 to 5 at the Universal Art Building of the National Museum of Fine Arts, within the framework of the First International Congress on Cultural Heritage.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Chinese man who reported on COVID-19 to be released after 3 years. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). India captures rice-raiding elephant after six killed. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Philippine leader travels to US to bolster ties amid China tensions. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Four missing after dive boat sinks at Philippine reef. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Thai general election: Voters in the north weigh options as lingering smoky air chokes locals. channelnewsasia.com Air quality in northern Thailand has been among the worst in the world for weeks. The issue has seeped into the national consciousness, with toxic air spreading to the capital city of Bangkok and beyond.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). China manufacturing activity unexpectedly cools in April. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). China non-manufacturing activity expands more slowly in April – official PMI. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). EU tech tsar Vestager sees political agreement on AI law this year. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). US Fed expected to hike again despite signs of slowing economy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Commentary: With PDI-P nomination of Ganjar Pranowo, Indonesia headed for three-way presidential race. channelnewsasia.com Indonesia's largest political party has finally ended the speculation on whom it will back for 2024's presidential race, says this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute fellow.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Commentary: Why menstrual leave could be bad for women. channelnewsasia.com Period leave policies not only fail to address the problems they set out to solve, but have also resulted in discrimination against female workers, says a King's College London researcher.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Singapore 'cautiously optimistic' about economic prospects amid volatile global environment: PM Lee. channelnewsasia.com In his annual May Day message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the country will continue to professionalise skilled trades to create more pathways to success for Singaporeans.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). How the elite police STAR unit takes down a gunman and rescues hostages. channelnewsasia.com The Singapore Police Force's Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) Unit is trained to handle armed assailants, hostage rescue operations and high-risk prisoner escorts.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). The road to redemption: How two radicalised youths in Singapore shed violence and extremism. channelnewsasia.com "Knowing that someone out there cares about me definitely plays a huge role," says a former detainee.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Al Hilal will fight to the end to defend title, says defiant Diaz. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Chess-China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Diamanti bows out Down Under after 23 years of fun. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Perez beats Verstappen to win again in Baku. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Fakhar ton again fires Pakistan to win over NZ in ODI series. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Fan death, crowd trouble mar CAF Champions league ties in North Africa. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Fenerbahce's Valencia 'fine' after collision in league game. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Football: Singapore fall to Thailand in SEA Games opener. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Inter beat Lazio 3-1 to leave Napoli one win away from title. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Loh Kean Yew settles for silver in Singapore's best showing at Badminton Asia Championships. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Monaco's Champions League hopes suffer blow after Montpellier loss. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Sydney FC break final jinx to claim fourth Australian women's title. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Trophies won't define City legacy, says Guardiola. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Tsitsipas says 'focus and relaxation' key to improved serve after win over Thiem. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). It's Met Gala time again — here's what we know so far. channelnewsasia.com Want to know what to expect as the big day — that's Mon (May 1) for those wondering — approaches? We've dusted off our annual guide for you here, with some key updates.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Biden attacks news outlets for 'lies of conspiracy and malice'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). Fighting rages in Sudan's capital, but envoy sees sides more open to talks. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-30). G7 should adopt 'risk-based' AI regulation, ministers say. channelnewsasia.com

Dan La Botz (2023-04-30). Two Shootings Symbolic of American Malaise of Fear and Hatred. internationalviewpoint.org Two heartrending shootings this month dramatized the state of American society a culture of disintegrating social solidarity, of increasing violence, and of political inability to solve the country's problems. | – | / |

Ritter Center (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars: BBQ Celebration. indybay.org San Rafael Elks Lodge | 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901…

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-04-30). Celebrarán marchas el 1 de mayo sin control policial en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Frente Unitario de Trabajadores (FUT) y otras organizaciones sindicales y sociales convocaron a movilizarse en defensa del empleo bajo el lema "Por la seguridad, el trabajo y la vida".

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Continúan combates en Sudán a 15 días de iniciado el conflicto. telesurtv.net Desde el inicio de los enfrentamientos en Sudán ninguna de las iniciativas de cese al fuego ha sido respetado completamente por ambas partes.

T.J. Coles (2023-04-30). Harry Belafonte and the CIA. counterpunch.org In his memoirs, Harry Belafonte (1927-2023) wrote about his experience of being surveilled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). But declassified records show that, through an informant, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) also kept tabs on the left-wing artist and activist. By the 1980s, the Agency's interest in the entertainer had shifted towards his […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your access

Susie Day (2023-04-30). Remembering Akbar, Iran, and Other Gnarly Things Like Revolution. counterpunch.org

ecns.cn (2023-04-30). Giant panda Ya Ya panda arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thursday afternoon from Memphis, Tennessee.

Ritter Center (2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness. indybay.org Virtual…

teleSUR, rp, JGN (2023-04-30). Conoce las danzas y bailes típicos de países de América Latina. telesurtv.net Cada 29 de abril se celebra el Día Internacional de la Danza, para conmemorar el natalicio de Jean-Georges Noverre, innovador y estudioso de este arte, maestro y creador del ballet moderno.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-30). Autoridades rescatan a 63 migrantes secuestrados en México. telesurtv.net Entre las 63 personas retenidas se encontraron a 50 adultos y 13 niños en la colonia centro de la norteña ciudad de Sonoyta, en Sonora, entre ellos alrededor de 30 ciudadanos ecuatorianos.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-30). Bombardeo israelí deja tres heridos en la ciudad siria de Homs. telesurtv.net Israel lanzó varios misiles, de los cuales algunos fueron interceptados por las fuerzas antiaéreas del país árabe.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-30). Presidente argentino se reunirá con Lula da Silva en Brasil. telesurtv.net La cancillería argentina afirmó que Alberto Fernández y Lula da Silva conversarán sobre la relación bilateral, comercial, de infraestructura y de integración regional.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-30). Ataque incendia un depósito de combustible en Crimea, Rusia. telesurtv.net El gobernador Razvojayev subrayó que el incidente no afectará el suministro de combustible a la ciudad al igual que el resto de la península de Crimea.

WSWS (2023-04-29). US jobs massacre accelerates, as ruling class confronts growing upsurge of class struggle. wsws.org Layoffs of tens of thousands of workers have been announced in recent weeks, the latest in an unfolding jobs bloodbath in the US.

WSWS (2023-04-29). Biden steps up attack on asylum seekers in advance of Title 42 expiration. wsws.org The new immigration rules announced by the Biden administration on Thursday are a deepening of the attacks on asylum seekers that were initiated by the Trump White House in 2020.

WSWS (2023-04-29). Unions seek to impose sellout at University of Sydney. wsws.org In order to defeat this betrayal, university workers need to take the struggle into their own hands, starting with the formation of a rank-and-file committee to lead a "vote no" campaign.

WSWS (2023-04-29). One year since Amazon Labor Union's victory at Staten Island. wsws.org The ALU claimed that it was building a new rank and file-led, militant union. But its orientation was not to building an international movement of the working class against capitalism but to building a new union apparatus.

WSWS (2023-04-29). Thousands of Brazilian teachers stage national strike against low wages, pro-corporate high school reform. wsws.org The unions have done everything they can to isolate and break a series of teacher strikes as they try to channel a growing movement of the Brazilian working class behind the Lula government.

WSWS (2023-04-29). Montana Republicans ban first openly transgender lawmaker from state House floor. wsws.org Some three weeks after a Republican super-majority in Tennessee expelled two Democratic state representatives, Montana Republicans disciplined Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr for opposing reactionary bills banning gender-affirming health care.

WSWS (2023-04-29). Silicosis hits thousands of Australian workers. wsws.org The combined inaction of the federal and state governments has been condemned as "tantamount to industrial manslaughter."

WSWS (2023-04-29). Malaysian government strengthens economic ties with China. wsws.org Prime Minister Anwar's visit to Beijing saw huge Chinese investment pledges and an agreement to negotiate on South China Sea territorial claims, likely to produce a hostile reaction in Washington.

WSWS (2023-04-29). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu childcare workers demand pay rise; Australia: Cleanaway garbage collectors in Queensland strike for pay rise; New Zealand teachers take further industrial action…

WSWS (2023-04-29). Dunera boys in Orange, the images and music of anti-Nazi refugees persecuted by British and Australian authorities. wsws.org In World War II, Canberra signed a deal with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to incarcerate thousands of Jewish refugees from Nazi-controlled Germany, Austria and eastern Europe, in remote Australian prison camps.

_____ (2023-04-29). It's the Class War, Stupid: An Evening With Noam Chomsky. strategic-culture.org By Anthony DIMAGGIO | In mid-April, we hosted renowned linguist, political analyst, and activist Noam Chomsky for a speaking and Q&A event at Lehigh University as part of the Douglas Dialogues forum. The event was attended by hundreds of students, faculty, and staff, and provided the Lehigh University community an opportunity to engage in contemporary political issues with Professor Chomsky, as related to the rise of global and domestic extremism. This reflection looks at some of Chomsky's insights, and what they tell us about the state of democracy in America today. | It's been over two years since the January…

_____ (2023-04-29). Why Hasn't the U.S. Arrested WaPo Journalist for Publishing Classified Documents? strategic-culture.org Peter Van BUREN | Why hasn't the U.S. government arrested WaPo journalist Shane Harris for publishing highly classified The documents contain significant revelations. Among other secrets, they show the CIA recruited human agents privy to the closed-door conversations of world leaders, reveal eavesdropping that shows a Russian mercenary outfit tried to a…

_____ (2023-04-29). Clown Prince Zelensky's Charge of the Light-Headed Brigade into Crimea. strategic-culture.org As long as Anglo-American war profiteers continue to enjoy their safe havens in Western Europe and the U.S., we will never see an end to their crimes. | Ukrainian coke-head Clown Prince Zelensky imagines his lemmings are re-fighting the

Rann Miller (2023-04-29). Opinion: The Myth Of The Three Meals Exposes The Flawed Psychology Of The Oppressor. moguldom.com As a kid, there were "truths" told to me. I was told that I had to drink milk. I hated milk. Turns out, kids don't need milk. Experts even say that drinking too much milk can lead to obesity. More disturbing than that was the idea that people needed to eat three meals a day… …

Dongsheng News (2023-04-29). China to Regulate Artificial Intelligence. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China to regulate Artificial Intelligence | ‚Ä¢ CATL's new condensed matter Battery | ‚Ä¢ China increases exports to the Global South | ‚Ä¢ Journey to the West, low-budget science fiction…

Pranab Ghosh (2023-04-29). Is the Left Getting Increasingly Ignored in India? dissidentvoice.org The Indian Left holds the record of running an Indian state for long 34 years without a break. The Left Front formed the government in West Bengal, an eastern state of the Indian Union, in 1977 and ruled the state for 34 years at a stretch, winning all the Assembly elections in the process, before …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-29). Australia: Outsourced to the US Military Establishment. dissidentvoice.org It's a very funny thing. In the US, the provision of services in such industries as security and intelligence is outsourced in a sprawling complex of contractors and subcontractors. In Australia, the entire military and security establishment is outsourced to Washington's former mandarins, many of them earning a pile in consultancy fees. This, perhaps, is …

Ryan Cristián (2023-04-29). Andrew McGarry Interview — The Two Party Lie, Election Fraud, COVID & A Spiritual Battle Of The Ages. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Andrew McGarry, creator of the outstanding documentary series, Standing in the Gap. Andrew is here today to discuss 2020 election fraud, the COVID-19 deception, the Two Party illusion, and how all of this has led us straight into a budding technocratic control structure and a fight for our very lives. Many

The Lancet (2023-04-29). Editorial] Moving past the COVID-19 emergency in the USA. thelancet.com The COVID-19 emergency in the USA is ending. On May 11, the US public health emergency declaration will expire, and other emergency authorisations have already stopped. As a result, sweeping provisions to support the COVID-19 response are ceasing. These changes have symbolic importance too. To say that the emergency is over is a watershed moment in one of the worst health disasters in the history of the USA. What happens now?

Richard Horton (2023-04-29). Comment] Offline: The aftermath of crisis. thelancet.com Although history might never repeat itself, crises do come along with alarming regularity. After a crisis, such as a pandemic, we understandably focus on how to prevent that particular calamity from recurring. But the next pandemic may not be for some years yet. It seems equally important that we examine what might happen in the quiet aftermath of crisis. After a shock like COVID-19, we should expect a different future to the one we would have had without the pandemic. There may be risks we wish to mitigate in this uncertain period of reconstruction.

Shawn Yuan (2023-04-29). World Report] Hospitals closed amid Sudan violence. thelancet.com Hundreds of people have died in fighting between rival military factions and aid agencies have reported that their supplies have been looted. Shawn Yuan reports.

Munyaradzi Makoni (2023-04-29). World Report] Power cuts and South Africa's health care. thelancet.com South Africa's electricity shortage has seen power cuts taking a toll on hospitals. Munyaradzi Makoni reports from Cape Town.

Jacqui Thornton (2023-04-29). World Report] Hepatitis Fund aims to accelerate viral hepatitis elimination. thelancet.com A foundation focused solely on ending viral hepatitis is holding an inaugural global resource mobilisation conference in May to raise US$150 million. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Sridhar Venkatapuram (2023-04-29). Perspectives] A radical proposal for development assistance for health. thelancet.com Olusoji Adeyi starts his book on global health with an epigraph quoting Nestor, a character in Homer's Odyssey. In the ancient Greek epic poem, Nestor has returned home from fighting in the Trojan war and he promises to tell all of what he knows happened. From such an epigraph, it is plausible to expect that the book will recount a comparable tale of an epic war. Adeyi recently retired from a long career at senior levels of global health institutions, the last of which was at the World Bank as Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice.

Alexandra Shaw, Melanie Leis, Peter Howitt, Neelam Dhingra, Mike Durkin, Ara Darzi (2023-04-29). Correspondence] From plans to actions: closing the implementation gap for patient safety. thelancet.com On Feb 23—24, 2023, the 5th Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety in Montreux, Switzerland, marked the first convening of global leaders to discuss patient safety for more than 3 years. The summit provided the opportunity to reimagine the way safe care is delivered using learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nelson Aghogho Evaborhene (2023-04-29). Correspondence] The Pandemic Fund—towards equitable financing for pandemics. thelancet.com On Feb 3, 2023, the Secretariat of the newly established Pandemic Fund made a call for Expressions of Interest for the first round of funding for potential projects.1 The Pandemic Fund was created last year to provide additional streams of income to help low-income countries better prepare for and respond to future disease outbreaks. Therefore, the Pandemic Fund will be prioritising areas that build on surveillance for diseases, laboratory systems, and public health workforce capacities in eligible countries.

Jane Galvà£o (2023-04-29). Correspondence] COVID-19: forgetting a pandemic that is not over. thelancet.com Richard Horton's commentary1 speaks to the importance of ensuring accountability especially when considering an event as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic. We argue that accountability should also include not forgetting.

José Szapocznik, Guilherme Faviero, Akua S Dansua, Daniel G Bausch, Jorge Saavedra (2023-04-29). Correspondence] The importance of accountability in tackling future pandemics. thelancet.com In Richard Horton's Offline,1 he raises two issues that can undermine the future success of the pandemic agreement being negotiated by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body: WHO's resistance to an independent high-level council outside its governance structure and the absence of meaningful accountability in large-scale WHO initiatives.

Westyn Branch-Elliman, Paul A Monach (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Moving towards a precision approach for prevention of severe COVID-19. thelancet.com Replication of results in science is always reassuring, so we were pleased to see that Utkarsh Agrawal and colleagues,1 using data from all regions of the UK, identified nearly identical risk factors as we did for severe COVID-19 despite vaccination among a nationwide cohort of US veterans.2 An advantage of our study was the analysis of multiple subgroups, which allowed estimation of absolute risks on the basis of age and specific details about immune-compromised status. Advantages of the study by Agrawal and colleagues include the use of a variable that summarises the number of severe comorbidities at the patien…

Utkarsh Agrawal, Chris Robertson, Aziz Sheikh (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Moving towards a precision approach for prevention of severe COVID-19 — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We welcome the Correspondence from Westyn Branch-Elliman and Paul A Monach in which they hypothesise that there are some individuals who, after completion of their primary COVID-19 vaccination course, do not need frequent vaccine re-dosing; others who might benefit from periodic re-dosing; and others who could, irrespective of the number of doses given, respond poorly to vaccines.1…

Shireen J Jejeebhoy (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Gender inclusivity in India's National Family Health Survey. thelancet.com India's National Family Health Surveys (NFHSs), the most recent of which was done in 2019—21 (NFHS-5),1 have provided rich insights into women's wellbeing and agency and the progress made in enabling women to claim their rights. The NFHSs have allowed policy makers, programme implementers, and researchers to track over time women's nutritional status, access to institutional delivery services, educational status, and agency—namely, participation in household decision making, freedom of movement, control over resources, freedom from spousal violence, and other indicators reflecting voice and choice.

Vanishree Joseph, N V Madhuri (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Gender inclusivity in India's National Family Health Survey — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In our Correspondence,1 we did not question why women are excluded from the inquiry of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS); rather, we questioned why women are denied their epistemic authority and whose interests are served when interviewing women as part of the NFHS.2 The whole process of production, processing, and presentation of data needs to be looked at from women's perspectives.

ELEL (2023-04-29). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Verstovsek S, Gerds AT, Vannucchi AM, et al. Momelotinib versus danazol in symptomatic patients with anaemia and myelofibrosis (MOMENTUM): results from an international, double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. Lancet 2023; 401: 269—80—In this Article, one patient who was counted as a responder for the secondary endpoints of transfusion independence response and splenic response should have been a non-responder according to the study protocol, because of the receipt of a prohibited anti-myelofibrosis therapy during the study period.

Ariel Goldstein (2023-04-29). La peligrosa victoria que Milei ya ha obtenido. globalizacion.ca Conforme nos acercamos al momento electoral, crece la figura de Milei en las encuestas. La crisis económica, política y social que vive la Argentina, presenta similitudes con situaciones que han llevado al ascenso de políticos de extrema derecha en otros…

Miguel àÅngel Ferrer (2023-04-29). México — Mayoría calificada, la meta. globalizacion.ca Poco a poco las cosas están cambiando en el Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE). Una primera muestra es la decisión de la nueva consejera presidenta de bajarse el sueldo en acatamiento de la Constitución. | Y una segunda muestra de ese cambio…

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-04-29). Miami, sueños convertidos en pesadillas. globalizacion.ca Muchas personas de América Latina abandonan familiares y hogares en sus países para buscar en Estados Unidos el propagandizado "sueño americano", que para muchos resulta muy difícil de encontrar. | Varios reportajes publicados en los periódicos de derecha anclados en Miami,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). 'Ukraine Victory Resolution' Act: A Delusional Suicide Pact. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter A vote for the resolution is a vote for nuclear war with Russia. The resolution is a literal suicide pact with Ukraine. Hopefully the American people will wake up to this reality before it is too late, and let their representatives know that they chose life over death. Two US Congressmen who sit…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). A Commentary on the Use of Force by US Southern Command. libya360.wordpress.com Luis Lazaro Tijerina The Monroe Doctrine is a relic of history and no longer valid in a multi-polar world. The history of the United States foreign policy is a sordid affair in which the peoples of Latin America have been subjugated and continue to be subjugated to the colonial aspirations of the various United States…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). Poland's Top Military Official Shares Unpopular Truths About the NATO-Russian Proxy War. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko Nobody should doubt Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces General Rajmund Andrzejczak's intentions or suspect that he's a so-called "Russian agent" since he sincerely wants the West to win its proxy war with Russia in Ukraine, but he's also very worried that it might lose unless his side acknowledges…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). De-Dollarization Kicks into High Gear. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The US dollar is essential to US global power projection. But in 2022, the dollar share of reserve currencies slid 10 times faster than the average in the past two decades. It is now established that the US dollar's status as a global reserve currency is eroding. When corporate western media begins to attack the multipolar world's de-dollarization narrative in earnest,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). Left Sectarian Attacks on Rage Against the War Machine Enabled the Indictments of Black Communists. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea When Marxists Speak Out wrote their recent May Day statement The Escalation of the World War Danger and the Need for a New Communist International, they were prompted to respond to a bit of drama. Not drama that they or the others in their principled anti-imperialist tendency were at all responsible for, but drama that…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). There's Nothing Conspiratorial About the Left & Right Working Together. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko This isn't due to the "horseshoe theory", which is discredited upon reconceptualizing the New Cold War's ideological dichotomy as being between unipolar liberal-globalists and multipolar conservative-sovereigntists instead of left and right like during the Old Cold War, nor is it attributable to the "red-brown alliance" and "Duginist" conspiracy theories either. It's simple patriotic…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-29). Haiti: The People Take Action. libya360.wordpress.com Marie Laurette Numa Armed individuals were lynched and burned by the angry population, on the morning of Monday April 24, 2023, at the level of the Canape Verde district, in Port-au-Prince Just as they took control of the thugs from the police, they can also, with the help of their progressive organizations, take control of…

Mike Kramer (2023-04-29). UPS workers prepare for historic showdown with corporate giant. liberationnews.org In just a few months, the United States may experience a labor struggle the scale of which has not been seen in over 25 years.

unitedEditor (2023-04-29). Vietnam: 48 years after the defeat of US imperialism. unitedworldint.com On June 6, 1969, the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam (FNL) together with other political and social organizations convened a Congress of representatives from the south. This congress gave rise to the creation of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam (GRP), which would begin to play a decisive …

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-29). The Battle of Sainte-Soline. unicornriot.ninja

Inci Sayki (2023-04-29). House Leaders Brought in Millions Amid Heated Debt Ceiling Fight. truthout.org US House party leaders brought in the biggest fundraising hauls during the first three months of the 2024 election cycle, a new OpenSecrets analysis of first quarter federal campaign finance disclosures found. From January through March, 18 congressional party leaders reported raising a combined $16 million for their campaigns. Nine GOP candidates collectively raised around $10.4… |

Topher Sanders (2023-04-29). As Rail Profits Soar, Blocked Train Crossings Endanger Kids and Communities. truthout.org Jeremiah Johnson couldn't convince his mother to let him wear a suit, so he insisted on wearing his striped tie and matching pocket square. It was picture day and the third grader wanted to get to school on time. But as he and his mom walked from their Hammond, Indiana, home on a cold, rainy fall morning, they confronted an obstacle they'd come to dread: A sprawling train, parked in their path. |

Julia Conley (2023-04-29). Montana Gov. Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Ignoring a Plea From His Own Son. truthout.org Weeks after Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's son called on him to veto a bill to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors, the governor signed the legislation into law Friday, making Montana the 11th state in the past three months to enact full or partial bans on transition surgery, hormonal treatment, and puberty blockers for youths. Gianforte's son, David, is nonbinary and uses he and… |

Jake Johnson (2023-04-29). NHS Workers to Resume Strike, Rejecting Tory Government Pay Offer as Inadequate. truthout.org A leading union that represents thousands of National Health Service workers in the U.K. announced Friday that its members voted to reject the right-wing Tory government's latest pay offer, setting the stage for large-scale strikes to resume next week. "Unite was clear from the start it was very unlikely this offer would be accepted," Sharon Graham, the union's general secretary… |

Amaia Cook (2023-04-29). Ralph Yarl Deserves Justice Beyond What the Criminal Legal System Can Offer. truthout.org Kansas City, Missouri, has been in a frenzy. While the city grapples with escalating gun violence, rising alongside soaring temperatures, the much-anticipated NFL draft is currently generating millions of dollars for the city and plenty of screen time for local elites. Yet, amid all the noise, one name stands out: Ralph Yarl. On Thursday, April 13, Yarl was shot by Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old… |

Eleanor J. Bader (2023-04-29). Amid Attacks From Right, Racial Justice Curricula Gain Momentum in Blue States. truthout.org "The far right and MAGA adherents are stoking fear and diminishing our students' freedom to learn and our teachers' freedom to teach," says Becky Pringle, the president of the 3 million-member National Education Association (NEA). But Pringle emphasizes that these right-wing attacks are just one part of what is happening in the field of education. Teachers, administrators and students, she says… |

Fight Back (2023-04-29). FSU SDS statement on the administration's silence on HB 999. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from Florida State University Students for a Democratic Society. | On February 28th, House Bill 999 (HB999) was introduced in the Florida Legislature. Officially titled "Postsecondary Educational Institutions", this bill would drastically change the state of public education in Florida. HB999 explicitly attacks ethnic studies, multicultural student groups, tenured faculty, and more. Ethnic and multicultural studies were only instituted after hard-fought victories by student organizations in the 60's and 70s'. The bill's proposals will preve…

Fight Back (2023-04-29). Día Internacional de los Trabajadores 2023: °Hasta la victoria! fightbacknews.org El 1 de mayo de 2023, las personas trabajadoras y oprimidas de todo el mundo celebrarán el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Este año, la Organización Socialista Camino a la Libertad (OSCL) llama a nuestros camaradas, amigos y aliados a mantener la tradición revolucionaria de celebrar el 1 de mayo. Celebre haciendo manifestaciones, marchas y programas en ciudades de todo Estados Unidos. Puede encontrar una lista de eventos locales del Día Internacional de los Trabajadores El mensaje que presenta…

Fight Back (2023-04-29). Grad student workers at University of Minnesota win union election by 97% majority. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Friday, April 28 over 4100 graduate student workers' votes were counted in a union election at the University of Minnesota. The vote was held over three days. When the votes were counted, the grad students turned out to have cast 2487 ballots in favor of forming a union and 70 ballots against, for a 97% majority. The grad students began signing union cards in February and turned in a strong majority on cards in March to trigger this vote. | The new bargaining unit will include graduate student workers at the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses of the university and will be represented by the Unit…

thecommunists (2023-04-29). Bank of England 'economist' to workers: accept poverty, stop asking for a pay rise. thecommunists.org The Bank of England's 'chief economist' Huw Pill announced recently that workers should stop seeking pay increases and pushing prices higher". (Britons 'need to accept' they're poorer, says Bank of England economist, The Guardian, 25 April 2023) For information to those who don't yet read Marx, this hoary old myth about high wages being the …

Brian Berletic (2023-04-29). The Critical Hour: Growing Doubt Over Ukraine's Offensive + US Difficulties Recruiting New Soldiers. thealtworld.com I join The Critical Hour to discuss growing doubts surrounding Ukraine's upcoming offensive + difficulties the US is having recruiting new soldiers for its military.

Abdel Bari Atwan (2023-04-29). Will Asad agree to meet Erdogan? thealtworld.com The Russians and Iranians are pressing hard for a reconciliation summit before the Turkish elections | When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Damascus next week he will have many important strategic issues to discuss in his talks with his counterpart Bashar al-Asad. This first visit by an Iranian president since war broke out in Syria in 2011 comes at a time when the Middle East region is on the verge of major political changes. A new map of alliances is taking shape and as a result of the rising tensions new regional wars have started or are waiting to start. | The Iranian president is going to Syria after…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-04-29). Weekly round up of the news — Israel, Nord Stream, Syria, Turkey and the state of British politics. thealtworld.com UKC News 28th April with Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen, Vanessa Beeley and Freddy Ponton.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-29). Reminder: The Media Once Bashed Trump For Transgressing The One-China Policy The US Now Spits On. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The US has been increasingly treating Taiwan like a sovereign nation with whom diplomatic relationships and alliances can be formed, in violation of its longstanding After his victory in the 2016 presidential electio…

Mike Krupa (2023-04-29). The Return of Donald Trump — Good for Poland Too. sonar21.com [NOTE FROM LARRY JOHNSON — I am not the author of this piece. It is the work of Michal Krupa, a Canadian citizen of Polish heritage who lives in Poland….

transform-network.net (2023-04-29). Movement TOGETHER Toward Social Change. transform-network.net The new left-wing party Movement Together is running in the local elections in Tirana on 14 May.

menasolidaritynetwork (2023-04-29). Sudanese organisations appeal for solidarity as rival military factions launch war. menasolidaritynetwork.com Resistance Committees, trade unions, womens' organisations and grassroots campaigns in Sudan are urgently appealing for solidarity and peace.

Ricardo Vaz (2023-04-29). Venezuela: Maduro Demands 'Maximum Transparency' as Parliament Approves Anti-Corruption Law. venezuelanalysis.com The new legal instrument is designed to facilitate the seizure of assets related to illicit activities.

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-29). Bush Family Links to Nazi Germany: "A Famous American Family" Made its Fortune from the Nazis. globalresearch.ca

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-29). Brazil Calls for Return of Bolivia and Venezuela into Mercosur. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-29). How the Hate-Machine Works. theduran.com

Staff (2023-04-29). US accounts for nearly 40% of global military spending. stephensemler.substack.com If you find these notes useful, you can support this newsletter and SPRI, here. Subscribe now Share New research by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute finds that global military spending reached $2.3 trillion in 2022, a 3.7 percent increase over 2021. European expenditures shot up 13 percent—the biggest year-to-year increase since the end of …

Staff (2023-04-29). China shifts gear on Ukraine mediation. peoplesdispatch.org For all the noise out of Washington, more and more countries are integrating their supply chains with China. Even the UK Foreign Secretary is making overtures to China, while Ukraine's Zelensky had a "long and meaningful" phone call with Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Washington's position, sanctions and all, is disintegrating. It is too early to predict …

Jeff Abbott (2023-04-29). The Other Americans: ICE Detains Former Colonel Accused of War Crimes in El Salvador. progressive.org With changes to the U.S. and Salvadoran policy over the last two decades, those responsible for the El Mozote massacre of 1981 are finally being deported and prosecuted.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-29). Will the malaria vaccine approved by Ghana be a game-changer? peoplesdispatch.org Immunologist Dr. Satyajit Rath talks about the R21 malaria vaccine recently approved by Ghana. He explains the unique aspects about the vaccine and the way it was developed and approved, as well as what lies ahead for research in the area.

Misión Verdad (2023-04-29). Covert Interference: British Council in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 27, 2023 | Cultural diplomacy is a tool that the United Kingdom has been able to use in the Venezuelan scenario with a view to imposing an agenda that projects its interests in areas that many might consider "harmless," but which have undeniable roots in the collective imagination, such as artistic and symbolic expressions of various kinds. These have been instrumentalized in what intellectual Raymond Williams

Staff (2023-04-29). President Maduro Signs Asset Forfeiture Law to Fight Corruption. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, signed the Organic Law on Asset Forfeiture, which will allow the government to take actions on assets originating from corruption. The law was handed over to the president by the head of the National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, on Friday, April 28, after it had been approved unanimously by the AN. | At the handing over ceremony at the Miraflores Palace, Rodríguez explained that the law consists of 48 complete and exhaustive articles "which include the guarantees of the people subject to this law, the procedures of asset seizure. The most important feature of this la…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-29). Socialist Unity Party Condemns Indictment of Black Liberation Activists. orinocotribune.com By Struggle La Lucha — Apr 26, 2023 | The Socialist Unity Party and Struggle-La Lucha newspaper condemn the unjust indictment of three members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and the Uhuru Movement along with three Russian nationals, announced by the U.S. Justice Department on April 18. | The indictment is a naked attempt by the Biden administration to criminalize criticism and resistance to the U.S./NATO proxy war in Ukraine. It is also a continuation of the FBI's decades-long racist war on the Black liberation movement. | The indictment accuses this long-standing movement based in the Black…

Drago Bosnic (2023-04-29). Russia's Electronic Warfare Capabilities. globalresearch.ca

Jacques Baud (2023-04-29). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca

Israel Shahak (2023-04-29). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…

Colin Todhunter (2023-04-29). West Sends Depleted Uranium Weapons to Ukraine: MEP to Warmongers — "You Make Me Sick!" globalresearch.ca

James A. Lucas (2023-04-29). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-29). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.

Robert J. Burrowes (2023-04-29). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca

Julian Rose (2023-04-29). Disbelief as "Green King Charles" Gives Royal Assent to New Gene Breeding Technology. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-29). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-04-29). WHO's Worldwide Power Grab: Beware of the New International Health Regulation and Pandemic Treaty, a Health Tyranny Never Heard of Before in Human History. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-04-29). The Democrats Plan to Steal Another Election? globalresearch.ca

Stan Cox (2023-04-29). Not a Green Bone in Their White Bodies. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-29). Bodybuilders Collapsing and Dying Suddenly. More Suspicious High Level Athlete Deaths. globalresearch.ca

Connor Freeman (2023-04-29). Russian Official: Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Crimean Fuel Depot Ablaze. news.antiwar.com A Ukrainian drone strike on an oil storage facility in the Crimean port of Sevastopol caused a massive fire, according to a Russian official cited by the Associated Press on Saturday. This comes amid an escalation in attacks against Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, and as the ever-imminent Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south and …

Editor (2023-04-29). Xi Jinping speaks with Zelensky about China's peace plan for Ukraine. mronline.org The president of China, Xi Jinping, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, held their first contact since the beginning of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in February 2022, as reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Editor (2023-04-29). Taiwan—A Pawn for U.S. War on China. mronline.org While the U.S.-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine continues unabated, the U.S. is preparing at breakneck speed for war with China, using Taiwan as the excuse. Taiwan, like Ukraine, is a pawn. The military and economic threats on both China and Russia are a desperate bid to quash the emergence of a multipolar world.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-29). Who gains from a forever war in Ukraine? mronline.org The newly elected president of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is an unusual European politician. He is the second president in his country with a military background but the first without political experience.

_____ (2023-04-29). Regarding the current state of US-China relations. journal-neo.org

Sarah Hathway (2023-04-29). Community rallies against Geelong council job cuts. greenleft.org.au The Australian Services Union initiated a protest outside the City of Greater Geelong Council meeting to show support council workers facing redundancies. Sarah Hathway reports.

The Exposé (2023-04-29). The Ukraine-Biden Connection and its credible link to Russia's Invasion. expose-news.com The Biden family's ties to Ukraine have been a source of controversy and speculation, particularly during the 2020 US presidential election. This article will delve into the Ukraine-Biden connection, focusing on Hunter …

The Exposé (2023-04-29). Child Abuse?: The impact of pushing Transgender Ideology on Children in Schools instead of Scientific Facts. expose-news.com The transgender ideology has garnered significant attention and debate in recent years, with some groups advocating for a more inclusive understanding of gender, while others argue that the movement is rooted in …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). German news media identify potential new European war front: Gagauzia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleApril 29, 2023 Moldova: How Russian is the autonomous region of Gagauzia? Gagauzia, a region in the south of the Republic of Moldova, elects a new governor this Sunday….[M]ost people there remain loyal to Russia. When the people of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia in the south of the Republic of Moldova vote …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). Germany trains Ukrainian special forces, tank crews for attacks on Russian forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 29, 2023 Ukrainian special forces are training in Germany Bundeswehr specialists train Ukrainian special forces in Germany for counter-offensive operations against the Russian army. [T]he exercises were organized in more than 10 bases of the German Armed Forces. Before that, German military experts taught Ukrainians how to operate Leopard tanks and Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). Turkey to open combat drone center in Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 29, 2023 The presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey answered the questions of CNN Turk reporter President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Amina Erdogan, who participated in the "TEKNOFEST" festival…. "…I said that I am in Turkey for the third …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). NATO allies, partners provide Ukraine with 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Al JazeeraApril 27, 2023 Ukraine has received 98% of promised combat vehicles: NATO chief NATO allies and partner countries have provided Ukraine with 1,550 armoured vehicles and 230 tanks to form units and help it retake territory from Russian forces, the military alliance's chief said. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO secretary general, said on Thursday that the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). New pact mandates EU honor NATO's Article 5 collective war clause. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 27, 2023 Thriving NATO, EU ties amid shifting security dynamics in Europe Ryszard CzarneckiFormer minister of EU Affairs in Poland, member of the European Parliament The relationship between NATO and the European Union is essential for European security and defense. As the security environment becomes more complex and unpredictable, the two organizations must …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). Sardinia: NATO strike force practices war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 27, 2023 NATO's high-alert task force to test fighting mettle in Sardinia exercise Elements of NATO's quick-reaction spearhead force are being put through their paces this week in Sardinia, where a series of drills is intended to showcase its fighting capabilities. The unit is part of the NATO Response Force and was …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). France: NATO's rehearsal for war with Russia includes cyber, space, electromagnetic components. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 28, 2023 French-hosted multinational exercise strengthens NATO collective defence‚ÄØ The multinational joint exercise ORION has started with 12,000 participants conducting air-land integrated training across the French territory based on a NATO collective defence scenario.‚ÄØPowerful, modern, well-trained, interoperable and certified armed forces enable Allied nations to meet the requirements…. From April 19 to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-29). Pentagon, NATO eye return to Central Asia: Russian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 28, 2023 Russia stands in the way of the USA; Shoigu announced: We're raising combat readiness Russia is increasing combat readiness at its bases in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The decision was made in light of attempts by the United States and its allies to renew their military presence in Central Asia, Russian Defense Minister …

Paulo Cabral (2023-04-29). Challenges and key issues in Paraguay's general election. america.cgtn.com On Sunday, voters in Paraguay will go to the polls for the 2023 general election that includes the presidency, parliament and local governments. The biggest question is whether the long-ruling Colorado Party will retain the presidency or if the opposition will come out with a victory. …

Mark Niu (2023-04-29). Innovation tech for seniors. america.cgtn.com In the world of hi-tech products, the target market is often viewed as the young consumer eager to get the latest gadget. But there are a number of companies starting to realize that there's a growing demand from consumers who are a little more …

Anonymous103 (2023-04-29). Abbas-Ali Soleimani — Random Attack Or Attempt To Sow Discord? southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by Gavin O'Reilly | Wednesday's In September, less than 24 hours after Iran had joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation — a Beiji…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-29). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 28, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-29). Military Situation In Iraq On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-29). Military Situation In Syria On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 29, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 29, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions near Homs. Three civilians were wounded; | On April 29, the US-led coalition held maneuvers over one of their military bases in Deir Ezzor countryside; | On April 28, ISIS claimed responsibility for targeting an SDF commander in the Busayrah town. | MORE ON THE TOPIC:

Anonymous103 (2023-04-29). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army shot down a Mi-8 helicopter near Raygorodok; | The Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Chasov Yar; | Russian forces destroyed five armoured vehicles, two pickups, one howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two tanks, three infantry vehicles, two armoured vehicles, 12 motor in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, one D-30 howitzer in the Kherson region; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 3 tanks, 3 armour…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). China's Middle East Envoy Visits Syria, Holds Meeting With President Al-Assad. southfront.org Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with China's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On April 29, China's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Ju, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on an official visit. | The Syrian Arab News Agency said that the Chinese envoy held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, before meeting with President Bashar al-Assad. | The central topic during the meeting between al-Assad and Jun was…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). In Video: Russian Helicopters Attack Ukrainian Positions With LMUR Missiles. southfront.org The LMUR missile. © Dmitry Litovkin/TASS | On April 28, video footage surfaced online showing Russian strikes against five fortified positions of Kiev forces in the special operation zone from the last few months. | The strikes were carried out by Mi-28NM attack helicopters armed with advanced Lightweight Multifunction Missile (LMUR), which is also known as the Izdeliye 305. The footage indicates that all five positions were hit with pinpoint accuracy. | The LMUR was especially developed by t…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). Iran Airs Footage Of Its Commandos Seizing U.S.-Bound Oil Tanker In Gulf Of Oman. southfront.org File image. | On April 28, Iranian state television aired video footage documenting the seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Advantage Sweet. | The footage showed masked Iranian navy commandos boarding the United States-bound tanker from a helicopter on

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). ISIS Cells In Central Syria Killed 84 People This Month: Monitoring Group. southfront.org Illustrative image | ISIS cells in Syria's central region carried out 23 attacks and killed 84 people during the month of April, according to a new report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The report, which was released on April 29, said that seven of the terrorist group's attacks took place in the eastern Homs countryside, two in the southern Raqqa countryside, nine in the western Deir Ezzor countryside, four in the eastern Hama countryside and one was in the southern countryside of Alepp…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). Russian Tor-M2 System Shoots Downs Ukrainian Furia Drone In Newly Released Footage. southfront.org Screengrab, by the Russian Ministry of Defense, via Sputnik. | On April 29, the Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage showing a Tor-M2 air defense system intercepting a drone of Kiev forces over the special military operation zone. | The Tor-M2 first tracks the small drone, identified as an A1-CM Furia, with its radar and optical systems, then shoots it down with a single missile. | The Tor-M2 is a deeply upgraded version of the Soviet-era Tor medium-altitude, short…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). Syrian Security Forces Seized Loads Of Weapons From ISIS Hideouts In Daraa (Photos). southfront.org FILE IMAGE: Sputnik/ Iliya Pitalev. | Syrian government forces have seized loads of weapons and ammunition from ISIS hideouts in the southern governorate of Daraa, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on April 29. | Citing a security source, the state-run news agency said that the weapons and ammunition were uncovered during recent combing operations thanks to information provided by the locals in Daraa city and its countryside."Authorities are still working to pursue terrorists and clear liberated areas from t…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-29). Three Civilians Wounded In Israeli Airstrikes On Syria's Homs (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Early on April 29, three civilians were wounded when a series of Israeli strikes hit the outskirts of the Syrian city of Homs. | Citing a military official, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said that a civilian fuel station caught fire as a result of the strike. A number of fuel tankers and trucks were also burned."At around 00: 50 [21: 50 GMT]…the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack with a number of missiles, from the direction of north…

Editor (2023-04-29). Interpreting for the US Army of the Deaf. scheerpost.com

Keith Brower Brown, Labor Notes. (2023-04-29). Whose Green Transition? Ours! popularresistance.org Huge changes are coming for our workplaces, quick as a heat wave. This month Joe Biden inked new rules to make all-electrics the majority of new cars sold in America within a decade. | To charge all those batteries, many of the largest states are pushing to power their grids with two-thirds clean energy by the same deadline. | These green shifts have put billion-dollar signs in the eyes of bosses. Public cash is pouring out to subsidize cleaner manufacturing and energy. Corporations aim to cash in double by cutting unions out.

Olivia Wood, Left Voice. (2023-04-29). State Bills Would Eliminate Long-Term Job Security In Higher Education. popularresistance.org Last Tuesday, Republican legislators in the North Carolina state house of representatives proposed H.B. 715, the so-called "Higher Ed Modernization and Affordability Act." Its actual purpose is to destabilize academic jobs and exert political surveillance over North Carolina's sixteen public universities and 58 public community colleges. Last Thursday, the Texas state senate passed a similar bill, S.B. 18. | The North Carolina bill has several provisions, but the prospective elimination of tenure is getting the most attention. Under this provision, the tenure system would be eliminated for all new hires from July…

Rising Tide North America, Popular Resistance. (2023-04-29). Organize A Stop Cop City Solidarity Action. popularresistance.org The organizing against Cop City continues. Over 70% of Atlanta residents do not want it. For years, the city residents have been outspoken in opposition, filling city halls, organizing tree sits, contacting every level of government. In response the Georgia State Police murdered a land defender, Tortuguita in January, and have since charged over 40 people with domestic terrorism. | Georgia police have responded with overwhelming and disproportionate violence. We know that this state repression will only grow with a huge influx of police into the majority Black city, and that cops from all over will be trained at…

Staff (2023-04-29). An Active, Growing, and Succeeding Movement to Abolish the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org

Trinity Tran, LA Progressive. (2023-04-29). Current Bank Crashes Demonstrate Why We Need Public Banking. popularresistance.org The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank — the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history respectively — has laid bare the vulnerability of the private banking sector. | With over 563 federally insured banks toppling between 2001 and 2023, it's impossible to ignore: The status quo is unsustainable. Amid this financial turbulence, the need for public banking has never been more pressing. It's high time we seriously consider public banking as a stable, transparent, and accountable alternative that would firmly anchor public interest at the heart of the financial sy…

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-29). The Battle of Sainte Soline. unicornriot.ninja

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-04-29). Laos-Cuba relations enjoy excellent conditions. plenglish.com Vientiane, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The Member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba Roberto Morales on Saturday expressed his deep satisfaction at noting excellent state of relations with Laos.

Anonymous103 (2023-04-29). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-04-29). Strengthening and expanding global solidarity with Cuba is a need. plenglish.com Mexico, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The need to strengthen and expand solidarity with Cuba to all friends, intellectuals, artists, and territorial and feminist movements is imperative, a veteran Argentinean fighter told Prensa Latina in Mexico.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). 5 killed in Texas shooting, including 8-year-old child. plenglish.com Washington, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) A Texas man went next door with a rifle and began shooting his neighbors, killing an 8-year-old and four others inside the house, after the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). Cuba reports 23 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com To date, 156 patients had been hospitalized, 68 were suspected cases and 88 were confirmed active cases. | Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Cuba has reached 14,347,729 tests, of which 1,113,263 came back positive. | Out of the total cases, 20 were confirmed contact cases and three with no source of infection specified. | Cuba ¥s overall death toll has remained at 8,530, for a 0.77% fatality rate compared to 1% worldwide and 1.53% in the Americas.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). Cubans, Venezuelans to pay tribute to José Martí. plenglish.com Caracas, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Cubans and Venezuelans on Saturday honored José Martí at the state of Bolivar, Venezuela, on the occasion of the 128th anniversary of the Cuban Apostle's death.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). Goyal: India should aim for trillion economy by 2047. plenglish.com New Delhi, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday called for a trillion economy by 2047 while delivering the inaugural address at 'India Calling Conference 2023' organized by the Indian Merchants Chamber in Mumbai.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). Israeli strikes destroy gas station, injure three civilians in Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Three people have been injured and a civilian fuel station caught fire as a result of an Israeli attack on Saturday on a site near the Syrian city of Homs.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). Over 6,000 Egyptians evacuated from Sudan. plenglish.com Cairo, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian authorities have to date evacuated 6,399 nationals from Sudan, a nation wrapped up in a conflict between the Army and a paramilitary militia, an official source reported Saturday.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-04-29). Re-election may be an obstacle-loaded road for Joe Biden. plenglish.com Washington, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Skepticism generated among voters by the fact that he (Joe Biden) is an octogenarian and facing up low approval ratings, are today ¥s stumbling blocks in the path of the President Joe Biden in his desire to win reelection.

SAM (2023-04-29). Daniel Ellsberg Receives The Sam Adams Award For Integrity. progressivehub.net ERIC GARRIS | ANTIWAR.COM

Staff (2023-04-29). Autoridades desmienten rumores sobre variación del precio del pan de la canasta básica. cubadebate.cu Ante rumores sobre un posible cambio del precio del pan de la canasta básica, la Empresa Provincial de la Industria Alimentaria de La Habana (EPIA) señaló que no está dispuesta ninguna variación con respecto al precio de venta. "Está establecido que el pan de la canasta básica (pan rendondo de 80g) cueste un peso en moneda nacional". Así se mantendrá.

Staff (2023-04-29). Con mira en las elecciones de Argentina: Cristina Kirchner marcó un perfil del candidato. cubadebate.cu Calentada por la corrida del dólar, la expectativa por el discurso de Cristina Kirchner había subido varios grados de temperatura. La presión sobre la necesidad de un adelanto inmediato sobre las elecciones se interponía justamente con un momento muy desfavorable para cualquier definición en ese sentido. Cualquier nombre hubiera sido arrojado a la sartén ardiente de la corrida contra el dólar.

Staff (2023-04-29). Iniciará visita a Cuba el presidente de la Duma Estatal de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Duma Estatal (Cámara Baja del Parlamento de Rusia), Viacheslav Volodin, inicia este sábado una visita oficial a Cuba. Volodin, junto a diputados y representantes de varios departamentos, llegará a La Habana, donde se celebrará la primera reunión de la comisión de cooperación con la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba.

Staff (2023-04-29). El despedidor de duelos; suspiros y lágrimas. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-04-29). Delegación presidida por Morales Ojeda desarrolla actividades oficiales en Laos. cubadebate.cu De "muy provechoso y fructífero" calificó el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, el encuentro con el compañero Bounthong Chitmany, miembro del Buró Político y miembro permanente del secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Popular Revolucionario Lao.

Staff (2023-04-29). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este sábado 29 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 29 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-04-29). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica para el horario pico nocturno una afectación de 528 MW. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica pronostica para el horario pico nocturno de este sábado una disponibilidad de 2 462 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 920 MW, para un déficit de 458 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se estima una afectación de 528 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-04-29). El tiempo: Calor, escasas lluvias y vientos moderados en occidente. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, nublándose en la tarde hacia zonas del interior de centro y oriente, con escasas lluvias. En la tarde se alcanzarán temperaturas máximas entre 32 y 35 grados Celsius. En la noche las temperaturas estarán entre 23 y 26 grados Celsius.

Staff (2023-04-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 29 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-04-29). Hay poco litio porque no habíamos buscado lo suficiente: Irán lo demostró. cubadebate.cu Buscamos litio como se buscaba oro en el Siglo XIX. Ahora, Irán ha encontrado el segundo yacimiento de litio más grande del mundo. El segundo y, muy probablemente, el penúltimo yacimiento de enorme tamaño que todavía está por explotar. La industria se afana por localizar nuevos y mejores espacios para extraer un mineral que promete riqueza.

Staff (2023-04-29). Delegación cubana destaca en ciclismo durante los V Juegos del Alba 2023. cubadebate.cu La increíble fuerza en el remate de Yansel Arias le dio otra medalla de oro a la delegación cubana en el ciclismo de pista de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023.Dayron Ortega se encargó de abrir la velocidad olímpica varonil, guiando al trío de antillanos que anotaría su nombre en letras doradas en este evento multideportivo.

Staff (2023-04-29). Julio César La Cruz lidera el equipo cubano en busca del tricampeonato mundial de boxeo. cubadebate.cu Una valla promocional en la que aparece la imagen del cubano Julio César La Cruz recuerda en Taskent a los visitantes que está por comenzar el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo 2023 en esta ciudad. La foto muestra al bicampeón olímpico con los brazos en alto, en signo de victoria, y ocupa distintos espacios de la urbe. La pasión comienza el 14 de mayo.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). India-made cough syrup: Mystery middleman may be new clue to deaths of dozens of children. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). One family, five candidates: Dynasties rule rural Thailand. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Apple and Amazon 'committed' to big screen, says theatres boss. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Nio plans budget European EV for under 30,000 euros – Der Spiegel. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Louis Vuitton dazzles luxury-seeking Seoul with first pre-fall show. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). "Marugame Udon" – From "Udon King" Of Japan To "King Of Eating Out" Of The World. channelnewsasia.com Udon chain restaurant Marugame Seimen, its history, growth, expansion and the challenges it faced when opening a branch of Hong Kong's TamJai noodle restaurant in Japan are featured this week.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). First condominium launch after new cooling measures sees 70% sales. channelnewsasia.com Blossoms By The Park is the first condominium to be launched after the increased additional buyer's stamp duties came into effect on Thursday (Apr 27).

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). 'Not a black-and-white' matter: Mufti of Singapore sets out detailed views on LGBT issues. channelnewsasia.com This is the first time a Mufti of Singapore has done so publicly, and he also talks about how the Muslim community is navigating these issues.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Australian rules-Tasmania set for AFL team after govt stadium pledge. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Azerbaijan stays on F1 calendar until 2026. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Chelsea players baffled by poor form, says Sterling. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Chiefs edge Crusaders in thriller to extend winning streak. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Ronaldo scores to keep Al-Nassr's slim title hopes alive. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Espargaro rides his luck to snatch pole at Spanish GP. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Leclerc crashes but takes pole for Baku sprint race. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Liverpool boss Klopp wary of Spurs threat. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Singapore's Loh Kean Yew through to Badminton Asia Championships final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in 2027. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-29). New Zealand fights to save its national bird. channelnewsasia.com

Mothers on the March (2023-04-29). Friday 4/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-29). Presidente de Argentina oficializa convocatoria a elecciones. telesurtv.net Este año se eligen en Argentina presidente y vice presidente, así como 130 diputados y senadores.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-29). Muertos tras sacrificio de secta cristiana keniana llegan a 110. telesurtv.net Los obispos de Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi y Taita Taveta también pidieron el establecimiento de tribunales cristianos donde se pueda procesar a los líderes de la iglesia.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-29). Siguen combates en calles de Sudán pese a un alto al fuego. telesurtv.net Al menos 512 personas han muerto y casi 4.200 han resultado heridas, según la ONU, aunque se cree que la cifra real es mucho mayor.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-29). Presidente Lula firma demarcación de seis tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño señaló que la lucha por la demarcación de los pueblos indígenas es "una lucha por el respeto".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-29). Presidente Putin asegura que Rusia no está aislada. telesurtv.net "Ampliaremos relaciones pragmáticas, equitativas y de beneficio mutuo", afirmó el jefe de Estado ruso.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-29). Ejército de Israel asesina a joven palestino en Belén, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina indicó que la víctima era Mustafa Amer Sabbah, de 16 años de edad.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-29). Aumenta a 50 la cifra de muertos tras alud de tierra en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Secretaría General de Riesgos de Ecuador indicó que aún faltan por recuperar alrededor de 38 personas más.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-29). Rige veda electoral en Paraguay de cara a comicios generales. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Paraguay informó que miembros de ese ente acompañaron el proceso de retiro de propaganda electoral de la vía pública en diferentes ciudades.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-29). Promulgan Ley Orgánica de Extinción de Dominio en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado reiteró que están dispuestos a ir a fondo en la lucha contra los bandidos, las mafias y los corruptos, sea quien sea.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-29). Violencia afecta reinicio de las clases en Costa de Ecuador. telesurtv.net De las carteras Educación e Interior, el plan Escuelas Seguras prevé que la Policía se movilice en horas estratégicas.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-29). Protestan contra la siniestralidad laboral en Francia. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes expresaron que las políticas públicas "no están a la altura del desafío" ante los accidentes mortales en el ámbito laboral.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-29). Italia reporta disminución de casos de Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net Fue registrado el descenso de la incidencia con 39 casos por 100.000 habitantes, menos que los 48 de la semana anterior.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-04-29). FAO prevé acciones para probable llegada del fenómeno El niño. telesurtv.net Tras una prolongada presencia La Niña se ha retirado del panorama atmosférico mundial y ha dejado paso a una probable transición a El Niño.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-29). Gobierno colombiano dialogará con grupos armados de Medellín. telesurtv.net El alto comisionado para la Paz de Colombia dijo que estiman desmovilizar entre 12 mil a 14 mil personas pertenecientes a varios grupos delictivos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-29). Cuba suma nueve medallas de oro en atletismo de V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Las disciplinas de campo y pista de los V Juegos del ALBA concluirán este sábado en la que están programadas 10 finales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-29). Perú despliega militares y policías en frontera con Chile. telesurtv.net El despliegue de militares en la zonas fronterizas ha preocupado a organizaciones sociales por la violación de los Derechos Humanos de los migrantes.

Staff (2023-04-29). Díaz-Canel condecora a Héroes del Trabajo de la República de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, encabezó hoy en La Habana el acto de entrega de las condecoraciones otorgadas a trabajadores y colectivos destacados del país. Once trabajadores excepcionales recibieron el título de Héroes del Trabajo de la República de Cuba.

Staff (2023-04-29). La Colmenita de Cuba recibe a Ana de Armas (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Ana de Armas, y su novio, el empresario Paul Boukadakis, fueron recibidos hoy por niños y niñas en la sede capitalina del grupo de teatro infantil La Colmenita. Manifestaron su admiración por el trabajo de La Colmenita y su alegría por poder compartir con los pequeños y adolescentes. La actriz dijo que hubiera querido ser una niña de La Colmenita.

Staff (2023-04-29). LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol: Vegueros y Avispas no ceden espacio. cubadebate.cu En una jornada eufórica del madero, que incluyó el quinto Súper KO de la temporada, los conjuntos de Pinar del Río y Santiago de Cuba ganaron sus respectivos duelos y, dado el fracaso de Artemisa, se abrazaron en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que mañana cerrará sus sextas subseries particulares.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-29). Organizaciones campesinas acuerdan acciones de lucha en Perú. telesurtv.net Examinan situación actual del país. Prevén dar continuidad a estos debates durante la Asamblea de los Pueblos, el próximo domingo.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-29). Autorizan intervención de archivos de inteligencia colombiana. telesurtv.net La JEP tiene la función de administrar justicia transicional y conocer de los delitos cometidos en el marco del conflicto armado.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-29). Denuncian en Guatemala despojo de tierras a indígenas. telesurtv.net La concesión de la autopista de Palín-Escuintla se otorgó a Marhnos SA, que ha cobrado 283.717.949 dólares en 25 años.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-29). Persisten combates en Sudán al cumplirse 15 días de enfrentamientos. telesurtv.net Desde el inicio de los enfrentamientos en Sudán ninguna de las iniciativas de cese al fuego ha sido respetado completamente por ambas partes.

Anonymous349 (2023-04-29). Suspected Drone Attack Causes Heavy Fire At Oil Terminal In Sevastopol. southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | A heavy fire was reported at the oil storage facility in the Russian city of Sevastopol on April 29 morning (local time). | According to preliminary information shared by Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, the facility was hit by an unmanned aerial vehicle."All security and rescue services are on the scene. The area of the fire is about 1,000 square meters," Razvozhayev wrote on Telegram. "There is no threat to civilian infrastructure." | Later, the governor appeared on the scene…

Collin P. Poirot, The Real News Network. (2023-04-29). The DOJ Is Using 'Foreign Agents' Accusations To Repress Black Liberation Organizers. popularresistance.org On July 29, 2022, Omali Yeshitela and his wife, Ona Zene, awoke at 5 o'clock in the morning to the sound of flash grenades and drones, as heavily armed FBI agents stormed into their home searching for evidence of organizational ties to the Russian government. Yeshitela is the 80-year-old chair of the African People's Socialist Party, a Pan-Africanist political party founded in 1972 and headquartered in Florida. His wife is the deputy chair. | Last week, nine months after the raid, the Department of Justice unsealed new grand jury indictments against Yeshitela, as well as Jesse Nevel, Penny Hess, and Gazi Kodzo[md…

Michaela Herrmann, Desmog. (2023-04-29). The Rise Of The 'Climate Friendly' Cow. popularresistance.org In early March, global food giant Tyson unveiled a new beef product line at the 2023 annual industry meat conference. Named "BrazenTM Beef", it was the first ever product of its kind to receive the "Climate-Friendly" stamp from the US Department of Agriculture. | The brand, which grew out of Tyson's "Climate-Smart Beef Program", reportedly earned this badge through securing a 10 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions compared to regular North American beef. | The company is frank about the product's marketing strategy. Tyson told the Progressive Grocer it is "trying to be upbeat and different", with something th…

Rachell Sanchez-Smith, Olivia Paschal Labor Notes. (2023-04-29). As Arkansas Tyson Plant Closes, Workers Strike Over Treatment. popularresistance.org Striking workers gathered in front of a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Van Buren, Arkansas, earlier this month, holding protest signs reading "Justice for Workers" and chanting in Spanish "si se puede" ("yes we can") and "juntos venceremos" ("together we'll win"). A few weeks earlier, they received notice from Tyson—the multinational poultry and meat processing giant headquartered about an hour away in Springdale, Arkansas—that their plant would be shuttered on May 12. The Van Buren plant employs almost 1,000 workers, many of them immigrants from El Salvador, Mexico, and Laos, some of whom ha…

Seymour Hersh, Scheer Post. (2023-04-29). Confessions Of A Political Flack. popularresistance.org Last weekend the New York Times published a report that President Biden has been missing in action in recent months when it comes to serious question-and-answer sessions with the Washington press corps. The obvious reason for the lack of press conferences is "to protect" the president from unscripted exchanges that often result in missteps and confusion. | Had I been writing the piece, I might have added that the president is intent on not blurting out an unwanted truth. And he is not alone in avoiding the press. The fact is that Secretary of State Tony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have sim…

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2023-04-28: News Headlines

Alexandra Shaw, Melanie Leis, Peter Howitt, Neelam Dhingra, Mike Durkin, Ara Darzi (2023-04-29). Correspondence] From plans to actions: closing the implementation gap for patient safety. thelancet.com On Feb 23—24, 2023, the 5th Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety in Montreux, Switzerland, marked the first convening of global leaders to discuss patient safety for more than 3 years. The summit provided the opportunity to reimagine the way safe care is delivered using learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic.

ELEL (2023-04-29). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Verstovsek S, Gerds AT, Vannucchi AM, et al. Momelotinib versus danazol in symptomatic patients with anaemia and myelofibrosis (MOMENTUM): results from an international, double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. Lancet 2023; 401: 269—80—In this Article, one patient who was counted as a responder for the secondary endpoints of transfusion independence response and splenic response should have been a non-responder according to the study protocol, because of the receipt of a prohibited anti-myelofibrosis therapy during the study period.

Eric Reinhart (2023-04-29). Perspectives] Abolitional public health. thelancet.com "When we first got there, it was like we had landed in Siberia as it might have been just after World War 2. Huge rooms of skeletal figures with sunken eyes wasting away in their bunks, coughing and staring into cups of sputum. It was like a scene from Kafka: absurd because so totally preventable and so bureaucratically determined." Paul Farmer said this to me when I called him in 2020 to ask him to tell me again about the work that he, Salmaan Keshavjee, and colleagues at Partners in Health did in Russia two decades earlier.

Jacqui Thornton (2023-04-29). World Report] Hepatitis Fund aims to accelerate viral hepatitis elimination. thelancet.com A foundation focused solely on ending viral hepatitis is holding an inaugural global resource mobilisation conference in May to raise US$150 million. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Jane Galvà£o (2023-04-29). Correspondence] COVID-19: forgetting a pandemic that is not over. thelancet.com Richard Horton's commentary1 speaks to the importance of ensuring accountability especially when considering an event as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic. We argue that accountability should also include not forgetting.

José Szapocznik, Guilherme Faviero, Akua S Dansua, Daniel G Bausch, Jorge Saavedra (2023-04-29). Correspondence] The importance of accountability in tackling future pandemics. thelancet.com In Richard Horton's Offline,1 he raises two issues that can undermine the future success of the pandemic agreement being negotiated by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body: WHO's resistance to an independent high-level council outside its governance structure and the absence of meaningful accountability in large-scale WHO initiatives.




Munyaradzi Makoni (2023-04-29). World Report] Power cuts and South Africa's health care. thelancet.com South Africa's electricity shortage has seen power cuts taking a toll on hospitals. Munyaradzi Makoni reports from Cape Town.

Nelson Aghogho Evaborhene (2023-04-29). Correspondence] The Pandemic Fund—towards equitable financing for pandemics. thelancet.com On Feb 3, 2023, the Secretariat of the newly established Pandemic Fund made a call for Expressions of Interest for the first round of funding for potential projects.1 The Pandemic Fund was created last year to provide additional streams of income to help low-income countries better prepare for and respond to future disease outbreaks. Therefore, the Pandemic Fund will be prioritising areas that build on surveillance for diseases, laboratory systems, and public health workforce capacities in eligible countries.

Richard Horton (2023-04-29). Comment] Offline: The aftermath of crisis. thelancet.com Although history might never repeat itself, crises do come along with alarming regularity. After a crisis, such as a pandemic, we understandably focus on how to prevent that particular calamity from recurring. But the next pandemic may not be for some years yet. It seems equally important that we examine what might happen in the quiet aftermath of crisis. After a shock like COVID-19, we should expect a different future to the one we would have had without the pandemic. There may be risks we wish to mitigate in this uncertain period of reconstruction.

Shawn Yuan (2023-04-29). World Report] Hospitals closed amid Sudan violence. thelancet.com Hundreds of people have died in fighting between rival military factions and aid agencies have reported that their supplies have been looted. Shawn Yuan reports.

Shireen J Jejeebhoy (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Gender inclusivity in India's National Family Health Survey. thelancet.com India's National Family Health Surveys (NFHSs), the most recent of which was done in 2019—21 (NFHS-5),1 have provided rich insights into women's wellbeing and agency and the progress made in enabling women to claim their rights. The NFHSs have allowed policy makers, programme implementers, and researchers to track over time women's nutritional status, access to institutional delivery services, educational status, and agency—namely, participation in household decision making, freedom of movement, control over resources, freedom from spousal violence, and other indicators reflecting voice and choice.

Sridhar Venkatapuram (2023-04-29). Perspectives] A radical proposal for development assistance for health. thelancet.com Olusoji Adeyi starts his book on global health with an epigraph quoting Nestor, a character in Homer's Odyssey. In the ancient Greek epic poem, Nestor has returned home from fighting in the Trojan war and he promises to tell all of what he knows happened. From such an epigraph, it is plausible to expect that the book will recount a comparable tale of an epic war. Adeyi recently retired from a long career at senior levels of global health institutions, the last of which was at the World Bank as Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice.




The Lancet (2023-04-29). Editorial] Moving past the COVID-19 emergency in the USA. thelancet.com The COVID-19 emergency in the USA is ending. On May 11, the US public health emergency declaration will expire, and other emergency authorisations have already stopped. As a result, sweeping provisions to support the COVID-19 response are ceasing. These changes have symbolic importance too. To say that the emergency is over is a watershed moment in one of the worst health disasters in the history of the USA. What happens now?

Utkarsh Agrawal, Chris Robertson, Aziz Sheikh (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Moving towards a precision approach for prevention of severe COVID-19 — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We welcome the Correspondence from Westyn Branch-Elliman and Paul A Monach in which they hypothesise that there are some individuals who, after completion of their primary COVID-19 vaccination course, do not need frequent vaccine re-dosing; others who might benefit from periodic re-dosing; and others who could, irrespective of the number of doses given, respond poorly to vaccines.1…

Vanishree Joseph, N V Madhuri (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Gender inclusivity in India's National Family Health Survey — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In our Correspondence,1 we did not question why women are excluded from the inquiry of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS); rather, we questioned why women are denied their epistemic authority and whose interests are served when interviewing women as part of the NFHS.2 The whole process of production, processing, and presentation of data needs to be looked at from women's perspectives.

Westyn Branch-Elliman, Paul A Monach (2023-04-29). Correspondence] Moving towards a precision approach for prevention of severe COVID-19. thelancet.com Replication of results in science is always reassuring, so we were pleased to see that Utkarsh Agrawal and colleagues,1 using data from all regions of the UK, identified nearly identical risk factors as we did for severe COVID-19 despite vaccination among a nationwide cohort of US veterans.2 An advantage of our study was the analysis of multiple subgroups, which allowed estimation of absolute risks on the basis of age and specific details about immune-compromised status. Advantages of the study by Agrawal and colleagues include the use of a variable that summarises the number of severe comorbidities at the patien…

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newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-28). Minnesota Senate passes Democracy for the People Act—prohibits foreign-influenced corporate spending in elections. nationofchange.org The bill, which garnered 80 percent of Minnesota voters' support, according to a statewide poll conducted in November, will head to the governor's desk, who pledged to sign it.

Carl Gibson (2023-04-28). How the people can take down Fox News for good. nationofchange.org The network is currently in a very vulnerable position that can be exploited by everyday, ordinary cable customers like us.

Robert S. Becker (2023-04-28). The rampage of reckless individualism matches climate change as a global threat. nationofchange.org Reckless individualism delivers just as many body blows to collective freedom as fascism, communism or fundamentalism.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-28). Unauthorized Disclosure: Subscriber Show For April 28. thedissenter.org In this episode for "Unauthorized Disclosure" subscribers, Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola discuss a report on the US military industrial-complex…

Kyle Anzalone (2023-04-28). Kremlin Dismisses Claims Russia Is Preparing a Nuclear Weapons Test. news.antiwar.com A Kremlin spokesperson has rebuked a claim by an American diplomat that Moscow was preparing to test a nuclear weapon. Russia maintains it is committed to the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty so long as other parties adhere to it. On Friday, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesperson, responded to questions about a potential nuclear weapons test. …

F. William Engdahl (2023-04-28). De cómo Blackrock Investment Fund desencadenó la crisis energética mundial. globalizacion.ca

Ramzy Baroud (2023-04-28). øPueden los BRICS triunfar sobre el FMI y el Banco Mundial? globalizacion.ca

Prof Alfred McCoy (2023-04-28). The Rise of China, And the Fall of the US? globalresearch.ca

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-04-28). Russia-Africa Relations under "The Crisis of the Existing World Order" globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-04-28). NATO Wants Georgia Involved in Its Proxy War with Russia. globalresearch.ca

Larry Johnson (2023-04-28). Ukraine's Promised Counter Offensive Destined for Abject Failure. globalresearch.ca

Kate Hudson (2023-04-28). Britain's Decision to Send Depleted Uranium Munitions to Ukraine Will Have Grim Consequences. globalresearch.ca

The Free Thought Project (2023-04-28). Groups Pushing Vaccine Passports, Mandates Were Quietly Funded by Pfizer. globalresearch.ca

Tanalís Padilla (2023-04-28). Cuba and the Children of Chernobyl. globalresearch.ca

Bryant Harris (2023-04-28). Congressional China Panel Preps Proposals to Rapidly Arm Taiwan. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Lowenthal (2023-04-28). The Censorship-Industrial Complex. globalresearch.ca

Margaret Kimberley (2023-04-28). Chinese "Police Stations" and War Propaganda. globalresearch.ca

Umar A Farooq (2023-04-28). 'A Chilling Effect': Muslim Charities Fall Prey to Canada's Double Standards. globalresearch.ca

Kyle Anzalone (2023-04-28). US Ambassador Blasts Hungary's Call for Ceasefire in Ukraine as 'Cynical'. globalresearch.ca

Brett Wilkins (2023-04-28). Bipartisan US Bill Aims to Prevent A.I. from Launching Nuclear Weapons. globalresearch.ca

Phil Miller (2023-04-28). UK Covers Up Somaliland Massacre Report. globalresearch.ca

Matt Agorist (2023-04-28). WATCH: How to Shame the Warmongers in Mainstream Media Into Embarrassing Silence in Under Four Minutes. globalresearch.ca

South Front (2023-04-28). Video: Ukraine War: The Battle for Bakhmut. globalresearch.ca

Ken Meyercord (2023-04-28). Free Speech? "First They Come for … Before They Come for You." globalresearch.ca

Josh Mitteldorf (2023-04-28). Windfall for a U.S. Election Software Company and a Muzzle for Anyone Who Questions Election Integrity. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-28). Boxers Are Collapsing and Dying Suddenly. More Suspicious Deaths Among High Level Athletes. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-04-28). Doctors Were Bribed for COVID Vaccination Coercion. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-04-28). Contagion: US Banking Woes, and the Rise of the Great Reset. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-04-28). Sri Lanka IMF Program Cannot Solve Internal Crisis. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-04-28). Selected Articles: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump: The Left-Right Punch to Corporatist Fascism. globalresearch.ca By Corporatism, with its offspring Fascism and Nazism, is supported by totalitarians of the left and the right and its libertarian …

Staff (2023-04-28). A Video Discussion of Oromia with WBW's Executive Director. davidswanson.org By OMN Insight, April 27, 2023 David Swanson discusses peace negotiations between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army. See: worldbeyondwar.org/oromia

Ben Norton (2023-04-28). US corporations cash in on Ukraine's oil and gas. geopoliticaleconomy.com As Ukraine sells off public assets in a privatization spree, US fossil fuel corporations like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Halliburton are in talks to run its oil and gas industry, and the IMF is imposing the Washington Consensus.

Jenny Pierson (2023-04-28). Is Politics All in the Mind? independentmediainstitute.org Do conservative and liberal brains work differently? What once might have been a semi-serious topic for kitchen-table discussions of political differences has burgeoned into a lively area of research for neural scientists. Increased ability to observe brain structure and function makes this possible, but the motivation comes from the sharply more partisan political landscape of …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-28). How Union Members Honor Workers Memorial Day. independentmediainstitute.org He was known to be aggressive and argumentative, the kind of patron who made others at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch uneasy. But one day last year, the man walked into the building in a much darker mood, harassed a librarian, and threatened to kill her. Fortunately, library workers had joined the United Steelworkers …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-28). The Real Reason Disney Is Defying DeSantis. independentmediainstitute.org Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis is eager to cast himself as the new and improved Donald Trump. He has waged a relentless war against what he calls "woke ideology" by attacking the rights of vulnerable minorities to teach and learn history, to read literature, and to get life-saving medical care such as gender-affirming treatment and …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-28). How a Tribal Rights Lawyer Is Winning Back the Rights of Nature. independentmediainstitute.org The United States was founded on the declaration that all people are inherently endowed by their Creator with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but what about the rest of life on the planet? With climate-change-fueled droughts and environmental exploitation in the form of oil pipelines causing the depletion and contamination …

Anonymous Contributor (2023-04-28). Report on March and Encampment at Georgia Tech to Stop Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Report back on recent protests at Georgia Tech against Cop City in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally posted to Scenes from the Atlanta Forest. On April 24th, demonstrations took place at Emory University, Georgia Tech, Agnes Scott College, Clark Atlanta, Spelman, and Morehouse. At Georgia Tech, a few dozen of us gathered on Tech Green, an open…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). Alastair Crooke vs Wikipedia. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by You know you're right when Facebook hates you: ask Sy Hersh: | Among my favorite websites are

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). At Least Seven Civilians Burned Alive In A Bus Shelled By Ukrainian Nazis In Donetsk (Video 18+). southfront.org The Nazi Kiev regime continues terror against the civilians in Donbass. The city of Donetsk came under another intense shelling…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). In Video 18+: Brave Defenders Of Ukraine Have Fun At Front. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). In Video 18+: Trenches In Bakhmut Region Filled With Corpses Of Ukrainian Servicemen. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). In Video: Retreating Ukrainians Blow Up Buildings In Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). Overview Of Russian Strikes On April 28: Explosions Thunder Throughout Ukraine. southfront.org Illustrative Image | After a short break, Russian forces launched another massive attack on the military facilities in the central Ukrainian regions. On the night of April 28, air alert sounded throughout Ukraine. | The attack was carried out by Russian UAVs and Tu-22 and Tu-95 bombers with X-101 and X-555 missiles. According to Ukrainian sources, the strikes were carried out from the Russian cities of Kursk and Voronezh. The unusual direction of the attack allegedly distracted the Ukrainian air defence, as well as num…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). Russia's Retribution For NATO-Backed "Georgian Legion" southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe usage of advanced weapons like the "Iskander" to destroy a relatively small unit primarily revolves around sending a clear message to all radicals within the Neo-Nazi junta forces — their war crimes have not been forgotten, let alone forgiven. | Written by The mainstream propaganda machine covers the topic of war crimes only when it serves the infowar purposes for their rabidly Russop…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-28). Ukraine Will Have To Accept Chinese Mediation When Spring Offensive Fails. southfront.org Illustrative ImageXi advises Zelensky to resolve conflict with Russia through dialogue and negotiations. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | In a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky on April 26, Chinese President Xi Jinping identified negotiations as the only way to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, something that the Ukrainian president has been resistant to."Dialogue and negotiation is the only possible method," Chinese media quoted Xi as saying in his first known conver…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). British Military Says Ship Came Under Attack Off Yemen's Coast. southfront.org File image. | On April 28, a ship came under attack off the coast of Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. | The organization, which was established by the British military to coordinate and exchange information with merchant traffic in the Arabian Sea, said that the attack took place off the coastal town of Nishtun in northwestern Yemen. The town is held by forces allied to the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. | Shots were fired at the unidentified ship i…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). Deliveries Of 80 Leopard 1 Tanks To Ukraine Will Start In Mid-2023: German Defense Minister. southfront.org German Leopard 1A5 at the 2015 Military Day in Uffenheim on 7 June 2015. By Wikimedia user Rainer Lippert. | The deliverers of 80 Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Ukraine will begin in the middle of this year, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius revealed in an interview with Spain's La Vanguardia that was published on April 28. | The defense minister added that the training of more than a hundred Ukrainian troops on Leopard 1 tanks began earlier this week."The delivery of Leopard 1 A5 main batt…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). Five SDF Fighters Killed Or Wounded In Attack By ISIS Cells In Raqqa. southfront.org File image. | On April 27, two fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were killed and three others were wounded when an improvised explosive device planted by ISIS cells blew up their vehicle in the countryside of the northeastern Syrian governorate of Raqqa. | The attack took place on a highway linking Raqqa city with the town of Huzajma, some 20 kilometers to the north. ISIS confirmed its responsibility for the attack in a statement that was released by its official news agency, Amaq. | According to th…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). Iran Confirms Seizure Of Marshall Islands-Flagged Oil Tanker In Gulf Of Oman. southfront.org File image. | On April 27, the Iranian army confirmed that its naval forces had In a statement, the public relations department of the army said that the tanker collided with an Iranian vessel overnight on April 26 in the Persian Gulf waters, injuring some Iranian crew members with at least two still missing. | The tanker, a…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). Sudanese Army Says Paramilitary RSF Opened Fire At Turkish Evacuation Plane. southfront.org Civilians onboard a Turkish military aircraft for evacuation amid clashes between army and paramilitary forces, at the Wadi Seidna Airbase in Khartoum, Sudan, April 28, 2023. (AA Photo) | On April 28, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said that "light weapons were fired" at a C-130 plane heading to Wadi Sayidna Airport in Sudan to evacuate Turkish civilians. | The plane landed safely in the airport, which is located around 22 kilometers to the north of Khartoum, the ministry…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). Ukraine Says It Received Additional French-Made CAESAR Howitzers From Denmark. southfront.org French soldiers conduct a live fire mission using Camion Equipé d'un Système d'Artillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled 155 mm howitzer as part of exercise Dynamic Front 18 at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr training area, Germany. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | Ukraine has already received French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers pledged by Denmark, Kiev's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on April 28, according to Suspilne news outlet."Today, the Danish CAESARs arrived. And they are already on combat…

Anonymous765 (2023-04-28). Truth Behind "Russian Strikes On Civilians" In Ukraine. southfront.org |

Chris Hedges (2023-04-28). 'This Is Not a War Story' explores the emotional wounds of war veterans. therealnews.com Content warning: suicide is a topic in this episode. | War in film is a staple genre in a tremendously lucrative industry. Hollywood inundates our culture with glamorous depictions of wars, both fictional and real. Yet the truth of America's forever wars, both for the countries invaded and veterans who return home, are rarely explored in depth in popular culture.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China's first desert-based green power plant on grid. ecns.cn A renewable energy power project, one of the many being set up in the Gobi Desert and other arid regions, became the first to be connected to the electricity grid and started generating power on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Traffic expected to hit record during vacation break. ecns.cn The Ministry of Transport has cautioned that traffic on China's expressway network will hit a record on Saturday as travelers set off on the first day of the five-day May Day holiday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Satellites help guard ecological red lines. ecns.cn A supervision platform supported by over 30 satellites has been put into operation, as China improves its conservation of crucial ecological zones with a red line mechanism, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Workers honored with May 1 Labor Medals. ecns.cn China honored 1,035 workers with National May 1 Labor Medals on Thursday for their outstanding work performance and contributions to the nation's manufacturing and industrial development.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China seeks border situation with India under 'regular control'. ecns.cn State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday, as he called on both sides to promote the China-India border situation to "be under regular control at an early date".

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). May Day travel peak to reach 1.3 billion in inbound, outbound traffic. ecns.cn The number of inbound and outbound passengers during the five-day May Day Holiday in China is expected to triple the amount from the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). HK, Macao travelers to mainland get travel permit extensions. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Department announced on Friday that the validity of travel permits for Hong Kong and Macao residents entering the Chinese mainland will be extended starting from May 8.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). 2nd phase of Canton Fair secures over $4.5 billion export deals. ecns.cn Thursday marks the last day of the second phase of the 133rd Canton Fair. A total of 815,000 people have visited the fair while the export transaction volume exceeded 4.5 billion U.S. dollars, said a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police and has lodged stern representation and strong objection with the U.S. side through diplomatic and law enforcement channels, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). No one will ever surpass the U.S. in cyber theft: Chinese FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Speaking of cyber theft, I guess no one will ever surpass the U.S., Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Limiting exports to China in the name of reducing dependency is not constructive: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial, and China is an important market for semi-conductors, said Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, at the daily news briefing.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Tibet enjoys social stability, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn China's Tibet Autonomous Region enjoys social stability, economic development, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony. People there lead a happy life and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). PLA Eastern Theater Command tracks, monitors U.S. warplane's flight over Taiwan Straits: spokesperson. ecns.cn The PLA has closely tracked and monitored a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft that flew over the Taiwan Straits on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Cloud and mist blankets No.2 Bridge over Poyang Lake in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Poyang Lake No. 2 Bridge is shrouded in cloud and mist in east China's Jiangxi Province, April 26, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Giant panda Ya Ya starts month-long quarantine in Shanghai. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya walks in the quarantine area with abundant bamboo and supplementary food on the ground at the Shanghai Zoo after a 16-hour long flight from the U.S., April 27, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Second phase of Canton Fair concludes with over $4.5 bln deals. ecns.cn The 2nd phase of the Canton Fair concluded on Thursday with $4.5 billion export deals. Nondurable consumer goods, gifts, and home accessories were exhibited at the 2nd phase.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China sends navy vessels to evacuate nationals from Sudan. ecns.cn Two Chinese navy vessels successfully evacuated Chinese and foreign nationals from the conflict-plagued African nation of Sudan on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Rehearsal of Victory Day parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn Russia will hold military parades to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Six facts you may not know about pandas. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Wing Loong-2H UAV used in disaster prevention exercise. ecns.cn China's Wing Loong-2 high-altitude large civil unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was used in a joint disaster prevention exercise on Thursday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Giant panda Ya Ya panda arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thursday afternoon from Memphis, Tennessee.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum holds opening ceremony. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum, located in Xigaoxue Village in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, was held on Thursday. The museum is set to open to the public on Saturday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Xiamen plans to ban pedestrians from using their mobile phones while crossing the road. ecns.cn In mid-April, the draft regulation on zebra crossing safety management in Xiamen Special Economic Zone was submitted to the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 16th Xiamen Municipal People's Congress in east China's Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Former UN official thumbs up for Zibo barbecue after tasting it. ecns.cn Erik Solheim, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, praised the trending Zibo barbecue after tasting it in Shandong Province, saying that it has a very distinct Chinese character.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China's high speed railway the most comfortable in the world, says former UN official. ecns.cn After taking China's high-speed rail, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Erik Solheim indicated that there is no more wonderful way of traveling than going by Chinese high-speed rail, adding that it's the most comfortable train in the world.

Editor (2023-04-28). Bombshell Filing: 9/11 Hijackers Were CIA Recruits. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / A newly-released Obtained by SpyTalk, the filing is a 21-page declaration by Don Canestraro, a lead investi…

Editor (2023-04-28). As American Life Expectancy Plunges, Political Bigwigs Stay Busy Not Noticing. scheerpost.com By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch Life expectancy in the U.S. plummets down, down, down, driven chiefly by the multitudinous gun deaths of children. Amurica outstrips the world with its hordes of kids shot to death, whose blood hydrates the idiocy of a second amendment deformed into pimping for gun manufacturers and their great friend, the …

Editor (2023-04-28). Ellen Brown: How the War on Crypto Triggered a Banking Crisis. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost According to an article in American Banker titled "SEC's Gensler Directly Links Crypto and Bank Failures," SEC Chair Gary Gensler has asked for more financial resources to police the crypto market. Gensler testified at an April 18 House Financial Services Committee hearing: [Crypto companies] have chosen to be …

Editor (2023-04-28). I Raised My Kids From Prison. Soon, I'm Coming Home to a Grandson. scheerpost.com Chanell Burnette's two sons were very young when she was incarcerated 18 years ago. "It's funny how things come full circle," writes the first-time grandmother. "This is two generations of me."

Editor (2023-04-28). John Kiriakou: Havana Syndrome — Paranoia or Reality? scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-28). Seymour Hersh: Confessions of a Political Flack. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-28). The Rise of China (and the Fall of the US?). scheerpost.com

Julia Conley (2023-04-28). US spends more on military operations in Somalia than nation's annual revenue. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in The United States' counterterrorism efforts in Somalia, which were ramped up after the emergence of the armed group al-Shabab in 2006, are worsening the East African country's instability,

June 11th (2023-04-28). 2023 Statement from Marius Mason. itsgoingdown.org Statement from Marius Mason on June 11th, a day of solidarity with long-time anarchist prisoners. Dear Community, Family and Friends, Thank you for the work you are doing to make the change we need to make into the world for our collective survival. Your dedication, support and love are a constant source of inspiration and…

Saurav Sarkar, Rupam Deb (2023-04-28). The deplorable work conditions behind Harrods' $7,000 'Ambootia Snow Mist' Darjeeling tea. therealnews.com In 2015, after you were done gawking at the At

_____ (2023-04-28). NATO Boss's Ukraine Membership Stupid Comment Explained. strategic-culture.org For Ukraine to become a NATO member at any point, points to a WWIII scenario, Martin Jay writes. | For Ukraine to become a NATO member at any point, points to a WWIII scenario. Has the NATO boss lost his mind or is the plan of the Americans coming off the rails? | So NATO now is planning on making Ukraine a member, or at least this is the rhetoric coming from its secretary general who recently announced it. Given that the very essence of what the Ukraine war is about is membership of this 31 member defence organisation it would seem unfitting for Stoltenberg to make such an announcement, especially considering…

_____ (2023-04-28). The U.S. Proxy War Against Russia & China Is Increasingly Seen Globally As A Disaster Made By American And NATO Lies. strategic-culture.org The proxy war in Ukraine is an imperialist adventure that has been financially ruinous, has destroyed Ukraine, and is driving a dangerous all-out war with Russia and China that could turn into a nuclear armageddon. | It has become patently obvious to the world that the conflict in Ukraine is a dirty and desperate geopolitical confrontation, despite massive Western media efforts to portray it as something else more noble — the usual charade of chivalry and virtue to disguise naked Western imperialism. | The death and destruction in Ukraine is nothing but a proxy war by the United States and its NATO partner…

_____ (2023-04-28). Australia Pays Washington Swamp Monsters For War Advice. strategic-culture.org

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-04-28). Friday 4/28: Cancelled! Film Premiere "SF Rage Against the War Machine", Berkeley. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley…

Jane Welford (2023-04-28). Saturday 5/13: Special Screening of the acclaimed documentary: Tales of the Grim Sleeper. indybay.org St. Francis Lutheran Church | 152 Church Street | San Francisco (near the Safeway on Market Street and 14th)…

David Goessmann (2023-04-28). Ukraine war: Why is the Pentagon actually running out of ammunition? indybay.org The larger problem is financialization. Step by step, this conquered all areas of society. And finally it also reached the holy grail of the military-industrial complex. With financialization came the neoliberal market doctrines of capacity reduction, downsizing, "lean inventories," and cutting costs wherever possible. They are the real drivers of the supply bottlenecks that are rampant everywhere.

https: (2023-04-28). Saturday 4/29: Cesar Chavez Day Parade and Festival. indybay.org Dolores Park at 19th & Dolores Street | San Francisco…

ERA Coalition (2023-04-28). Thursday 4/27: #ERANow: Historic Senate Vote on Equal Rights Amendment & Press Conference Livestreams. indybay.org Online via livestream…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-28). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…

Angela (2023-04-28). Saturday 4/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Ghost Town – The Hebron Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Judith Ehrlich (2023-04-28). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against the Doomsday Machine. indybay.org

Urs P Gasche (2023-04-28). At universities, the reality of the financial casino is taboo. indybay.org When buying or selling, high-speed trading can bring profits a few milliseconds or microseconds ahead of other high-speed trading bidders. These speculative trades have nothing to do with the good functioning of the financial markets. On the contrary, prices can be manipulated. In any case, these betting transactions have no economic benefit whatsoever.

David Giesen (2023-04-28). Saturday 4/29: Puttin' on the fritz: Faking housing failures to ensure NGO salaries. A walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…

Paul DeRienzo (2023-04-28). The Ballad of Arthur Schwartz. indybay.org Arthur Schwartz is a Democratic Party operative in New York city and also the Pacifica counsel. Journalist Paul DeRienzo reports on the struggle over Pacifica and the role of Schwartz.

LWVSFC (2023-04-28). Saturday 5/20: Drag for Democracy. indybay.org The Commonwealth Club of California | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…

LEPAIO (2023-04-28). Saturday 4/29: Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org Join us on Zoom with Spanish Text Narration | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-yvpzwtHtUuLoNGYKEWxySYgK5gLnOr

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-28). Paiute Blocking Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site in Nevada. indybay.org Fort McDermitt and Pyramid Lake Paiute are offering prayers, and blocking lithium mine construction by Lithium Americas of Canada, at the Paiute Massacre Site in northern Nevada. "They are digging right into the massacre site."

David Giesen (2023-04-28). Wednesday 4/26: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch Library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco…

Class Conscious Photographers (2023-04-28). Sunday 5/14: HOUSING! – A photo exhibit and reception. indybay.org Milpitas Library | 160 North Main Street | Milpitas, CA 95035…

Keep Oakland Beautiful (2023-04-28). Saturday 4/29: Earth Day Celebration & Silent Auction. indybay.org Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland 94608…

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-04-28). Saturday 5/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt," by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-28). World Governments Attempt to Silence Indigenous Peoples at United Nations Permanent Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its second week today, and world governments continued to rush to silence Indigenous Peoples, and deny the human rights violations being exposed. The Indigenous Forum is "no place to come and complain" said one of the United Nations representatives critical of the exposure of human rights violations around the world.

Ritter Center (2023-04-28). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars: BBQ Celebration. indybay.org San Rafael Elks Lodge | 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901…

Ritter Center (2023-04-28). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness. indybay.org Virtual…

Mothers on the March (2023-04-28). Friday 4/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

Florian Warweg (2023-04-28). Nord Stream as a reason for war. indybay.org Only the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipelines ultimately cleared the way for the EU, and Germany in particular, to become long-term buyers of U.S. natural gas surpluses and to keep the price at a profitable level for U.S. fracked gas producers, even in the long term.

Marc Morial, the spirit of Kermit Thomas (2023-04-28). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…

Vijay Prashad (2023-04-28). You are reading this thanks to semiconductors: The Seventeenth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org On 7 October 2022, the United States government implemented export controls in an effort to hinder the development of China's semiconductor industry.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Death of Alliance Interiors worker: A case of profits over safety. wsws.org Former line worker: "If you want to be treated like an indentured servant, this is the place for you."

WSWS (2023-04-28). Corbyn ally Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP: The collapse of the Corbynite "left" wsws.org To even speak any longer of the Socialist Campaign Group as an entity, let alone a "Corbynite left", becomes ever more tenuous.

WSWS (2023-04-28). CWU announces drawn-out ballot at Royal Mail to stifle opposition. wsws.org Postal workers who were finally able to clap eyes on the 35-page agreement immediately challenged the CWU leadership's self-aggrandisement and deception.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Corporations lay off thousands as US economy heads toward recession. wsws.org Disney, retailer Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Stellantis joined the scores of companies announcing new job cuts this week.

WSWS (2023-04-28). COVID-safe IYSSE event draws enthusiastic support from workers and scientists. wsws.org The near-universal masking and support for COVID-19 mitigation measures verifies the analysis of the WSWS that when educated and provided with a political perspective, workers and youth will choose to protect themselves and others.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Mass protests in Sri Lanka's northern and eastern provinces against Wickremesinghe's Anti-Terrorism Bill. wsws.org Tamils and Muslims in the north and east participated in the mass hartal, while union bureaucrats in Colombo prevented unified nationwide actions.

WSWS (2023-04-28). US hails Australia's bellicose defence review, China warns against military build-up. wsws.org The defence review, calling for the largest Australian military build-up in 80 years, was developed in the closest consultation with the American state, as part of its plans for an aggressive war against China.

WSWS (2023-04-28). US, South Korean presidents agree to greater nuclear cooperation in further move towards war with China. wsws.org The so-called Washington Declaration is not a defensive measure but is meant to develop the system of alliances the US is building in the Indo-Pacific as it stokes war with Beijing.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Stop the UTLA bureaucracy's censorship of rank-and file-teachers! wsws.org With the contract vote scheduled for next week, the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) has launched a massive campaign to censor even the most modest criticism of the tentative agreement.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Teamsters bureaucracy blocks strike by Coca-Cola workers in West Virginia. wsws.org In a last-minute move, the Teamsters canceled a strike by 100 Coca-Cola workers in the Charleston and Logan areas after workers had voted unanimously to strike against massive pay and benefit cuts.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Lessons of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand for the Australian working class. wsws.org The Australian Labor government and some representatives of the Indigenous elite have praised the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand as a model for Australia; the treaty, first signed in 1840 during the colonisation of New Zealand, has been used over the past 30 years to enrich a narrow layer of Māori while leaving the vast majority in poverty.

WSWS (2023-04-28). AdvanSix workers vote "No" on third contract offer. wsws.org Striking chemical workers in Hopewell, Virginia are holding out for pay increases commensurate with company's record-breaking profits.

WSWS (2023-04-28). "It all comes down to one point—The cost of living": Canada's federal government workers' strike enters second week. wsws.org While the pro-war, pro-austerity Liberal Trudeau government is doubling down on its hardline stance in opposition to the strikers' demands, workers on the picket line are more determined than ever to continue and broaden their fight.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Five things Los Angeles teachers need to know about the tentative agreement. wsws.org The short, self-serving "highlights" already made clear the deal is a sellout that provides no real improvements in either teacher compensation or school conditions. The release of the full details of the agreement this past Tuesday only further confirms this.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Republican House bill on debt ceiling sets stage for bipartisan assault on social programs. wsws.org In the current debt ceiling dispute, both sides claim the basic entitlement programs—Social Security and Medicare—are "off the table." But behind the choreographed back and forth between the two parties, and over the heads of the population, the corporate elite is preparing to gut these programs to pay for war and bank bailouts.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Anger over sham "buy-back" scheme deepens in Australian flood-hit region. wsws.org Nearly 14 months on from the floods in the New South Wales Northern Rivers, thousands of people are still living in caravans, in the shells of houses with no walls, or government encampments of temporary units called "pods."

WSWS (2023-04-28). Chinese youth and workers face jobs crisis as US sanctions hit. wsws.org There are about 30 million jobless young people even before the annual graduation season in June and July, and this is producing open dissatisfaction on social media.

WSWS (2023-04-28). Home is a Hotel, King Coal and Bad Press: Documentary filmmaking and the problem of social, artistic passivity. wsws.org At this point the filmmakers tend to simply dump the problems in the viewer's lap, with the implied message: you figure it out. The passivity is debilitating, and the results are generally weak, formless.

Betsey Piette (2023-04-28). UC Townhomes residents demand 'right to return'. workers.org Philadelphia Leading chants of "we saved the peoples townhomes" and "housing is a human right1" activist Krystal Strong opened a press conference and rally attended by University City Townhomes residents and supporters at 40th and Market streets on April 21. Resident Darlene Foreman leads street protest following press conference April . . . |

G. Dunkel (2023-04-28). Workers' resistance puts French bosses in turmoil. workers.org April 23 — After French President Emmanuel Macron succeeded in pushing a new pension system into law April 15, by avoiding any vote except from the nine former officeholders on the Constitutional Council, he and his cabinet members have been taking short trips throughout France, allegedly to listen to the . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-04-28). El Pentágono tiene una fuga. workers.org La noticia principal en los medios capitalistas es la detención de un miembro de 21 años de la Guardia Nacional Aérea en Massachusetts por la filtración de unos 100 documentos estatales "clasificados". Supuestamente fueron compartidos en un chat para jugadores en la plataforma de medios sociales Discord y posteriormente compartidos . . . |

Ted Kelly (2023-04-28). How to make capitalism ungovernable — a WW commentary. workers.org Every year, Mumia Abu Jamal's birthday is observed by the most militant and politically advanced workers around the world. This year there were demonstrations in London, Paris, Berlin, Juarez, Mexico, Houston, Sacramento, California, Los Angeles and, of course, in his hometown of Philadelphia. This year, these protests calling for Mumia's . . . |

Dave Welsh (2023-04-28). Activists chain themselves to consulate to protest Israeli war crimes. workers.org San Francisco A crowd of 150 protesters shut down the Israeli consulate in San Francisco on April 18. They denounced the military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip and demanded respect for the human and national rights of the Palestinian people. San Francisco, April 18, 2023. PHOTO: Arab . . . |

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-28). Violencia afecta reinicio de las clases en Costa de Ecuador. telesurtv.net De las carteras Educación e Interior, el plan Escuelas Seguras prevé que la Policía se movilice en horas estratégicas.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-28). Presidente de Argentina oficializa convocatoria a elecciones. telesurtv.net Este año se eligen en Argentina presidente y vice presidente, así como 130 diputados y senadores.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-28). Siguen combates en calles de Sudán pese a un alto al fuego. telesurtv.net Al menos 512 personas han muerto y casi 4.200 han resultado heridas, según la ONU, aunque se cree que la cifra real es mucho mayor.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-28). Presidente Putin asegura que Rusia no está aislada. telesurtv.net "Ampliaremos relaciones pragmáticas, equitativas y de beneficio mutuo", afirmó el jefe de Estado ruso.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-28). Presidente Lula firma demarcación de seis tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño señaló que la lucha por la demarcación de los pueblos indígenas es "una lucha por el respeto".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-28). Muertos tras sacrificio de secta cristiana keniana llegan a 110. telesurtv.net Los obispos de Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi y Taita Taveta también pidieron el establecimiento de tribunales cristianos donde se pueda procesar a los líderes de la iglesia.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-28). Autorizan intervención de archivos de inteligencia colombiana. telesurtv.net La JEP tiene la función de administrar justicia transicional y conocer de los delitos cometidos en el marco del conflicto armado.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-28). Denuncian en Guatemala despojo de tierras a indígenas. telesurtv.net La concesión de la autopista de Palín-Escuintla se otorgó a Marhnos SA, que ha cobrado 283.717.949 dólares en 25 años.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-28). Organizaciones campesinas acuerdan acciones de lucha en Perú. telesurtv.net Examinan situación actual del país. Prevén dar continuidad a estos debates durante la Asamblea de los Pueblos, el próximo domingo.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-28). Explosión de camión cisterna provoca 13 muertos en Nigeria. telesurtv.net El oficial de Relaciones Públicas de la Policía Estatal señaló que "trece personas no identificadas fueron quemadas".

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-28). Gobierno de Colombia aclara sobre acercamientos con Clan del Golfo. telesurtv.net Oficina del Alto Comisionado para la Paz destaca que política de paz total del presidente Gustavo Petro avanza con protección de los DD.HH.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-28). Perú convoca a embajador chileno en Lima ante crisis fronteriza. telesurtv.net La Cancillería peruana expresó su protesta por la respuesta chilena ante los incidentes en la frontera de Santa Rosa-Chacalluta.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-28). Unión Africana solicita ayuda humanitaria para civiles en Sudán. telesurtv.net La Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados (Acnur) anticipó esta semana que el conflicto interno en ese país africano podría causar al menos unos 145.000 refugiados.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-28). Rusia acusa a EE.UU. de erosionar la seguridad mundial. telesurtv.net Serguéi Shoigú reveló que Washington y sus cómplices provocan a otros países a una confrontación militar con Rusia y China.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-28). Evo Morales retoma actividades tras un percance de salud. telesurtv.net El senador del Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) Leonardo Loza confirmó que Morales recibió una invitación en Venezuela, donde se realizó un chequeo médico, y que todo está bien.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-28). Naufragio en Indonesia deja al menos 11 personas fallecidas. telesurtv.net El barco Evelyn Calista se volcó 30 minutos después de zarpar, por causas aún desconocidas.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-28). China rechaza incursiones filipinas en sus aguas territoriales. telesurtv.net Beijing expresó su rechazo a la incursión de barcos de la guardia costera filipina en las aguas del arrecife Ren'ai.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-28). Protestan contra misión de la ONU en Mali. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a uno de los líderes del movimiento, Tahirou Bah, "este viernes vamos a dar un primer aviso a la Minusma y sus cómplices. Si no se marcha, la echaremos".

teleSUR, ats, JGN (2023-04-28). El legado cultural de la Casa de las Américas a sus 64 años. telesurtv.net Desde su fundación el 28 de abril de 1959 la Casa de las Américas potencia la investigación y promoción de las diversas artes y la literatura de Cuba y el continente.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2023-04-28). Banco Mundial alerta sobre pobreza en Perú. telesurtv.net Alrededor del 60 por ciento de los hogares en la nación no tienen uno o más servicios básicos…

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-28). Cabrera espera aprobación para participar en elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Thelma Cabrera afirma que no le importa la decisión porque está preparada para continuar con la lucha.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-28). Vicepresidenta argentina CFK llama a no repetir la convertibilidad. telesurtv.net Fernández de Kirchner pidió este jueves evitar repetir los "fracasos del pasado".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-28). Candidatos cierran campañas de cara a elecciones generales del domingo en Paraguay. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Código Electoral, a partir de este viernes 28 de abril rige la veda electoral, por lo que se suspende todo tipo de propaganda a favor de un candidato u otro.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-28). Gobierno ecuatoriano declara terrorismo como amenaza al Estado. telesurtv.net La medida es una estrategia del Gobierno para que el Ejército participe en el combate a bandas delincuenciales.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-04-28). Equipo de sóftbol de Cuba gana oro en V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Asimismo, el equipo cubano de sable femenino ganó la medalla de oro al derrotar a Venezuela.

teleSUR (2023-04-28). UN Should Notice US Sanctions Effect on Human Rights: Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Hector Constant, the Venezuelan representative to the United Nations (UN), asked Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, to consider the impact of unilateral coercive measures on the Bolivarian people's human rights. | RELATED: | "In the consultation on the 2024-2027 management plan of the UN Human Rights Office, we asked Turk to consider the impact of these measures on the population, especially on the most vulne…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). US-South Korea Nuclear Deal Undermines Global Stability: Russia. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned that te recent nuclear agreement reached by the United States and South Korea will have a negative effect on regional security and undermine global stability, | RELATED: | "We took note of reports on an agreement that was reached between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on joint planning with regard to the use of nuclear weapons," the Russian diplomat…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Israeli Occupation Forces Storm West Bank Refugee Camp. telesurenglish.net On Friday, at least two Palestinians, including a teenager, were injured during an Israeli army's operation at the refugee camp of Jenin in northern West Bank. | RELATED: | The Palestinian Health Ministry said that two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured by Israeli soldiers who stormed the Palestinian refugee camp. | Palestinian security sources said that an Israeli army force, backed by armored…

Manuel F. Diaz (2023-04-28). The BRICS Reshape the Global Geopolitical Map. telesurenglish.net Thirty years ago, pluripolarity was far from a reality in a world that had been under U.S. hegemony since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Today, however, humanity is taking important steps toward forming a plural geopolitics whose protagonists are the emerging countries that challenge Western power. | RELATED: | The turning point towards a new form of integration, which will generate a new world political balance,…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Colombian Government Denies Ceasefire Resumption With Gulf Clan. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Colombian High Commissioner for Peace Danilo Rueda denied the allegations circulating in local outlets about a resumption of the ceasefire with the paramilitary group Gaitanista Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AGC), also known as the Gulf Clan. | RELATED: | "The ceasefire draft published in the media was drawn up some time ago. Our office keeps communication with two AGC facilitators. We made significant progres…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Cuban Women's Softball Team Wins Gold Medal In ALBA Games. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Cuban women's softball team won a gold medal at the 5th games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA). | RELATED: | The team won seven consecutive matches at the Hugo Chavez Stadium in Caracas. Six of them corresponded to the preliminary stage. The remaining match, in which they beat Team A of Venezuela 8-1, was the final. | "The superiority of our team has been demonstrated on the gro…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Early Voting Begins at Turkish Points of Entry. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Turkish citizens living abroad started to cast their ballots for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled on May 14 at Türkiye's airports and border gates. | RELATED: | President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a new five-year term against his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, head of the Republican People's Party (CHP), who is running as the presidential candidate for an alliance o…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). China Opposes US Deterring Rok Chip Exports to China. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Shu Jueting, spokesperson for the Commerce Ministry, confirmed that China strongly opposes the United States' requirement of forbidding chip makers of the Republic of Korea to fill the gap of chip exports left by their American peers in the Chinese market. | RELATED: | The U.S. act is textbook bullying that severely disrupts regular economic and trade exchanges between companies and undermines market regulations and the internationa…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Finnish National Coalition Party Begins Talks to Form Cabinet. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Finland's conservative National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo announced that he will begin talks next week to form a government consisting of four parties. | RELATED: | The National Coalition Party, the right wing Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party and the Christian Democrats Party will take part in the talks. If they are successful, the cabinet would have 109 seats, giving it a slight majority in the 200-member parli…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). IMF Has Starred Worst Moments Of Argentine Democracy: CFK. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez-Kirchner urged to revise the conditions and the amount of the debt that former President Mauricio Macri acquired with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2015 to 2019. | RELATED: | "The Macri administration requested to the IMF the largest credit in the Argentinian history," she stressed that the IMF debt payments must be subordinated to the situation of the trade balance and must not…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Venezuela To Seize Assets Obtained by Corruption. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved the Asset Forfeiture Act (AFA), which allows Venezuelan authorities to confiscate assets obtained by corruption and use them to finance social programs, infrastructure or public services. | RELATED: | The AN President Jorge Rodriguez, who congratulated the speed with which lawmakers approved the AFA, sent the new norm to the Supreme Court's Constitutiona…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf, U.S. Navy Says. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, in international waters located in the Gulf of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Iran captured and detained an oil tanker which was bearing the flag of the Marshall Islands. The United States of America was made aware of this incident. | Related: | According to a statement issued by the Navy, the present incident marks the most recent occurrence in a succession of seizures or assaults targeting commercial vesse…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). US Asked Brazil to Extradite Russian Suspected of Espionage. telesurenglish.net As reported by Globo newspaper on Thursday, the United States has made a formal request to Brazil for the extradition of Sergey Cherkasov, a Russian citizen suspected of engaging in espionage activities. | Related: | On Tuesday, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry received the extradition request, as reported. On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs intends to transmit the entreaty to the Justice Ministry of the nation. | The United States maintains…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). Two US military helicopters crash in Alaska. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the US Army's 11th Airborne Division reported that a pair of helicopters experienced a crash in proximity to the town of Healy in central Alaska, approximately 80 miles southwest from Fort Wainwright, their originating base. | Related: | According to officials at the Pentagon, two United States Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were involved in crashes in Alaska after a training mission. These aircraft were carrying a complement of…

teleSUR (2023-04-28). 21 Illegal Migrants Arrested in Libya. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the government of Libya reported the detention of a cohort of 21 unauthorized immigrants in the Garrabulli region, situated approximately 55 km to the east of the country's capital, Tripoli. | Related: | "After searches and investigations, the patrols managed to thwart an illegal immigration operation and arrested 21 illegal immigrants inside a house used for illegal immigration work in Garrabulli," the Libya…

Esther Schrader (2023-04-28). 'Long Overdue': Black men killed in infamous Colfax Massacre commemorated on new monument. splcenter.org

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). NATO partners Ukraine, Pakistan solidify military partnership. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostApril 28, 2023 Ukraine to Supply Mi-17 Helicopter Engines, Parts to Pakistan Ukraine will send Mi-17 helicopter engines and spare parts to Pakistan as a sign of their enhanced defense partnership, according to a report by The Economic Times. The agreement is Kyiv's display of gratitude to Islamabad for sending weapons and equipment to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). Pentagon-EU-NATO merger proceeds apace. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseApril 28, 2023 DoD and European Defence Agency sign cooperation pact in support of shared military interests The US Department of Defense (DoD) and the European Defence Agency (EDA) this week reached a new agreement designed to provide a framework for transatlantic cooperation on shared defense issues covering supply chains, military mobility, climate change …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). Secret enclave connecting battlefield belligerents at new classified level: More NATO allies, partner join Utah drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 28, 2023 More international forces to join US Army's aviation experiment Edge Now entering its third year, the U.S. Army plans to bring more international partners into the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Exercise next month…. "We have a much larger coalition presence," Maj. Gen. Wally Rugen, the Army's Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team lead…. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). Pentagon: Poland leader among NATO nations, "wonderful host" to U.S. combat forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyApril 28, 2023 'Poland has emerged as a leader among NATO allies in Europe': US defence official A senior US defence official has said that Poland has emerged as a leader among NATO allies in Europe…. Celeste Wallander, US assistant secretary of defence for international security affairs, said this week that Poland "is …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). Largest short-range missile acquisition in NATO: UK to deliver more missile batteries to Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyApril 28, 2023 Poland orders British-designed air defence system Poland will buy British surface-to-air missiles as the country strives to enhance its air defences in the wake of the Russian war on Ukraine. The Polish Defence Ministry's Armaments Agency (AU) signed a deal to buy Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) and launchers for …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). Ukraine war has further fused EU, NATO: NATO deputy secretary general. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 24, 2023 Speech by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ at the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po University This is my amphitheater because I was a few years back, student of École nationale d'administration. The headquarters belonged to us and this is my amphitheatre, so I'm happy to go back in …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). NATO conference pushes arms procurements for Ukraine, future wars. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 26, 2023 NATO Secretary General: we must go further and faster to procure key capabilities and boost stockpiles Opening a two-day Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD) session at NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (26 April 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged Allies to ramp up weapons and ammunition production, and rapidly replenish stockpiles. This …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-28). New NATO member Finland hosts event to combat Russia, China in Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandApril 27, 2023 International military leaders in Finland for Arctic Security NATO's newest member nation Finland hosted the annual Arctic Security Forces Roundtable April 25-27 in Turku, Finland, bringing together more than 50 senior military leaders from 11 NATO Ally and partner nations to discuss issues paramount to security in the High North. …

Pablo Navarrete (2023-04-28). Cine Liberación: The revolutionary cinema we need. peoplesworld.org In their 1969 manifesto, Toward a Third Cinema, Argentinian filmmakers Fernando Solanas and Octavio Getino defined Third Cinema as "a cinema of liberation" that stood in opposition to the values of the first and second cinemas. They described First cinema as "the dominant commercial cinema," in the service of U.S. capitalism and imperialism; Second cinema …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-28). Biden: Teachers and kids must be safe from gunfire in schools. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Teachers and kids must be safe from gunfire in schools, which is why Congress should pass strong gun-control legislation, Democratic President Joe Biden says. Biden hit that theme while honoring the National Teacher of the Year, union member Rebecka Peterson, a high school math and calculus teacher from Tulsa, Okla. In a White House Rose …

Chauncey K. Robinson (2023-04-28). Further into fascism: After Tennessee, GOP censures Montana transgender State Rep. Zooey Zephyr. peoplesworld.org HELENA, Mont.—On Wednesday, April 26, the Republican majority in control of the Montana House of Representatives voted to formally punish Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr. The GOP leadership voted to ban Zephyr, who is the state's first transgender-identified lawmaker in the state legislature, from attending or speaking during floor sessions. She will only be allowed to …

Press Associates (2023-04-28). Shuler on Deaths On The Job: 'This report should not have to exist'. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Flourishing a copy of this year's AFL-CIO Deaths On The Job report, a very moved federation President Liz Shuler had a blunt message for the nation's errant employers: "This report should not have to exist…These pages should be blank." She had good reason to say so. Shuler joined a large crowd in the U.S. Labor …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-28). AFL-CIO's Liz Shuler calls GOP demands an 'affront to working people'. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler is describing the GOP demands to undo the progress made by the Biden administration in exchange for lifting the debt ceiling as an "affront to working people" and she has branded those demands as a complete cave-in by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the radical right in his party. Brushing aside protests …

John Wojcik (2023-04-28). Celebrating May Day at a U.S. Army base in Italy. peoplesworld.org I worked with a guy named Irving Taffler in Brooklyn politics in the early 1970s. After a long day of door-to-door campaigning together for a progressive challenging a right-wing New York State assemblyman, we sat down for some cool drinks at the campaign headquarters in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. After he lit his …

Hallie Berkson-Gold (2023-04-28). 'Never again' means standing up for our immigrant neighbors. peoplesworld.org Imagine for a moment that you're driving your child and their friend to a soccer game. Suddenly, lights flash behind you. You pull over, and immediately, ICE agents with guns surround your car, screaming for you to keep your hands up. They've been tracking your kid's friend and their whole family. This kid didn't even …

People's World (2023-04-28). May Day Greetings Book 2023: Honoring our working class heroes, past and present. peoplesworld.org May Day was born when U.S. workers in Chicago dropped tools and fought for the 8-hour day in 1886. It is the cherished gift of the multi-racial U.S. working class and people to workers everywhere. Known around the globe as International Workers Day, May 1st honors all workers and people fighting for democracy and progress, …

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures (2023-04-28). Wednesday 5/10: Free Public Talk on Two Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun Visible from the U.S. indybay.org Smithwick Theater, Foothill College | 12345 El Monte Rd. | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…

Labor Video Project (2023-04-28). A's/GAP Billionaire Owner Fisher's Failed Howard Terminal Privatization Deal With ILWU. indybay.org Billionaire A's owner John Fisher who also owns the GAP has said that they will build a new stadium in La Vegas.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-28). India's Minister of Science visits Imperial to strengthen research links. imperial.ac.uk India's Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh visited Imperial to meet researchers and students and strengthen ties with India.

Pablo Gandolfo (2023-04-28). Argentina — øPor qué nos saquean? globalizacion.ca En cada crisis, reaparece una pregunta: øpor qué en un país que produce alimentos para 400 millones de personas, hay quiénes comen lo que se cae de la mesa? La pregunta incluye un mito. Argentina no produce tomate, carne, papa,…

Martín Granovsky (2023-04-28). Cómo es el Brasil de Lula al que llegó Kicillof. globalizacion.ca Acompañó a los autopartistas de la Provincia. Se fotografió con Daniel Scioli en una competencia de sonrisas sobre la que difícilmente CFK no haya sido consultada antes. Pero además, Axel Kicillof justo visitó Brasil en uno de los momentos más…

Juan Pablo Navarrete Vela (2023-04-28). México — øQuién sucederá a Andrés Manuel López Obrador? globalizacion.ca El oficialismo mexicano, que podría ganar las presidenciales de 2024, tiene dos figuras que aspiran a ocupar el lugar de Andrés Manuel López Obrador: la jefa de gobierno de la Ciudad de México Claudia Sheinbaum y el canciller Marcelo Ebrard….

Doug Hertzler (2023-04-28). Land Grabs, Palm Oil, and Migration: The Tragic Story of Byron Lopez Xol. actionaidusa.org In a tearful interview in a Q'eqchi Indigenous community of Rio Zarquito in Alta Verapaz Guatemala, Florinda Noemí Xol, told Prensa Comunitario why her 25-year-old son, Byron Lopez Xol, had left to migrate to the United States and had perished along with 38 other migrants abandoned to die in a horrific detention center fire in…

unitedEditor (2023-04-28). China-Russia cooperation in the construction of a new world. unitedworldint.com China-Russia relations have become increasingly more decisive in the reshaping of the world order. In particular, the visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Moscow has played a role in boosting the cooperation between the two countries. As the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee said to Russian President Vladimir …

unitedEditor (2023-04-28). 5 differences between Macron and Baerbock. unitedworldint.com French President Emmanuel Macron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited China one after another. Macron's interview during the visit sparked a huge controversy in the US and Europe. Some of Baerbock's statements were directly related to Macron's remarks. Macron's and Baerbock's statements further highlighted crucial differences of approach between the two countries' leadership on …

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-28). TX House OKs Bill to Remove Officials Who Refuse to Prosecute Abortion Providers. truthout.org On Thursday, the Texas House advanced a bill that would allow elected prosecutors to be removed from office if they refuse to prosecute cases related to the state's near-total abortion ban or the right's voter suppression efforts — forcing officials either to prosecute health providers or risk removal. The bill advanced 92 to 55, with several Democrats joining Republicans in voting "yes… |

Brett Wilkins (2023-04-28). Advocates Warn Biden's New Migrant Policy Restricts Rights of Asylum Seekers. truthout.org While welcoming parts of the Biden administration's newly announced plans to expand refugee resettlement and family reunification parole in the Americas, migrant rights advocates on Thursday warned that provisions restricting the rights of asylum-seekers undermined the policy. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday unveiled sweeping… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-28). Zooey Zephyr and Justin Jones Won't Be Silenced by GOP: "Courage Is Contagious" truthout.org Tennessee's Justin Jones and Montana's Zooey Zephyr, two Democratic state lawmakers who were both punished by their Republican-led legislatures for peaceful protests, say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity. "Courage is contagious," says Zephyr, who has been barred from the floor of the Montana House of Representatives for opposing anti-trans legislation. |

Igor Derysh (2023-04-28). Pence Appears Before a Grand Jury Investigating Trump's Role in January 6. truthout.org Former Vice President Mike Pence testified on Thursday before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to Politico. Pence fought the subpoena issued by special counsel Jack Smith's office but a court ultimately ruled that he would have to testify, though it limited the scope of the questions he had to answer. |

Luis Feliz Leon (2023-04-28). On Workers Memorial Day, Here Are 4 Dangerous Employers Out of a "Dirty Dozen" truthout.org April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, commemorating those killed, sickened, or injured on the job. As part of a week of events, today the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is releasing its "Dirty Dozen" report. Here are four of the employers COSH has picked out for the "Dirty Dozen" distinction in 2023 because they run unsafe workplaces, endangering workers and the public: Swissport… |

Lizzie Chadbourne (2023-04-28). NYPD's "Autism Awareness" Squad Car Is Nothing But a Publicity Stunt. truthout.org April is Autism Awareness Month, an often disappointing period of time for the autistic community. We watch public spaces implement increased accessibility measures only to promptly remove them on May 1, as if autistic individuals only deserve inclusion during this one month. We also spend a lot of our time explaining to people around us why well-known campaigns like Light It Up Blue… |

Zane McNeill (2023-04-28). Florida's Ron DeSantis Is Just a Step Behind Hungary's Fascist Viktor Orbán. truthout.org This month the right-dominated Parliament of Hungary passed a federal law encouraging its citizens to report same-sex families with children to local authorities. The bill targets same-sex families for breaching the "constitutionally recognized role of marriage and the family." This isn't the first attack by Hungary's Parliament on the small Eastern European country's LGBTQ communities. In 2020… |

Zane McNeill (2023-04-28). Florida's Ron DeSantis Is Just a Step Behind Hungary's Fascist Viktor Orban. truthout.org This month the right-dominated Parliament of Hungary passed a federal law encouraging its citizens to report same-sex families with children to local authorities. The bill targets same-sex families for breaching the "constitutionally recognized role of marriage and the family." This isn't the first attack by Hungary's Parliament on the small Eastern European country's LGBTQ communities. In 2020… |

thecommunists (2023-04-28). Chinese Marxist: The evaluation of Stalin is essentially an ideological struggle. thecommunists.org Wang Weiguang (born 1950) served as president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from 2013-18. This article was originally published in Studies in Political Economy No 4, 2022, and was adapted from the online Red Culture Network. It is reproduced from Red Sails, with thanks. ***** The evaluation of Stalin's merits and demerits would …

Anonymous669 (2023-04-28). Lancet Loitering Munitions Attack Ukrainian S-300PS Air Defense System In Kherson (Videos). southfront.org

mronline (2023-04-28). Militarism and the Coming Wars. mronline.org It is not for the first time in history that militarism weighs on the consciousness of the people as a nightmare.

Sebnem Oguz (2023-04-28). Challenging Authoritarian Rule: Turkish Elections 2023. socialistproject.ca

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-28). Palestinians outraged as Ursula von der Leyen invokes Zionist myths to wish Israel on its 75th foundation day. peoplesdispatch.org European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen' statement referred to Israel as the promised land and equated its creation with freedom. The Palestinian Authority and activists across the world termed the statement racist and a defense of colonialism and apartheid…

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). Supreme Court Denies Big Oil Push To Move Lawsuits Away From States. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). Bills Enabling Child Labor Can Be Traced To Conservative Group. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). 'Dirty Dozen' Dangerous Employers Named For Workers Memorial Day. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). PSL Editorial — How the Biden administration is helping to kill the planet. liberationnews.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). The Other Americans: Indigenous Guatemalans Raise Awareness of Plastic Pollution. progressive.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). Western Outlets Send Warning to Lula Over Ukraine Dissent. fair.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). What Leaders Need To Know About The Alex Saab Case. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). Domestic Terrorism Law Targets The Far Right: Here's How It'll Backfire. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). Bill Clinton Lied to Ireland About Ukraine War's History. theduran.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-28). Guatemalan Political Crisis; Critics Slam June Elections Disqualifications. popularresistance.org

Staff (2023-04-28). Unions Winning 70% of All Elections! leecamp.com

Staff (2023-04-28). Tory MP says lessons should be learned from the Afghan war — we've heard it all before. thecanary.co Calls for a full inquiry into Britain's disastrous 20-year war in Afghanistan have been rejected by ministers. The refusal comes despite an influential Tory lobbying for a full audit of the UK's role in the Afghan war. Foreign affairs select committee chair Tobias Ellwood said the decision would prevent important lessons being learned — something …

SAM (2023-04-28). Lobbyists Thank Nancy Pelosi For Obstructing Medicare For All. progressivehub.net ANDREW PEREZ | THE LEVER…

Ryan Black (2023-04-28). Young People From The U.S. Travel To Cuba And Break The Siege. progressivehub.net KATE GONZALES AND MANOLO DE LOS SANTOS | Z NETWORK…

SAM (2023-04-28). Progressives And Matt Gaetz Call For Military To Leave Somalia. progressivehub.net NICK TURSE | THE INTERCEPT…

Terri Gerstein (2023-04-28). A Cordial Invitation to Justice Clarence Thomas to Join Our Summer Vacation. progressive.org My family doesn't have an Adirondacks resort, private airplane, or superyacht, so I propose a road trip.

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-04-28). Force-Marching The Europeans. popularresistance.org Am I the only American to travel overseas and feel embarrassed by the conduct of the diplomats Washington sends abroad to speak for our republic? It is pretty strange to find yourself, an ordinary citizen, apologizing for the intrusive, cajoling, bullying, badgering and otherwise crude utterances of this or that ambassador in this or that nation. But such is the state of things as the late-phase imperium fields its elbows-out undiplomats—a term I borrow from the Swiss, who suffer one as we speak. | Scott Miller, the Biden regime's ambassador to Bern for a little more than a year, is indeed a doozy in this l…

People's Dispatch. (2023-04-28). Honduran President Castro Warns Of Destabilization Attempts. popularresistance.org Honduran President Xiomara Castro, on April 21, warned of a conspiracy against her government by the same conservative sectors that staged a coup d'état against former President Manuel Zelaya in 2009. President Castro alerted the Honduran people that these sectors are now trying to destabilize the current democratically elected government. | "There is a conspiracy that is being formed and this has to be made clear to the Honduran people. Just look at who are the figures that are coming out, the same ones that contributed to a coup d'état in 2009. These same figures, who enjoy impunity, today are once again trying…

Jonathan Custodio, Portside. (2023-04-28). Fordham Graduate Students Walk Out To Demand A Better Contract. popularresistance.org More than 300 graduate student workers at Fordham University's Arts and Sciences school began a three-day walkout this Monday, resulting in hundreds of canceled classes amid growing frustration with the state of their union contract negotiations with the university. | On Tuesday morning, about two dozen picketers marched in front of Fordham University's Rose Hill Campus in The Bronx, while others demonstrated at Lincoln Center Campus in Manhattan. Drivers sped along East Fordham Road toward Webster Avenue and honked their horns in support as the strikers bellowed, "Who's got the power? We got the power! What kind…

Margaret Kimberley (2023-04-28). Why Americans Are Shot at the 'Wrong House'. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley — Apr 26, 2023 | People in the U.S. venerate its violent history, support violence committed by the state, and remain very racist, yet express shock when individuals kill and maim. | In recent days there have been

Ana Perdigón (2023-04-28). Diosdado Cabello Explains Venezuelan Opposition's Internal Conflicts Over Presidential Primaries. orinocotribune.com The first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, spoke about the ongoing instability and internal conflicts within three extreme-right opposition parties: Voluntad Popular (VP), Primero Justicia (PJ), and Vente Venezuela. | On Wednesday, April 26, during his TV program Con El Mazo Dando, Cabello stated that "there is nothing left" of the VP party, not only due to the evasion of its "candidate" for the primaries, Juan Guaidó, but also because of the accelerating departure of other leaders from the far-right party. | He then brought up the case of the former mayor of Cha…

scorinoco (2023-04-28). Castillo to Congress: 'I am Still the Constitutional President of Peru'. orinocotribune.com The deposed president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, has affirmed in his appearance before Peru's congressional Oversight Committee that he remains the constitutional president of the country. | On Wednesday, April 26, Castillo made it clear in a virtual appearance before the parliamentary commission: "I am still the constitutional president of Peru," he stated from the Barbadillo prison, where he has been detained since December 2022. The Attorney General's Office has accused him of conspiracy, while investigations against him for alleged corruption schemes continue. | Castillo was summoned by the commission to testif…

Misión Verdad (2023-04-28). Brazil Calls for Return of Bolivia and Venezuela into Mercosur. orinocotribune.com During his visit to Spain as part of President Lula Da Silva's Europe tour, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira Vieira stated at a joint press conference with the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares held on Wednesday, April 26, that Mercosur is finalizing Bolivia's entry and that he expects Venezuel…

Jesús Inojosa (2023-04-28). Diosdado Cabello: US Rebuked Consensus at Colombia's International Conference on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan deputy and Chavista leader Diosdado Cabello said that the biggest steps were not taken at the International Conference on the Political Process in Venezuela, which was organized and promoted by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, because the representatives of the United States Government refused to sign it. | "In the end, a consensus document was not drawn up there because the US did not want to sign it, the US was defeated there so they did not want to sign it," the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) said on Wednesday, April 26, during the 428th episode of his telev…

Staff (2023-04-28). Venezuela's National Assembly Unanimously Approves New Anti-Corruption Legislation. orinocotribune.com

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-04-28). Is This Man a Russian Agent Operating in the Black Community of St. Louis? orinocotribune.com By Jeremy Kuzmarov — Apr 24, 2023 | The Justice Department has just indicted him and three other members of the African People's Socialist Party for advancing Russian propaganda—though it looks more like the Biden administration was looking for a scapegoat to justify its anti-Russia offensive and found one in a familiar place. | On April 18, the Department of Justice announced the

John McEvoy (2023-04-28). UK Spent Public Funds Backing Venezuelan 'President' in Gold Dispute. orinocotribune.com By John McEvoy — Apr 23, 2023 | Britain put tens of thousands of pounds towards Juan Guaidó's efforts to access $2bn worth of Venezuelan gold held in the Bank of England, new data reveals. | Britain's Foreign Office spent £80,697 in public funds supporting Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaidó's campaign to seize roughly $2bn of gold held in the Bank of England, documents obtained by Declassified show. | The data highlights the extent to which the UK government has assisted Guaidó's efforts to access Venezuelan state assets, with the Foreign Office investing both political and financial capital into…

Editor (2023-04-28). Resisting AFRICOM and beyond. mronline.org An Interview with Rose Brewer of Black Alliance for Peace.

Editor (2023-04-28). Credit Suisse: Afterthoughts to the end of the party. mronline.org If you want to win back the trust of people, you have to protect them from the excesses of the financial world.

Ann Brown (2023-04-28). King Randall To Critics: 'I Fight For Young Black Men Before They Die. Y'all Have All The Energy When They're Dead'. moguldom.com Earlier this month, Black youth education advocate King Randall, the founder of the Life Preparatory School for Boys in Albany, Georgia, recently commented about victimology and structural racism, setting off a fiery Twitter debate. He tweeted, "I make no excuses for my generation being so far behind. We create so many problems in our mind. …

Ann Brown (2023-04-28). Report Shows Quarterly GDP Growth Lower Than Economists Expected. moguldom.com Things aren't panning out as the economists predicted. A new report shows that the quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) growth was lower than economists expected. GDP is a measure of all goods and services produced for a period. During the first three months of 2023, growth was slower as interest rate increases and inflation impacted …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-28). Is This Man a Russian Agent Operating in the Black Community of St. Louis? By: Jeremy Kuzmarov. midwesternmarx.com ​Omali Yeshitela [Source: sfbayview.com] The Justice Department has just indicted him and three other members of the African People's Socialist Party for advancing Russian propaganda—though it looks more like the Biden administration was looking for a scapegoat to justify its anti-Russia offensive and found one in a familiar place. On April 18, the Department of Justice announced the indictment of four leaders of the African People's Socialist Part …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-28). 6 Weeks Later: The State of East Palestine, Ohio from the Eyes of a Local By: Katie F. midwesternmarx.com Timothea is a long-time resident of East Palestine, Ohio and a victim of the Norfolk Southern train derailment. The train transporting toxic chemicals was 150 cars-long, 20-25% longer than the average length of trains in 2017, and it was operated by three conductors, with only 4 paid sick days each— just half of the national average. Of course, the release of 100,000 gallons of chemicals into a town only 3 square miles in size might have been avoided had our so-called …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-28). Frozen By: Ross Ion Coyle. midwesternmarx.com I've just come away from watching an interview with the acclaimed author and philosopher, John Bellamy Foster, conducted on the Midwestern Marx YT channel. It was like a bucket of ice water in the face (for me!). In what way?Well, as anyone unfortunate enough to read my stuff will know, I'm enthralled by what Foster would call philosophical "irrationalism". Years ago, I resurrected my mental stability in part through the works of philosophers such as& …

_____ (2023-04-28). Facebook*-Tik Tok-MSM: Americans MUCH 2-far Distracted to "See the Forest for the Trees" journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-28). The OPEC+ factor and oil prices. journal-neo.org "The OPEC+ decision has purely economic motives," "Oil prices and voluntary production cuts," "When OPEC is used as a boogeyman." These and similar headlines are used by the Middle Eastern media commenting on the agreement of the OPEC+ countries at the beginning of April this year to voluntarily cut oil production by 1.66 million BPD […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-04-28). The US seeks to drive a wedge between Russia and the UAE. journal-neo.org

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-28). App delivery workers in India strike against increasing exploitation. greenleft.org.au A new pay scheme introduced by Blinkit, a quick-delivery grocery service in India, has sparked protests by delivery workers across several cities, reports Peoples Dispatch.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-28). Chile announces plan to nationalise lithium industry. greenleft.org.au Chilean president Gabriel Boric has announced his plan to nationalise the country's lithium industry to boost the economy and protect the environment, reports People's Dispatch.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-28). US and NATO allies accounted for more than half of global military expenditure last year. greenleft.org.au The world's total military expenditure surpassed $2.24 trillion last year, with Europe recording its steepest rise in the past three decades, reports Peoples Dispatch.

Isaac Nellist (2023-04-28). Kristin O'Connell: 'The welfare system is stealing people's present and future'. greenleft.org.au Welfare recipients, anti-poverty campaigners and supporters gathered outside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's electoral office to demand he urgently commit to raising JobSeeker. Isaac Nellist reports.

Global Research News (2023-04-28). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2023-04-28). South Korea deal with US and possible military aid to Ukraine will further fuel tensions. infobrics.org Seoul military support to Kiev would contribute both to the continuation of the conflict in Eastern Europe and to increasing tensions in the Korean peninsula and the entire Indo-Pacific region.

infobrics (2023-04-28). CAR Hosting BRICS Bank Would Be 'Logical Step': Minister. infobrics.org CAR Trade and Industry Minister emphasizes the need to expedite this work and maintain the current pace of progress following the visit of the BRICS delegation to the nation…

infobrics (2023-04-28). The Rise of the South: Can BRICS Weaken the Dominance of the IMF and World Bank?>. infobrics.org Who would have expected that the BRICS nations could rise as the potential rival of the G7 countries, the World Bank and the IMF combined? But that once seemingly distant possibility now has real prospects which could change the political equilibrium of world politics…

infobrics (2023-04-28). US Sanctions on Russian Diamonds: Surat Industry Stares at 25% Job Loss. infobrics.org Urges that sanctions be imposed on only high-valued diamonds of one carat and above…

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-04-28). EU chief provokes ire over Israeli "Independence Day" video. electronicintifada.net Palestinian Authority demands apology from its main donor over "propagandist discourse."

Vijay Prashad (2023-04-28). You Are Reading This Thanks to Semiconductors. dissidentvoice.org Koga Harue (Japan), Umi ('The Sea'), 1929. On 7 October 2022, the United States government implemented export controls in an effort to hinder the development of China's semiconductor industry. An expert on the subject told the Financial Times, 'The whole point of the policy is to kneecap China's AI [Artificial Intelligence] and HPC [High Performance …

Frank Scott (2023-04-28). Capitalism is Democratic the Way Rape is Romance. dissidentvoice.org Whenever I see he/him or she/her I think fuck/you. You must be living an awfully precious life if, amid the pervasive despair of an economy in free fall, your uppermost concern is clinging to your pronouns." — Norman Finkelstein, I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It! Heretical Thoughts on Identity Politics, Cancel Culture, …

Staff (2023-04-28). "Provocative & Dangerous": Biden to Send Nuclear-Armed Subs to South Korea as Activists Demand Peace. democracynow.org On Wednesday, President Joe Biden pledged to deploy nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea for the first time in 40 years. Alongside South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol, Biden also pledged to involve officials from Seoul in nuclear planning operations targeting North Korea. The visit between the two leaders comes as the U.S. and South Korea mark 70 years of military alliance under 1953's Mutual Defense Treaty, signed at the close of active conflict in the Korean War. No peace treaty was ever signed by the North and South Korean governments, meaning the two countries are still technically at war. We…

Staff (2023-04-28). "Courage Is Contagious": Zooey Zephyr & Justin Jones on the GOP's Silencing of State Lawmakers. democracynow.org Tennessee's Justin Jones and Montana's Zooey Zephyr, two Democratic state lawmakers who were both punished by their Republican-led legislatures for peaceful protests, say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity. "Courage is contagious," says Zephyr, who has been barred from the floor of the Montana House of Representatives for opposing anti-trans legislation. She adds that she took heart from the example of Jones and fellow Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson, who were both ousted from their seats for leading gun control protests, only to be returned to o…

Staff (2023-04-28). "Rising Tide of Fascism": Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Warns of GOP's Growing Embrace of Authoritarianism. democracynow.org Earlier this month, the largely white Tennessee House of Representatives, with its heavily gerrymandered Republican supermajority, expelled two members, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the two youngest Black representatives in the House. They stood accused of breaching House "decorum" for nonviolently protesting the chamber's inaction on gun violence in the wake of a mass school shooting in Nashville. Days after their expulsion, both Jones and Pearson were temporarily reinstated to their seats by local authorities. Justin Jones joins us again on Democracy Now! and says there is a "rising…

Staff (2023-04-28). Zooey Zephyr, Montana's First Trans Lawmaker, Speaks Out After Being Banned & Silenced by Republicans. democracynow.org The Republican-controlled Montana House of Representatives voted Wednesday to censure the state's first and only openly transgender lawmaker, Zooey Zephyr, banning her from the House floor and forbidding her from speaking, a week after Zephyr delivered a searing condemnation of a bill that would ban gender-affirming healthcare for youth. Zephyr will only be able to cast votes remotely for the remainder of the legislative session. We speak to Zephyr about the spate of anti-trans bills that target trans youth across the country and how "far-right" legislatures like Montana's are attempting t…

Staff (2023-04-28). Headlines for April 28, 2023. democracynow.org U.S. Plans Migrant Processing Centers in Latin America and Rapid Deportations from Southern Border, Food Shortages Worsen in Sudan as Battles Continue Despite Ceasefires, Kansas GOP Overrides Democratic Gov. to Pass Sweeping Anti-Trans Bathroom Law, Abortion Ban Bills Fail in South Carolina and Nebraska, Keeping Abortion Legal Until 22 Weeks, Senate GOP Blocks Equal Rights Amendment 100 Years After Its Introduction, Senate GOP and Joe Manchin Vote Against New Emissions Limits for Heavy Trucks, Climate Protesters Descend on Podesta Talk to Demand Biden Admin Halt Fossil Fuel Projects, Mike Pence Testifies Before J…

CounterSpin (2023-04-28). Jen Senko on the Cost of Hate Talk. fair.org CounterSpin230428.mp3 Kansas City Star ( This week on CounterSpin: The grandson of the elderly white man who shot a Black teenager in the head for ringing his doorbell

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-28). Dr. John Coleman: The transhumanist agenda is Satanic. expose-news.com People often ask who is behind the Satanic transhumanist New World Order and what do the "elites" do to protect themselves from all the bioweapons they are using to depopulate the earth. …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-28). Covid vaccine-injured Class Action Lawsuit filed in Federal Court of Australia. expose-news.com The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration ("TGA") did not fulfil their duty to properly regulate the covid injections, resulting in harm and damage to Australians, argues a Class Action lawsuit filed on Wednesday …

The Exposé (2023-04-28). The Deadly Secret: The Science proves Covid Vaccines cause Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome & Antibody-Dependent Enhancement. expose-news.com According to real-world data from around the world, mRNA vaccines, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, have been falsely hailed for their effectiveness in protecting against the alleged Sars-CoV-2 virus. …

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-28). The Heat: World Population. america.cgtn.com India is poised to become the world's most populous nation. What does it mean for the future of the country? The United Nations projects that India's population will surpass that of China by the end of this month, making it the world's most populous nation. …

Fight Back (2023-04-28). Colorado responds to right-wing anti-trans attacks. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO — About 150 members of the trans community and their allies gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on Sunday, April 23 to protest the legislative attacks on transgender and gender non-conforming people across the country. Groups such as Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee (DACAC), Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), & Housekeys Action Network Denver (HAND) co-sponsored the event. | This protest was hosted by Rise Up Trans Rights Network, a Colorado-based network aiming to connect transgender and gender non-conforming individuals and allies who are prepared to organize direct actions whe…

Staff (2023-04-28). Dos siglos de la codiciada "fruta madura" cubadebate.cu La visión sobre la importancia estratégica de apropiarse de la Isla, atendiendo a su privilegiada posición geográfica y sus potencialidades económicas, políticas y comerciales, puede considerarse como la esencia del postulado central de la geopolítica de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba en toda su historia. Fue precisamente Quincy Adams quien redactó unos meses después de ese mismo año la denominada "Doctrina Monroe", formulada bajo la frase "América para los americanos", que como es bien conocido en la práctica significó "América para los estadounidenses".

Staff (2023-04-28). De Gangnam Style a BTS: La "furia" de los Kpopers en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El K-Pop se volvió un fenómeno realmente global gracias a su distintiva mezcla de melodías pegajosas, coreografías increíbles y un sinfín de artistas muy atractivos que se prepararon por años para cantar y bailar a la perfección. Los principales grupos de K-Pop en Corea llevaron este género al mundo extranjero obteniendo un éxito inesperado.

Staff (2023-04-28). Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes: 110 abriles y una vida en función del patrimonio (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuarenta y cuatro años lleva Corina Matamoros Tuma trabajando en el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. No imaginaba ese futuro la joven recién graduada de Historia del Arte que, en 1978 y gracias a Marta Arjona, encontró empleo en la institución que hoy celebra 110 abriles.

Staff (2023-04-28). Fallece Jesús Gómez Cairo, guardián fervoroso del patrimonio musical en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Jesús Gómez Cairo, musicólogo y sabio de la historia de la cultura de nuestro país, maestro de muchos, falleció este viernes. El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel lamentó a través de su cuenta en Twitter el fallecimiento del artista. Adiós sentido al estudioso infatigable y conocedor profundo de los más entrañables sonidos del alma cubana, escribió el mandatario.

Staff (2023-04-28). Rusia: "Nunca haremos concesiones unilaterales a EEUU" cubadebate.cu Una conversación seria entre ambos países será posible si Estados Unidos madura para mantenerla, pero "estrictamente sobre la base de un equilibrio de intereses" y de un análisis muy minucioso de lo que Rusia gana de uno u otro acuerdo con Washington, precisó el vicecanciller ruso Serguei Riabkov, en una entrevista para el sitio aif.ru.

Staff (2023-04-28). Declaración Jurada de la ONAT con atrasos en varias provincias. cubadebate.cu Un esfuerzo extraordinario para la presentación de la Declaración Jurada (DJ) y pago del Impuesto sobre los Ingresos Personales deberán realizar las provincias de Artemisa, Camagàºey, Las Tunas y de Santiago de Cuba, por ser las más atrasadas en el cumplimiento de las obligaciones fiscales de las personas naturales.

Staff (2023-04-28). Díaz-Canel visita el municipio habanero de Guanabacoa. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, visitó hoy sitios de interés social, histórico y cultural en el municipio de Guanabacoa, en la capital cubana. Díaz-Canel recorrió el Centro Histórico de la demarcación, declarado Monumento Nacional en 1990 y hoy en proceso de renovación.

Staff (2023-04-28). Elecciones en Paraguay: øQué rostros que se disputan la silla presidencial? cubadebate.cu Más de 4.7 millones de paraguayos están convocados a elegir a su nuevo presidente el próximo domingo. A pesar de que participan 13 duplas de candidatos a presidente y vicepresidente, la batalla electoral la acaparan el oficialista Santiago Peña (Partido Colorado) y el opositor Efraín Alegre (Concertación Nacional), quienes concentran el 70% de la intención de voto.

Staff (2023-04-28). Víctor Casaus: "No cantamos a la Revolución, sino dentro y desde ella" cubadebate.cu Víctor Casaus dice vivir en una constante contradicción. Por una parte su obra personal como creador -poesía, cine, testimonio- y por otra, esa absorbente e imprescindible labor como gestor cultural por la que es constantemente requerido. Ambas necesarias, ambas destacadas, pero a veces incompatibles porque "hay más tiempo que vida".

Staff (2023-04-28). Mincin informa que se garantiza entrega de canasta familiar normada. cubadebate.cu Según actualiza el organismo a través de su sitio web, las Empresas Mayoristas de Alimentos trabajan en la recepción y distribución de los productos de la canasta familiar normada del mes de mayo, con el propósito de comenzar las ventas de forma parcial en todas las bodegas, para que la población pueda acceder desde el 29 de abril.

Staff (2023-04-28). Concluyó Morales Ojeda y delegación del Partido Comunista de Cuba visita oficial a China. cubadebate.cu La delegación del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) encabezada por el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda, concluyó su visita oficial a China, iniciada el domingo último. Morales Ojeda calificó las jornadas transcurridas como fructíferas y provechosas para fortalecer los lazos de amistad y cooperación.

Staff (2023-04-28). Fidel hace 60 años en Moscú: °Este es un pueblo de gigantes! cubadebate.cu Discurso pronunciado por el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz en la Plaza Roja de Moscú, en el gran Acto de Bienvenida que se le brinda a su llegada a Moscú, el 28 de abril de 1963. Por primera vez se me presenta la tarea de dirigirme a una masa como esta, cuyo lenguaje no conozco. Claro que aquí está presente un grupo numeroso de estudiantes cubanos, y parece que ellos me entienden primero.

Staff (2023-04-28). V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023: Roxana Gómez abrió y cerró medallero en jornada de atletismo. cubadebate.cu Las cubanas Roxana Gómez y Lisneidys Veitía abrieron con oro y plata en los 400 metros planos, respectivamente, la segunda fecha del atletismo en los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023. En el Estadio de la Universidad Militar del Ejército, Gómez lideró la vuelta al óvalo con crono de 50.73 segundos.

Staff (2023-04-28). Exitosa visita del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista y presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, concluyó su visita a Cuba el 22 de abril, una gira que puede considerarse de muy exitosa y donde se reforzaron los históricos lazos bilaterales en el orden político-diplomático, económico-comercial e inversionista, de seguridad-defensa.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-04-28). Gobierno de Bolivia y la COB acuerdan un incremento salarial. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce informó que su gobierno elabora un proyecto de ley para mejorar el fondo solidario de aportaciones.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-04-28). Prevén que España registre temperaturas récord. telesurtv.net Como había pronosticado la Aemet, la tarde del jueves se superaron los 38 grados centígrados en la provincia de Córdoba.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-04-28). Japón eliminará restricciones fronterizas establecidas por Covid-19. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Japón tenía previsto levantar las restricciones el próximo 8 de mayo, pero decidió adelantar la medida una semana.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-04-28). Sindicato de educadores británicos organiza nueva huelga. telesurtv.net De esta forma, los maestros miembros del sindicato educativo más grande de Europa se están convocando para una acción de protesta el 2 de mayo próximo.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-28). Tren de carga se descarrila en Wisconsin, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Diversos organismos se comunicaron para coordinar acciones en respuesta al hecho con rapidez.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-28). AN de Venezuela sanciona Ley Orgánica de Extinción de Dominio. telesurtv.net La normativa fue aprobada en segunda discusión por unanimidad y cuenta con 48 artículos.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-28). Continúa monitoreo del volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El SGC ratificó que la actividad del volcán Nevado del Ruiz sigue siendo muy inestable.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-28). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a otro palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Salud palestino, la víctima fue identificada como Ahmad Yaaqob Taha, de 39 años de edad.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-04-28). Presidentes de Argentina y Brasil sostienen intercambio sobre relaciones de cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambos jefes de Estado revisaron lo avances alcanzados en los acuerdos firmados el pasado 23 de enero.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-28). Reportan dos muertos en un atropello múltiple en Madrid, España. telesurtv.net El Gabinete de Información de Emergencias explicó que el hecho ocurrió durante una persecución de la Guardia Civil.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-28). Siria y Omán abordan desarrollo de relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Los cancilleres de ambos países acordaron comunicarse continuamente para discutir temas y desarrollos de interés común.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-28). Autoridades aseguran que López Obrador goza de buena salud. telesurtv.net El alto funcionario afirmó que el mandatario "goza de cabal salud, está recuperándose, tenemos presidente para rato".

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-28). Sindicatos de Brasil convocan a actos por el Día del Trabajo. telesurtv.net La mejora del poder adquisitivo del salario mínimo será una de las exigencias este 1 de mayo en el país sudamericano.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-28). Delegación de paz de Gobierno colombiano arriba a La Habana. telesurtv.net Se prevé que delegación del ELN arribe este jueves a la capital cubana, donde el 2 de mayo reiniciarán las conversaciones de paz.

teleSUR, dcdc -DRL (2023-04-28). Papa Francisco critica el populismo liberal. telesurtv.net El jefe supremo de la Iglesia Católica insta a que se encuentren formulaciones para beneficiar a las poblaciones infantiles.

Staff (2023-04-28). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 755 MW para el horario pico nocturno de este viernes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica de Cuba estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2200 MW y una demanda máxima de 2885 MW, para un déficit de 685 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 755 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-04-28). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este viernes 28 de abril? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este viernes 28 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.

Staff (2023-04-28). El tiempo: Calor y aisladas lluvias en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado, nublándose en la tarde hacia zonas del interior del centro, así como en el sur oriental, con aislados chubascos y tormentas eléctricas. En el resto del país las lluvias serán escasas.

Staff (2023-04-28). Este viernes en la Mesa Redonda: Historia de Vida "Dr. Mitchell Valdés Sosa, héroe de la ciencia cubana" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda ha invitado a su espacio Historia de Vida de este viernes, al Dr.Cs Mitchell Valdés Sosa, creador y Director general del prestigioso Centro Nacional de Neurociencias (CNEURO). Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional, Canal Caribe, Radio Habana Cuba y los canales en redes sociales de la Mesa Redonda, Cubadebate y el sitio de la Presidencia, transmitirán esta Mesa Redonda a partir de las 7 pm.

Staff (2023-04-28). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 28 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-04-28). Declaración de Acapulco muestra el compromiso de Cuba con la integración regional, asegura Bruno Rodríguez. cubadebate.cu La firma de la declaración por Colombia, Cuba y México, en la que se buscan conversaciones para la creación de la Agencia de Medicamentos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe nos acercará a la autosuficiencia sanitaria y el acceso a dispositivos médicos, destacó Jorge Alcocer, secretario mexicano de Salud.

Staff (2023-04-28). El calor también asfixia a Asia. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades meteorológicas alertan que Asia está sufriendo la peor ola de calor de abril en su historia: Pakistán ha registrado temperaturas que se elevan a 44 grados centígrados; India, 43,5 grados centígrados; Myanmar, 43,3 grados centígrados; y Bangladesh, 41,7 grados centígrados.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China-Europe freight train cargo value surpasses $300 billion. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train had transported cargo worth over $300 billion by the end of 2022, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FM) said on Thursday, boosting economy vitality in Eurasia under the China proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Shanghai vows better financial support for biz. ecns.cn Continued efforts will be made to further optimize Shanghai's financial ecology so the financial sector can better serve the real economy and facilitate high-quality economic growth, municipal financial regulators said during a news conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). HK gears up for surge in visitors during May Day holiday. ecns.cn Hong Kong is gearing up for a massive influx of visitors during the upcoming five-day May Day holiday, with about 4.61 million people expected to enter or leave the city during the Chinese mainland's first long break since the resumption of cross-boundary travel.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). HMV returning to site of flagship London music store. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Mason says positive energy back at Tottenham after Kane reveals Levy meeting. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Intel climbs as Wall St cheers early signs of recovery. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). HDB to streamline home-buying process by consolidating eligibility assessments. channelnewsasia.com Buyers can expect to receive the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter within 21 working days upon application submission.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Bayern Munich situation difficult but not hopeless-coach Tuchel. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Investors pile into cash, but snap up Chinese stocks in tricky markets. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Microsoft signs 10-yr deal with Spain's Nware after UK blocks Activision bid. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). BBC boss quits over Boris Johnson loan. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). After Reliance-Warner deal, JioCinema pricing, local content in focus. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Man City now in driving seat but Guardiola still cautious. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). OPEC+ cuts, China demand will steer oil towards $90 by year-end – Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Real Madrid's Modric a doubt for Copa del Rey final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Father of hundreds gets sperm donation ban from Dutch court. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Verstappen fastest in chaotic Baku practice. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Napoli v Salernitana potential title decider moved to Sunday. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). China's top banks post shrinking margins in Q1. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Liverpool will embrace Europa League if top-four tilt fails: Klopp. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Shopee to process refunds, return requests within average of 2.5 working days. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). South Korea's funeral industry adapts to more people dying alone. channelnewsasia.com Slightly more than 30 per cent of South Korea's 52 million population are single and that's unlikely to change as many in their 20s, 30s and 40s have said they have no plans to tie the knot or have children.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Sri Lanka whitewash Ireland with second innings victory. channelnewsasia.com

Andrew Korybko (2023-04-28). India's Short Connectivity Corridor Through Myanmar Has An Outsized Strategic Importance. thealtworld.com

Larry Johnson (2023-04-28). Today's Chat With Judge napolitano Re Prospects for Ukraine's Counter offensive. sonar21.com I had a brain fart during the interview and referred to the Brits sending "uranium" rounds. I meant to say DEPLETED URANIUM. In any event, if this is true it…

Jesús Inojosa (2023-04-28). Diosdado Cabello: US Rebuked Consensus at Bogotá's International Conference on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan deputy and Chavista leader Diosdado Cabello said that the biggest steps were not taken at the International Conference on the Political Process in Venezuela, organized and promoted by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, because the representatives of the United States Government refused to sign it. | "In the end, a consensus document was not drawn up there because the US did not want to sign it, the US was defeated there so they did not want to sign it," the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) said this Wednesday, April 26, during the 428th episode of his television pr…

Staff (2023-04-28). Diosdado Cabello informa sobre nuevo caso de corrupción en PDVSA. cubadebate.cu Tras su salida de la Asamblea Nacional anunció la incautación de un centenar de gandolas pertenecientes a Pdvsa. Los transportes, explicó, fueron decomisados ayer por el Servicio Nacional Integrado de Administración Aduanera y Tributaria, mientras buscaban privatizar la distribución de combustible.

Staff (2023-04-28). Wushu le ofrece a Cuba tres nuevos títulos en los V Juegos del Alba. cubadebate.cu Los representantes cubanos del wushu conquistaron dos medallas de plata y una de bronce en los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023, en lid que durante dos jornadas tuvo asiento en el Gimnasio Gastón Portillo de la Academia Militar de la Armada, ubicado en el estado de La Guaira.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Philippines reports 'confrontation' with Chinese vessels in South China Sea. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). China's factory activity likely grew at slower pace in April- Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). GIC to buy Japan logistics assets from Blackstone for US$800 million. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Indonesia to allow Freeport, Amman Mineral to ship copper concentrate to 2024. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Japan's JERA forecasts jump in FY23/24 profit as fuel prices weaken. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Mihoyo's new video game tops download charts as big launches return to China. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Norway's sovereign wealth fund chief seeks state regulation of AI – FT. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Pertamina Hulu Energi plans $1.4 billion Indonesian IPO with June debut -sources. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Sony expects profit to slip after record year. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Swedish industrial tech group Hexagon's profit rises more than expected. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). US Venture Global announces 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Historic Stone of Scone moved to London for King Charles' coronation. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Katy Perry loses trademark fight with Australian fashion designer. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Keputusan tepat ibu asal Singapura relakan anaknya yang autis hidup mandiri di Bali. channelnewsasia.com Sebastien, yang sekarang berusia 26 tahun, sudah enam tahun tinggal mandiri di Bali dengan pengasuhnya.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Singapore retrenchments rise for 3rd straight quarter, unemployment stays low. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). From racquets to running shoes, Puig makes her mark in marathons. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). We need to get Skelton fit for World Cup, says Wallabies boss Jones. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). This man built an open library in Boon Lay, got his books stolen and then received an outpouring of support. channelnewsasia.com Hengster Kor's harrowing tale is a reminder that kindness begets kindness.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). UN expert urges Japan to sanction Myanmar junta. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Nation to beef up efforts on digital technologies. ecns.cn China will beef up efforts to leverage cutting-edge digital technologies to accelerate its industrial upgrade and promote deeper integration of the digital and real economies, officials and experts said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China's newly registered private enterprises surpass two million in Q1, up 10.7% y-o-y: SAMR. ecns.cn The number of China's newly registered private enterprises in the first quarter reached 2.04 million, surged by 10.7 percent year-on-year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). U.S. arms dealers' Taiwan visit to be closely monitored. ecns.cn The Chinese military will continue to closely monitor the situation in the Taiwan Strait, maintain a high level of alertness at all times and take necessary actions in accordance with the law.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Report on panda Lele's death matches autopsy. ecns.cn The final analysis of the giant panda Lele's death released on Thursday supports the initial autopsy findings which suggest cardiovascular disease was the main cause, according to the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Military spokesman says U.S. 'stirring tensions' in South China Sea. ecns.cn The United States has continued to strengthen its military deployment in the South China Sea in order to of stir up tensions in the region, Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Chinese military opposes US' false accusations. ecns.cn The Chinese military resolutely opposes the U.S.' accusation that China is conducting secretive nuclear experiments and sensitive biological research, calling the speculation completely unfounded and purely fabricated.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China will firmly oppose new US policy to restrict investment in China if reports are true: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China will firmly oppose new U.S. policy to restrict investment in China if related reports are true, Shu Jueting, spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) told a press conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Chinese defense minister attends SCO meeting in India to enhance security cooperation. ecns.cn Li arrived in New Dehli on Thursday for the SCO defense ministers' meeting scheduled to be held on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China's special envoy to Ukraine will play positive role in promoting peace talks: Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn The special representative of the Chinese government to Ukraine will be someone who is familiar with relevant affairs and can play a positive role in promoting peace talks.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). China railway to manage 120 mln trips in golden week, up 20% from 2019. ecns.cn China's railway department kicks off the holiday travel rush in advance on Thursday. The railway system across the country is expected to manage 120 million passenger trips during the eight-day period lasting though May 4.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-28). Empeora salud de preso palestino en huelga de hambre en Israel. telesurtv.net Según información del Ministerio para los Detenidos del país ocupado, más de un millón de palestinos han sido encarcelados desde el inicio de la ocupación israelí en 1967.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-28). Destituyen a funcionarios públicos tras ataques golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net Fueron demovidos 28 militares y un civil. La medida forma parte del proceso de renovación del Gabinete de Seguridad Institucional determinado por el presidente Lula.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-28). Presidente de Cuba sostiene encuentro con obispos católicos. telesurtv.net Se abordaron temas relacionados con la labor de la Iglesia Católica, la situación socioeconómica y el fortalecimiento de valores.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-28). Luis Abinader promete garantizar seguridad ante crisis haitiana. telesurtv.net Luis Abinader alertó que la crisis haitiana no solo afecta a República Dominicana, sino también a toda la región.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-28). Preparan demanda por reos muertos en cárceles de El Salvador. telesurtv.net Solo el ocho por ciento de las personas fallecidas en prisiones salvadoreñas son pandilleros; el resto son inocentes.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-28). Candidatos cierran campañas de cara a elecciones presidenciales en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La coalición opositora Concertación Nacional llevará a cabo su acto de cierre a partir de las 19: 00 (hora local).

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-28). Lanzan plataforma para Cumbre de los Pueblos. telesurtv.net Con la premisa de promover la construcción de una alternativa de desarrollo, el evento tendrá lugar el 17 y 18 de julio.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-28). Declaran fronteras en emergencia por crisis migratoria en Perú. telesurtv.net La mandataria culpó a los migrantes por el aumento de la tasa delictiva y delincuencial en el país.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Beijing's role as peacemaker gains stature. ecns.cn On Wednesday afternoon, President Xi Jinping underlined China's consistent commitment and fresh plans for facilitating peace talks during a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

ecns.cn (2023-04-28). Exhibition numbers, area show recovery. ecns.cn Convention and exhibition businesses in Guangdong province have shown strong recovery since early this year, with a significant increase seen both in exhibition numbers and area, according to the local industry association.

Oakland Privacy (2023-04-28). Wednesday 5/17: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org EMAIL CONTACT@OAKLANDPRIVACY.ORG A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFO AND/OR ZOOM CONTACT INFO.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-28). ONG Open Arms rescata a 38 migrantes del Mediterráneo. telesurtv.net En lo que va de año, han desembarcado en las costas del sur italiano 38.988 inmigrantes.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-28). Bolivia interviene banco en medio de problemas económicos. telesurtv.net La Autoridad de Supervisión del Sistema Financiero aseguró que la intervención fue por incumplimiento de pago.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-28). OMS revela que disminuyen muertes por la Covid-19 en el mundo. telesurtv.net Ghebreyesus afirmó que "nos alienta mucho una disminución constante de los casos registrados de muerte por la Covid-19, que bajaron un 95 por ciento en lo que va de año".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-28). Aumentan a 95 los cadáveres de miembros de secta en Kenia. telesurtv.net La policía arrestó este miércoles a 22 personas mientras informó que 34 personas fueron rescatadas.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). White House's Sullivan: US not looking to decouple from China economy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). 'Coinbase does not list securities,' company tells US regulator. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). FTC chair met UK antitrust officials last week but did not talk deals. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). LVMH zeros in on China for global Tiffany & Co overhaul. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Meta merges ad and business messaging product groups – The Information. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Triller to pay Sony Music $4.5 million in US music rights case. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). As US megacaps soar, some investors are wary of rising valuations. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Goalkeeper Horn to leave Cologne after 21 years. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Halep questions long delay in doping hearing. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Leclerc has a hit with a different kind of track. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Norris says McLaren now where they should have been in Bahrain. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Verstappen questions how long F1 will be the life for him. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). EU lawmakers committee reaches deal on artificial intelligence act. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Finland's PM-designate to seek alliance with far-right. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Mexico's Haitian asylum seekers lack access to basic resources, says IRC. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). South Korea's Yoon hails US ties at joint meeting of Congress. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Spain hit by summer-strength heat in April. channelnewsasia.com

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-27). The Myth Of Daniel Ellsberg As The 'Good Leaker'. thedissenter.org The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and Even as Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg closes in on the end of an incredible and impactful life, the Washington Post and the pundit class still cannot resist using Ellsberg as a prop to misleadingly assert that he is history's best example of a "Good Leaker." | Devlin Barrett, a national security correspondent who covers the FBI and the United States Justice Department for…

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). House China Committee Prepares Proposals to Rapidly Arm Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The new House committee on China is preparing proposals on ways to rapidly arm Taiwan and boost up American stockpiles of long-range missiles, Defense News reported on Thursday. The steps come after the committee, which is led by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), participated in war games that simulated a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, an unusual …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). House Votes Down Resolution to Withdraw from Somalia. news.antiwar.com The House on Thursday voted down a War Powers Resolution introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) that would have directed President Biden to remove all US troops from Somalia within one year, except those guarding the US embassy. The resolution failed in a vote of 102-321. It received support from 52 Republicans and 50 Democrats. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). China Denounces US Plans to Dock Nuclear-Armed Submarines in South Korea. news.antiwar.com China on Thursday denounced US plans to dock nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea, saying that the plan runs counter to the goal of a "denuclearized" Korean Peninsula. "The United States has put regional security at risk and intentionally used the issue of the peninsula as an excuse to create tension," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). Kremlin Says It Welcomes Any Steps to Resolve War After Xi-Zelensky Call. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said Thursday that it would welcome any steps toward a settlement to the war in Ukraine following the call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Chinese President Xi Jinping. "We are ready to welcome anything that could help bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine closer and, actually, also help Russia achieve …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). US Navy Says Iran Seized US-Bound Oil Tanker Near Oman. news.antiwar.com The US military said Thursday that Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, the Advantage Sweet, that was bound for Texas. According to Iranian media, the ship was seized after it collided with an Iranian fishing vessel. "The oil tanker issued a distress call during the seizure," the US Navy's Fifth Fleet said in a …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). US General Says Russian Ground Forces 'Bigger Today' Than Before Invasion. news.antiwar.com Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of US European Command, told Congress on Wednesday that Russia's ground forces are "bigger today" than they were before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine last year. "[T]he Russian ground force has been degenerated somewhat by this conflict, although it is bigger today than it was at the beginning of …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). Leaked Pentagon Docs Say Russia Can Keep Funding Ukraine War Despite Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Leaked US military documents show the US believes Russia will be able to continue funding its war in Ukraine for at least another year despite Western sanctions, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. The assessments were part of a trove of documents allegedly released by Jack Teixeira, an Air National guardsman who faces up to 15 …

Collin P. Poirot, Azadeh Shahshahani (2023-04-27). The DOJ is using "foreign agents" accusations to repress Black liberation organizers. therealnews.com This piece was originally published in On July 29, 2022, Omali Yeshitela and his wife, Ona Zene, awoke at 5 o'clock in the morning to the sound of flash grenades and drones, as heavily armed FBI agents stormed into their home searching for evidence of organizational ties to the Russian government. Yeshitela is the 80-year-old chair of the African People's Socialist Party, a Pan-Africanist political party f…

Editor (2023-04-27). Biden to Send Nukes to South Korea. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-27). Bipartisan US Bill Aims to Prevent AI From Launching Nuclear Weapons. scheerpost.com "As we live in an increasingly digital age, we need to ensure that humans hold the power alone to command, control, and launch nuclear weapons—not robots," said co-sponsor Sen. Ed Markey.

Editor (2023-04-27). From Military to Policing, Say No to a Federal Budget That Prioritizes Violence. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-27). Joe Lauria: State Dept. & Senate Leaders Troll Assange. scheerpost.com Increasing pressure is being brought by politicians and the public on the DOJ to drop the charges against Julian Assange. Despite some progress, the political obstacles are formidable.

Editor (2023-04-27). Why Should We Pay Attention to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.? scheerpost.com "Kennedy has been marginalized by the mainstream media for 18 years…but I know him to be deeply honest, totally dedicated to his beliefs and willing to back them up with personal courage and scientific evidence."

Editor (2023-04-27). Your Messaging Service Should Not Be a DEA Informant. scheerpost.com The bill, named the Cooper Davis Act, is likely to result in a host of inaccurate reports and in companies sweeping up innocent conversations, including discussions about past drug use or treatment.

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-04-27). 'My son has made me a better person even in his death': Parents of Jalen Randle remember their son. therealnews.com On Apr. 27, 2022, Houston police officer Shane Privette For months, city officials made no public moves regarding Jalen's case. But the Randle family was…

_____ (2023-04-27). 'Win for Artistic Freedom' as Court Reverses Frankfurt Ban on Roger Waters Concert. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-27). New York Philharmonic Will Not Perform Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony. strategic-culture.org By Fred MAZELIS | The New York Philharmonic Orchestra has quietly announced a complete change in the program for the May 10-12 performances at its newly renovated Geffen Hall at the city's Lincoln Center arts complex. Russian conductor Tugan Sokhiev was originally scheduled to lead the famous Leningrad Symphony by Dmitri Shostakovich. The Leningrad has been cancelled and Sokhiev will not be on the podium. He is being replaced by James Gaffigan, in a program including a work by the Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, along with Prokofiev's Third Symphony and Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto. | A few months…

_____ (2023-04-27). Is It Time for Unemployed Tucker Carlson to Enter the U.S. Political Fray? strategic-culture.org Tragic as that may be for his legion of listeners, Carlson now has a chance to not only question America, but to change it. | This week, Fox News axed without warning or explanation its highest-rated talk show host, Tucker Carlson. Tragic as that may be for his legion of listeners, Carlson now has a chance to not only question America, but to change it. | It looks as though the establishment — the Deep State, the Swamp, the Nursing Home for Octogenarian Ice Cream Lovers, call it what you will — has finally found a way to eliminate Tucker Carlson and his heretical views once and for all. | Just days af…

_____ (2023-04-27). Mr. Lavrov's New York Shuffle. strategic-culture.org Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's New York moment performed the diplomatic equivalent of bringing the house down, writes Pepe Escobar. | Now picture a true gentleman, the foremost diplomat of these troubled times, in total command of the facts and endowed with a delightful sense of humor, taking a perilous walk on the wild side, to quote iconic Lou Reed, and emerging unscathed. | In fact, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's New York moment — as in his two interventions before the UN Security Council on April 24 and 25 — performed the diplomatic equivalent of bringing the house down. At least the sections…

WSWS (2023-04-27). 45-year-old man dies after violent police assault in Brandenburg, Germany. wsws.org Police officers used pepper spray and held the man in a prone position with his face pressed into the wet ground.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Caterpillar workers: Fight back against attacks on paid absence time, sick days and more! Build rank-and-file power! wsws.org A month after the UAW bureaucracy imposed massive real wage cuts in a sellout agreement, Caterpillar workers confront numerous problems.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Health workers strike in Andalusia, Castille and Leon and Madrid, Spain against staff shortages and for more funding; strikes in Iran spreading over pay and conditions to include oil, power plant and steelworkers; teachers in Akwa Ibom State resume walkouts over pensions and promotions…

WSWS (2023-04-27). UK posties fury over Royal Mail deal deepens: "I have been a member of the CWU for 39 years and they have sold us out." wsws.org Royal Mail workers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are continuing to register their total opposition to the CWU's pro-company deal.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Teachers in England strike as National Education Union bureaucracy says pay, terms and conditions "all up for negotiation" wsws.org Tens of thousands of teachers struck in England on Wednesday in the latest action to demand better pay and conditions. Another one-day action is taking place on May 2.

WSWS (2023-04-27). UK: University of Sheffield paid private investigators £40,000 to spy on anti-war students. wsws.org As NATO's war against Russia in Ukraine escalates, Britain's ruling class is stepping up the militarisation of higher education and research institutions, already deeply integrated with the armed forces and private military contractors.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Royal College of Nursing gifts UK government opportunity to block nurses' strike. wsws.org It was already highly likely that the case would be decided in the government's favour. But RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen made this certain by choosing not to contest the case with a legal team.

Joe Piette (2023-04-27). March to save Philadelphia's Chinatown. workers.org PhiladelphiaA show of force and unity will take place in Philadelphia April 29 with the message, "No Arena in the Heart of Our City." Marching from Chinatown to the much-criticized proposed site of a new basketball arena and then on to City Hall, Chinatown residents and allies will be telling . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-04-27). Cartoon: Federal priorities. workers.org

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Brazilian Government Dismisses Nearly 90 GSI Officials. telesurenglish.net The interim head of Brazil's Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI), Ricardo Cappelli, on Thursday dismissed 87 officials for failing to act against the Jan. 8 rioters in Brasília. | RELATED: | "Continuing with the renewal of the cadre of GSI officials, I authorized the dismissal of another 58 officials. The measure will be published in the next edition of the Official Gazette of the Union," Cappelli said on social networks. | The day before, 29 o…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Latin America Wins Top Award at Moscow Film Festival. telesurenglish.net The 45th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) awarded its Grand Prize to the Latin American film Three Brothers, by Argentine director Francisco Paparella.. | RELATED: | The joint Chilean-Argentine film centers around three hunting brothers who return to their homes in an isolated village in Argentine Patagonia. Andy Gorostiaga, Emanu Elish and Ulices Yanzon play the lead roles in the film. | The director of Three Br…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Improvised Explosive Device Blast in India Kills 11 People. telesurenglish.net An improvised explosive device (IED) blast by Maoist rebels killed at least 11 people in Dantewada district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. | RELATED: | According to police, 10 District Reserve Guard Guards (DRG) security personnel and a driver were killed when their vehicle was hit by the IED. The attack took place in the Aranpur area of Dantewada district, about 508 km south of Raipur, the capital o…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Brazilian Dictionary Adds Pelé as Synonym for the Best. telesurenglish.net Three-time world champion Pelé has been added to the popular Brazilian dictionary Michaelis as an adjective to describe someone "exceptional, incomparable, unique." | RELATED: | "One who is extraordinary, or who by his quality, value or superiority cannot be equaled to anything or anyone, such as Pelé; nickname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940-2022), considered the greatest athlete of all time; exceptional, incomparable, unique," reads the P…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Bolivian Authorities Take Control Of Fassil Bank. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bolivian Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) took control of the Fassil Bank, over this institution's breach of obligations with its customers. | RELATED: | For over a month, Fassil customers could not withdraw money from their accounts or use their credit and debit cards even though the bank had deposits of US$2,7 billion. | "Thanks to this intervention, other banks will assume the deposits of Fassil cust…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Colombian Government Peace Delegation Arrives in Havana. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Colombian government delegation arrived in Cuba for the third cycle of talks for the restart of peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN). So far, this event is scheduled for May 2. | RELATED: | "We have the hope of reaching agreements for a ceasefire and making serious progress in the participation of society in the peace process. Our delegation is deeply committed to these advances at the table," Sena…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Majority of Finns Support Work-Based Immigration. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, think tank EVA released a survey showing that the majority of Finns support immigration as a way of maintaining the workforce. | RELATED: | The percentage of people in Finland supporting the facilitation of immigration has gone up from 27 percent in 2019 to 55 percent this year. However, 30 percent do not consider the population deficit to be a valid reason for facilitating immigration. | Immigration is a key topic on the agenda of a new Finnish go…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Cuban President Meets Catholic Church Representatives. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with representatives of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba (COCC) at the Revolution Palace in Havana. | RELATED: | Both sides expressed "gratitude for the possibility of the meeting", which addressed issues related to the work of the Catholic Church, the country's socio-economic situation, and the strengthening of values in the Cuban society. | "The meeting took place in a cli…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Human Rights Defenders To Sue the Salvadoran State. telesurenglish.net Humanitarian Legal Aid (SJH) began to collect information to establish a collective lawsuit against the Salvadoran state, which must take responsibility for the people who have died in prisons, or after being released, during President Jayib Bukele's emergency regime. | RELATED: | This Salvadoran NGO will present its legal recourse to the Inter-American Human Rights System, where it will request moral and material…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Peru Declares a 60-Day State of Emergency at Its Border Areas. telesurenglish.net BOn Thursday, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte declared a 60-day state of emergency in the border areas with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. | RELATED: | This measure aims to increase migration controls in the provinces of Zarumilla (Tumbes), Sullana, Ayabaca and Huancabamba (Piura); San Ignacio (Cajamarca), Condorcanqui (Amazonas); Maynas, Loreto, Datem del Marañón (Loreto); Tahuamanu (Madre de Dios); and Tacna and Tarata (Tacna)…

Jason Wilson (2023-04-27). Far-Right California Supervisor, MyPillow Fan Faces Recall. splcenter.org Shasta County, California, supervisor Kevin Crye was served recall papers by a community group on Tuesday after he and two other far-right supervisors voted to terminate the county's contract with Dominion Voting Systems last month, and Crye subsequently traveled at Shasta County's expense to meet MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for his view on the conduct of future elections in Shasta County.

Brian W. Major (2023-04-27). 'Pamela: A Love Story' tackles media sexism and questions of agency, consent. peoplesworld.org Often, when people think about Pamela Anderson, a few stereotypical tropes come to mind. They usually think about a busty blonde actress from the popular television series Baywatch, along with layouts from Playboy magazine. They may even think about a widely released pornographic home video from 1996 (which was, by the way, the first video …

Roger McKenzie (2023-04-27). Xi sending peace envoy to Ukraine, says negotiation only way to end war. peoplesworld.org China's President Xi Jinping told his Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call Wednesday that his government will send a peace envoy to Ukraine, Chinese media reported. This came two months after Beijing put forward a 12-point plan to provide a framework for bringing an end to the fighting between Russia and Ukraine …

Mike Kramer (2023-04-27). UPS workers prepare for historic showdown with corporate giant. liberationnews.org In just a few months, the United States may experience a labor struggle the scale of which has not been seen in over 25 years.

Manolo De Los Santos, Kate Gonzales (2023-04-27). Young people from the US travel to Cuba and break the siege. liberationnews.org The International Peoples' Assembly invited young grassroots activists from across the diversity of struggles in the US to participate in a crucial exchange in Cuba…

Andrew Perez (2023-04-27). Roberts Memo Threatened To Challenge Ethics Rules. levernews.com

David Sirota (2023-04-27). üéß LEVER TIME: Did AstroTurf's "Forever Chemicals" Cause The Deaths Of Pro Athletes? levernews.com In the new episode of our weekly podcast Lever Time,

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-27). What The Tech?! returns to in-person sessions helping local over-50s with tech. imperial.ac.uk Students from the Business School have worked with the Community Engagement team to help local over-50s build their confidence in using technology.

unitedEditor (2023-04-27). Türkiye's challenges and the lack of comprehensive political programs. uwidata.com By Oscar Rotundo * What has been the change in the electoral system with respect to 2018 and what is its importance with respect to the future of the country? Yunus Soner — Good afternoon Oscar from here in Istanbul, I am going to try to provide you with an analysis of the situation. Candidates …

unitedEditor (2023-04-27). Türkiye, Russia and China must resist U.S. plans in Sudan. uwidata.com United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek gave an interview to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti about the situation in Sudan. We present the interview, published in Russian, to our readers translated into English. The United States will try to intervene in the situation in Sudan in order to divide the country into even smaller …

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-27). Federal Agents Kill Man in North Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-27). AOC: "January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal" for GOP Campaign to Expel Democrats. truthout.org Republicans across the country are waging a movement to remove and censure Democratic lawmakers simply for speaking out against the GOP — a movement that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is saying is the next natural step after the GOP-backed attempted coup on January 6, 2021. On Wednesday, Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a rally with Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Florida) and Tennessee state Rep. |

Zane McNeill (2023-04-27). Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous "Conflict of Interest" Probe. truthout.org On April 26, Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt (D), the state's first out bisexual senator, was informed that she was under an official investigation because of a complaint filed by Omaha-based attorney David Begley alleging that Hunt had a financial conflict of interest to speak and vote against anti-trans legislation because she has a transgender child. Specifically, Begley alleged that Hunt… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-27). Florida GOP Passes Bill to Undermine Unions for Public Employees — Except Cops. truthout.org The Republican-dominated Florida legislature passed an extreme anti-labor bill on Wednesday that would severely weaken unions for public employees and expand the state's ability to abolish those unions, while carving out an exemption for a notable group: police. The bill, which passed the state Senate last month and is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk, takes direct aim at public sector unions'… |

Asheesh Kapur Siddique (2023-04-27). Harvard Has Become a Tax Shelter for Billionaires as Public Education Languishes. truthout.org On April 11, 2023, Harvard University announced that the billionaire hedge fund CEO Kenneth C. Griffin is donating $300 million to Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences to fund research and scholarship. Griffin will reduce his federal income tax bill by an estimated $110 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. As a faculty member at the flagship Massachusetts public university… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-27). Oklahoma Parole Board Denies Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip. truthout.org We speak with investigative reporter Liliana Segura about the remarkable case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, whose execution is set for May 18. Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied Glossip clemency even though Oklahoma's own Republican attorney general has sought to vacate Glossip's conviction. Glossip has always maintained his innocence. The case dates back to… |

Tatyana Tandanpolie (2023-04-27). Report Reveals More Damning Texts From Tucker Carlson in Dominion Lawsuit. truthout.org Fox's board of directors and executives discovered salacious, redacted private messages from former host Tucker Carlson the day before the trial for Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox was set to start, The New York Times reports. Though Fox's trial lawyers had these messages, which are reportedly worse than the anchor's discriminatory, inflammatory and often racist comments… |

Fred Clasen-Kelly (2023-04-27). Experts Cite the Health Impacts of Incarceration as US Life Expectancy Falls. truthout.org After spending 38 years in the Alabama prison system, one of the most violent and crowded in the nation, Larry Jordan felt lucky to live long enough to regain his freedom. The decorated Vietnam War veteran had survived prostate cancer and hepatitis C behind bars when a judge granted him early release late last year. "I never gave up hope," said Jordan, 74, who lives in Alabama. "I know a lot of… |

Zoya Teirstein (2023-04-27). Oceans Have Reached Warmest Levels in Modern History. Scientists Are Worried. truthout.org The world's oceans have reached their warmest levels in modern history, outpacing climate forecasts and alarming scientists. Daily ocean temperatures have been trending warmer than normal every day for the past month and a half, approximately. Experts warn the pattern does not bode well for marine life and human well-being. While the difference in temperature between this year and the same period… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-27). Warren Report Reveals Vast Pentagon-to-Defense Contractor Lobbying Pipeline. truthout.org Hundreds of former government officials, including former Pentagon officials, have been funneled through the infamous public-to-private revolving door to take their insider government knowledge to lobby for top defense contractors, a new report from the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) reveals. According to the report released Wednesday, as of 2021, there were at least 672 former… |

Camilo Pérez-Bustillo (2023-04-27). Migrant Massacre in Ciudad Juárez Is Rooted in US-Mexico Border Policing. truthout.org April 27 marks one month since the death by incineration of 40 migrants from five countries who were locked in a single overcrowded cell in a Mexican detention center in Ciudad Juárez, despite their desperate protest over inhumane conditions and the commensurate indifference of their privatized jailers. At least 68 migrants had been packed in a cell designed for 50 — detained simply for being… |

Mike Ludwig (2023-04-27). Debt Limit Vote Offers a Preview of GOP Attacks If Party Controls Congress. truthout.org House Republicans narrowly passed their controversial plan for raising the federal debt limit and forcing sweeping cuts to federal programs and the social safety net in a party line vote on Wednesday. The only full hearing on the legislation was held on the eve of the vote, and sparks were flying as lawmakers from both parties testified before the House Committee on Rules. Rep. Jim McGovern… |

Andy Kroll (2023-04-27). The Rise of China (and the Fall of the U.S.?). tomdispatch.com From the ashes of a world war that killed 80 million people and reduced great cities to smoking rubble, America rose like a Titan of Greek legend, unharmed and armed with extraordinary military and economic power, to govern the globe. During four years of combat against the Axis leaders in Berlin and Tokyo that raged across the planet, America's wartime commanders — George Marshall in Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower in Europe, and Chester Nimitz in the Pacific — knew that their main strategic objective was to gain control over the vast Eurasian landmass. Whether you're talking about desert warfare in…

Linn Washington (2023-04-27). Ruling Rejects Rights For Abu-Jamal — Again! thiscantbehappening.net Editorial note: The recent ruling rejecting an appeal filed by Mumia Abu-Jamal bent law and logic. Below is a critique of that ruling rendered by Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Lucretia Clemons. This insightful critique is from Wendell Griffen, a recently retired judge in Arkansas. The distinguished career of Griffen includes lawyer, head of a … |

thecommunists (2023-04-27). Desperate for a 'win' in Europe, USA mulls merging Ukraine with Poland. thecommunists.org Whilst the collective west hypocritically chides Russia for supposedly disrespecting the rights of sovereign nations, misrepresenting Russia's justified measures to defend its own borders as a war of aggression, it is imperialism itself that continually tramples underfoot the sovereign rights of other nations. And this is nowhere better illustrated than in the gross disservice it …

Anonymous103 (2023-04-27). US Politics: Intensified Censorship, Political Persecution, Schisms Between Ruling Elites — Prelude to 'La Violencia'? southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Daniel Edgar exclusively for South Front | The unofficial, unspoken agreements underlying the monolithic Two-Party State cartel (perhaps best described by US historian Howard Zinn in A People's History of the United States) that has dominated US politics and controlled all State powers and functions since just about forever are breaking down. The ruling elite families, groups and factions that control the political and bureaucratic machinery of the Democrat and Republican…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-27). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 27, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU in the Kharkov region; | The Russian Army destroyed Ukrainian P-18 and ST-68 radars near Kramatorsk; | The Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles and three motor vehicles in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed six armoured vehicles, four motor vehicles in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed an S-300 missile system, two motor vehicles in the Kherson region; | The AFU artillery struck a firing…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-27). Anxiety as Socialism: AI Moratorium Fantasies. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Rumours and streaks of hysteria are running rife about what such artificial intelligence (AI) systems as ChatGPT are meant to do. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy recently showed himself to be

Anonymous103 (2023-04-27). Military Situation In Syria On April 27, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

justiceforhassandiab (2023-04-27). Canada Must Put a Stop to Injustice in the Hassan Diab Case. justiceforhassandiab.org Justice means Canada must say no to France.

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2023-04-27: News Headlines

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). White House's Sullivan: US not looking to decouple from China economy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). 'Coinbase does not list securities,' company tells US regulator. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). FTC chair met UK antitrust officials last week but did not talk deals. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). LVMH zeros in on China for global Tiffany & Co overhaul. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Meta merges ad and business messaging product groups – The Information. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Triller to pay Sony Music $4.5 million in US music rights case. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). As US megacaps soar, some investors are wary of rising valuations. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Goalkeeper Horn to leave Cologne after 21 years. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Griner says she held onto hope in first news conference after Russian detention. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Halep questions long delay in doping hearing. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Leclerc has a hit with a different kind of track. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Norris says McLaren now where they should have been in Bahrain. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Verstappen questions how long F1 will be the life for him. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Beijing-led talks on Ukraine a 'trap' for the West: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). EU lawmakers committee reaches deal on artificial intelligence act. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Finland's PM-designate to seek alliance with far-right. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Mexico's Haitian asylum seekers lack access to basic resources, says IRC. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). South Korea's Yoon hails US ties at joint meeting of Congress. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Spain hit by summer-strength heat in April. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-28). Ukraine PM invites pope to visit, urges help with deported children. channelnewsasia.com

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-27). AOC: "January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal" for GOP Campaign to Expel Democrats. truthout.org Republicans across the country are waging a movement to remove and censure Democratic lawmakers simply for speaking out against the GOP — a movement that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is saying is the next natural step after the GOP-backed attempted coup on January 6, 2021. On Wednesday, Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a rally with Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Florida) and Tennessee state Rep. |

Zane McNeill (2023-04-27). Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous "Conflict of Interest" Probe. truthout.org On April 26, Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt (D), the state's first out bisexual senator, was informed that she was under an official investigation because of a complaint filed by Omaha-based attorney David Begley alleging that Hunt had a financial conflict of interest to speak and vote against anti-trans legislation because she has a transgender child. Specifically, Begley alleged that Hunt… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-27). Florida GOP Passes Bill to Undermine Unions for Public Employees — Except Cops. truthout.org The Republican-dominated Florida legislature passed an extreme anti-labor bill on Wednesday that would severely weaken unions for public employees and expand the state's ability to abolish those unions, while carving out an exemption for a notable group: police. The bill, which passed the state Senate last month and is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk, takes direct aim at public sector unions'… |

Asheesh Kapur Siddique (2023-04-27). Harvard Has Become a Tax Shelter for Billionaires as Public Education Languishes. truthout.org On April 11, 2023, Harvard University announced that the billionaire hedge fund CEO Kenneth C. Griffin is donating $300 million to Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences to fund research and scholarship. Griffin will reduce his federal income tax bill by an estimated $110 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. As a faculty member at the flagship Massachusetts public university… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-27). Oklahoma Parole Board Denies Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip. truthout.org We speak with investigative reporter Liliana Segura about the remarkable case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, whose execution is set for May 18. Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied Glossip clemency even though Oklahoma's own Republican attorney general has sought to vacate Glossip's conviction. Glossip has always maintained his innocence. The case dates back to… |

Tatyana Tandanpolie (2023-04-27). Report Reveals More Damning Texts From Tucker Carlson in Dominion Lawsuit. truthout.org Fox's board of directors and executives discovered salacious, redacted private messages from former host Tucker Carlson the day before the trial for Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox was set to start, The New York Times reports. Though Fox's trial lawyers had these messages, which are reportedly worse than the anchor's discriminatory, inflammatory and often racist comments… |

Fred Clasen-Kelly (2023-04-27). Experts Cite the Health Impacts of Incarceration as US Life Expectancy Falls. truthout.org After spending 38 years in the Alabama prison system, one of the most violent and crowded in the nation, Larry Jordan felt lucky to live long enough to regain his freedom. The decorated Vietnam War veteran had survived prostate cancer and hepatitis C behind bars when a judge granted him early release late last year. "I never gave up hope," said Jordan, 74, who lives in Alabama. "I know a lot of… |

Zoya Teirstein (2023-04-27). Oceans Have Reached Warmest Levels in Modern History. Scientists Are Worried. truthout.org The world's oceans have reached their warmest levels in modern history, outpacing climate forecasts and alarming scientists. Daily ocean temperatures have been trending warmer than normal every day for the past month and a half, approximately. Experts warn the pattern does not bode well for marine life and human well-being. While the difference in temperature between this year and the same period… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-27). Warren Report Reveals Vast Pentagon-to-Defense Contractor Lobbying Pipeline. truthout.org Hundreds of former government officials, including former Pentagon officials, have been funneled through the infamous public-to-private revolving door to take their insider government knowledge to lobby for top defense contractors, a new report from the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) reveals. According to the report released Wednesday, as of 2021, there were at least 672 former… |

Camilo Pérez-Bustillo (2023-04-27). Migrant Massacre in Ciudad Juárez Is Rooted in US-Mexico Border Policing. truthout.org April 27 marks one month since the death by incineration of 40 migrants from five countries who were locked in a single overcrowded cell in a Mexican detention center in Ciudad Juárez, despite their desperate protest over inhumane conditions and the commensurate indifference of their privatized jailers. At least 68 migrants had been packed in a cell designed for 50 — detained simply for being… |

Mike Ludwig (2023-04-27). Debt Limit Vote Offers a Preview of GOP Attacks If Party Controls Congress. truthout.org House Republicans narrowly passed their controversial plan for raising the federal debt limit and forcing sweeping cuts to federal programs and the social safety net in a party line vote on Wednesday. The only full hearing on the legislation was held on the eve of the vote, and sparks were flying as lawmakers from both parties testified before the House Committee on Rules. Rep. Jim McGovern… |

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-27). Federal Agents Kill Man in North Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-27). What The Tech?! returns to in-person sessions helping local over-50s with tech. imperial.ac.uk Students from the Business School have worked with the Community Engagement team to help local over-50s build their confidence in using technology.

https: (2023-04-27). Saturday 4/29: Cesar Chavez Day Parade and Festival. indybay.org Dolores Park at 19th & Dolores Street | San Francisco…

ERA Coalition (2023-04-27). Thursday 4/27: #ERANow: Historic Senate Vote on Equal Rights Amendment & Press Conference Livestreams. indybay.org Online via livestream…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-27). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…

Angela (2023-04-27). Saturday 4/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Ghost Town – The Hebron Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Judith Ehrlich (2023-04-27). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against the Doomsday Machine. indybay.org

Urs P Gasche (2023-04-27). At universities, the reality of the financial casino is taboo. indybay.org When buying or selling, high-speed trading can bring profits a few milliseconds or microseconds ahead of other high-speed trading bidders. These speculative trades have nothing to do with the good functioning of the financial markets. On the contrary, prices can be manipulated. In any case, these betting transactions have no economic benefit whatsoever.

David Giesen (2023-04-27). Saturday 4/29: Puttin' on the fritz: Faking housing failures to ensure NGO salaries. A walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…

Paul DeRienzo (2023-04-27). The Ballad of Arthur Schwartz. indybay.org Arthur Schwartz is a Democratic Party operative in New York city and also the Pacifica counsel. Journalist Paul DeRienzo reports on the struggle over Pacifica and the role of Schwartz.

LWVSFC (2023-04-27). Saturday 5/20: Drag for Democracy. indybay.org The Commonwealth Club of California | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…

LEPAIO (2023-04-27). Saturday 4/29: Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org Join us on Zoom with Spanish Text Narration | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-yvpzwtHtUuLoNGYKEWxySYgK5gLnOr

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-27). Paiute Blocking Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site in Nevada. indybay.org Fort McDermitt and Pyramid Lake Paiute are offering prayers, and blocking lithium mine construction by Lithium Americas of Canada, at the Paiute Massacre Site in northern Nevada. "They are digging right into the massacre site."

David Giesen (2023-04-27). Wednesday 4/26: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch Library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco…

Class Conscious Photographers (2023-04-27). Sunday 5/14: HOUSING! – A photo exhibit and reception. indybay.org Milpitas Library | 160 North Main Street | Milpitas, CA 95035…

Keep Oakland Beautiful (2023-04-27). Saturday 4/29: Earth Day Celebration & Silent Auction. indybay.org Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland 94608…

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-04-27). Saturday 5/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt," by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-27). World Governments Attempt to Silence Indigenous Peoples at United Nations Permanent Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its second week today, and world governments continued to rush to silence Indigenous Peoples, and deny the human rights violations being exposed. The Indigenous Forum is "no place to come and complain" said one of the United Nations representatives critical of the exposure of human rights violations around the world.

Ritter Center (2023-04-27). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars: BBQ Celebration. indybay.org San Rafael Elks Lodge | 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901…

Ritter Center (2023-04-27). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness. indybay.org Virtual…

Mothers on the March (2023-04-27). Friday 4/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

Florian Warweg (2023-04-27). Nord Stream as a reason for war. indybay.org Only the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipelines ultimately cleared the way for the EU, and Germany in particular, to become long-term buyers of U.S. natural gas surpluses and to keep the price at a profitable level for U.S. fracked gas producers, even in the long term.

Marc Morial, the spirit of Kermit Thomas (2023-04-27). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures (2023-04-27). Wednesday 5/10: Free Public Talk on Two Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun Visible from the U.S. indybay.org Smithwick Theater, Foothill College | 12345 El Monte Rd. | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…

Labor Video Project (2023-04-27). A's/GAP Billionaire Owner Fisher's Failed Howard Terminal Privatization Deal With ILWU. indybay.org Billionaire A's owner John Fisher who also owns the GAP has said that they will build a new stadium in La Vegas.

Oakland Privacy (2023-04-27). Wednesday 5/17: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org EMAIL CONTACT@OAKLANDPRIVACY.ORG A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFO AND/OR ZOOM CONTACT INFO.

David Sirota (2023-04-27). üéß LEVER TIME: Did AstroTurf's "Forever Chemicals" Cause The Deaths Of Pro Athletes? levernews.com In the new episode of our weekly podcast Lever Time,

Mike Kramer (2023-04-27). UPS workers prepare for historic showdown with corporate giant. liberationnews.org In just a few months, the United States may experience a labor struggle the scale of which has not been seen in over 25 years.

Manolo De Los Santos, Kate Gonzales (2023-04-27). Young people from the US travel to Cuba and break the siege. liberationnews.org The International Peoples' Assembly invited young grassroots activists from across the diversity of struggles in the US to participate in a crucial exchange in Cuba…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-27). International Energy Agency predicts electric car sales to increase 35 percent compared to last year. nationofchange.org The Agency expects 14 million in electric car sales by the end of 2023, which would represent a 35 percent year-on-year increase.

Jamie Smith Hopkins (2023-04-27). The EPA wants to broaden a ban on a deadly chemical on store shelves. nationofchange.org But methylene chloride's fumes are so dangerous, the chemical can kill you in a matter of minutes.

John Feffer (2023-04-27). The persistent allure of military coups. nationofchange.org Executions and war are not the inevitable sequel to a popular uprising.

Brian W. Major (2023-04-27). 'Pamela: A Love Story' tackles media sexism and questions of agency, consent. peoplesworld.org Often, when people think about Pamela Anderson, a few stereotypical tropes come to mind. They usually think about a busty blonde actress from the popular television series Baywatch, along with layouts from Playboy magazine. They may even think about a widely released pornographic home video from 1996 (which was, by the way, the first video …

Roger McKenzie (2023-04-27). Xi sending peace envoy to Ukraine, says negotiation only way to end war. peoplesworld.org China's President Xi Jinping told his Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call Wednesday that his government will send a peace envoy to Ukraine, Chinese media reported. This came two months after Beijing put forward a 12-point plan to provide a framework for bringing an end to the fighting between Russia and Ukraine …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-27). Biden touts accomplishments while GOP threatens debt ceiling disaster. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In full-throated campaign mode, since he announced his bid for re-election just hours before, Democratic President Joe Biden launched his 2024 run for the White House with a stem-winding—and long and sometimes folksy—recapitulation of his and their achievements before an audience of 3,000 Building Trades members. But the day after the president's long list of …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-27). AFL-CIO transport chief blasts railroads in exclusive interview with People's World. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The nation's railroads, flush with cash while cutting workers and letting safety hazards increase, spent $165 billion since 2015 in buying back their own stock, to benefit Wall Street financiers who back them, the head of the AFL-CIO's Transportation Trades Department says. So as part of a multi-pronged effort to force the carriers to invest …

Joe Bernick (2023-04-27). Arizona University workers denounce tuition increases. peoplesworld.org Campus workers from Arizona's three public universities confronted their Board of Regents on April 21 condemning the Board's decision to raise tuition, fees, and other costs for students while largely ignoring health concerns, campus safety, and the very minimum economic needs of their employees. Participating in the action at the University of Arizona (UA) in Tucson were …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-27). Dirty Dozen list: Cannabis plant bars protective masks; Worker dies. peoplesworld.org HOLYOKE, Mass.—No worker should have to die from inhaling marijuana dust. But that's what happened to Lorna McMurrey, 27, in a Holyoke, Mass., cannabis plant, her cousin says. Because McMurrey's death was "completely preventable," as her cousin Alicia Bounds, adds, her asthmatic fatal heart attack landed her employer, Trulieve Cannabis Corp., on the annual "Dirty …

Ryan Cristián (2023-04-27). The COMIRNATY Illusion, The Transgender Psyop, East Palestine, Tucker & A Lot More(Compilation Show). 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 (4/27/23). 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

WSWS (2023-04-27). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Health workers strike in Andalusia, Castille and Leon and Madrid, Spain against staff shortages and for more funding; strikes in Iran spreading over pay and conditions to include oil, power plant and steelworkers; teachers in Akwa Ibom State resume walkouts over pensions and promotions…

WSWS (2023-04-27). UK posties fury over Royal Mail deal deepens: "I have been a member of the CWU for 39 years and they have sold us out." wsws.org Royal Mail workers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are continuing to register their total opposition to the CWU's pro-company deal.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Teachers in England strike as National Education Union bureaucracy says pay, terms and conditions "all up for negotiation" wsws.org Tens of thousands of teachers struck in England on Wednesday in the latest action to demand better pay and conditions. Another one-day action is taking place on May 2.

WSWS (2023-04-27). UK: University of Sheffield paid private investigators £40,000 to spy on anti-war students. wsws.org As NATO's war against Russia in Ukraine escalates, Britain's ruling class is stepping up the militarisation of higher education and research institutions, already deeply integrated with the armed forces and private military contractors.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Royal College of Nursing gifts UK government opportunity to block nurses' strike. wsws.org It was already highly likely that the case would be decided in the government's favour. But RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen made this certain by choosing not to contest the case with a legal team.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Australian military buildup backs US plans for war with China. wsws.org The buildup in Australia demonstrates that every region of the globe is being drawn into the maelstrom of a looming world war, driven by the breakdown of capitalism and the eruption of American imperialism.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Enthusiastic response by Sri Lankan workers and students to upcoming international May Day online rally. wsws.org "Nowadays May Day is used as political propaganda by the trade unions and the capitalist parties. In fact, May Day belongs to the workers and it should be a day that brings together workers in struggle in every country." —Kandy Hospital nurse…

WSWS (2023-04-27). One worker dies and at least one other injured in asphalt tank explosion near Illinois refinery. wsws.org Dru Worker, a 25-year-old working for contractor M&J Industrial Services, was killed in the explosion at the Seneca Petroleum facility located near Citgo's sprawling Lemont refinery.

WSWS (2023-04-27). As Stellantis moves to cut 3,500 jobs, workers livid at UAW collusion. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials have spent months concealing the secret negotiations it has been conducting with Stellantis over mass job cuts.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Free fall of First Republic Bank in US signals deepening of financial crisis. wsws.org The plunge of First Republic is reported to have caused "alarm" in Washington, puncturing the official story line that the US banking system is "sound" and "resilient."

WSWS (2023-04-27). 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. wsws.org Workers, who are today confronted with the unfolding maelstrom of a new imperialist redivision of the world, the buildup of fascist forces, social counterrevolution and an ongoing pandemic and climate catastrophe, have a tremendous amount to learn from the heroic but also tragic experience of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the Holocaust.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Singer, actor, civil rights activist Harry Belafonte is dead at 96. wsws.org We repost below a May 2012 WSWS article which discusses the political role of the famous actor and singer Harry Belafonte in the civil rights movement and as a close confidant of Martin Luther King Jr.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Dire shortages in essential chemotherapy drugs will mean "people will die" needlessly. wsws.org Health systems are being told to ration treatments for cancer patients due to shortages of essential chemotherapy drugs.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Inmates in Hamilton, Ontario jail hold week-long hunger strike against deplorable conditions. wsws.org The inmates at Hamilton-Wentworth cited constant overcrowding, a lack of outdoor time, and the threatened loss of television privileges as reasons for launching their protest.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Georgia National Guard to use location data to target students for recruitment. wsws.org The Georgia Army National Guard will use location data around 67 high schools to send recruitment advertisements to students through various social media and streaming platforms.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Japan dispatches military to evacuate citizens from Sudan. wsws.org Japan's involvement in Africa is above all aimed at securing access to resources while promoting remilitarization.

WSWS (2023-04-27). Australia: Liddell coal power station closes, cutting jobs and raising supply concerns. wsws.org The plant provided up to 10 percent of the state's electricity, sparking concern that the closure may lead to more frequent outages and drive up the already skyrocketing price of energy.

Al-Jazeera (2023-04-27). WHO Says 'Huge Biological Risk' After Sudan Fighters Occupy Lab. globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton (2023-04-27). Facebook Censors Journalist Seymour Hersh's Report on Nord Stream Pipeline Attack. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampamrk (2023-04-27). The ANZAC 'tradition': A story of manipulation and mythology. greenleft.org.au The tradition of ANZAC has done nothing to make Australian cautious, reflective and wise in sending troops to war, argues Binoy Kampmark.

Black Alliance for Peace (2023-04-27). No More Foreign Interference in Haiti. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the Core Group Do Not Represent Haitian People! globalresearch.ca

Bradley Devlin (2023-04-27). Ukraine Plans for World War III. globalresearch.ca

Colin Todhunter (2023-04-27). Poverty and Crisis: Sucking Humanity Dry. globalresearch.ca

Connor O'Keeffe (2023-04-27). Ukraine War Offers Glimpse at "Modern Conscription" globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). Britain Confirms Depleted Uranium Munitions Are Now in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Don Hank (2023-04-27). Possible Motives for the Daily Russian Missile Attacks in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-27). Anxiety as Socialism: A.I. Moratorium Fantasies. globalresearch.ca

Elena Garcia (2023-04-27). How to replace coal and gas export earnings? greenleft.org.au Saul Griffiths has demonstrated that 100% renewable energy would help the US and Australia not reach the climate targets, surpass them and raise export earnings. Elena Garcia reports.

Elena Garcia (2023-04-27). Qld gov't plan for CSG salt dump is not safe. greenleft.org.au The Queensland government's recently-released Coal Seam Gas Brine Management Action Plan confirms that there is not safe way of storing produced salt. Elena Garcia reports.

Freddie Ponton (2023-04-27). Secret Team: The Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Revisited. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-04-27). Selected Articles: Video: BlackRock — The Company That Owns the World? globalresearch.ca By BlackRock — there's a good chance you have never heard of them. In less than 30 years, this American financial firm has grown from …

Ian Ellis-Jones (2023-04-27). Cuba: US targets cruise lines in massive compensation case. greenleft.org.au The world's top four cruise companies have recently lodged appeals against a December 2022 decision by a United States federal judge who held them financially liable for nearly US$451 million for using docks nationalised in the Cuban Revolution, reports Ian Ellis-Jones.

Jim McIlroy (2023-04-27). Sydney Uni NTEU votes to end historic strike campaign, but fight continues. greenleft.org.au National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Sydney voted to end industrial action. Jim McIlroy talks to NTEU members Markela Panegyres and Kevin Fine about what it means.

Julie R. Peasley (2023-04-27). U.S. Debt: Visualizing the $31.4 Trillion Owed in 2023. globalresearch.ca

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-27). The Myth Of Daniel Ellsberg As The 'Good Leaker'. thedissenter.org The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and Even as Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg closes in on the end of an incredible and impactful life, the Washington Post and the pundit class still cannot resist using Ellsberg as a prop to misleadingly assert that he is history's best example of a "Good Leaker." | Devlin Barrett, a national security correspondent who covers the FBI and the United States Justice Department for…

Kevin Ryan (2023-04-27). Remembering Graeme MacQueen. globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-04-27). British Radioactive Weapons Arrive in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-27). Pivotal Moment in India-Russia Relations. globalresearch.ca

Mat Ward (2023-04-27). 10 new albums to get you on the streets. greenleft.org.au Do you think there's no good protest music these days? So did I, until I started looking for it. The truth is, it's always been out there, but it's sometimes just a bit difficult to find. Every month, I search it out, listen to it all, then round up the best of it that relates to that month's political news. Here's the round-up for April 2023.

Natalia Marques (2023-04-27). Why 340,000 UPS workers are preparing to strike in the US. peoplesdispatch.org United Parcel Service workers and the company are in negotiations over a new contract. The workers, who are vital to the country's economy, often don't have time to return home for a full night of sleep or are forced to rest in shelters because their pay is too low to afford a room…

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-04-27). With fighting expected to intensify between Sudan's military rulers, civilians brace for the worst. Pro-democracy forces lead relief work. peoplesdispatch.org While its military rulers continue armed infighting, driving Sudan toward a humanitarian catastrophe, the radical grassroots organizations that were leading the pro-democracy mass protests against military rule have stepped up to the rescue of civilians…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-27). Democracy is defended by the struggles of the people: South Africa's Abahlali baseMjondolo marks UnFreedom Day. peoplesdispatch.org South Africa held its first democratic elections post apartheid on April 27, 1994. While the day is observed as 'Freedom Day', movements including Abahlali baseMjondolo have used it to highlight the continued repression and inequality faced by poor communities in the country…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-27). Remembering Harry Belafonte, artist, militant, and internationalist until his last breath. peoplesdispatch.org Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96 on April 25 after a lifetime of popularizing, funding, and supporting the struggles of the international working class…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-04-27). The Israel-Palestine conflict: How the Palestinian resistance is changing the equation. greenleft.org.au Israel's politicians have always managed to unify around "security", writes Ramzy Baroud. But the cracks are widening.

Rodney Atkinson (2023-04-27). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump: The Left-Right Punch to Corporatist Fascism. globalresearch.ca

Silabat Manaye (2023-04-27). Why Is a Large Dam Important for Ethiopia? Experiences from the Danube River. globalresearch.ca

Ted Snider (2023-04-27). The World Is Changing, But Is Washington Finally Noticing? globalresearch.ca

Tim Gielen (2023-04-27). Video: Monopoly — Who Owns the World? The Great Reset. "The Ripple Effect of the COVID Crisis" globalresearch.ca

Uriel Araujo (2023-04-27). Sudan Crisis Risks Engulfing North Africa. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-04-27). Caterpillar workers: Fight back against attacks on paid absence time, sick days and more! Build rank-and-file power! wsws.org A month after the UAW bureaucracy imposed massive real wage cuts in a sellout agreement, Caterpillar workers confront numerous problems.

_____ (2023-04-27). Anti-prediction on the anticipation regarding the outcome of Yoon Suk-yeol's visit to the United States. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-27). New tensions on the Korean Peninsula: who is to blame? journal-neo.org This spring on the Korean Peninsula has been hot so far. The United Nations Security Council held a meeting on the North Korean issue at the end of March, at the request of the United States and its allies. The reason was another missile launch carried out by Pyongyang on March 16. The US condemned […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-04-27). The Impending Economic Collapse — A Cause of Current Conflict. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-27). Is It Time for Unemployed Tucker Carlson to Enter the U.S. Political Fray? strategic-culture.org Tragic as that may be for his legion of listeners, Carlson now has a chance to not only question America, but to change it. | This week, Fox News axed without warning or explanation its highest-rated talk show host, Tucker Carlson. Tragic as that may be for his legion of listeners, Carlson now has a chance to not only question America, but to change it. | It looks as though the establishment — the Deep State, the Swamp, the Nursing Home for Octogenarian Ice Cream Lovers, call it what you will — has finally found a way to eliminate Tucker Carlson and his heretical views once and for all. | Just days af…

_____ (2023-04-27). Mr. Lavrov's New York Shuffle. strategic-culture.org Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's New York moment performed the diplomatic equivalent of bringing the house down, writes Pepe Escobar. | Now picture a true gentleman, the foremost diplomat of these troubled times, in total command of the facts and endowed with a delightful sense of humor, taking a perilous walk on the wild side, to quote iconic Lou Reed, and emerging unscathed. | In fact, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's New York moment — as in his two interventions before the UN Security Council on April 24 and 25 — performed the diplomatic equivalent of bringing the house down. At least the sections…

_____ (2023-04-27). New York Philharmonic Will Not Perform Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony. strategic-culture.org By Fred MAZELIS | The New York Philharmonic Orchestra has quietly announced a complete change in the program for the May 10-12 performances at its newly renovated Geffen Hall at the city's Lincoln Center arts complex. Russian conductor Tugan Sokhiev was originally scheduled to lead the famous Leningrad Symphony by Dmitri Shostakovich. The Leningrad has been cancelled and Sokhiev will not be on the podium. He is being replaced by James Gaffigan, in a program including a work by the Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, along with Prokofiev's Third Symphony and Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto. | A few months…

_____ (2023-04-27). 'Win for Artistic Freedom' as Court Reverses Frankfurt Ban on Roger Waters Concert. strategic-culture.org

A Guest Author (2023-04-27). Cartoon: Federal priorities. workers.org

Adriaan Alsema (2023-04-27). Petro seeks to govern Colombia without majority in Congress. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro will try to govern Colombia with a minority coalition in Congress and a cabinet of loyalists. The progressive president took to Twitter to announce that he replaced…

Andy Kroll (2023-04-27). The Rise of China (and the Fall of the U.S.?). tomdispatch.com From the ashes of a world war that killed 80 million people and reduced great cities to smoking rubble, America rose like a Titan of Greek legend, unharmed and armed with extraordinary military and economic power, to govern the globe. During four years of combat against the Axis leaders in Berlin and Tokyo that raged across the planet, America's wartime commanders — George Marshall in Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower in Europe, and Chester Nimitz in the Pacific — knew that their main strategic objective was to gain control over the vast Eurasian landmass. Whether you're talking about desert warfare in…

Ann Brown (2023-04-27). Report: Bankers Involved with First Republic Bank Expect US Government Takeover. moguldom.com Another American bank is deep in trouble. And bankers involved with First Republic Bank are looking to avoid collapse by getting the big U.S. banks who've already helped it out not long ago to help save it once again. Or they expect a government takeover. First Republic is hoping the larger banks will purchase bonds …

Ann Brown (2023-04-27). A US Government Informant Who Never Registered as an Agent for China: Fugees Pras Convicted in Influence Conspiracy. moguldom.com Grammy award-winning Fugees rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel was found guilty in federal court on April 26 of 10 criminal counts related to an international political conspiracy. Michel was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, witness tampering, and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. While he was acting as an …

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Explosions Reported At U.S. Helicopter Base In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Late on April 26, a series of explosions were heard at a key base of the United State-led coalition in Syria's northeastern region. | Some Syrian news sources said that the base, which is located in the southern outskirts of the town of al-Shaddadi in the southern al-Hasakah countryside, came under attack. However, other sources reported that the explosions were the result of a live-fire exercise by the U.S.-led coalition. | A photo that surfaced online…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). In Video: Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Survives Missile Attack Thanks To Protection System. southfront.org File image. | On April 27, video footage surfaced online showing a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter surviving an attack by Kiev forces with two man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADs) over the special military operation zone. | The footage suggests that the heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles were jammed by the Ka52's advanced Vitebsk L370V52 active protection system. | Vitebsk was developed by the Samara-based Research Institute Ekran to protect helicopters and fixed-wing planes from…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Iran Revolutionary Guard Seized Marshall Islands-Flagged Oil Tanker: U.S. Navy. southfront.org Image via Mehr News Agency. | On April 27, the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Advantage Sweet was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) while transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman, according to a statement by the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). | The command said in the statement that the oil tanker issued a distress call during the seizure, adding that the U.S. 5th Fleet is currently monitoring the situation."Iran's actions are contrary to internation…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Russian Army Hit Nearly Half Of Ukraine's M777 Howitzers (Videos). southfront.org File image. | The Russian military has destroyed or damaged four more American-made M777 towed 155 mm howitzers of Kiev forces. | Between April 25 and 27, videos documenting Russian strikes on the four Ukrainian howitzers surfaced online. Two of the howitzers were targeted with Lancet loitering munitions, while the remaining two were hit by what appears to be artillery fire. | The M777 howitzer has a maximum rate of fire of seven rounds per minute with a range of up to 40 kilometers when firing M982 Excali…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Shadowy Pro-Iran Group Warns Of Nearing Israeli Attack Through Iraqi Airspace. southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Israel is planning a surprise attack against Iran and its allies in the Middle East, a shadowy Iraqi armed group warned on April 27. | The group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf, said in a statement that the attack will be carried out by the Israeli Air Force, adding that the United States will help Tel Aviv repel any response by the Axis of Resistance. | Senior intelligence officers from Israel, the U.S. and…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Sudanese Army Agrees To Extend Ceasefire, Hold Talks With RSF. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The Sudanese army has expressed willingness to extend the three-day ceasefire with its rival, the Rapid Support Force (RSF), that is due to expire on April 27 night. | In a statement released late on April 26, the army said its Commander-in-Chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, had given initial approval to a proposal by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional block, to extend the ceasefire for another three day…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Turkey's Baykar Unveils Cruise Missile With AI Capabilities (Video). southfront.org Baykar's Kemanke≈ü, screengrab. By Baykar Defense (@BaykarTech on Twitter. | On April 27, Turkey's drone manufacturer Baykar Defense unveiled a precision-guided munition with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, dubbed Kemanke≈ü [Turkish for Archer]. | The munition, which Baykar Chairman of the Board of Directors Selàßuk Bayraktar referred to as a "mini cruise missile, was showcased on the sideline of the Teknofest 2023 exhibition in the Turkish ci…

Anonymous765 (2023-04-27). Bloody Battle For Bakhmut Holds Up Ukrainian Offensive. southfront.org |

Anonymous (2023-04-27). Video: The youngest victims of Israel's missiles. electronicintifada.net Child survivors of Israeli assaults describe how their injuries shaped their lives.

CADTM (2023-04-27). Incoming WB President threatens more prolific Bank poverty-creation. cadtm.org Should the incoming World Bank president be allowed to take office without a full investigation into his predatory-financing history?>

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-27). Australia Pays Washington Swamp Monsters For War Advice. thealtworld.com

Collin P. Poirot, Azadeh Shahshahani (2023-04-27). The DOJ is using "foreign agents" accusations to repress Black liberation organizers. therealnews.com This piece was originally published in On July 29, 2022, Omali Yeshitela and his wife, Ona Zene, awoke at 5 o'clock in the morning to the sound of flash grenades and drones, as heavily armed FBI agents stormed into their home searching for evidence of organizational ties to the Russian government. Yeshitela is the 80-year-old chair of the African People's Socialist Party, a Pan-Africanist political party f…

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). Leaked Pentagon Docs Say Russia Can Keep Funding Ukraine War Despite Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Leaked US military documents show the US believes Russia will be able to continue funding its war in Ukraine for at least another year despite Western sanctions, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. The assessments were part of a trove of documents allegedly released by Jack Teixeira, an Air National guardsman who faces up to 15 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-27). US General Says Russian Ground Forces 'Bigger Today' Than Before Invasion. news.antiwar.com Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of US European Command, told Congress on Wednesday that Russia's ground forces are "bigger today" than they were before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine last year. "[T]he Russian ground force has been degenerated somewhat by this conflict, although it is bigger today than it was at the beginning of …

David Cronin (2023-04-27). Palestinians get pittance as EU showers science grants on Israel. electronicintifada.net Internal paper demolishes myth that Brussels is a paragon of balance.

Dean Baker (2023-04-27). Medicaid Work Requirements: Fun with Numbers for the Wall Street Journal. cepr.net The Wall Street Journal always likes to do the "really big numbers" routine when it comes to programs that benefit low- and middle-income people. They are much less interested when it comes to the money to be gained from ensuring that rich people pay their taxes. Anyhow, the paper gave us a heaping helping of …

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). First renewabl energy power base in Gobi desert begins generating power. ecns.cn China's first renewable energy power base in the country's Gobi Desert and other arid regions was connected to the grid and started generating power on Tuesday, said its operator China Energy Investment Corp, or China Energy.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Airbus, Tarmac Aerosave and City of Chengdu collaborate to create China's first aircraft lifecycle services center. ecns.cn In collaboration with Tarmac Aerosave and the City of Chengdu, French plane manufacturer Airbus announced on Wednesday the establishment of a joint venture for China's first aircraft "lifecycle" services center.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). China to see big rise in electricity consumption. ecns.cn It is estimated that China's electricity consumption, a barometer of economic activity, will significantly increase this year, driven by the economic recovery and weather extremes, according to estimates by an institute.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Unified registry paves way for property tax, though not imminent. ecns.cn The new unified property registration system implemented across China is expected to enhance the nation's real estate transaction efficiency, better protect the legal rights of property owners and lay the foundation for property tax collection in the future…

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Qinghai-Tibet Plateau conservation enshrined in law. ecns.cn China's top legislature on Wednesday adopted a law to protect and conserve the fragile ecosystem on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with the law taking effect on Sept 1.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). EU, UK unveil rules for Big Tech firms. ecns.cn The European Union has unveiled rules to more closely control major online companies, or so-called Big Tech firms.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). China and Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The consensus was reached on Wednesday as State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met respectively with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Joint efforts urged to solve Palestinian issue. ecns.cn Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East on Tuesday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the UN, stressed the need to adhere to the two-state solution and promote the resumption of peace talks.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Portugal's leader urges slavery apology. ecns.cn Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has suggested the nation apologize for its part in the transatlantic slave trade, the first acknowledgement of its kind from a leader of the southern European country.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Guangdong tops in permanent resident population. ecns.cn Of the 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions that have released their permanent resident population for last year, South China's Guangdong province has taken the top spot in the ranking with 126.57 million.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). U.S. subs in ROK raise concern. ecns.cn The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have vowed to bolster nuclear deterrence on the Korean Peninsula, unveiling a plan to dock American nuclear-armed submarines in the ROK for the first time in decades while issuing verbal threats in a development that could flare up tensions.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). 'Summer Davos' to be held in Tianjin. ecns.cn The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, widely known as "Summer Davos", will be held at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin from June 27 to 29.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Naval vessels sent to evacuate Chinese nationals from Sudan: Defense Spokesperson. ecns.cn As the security situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, the Chinese military has sent naval vessels to Sudan to evacuate the Chinese personnel, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Giant panda Ya Ya returns to China. ecns.cn Ya Ya, female giant panda that has lived in the United States for two decades, returned to Shanghai boarding a homeward-bound plane on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Argentina to pay for Chinese imports in yuan. ecns.cn Argentina will start paying for Chinese imports in yuan rather than U.S. dollars, the government announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Over 1,300 Chinese citizens evacuated from Sudan: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn More than 1,300 Chinese nationals have been safely evacuated from Sudan, some of whom left by Chinese naval vessels, while others are currently on route, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Former senior UN officer praises Chinese high-speed railway. ecns.cn Erik Solheim, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, spoke highly of China's high speed railway on Twitter during his trip from Beijing to Zibo city, which goes viral for BBQ recently.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). SW China's Tibet records 8.2% GDP growth in Q1, highest rate nationwide. ecns.cn GDP of Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region hit 57.59 billion yuan ($8.31 billion) in the first quarter of 2023, with the year-on-year growth rate of 8.2 percent ranking first nationwide, showing a positive and stable start for the whole year economy recovery.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Fantasy scenery of fluorescent sea in Dalian. ecns.cn Fantasy scenery of fluorescent sea near Paishi Village of Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. The fluorescent sea is caused by noctilucent algae in the water.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). 'Earth forest' discovered in Gansu. ecns.cn The earth forest is basically yellow and the color varies in different part, according to the geopark. It was formed by geological movement and soil erosion.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). New image of iconic black hole M87 unveiled. ecns.cn The new image of the supermassive black hole at the center of M87 features the accretion disk and the powerful jet of subatomic particles being ejected from the disk.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). 98 items of evidence related to Nanjing Massacre donated. ecns.cn A total of 98 items of historical documents including newspapers and other cultural relics were donated by Lu to the Memorial Hall.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Wawushan expressway on provincial highway 308 opens to traffic in Sichuan. ecns.cn The expressway opened to traffic on Thursday, shortening the travel time between Chengdu and Wawu Mountain National Forest Park from current 3 hours to 2 hours.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). 3D light show staged on bridges in Chongqing. ecns.cn Stunning 3D light shows are staged on the cable-stayed bridges over Wujiang River, attracting many visitors in Chongqing, April 26, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Passion for peppers, shout-out for spice. ecns.cn Why is the spicy flavor obsessed by the world? Come on, foodies! Test your ability to eat spicy food. You may think you've tried various kinds but here we have more.

Editor (2023-04-27). 150 young organizers from the U.S. travel to Cuba defying the blockade. mronline.org Over 150 young leaders from a variety of organizations in the U.S. are in Cuba to participate in a solidarity brigade organized by the International Peoples' Assembly. They are meeting with different sectors of Cuban society to learn about the impact of the U.S. blockade and experiences in building socialism.

Editor (2023-04-27). Harry Belafonte, the activist who became an artist, dies at 96. mronline.org Belafonte's activism changed America, his singing shaped a musical consciousness for generations of Americans, and his acting paved the way for Black performers.

Editor (2023-04-27). Biden to Send Nukes to South Korea. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-27). Joe Lauria: State Dept. & Senate Leaders Troll Assange. scheerpost.com Increasing pressure is being brought by politicians and the public on the DOJ to drop the charges against Julian Assange. Despite some progress, the political obstacles are formidable.

Editor (2023-04-27). Your Messaging Service Should Not Be a DEA Informant. scheerpost.com The bill, named the Cooper Davis Act, is likely to result in a host of inaccurate reports and in companies sweeping up innocent conversations, including discussions about past drug use or treatment.

Global Times (2023-04-27). Xi's Call with Zelenskyy Demonstrates Responsibility of a Major Country. dissidentvoice.org Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the phone at the invitation of the latter on Wednesday afternoon. The two sides exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and the Ukraine crisis. Xi pointed out that China's readiness to develop relations with Ukraine is consistent and clear-cut. Regarding the …

infobrics (2023-04-27). Lula in China: The End of Brazil's Flirtation With the Quad Plus. infobrics.org The new Lula administration has brought Brazil's China policy back in line with its traditional approach, after the anti-China rhetoric of Jair Bolsonaro…

infobrics (2023-04-27). Zimbabwe Mulls Joining Russia, China under BRICS. infobrics.org 'Zimbabwe is considering joining BRICS, a group of likeminded States, like us'

infobrics (2023-04-27). Top Chinese Textile Manufacturer Dasheng Group Plans to Expand Business in Russia. infobrics.org

infobrics (2023-04-27). Russia cannot lose its UNSC seat despite Western and Ukrainian attempts. infobrics.org The US is trying to push its allies into the UNSC to weaken Russian influence.

infobrics (2023-04-27). Could post-Erdogan Turkey become NATO's Trojan horse in Greater Eurasia?>. infobrics.org If Erdogan leaves office (one way or the other), the US will be more than happy to expand its support for "freedom and democracy" efforts in not only the Southern Caucasus, but (even more disturbingly) in Central Asia as well. This would not only (re)ignite additional hotspots in the region, but could very likely spill over to China's Xinjiang province.

Joe Piette (2023-04-27). March to save Philadelphia's Chinatown. workers.org PhiladelphiaA show of force and unity will take place in Philadelphia April 29 with the message, "No Arena in the Heart of Our City." Marching from Chinatown to the much-criticized proposed site of a new basketball arena and then on to City Hall, Chinatown residents and allies will be telling . . . |

justiceforhassandiab (2023-04-27). Canada Must Put a Stop to Injustice in the Hassan Diab Case. justiceforhassandiab.org Justice means Canada must say no to France.

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). Decolonizing Black Women's Health Through Land Reparations. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). Joe Biden's Petroleum Puppetry Is Pulling The Strings Of War And Environmental Racism. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). No More Foreign Interference In Haiti! popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). Shaky Ground: How The United States Uses The Law To Steal Indigenous Land. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). Spike In German Finance For Gas Export Projects Harms Gulf Communities. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). Who Gets To Talk About How Police Need To Change? popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-27). Worker Co-ops Fund Themselves, Solve Equipment Crisis. popularresistance.org

Larry Johnson (2023-04-27). An Update on Sudan and a Chat with Emerald Robinson. sonar21.com I always enjoy the opportunity for a virtual sit down with Emerald Robinson to discuss current events on the Global stage. Today she asked my thoughts on Sudan. What the…

Larry Johnson (2023-04-27). Video Chat With the Angry War Hawk. sonar21.com Here is another recent interview with the Angry War Hawk.

LEPAIO (2023-04-27). Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org There will be a panel on the CIA AFL-CIO attack on Mexico City Ford Assembly workers on January 8, 1980. It injured many workers and killed one auto worker. It has been covered up by the AFL-CIO and UAW leadership since it took place.

Linn Washington (2023-04-27). Ruling Rejects Rights For Abu-Jamal — Again! thiscantbehappening.net Editorial note: The recent ruling rejecting an appeal filed by Mumia Abu-Jamal bent law and logic. Below is a critique of that ruling rendered by Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Lucretia Clemons. This insightful critique is from Wendell Griffen, a recently retired judge in Arkansas. The distinguished career of Griffen includes lawyer, head of a … |

Margaret Kimberley (2023-04-27). Chinese "police stations" and war propaganda. mronline.org The U.S. can shoot down balloons, call names, and claim that China has "police stations" in New York City. It cannot stop the decline of its own making as it engages in war propaganda theater.

Martha Grevatt (2023-04-27). Akron, Ohio: outrage as grand jury refuses to charge cops in Jayland Walker's murder. workers.org Community demands justice for Jayland Walker, after grand jury refuses to charge killer cops, Akron, Ohio, April 18, 2023. The June 27 police murder of Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, sparked mass protests last summer, drawing Black Lives Matter activists from around the country. After a high-speed car chase over . . . |

Max Blumenthal (2023-04-27). ICC's Putin arrest warrant based on State Dept-funded report that debunked itself. mronline.org The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the "unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children to a network of camps inside Russia. The warrant was based on a report by the Yale HRL center, which is funded by the U.S. State Department.

midwesternmarx (2023-04-27). Gary Hicks—Mentor, revolutionary, and poet— °Presente! By: Sharon Rose & Danny Shaw. midwesternmarx.com On Dec. 2, 2022, the international working-class movement lost an organizing and literary giant, Gary Graham Hicks.Comrades and friends gathered at the Marxist Library in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, March 25, for a memorial to remember the diverse contributions of a beloved poet, theorist, and internationalist.We write this tribute so that future generations can draw from the deep well of Gary's knowledge, verse, sharp-witted humor, and struggles.The RecruiterBlack Panth …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-27). In Chicago the Left Embraces Democrats and Celebrates Brandon Johnson's Victory By: Stansfield Smith. midwesternmarx.com Bernie Sanders (left) and Chicago's mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson (right) at Credit Union 1 Arena on March 30, 2023. Photo: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago. Brandon Johnson, a progressive black community activist, union organizer, and former teacher, won the Chicago mayoral election against Paul Vallas, the corporate Democrat opponent. Johnson's victory expressed popular rejection of neoliberal privatization and respect for progressive unions, in particular the Chica …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-27). Lavrov Arrives in Havana to Promote Russia-Cuba Cooperation By: teleSUR. midwesternmarx.com Russian FM Sergei Lavrov in Havana, Cuba, April 19, 2023. | Photo: Twitter/ @mfa_russiaCurrently, Russia is one of Cuba's top ten trading partners, and both governments define their partnership as "strategic."On Wednesday night, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Havana for talks that will focus on promoting political, economic, educational and cultural cooperation. Previously, he visited Brazil, Venezuela and Nicaragua.On Thursday, he is expected to meet with President Mi …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-27). Study Exposes Poverty as 4th Leading Cause of Death in the US By: Misión Verdad. midwesternmarx.com A study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) estimated that poverty was linked to at least 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people aged 15 and older, making it the fourth leading cause of mortality in the country that year, behind heart disease, cancer, and smoking."Poverty kills as much as dementia, accidents, stroke, Alzheimer's, and diabetes," said David Brady, professor of public policy at the Univer …

midwesternmarx (2023-04-27). "What unity are we talking about?":MAS Celebrates its 28th Anniversary By: Dan Schoenbaum. midwesternmarx.com Crowd at Ivirgarzama, Bolivia, March 26, 2023. Photo: Dan Schoenbaum.​ Bolivia's ruling political party held a rally this past March 26. To mark the 28th anniversary of their founding, the party known as MAS—officially MAS-IPSP (Movimiento al Socialismo — Instrumento Político por la Soberanía de los Pueblos; "Movement Toward Socialism—Political Instrument for the Sovereignty of the Peoples")—called on their leaders, militants, …

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-27). President Xi reiterates need for a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis in his conversation with Zelensky. peoplesdispatch.org China will send a special envoy to Ukraine to devise a framework of settlement after having detailed discussions with all parties involved in the conflict…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-27). Covid injections linked to increase in miscarriages and decline in birth rates. expose-news.com Compared to the flu vaccine, covid injections are associated with a significant increase in adverse events among women of reproductive age. Data revealed a 27-fold higher risk of miscarriage and a more …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-27). Globalists plan for future policing to be done by militarily-equipped, transhuman, robotic police — this needs to be stopped NOW! expose-news.com As has been carefully documented, under cover of the "virus/vaccine" narrative, the Global Elite is implementing long-planned and profound changes to 200 areas of human life. In essence, as documented elsewhere — …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-27). Sudan: "America and Russia are at it again" and WHO seeks to help its donors make money from it. expose-news.com There's more to what's happening in Sudan than meets the eye. And it's time for the world to discuss the truth. "America and Russia are at it again. Just as they did …

Ryan Black (2023-04-27). Tell The Three Presidents To Stop The War. progressivehub.net PETER BERGEL | COUNTERPUNCH…

SAM (2023-04-27). Depleted Uranium Weapons In Ukraine Threaten Nuclear Conflict. progressivehub.net JOSHUA FRANK | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

SAM (2023-04-27). The Supreme Court Needs Term Limits. progressivehub.net SONALI KOLHATKAR | OTHERWORDS…

Sara Flounders (2023-04-27). Taiwan—A Pawn for U.S. War on China. covertactionmagazine.com While the U.S.-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine continues unabated, the U.S. is preparing at breakneck speed for war with China, using Taiwan as the excuse. Taiwan, like Ukraine, is a pawn. The military and economic threats on both China and Russia are a desperate bid to quash the emergence of a multipolar world. U.S. …

Staff (2023-04-27). Headlines for April 27, 2023. democracynow.org Refugees Flee Sudan as Air Raids Puncture Shaky Ceasefire, Xi Jinping Tells Volodymyr Zelensky China Will Send Peace Envoy to Ukraine, Jailed Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Says New Charges Could Bring Life Sentence , "Peace Through the Superiority of Overwhelming Forces": U.S., South Korea to Share Nuclear Plans, Turkish Police Arrest 110 Pro-Kurdish Figures Ahead of May Elections, House Passes GOP Debt Ceiling Bill; Democrats Reject Spending Cuts, Oklahoma Pardon Board Votes Against Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip, Montana GOP Censures Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr Amid Nationwid…

Staff (2023-04-27). Medea Benjamin: Pentagon Leaks Show Ukraine War Is a Stalemate. Why Isn't the U.S. Pushing for Peace? democracynow.org Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week for the first time since Russia's invasion last year. The call comes two months after China put forward a 12-point peace plan to end the war, and Xi reportedly said negotiations are "the only viable way out" of the conflict. The Chinese president also offered to send a special envoy to Ukraine to help resolve the crisis. To talk more about the war in Ukraine and growing calls for negotiations, we are joined by Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink and co-author of the new book War in Ukraine: Makin…

Staff (2023-04-27). The Monroe Doctrine, Revisited: How 200 Years of U.S. Policy Have Helped to Destabilize the Americas. democracynow.org This weekend, Democracy Now! co-host Juan González gives the opening plenary at American University's one-day conference, "Burying 200 Years of the U.S. Monroe Doctrine," marking 200 years since the Monroe Doctrine, the foreign policy directive from President James Monroe that effectively declared all of Latin America a U.S. sphere of influence. For the past two centuries, the Monroe Doctrine has been repeatedly used to justify scores of invasions, interventions and CIA regime changes in the Americas. On today's show, we speak to two other conference guests, CodePink's Medea Benjamin…

Staff (2023-04-27). Oklahoma Parole Board Denies Clemency for Richard Glossip, Rejecting Plea from State Attorney General. democracynow.org We speak with investigative reporter Liliana Segura about the remarkable case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, whose execution is set for May 18. Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied Glossip clemency even though Oklahoma's own Republican attorney general has sought to vacate Glossip's conviction. Glossip has always maintained his innocence. The case dates back to 1997, when Glossip was working as a motel manager in Oklahoma City and his boss, Barry Van Treese, was murdered. A maintenance worker, Justin Sneed, admitted to beating Van Treese to death with a baseball…

Staff (2023-04-27). Colombia's President Petro Appoints New Cabinet. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced new ministers within his government cabinet, after the resignation request he made on Tuesday night to his cabinet. | In a statement issued this Wednesday, April 26, the Colombian president said that "today a new cabinet is being built that will help consolidate the government program." | Therefore, he appointed the following eight new positions: | ‚Ä¢ Ricardo Bonilla will be the new…

Staff (2023-04-27). Venezuela Reacts to Petro's International Conference on Venezuela (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 26, 2023 ( The summits had the participation of high profile attendees, including: the president of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves; the foreign ministers of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, Santiago…

Staff (2023-04-27). Venezuela's Public Ministry Has Over 20 Cases Open Against Guaidó. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-04-27). Xi Jinping Speaks with Zelensky About China's Peace Plan for Ukraine. orinocotribune.com The president of China, Xi Jinping, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, held their first contact since the beginning of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in February 2022, as Xi reiterated that dialogue and negotiations are the way to end the conflict with Russia. He also emphasised that no one will win if a nuclear conflict breaks out, reiterating China's stanc…

Staff (2023-04-27). With fighting is expected to intensify between Sudan's military rulers, civilians brace for the worst. Pro-democracy forces lead relief work. peoplesdispatch.org Millions in Sudan are bracing for an escalation in fighting that is widely expected after the completion of the evacuation of foreign nationals. The evacuation is currently underway with assurances of cooperation from both the warring parties — the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. After the US and UK moved troops to neighboring …

Staff (2023-04-27). Global warming made Horn of Africa drought possible, according to new report. thecanary.co A devastating drought that has struck the Horn of Africa could not have occurred without global warming. This is according to a new report from an international team of climate scientists. A summary of the report by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group stated that: Human-caused climate change has made agricultural drought in the Horn of …

teleSUR Desk (2023-04-27). Humanitarian activist Harry Belafonte dies at 96. mronline.org Apart from his humanitarian activism, Belafonte was a longtime critic of the U.S. foreign policy.

teleSUR, dcdc -DRL (2023-04-27). El papa Francisco critica el populismo liberal. telesurtv.net El jefe supremo de la Iglesia Católica insta a que se encuentren formulaciones para beneficiar a las poblaciones infantiles.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-27). Sindicatos de Brasil convocan a actos por el Día del Trabajo. telesurtv.net La mejora del poder adquisitivo del salario mínimo será una de las exigencias este 1 de mayo en el país sudamericano.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-27). ONG Open Arms rescata a 38 migrantes del Mediterráneo. telesurtv.net En lo que va de año, han desembarcado en las costas del sur italiano 38.988 inmigrantes.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-27). Empeora salud de preso palestino en huelga de hambre en Israel. telesurtv.net Según información del Ministerio para los Detenidos del país ocupado, más de un millón de palestinos han sido encarcelados desde el inicio de la ocupación israelí en 1967.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-04-27). Venezuela lidera lucha grecorromana en los V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Venezuela ganó las tres medallas del podio en la modalidad de salto de altura.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-04-27). Distribuyen material para las elecciones generales de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Más de 100 camiones fueron movilizados para el traslado del material a diferentes departamentos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-27). Destituyen a funcionarios públicos tras ataques golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net Fueron demovidos 28 militares y un civil. La medida forma parte del proceso de renovación del Gabinete de Seguridad Institucional determinado por el presidente Lula.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-27). Delegación de paz de Gobierno colombiano arriba a La Habana. telesurtv.net Se prevé que delegación del ELN arribe este jueves a la capital cubana, donde el 2 de mayo reiniciarán las conversaciones de paz.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-27). Presidente de Cuba sostiene encuentro con obispos católicos. telesurtv.net Se abordaron temas relacionados con la labor de la Iglesia Católica, la situación socioeconómica y el fortalecimiento de valores.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-27). México, Cuba y Colombia crean la Agencia de Medicamentos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. telesurtv.net El objetivo de la Amlac es combatir la hegemonía que han tenido las grandes potencias en el control del abasto de los insumos de salud.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-27). Conoce a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Del total de aspirantes a ocupar la presidencia de Paraguay destacan dos como favoritos: el opositor Efraín Alegre y el oficialista Santiago Peña.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-27). Suben a 139 los casos de malaria en Huetar Caribe, Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Se realiza un seguimiento de control de gotas gruesas para determinar la eficacia del tratamiento médico y detectar posibles recaídas.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-27). Bolivia interviene banco en medio de problemas económicos. telesurtv.net La Autoridad de Supervisión del Sistema Financiero aseguró que la intervención fue por incumplimiento de pago.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-27). Luis Abinader promete garantizar seguridad ante crisis haitiana. telesurtv.net Luis Abinader alertó que la crisis haitiana no solo afecta a República Dominicana, sino también a toda la región.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-27). Preparan demanda por reos muertos en cárceles de El Salvador. telesurtv.net Solo el ocho por ciento de las personas fallecidas en prisiones salvadoreñas son pandilleros; el resto son inocentes.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-27). Presidente mexicano reaparece tras padecer Covid-19. telesurtv.net "Estoy bien. Tengo Covid. Se complicó porque tuve una gira muy intensa y me expuse a cambios de temperatura. Tuve una especie de váguido", declaró el mandatario.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-27). Argentina anuncia pago de importaciones chinas en yuanes. telesurtv.net Massa, junto al embajador del país asiático, Zou Xiaoli, precisó que serán abonados más de 1.040 mdd en yuanes correspondientes a las compras del mes de abril.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-27). Culminan audiencias del proceso político contra Lasso en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El proceso de juicio polìtico ha sido trastocado por las amenazas del presidente de activar mecanismos constitucionales para disolver la asamblea.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-27). OMS revela que disminuyen muertes por la Covid-19 en el mundo. telesurtv.net Ghebreyesus afirmó que "nos alienta mucho una disminución constante de los casos registrados de muerte por la Covid-19, que bajaron un 95 por ciento en lo que va de año".

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-04-27). Siria e Irán abordan fortalecimiento de relaciones de cooperación. telesurtv.net Hussein Arnous refirió que "apreciamos las relaciones estratégicas con Irán, que se construyeron durante muchas décadas, y enfatizamos la necesidad de desarrollarlas".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-27). Candidatos cierran campañas de cara a elecciones presidenciales en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La coalición opositora Concertación Nacional llevará a cabo su acto de cierre a partir de las 19: 00 (hora local).

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-27). Lanzan plataforma para Cumbre de los Pueblos. telesurtv.net Con la premisa de promover la construcción de una alternativa de desarrollo, el evento tendrá lugar el 17 y 18 de julio.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-27). Declaran fronteras en emergencia por crisis migratoria en Perú. telesurtv.net La mandataria culpó a los migrantes por el aumento de la tasa delictiva y delincuencial en el país.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-27). Autoridades aseguran que López Obrador goza de buena salud. telesurtv.net El alto funcionario afirmó que el mandatario "goza de cabal salud, está recuperándose, tenemos presidente para rato".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-27). Aumentan a 95 los cadáveres de miembros de secta en Kenia. telesurtv.net La policía arrestó este miércoles a 22 personas mientras informó que 34 personas fueron rescatadas.

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Africa CDC Calls to Strength Vaccination Gains. telesurenglish.net The Director General of The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya, issued a plea on Wednesday urging African nations to solidify the promising progress achieved through vaccination efforts. | Related: | In a formal statement, Kaseya, who was designated as the newly-appointed leader of the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Assembly of the African Union (AU) this February, emphasizes the utmost importance f…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Bolivian Authorities Take Control Of Fassil Bank. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bolivian Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) took control of the Fassil Bank, over this institution's breach of obligations with its customers. | RELATED: | For over a month, Fassil customers could not withdraw money from their accounts or use their credit and debit cards even though the bank had deposits of US$2,7 billion. | "Thanks to this intervention, other banks will assume the deposits of Fassil cust…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Brazilian President Calls for Peace in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva highlighted the importance of peace for economic growth, citing China as an example, and calling for peace in Ukraine. | RELATED: | "China is the second biggest economy in the world and I think it will be the first in the world," he said, noting that the Asian giant has taken advantage of the globalization of the past 40 years. | "China hasn't had a war in many years and…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Colombian Government Peace Delegation Arrives in Havana. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Colombian government delegation arrived in Cuba for the third cycle of talks for the restart of peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN). So far, this event is scheduled for May 2. | RELATED: | "We have the hope of reaching agreements for a ceasefire and making serious progress in the participation of society in the peace process. Our delegation is deeply committed to these advances at the table," Sena…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Cuban President Meets Catholic Church Representatives. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with representatives of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba (COCC) at the Revolution Palace in Havana. | RELATED: | Both sides expressed "gratitude for the possibility of the meeting", which addressed issues related to the work of the Catholic Church, the country's socio-economic situation, and the strengthening of values in the Cuban society. | "The meeting took place in a cli…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Efrain Alegre Leads Voting Intention Polls in Paraguay. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Paraguayans will elect their country's president and vice president to serve during the 2023-2028 term. Voting intention polls showed a possible technical tie between candidates Efrain Alegre (National Agreement Alliance) and Santiago Peña (Colorado Party). | RELATED: | Voting intention polls showed a possible technical tie between candidates Efrain Alegre (National Agreement Alliance) and Santiago Peña…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Human Rights Defenders To Sue the Salvadoran State. telesurenglish.net Humanitarian Legal Aid (SJH) began to collect information to establish a collective lawsuit against the Salvadoran state, which must take responsibility for the people who have died in prisons, or after being released, during President Jayib Bukele's emergency regime. | RELATED: | This Salvadoran NGO will present its legal recourse to the Inter-American Human Rights System, where it will request moral and material…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Iran and Kazakhstan Sign 5 Cooperation Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran and Kazakhstan reached five cooperation agreements spanning across multiple fields. | Related: | According to a report by the official news agency IRNA, the agreements signify collaborative efforts in various domains, such as commerce, tourism, athletics, and youth-related initiatives, as well as matters concerning customs affairs. | According to the report, the signing ceremony in Tehran was attended b…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Majority of Finns Support Work-Based Immigration. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, think tank EVA released a survey showing that the majority of Finns support immigration as a way of maintaining the workforce. | RELATED: | The percentage of people in Finland supporting the facilitation of immigration has gone up from 27 percent in 2019 to 55 percent this year. However, 30 percent do not consider the population deficit to be a valid reason for facilitating immigration. | Immigration is a key topic on the agenda of a new Finnish go…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Malawi Administers Cholera Vaccine in 5 Districts. telesurenglish.net Malawi has initiated the delivery of oral cholera immunization vaccine in five districts in commemoration of the annual World Immunization Week event. This information has been conveyed by a representative of the Ministry of Health. | Related: | Adrian Chikumbe announced on the commencement of the campaign on Monday. "The vaccination campaign is a crucial part of our strategy to prevent the further spread of cholera, which has already claim…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Mexico, Cuba, Colombia Create LATAM Medicine Agency. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Mexico, Cuba and Colombia signed the "Acapulco Declaration" for the creation of the Regulatory Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Latin America and the Caribbean (AMLAC). | RELATED: | The agreement was signed by the Mexican Alejandro Svarch, director of the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS); Cuban Olga Jacobo, director of the Center for State Control of Medicin…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Peru Declares a 60-Day State of Emergency at Its Border Areas. telesurenglish.net BOn Thursday, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte declared a 60-day state of emergency in the border areas with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. | RELATED: | This measure aims to increase migration controls in the provinces of Zarumilla (Tumbes), Sullana, Ayabaca and Huancabamba (Piura); San Ignacio (Cajamarca), Condorcanqui (Amazonas); Maynas, Loreto, Datem del Marañón (Loreto); Tahuamanu (Madre de Dios); and Tacna and Tarata (Tacna)…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Remains of 587 Genocide Victims Exhumed in Western Rwanda. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, remains of at least 587 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have been exhumed in the Rusizi district of western Rwanda, the national broadcaster Rwanda Television reported. | RELATED: | "We have discovered the remains of 587 genocide victims since we started the search on March 23 of this year," said Oswald Kabera, a genocide survivor and member of IBUKA, an umbrella organization of genoci…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Seizures of Synthetic Drug 3-Cmc Increase in Sweden. telesurenglish.net The proliferation of seizures involving 3-CMC, a designer drug, has shown a remarkable upsurge in Sweden, particularly in selected regions, as per the recent report by local media on Wednesday. | Related: | According to a report by Dagens Nyheter newspaper (DN), the period ranging from 2019 to 2022 saw a significant rise in seizures made by Swedish Customs, with the quantity of seized goods increasing from slightly above four kilograms to a…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Ukraine Marks 37th Anniversary of Chernobyl Nuclear Accident. telesurenglish.net Ukraine on Wednesday marked the 37th anniversary of the incident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 with a solemn ceremony held at the affected locale. | Related: | The Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, Ruslan Strilets, along with employees of the Exclusion Zone, honored those who engaged in decontamination efforts at the plant in the aftermath of its catastrophic accident, during the ceremonial proceedings. | During the…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Venezuela Greets South Africa on the Anniversary of Freedom Day. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Venezuelan government saluted South Africa on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of Freedom Day, which pays tribute to the first post-apartheid elections held on April 27, 1994. | RELATED: | "This is a very significant date as it commemorates the end of the apartheid regime and the birth of a new South African national identity, based on respect for the human being and love for the Homeland," President Nicolas Maduro pointed…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Venezuelan Athletes Lead Men's Greco-Roman Fight In ALBA Games. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan athletes of Greco-Roman fight classic style led the number of medals obtained in their discipline in the 5th games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA). | RELATED: | These athletes won 12 medals, distributed in four gold medals, five silver medals, and three bronze medals. Cuba ranked second with two gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals. | "I am very satisf…

The Exposé (2023-04-27). Dystopian Global Influence of The World Economic Forum: WEF Young Global Leaders have infiltrated Governments to enforce The Great Reset. expose-news.com The World Economic Forum (WEF), founded by Klaus Schwab, has been a topic of discussion among critical thinkers concerned about the organization's potential influence on global governance for some time now. One …

thecommunists (2023-04-27). Desperate for a 'win' in Europe, USA mulls merging Ukraine with Poland. thecommunists.org Whilst the collective west hypocritically chides Russia for supposedly disrespecting the rights of sovereign nations, misrepresenting Russia's justified measures to defend its own borders as a war of aggression, it is imperialism itself that continually tramples underfoot the sovereign rights of other nations. And this is nowhere better illustrated than in the gross disservice it …

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-27). The Heat: Shanghai Auto Show. america.cgtn.com The 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. What's the latest in cars and technology from Chinese and other international automakers? Hundreds of thousands have attended the Shanghai auto show where the latest cars and auto technology have been on display. One of the big stories is how much …

Staff (2023-04-27). øEl fin de la inocencia? Sexualización de la infancia (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu No tienen ni 15 años, como mucho llegan a los 12. Se contonean de un lado a otro de la guagua hasta llegar al fondo e instalarse en las inmediaciones de la puerta. Obstruyen el paso a quienes necesitan bajar, pero no pasa nada, no les apena. Ellas se creen las "dueñas" del espacio. Una tiene un short de mezclilla que deja poco margen a la imaginación y blusa blanca presuntamente de uniforme…

Staff (2023-04-27). La EPASE: Braceadas de éxito en las aguas turbulentas del ordenamiento. cubadebate.cu Hace poco más de un lustro, la Empresa Provincial de Abastecimiento y Servicio a la Educación (EPASE) era un desastre, en el sentido más exacto de la palabra: robos, pérdida millonarias, salario medio de 287 pesos, contratos incumplidos, irrespeto por los clientes y un catauro lleno de inconformidades por parte de los trabajadores.

Staff (2023-04-27). Artemisa sigue dominando en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Artemisa sigue demostrando su poderío ofensivo en la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol, al derrotar 17-7 al subcampeón Matanzas en su estadio 26 de Julio. Los Cazadores incluyeron 19 jits, entre ellos dos cadrangulares, siete dobles y un triple. El receptor Andy Cosme fue el jugador más destacado del encuentro, pegando de 5-4.

Staff (2023-04-27). Liga española: Barcelona sucumbe ante el Rayo Vallecano. cubadebate.cu El Barcelona fracasó hoy en su intento de sentenciar la Liga española de fútbol, al perder 1-2 ante el Rayo Vallecano por la jornada 31.Los goles por sendos tiros cruzados de àÅlvaro García Rivera al minuto 19 y Fran García (53) sepultaron las ilusiones azulgrana.

Staff (2023-04-27). Reciben a delegación de la Asociación de Amistad del Pueblo Chino con el Extranjero. cubadebate.cu Una delegación de la Asociación de Amistad del Pueblo Chino con el Extranjero (AAPCHE), presidida por el Sr. Lin Songtian, quien se desempeña como su presidente fue recibida en la sede del Ministerio de Economía y Planificación.

Staff (2023-04-27). Viceministra cubana llama a la comunidad internacional a reforzar alianzas con el Caribe para alcanzar los ODS. cubadebate.cu La viceministra cubana del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Deborah Rivas, llamó hoy a la comunidad internacional a reforzar las alianzas con el Caribe para impulsar la implementación de la Agenda 2030 de la ONU. Los países más vulnerables merecen un trato especial y diferenciado, sentenció.

Staff (2023-04-27). Argentina apuesta por los yuanes para el pago de sus importaciones en China. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Economía de Argentina, Sergio Massa, anunció este miércoles un acuerdo con China que le permitirá abonar importaciones con ese país en yuanes. Ante las escasas reservas de dólares y la baja recaudación por la sequía, el país sudamericano activó el 'swap' de monedas para el intercambio bilateral.

Staff (2023-04-27). Juegos del Alba: Oro para softbolistas cubanas. cubadebate.cu El equipo femenino cubano de softbol ganó este miércoles la medalla de oro en el torneo de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023.Las cubanas ganaron la lid convincentemente, al imponerse por nocaut en la final al principal seleccionado venezolano. La lanzadora cubana Ana Amalia González transitó completo para merecer la victoria.

Staff (2023-04-27). Petro anuncia un nuevo gabinete en Colombia. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, anunció este miércoles un nuevo gabinete en medio de la agitación política en la nación suramericana, luego de que en la víspera le pidiera la renuncia a todos los ministros.

Staff (2023-04-27). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 27 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). COVID precautions taken ahead of travel rush. ecns.cn Although COVID-19 infections in some regions have increased slightly and travel during the upcoming May Day holiday is expected to boom, the possibility of large-scale outbreaks occurring in the short term remains small.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Ministry launches campaign to capture fugitives of financial crimes. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security recently launched Fox Hunt 2023, a special operation targeting people suspected of committing financial crimes who are on the run abroad, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-27). Siete personas murieron durante operativo policial en Brasil. telesurtv.net Las víctimas son supuestos miembros de un grupo delictivo que al parecer planeaban asaltar instalaciones de peaje carretero.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-27). Presidenta de Honduras ratifica Comisión Contra la Corrupción. telesurtv.net La semana pasada, la ONU detalló que el proceso de designación de expertos estaba en su recta final y en mayo llegarán al país centroamericano.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-27). Presidente argentino culpa a la derecha de devaluación del peso. telesurtv.net El llamado dólar "blue", que es la cotización no oficial y de referencia para los mercados, llegó a estar cerca de los 500 pesos por dólar en los últimos días.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-27). ONU advierte sobre aumento sin control de la violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net Ocurrió durante la reunión del Consejo de Seguridad dedicado a analizar la situación del país caribeño, inmerso en la violencia hace varios años.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-04-27). OIM reporta 55 muertos en naufragio frente a costas de Libia. telesurtv.net Los cinco supervivientes fueron trasladados a tierra por la Guardia Costera de Libia, indicó la OIM.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-27). Presidente de Colombia convoca a reunión urgente de gabinete. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que es necesario un "replanteamiento del Gobierno".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-27). Presidente de Türkiye suspende actos de campaña temporalmente. twitter.com En la jornada de ayer, una entrevista del mandatario con canales de televisión locales tuvo que ser interrumpida porque el dirigente se sintió indispuesto.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-27). Sobrina de Francia Márquez sigue estable tras ser herida en Cali. telesurtv.net Fue alcanzada por un proyectil tras el enfrentamiento entre grupos criminales. La bala no alcanzó órganos vitales. Está fuera de peligro.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-27). Aplazan comparecencia de expresidente peruano ante legisladores. telesurtv.net Pedro Castillo exigió que le tomen declaración de manera presencial y no virtual.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-27). Congreso de Brasil crea comisión para investigar actos golpistas. telesurtv.net La CPMI tendrá 180 días para investigar los "actos de acción y omisión" ocurridos el pasado 8 de enero.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-27). OMS lanza iniciativa para mejorar preparación de países ante pandemias. telesurtv.net Esta propuesta brinda orientación sobre la planificación integrada para responder a cualquier patógeno respiratorio como la influenza o los coronavirus, según la OMS.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-27). Inician huelga trabajadores del transporte en Alemania. telesurtv.net Las huelgas envían un mensaje claro: "cuanto más suben los precios, más aumenta la disposición a la manifestación".

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-27). Presidente de Colombia anuncia cambios en su gabinete de ministros. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado colombiano reafirmó el compromiso de ser siempre fieles al mandato popular recibido.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-27). Emiten alerta para seis provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net Las provincias en alerta verde son: Espaillat, Santiago Rodríguez, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Hermanas Mirabal y Santiago.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-27). Presidente de China, Xi Jinping, conversa con líder de Ucrania. telesurtv.net Rusia saludó este miércoles la disposición de China a participar en el arreglo del conflicto en Ucrania.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-27). Papa Francisco aprueba a mujeres y laicos votar en el Sínodo. telesurtv.net La medida se pondrá en práctica en la próxima Asamblea General Ordinaria del Sínodo de los Obispos.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-27). Rusia reporta intercambio de 40 prisioneros con Ucrania. telesurtv.net El organismo castrense ruso señaló a través de un comunicado que los liberados corrían "peligro mortal en cautiverio".

Staff (2023-04-27). "No vamos a tocar cero con los combustibles", señala ministro de Energía y Minas. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas, Vicente la O Levy, explicó hoy a través de su cuenta en Twitter que "no vamos a tocar cero con los combustibles", pues se seguirán garantizando los servicios vitales y un por ciento ajustado para la venta a la población. También hizo referencia al inicio de la venta de gas licuado en las provincias orientales.

Staff (2023-04-27). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este jueves 27 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este jueves 27 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-04-27). La Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 727 MW para el horario pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica Nacional (UNE) estima para el horario pico nocturno de este jueves una disponibilidad de 2 223 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 880 MW, para un déficit de 657 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 727 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-04-27). øCómo fue la primera visita de Fidel a la URSS, hace 60 años? (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu La noche del 27 de abril de 1963 Fidel Castro arriba a la Unión Soviética convirtiéndose en un histórico viaje a que duraría 38 días, donde realizaría un amplio recorrido por todo el país. Entre los momentos más significativos se pueden destacar que es condecorado por el presidente Leonid Brezhnev con el título de Héroe Nacional de la Unión Soviética y se le otorga la Orden Lenin y la Medalla Estrella de Oro.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). China brokerage CITIC posts 3.6% rise in Q1 profit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). China regulator to help lower financing costs of small businesses. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Chinese EV giant BYD's first-quarter profit jumps fivefold. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Comcast beats estimates as Wall St awaits update on NBCUniversal head. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Euro hovers near one-year high as US outlook clouds over. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Facebook-parent Meta soars as AI powers return to growth. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). India's Tech Mahindra posts 26% slide in Q4 profit as clients cut spending. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). India's Wipro expects Q1 IT services rev to drop quarter-on-quarter. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Indonesia's GoTo reports narrower Q1 loss, expects core profit in Q4. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Japan's SMFG boosts US presence via bigger stake in Jefferies. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Mobileye cuts revenue forecast on slow China EV demand, shares sink. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Pakistan all set to get discounted Russian oil, PM says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). UK sets out tougher gambling rules for smartphone era. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). 'Polite Society', a 'bonkers' multi-genre martial arts adventure. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints over Labour Day long weekend. channelnewsasia.com Travellers departing by car should expect waiting times of up to three hours for peak periods over long weekends.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Mediacorp wins 39 awards at World Media Festivals 2023, including 22 golds. channelnewsasia.com CNA's "What causes mental illnesses? The human brain and its link to mental health" also bagged a grand award in the News Reports and Features category at the 2023 World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). This must be a freak season, says Liverpool's Alexander Arnold. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Paris 2024 unveils triathlon course. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Slovakian Martin banned for 14 months after failing dope test. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Ukraine has received 1,550 armoured vehicles, 230 tanks: NATO chief. channelnewsasia.com

Staff (2023-04-27). Recibió Díaz-Canel a representantes de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recibió en la tarde de este miércoles a representantes de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Cuba.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-27). Bolivia refuerza prevención de infecciones respiratorias agudas. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con datos oficiales, se registra un incremento de 23 por ciento en los casos de IRA a nivel nacional. Avanza vacunación contra influenza y Covid-19.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-27). Fuerzas contendientes en Sudán abortan tregua de 72 horas. telesurtv.net El conflicto armado en Sudán ha provocado más de 420 muertos, de ellos 273 civiles, y cerca de 4.000 heridos.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Analysis:China investment consensus cracks as politics fuel fears. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). China Evergrande debt restructuring incentive to test creditor appetite. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Continental, Aurora to jointly develop self-driving systems for trucks. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Delivery Hero forecasts 2023 GMV growth of 5-7%. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Deutsche Boerse launches 3.9 billion euro bid for Denmark's SimCorp. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Exclusive-Reliance JV Viacom18 strikes deal with Warner for streaming content-sources. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Japan's ANA swings to annual operating profit as demand returns. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Japan's Cosmo to keep current refining capacity at least until 2030. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Nestle uses Airbus satellites to monitor reforestation in Thailand. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Singapore lender UOB's Q1 core profit leaps 74% to record US$1.2 billion. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). STMicroelectronics posts better-than-expected Q1 results. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Snap Insight: Latest round of Singapore property cooling measures perplexing in sluggish economy. channelnewsasia.com Higher mortgage rates, property tax and inflation have already caused home buyers and investors to hold back — so why another round of cooling measures? Real estate consultant Ku Swee Yong weighs in.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Ian Fang leaves Mediacorp after 12 years, reflects on how 'people change and grow over time'. channelnewsasia.com The actor hopes to continue his entertainment career by pursuing music and, hopefully, directing.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Excitement builds for Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer at CinemaCon. channelnewsasia.com The presentation by Universal included the comedy Strays starring Will Ferrell and Trolls Band Together starring Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Jail for man who paid doctor linked to Healing the Divide group to obtain fake vaccination records. channelnewsasia.com David Christopher Newton paid S$6,000 to have himself and his unsuspecting wife injected with saline so he could enter Australia despite being unvaccinated.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Latest property cooling measures unlikely to ease prices by much: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Rooftop solar panels, hydroponics farms: Climate education picks up pace in Singapore schools. channelnewsasia.com Apart from infrastructural projects on school premises, students are also encouraged to be more environmentally conscious through everyday activities such as finishing their food to prevent wastage.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Euro clubs' body wary of early Women's World Cup call-ups. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Cambodian leader U-turns on rare dolphin conservation law. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). US plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Nation still tops nuclear plant building. ecns.cn China continues to lead the world in the number of nuclear power units under construction, according to a blue paper issued by the China Nuclear Energy Association on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Parcel delivery industry reflects continued growth of economy. ecns.cn China's parcel delivery and postal industry maintained a good development trend in the first quarter, reflecting the growth in consumer confidence of Chinese residents and the economic recovery.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Airspace restrictions make flights costlier, longer. ecns.cn While demand soars, travelers from North America to Asia across the Pacific will continue to fork out more than usual for flights this year due to myriad reasons.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Mainland hits out at Taiwan trade barriers. ecns.cn It's legitimate and reasonable for the Chinese mainland to investigate Taiwan's trade barriers against mainland products, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, denouncing the island authorities' move to obstruct cross-Strait trade.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Court denies higher compensation to wealthy applicant. ecns.cn China's top court upheld a decision to deny larger State compensation for Gu Chujun, an entrepreneur who claimed that, due to his higher income, he should receive more than the standard compensation after his jail sentence was reduced.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Regulator reassures IPR cover for firms. ecns.cn China will continue to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights, or IPR, of foreign companies to create a favorable business environment and to maintain its position as a hot spot for global investors.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). China revises Counter-Espionage Law, defining cyber-attacks against state organs as spy activities. ecns.cn The revised law refines the definition of espionage activities, explicitly categorizing "collaborating with spy organizations and their agents" and "conducting cyber-attacks against state organs, confidential-related units, or critical information infrastructure and etc." as espionage activitie…

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). China to complete 1st grouping of national park unified registration within the year. ecns.cn China is carrying out unified registration on natural resources in key regions of the country, and the registration of the first grouping of national parks will be completed before the end of the year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). China to build integrated positioning, navigation system based on next generation of BDS by 2035. ecns.cn China aims to build a more ubiquitous, integrated, and intelligent comprehensive system with the next generation BeiDou System (BDS) at its core by 2035 to provide efficient positioning, navigation and timing services"ÄÇ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Safety hazards inherent in TEPCO's decommissioning of nuclear facilities, management of radioactive waste: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)'s decommissioning of the nuclear facilities and the management of radioactive waste at its Fukushima nuclear site are fraught with safety hazards.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Chinese warships set out for joint drills with Singapore. ecns.cn Warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have set out for Singapore to participate in the upcoming bilateral joint military drills and an international defense expo.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). 57 cases of new Omicron subvariant detected in China. ecns.cn China has detected 57 COVID-19 cases caused by the new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 as of Saturday, a Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention researcher said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Phone call, envoy's trip to advance peace hopes. ecns.cn The phone call between the heads of states of China and Ukraine and Beijing's plan to send a special envoy to countries, including Ukraine, for mediation quickly became the central topic on Wednesday at a special briefing for reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Beijing.

teleSUR -DRL (2023-04-27). Rusia incauta activos extranjeros como represalia. telesurtv.net No obstante, el decreto sobre activos extranjeros no privará a los propietarios, según afirmó el vocero presidencial Dmitri Peskov.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-27). Al menos 11 personas muertas tras atentado en la India. telesurtv.net La insurgencia naxalita continúa activa tras medio siglo de operaciones sobre todo en el llamado "cinturón rojo" y ha causado numerosas muertes.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-04-27). Venezuela lidera lucha grecorromana masculina en V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Venezuela ganó las tres medallas del podio en la modalidad de salto de altura.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). 'To decouple from China' not possible. ecns.cn Decoupling from China is impossible as multinationals could not leave the country's flexible and resilient supply and industrial chains for sustainable development.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Xi's message 'significant' to Bangladesh. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Bangladesh's new president points the way forward for the two countries to further enhance long-standing ties and boost trade, investment and cultural exchanges.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Lavrov: EU becoming militarized like NATO. ecns.cn Russia's top diplomat has warned that the European Union "is becoming militarized at a record rate" and aggressive in its goal of containing Russia.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Banks seen backing real economy. ecns.cn China's banks will continue to provide better support to the real economy by extending more loans and increasing credit lines, especially in key and weak areas, experts said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Sino-Vietnamese political mutual trust enhanced. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underscored on Wednesday the need for China and Vietnam to consolidate political mutual trust, bolster solidarity and cooperation, properly manage differences and jointly respond to risks and challenges.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Xi: Special envoy will visit Ukraine. ecns.cn China will send a special representative on Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine and other countries to conduct in-depth communications with all parties on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Ministry condemns U.S. 'repression' allegations. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security strongly protested and condemned the United States on Wednesday for its malicious fabrication of "transnational repression" allegations against 40 Chinese law enforcement officers and other officials.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Astronomers reveal first image of M87 black hole and subatomic particle jet. ecns.cn The image is the first of its kind to show the relation between the black hole's surrounding accretion disk and the jet.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China completes unification of real estate registration system. ecns.cn China has completed unifying its real estate registration systems since beginning to build a nationwide system in 2013, which solved "difficulty in registration", the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Counter-Espionage Law revised to better safeguard national security. ecns.cn A revision to the Counter-Espionage Law was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Wednesday as it wrapped up its latest session in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Further protection on IPR urged. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Wednesday China's commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and improving the business environment.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). London 'keen to build new ties with Beijing'. ecns.cn British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has spoken of the need for a "robust and constructive" new bilateral relationship with China.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Chinese police query Bain's Shanghai office staff: Company spokesperson. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Fox announces new unit to house digital businesses. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Portugal NOS' quarterly profit drops 15% as 5G capex ups amortisations. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). SpaceX, Rogers to connect mobiles phones to satellites in remote Canadian areas. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Universal Music profit slumps due to compensation expenses. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). US subsidies make UK financial reform urgent, business warns. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Adjoa Andoh reimagines Richard III's 'otherness' in new version of play. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Britain's King Charles unveils Eurovision competition stage. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Spare the bear: Sculpture of Spain's rifle-wielding ex-king puzzles onlookers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Brecel stuns champion O'Sullivan at worlds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). F1 braced for chaos as sprint season starts in Baku. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Formula One statistics for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Mekies to leave Ferrari and replace Tost at AlphaTauri. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). NHL-Sweden to host four NHL regular-season games in November. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Brazil's Bolsonaro testifies over capital riots. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Brazil's Lula says no use saying 'who is right' in Ukraine war. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Ex-Harvard professor in US sentenced to 6 months house arrest for lying about China ties. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). WHO fears more deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks, collapse of services. channelnewsasia.com

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-26). Senate Will Vote on Ratifying 100-Year-Old Women's Rights Amendment This Week. truthout.org This week, the Senate will vote on the ratification of a 100-year-old amendment to the Constitution aimed at enshrining equal rights for all genders into the U.S.'s founding documents — a move that gender equality advocates say is so long overdue that it may no longer hold any relevance outside of a symbolic win. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) announced this week that he is… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-26). Kansas City Leaders Consider Joining Lawsuit Against Anti-Trans Missouri AG. truthout.org Government officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are considering several legal avenues to oppose an impending state order that would restrict gender-affirming care for transgender residents. Last week, the Kansas City LGBTQ Commission sent a letter to the Kansas City city council, urging councilors to make the jurisdiction a "safe haven" for transgender Missourians seeking gender-affirming treatment. |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-26). Disney Sues DeSantis Over "Targeted Campaign" Originating in LGBTQ Rights Feud. truthout.org The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) after a Florida board voted to punish the company in the latest move in a protracted fight over the company speaking out in favor of LGBTQ rights. A five-member board hand-picked by DeSantis voted on Wednesday to undo a decades-long agreement with the company allowing it to self-govern its operations in the state… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-26). In His Own Words: Harry Belafonte on Fighting for Justice in the Age of Trump. truthout.org Harry Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate our 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky in their first public appearance together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States. "We just have to… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-26). AOC: Roberts Allows Supreme Court to Erode Rights But Won't Rein In Corruption. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has condemned Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for declining an invitation from the Senate to testify in an upcoming hearing regarding the ethics of the Supreme Court, as spurred by recent revelations of corruption among justices. On Tuesday, Roberts sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) saying that he "must… |

David Moore (2023-04-26). Republican Energy Bill Authors Stand to Profit From Oil and Gas Stocks. truthout.org

Chris Walker (2023-04-26). Poll: Less Than One-Quarter of Americans View MAGA Positively. truthout.org A new poll shows that public support for the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement is low, suggesting that the far right movement that helped propel former President Donald Trump to the White House in 2016 may be dwindling. A nationwide NBC News poll published this week found that just 24 percent of Americans had a positive view of the MAGA movement, while 45 percent had a negative view. |

Zane McNeill (2023-04-26). Hundreds Protest GOP Silencing of Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr at Montana Capitol. truthout.org Seven people were arrested at the Montana capitol on Monday after protesting in support of the state's first openly transgender legislator, Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D), who has been silenced by her Republican colleagues for speaking out against a bill targeting trans youth in the state. The Montana Freedom Caucus, which is comprised of several Republicans in the state legislature, called for Zephyr's… |

Kristian Williams (2023-04-26). Normandale Park Shooting Shows How Portland Police Facilitate Far Right Violence. truthout.org On April 18, Benjamin Smith was given a life sentence after pleading guilty to murder, attempted murder and assault, following his shooting of a group of unarmed women in Portland's Normandale Park. Every indication is that the February 2022 attack — which killed June Knightly and injured four others — was politically motivated, driven by Smith's anger over a racial justice demonstration that the… |

Julia Conley (2023-04-26). Oklahoma Woman's Experience Illustrates What Abortion Bans Really Look Like. truthout.org Mounting news reports since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year have detailed the experiences of pregnant people who have been denied lifesaving abortion care, and in the case of one woman in Oklahoma last month, the state's abortion ban effectively barred her from receiving cancer treatment. Jaci Statton, a 25-year-old mother of three, experienced heavy bleeding in February… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-26). Groups Sue to Block Missouri AG's "Draconian" Rules on Gender-Affirming Care. truthout.org Several advocacy groups representing transgender people, their family members and medical providers filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to overturn Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's (R) new restrictions on gender-affirming care in the state. The lawsuit, filed in a St. Louis court, seeks to find Bailey's rules illegal, alleging that they are an overreach of his regulatory powers that go… |

Maya Schenwar (2023-04-26). From Military to Policing, Say No to a Federal Budget That Prioritizes Violence. truthout.org The Biden administration recently released an astronomical spending request for the military, in addition to large requests for police and other forces of state violence. Now, Republicans are pushing back by calling for even more state-violence-related dollars, even as they propose legislation that would severely slash survival-level necessities like food assistance, education, child care… |

Jerry Lembcke (2023-04-26). 50 Years After Vietnam War's End, It's Time to See Its Role in Spawning MAGA. truthout.org The 50th anniversary of Vietnam War's end and the return of American prisoners of war (POWs) from Hanoi has passed with little notice. While independent media outlets like Truthout reported on the war's ongoing legacies of trauma, with the exception of a USA Today series in late March that included Vietnam veteran portraits, nearly all major news organizations opted not to cover the anniversary. |

Andreína Chávez Alava (2023-04-26). Bogotá Summit Offers 'Common Ground' Agenda as Venezuela Demands End of Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com Caracas welcomed the international summit but reiterated that the only path to resume dialogue was lifting US sanctions and releasing frozen funds.

Collette Flanagan (2023-04-26). National Crisis in Policing Awaits United Nations Delegation. aclu.org In May 2020, a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on the neck of George Floyd for nine and a half minutes, ending his life. Nearly three years later, starting this week, United Nations experts on racial justice will embark on a first-of-its-kind visit to the United States to examine what has — and hasn't — changed since George Floyd's murder sparked a nationwide movement for Black lives. | Unfortunately, while calls for reform grew louder after Floyd's murder, concrete action has failed to materialize and Black people continue to face the brunt of police brutality. In January, five Memphis officers…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-26). Imperial startups showcase innovative technology in US. imperial.ac.uk Some of Imperial's most innovative startups showcased their pioneering ideas and innovative technology at a special showcase in the US.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-26). Imperial-led Jupiter-bound instrument successfully deployed. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-26). Podcast: Analysing Trump voters, Jupiter mission launch, and COVID oximeter test. imperial.ac.uk In this edition: What links Trump voters, how we're going to investigate Jupiter's moons, and why it's a good idea to ask if a medical trial is fair.

Andrew Perez (2023-04-26). Roberts Memo Threatened To Challenge Ethics Rules. levernews.com

David Sirota (2023-04-26). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: How the U.S. Subsidizes Retirement for the Super-Rich. levernews.com On this week's Lever Time Premium, our weekly bonus podcast episode for supporting subscribers: Once again, House Republicans are attempting to hold the debt limit hostage in exchange for harsh spending cuts, even as it appears they're backing off threats to slash Social Security for now.Amid these moves,

Andrew Perez (2023-04-26). Pelosi Gets Hospital Lobbyists' Award After Blocking Reforms. levernews.com

Special to People's World (2023-04-26). Harry Belafonte—Gigante de las artes y la lucha por la justicia y la democracia. peoplesworld.org Harry Belafonte, intérprete de múltiples talentos y muy admirado, murió el martes 25 de abril a los 96 años. Nació el 1 de marzo de 1927 en la ciudad de Nueva York como Harold George Bellanfanti, Jr. Su ascendencia es jamaicana y martiniquan, y su padre abuelo tenía orígenes judíos holandeses. La carrera de Belafonte …

Roger McKenzie (2023-04-26). World military spending soars, with U.S. taking top spot, again. peoplesworld.org Global military spending hit a new record high last year, with the United States accounting for 39% of the global total, according to a new report. Spending on the world's armed forces soared for the eighth consecutive year in 2022, reaching an astonishing new high of $2.24 trillion. By far the sharpest rise in spending, …

Press Associates (2023-04-26). Senate Labor Committee approves Su on party-line vote, but final confirmation uncertain. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—By an 11-10 party-line vote, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved Democratic President Joe Biden's nomination of Julie Su to be the next Secretary of Labor. Speechifying by the Republican minority, who accused Su, now the Acting Secretary, of being anti-business, too pro-union, a bad administrator, and an inexperienced negotiator, consumed …

Ameena al-Rashid (2023-04-26). Sudan at a crossroads: Proxy war or revolution? peoplesworld.org The conflict that began on April 8 between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary force is a proxy war against the Sudanese people, backed by regional and international powers, who have enabled the warring factions to acquire wealth and weapons. It is a war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Gen. Mohamed …

WSWS (2023-04-26). 1,300 workers strike North Sea oil and gas companies. wsws.org Unite are not making any concrete demands to mobilise workers throughout the industry, in which the main players are making staggering profits.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Behind the lies: What's in the CWU-Royal Mail agreement? wsws.org This is a root and branch restructuring of Royal Mail, creating a "flexible" low-wage workforce to compete with global logistics giants including Amazon, UPS and Evri.

WSWS (2023-04-26). UK: National Education Union leadership drives dispute into "negotiations" dead end. wsws.org Although there is no agreement on ballots and unified strike action across the education sector, all the unions are agreed that the threat of strike action will be suspended at the drop of a hat if the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan agrees to further negotiations.

WSWS (2023-04-26). SEP (Australia) holds well-attended post-election public meeting. wsws.org The SEP held an important meeting Sunday afternoon entitled: "After the NSW Elections—How to fight AUKUS, War & Austerity!"

WSWS (2023-04-26). China economic growth up but major problems mount. wsws.org The Chinese National Statistics Bureau said while the first quarter had "made a good start" domestic demand remained "inadequate" and the "foundation for economic recovery is not solid yet."

WSWS (2023-04-26). Sri Lankan president threatens protesting teachers with draconian attacks. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's threat against teachers is a warning to the entire working class of the brutal methods his government will use to deal with any opposition to the government's IMF-dictated austerity measures.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Australia eases citizenship requirements for New Zealanders as countries strengthen military ties. wsws.org Changes that will make it easier for New Zealanders in Australia to become citizens must be seen in the context of closer military and strategic ties between the two countries, as they join US-led war preparations against China.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Truck drivers on strike for six weeks in Germany. wsws.org Since March 20, around 65 truck drivers hired by Polish freight operators Agmaz, Lukmaz and Imperia have been on strike at the A5 Grà§fenhausen service area in southern Hesse.

Alberto Acosta (2023-04-26). La Amazonía, territorios de esperanza. globalizacion.ca "La selva, para los pueblos indígenas que habitan en la Amazonía, es vida. Todo el mundo del kawsak sacha (selva viviente) tiene energía y simboliza el espíritu humano tanto por su fortaleza como por su grandeza, pensamiento interior donde el…

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-04-26). Brasil — El no alineamiento activo. globalizacion.ca Lula dijo ´no ª a la petición del canciller alemán Scholz de suministrar municiones para ser utilizada en los tanques Leopard entregados a Ucrania, ´cuando uno no quiere, dos no pelean ª El mismo Lula votó a favor de la Resolución n ∫…

Alex Bainbridge (2023-04-26). Activists mobilise to defend Big Bird homeless shelter. greenleft.org.au Big Bird Backpackers is a specialty emergency accommodation service facing closure. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Alex Salmon (2023-04-26). The bloody truth about the British Empire. greenleft.org.au Richard Gott's 2011 book focuses on the revolutionaries and rebels who stood up to the British Empire. Alex Salmon reviews.

Argelio Santiesteban (2023-04-26). Matanzas en Estados Unidos: aquellos polvos trajeron estos lodos… globalizacion.ca Albergo la sospecha de que, para tener un raciocinio medianamente decente, para seguir un camino mental que aspire a ser científico, resulta imprescindible andar echando mano perennemente a la llamada relación causa-efecto. | Del asunto me estaba acordando tras las sucesivas…

Brittani Banks (2023-04-26). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: U.S. And NATO Allies Accounted for Over Half of Global Military Expenditure in 2022 Chile's President Announces Plan to Nationalize Lithium Industry Ecuador: Prosecutors Request Preventive Detention of Former President Lenín Moreno App Delivery Workers in India Strike Against Increasing Exploitation [NEWS ITEM TEXT] U.S. And NATO Allies Accounted …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-26). Young People From the U.S. Travel to Cuba and Break the Siege. independentmediainstitute.org It's a hot and crowded Tuesday morning in the Yoruba Cultural Center in Havana, and the air sticks to the skin. You can hear the fluttering of paper as people fan themselves, and a surprise blackout takes out the sound system with a flicker of the lights. And yet, 150 young organizers from the U.S. …

F. William Engdahl (2023-04-26). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.

Horacio Duque (2023-04-26). Paz total con las FARC Ep (EMC). globalizacion.ca Está en curso un proceso político de diálogos con un actor insurgente de las resistencias agrarias históricas que se conformó luego de la firma del Acuerdo de Paz de La Habana en el segundo semestre del 2016, entre el gobierno…

JANET (2023-04-26). NYC May Day May 1 — 2 PM — Union Square. iacenter.org MAY DAY 2023 NYC! /DÂA INTERNACIONAL DE LOS TRABAJADORES 2023 NYC! Union Square Monday May 1st 2pm, March at 5pm Lunes 1 de mayo 2pm, La marcha a las 5pm COME OUT ON INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY TO SAY: Solidarity with workers everywhere ! Workers rights are moral rights ! We support the struggles of migrant workers The working class has no boundaries. STOP UNION BUSTING and negotiate fair contracts at Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joes, Rutgers, & EVERYWHERE! Hands Off Medicare and Medicaid! Healthcare is a Human Right! End Evictions ! Housing is a Human Right! Money for healthcare, housing, education, not for imperial…

Jorge Majfud (2023-04-26). Dólares, bonos del Tesoro y cleptocracia internacional. globalizacion.ca La estrategia del secuestro del esfuerzo ajeno y la acumulación de sus réditos no se reduce sólo a los inventos y a las nuevas tecnologías sino a casi cualquier otro aspecto de la vida social, desde (1) el económico (2)…

Juan Torres López (2023-04-26). El propio Fondo Monetario Internacional demuestra que sus políticas no funcionan, pero las sigue imponiendo. globalizacion.ca Hace un par de semanas el Fondo Monetario Internacional publicó en su último Monitor Fiscal un análisis de la situación económica en el que recomendaba volver a las políticas de austeridad para hacer frente a los rebrotes inflacionarios. Concretamente, decía…

Martín Granovsky (2023-04-26). Cómo es el Brasil de Lula al que llegó Kicillof. globalizacion.ca Acompañó a los autopartistas de la Provincia. Se fotografió con Daniel Scioli en una competencia de sonrisas sobre la que difícilmente CFK no haya sido consultada antes. Pero además, Axel Kicillof justo visitó Brasil en uno de los momentos más…

Pablo Rodríguez (2023-04-26). Conferencia por Venezuela en Bogotá. globalizacion.ca Se realizó en Bogotá la Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela, auspiciada por el gobierno de Gustavo Petro. En su discurso inicial el presidente colombiano habló sobre las fallas y avances de la construcción democrática en América y…

Paula Giménez (2023-04-26). Reunión del G7: un llamado a la unidad y advertencias para China. globalizacion.ca Las declaraciones enfáticas del comunicado final de la cumbre presionan para volver a unir las partes allí donde parecieron mostrarse algunas fisuras en el sistema de alianzas que Estados Unidos intenta mantener bajo su conducción. | Reunidos en un centro turístico…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). At least 57 migrants dead after two boats capsize off Libya coast. peoplesdispatch.org The first quarter of this year has been the deadliest since 2017 for migrants trying to cross over to Europe through the Central Mediterranean…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Belgium city of Liege becomes latest European city to sever ties with Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The resolution in the Liege city council, introduced by the left-wing Workers' Party, calls for the suspension of ties with Israel until its apartheid regime puts an "end to the system of violations of the rights of the Palestinian people and fully respects the obligations imposed by international law and various United Nations resolutions"

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Honduran President Xiomara Castro warns of destabilization attempts against her government. peoplesdispatch.org President Xiomara Castro alerted the Honduran people that the conservative sectors that perpetrated the coup d'état against former president Manuel Zelaya in 2009 are now trying to destabilize her government…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Italian left marks liberation day from fascism, takes a stand against the policies of Giorgia Meloni government. peoplesdispatch.org Communists and other progressive sections celebrated the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Italy from fascism, while highlighting the fascist roots of the current government led by Giorgia Meloni…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). "South Africa's freedom serves the interest of a few while the majority lives in deep poverty" peoplesdispatch.org S'bu Zikode, President of Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), South Africa's shack dwellers' movement, talks about UnFreedom Day which is marked by the organization in April every year.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Sudan: Death toll rises as countries accelerate evacuations. greenleft.org.au At least 427 people have been killed, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enter their ninth consecutive day. Peoples Dispatch reports.

Renán Vega Cantor (2023-04-26). Estados Unidos — Víctimas de su propio invento. globalizacion.ca Se denomina fentanilo, es un medicamento que fue inventado en Estados Unidos en 1960 y es el responsable de gran parte de las muertes que por sobredosis de consumo de estupefacientes se están produciendo en ese país. | En el 2022,…

Zoe Alexandra (2023-04-26). 150 young organizers from the US travel to Cuba defying the blockade. peoplesdispatch.org Over 150 young leaders from a variety of organizations in the US are in Cuba to participate in a solidarity brigade organized by the International Peoples' Assembly. They are meeting with different sectors of Cuban society to learn about the impact of the US blockade and experiences in building socialism…

_____ (2023-04-26). An Azerbaijani named Ashot, or a little more on how the North Korean arms trade in the Russian Federation is proven. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-26). A Royal Coronation Screw-Up. strategic-culture.org Indisputably, Britain today does not resemble, even remotely, the country that over seventy years ago crowned as its Sovereign Charles' mother, the late Queen | One almost feels sympathy for the good-for-nothing Charles, who seems determined on the Crown's behalf to commit institutional suicide even before he formally ascends to the throne and his brief reign commences. After an interminably long and frustrating wait comparable to that of his predecessor Edward VII, errors of judgement borne of impatience should perhaps be treated leniently. However, Charles' looney coronation plans demonstrate that after the dec…

_____ (2023-04-26). NATO Declares 'Ukraine Will Become a Member:' A Prelude to Direct NATO-Russia War. strategic-culture.org By Andre DAMON | On Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg traveled to Kiev to declare that "Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO." The next day, speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, he asserted, "All NATO Allies have agreed that Ukraine will become a member." | Stoltenberg pledged to achieve Ukraine's "transition from Soviet-era equipment and doctrines to NATO standards and ensure full interoperability with the alliance… NATO stands with you today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes." | For NATO to publicly assert its intention to form a military alliance with Uk…

_____ (2023-04-26). New Defence Review Further Enslaves Australia to U.S. War Agendas. strategic-culture.org Sydney Morning Herald's Matthew Knott, most well-known for being told by former prime minister Paul Keating to "do the right thing and drum yourself out of Australian journalism" over his role in Nine Entertainment's despicable Red Alert war-with-China propaganda series, has a new propaganda piece out titled "Defence review pulls no punches: China the biggest threat we face".

_____ (2023-04-26). The Unbearable Lightness of (U.S.) Censorship. strategic-culture.org The fact that U.S. media's "truth" turns out to be "untruth" does not matter after it has conveniently served its purpose. | Translated for SCF by Tatiana Obrenovic, based on the the We (the Serbs) might hope for better luck this time. Namely, last time when James Rubin minded the way the media reported in Serbia, the NATO bombs hit the RTS building in Aberdareva Street in Belgrade, Serbia and murdered…

_____ (2023-04-26). Peacemaker Finland Is Now Part of Nuclear NATO. strategic-culture.org

Aaron Moselle, Next City. (2023-04-26). Philly Reaches Deal With Property Owner Over UC Townhomes. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia has agreed to build 70 units of affordable housing on a portion of the site containing the soon-to-be-shuttered University City Townhomes, the city announced last week. | The forthcoming project is a piece of a settlement agreement stemming from a federal lawsuit the complex's owners filed against the city last year in response to legislation passed by City Council. The measure was introduced as part of a broader effort to maintain affordability in a swiftly gentrifying section of the city, as well specifically at the site of the townhomes. The owners argued the bill viol…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-04-26). Petro dissolves Colombia's government coalition. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro dissolved his coalition in Congress and requested the protocolary resignation of his ministers amid troubles to push through reforms. Petro announced the end of his coalition…

African Stream (2023-04-26). Bodies of Africans Wash Up on Libya's and Tunisia's Shores. towardfreedom.org Dozens of bodies of Africans have washed up on the shores of Libya, just a day after the same happened in Tunisia. African Stream has the story.

Ann Brown (2023-04-26). Democratic Party Won't Sponsor Any Primary Debates: Tricknology to Help Biden and Duck Reparations Questions? moguldom.com President Joe Biden has formally announced he will seek a second term for 3024. The 80-year-old said in a 3-minute video released on April 24, "When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America. And we still are. The question we are facing is whether, in …

Ann Brown (2023-04-26). The Critic, Photographer, and the Accountant: 3 Agents and Informants the US Government Put on Dr. King Jr. moguldom.com It's no secret that civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was being targeted by J. Edgar Hoover at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but we now also know that his inner circle of friends and associates also included government informants, including Dr. King's accountant, a critic, and his own photographer. Some of the …

Ann Brown (2023-04-26). 13 Things To Know About The Extraordinary Life And Contributions Of Harry Belafonte. moguldom.com Entertainment and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte died April 25 of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan home on the Upper West Side with his wife, Pamela, by his side, longtime spokesman Ken Sunshine told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 96 years old. Here are 13 things to know about the extraordinary life and contributions of …

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Democrats Believe Biden Is Their Best Hope Despite Being One Of The World's Oldest Leaders. southfront.org Illustrative ImageTrump calls for presidential candidates to undergo cognitive tests. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | US President Joe Biden announced on April 25 that he will run in 2024 to try to stay in the White House. However, his age is one of the biggest question marks and is a sign of the scarcity of options in the American political landscape. | The US president, who will turn 81 in November, announced that…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Military Situation In Donbass On April 26, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army made some tactical advance in the north of Krasnohorivka; | The AFU repelled the Russian attacks in Bohdanivka; | The AFU artillery struck Russian positions in Krasna Gora; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Pervomaiske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Military Situation In Syria On April 26, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 26, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 25, ISIS claimed responsibility for targeting an SDF checkpoint in the Shuhail town; | On April 25, an IED explosion was reported in south of Manbij. The explosion caused material damages; | The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the EU's sanctions on Syria over the alleged drugs production and trafficking. | MORE…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Ukraine's NATO Membership "Unacceptable" — Slovak Parliamentary. southfront.org Illustrative ImageAccording to Slovak top lawmaker, NATO should stop giving "false hopes" to Kiev. | Written by A prominent Slovakian politician recently stated that the Atlantic military alliance must stop raising "false hopes" in Ukraine about NATO membership in the future. The parliamentarian's words reinforce what had already been said for a long time about the infeasibi…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Why Are 'Sensitive US Nuclear Technologies' In Ukraine? southfront.org Illustrative ImageCNN admits that the "sensitive US nuclear technologies" in question "could be used in a way that undermines US national security interests", which is disturbingly similar to earlier US claims about the so-called "biological research labs". | Written by When talking about various reasons as to why Russia launched its counteroffensive against NATO aggression in Europe the points usually revolve around…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Zero Efficiency: Prigozhin Harshly Criticized PMCs Set Up By Russian Oligarchs. southfront.org

Anonymous765 (2023-04-26). Turkish-Syrian Normalization Process Moves Forward In Moscow. southfront.org |

Ashley Gjà∏vik (2023-04-26). Whistleblowers Are the Conscience of Society, Yet Suffer Gravely For Trying to Hold the Rich and Powerful Accountable For Their Sins. covertactionmagazine.com Why Don't More People Support Whistleblowers? …Legislatures Should Provide the Protections They Deserve [Author's Note: I blew the whistle and was met with an experience so destructive that I did not have the words to describe what happened to me. I set out to learn if what happened to me is a known phenomenon and, …

Betsey Piette (2023-04-26). Celebration for Mumia's birthday in Philadelphia. workers.org Philadelphia Mumia supporters at One Art in Philadelphia, April 23, 2023. (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Mumia Abu-Jamal's 69th birthday was celebrated in his hometown of Philadelphia on April 23, with a march starting at 52nd and Market streets. Participants came from Philadelphia, New York, Boston and New Jersey. The march . . . |

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-26). Politicians and the Anzac Tradition. dissidentvoice.org While the mass slaughtering of, and slaughter by, soldiers, is always a touchy subject of commemoration, a tension has existed between those who did the fighting, and those who ordered it. Comfortably secure in furnished rooms and battle props, planners would, as they still do, draw up the blueprints, concoct the strategy, and give the …

Brian Berletic (2023-04-26). Geopolitics | UKRAINE TAIWAN What's Next| Brian Berletic | Cyrus Janssen | Alex Reporterfy 4K. thealtworld.com Come watch the panel speak about the Taiwan Solution. This is part of a recent recorded live stream | The Taiwan question is complex and often tense, particularly when it comes to the attempt of Taiwan's independence. Recently, tensions have escalated even further as news about the military exchanges between Taiwan and NATO since 2018. China has warned that it will take necessary steps to prevent Taiwan from being a member of NATO, including military intervention if necessary. The settlement of the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, and any attempt to separate Taiwan from China is doom…

Brian Berletic (2023-04-26). US-funded Fronts Hijacking Upcoming Thai Elections. thealtworld.com Thai elections will be an exercise in foreign-interference, not self-determination… | — Thailand's general elections are slated for May 2023. However, rather than an exercise in self-determination, the elections are once again going to be an exercise in foreign interference; | — The US has invested heavily in not only opposition parties but also a massive network composed of legal, media, and political organizations funded by the US government through the National Endowment for Democracy (NED); | — US government-funded iLaw has been openly involved in supporting US-backed opposition groups and is…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-26). US Presidential Elections Are Children's Entertainment: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | So Democrats mostly

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Russia Takes Control of Two Western Firms in Retaliatory Move. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order Wednesday that gives Russia temporary control over Russian subsidiaries of two Western energy firms, a response to the US and EU freezing Russian assets. The order took control of the Russian assets of the Finnish firm Fortum and the German-owned Uniper. The Kremlin warned that the action could …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Taiwan Now Has 'Real Time' Intelligence Sharing Link With Five Eyes. news.antiwar.com A Taiwanese national security official said Wednesday that the island now has a "real time" intelligence-sharing link with the Five Eyes, the Western intelligence alliance that includes the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Britain. Tsai Ming-yen, the director-general of Taiwan's National Security Bureau, made the comments during a legislative hearing. Tsai confirmed that Taiwan …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Turkish Official Says Condition for Syria Withdrawal Is End of 'YPG Threat'. news.antiwar.com A Turkish official has said the condition for a Turkish withdrawal from Syria is the end of the "YPG threat" in the country, referring to the primary military component of the SDF, the Kurdish-led group that is backed by the US. The comments came after Syrian and Turkish officials held talks in Moscow on Tuesday …

Derrick Crowe (2023-04-26). Care Over Cost Letter to Cigna on Auto-Denials. peoplesaction.org Today we sent a letter along with @CCAG to @Cigna demanding theyStop auto-denying claimsAudit of past denials + pay for past denied careEnsure auto denials never happen againBan internal use of any form of "step-therapy"You can read the full letter

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-04-26). Coming Soon — mRNA Cancer and Flu 'Vaccines'. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2023-04-26). An Insider's Guide to "Anti-Disinformation" scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-26). Eleven Minutes of Media Falsehoods, Just On One Subject, Just On One Station. scheerpost.com This special report hoped to make a list of all the editors' notes and retractions that would be needed because of the #TwitterFiles. The problem turned out to be too big to count…

Editor (2023-04-26). Jeffrey Sachs on China's 'Historic' Push for Multipolar World to End US Domination. scheerpost.com By DemocracyNow! China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel …

Editor (2023-04-26). Matt Taibbi: Report on the Censorship-Industrial Complex. scheerpost.com By Matt Taibbi / Today you'll find two new #TwitterFiles threads out,

Editor (2023-04-26). The Lifeblood of Democracy. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-26). The US and War Crimes in the War on Terror. scheerpost.com By Melvin Goodman / CounterPunch "The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." — Thucydides, 5th Century BC. For the past two decades, the International Criminal Court has concentrated on the war crimes and criminals who have operated in Africa. Over the past month, however, the court has issued an …

Editor (2023-04-26). Abortion is health care! Health care is a right! workers.org Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk could be described as a xenophobic, white-supremacist, science-loathing, male chauvinist pig. Even that characterization might be too generous! This Trump-appointed judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled April 7 to nullify the approval by the Food and Drug Administration — in . . . |

Gloria Rubac (2023-04-26). Houston activists say: "Free Mumia Now!" workers.org Houston A multinational crowd of activists gathered at the SHAPE Community Center on April 23 to celebrate Mumia Abu-Jamal's 69th birthday. After a militant talk and a prayer by Nation of Islam Minister Abdul Haleem Muhammad, who condemned the rich, white elite for the ills of the vast majority in . . . |

infobrics (2023-04-26). India-Russia Discuss Tech Transfer, Making of 'RD-191' Semi-cryo Rocket Engine. infobrics.org WION has learnt that the Indian Government's Department of Space is facilitating the technology transfer of Russian-origin 'RD-191' semi-cryogenic rocket engines to Indian industry…

infobrics (2023-04-26). China-Russia Arctic Cooperation in the Context of a Divided Arctic. infobrics.org To realize its Arctic plans, Russia desperately needs non-Western partners to jointly develop the Arctic. Therefore, Russia sees China as a suitable option…

infobrics (2023-04-26). India and Russia Take Trade Ties to Next Level, New Transport Arteries from Caspian to Far East on Radar. infobrics.org The geography of partnership between India and Russia continues to expand beyond New Delhi and Moscow to the other regions of both countries…

infobrics (2023-04-26). Why are 'sensitive US nuclear technologies' in Ukraine?>. infobrics.org CNN admits that the "sensitive US nuclear technologies" in question "could be used in a way that undermines US national security interests", which is disturbingly similar to earlier US claims about the so-called "biological research labs".

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Conflict in Sudan: International Implications. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Violence in Sudan continues to rage and is unlikely to abate. Since April 13, the country has become a battlefield between rival armed factions; on the one hand the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and on the other the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group led by…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Press Conference April 25, 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's news conference following his visit to the United States within the framework of Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council, New York, April 25, 2023 Question: You said that Russia will not forget and will not forgive the US for denying Russian journalists visas to come to the UN and to follow…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). JUICE Mission: Venezuelan Astrophysics and Space Geopolitics. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Venezuelan astrophysicist, Miriam Rengel This April 14, the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission was launched at the spaceport of Kourou (French Guiana), which will make detailed observations of the planet Jupiter, focusing on the study of its largest moons: Callisto, Europa and Ganymede, in addition to its hidden oceans underground. Venezuelan…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Treatment of Russia at UN Proves the Need for Urgent Reform or Replacement. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic The importance of global cooperation and international law has never been more pronounced in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). 'Truth is Our Most Potent Weapon': Interview with 'Donbass Devushka'. libya360.wordpress.com Sarah Bils, the face of the pro-Russian social media team that helped to spread leaked Pentagon data, speaks about her mission Former US Navy enlisted aviation electronics technician Sarah Bils was recently revealed to be behind Donbass Devushka — a team running several social media channels that was among the first to spread the recent…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Who Gains from a Forever War in Ukraine? libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Russia's T-14 Armata Next Gen. Tank Deployed to Ukrainian Frontlines The newly elected president of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is an unusual European politician. He is the second president in his country with a military background but the first without political experience. He never saw combat duty and is an arm…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-04-26). Ruling Class Faction Mounts Coup Against Nixon and Trump: Should Progressives Support Such Efforts? covertactionmagazine.com History as usual provides a cautionary lesson On August 8, 1974, Richard M. Nixon resigned from the presidency in disgrace with impeachment proceedings underway against him for the Watergate affair in which five men from his presidential election reelection committee were caught trying to break into and undertake illegal wiretapping in Democratic Party headquarters. Liberals …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-04-26). Is this man a Russian agent operating in the Black community of St. Louis? mronline.org The Justice Department has just indicted him and three other members of the African People's Socialist Party for advancing Russian propaganda—though it looks more like the Biden administration was looking for a scapegoat to justify its anti-Russia offensive and found one in a familiar place.

Jessica E. Martinez (2023-04-26). A FedEx Worker Was Killed on the Job. Her Case Wasn't an Anomaly. progressive.org Safety problems at workplaces are getting worse—including preventable fatal accidents.

Katrina Gipson (2023-04-26). Ending Affirmative Action Would Be Bad for Our Health. progressive.org For too many patients, a diverse healthcare system may mean the difference between life and death. Without more diversity, patients may be on the receiving end of bias.

Khalil Bendib (2023-04-26). Cartoon: Where the Money Is. otherwords.org

Kit Klarenberg (2023-04-26). Bombshell Filing: 9/11 Hijackers Were CIA Recruits. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — April 18, 2023 | At least two 9/11 hijackers had been recruited into a joint CIA-Saudi intelligence operation that was covered up at the highest level, according to an explosive new court filing. | A newly-released

Kit Klarenberg (2023-04-26). Did Bellingcat get Ukrainian forces killed? thegrayzone.com Christo Grozev of Bellingcat gained a front row seat to a bungled Ukrainian intelligence operation that left a friendly airfield destroyed and soldiers dead. His narrative about his role in the plot is filled with holes. Criminal charges of treason and abuse of power have been leveled against an unspecified number of Ukrainian servicemen by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). In a bizarre plot to seize Russian aircraft and transfer the planes to Ukraine, the accused soldiers disclosed sensitive …

Larry Johnson (2023-04-26). Ukraine's Promised Counter Offensive Destined for Abject Failure. sonar21.com With each passing day, the Ukrainian Army is being carved up and decimated in Bakhmut. To use a cinematic metaphor, this is a preview of the coming attraction, with Ukraine…

manager (2023-04-26). PREVIEW: What to Look for In the First Quarter 2023 GDP Report. cepr.net While there are serious grounds for concerns about further slowing and a possible recession in the second half of 2023, we should again see solid growth in the first quarter. The economy grew at a 2.6 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2022. This was driven in large part by a big jump …

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-04-26). Reject bogus definition of anti-Semitism, human rights groups urge UN. electronicintifada.net Lobby wants expert to be fired for opposing oppression.

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-04-26). UMich docks pay, calls cops on striking grad students. therealnews.com Graduate student-workers at the University of Michigan are still on strike after hitting the picket line for the second time in three years at the end of March. In the time between the Fall 2020 and Winter 2023 strikes, according to the union, the gap between graduate workers' average pay and the cost of living in Ann Arbor has tripled. Facing a cost-of-living crisis and fighting for a slate of core demands—from a living wage and affordable childcare to better protections for international students, access to gender-affirming healthcare, and the creation of an unarmed, non-police emergency response un…

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-04-26). US freight workers say it's time to nationalize the railroads. therealnews.com The train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio catapulted the degraded condition of the US's freight rail network into national consciousness. But workers have been sounding the alarm for years. Long hours, short staffs, poor sick leave, and dangerously extended trains have raised the risks inherent in railroad operations for workers and the public in order to fatten the profit margins of corporate rail carriers. While the Department of Transportation has called for stricter regulation in the wake of East Palestine and other recent disasters, rank-and-file workers say it's not enough. The problem is…

Medea Benjamin (2023-04-26). Pentagon Leaks Punch a Hole in the U.S. Propaganda War. progressive.org What the documents reveal should lead to renewed calls for our government to level with the public.

Michael A. Lebowitz (2023-04-26). The State and the future of socialism. mronline.org In his recent book, The Communist Hypothesis, Alain Badiou describes the past defeats of May 1968, the Chinese Cultural Revolution and the Paris Commune as well as those of factory occupations and other such struggles as defeats 'covered with glory'.

Mickey Z. (2023-04-26). The Only Thing Evil Can't Stand is Forgiveness. dissidentvoice.org "Do you know what forgiveness means? It's a decision we make to release a person from the feelings of anger we have against them." These are the words of Fred Rogers. Yeah, as in "Mister Rogers." You know what else Fred said? Try this on for size: "The only thing evil can't stand is forgiveness." …

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2023-04-26). Podcast Ep 75: Unpacking Zionism and global hypermilitarism. electronicintifada.net Author and scholar Nada Elia talks about her new book, Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts: Feminism, Inter/Nationalism, and Palestine.

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2023-04-26). Texas college rolls out red carpet for war criminal Ehud Barak. electronicintifada.net Rice University's "Israel at 75" conference implicitly celebrates dispossession of Palestinians.

noreply (2023-04-26). Larry About "Counter-Offensive" And Other Items. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Ontario Health Coalition (2023-04-26). Community Referendum to Stop Privatization of Ontario Public Hospitals. socialistproject.ca

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-26). Black Lives Remain in Danger Throughout the United States. orinocotribune.com By Abayomi Azikiwe — Apr 22, 2023 | Even after three years of mass demonstrations and urban rebellions in the United States, law-enforcement agencies and the entire legal system are still "justifying" the shooting deaths of African Americans and other oppressed peoples. | Jayland Walker, 25, was killed on June 27, 2022, after being chased outside his vehicle by the Akron, Ohio police. Walker was shot 46 times by eight different officers. All together the eight police officers fired 96 shots within 6.7 seconds. Walker had no criminal record and was employed as a delivery driver for DoorDash. | These police of…

Orinoco Tribune. (2023-04-26). Juan Guaidó Arrives In Miami With Washington's Assistance. popularresistance.org This Monday, Venezuela's former deputy Juan Guaidó was escorted by Colombia Migration and US "agents" to the El Dorado airport, from where he flew, before midnight, to the city of Miami, Florida, United States, in a commercial Avianca flight with a ticket provided by the US government, according to statements by Colombian Foreign Minister àÅlvaro Leyva. | Earlier on Monday, April 25, the Colombian Foreign Ministry, through a press release published on social media platforms, reported that in the afternoon of Monday, Colombia Migration took Juan Guaidó—who hours earlier had entered the country illegall…

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-04-26). Fox News Decision to settle Dominion lawsuit for more than three-quarters of a billion dollars makes no sense. thealtworld.com Something fishy here. | First, corporate executives don't give away $787 million of shareholders' money without a test of the claim in court. The uncontested amount is so large that one wonders if Fox News itself paid it or whether this almost $800 million was a gift funneled through an uncontested lawsuit to fund Dominion by our ruling elites. Once elections are determined by how voting machines are programmed, the people are disenfranchised. | Second, it is not defamation to report the news. Tucker Carlson reported the claims of experts. That is news reporting. Dominion's defamation lawsuit should have been fil…

Peter Certo (2023-04-26). In OtherWords: April 26, 2023. otherwords.org The last few weeks have seen an upsetting surge of seemingly random shootings — of teenagers knocking on doors, of cheerleaders trying to open the wrong car, and more. This week in OtherWords, The former Ithaca, New York mayor explains how pervasive propaganda about high crime and danger has led to a nation that's heavily armed, trigger-happy, and unable to make even common sense reforms to gun laws or policing. But reflecting on his own experience in office, he says it's still…

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2023-04-26). CovertAction Bulletin — Billionaires Won't Save Free Speech: Elon Musk's Fake Twitter Transparency. covertactionmagazine.com Earlier this month, Elon Musk released a portion of Twitter's algorithm and has since asked netizens to pat him on the back for his contribution to bringing back the old "free speech" of the early days of the internet. As the controversy on Twitter surrounding blue checks being given to dead celebrities, Musk continues to portray himself as disrupting the social media market by being a true advocate for real journalism. The hypocrisy of that is glaring. We discuss what free speech on the internet means, and what role, if any, Musk has in bringing it about.

Randy Fair (2023-04-26). Stop the War on LGBTQ Teachers. otherwords.org Messages keep coming in to me from LGBTQ teachers throughout the South who have been fired or threatened with firing. These teachers have years of experience and exemplary records. Many have advanced degrees. | LGBTQ teachers are increasingly fearful. The Stonewall National Education Project, which educates teachers about inclusive classroom practices, reports that its annual symposium was

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-26). California: Legal challenge to stop Geoengineering launched. expose-news.com Solar Dimming, also known as stratospheric aerosol injection or colloquially as "chemtrails," has been covertly underway for decades. Today, the negative consequences create an irreversible feedback loop as the world stays in …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-26). WHO is forging ahead with plans to implement a Global Digital Health Certificate. expose-news.com The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR") are a completely different set of proposals to the "Pandemic Treaty" that will not need to be signed by any President or Prime …

Ryan Black (2023-04-26). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against The Doomsday Machine. progressivehub.net JUDITH EHRLICH…

Sam Pizzigati (2023-04-26). Baseball's Deadly Rule Change. otherwords.org "Take me out to the ball game," as baseball's fabled 1908 classic puts it. The ancient refrain ends: "I don't care if I never get back." | Unfortunately, America's billionaire baseball owners may not care if you get back, either. Just look at how baseball's owners are reacting to the success of Major League Baseball's new rules to speed up the game. | "Time of play" has emerged over recent years as a major concern of just about everybody in baseball, especially fans. | Decades ago, the vast majority of Major League games ended in less than three hours. In 1981, for instance, the average game ran just a tad over t…

SAM (2023-04-26). We Must Not Dance, Harry Belafonte Understood, to a Billionaire Beat. inequality.org

SAM (2023-04-26). Republicans Are Ready To Embrace Political Violence. progressivehub.net MAX ELBAUM | CONVERGENCE…

SAM (2023-04-26). Supreme Court: States Can Sue Big Oil For Climate Malfeasance. progressivehub.net BILL MCKIBBEN | THE CRUCIAL YEARS…

scorinoco (2023-04-26). Is Taiwan About to Lose Paraguay, Its Last Ally in South America? orinocotribune.com Taipei could lose its last diplomatic ally in South America, with most polls showing a narrow lead for Paraguay's opposition candidate Efrain Alegre in this month's presidential elections. | Alegre, leader of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party, pledged in January that he would forge relations with Beijing if he wins the presidency on April 30. His main opponent, the ruling Colorado Party's Santiago Peña, intends to maintain the long-held status quo. | In Alegre's view, ties with Taipei bring little benefit, while barring Paraguayan soy and beef exports from the Chinese mainland. "Paraguay must have relations wit…

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-26). Bills enabling child labor can be traced to this one conservative lobbying group. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Republicans have been waging a push in recent months to pass bills weakening child labor protections. But even though these bills are being pushed across several states, a new investigation finds that a right-wing, Florida-based think tank is behind a large number of them — and that the think tank, in s…

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-04-26). It's Time for Supreme Court Term Limits. otherwords.org

Staff (2023-04-26). "Get Down to Business": Harry Belafonte in 2016 on Trump, Socialism & Fighting for Justice. democracynow.org Harry Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate our 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky in their first public appearance together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States. "We just have to get out our old coats, dust them off, stop screwing around and just chasing the good times, and get down to business," he said. "There's some ass-kicking out here to be done. And we should do it."…

Staff (2023-04-26). Headlines for April 26, 2023. democracynow.org Dozens of Drowned Refugees Found Off Coasts of Libya, Tunisia After Attempting to Flee to Europe, Fighting Continues in Sudan Despite Ceasefire as U.N. Pleads for End to Conflict, Harry Belafonte, Pioneering Singer and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at Age 96, Neil Gorsuch Failed to Disclose Conflict of Interest in Property Sale After Confirmation to SCOTUS, Graduate Workers at University of Michigan on Strike, Report Retaliation from University President, Washington Bans Assault Weapons as Part of New Gun Control Legislation, Somali Fighters Kill 21 People, Including 18 Militants, Iran Charges Two Prominent Actress…

Staff (2023-04-26). "Sing Your Song": Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement. democracynow.org We remember the remarkable life of Harry Belafonte, the pioneering actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died at his home on Tuesday in New York at the age of 96. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte rose to stardom in the 1950s and became the first artist to sell a million records with his album Calypso. He was also the first African American actor to win an Emmy. Along with his growing fame, Belafonte became deeply involved in the civil rights movement. One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest confidants, he helped to organize the March on Washington in 1963 and frequently raised money to b…

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channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Chinese police query Bain's Shanghai office staff: Company spokesperson. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Fox announces new unit to house digital businesses. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Portugal NOS' quarterly profit drops 15% as 5G capex ups amortisations. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). SpaceX, Rogers to connect mobiles phones to satellites in remote Canadian areas. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Universal Music profit slumps due to compensation expenses. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). US subsidies make UK financial reform urgent, business warns. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Adjoa Andoh reimagines Richard III's 'otherness' in new version of play. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Britain's King Charles unveils Eurovision competition stage. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Spare the bear: Sculpture of Spain's rifle-wielding ex-king puzzles onlookers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Brecel stuns champion O'Sullivan at worlds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). F1 braced for chaos as sprint season starts in Baku. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Formula One statistics for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Mekies to leave Ferrari and replace Tost at AlphaTauri. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). NHL-Sweden to host four NHL regular-season games in November. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Brazil's Bolsonaro testifies over capital riots. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Brazil's Lula says no use saying 'who is right' in Ukraine war. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). Ex-Harvard professor in US sentenced to 6 months house arrest for lying about China ties. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). WHO fears more deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks, collapse of services. channelnewsasia.com

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-26). President Biden announces 2024 run for re-election. nationofchange.org "When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America. And we still are. That's why I'm running for re-election."

Stan Cox (2023-04-26). Not a green bone in their white bodies. nationofchange.org Connecting anti-immigrant and racist ideas via population growth to environmental degradation is nothing new.

Julia Conley (2023-04-26). Ocean warming study so distressing, some scientists didn't even want to talk about it. nationofchange.org Researchers examining the ocean off the east coast of North America found that the water's surface was 13.8 ∞C, or 14.8 ∞F, hotter than the average temperature between 1981 and 2011.

Julie Hollar, Himadri Seth, Isaiah Gutman (2023-04-26). Who gets to talk about how police need to change? nationofchange.org

_____ (2023-04-26). Peacemaker Finland Is Now Part of Nuclear NATO. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-26). The Unbearable Lightness of (U.S.) Censorship. strategic-culture.org Translated for SCF by Tatiana Obrenovic, based on the the We (the Serbs) might hope for better luck this time. Namely, last time when James Rubin minded the way the media reported in Serbia, the NATO bombs hit the RTS building in Aberdareva Street in Belgrade, Serbia and murdered sixteen of our colleagues. And nearly two weeks before that tragic night between the 22nd and the 23rd April in 1999, at the U.S. State De…

_____ (2023-04-26). New Defence Review Further Enslaves Australia to U.S. War Agendas. strategic-culture.org Sydney Morning Herald's Matthew Knott, most well-known for being told by former prime minister Paul Keating to "do the right thing and drum yourself out of Australian journalism" over his role in Nine Entertainment's despicable Red Alert war-with-China propaganda series, has a new propaganda piece out titled "Defence review pulls no punches: China the biggest threat we face".

_____ (2023-04-26). NATO Declares 'Ukraine Will Become a Member:' A Prelude to Direct NATO-Russia War. strategic-culture.org By Andre DAMON | On Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg traveled to Kiev to declare that "Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO." The next day, speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, he asserted, "All NATO Allies have agreed that Ukraine will become a member." | Stoltenberg pledged to achieve Ukraine's "transition from Soviet-era equipment and doctrines to NATO standards and ensure full interoperability with the alliance… NATO stands with you today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes." | For NATO to publicly assert its intention to form a military alliance with Uk…

_____ (2023-04-26). A Royal Coronation Screw-Up. strategic-culture.org Indisputably, Britain today does not resemble, even remotely, the country that over seventy years ago crowned as its Sovereign Charles' mother, the late Queen | One almost feels sympathy for the good-for-nothing Charles, who seems determined on the Crown's behalf to commit institutional suicide even before he formally ascends to the throne and his brief reign commences. After an interminably long and frustrating wait comparable to that of his predecessor Edward VII, errors of judgement borne of impatience should perhaps be treated leniently. However, Charles' looney coronation plans demonstrate that after the dec…

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-26). Presidente de Colombia anuncia cambios en su gabinete de ministros. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado colombiano reafirmó el compromiso de ser siempre fieles al mandato popular recibido.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-04-26). OIM reporta 55 muertos en naufragio frente a costas de Libia. telesurtv.net Los cinco supervivientes fueron trasladados a tierra por la Guardia Costera de Libia, indicó la OIM.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-26). Emiten alerta para seis provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net Las provincias en alerta verde son: Espaillat, Santiago Rodríguez, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Hermanas Mirabal y Santiago.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-26). Aplazan comparecencia de expresidente peruano ante legisladores. telesurtv.net Pedro Castillo exigió que le tomen declaración de manera presencial y no virtual.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Siete personas murieron durante operativo policial en Brasil. telesurtv.net Las víctimas son supuestos miembros de un grupo delictivo que al parecer planeaban asaltar instalaciones de peaje carretero.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Inician huelga trabajadores del transporte en Alemania. telesurtv.net Las huelgas envían un mensaje claro: "cuanto más suben los precios, más aumenta la disposición a la manifestación".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Papa Francisco aprueba a mujeres y laicos votar en el Sínodo. telesurtv.net La medida se pondrá en práctica en la próxima Asamblea General Ordinaria del Sínodo de los Obispos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-26). ONU advierte sobre aumento sin control de la violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net Ocurrió durante la reunión del Consejo de Seguridad dedicado a analizar la situación del país caribeño, inmerso en la violencia hace varios años.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-26). Presidente de Colombia convoca a reunión urgente de gabinete. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que es necesario un "replanteamiento del Gobierno".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-26). Presidente argentino culpa a la derecha de devaluación del peso. telesurtv.net El llamado dólar "blue", que es la cotización no oficial y de referencia para los mercados, llegó a estar cerca de los 500 pesos por dólar en los últimos días.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-26). Presidente de Türkiye suspende actos de campaña temporalmente. twitter.com En la jornada de ayer, una entrevista del mandatario con canales de televisión locales tuvo que ser interrumpida porque el dirigente se sintió indispuesto.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-26). Sobrina de Francia Márquez sigue estable tras ser herida en Cali. telesurtv.net Fue alcanzada por un proyectil tras el enfrentamiento entre grupos criminales. La bala no alcanzó órganos vitales. Está fuera de peligro.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Presidenta de Honduras ratifica Comisión Contra la Corrupción. telesurtv.net La semana pasada, la ONU detalló que el proceso de designación de expertos estaba en su recta final y en mayo llegarán al país centroamericano.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Rusia reporta intercambio de 40 prisioneros con Ucrania. telesurtv.net El organismo castrense ruso señaló a través de un comunicado que los liberados corrían "peligro mortal en cautiverio".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Presidente de China, Xi Jinping, conversa con líder de Ucrania. telesurtv.net Rusia saludó este miércoles la disposición de China a participar en el arreglo del conflicto en Ucrania.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Fuerzas contendientes en Sudán abortan tregua de 72 horas. telesurtv.net El conflicto armado en Sudán ha provocado más de 420 muertos, de ellos 273 civiles, y cerca de 4.000 heridos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-26). Bolivia refuerza prevención de infecciones respiratorias agudas. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con datos oficiales, se registra un incremento de 23 por ciento en los casos de IRA a nivel nacional. Avanza vacunación contra influenza y Covid-19.

teleSUR -DRL (2023-04-26). Rusia incauta activos extranjeros como represalia. telesurtv.net No obstante, el decreto sobre activos extranjeros no privará a los propietarios, según afirmó el vocero presidencial Dmitri Peskov.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Al menos 11 personas muertas tras atentado en la India. telesurtv.net La insurgencia naxalita continúa activa tras medio siglo de operaciones sobre todo en el llamado "cinturón rojo" y ha causado numerosas muertes.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Expresidente Bolsonaro declara por actos golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios internacionales, Bolsonaro arribó al edificio en un automóvil acompañado de sus abogados.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Kenia impone toque de queda por hallazgos de 90 fallecidos. telesurtv.net El ministro del Interior enfatizó que los desplazamientos autorizados serán los que cuenten con permiso de la Policía.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-26). Venezuela encabeza medallero de V Juegos del Alba. telesurtv.net Acumula 98 preseas de oro, 104 de plata y 82 de bronce. Le siguen Cuba y Nicaragua.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-26). Rusia aborta ataque terrorista en hospital naval en Simferópol. telesurtv.net En los últimos meses las autoridades rusas han denunciado numerosos ataques ucranianos contra la península de Crimea, en su mayoría con drones de asalto.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Rusia y Armenia analizan situación en Nagorno Karabaj y Lachín. telesurtv.net El 23 de abril, guardias de fronteras azeríes instalaron un puesto de control en el comienzo de la carretera entre Lachín y Jankendi.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Derrumbe deja dos muertos y nueve heridos en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net El personal de la Guardia de Auxilio y Logística catalogó la estructura como "inestable" y "con peligro de derrumbe".

noreply (2023-04-26). Larry About "Counter-Offensive" And Other Items. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

_____ (2023-04-26). An Azerbaijani named Ashot, or a little more on how the North Korean arms trade in the Russian Federation is proven. journal-neo.org

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-04-26). France Remains Tense After Pension Reform Bill Is Signed Into Law. globalresearch.ca

Adriaan Alsema (2023-04-26). Petro dissolves Colombia's government coalition. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro dissolved his coalition in Congress and requested the protocolary resignation of his ministers amid troubles to push through reforms. Petro announced the end of his coalition…

Alberto Acosta (2023-04-26). La Amazonía, territorios de esperanza. globalizacion.ca

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-04-26). Brasil — El no alineamiento activo. globalizacion.ca

Ann Brown (2023-04-26). Democratic Party Won't Sponsor Any Primary Debates: Tricknology to Help Biden and Duck Reparations Questions? moguldom.com President Joe Biden has formally announced he will seek a second term for 3024. The 80-year-old said in a 3-minute video released on April 24, "When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America. And we still are. The question we are facing is whether, in …

Ann Brown (2023-04-26). The Critic, Photographer, and the Accountant: 3 Agents and Informants the US Government Put on Dr. King Jr. moguldom.com It's no secret that civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was being targeted by J. Edgar Hoover at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but we now also know that his inner circle of friends and associates also included government informants, including Dr. King's accountant, a critic, and his own photographer. Some of the …

Ann Brown (2023-04-26). 13 Things To Know About The Extraordinary Life And Contributions Of Harry Belafonte. moguldom.com Entertainment and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte died April 25 of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan home on the Upper West Side with his wife, Pamela, by his side, longtime spokesman Ken Sunshine told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 96 years old. Here are 13 things to know about the extraordinary life and contributions of …

Argelio Santiesteban (2023-04-26). Matanzas en Estados Unidos: aquellos polvos trajeron estos lodos… globalizacion.ca Albergo la sospecha de que, para tener un raciocinio medianamente decente, para seguir un camino mental que aspire a ser científico, resulta imprescindible andar echando mano perennemente a la llamada relación causa-efecto. | Del asunto me estaba acordando tras las sucesivas…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-04-26). Facebook Censors Seymour Hersh's Report On Nord Stream Pipeline Attack. popularresistance.org Facebook has censored a report by the world's most famous investigative journalist, Pulitzer Prize winner Seymour Hersh, on the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline between Russia and Germany. | While discouraging its users from posting Hersh's article, Facebook instead recommends a website that is funded and partially owned by the government of NATO member Norway. | Facebook has millions of dollars worth of contracts with the US government, including with the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security. | The Nord Stream system consisted of two sets of two pipelines each (known as Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stre…

Brittani Banks (2023-04-26). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: U.S. And NATO Allies Accounted for Over Half of Global Military Expenditure in 2022 Chile's President Announces Plan to Nationalize Lithium Industry Ecuador: Prosecutors Request Preventive Detention of Former President Lenín Moreno App Delivery Workers in India Strike Against Increasing Exploitation [NEWS ITEM TEXT] U.S. And NATO Allies Accounted …

Caitlin Johnstone. (2023-04-26). New Defence Review Further Enslaves Australia To US War Agendas. popularresistance.org The Australian government has released the declassified version of its highly anticipated 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR), and the war propagandists are delighted. | Sydney Morning Herald's Matthew Knott, most well-known for being told by former prime minister Paul Keating to "do the right thing and drum yourself out of Australian journalism" over his role in Nine Entertainment's despicable Red Alert war-with-China propaganda series, has a new propaganda piece out titled "Defence review pulls no punches: China the biggest threat we face".

Chris Walker (2023-04-26). Groups Sue to Block Missouri AG's "Draconian" Rules on Gender-Affirming Care. truthout.org Several advocacy groups representing transgender people, their family members and medical providers filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to overturn Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's (R) new restrictions on gender-affirming care in the state. The lawsuit, filed in a St. Louis court, seeks to find Bailey's rules illegal, alleging that they are an overreach of his regulatory powers that go… |

CJ Baker (2023-04-26). Protest Song Of The Week: 'We Are All Prostitutes' By The Pop Group. shadowproof.com Mark Stewart made several contributions to the canon of protest music as part of the pioneering UK | post-punk band The Pop Group, his solo work, and various other projects. He died on | April 19, 2023, at the age of 62, and no cause of death was immediately shared.

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Biden to Send Nukes to South Korea. news.antiwar.com The US will send nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea for the first time since the 1980s in a significant escalation that will raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula and risk provoking a response from Pyongyang. The deployment is part of an agreement announced by President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is visiting …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Britain Confirms Depleted Uranium Munitions are Now in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has confirmed that Ukraine received controversial depleted uranium from the UK for use with British-made Challenger 2 tanks. "We have sent thousands of rounds of Challenger 2 ammunition to Ukraine, including depleted uranium armor-piercing rounds," Heappey said in response to a question from Scottish MP Kenny MacAskill. MacAskill asked …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Taiwan Now Has 'Real Time' Intelligence Sharing Link With Five Eyes. news.antiwar.com A Taiwanese national security official said Wednesday that the island now has a "real time" intelligence-sharing link with the Five Eyes, the Western intelligence alliance that includes the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Britain. Tsai Ming-yen, the director-general of Taiwan's National Security Bureau, made the comments during a legislative hearing. Tsai confirmed that Taiwan …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-26). Turkish Official Says Condition for Syria Withdrawal Is End of 'YPG Threat'. news.antiwar.com A Turkish official has said the condition for a Turkish withdrawal from Syria is the end of the "YPG threat" in the country, referring to the primary military component of the SDF, the Kurdish-led group that is backed by the US. The comments came after Syrian and Turkish officials held talks in Moscow on Tuesday …

David Goldman (2023-04-26). China's Exports Shifting From West to Global South. asia-pacificresearch.com

Derrick Crowe (2023-04-26). Care Over Cost Letter to Cigna on Auto-Denials. peoplesaction.org Today we sent a letter along with @CCAG to @Cigna demanding theyStop auto-denying claimsAudit of past denials + pay for past denied careEnsure auto denials never happen againBan internal use of any form of "step-therapy"You can read the full letter

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-26). Politicians and the Anzac Tradition: A Story of Manipulation and Mythology. asia-pacificresearch.com

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-04-26). Coming Soon — mRNA Cancer and Flu 'Vaccines'. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-04-26). Fox News Decision to Settle Dominion Lawsuit for More Than Three-quarters of a Billion Dollars Makes No Sense. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-26). Died Suddenly: Military Cadets, Mandated to be Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated, Are Dying Suddenly Recently. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-26). Pilot Had a Cardiac Arrest and Collapsed at Richmond International Airport (Richmond, VA) on April 11, 2023, Was Saved by Two TSA Officers. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2023-04-26). Review: 'I Know Who Caused COVID-19': Pandemics and Xenophobia. mronline.org A critical review of a Lacanian individualist approach by a fan of Rob Wallace, and chief of infectious disease at Mount Sinai in NY.

Editor (2023-04-26). An Insider's Guide to "Anti-Disinformation" scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-26). Eleven Minutes of Media Falsehoods, Just On One Subject, Just On One Station. scheerpost.com This special report hoped to make a list of all the editors' notes and retractions that would be needed because of the #TwitterFiles. The problem turned out to be too big to count…

Editor (2023-04-26). Facebook Censors Journalist Seymour Hersh's Report on Nord Stream Pipeline Attack. scheerpost.com Facebook censored a report by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh on the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany, forcing users to instead read a website funded and partially owned by NATO member Norway.

Editor (2023-04-26). Jeffrey Sachs on China's 'Historic' Push for Multipolar World to End US Domination. scheerpost.com By DemocracyNow! China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel …

Editor (2023-04-26). Matt Taibbi: Report on the Censorship-Industrial Complex. scheerpost.com By Matt Taibbi / Today you'll find two new #TwitterFiles threads out,

Editor (2023-04-26). The Lifeblood of Democracy. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-26). The US and War Crimes in the War on Terror. scheerpost.com By Melvin Goodman / CounterPunch "The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." — Thucydides, 5th Century BC. For the past two decades, the International Criminal Court has concentrated on the war crimes and criminals who have operated in Africa. Over the past month, however, the court has issued an …

Edward Curtin (2023-04-26). On the Day of Departure. For My Dear Friend, Graeme MacQueen. globalresearch.ca : | : | : | : | When you are ready: | And the day dawns: | Remember how love: | Wraps you in its arms: | And the sweet sound: | Of grace lifts you up: | Lighter than a feather : | And places you onboard : | The silent ship that sails : | Calmly out : …

Glenn Greenwald (2023-04-26). New U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Indictments Criminalize Dissent—Weaponizing the Very Censorship Tactics They Condemned in Russia. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-04-26). Selected Articles: Died Suddenly: Military Cadets, Mandated to be Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated, Are Dying Suddenly Recently. globalresearch.ca By There has been a tsunami of COVID-19 vaccine injuries and deaths in the US military, but t…

Hamid Rizk (2023-04-26). If the War in Yemen Stops, the US Will be the Loser: Interview with Hamid Rizk. globalresearch.ca

Horacio Duque (2023-04-26). Paz total con las FARC Ep (EMC). globalizacion.ca Está en curso un proceso político de diálogos con un actor insurgente de las resistencias agrarias históricas que se conformó luego de la firma del Acuerdo de Paz de La Habana en el segundo semestre del 2016, entre el gobierno…

infobrics (2023-04-26). India-Russia Discuss Tech Transfer, Making of 'RD-191' Semi-cryo Rocket Engine. infobrics.org WION has learnt that the Indian Government's Department of Space is facilitating the technology transfer of Russian-origin 'RD-191' semi-cryogenic rocket engines to Indian industry…

infobrics (2023-04-26). China-Russia Arctic Cooperation in the Context of a Divided Arctic. infobrics.org To realize its Arctic plans, Russia desperately needs non-Western partners to jointly develop the Arctic. Therefore, Russia sees China as a suitable option…

infobrics (2023-04-26). India and Russia Take Trade Ties to Next Level, New Transport Arteries from Caspian to Far East on Radar. infobrics.org The geography of partnership between India and Russia continues to expand beyond New Delhi and Moscow to the other regions of both countries…

infobrics (2023-04-26). Democrats believe Biden is their best hope despite being one of the world's oldest leaders. infobrics.org Trump calls for presidential candidates to undergo cognitive tests.

infobrics (2023-04-26). Why are 'sensitive US nuclear technologies' in Ukraine?>. infobrics.org CNN admits that the "sensitive US nuclear technologies" in question "could be used in a way that undermines US national security interests", which is disturbingly similar to earlier US claims about the so-called "biological research labs".

infobrics (2023-04-26). Ukraine's NATO membership "unacceptable" — Slovak parliamentary. infobrics.org According to Slovak top lawmaker, NATO should stop giving "false hopes" to Kiev.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Conflict in Sudan: International Implications. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Violence in Sudan continues to rage and is unlikely to abate. Since April 13, the country has become a battlefield between rival armed factions; on the one hand the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and on the other the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group led by…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Press Conference April 25, 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's news conference following his visit to the United States within the framework of Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council, New York, April 25, 2023 Question: You said that Russia will not forget and will not forgive the US for denying Russian journalists visas to come to the UN and to follow…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). JUICE Mission: Venezuelan Astrophysics and Space Geopolitics. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Venezuelan astrophysicist, Miriam Rengel This April 14, the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission was launched at the spaceport of Kourou (French Guiana), which will make detailed observations of the planet Jupiter, focusing on the study of its largest moons: Callisto, Europa and Ganymede, in addition to its hidden oceans underground. Venezuelan…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Sudan Crisis Risks Engulfing North Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Uriel Araujo Following intense negotiations since April 22, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary organization, and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have agreed to a 72 hours ceasefire which started April 24 at midnight. Washington has announced it will assist in the creation of a committee to oversee talks. It remains to be seen whether…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Treatment of Russia at UN Proves the Need for Urgent Reform or Replacement. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic The importance of global cooperation and international law has never been more pronounced in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). 'Truth is Our Most Potent Weapon': Interview with 'Donbass Devushka'. libya360.wordpress.com Sarah Bils, the face of the pro-Russian social media team that helped to spread leaked Pentagon data, speaks about her mission Former US Navy enlisted aviation electronics technician Sarah Bils was recently revealed to be behind Donbass Devushka — a team running several social media channels that was among the first to spread the recent…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Who Gains from a Forever War in Ukraine? libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Russia's T-14 Armata Next Gen. Tank Deployed to Ukrainian Frontlines The newly elected president of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is an unusual European politician. He is the second president in his country with a military background but the first without political experience. He never saw combat duty and is an arm…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Why are 'Sensitive US Nuclear Technologies' in Ukraine? libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant When talking about various reasons as to why Russia launched its counteroffensive against NATO aggression in Europe the points usually revolve around historical and strategic/geopolitical aspects of the Ukrainian conflict. And while those points certainly stand regardless, there are other crucial reasons, almost entirely overlooked or even censored by…

Investigate Europe (2023-04-26). Video: BlackRock — The Company That Owns the World? globalresearch.ca

JANET (2023-04-26). NYC May Day May 1 — 2 PM — Union Square. iacenter.org MAY DAY 2023 NYC! /DÂA INTERNACIONAL DE LOS TRABAJADORES 2023 NYC! Union Square Monday May 1st 2pm, March at 5pm Lunes 1 de mayo 2pm, La marcha a las 5pm COME OUT ON INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY TO SAY: Solidarity with workers everywhere ! Workers rights are moral rights ! We support the struggles of migrant workers The working class has no boundaries. STOP UNION BUSTING and negotiate fair contracts at Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joes, Rutgers, & EVERYWHERE! Hands Off Medicare and Medicaid! Healthcare is a Human Right! End Evictions ! Housing is a Human Right! Money for healthcare, housing, education, not for imperial…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-04-26). Is this man a Russian agent operating in the Black community of St. Louis? mronline.org The Justice Department has just indicted him and three other members of the African People's Socialist Party for advancing Russian propaganda—though it looks more like the Biden administration was looking for a scapegoat to justify its anti-Russia offensive and found one in a familiar place.

Jerry Lembcke (2023-04-26). 50 Years After Vietnam War's End, It's Time to See Its Role in Spawning MAGA. truthout.org The 50th anniversary of Vietnam War's end and the return of American prisoners of war (POWs) from Hanoi has passed with little notice. While independent media outlets like Truthout reported on the war's ongoing legacies of trauma, with the exception of a USA Today series in late March that included Vietnam veteran portraits, nearly all major news organizations opted not to cover the anniversary. |

Jorge Majfud (2023-04-26). Dólares, bonos del Tesoro y cleptocracia internacional. globalizacion.ca La estrategia del secuestro del esfuerzo ajeno y la acumulación de sus réditos no se reduce sólo a los inventos y a las nuevas tecnologías sino a casi cualquier otro aspecto de la vida social, desde (1) el económico (2)…

Juan Torres López (2023-04-26). El propio Fondo Monetario Internacional demuestra que sus políticas no funcionan, pero las sigue imponiendo. globalizacion.ca Hace un par de semanas el Fondo Monetario Internacional publicó en su último Monitor Fiscal un análisis de la situación económica en el que recomendaba volver a las políticas de austeridad para hacer frente a los rebrotes inflacionarios. Concretamente, decía…

Khalil Bendib (2023-04-26). Cartoon: Where the Money Is. otherwords.org

Kit Klarenberg (2023-04-26). Bombshell Filing: 9/11 Hijackers Were CIA Recruits. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — April 18, 2023 | At least two 9/11 hijackers had been recruited into a joint CIA-Saudi intelligence operation that was covered up at the highest level, according to an explosive new court filing. | A newly-released

Konrad Rƒôkas (2023-04-26). Against the War from the Left and the Right. London Peace Actions Week. globalresearch.ca

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-26). Pivotal moment in India-Russia relations. mronline.org Most relationships undergo transition with the passage of time from appreciation of each other to a "state of having," a desire to possess or even to control the other. But the present pivotal moment in the Russian-Indian relationship shows that an equal relationship does not fall into that trap.

Manola Secaira, Mazaska Talks . (2023-04-26). What Does Indigenous Reclamation Mean? popularresistance.org In the past year alone, the movement led by Native communities to reclaim lands and spaces — sometimes called the "Land Back" movement — saw huge gains in mainstream momentum. | Some of that has come from rallies, like those led by Indigneous activists fighting to close Mount Rushmore. Other conversations about Native lands have been sparked by major court decisions, like the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the McGirt case in which it ruled that a large portion of Oklahoma is still Native land. And with U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland now the country's first Native secretary of the interior, many Land Back…

Martín Granovsky (2023-04-26). Cómo es el Brasil de Lula al que llegó Kicillof. globalizacion.ca Acompañó a los autopartistas de la Provincia. Se fotografió con Daniel Scioli en una competencia de sonrisas sobre la que difícilmente CFK no haya sido consultada antes. Pero además, Axel Kicillof justo visitó Brasil en uno de los momentos más…

Matt Robson (2023-04-26). How the New Zealand Cabinet Learned to Stop Worrying About the Bomb and Love NATO. asia-pacificresearch.com

Maya Schenwar (2023-04-26). From Military to Policing, Say No to a Federal Budget That Prioritizes Violence. truthout.org The Biden administration recently released an astronomical spending request for the military, in addition to large requests for police and other forces of state violence. Now, Republicans are pushing back by calling for even more state-violence-related dollars, even as they propose legislation that would severely slash survival-level necessities like food assistance, education, child care… |

Michael A. Lebowitz (2023-04-26). The State and the future of socialism. mronline.org In his recent book, The Communist Hypothesis, Alain Badiou describes the past defeats of May 1968, the Chinese Cultural Revolution and the Paris Commune as well as those of factory occupations and other such struggles as defeats 'covered with glory'.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-26). Black Lives Remain in Danger Throughout the United States. orinocotribune.com By Abayomi Azikiwe — Apr 22, 2023 | Even after three years of mass demonstrations and urban rebellions in the United States, law-enforcement agencies and the entire legal system are still "justifying" the shooting deaths of African Americans and other oppressed peoples. | Jayland Walker, 25, was killed on June 27, 2022, after being chased outside his vehicle by the Akron, Ohio police. Walker was shot 46 times by eight different officers. All together the eight police officers fired 96 shots within 6.7 seconds. Walker had no criminal record and was employed as a delivery driver for DoorDash. | These police of…

Pablo Rodríguez (2023-04-26). Conferencia por Venezuela en Bogotá. globalizacion.ca Se realizó en Bogotá la Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela, auspiciada por el gobierno de Gustavo Petro. En su discurso inicial el presidente colombiano habló sobre las fallas y avances de la construcción democrática en América y…

Paula Giménez (2023-04-26). Reunión del G7: un llamado a la unidad y advertencias para China. globalizacion.ca Las declaraciones enfáticas del comunicado final de la cumbre presionan para volver a unir las partes allí donde parecieron mostrarse algunas fisuras en el sistema de alianzas que Estados Unidos intenta mantener bajo su conducción. | Reunidos en un centro turístico…

People's Dispatch. (2023-04-26). British Health Workers To Intensify Protests Against Meager Pay Hikes. popularresistance.org Health workers in the UK are taking a stand against the policies of the Conservative (Tory) government which has refused to heed their demands for pay restoration and essential resources for National Health Service (NHS) staff. Nurses, support staff, ambulance drivers, and other workers of NHS England have strongly opposed the latest, below-inflation pay offer made by the authorities in March. In response, Unite the Union and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have called for strike actions before and after the upcoming International Workers' Day on May 1. Fom April 11, around 60,000 junior doctors in England wen…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). At least 57 migrants dead after two boats capsize off Libya coast. peoplesdispatch.org The first quarter of this year has been the deadliest since 2017 for migrants trying to cross over to Europe through the Central Mediterranean…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Belgium city of Liege becomes latest European city to sever ties with Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The resolution in the Liege city council, introduced by the left-wing Workers' Party, calls for the suspension of ties with Israel until its apartheid regime puts an "end to the system of violations of the rights of the Palestinian people and fully respects the obligations imposed by international law and various United Nations resolutions"

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Honduran President Xiomara Castro warns of destabilization attempts against her government. peoplesdispatch.org President Xiomara Castro alerted the Honduran people that the conservative sectors that perpetrated the coup d'état against former president Manuel Zelaya in 2009 are now trying to destabilize her government…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Italian left marks liberation day from fascism, takes a stand against the policies of Giorgia Meloni government. peoplesdispatch.org Communists and other progressive sections celebrated the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Italy from fascism, while highlighting the fascist roots of the current government led by Giorgia Meloni…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). "South Africa's freedom serves the interest of a few while the majority lives in deep poverty" peoplesdispatch.org S'bu Zikode, President of Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), South Africa's shack dwellers' movement, talks about UnFreedom Day which is marked by the organization in April every year.

Peter Certo (2023-04-26). In OtherWords: April 26, 2023. otherwords.org The last few weeks have seen an upsetting surge of seemingly random shootings — of teenagers knocking on doors, of cheerleaders trying to open the wrong car, and more. This week in OtherWords, The former Ithaca, New York mayor explains how pervasive propaganda about high crime and danger has led to a nation that's heavily armed, trigger-happy, and unable to make even common sense reforms to gun laws or policing. But reflecting on his own experience in office, he says it's still…

Peter Koenig (2023-04-26). International Banking "Crisis" — It's Only the Beginning. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-26). Who is Behind "Fake News"? Mainstream Media Use Fake Videos and Images. globalresearch.ca The mainstream corporate media is desperate. They want to suppress independent and alternative online media, which they categorize as "fake news". Readers on social media are warned not to go onto certain sites. Our analysis confirms that the mainstream media are routinely involved in distorting the facts and turning realities upside down.

Prof. Bill Willers (2023-04-26). All Roads Are Leading Toward an International CBDC in a Cashless World. globalresearch.ca

Randy Fair (2023-04-26). Stop the War on LGBTQ Teachers. otherwords.org Messages keep coming in to me from LGBTQ teachers throughout the South who have been fired or threatened with firing. These teachers have years of experience and exemplary records. Many have advanced degrees. | LGBTQ teachers are increasingly fearful. The Stonewall National Education Project, which educates teachers about inclusive classroom practices, reports that its annual symposium was

Renán Vega Cantor (2023-04-26). Estados Unidos — Víctimas de su propio invento. globalizacion.ca Se denomina fentanilo, es un medicamento que fue inventado en Estados Unidos en 1960 y es el responsable de gran parte de las muertes que por sobredosis de consumo de estupefacientes se están produciendo en ese país. | En el 2022,…

Sam Pizzigati (2023-04-26). Baseball's Deadly Rule Change. otherwords.org "Take me out to the ball game," as baseball's fabled 1908 classic puts it. The ancient refrain ends: "I don't care if I never get back." | Unfortunately, America's billionaire baseball owners may not care if you get back, either. Just look at how baseball's owners are reacting to the success of Major League Baseball's new rules to speed up the game. | "Time of play" has emerged over recent years as a major concern of just about everybody in baseball, especially fans. | Decades ago, the vast majority of Major League games ended in less than three hours. In 1981, for instance, the average game ran just a tad over t…

SAM (2023-04-26). We Must Not Dance, Harry Belafonte Understood, to a Billionaire Beat. inequality.org

Sara Sneath, Desmog. (2023-04-26). Texas Shrimper Who Fights Plastic Pollution Won The 'Green Nobel Prize'. popularresistance.org Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation South Texas shrimper who took on a multi-billion dollar corporate polluter in court and won, has received a 2023 Goldman Prize for environmental activism. | Wilson's $50 million settlement with Formosa Plastics Corp. — for illegal pollution of the bays surrounding its Point Comfort, Texas plant — is the largest monetary settlement to date in a lawsuit brought by a private individual under the Clean Water Act, according to Texas RioGrande Aid, the legal aid agency that represented Wilson. | The prize money is helping fund local community efforts to slow coastal erosion…

scorinoco (2023-04-26). Is Taiwan About to Lose Paraguay, Its Last Ally in South America? orinocotribune.com Taipei could lose its last diplomatic ally in South America, with most polls showing a narrow lead for Paraguay's opposition candidate Efrain Alegre in this month's presidential elections. | Alegre, leader of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party, pledged in January that he would forge relations with Beijing if he wins the presidency on April 30. His main opponent, the ruling Colorado Party's Santiago Peña, intends to maintain the long-held status quo. | In Alegre's view, ties with Taipei bring little benefit, while barring Paraguayan soy and beef exports from the Chinese mainland. "Paraguay must have relations wit…

Scott Ritter (2023-04-26). Syria Comes in From the Cold. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

SIPRI (2023-04-26). World Military Expenditure Reaches New Record High as European Spending Surges. globalresearch.ca

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-04-26). It's Time for Supreme Court Term Limits. otherwords.org

Staff (2023-04-26). 19 Countries Want to Join BRICS. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Bloomberg South Africa's ambassador to BRICS stated that Iran and Saudi Arabia are among the nations that have formally asked to join the group. We also know that Algeria, Egypt and Indonesia have applied to join. The ambassador further named Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrai…

Staff (2023-04-26). Guaidó Arrives in Miami With Washington's Assistance, Denounces Threats but Leaves His Family Behind. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 25, 2023 ( Earlier on Monday, April 25, the Colombian Foreign Ministry, through a press release published on social media platforms, reported that in the aftern…

Staff (2023-04-26). President Petro Opens International Conference on Venezuela, Participants Agree to Fast-Track Release of Frozen Funds. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 25, 2023 ( "I think that part of to…

Staff (2023-04-26). Third Round of Colombia-ELN Negotiations to Begin in Havana. orinocotribune.com

Steve Hanley (2023-04-26). The Darker Side of the EV Revolution. Toxic Batteries, Nickel and Hexavalent Chromium. globalresearch.ca

Svante Myrick (2023-04-26). Armed and Afraid: The High Price of Fear. otherwords.org

Torkil Lauesen (2023-04-26). Ruy Mauro Marini's Contribution to the Political Economy of Imperialism. mronline.org In "The Dialectics of Dependency," Ruy Mauro Marini developed a theory of dependency and unequal exchange that is still invaluable today.

Tucker Carlson (2023-04-26). Video: Tucker Carlson: It Is Hard to Believe This Is Happening. globalresearch.ca

Zoe Alexandra (2023-04-26). 150 young organizers from the US travel to Cuba defying the blockade. peoplesdispatch.org Over 150 young leaders from a variety of organizations in the US are in Cuba to participate in a solidarity brigade organized by the International Peoples' Assembly. They are meeting with different sectors of Cuban society to learn about the impact of the US blockade and experiences in building socialism…

WSWS (2023-04-26). 1,300 workers strike North Sea oil and gas companies. wsws.org Unite are not making any concrete demands to mobilise workers throughout the industry, in which the main players are making staggering profits.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Behind the lies: What's in the CWU-Royal Mail agreement? wsws.org This is a root and branch restructuring of Royal Mail, creating a "flexible" low-wage workforce to compete with global logistics giants including Amazon, UPS and Evri.

WSWS (2023-04-26). UK: National Education Union leadership drives dispute into "negotiations" dead end. wsws.org Although there is no agreement on ballots and unified strike action across the education sector, all the unions are agreed that the threat of strike action will be suspended at the drop of a hat if the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan agrees to further negotiations.

WSWS (2023-04-26). SEP (Australia) holds well-attended post-election public meeting. wsws.org The SEP held an important meeting Sunday afternoon entitled: "After the NSW Elections—How to fight AUKUS, War & Austerity!"

WSWS (2023-04-26). China economic growth up but major problems mount. wsws.org The Chinese National Statistics Bureau said while the first quarter had "made a good start" domestic demand remained "inadequate" and the "foundation for economic recovery is not solid yet."

WSWS (2023-04-26). Sri Lankan president threatens protesting teachers with draconian attacks. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's threat against teachers is a warning to the entire working class of the brutal methods his government will use to deal with any opposition to the government's IMF-dictated austerity measures.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Australia eases citizenship requirements for New Zealanders as countries strengthen military ties. wsws.org Changes that will make it easier for New Zealanders in Australia to become citizens must be seen in the context of closer military and strategic ties between the two countries, as they join US-led war preparations against China.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Truck drivers on strike for six weeks in Germany. wsws.org Since March 20, around 65 truck drivers hired by Polish freight operators Agmaz, Lukmaz and Imperia have been on strike at the A5 Grà§fenhausen service area in southern Hesse.

WSWS (2023-04-26). California Amazon delivery contractors vote to join the Teamsters as Amazon announces canceling of their contract. wsws.org The company regularly forces drivers to deliver as many as 400 packages in a typical shift, which can run over 10 hours a day.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Oakland, California teachers authorize strike action, amid growing frustration with union bureaucracy. wsws.org As teachers across the country are fighting back against deteriorating conditions in public schools, the union's are seeking to channel discontent into dead end appeals to the same politicians cutting school budgets.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Stop the strikebreaking against U-M grad student instructors! Mobilize the students! Build a rank-and-file strike committee! wsws.org The potential for expanding the U-M strike and defeating the university's strikebreaking efforts was demonstrated Monday when faculty members issued an online open letter denouncing the U-M administration's tactics and supporting the strikers' demand for a living wage.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Europe leads record rise in global military spending to $2.2 trillion as governments prepare for world war. wsws.org By far the fastest increase in spending was among the United States' allies in Europe. At the centre of two world wars, the continent is once again being turned into an armed camp.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Sentiment for strike grows at Clarios Toledo battery plant as UAW withholds contract details. wsws.org On Thursday, nearly 1,000 workers at Clarios's flagship US electric vehicle (EV) battery plant outside Toledo, Ohio, will be voting on a contract that the UAW has not allowed them to see. | Anger is mounting among the rank and file, who voted 99.9 percent to ratify a strike last week.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Biden seeks reelection amid war, COVID and inflation. wsws.org The three-minute video announcement of the Democratic president's reelection campaign was silent on critical issues facing the working class.

WSWS (2023-04-26). German Defense Minister Pistorius announces further arms deliveries to Kiev and justifies attacks on Russia. wsws.org German imperialism, which already sought to annex Ukraine and subjugate Russia during the First and Second World Wars, is playing an increasingly central role in NATO's escalation of the war.

WSWS (2023-04-26). In run-up to 2023 elections, Argentina's pseudo-left prepares Syriza-style betrayal. wsws.org With the entire political establishment facing a historic crisis, Argentina's pseudo-left parties are scrambling to provide an electoral formula to help prop up capitalist rule.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Canada's pseudo-left Fightback group upholds authority of unions and NDP as they sabotage federal government workers' strike. wsws.org Fightback's injunction workers confine themselves to a militant "collective bargaining" struggle—and leave the politics to the right-wing, Liberal government-allied trade union and NDP leaders—is a recipe for defeat.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Pentagon's Ukraine war leaks expose Spain's Podemos and its pseudo-left rival, Sumar. wsws.org The entire corrupt pseudo-left political milieu in Spain and beyond has lied to the public and hidden from workers the imminent danger of all-out NATO-Russia war.

WSWS (2023-04-26). Erdogan regime jails Kurdish nationalists. wsws.org Less than three weeks before the Turkish elections, the Erdoğan government launched a police raid on Kurdish politicians, journalists, lawyers and artists, as it emerged that Ukraine planned to attack Russian forces through Kurdish militias in Syria.

WSWS (2023-04-26). California Amazon delivery contractors vote to join the Teamsters, Amazon retaliates by canceling contract. wsws.org The company regularly forces drivers to deliver as many as 400 packages in a typical shift, which can run over 10 hours a day.

African Stream (2023-04-26). Bodies of Africans Wash Up on Libya's and Tunisia's Shores. towardfreedom.org Dozens of bodies of Africans have washed up on the shores of Libya, just a day after the same happened in Tunisia. African Stream has the story.

Ameena al-Rashid (2023-04-26). Sudan at a crossroads: Proxy war or revolution? peoplesworld.org The conflict that began on April 8 between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary force is a proxy war against the Sudanese people, backed by regional and international powers, who have enabled the warring factions to acquire wealth and weapons. It is a war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Gen. Mohamed …

Angela (2023-04-26). Saturday 4/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Ghost Town – The Hebron Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Betsey Piette (2023-04-26). Celebration for Mumia's birthday in Philadelphia. workers.org Philadelphia Mumia supporters at One Art in Philadelphia, April 23, 2023. (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Mumia Abu-Jamal's 69th birthday was celebrated in his hometown of Philadelphia on April 23, with a march starting at 52nd and Market streets. Participants came from Philadelphia, New York, Boston and New Jersey. The march . . . |

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-26). World Governments Attempt to Silence Indigenous Peoples at United Nations Permanent Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its second week today, and world governments continued to rush to silence Indigenous Peoples, and deny the human rights violations being exposed. The Indigenous Forum is "no place to come and complain" said one of the United Nations representatives critical of the exposure of human rights violations around the world.

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-26). Paiute Blocking Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site in Nevada. indybay.org Fort McDermitt and Pyramid Lake Paiute are offering prayers, and blocking lithium mine construction by Lithium Americas of Canada, at the Paiute Massacre Site in northern Nevada. "They are digging right into the massacre site."

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Singapore announces new property cooling measures, additional buyer's stamp duty doubled to 60% for foreigners. channelnewsasia.com This is the third round of cooling measures since December 2021.

Chauncey K. Robinson (2023-04-26). REVIEW: Depressing 'Beau is Afraid' saved by biting, dark comedy and great performances. peoplesworld.org If you're looking for uplifting cinema, then Beau is Afraid will not be for you. Writer and director Ari Aster fully leans into his nihilistic view of humanity with his latest full feature. Exploring themes of mental illness, societal decay, and interpersonal failings, Beau is Afraid is an epic journey of one unstable man as …

Class Conscious Photographers (2023-04-26). Sunday 5/14: HOUSING! – A photo exhibit and reception. indybay.org Milpitas Library | 160 North Main Street | Milpitas, CA 95035…

David Giesen (2023-04-26). Wednesday 4/26: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch Library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco…

David Giesen (2023-04-26). Saturday 4/29: Puttin' on the fritz: Faking housing failures to ensure NGO salaries. A walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China and five Central Asian countries fully resume international flight operation. ecns.cn The flight between Urumqi in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat resumed operation on Tuesday night after a three-year suspension, marking the full recovery of flight services between China and five Central Asian countries.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China maintains lead in nuclear power units under construction. ecns.cn China continues to lead the world in number of nuclear power units under construction, according to a blue book issued by the China Nuclear Energy Association on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China handled 27b parcels from Jan to March. ecns.cn China handled nearly 27 billion parcels from January to March, a year-on-year increase of 11 percent, showcasing the growth of consumer confidence of Chinese residents and the upturn of the economic recovery.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Majority of U.S. companies optimistic toward business outlook in China. ecns.cn Nearly 60 percent of U.S. companies are confident about their business outlook in China over the next two years, according to a survey released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Giant panda Ya Ya set to come back home from U.S. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya is about to return to China from the United States after a 20-year loan for joint research and conservation project, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Internships to be offered on Hengqin island. ecns.cn The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone on Hengqin island in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, will soon launch its summer internship program for university students from the Macao Special Administrative Region.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Kazakh citizen saved thanks to emergency response at port in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A cross-border life relay was completed at Khorgos highway port in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). World's first ultra-large liquefied gas ship to be delivered. ecns.cn The world's first ultra-large liquefied gas carrier, capable of carrying 93,000 cubic meters of liquefied gas, independently developed by Chinese manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard, is scheduled to be delivered to Singapore company Petredec on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China to launch 1 to 3 Beidou backup satellites this year. ecns.cn China plans to launch one to three BeiDou network backup satellites this year to further improve the stability and availability of the constellation, a senior official said at a conference on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China unlikely to see large-scale COVID-19 outbreaks in short term: CDC. ecns.cn China is unlikely to see large-scale outbreaks of COVID-19 in the short term, said an official from the country's Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control at a press conference on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China will do its utmost to ensure giant panda Ya Ya returns home safe and sound. ecns.cn According to what we have learned from relevant government agency, the giant panda Ya Ya, who has been living at the Memphis Zoo in the US, will soon return to China as scheduled, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). UK has no sovereignty, no jurisdiction or right of 'supervision' over Hong Kong: Chinese FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday that in today's deeply interconnected world, the multiple challenges facing humanity require joint responses, while bloc politics and the Cold War mentality are against the trend of history and do not serve the interests of the UK or any other party in the world.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). EU nations go on green power drive in North Sea. ecns.cn Nine European countries signed a declaration on Monday to turn the North Sea into one of the largest wind farms in the world.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). President Xi Jinping speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the Phone. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the phone on Wednesday afternoon at the invitation of the latter. The two sides exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and the Ukraine crisis.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Ministry of Public Security of PRC lodges stern representation to U.S. law enforcement agencies on indictment of Chinese police. ecns.cn According to a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Public Security, an MPS official lodged stern representation and strong objection to the representatives of U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation Beijing Office on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). New legislation proposed for better protecting over 60 million overseas Chinese across 200 countries and regions. ecns.cn China's State Council has proposed expediting legislation on protecting overseas Chinese's rights and interests in its report submitted to the top legislature for deliberation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). World's oldest tree discovered in Chile. ecns.cn The "Great Grandfather" tree, 28 meters tall and four meters in diameter, is in the process of being certified as the oldest on the planet at more than 5,000 years, older than the Methuselah pine of the United States, which was identified as the oldest in the world at 4,850 years.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Police officers guard livestock migration in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Local herdsmen began their annual migration journey to transfer thousands of livestock to spring pasture in Xinjiang. Three border policemen were dispatched to assist local herdsmen on the more than 20-kilometer passage to make the travel safe.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Nuclear power plant in Fujian under construction. ecns.cn Unit 1 and 2, the first two of China's self-developed Hualong One at the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant are scheduled to operate in 2024 and 2025 respectively, with expected power output of 72 billion kilowatt-hours annually.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Koala from one family in eight generations meets public in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Born in June 2022, Xiao Yezi, first koala from a family in eight generations living at the park, made a public appearance in Guangzhou.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Dance troupes compete for Lotus Award in Shenyang. ecns.cn Fourty-seven works will compete for the highest honor in China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Water level of Kaidu River starts to rise as snow melts in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Covering around 22,000 square kilometers with an average annual runoff of 868 billion cubic meters, the 610-kilometer Kaidu River finally flows into Bosten Lake, the country's largest inland freshwater lake.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Badaling Great Wall offers night tour in Beijing. ecns.cn Night tour will open to tourists on a daily basis starting from Friday, April 28. The Badaling section of the Great Wall is a popular destination in Beijing for tourists from all over the world.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Scholars call for more travel to boost U.S.-China ties. ecns.cn Scholars from the U.S. and China expressed their hope that robust travel between the two countries can resume, and said both sides should remove obstacles to the process.

Editor (2023-04-26). Abortion is health care! Health care is a right! workers.org Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk could be described as a xenophobic, white-supremacist, science-loathing, male chauvinist pig. Even that characterization might be too generous! This Trump-appointed judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled April 7 to nullify the approval by the Food and Drug Administration — in . . . |

Florian Warweg (2023-04-26). Nord Stream as a reason for war. indybay.org Only the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipelines ultimately cleared the way for the EU, and Germany in particular, to become long-term buyers of U.S. natural gas surpluses and to keep the price at a profitable level for U.S. fracked gas producers, even in the long term.

Gloria Rubac (2023-04-26). Houston activists say: "Free Mumia Now!" workers.org Houston A multinational crowd of activists gathered at the SHAPE Community Center on April 23 to celebrate Mumia Abu-Jamal's 69th birthday. After a militant talk and a prayer by Nation of Islam Minister Abdul Haleem Muhammad, who condemned the rich, white elite for the ills of the vast majority in . . . |

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-26). Imperial-led Jupiter-bound instrument successfully deployed. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-26). Imperial startups showcase innovative technology in US. imperial.ac.uk Some of Imperial's most innovative startups showcased their pioneering ideas and innovative technology at a special showcase in the US.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-26). Podcast: Analysing Trump voters, Jupiter mission launch, and COVID oximeter test. imperial.ac.uk In this edition: What links Trump voters, how we're going to investigate Jupiter's moons, and why it's a good idea to ask if a medical trial is fair.

John Catalinotto (2023-04-26). Lessons from Lenin for International Workers Day. workers.org International Workers Day, also known as May Day, reminds us of an anecdote about the 1917 Russian Revolution regarding the working class. At the time, the Bolshevik Party, trained and led by V.I. Lenin was in the process of seizing power. An anti-Bolshevik intellectual was arguing with a Bolshevik worker . . . |

John Wojcik (2023-04-26). Biden sending nuclear ballistic missile subs to South Korea. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Just days after President Joe Biden announced his re-election campaign and told union reps at a gathering in Washington about the variety of progressive bills he has passed and others he intends to support in a second term, he is now unrolling a dangerous and major escalation in his administration's militaristic foreign policy. Biden, meeting …

Judith Ehrlich (2023-04-26). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against the Doomsday Machine. indybay.org

Keep Oakland Beautiful (2023-04-26). Saturday 4/29: Earth Day Celebration & Silent Auction. indybay.org Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland 94608…

Labor Video Project (2023-04-26). A's/GAP Billionaire Owner Fisher's Failed Howard Terminal Privatization Deal With ILWU. indybay.org Billionaire A's owner John Fisher who also owns the GAP has said that they will build a new stadium in La Vegas.

LEPAIO (2023-04-26). Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org There will be a panel on the CIA AFL-CIO attack on Mexico City Ford Assembly workers on January 8, 1980. It injured many workers and killed one auto worker. It has been covered up by the AFL-CIO and UAW leadership since it took place.

LWVSFC (2023-04-26). Saturday 5/20: Drag for Democracy. indybay.org The Commonwealth Club of California | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…

Marc Morial, the spirit of Kermit Thomas (2023-04-26). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-04-26). UMich docks pay, calls cops on striking grad students. therealnews.com Graduate student-workers at the University of Michigan are still on strike after hitting the picket line for the second time in three years at the end of March. In the time between the Fall 2020 and Winter 2023 strikes, according to the union, the gap between graduate workers' average pay and the cost of living in Ann Arbor has tripled. Facing a cost-of-living crisis and fighting for a slate of core demands—from a living wage and affordable childcare to better protections for international students, access to gender-affirming healthcare, and the creation of an unarmed, non-police emergency response un…

Mothers on the March (2023-04-26). Friday 4/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-26). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

Oakland Privacy (2023-04-26). Wednesday 5/17: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org EMAIL CONTACT@OAKLANDPRIVACY.ORG A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFO AND/OR ZOOM CONTACT INFO.

Paul DeRienzo (2023-04-26). The Ballad of Arthur Schwartz. indybay.org Arthur Schwartz is a Democratic Party operative in New York city and also the Pacifica counsel. Journalist Paul DeRienzo reports on the struggle over Pacifica and the role of Schwartz.

Press Associates (2023-04-26). Senate Labor Committee approves Su on party-line vote, but final confirmation uncertain. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—By an 11-10 party-line vote, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved Democratic President Joe Biden's nomination of Julie Su to be the next Secretary of Labor. Speechifying by the Republican minority, who accused Su, now the Acting Secretary, of being anti-business, too pro-union, a bad administrator, and an inexperienced negotiator, consumed …

Ritter Center (2023-04-26). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness. indybay.org Virtual…

Ritter Center (2023-04-26). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars: BBQ Celebration. indybay.org San Rafael Elks Lodge | 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901…

Roger McKenzie (2023-04-26). World military spending soars, with U.S. taking top spot, again. peoplesworld.org Global military spending hit a new record high last year, with the United States accounting for 39% of the global total, according to a new report. Spending on the world's armed forces soared for the eighth consecutive year in 2022, reaching an astonishing new high of $2.24 trillion. By far the sharpest rise in spending, …

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures (2023-04-26). Wednesday 5/10: Free Public Talk on Two Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun Visible from the U.S. indybay.org Smithwick Theater, Foothill College | 12345 El Monte Rd. | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…

Special to People's World (2023-04-26). Harry Belafonte—Giant of the arts and the struggle for justice and democracy. peoplesworld.org The multi-talented, widely admired performer Harry Belafonte died Tuesday, April 25, at age 96. He was born on March 1, 1927, in New York City as Harold George Bellanfanti, Jr. His ancestry is Jamaican and Martiniquan, and his paternal grandfather had Dutch Jewish origins. Belafonte's career took off with the film Carmen Jones (1954). Soon after, he …

Special to People's World (2023-04-26). Harry Belafonte—Gigante de las artes y la lucha por la justicia y la democracia. peoplesworld.org Harry Belafonte, intérprete de múltiples talentos y muy admirado, murió el martes 25 de abril a los 96 años. Nació el 1 de marzo de 1927 en la ciudad de Nueva York como Harold George Bellanfanti, Jr. Su ascendencia es jamaicana y martiniquan, y su padre abuelo tenía orígenes judíos holandeses. La carrera de Belafonte …

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-04-26). Saturday 5/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt," by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

teleSUR, dcdc- JCM (2023-04-26). Presidente de Ecuador ausente en audiencia de juicio político. telesurtv.net La presencia de Guillermo Lasso dentro del proceso solo se dará si se llega a la segunda y última etapa del proceso judicial.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-26). Barco con casi dos mil civiles de Sudán llega a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net Arabia Saudita ya ha organizado varias operaciones de evacuación por aire y mar. El lunes, se utilizó un barco para transportar a casi 200 personas de 14 países.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). El presidente de China Xi Jinping conversa con líder de Ucrania. telesurtv.net Rusia saludó este miércoles la disposición de China a participar en el arreglo del conflicto en Ucrania.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Asesinan a notable clérigo iraní de Asamblea de Expertos. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de seguridad iraníes detuvieron y retiraron el arma de fuego al atacante, quien se negó a confesar porqué lo cometió el crimen.

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Bolsonaro Was Under Medication When Faking News: His Lawyer. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro went to the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia to make statements about the attempted coup in Brazilia that occurred earlier this year. | RELATED: | Previously, the Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes said that his appearance "is an indispensable measure" to clarify what happened on January 8 when far-right activists stormed the headquarters of the ex…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). British Depleted Uranium in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net According to the statement made by the Armed Forces Minister, James Heappey, the United Kingdom government has initiated the transportation of depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine. The British military has indicated its intention to refrain from monitoring the deployment locations of these armaments. | Related: | In relation to inquiries posed by Scottish Member of Parliament Kenny MacAskill, Heappey corroborated on…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Chinese Envoy Calls for Lasting Solution to Palestinian Issue. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, called on the international community to work with the greatest sense of urgency for a lasting settlement of the Palestinian question. | RELATED: | The situation in the occupied Palestinian territory has become nerve-wracking for the whole world during the holy month of Ramadan over the past few years. This year, violence in the West Bank intensified with frequent tens…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at 96. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96 in New York. His life and work was remembered by international leaders who highlighted his historical role in the struggle of the peoples. | RELATED: | "On April 25, the world said goodbye to musician, actor and social activist Harry Belafonte, a defender of just causes in the United States. Venezuela will always remember him as a gr…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Death Toll From NW Pakistan Explosions Rises to 17. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, health and police officials reported that the casualties resulting from the twin explosions which occurred on Monday in a police station in Pakistan's Swat district, located in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, have increased to 17 fatalities and at least 70 individuals who have sustained injuries. | Related: | The KP Health Secretary, Mahmood Aslam Wazir, has verified the number of fatalities resulting f…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Jumps 129 %In 2013-2021. telesurenglish.net The rate of deforestation within indigenous lands located in the Brazilian Amazon region has increased by an astounding 129 % between the years 2013 and 2021. | Related: | According to a recent study published by the Sà£o Paulo Research Foundation on Tuesday, within the Brazilian Amazon, the incidence of unlawful deforestation on indigenous territories experienced a significant rise of 129% between the years 2013 and 2021.

teleSUR (2023-04-26). First Republic Bank Stock Crashed on Wall Street. telesurenglish.net The shares of First Republic Bank (FRB), one of the U.S. banks hardest hit by the recent financial crisis, fell 15 percent in pre-opening electronic trading on Wall Street on Wednesday. | RELATED: | At the end of trading on Tuesday, its shares fell almost 50 percent, after this institution released its accounts, which show a huge loss of deposits. Earlier, on Monday, this San Francisco-based institution presented figures on…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Iranian Senior Shiite Cleric Is Shot Dead In Babolsar City. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, an attacker shot death Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani, an Iranian senior Shiite cleric, at a bank in Babolsar City. | RELATED: | Confusion persisted hours after the attack. State TV initially reported that Soleimani was at the bank when another man seized a guard's firearm and began shooting over a personal dispute with an employee. | State TV later reported that the guard was the one who opened fire and killed t…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Paraguay: Leftist Candidate Alegre Presents Government Program. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, left-wing politician Efrain Alegre promised to fight the "mafia" entrenched in the Paraguayan state if he wins the April 30 elections. | RELATED: | Alegre presented his government program, in which he pledged to promote energy for development, inclusive economic growth, health, social protection, and the right to education. | This 148-page program "represents the plurality of realities and ideas of the country and will be impl…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). President Xi and Zelensky Hold Phone Talks. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, for the first time since the Ukrainian conflict broke out 14 months ago, President Xi Jinping accepted a phone call from President Volodymyr Zelensky. | RELATED: | The Chinese leader announced that China will send a special representative to visit Ukraine and other countries to conduct in-depth communication with all parties on the political settlement of the crisis. | Xi also pointed out that the Ukraine crisis is evolving in complex ways with major i…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Russia to Host International Conference on AI for Business. telesurenglish.net From August 17 to 18, the city of Innopolis in the Republic of Tatarstan will host the Artificial Intelligence for Business Conference (AI IN 2023), an international event in which experts from 19 countries will discuss AI applications in activities related to oil, drug development, energy, and other industries. | RELATED: | The Innopolis University is in charge of organizing the AI IN 2023 conference, which will have TV BR…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Russia To Manage Local Assets Of EU Power Firms Uniper & Fortum. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting the temporary control of the Russian assets of European foreign energy firms Fortum and Uniper to Rosimushchestvo, the federal government property agency. | RELATED: | "Russia needed to respond to the illegal sanctions of the United States and its allies, which seized goods belonging to our citizens and companies," he pointed out. | Based in Dàºsseldorf, Ge…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Thousands of Inmates Escape From Prisons Around Sudan. telesurenglish.net According to Radio Dabanga and other Sudanese media, thousands of inmates have escaped from jails taking advantage of the intensification of fighting between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | RELATED: | On Wednesday, the Sudanese Army affirmed that former dictator Omar al Bashir and some of his high-level officials, who are wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war cri…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Turkish President Defers His Agenda Due to Health Problems. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan canceled his schedule after suffering a brief health breakdown during a television interview the day before. | RELATED: | "I will rest at home today following the advice of our doctors. God willing, we will continue our events tomorrow," he tweeted. | The 69-year-old leader thus apologized for the cancellation of official acts in three provinces of central Anatolia where he had pl…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). UN Security Council Discusses Haiti's Security Crisis. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) holds an open briefing, followed by closed consultations, on Haiti, a country whose authorities requested the immediate dispatch of an international force to help the National Police fight gang-related violence. | RELATED: | The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) registered that 637 kidnappings occurred in Haiti in the…

teleSUR (2023-04-26). Venezuela Takes Note of the Conference and Demands for Dialogue. telesurenglish.net

unitedEditor (2023-04-26). Ukraine and Russia reach unofficial agreement in Istanbul. uwidata.com Istanbul hosted several official and unofficial talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the Istanbul talks, Russian and Ukrainian officials had almost come to an agreement with Türkiye's mediation. This agreement, which did not suit the U.S.'s purpose, was undermined with the provocation in Bukcha last year. Then the Grain Corridor Agreement was signed once again …

unitedEditor (2023-04-26). Government and opposition send messages to the U.S.; Attack on oppositional candidate; Vatan Party proposal regarding Iran. uwidata.com The electoral agenda in Türkiye continues to be intense and complex. The main development that marked last week in relation to the electoral agenda were the government and opposition's messages to the U.S. Main opposition party leader Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu was attacked verbally and physically, which drew public reaction. Another significant development of the week was …

unitedEditor (2023-04-26). Russian politician Mironov: "Every NATO country except Türkiye is our enemy" uwidata.com Sergey Mironov, Chairman of the A Just Russia — For Truth Party and State Duma deputy, is an experienced politician. He undertook critical duties in the state, especially the Presidency of the Federal Council of the Russian Federation (2001-2011), which came after the President and the Prime Minister in the Russian state protocol. I asked …

Urs P Gasche (2023-04-26). At universities, the reality of the financial casino is taboo. indybay.org When buying or selling, high-speed trading can bring profits a few milliseconds or microseconds ahead of other high-speed trading bidders. These speculative trades have nothing to do with the good functioning of the financial markets. On the contrary, prices can be manipulated. In any case, these betting transactions have no economic benefit whatsoever.

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-26). The Heat: Biden Launches Reelection Campaign. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Joe Biden announces his bid for reelection. We'll take a look at some of his key foreign policy challenges.

Alex Salmon (2023-04-26). The bloody truth about the British Empire. greenleft.org.au Richard Gott's 2011 book focuses on the revolutionaries and rebels who stood up to the British Empire. Alex Salmon reviews.

Ashley Gjà∏vik (2023-04-26). Whistleblowers Are the Conscience of Society, Yet Suffer Gravely For Trying to Hold the Rich and Powerful Accountable For Their Sins. covertactionmagazine.com Why Don't More People Support Whistleblowers? …Legislatures Should Provide the Protections They Deserve [Author's Note: I blew the whistle and was met with an experience so destructive that I did not have the words to describe what happened to me. I set out to learn if what happened to me is a known phenomenon and, …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-26). Politicians and the Anzac Tradition. dissidentvoice.org While the mass slaughtering of, and slaughter by, soldiers, is always a touchy subject of commemoration, a tension has existed between those who did the fighting, and those who ordered it. Comfortably secure in furnished rooms and battle props, planners would, as they still do, draw up the blueprints, concoct the strategy, and give the …

Fight Back (2023-04-26). FRSO condemns the murder of Benito Tiamzon, Wilma Austria-Tiamzon, and the Catbalogan 10. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization. | To: Communist Party of the Philippines | From: Freedom Road Socialist Organization | Dear Comrades, | The cowardly murders of Benito Tiamzon, the chairman of the CPP Executive Committee, and Wilma Austria-Tiamzon, General Secretary, by U.S.-commanded troops of the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP), are towering crimes that will never be forgiven of forgotten. Nor will the cruel murders of the Catbalogan 10. Their revolutionary spirits and contributions to the worldwide struggle for national libera…

Fight Back (2023-04-26). Reproductive justice activists in Milwaukee rally to defend access to the abortion pill. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On April 15, dozens of activists and supporters heeded the call of Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) to gather in protest outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse in opposition to the attacks against mifepristone, a pill used in a two-pill process to have an abortion without surgery. This was only one of many protests to occur since news of a decision by Matthew Kacsmaryk, a U.S. District judge based out of Amarillo, Texas, to suspend the FDA approval of the medication. | "These anti-choice politicians are spreading blatant lies about the safety of a medication that has been scientific…

John Feffer (2023-04-26). The Persistent Allure of Military Coups. fpif.org "After me, the deluge," Louis XV reportedly said back in 1757. | "Be careful what you wish for," the French king seemed to be saying, "because once I'm gone, the country will go to the dogs, and frankly I don't care." | Louis' remark had a

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Sudan: Death toll rises as countries accelerate evacuations. greenleft.org.au At least 427 people have been killed, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enter their ninth consecutive day. Peoples Dispatch reports.

Staff (2023-04-26). El pecado de Magda Montiel (+fotos, infografías y videos). cubadebate.cu Hace 29 años, esta abogada cubanoamericana, una de las asistentes a la Primera Conferencia La Nación y la Emigración, vio trastocada su vida y la de la familia por la histeria anticubana desatada en Miami, Florida.

Staff (2023-04-26). Industria del software en Cuba: Desarrollo, insuficiencias y potencial de los recursos humanos. cubadebate.cu El desarrollo de la industria de software cubano es una parte esencial de la estrategia nacional de informatización, priorizada por el liderazgo del país, y de los esfuerzos por sustituir importaciones en la economía. Los principales proyectos de la industria se relacionan con la planificación de recursos empresariales o ERP, sistemas contables y el desarrollo de sitios web.

Staff (2023-04-26). Artemisa se afianza, Camagàºey brilla con Anderson y Cienfuegos celebra con Silva en la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu La 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol continuó este martes con los primeros juegos de las sextas subseries, donde Artemisa se consolidó como el líder del torneo al vencer a Matanzas en un partido de volteretas, Camagàºey contó con el bate oportuno de Leslie Anderson para superar a Las Tunas.

Staff (2023-04-26). Dariel Carrión se corona en espada y vence a ídolo local en Juegos del Alba. cubadebate.cu El cubano Dariel Carrión se convirtió en campeón de la espada de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023. El santiaguero conquistó el oro tras derrotar a uno de los íconos del arma, Francisco Limardo. Envió saludos a todos los cubanos, especialmente a familiares y aficionados, conocedor de lo que significa el deporte en la Isla.

Staff (2023-04-26). Detalles de la celebración del Primero de Mayo en Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Secretario General de la CTC confirmó que la decisión de reformular las actividades para celebrar el Primero de Mayo se debe a la compleja situación económica del país y de manera particular a las limitaciones con el aseguramiento del combustible. De tal forma, se mantiene su conmemoración en condiciones de racionalidad y austeridad.

Staff (2023-04-26). Díaz-Canel a la Presidenta de Bosnia y Herzegovina: Queremos que sientan que en Cuba tienen amigos. cubadebate.cu En la tarde de este martes el Presidente de la República de Cuba y la Presidenta de Bosnia y Herzegovina sostuvieron conversaciones oficiales en el Palacio de la Revolución, en la cuales se ratificó la voluntad común de ampliar las relaciones existentes entre ambas naciones.

Staff (2023-04-26). La vida desde el ángulo de la previsión, y también desde el futuro. cubadebate.cu Este martes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, tuvo lugar la habitual Reunión de expertos y científicos para temas de salud, la cual estuvo encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Staff (2023-04-26). Girona golea al Madrid con póquer de Castellanos y asegura la permanencia en la Liga. cubadebate.cu El Madrid se desmoronó al sufrir una goleada 4-2 de visita a Girona, cuyo atacante argentino Valentín Castellanos se despachó con un póquer que aseguró la permanencia del conjunto catalán en la primera división. Castellanos anotó a los 12, 24, 46 y 62 minutos y se llevó una ovación por parte de los hinchas de Girona.

Staff (2023-04-26). Petro solicita la renuncia de sus ministros tras el revés de la reforma a la salud. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, pidió este martes la renuncia protocolaria de todos los miembros del gabinete de ministros del país, poco después de que la Comisión Séptima de la Cámara de Representantes aprobara la ponencia presentada por el Gobierno con respecto a la reforma a la salud.

Staff (2023-04-26). Volvamos a las enseñanzas del #TeamAsere. cubadebate.cu Lo deseemos o no, estamos participando de forma permanente en un "Clásico" mundial, en términos de economía, retos climáticos, adelantos tecnológicos e inteligencia artificial (para sonar actualizados). Tenemos muchas más opciones de ser victoriosos si unimos nuestras fuerzas desde la cubanía y la cubanidad.

Staff (2023-04-26). "Get Down to Business": Harry Belafonte in 2016 on Trump, Socialism & Fighting for Justice. democracynow.org Harry Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate our 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky in their first public appearance together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States. "We just have to get out our old coats, dust them off, stop screwing around and just chasing the good times, and get down to business," he said. "There's some ass-kicking out here to be done. And we should do it."…

Staff (2023-04-26). Headlines for April 26, 2023. democracynow.org Dozens of Drowned Refugees Found Off Coasts of Libya, Tunisia After Attempting to Flee to Europe, Fighting Continues in Sudan Despite Ceasefire as U.N. Pleads for End to Conflict, Harry Belafonte, Pioneering Singer and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at Age 96, Neil Gorsuch Failed to Disclose Conflict of Interest in Property Sale After Confirmation to SCOTUS, Graduate Workers at University of Michigan on Strike, Report Retaliation from University President, Washington Bans Assault Weapons as Part of New Gun Control Legislation, Somali Fighters Kill 21 People, Including 18 Militants, Iran Charges Two Prominent Actress…

Staff (2023-04-26). "Sing Your Song": Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement. democracynow.org We remember the remarkable life of Harry Belafonte, the pioneering actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died at his home on Tuesday in New York at the age of 96. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte rose to stardom in the 1950s and became the first artist to sell a million records with his album Calypso. He was also the first African American actor to win an Emmy. Along with his growing fame, Belafonte became deeply involved in the civil rights movement. One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest confidants, he helped to organize the March on Washington in 1963 and frequently raised money to b…

Staff (2023-04-26). Harry Belafonte in His Own Words on Opposing Iraq War & Calling George W. Bush a "Terrorist" democracynow.org As we remember the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte, we look back at his antiwar activism, including his outspoken opposition to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. On February 15 of that year, amid global protests against the war, Belafonte addressed hundreds of thousands who rallied in New York City and called for peace. "We have let the world know that we are in solidarity with those who seek to have other ways than war to settle our grievances," he told Democracy Now! Belafonte later made worldwide headlines in 2006 when, on a trip to Venezuela, he called President George W. Bush "the g…

Angela (2023-04-26). Sunday 4/23: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Sebastia" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Mickey Z. (2023-04-26). The Only Thing Evil Can't Stand is Forgiveness. dissidentvoice.org "Do you know what forgiveness means? It's a decision we make to release a person from the feelings of anger we have against them." These are the words of Fred Rogers. Yeah, as in "Mister Rogers." You know what else Fred said? Try this on for size: "The only thing evil can't stand is forgiveness." …

Staff (2023-04-26). Mujeres al sur: Periodistas (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya está aquí otro episodio del podcast Mujeres al Sur. Hoy le traemos PERIODISTAS, que analiza las experiencias y desafíos de mujeres periodistas a lo largo del continente, la evolución de su práctica en el tiempo, así como los retos adicionales que enfrentan las más jóvenes y las formas que han encontrado para contar.

Staff (2023-04-26). Sabor y tradición: Sorbeto de coco y maní, sorbeto de guayaba, ensalada de piña rellena y la frita. cubadebate.cu Hoy les traigo, sorbeto de coco y maní, sorbeto de guayaba, ensalada de piña rellena, y la frita, espero sean de su agrado.

Staff (2023-04-26). La bahía de La Habana cuenta su historia. cubadebate.cu Pescadores, enamorados, cruceros, padres con sus hijos como continuidad de una tradición y hasta ritos religiosos, son parte de la historia y el espectáculo que se vive en la Bahía de La Habana, un lugar protagónico en la capital de todos los cubanos.

Staff (2023-04-26). Cimex informa medidas para optimizar venta de combustibles en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Corporación Cimex S.A. informa que está en proceso de implementación en esta capital un conjunto de acciones organizativas y de control en todas las unidades donde se expende combustible, con el fin de optimizar su venta.

Staff (2023-04-26). Con 16 medallas, Cuba segundo lugar en natación en los V Juegos del Alba. cubadebate.cu Con seis nadadores Cuba acumuló 16 medallas en los V Juegos del Alba, válidas para el segundo lugar por países en ese deporte. En la lid acuática finalizada en las últimas horas en Venezuela, Cuba obtuvo siete preseas de oro, cinco de plata y cuatro de bronce, solo superada por la selección local (29-36-29), según el medallero oficial.

Staff (2023-04-26). Encuentran 90 cadáveres en Kenia de personas que en una secta "ayunaban hasta morir" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de Kenia han encontrado al menos 90 cadáveres en el sur del país y que presuntamente serían miembros de una secta cuyo líder les obligaba a ayunar hasta morir para poder encontrarse con Jesucristo, según ha informado este lunes el inspector general de la Policía keniana, Japhet Koome. Al mismo tiempo, Kindiki ha señalado que las autoridades kenianas han conseguido rescatar con vida a 34 personas.

Staff (2023-04-26). Morales Ojeda continúa en Shanghái su visita a China. cubadebate.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista (PCC), continúa hoy en Shanghái la visita iniciada a China y que busca elevar el diálogo político al más alto nivel. China es la primera parada de una gira asiática que contribuirá al desarrollo continuo de la cooperación entre Cuba y Asia.

Staff (2023-04-26). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este miércoles 26 de abril? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este 26 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.

Staff (2023-04-26). Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 303 MW para el horario pico nocturno de este 26 de abril. cubadebate.cu SE estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2487 MW y una demanda máxima de 2720 MW, para un déficit de 233 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 303 MW en el horario nocturno.

Staff (2023-04-26). Lo que se anuda en las almas no lo desata un decreto. cubadebate.cu øSería factible sanear Miami? Solo el tiempo lo dirá. Serán responsables las autoridades norteamericanas que han permitido al parecer de mi interlocutor que se apoderen de la Florida personas con mucho poder económico pero con un odio sin límites. Y este sentimiento es destructivo. Cuando la sociedad norteamericana lo vea, querrán limpiarlo irremediablemente de su suelo.

thecommunists (2023-04-26). Eulogies for Sturgeon highlight the fraud of Scottish nationalism. thecommunists.org The resignation of Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) triggered a wave of heartfelt political obituaries from the 'thought leaders' of British liberalism. These people had looked to Sturgeon to be their champion, even if many of them are based in London and are opposed to Scottish independence. For the liberals …

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-26). US Presidential Elections Are Children's Entertainment: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | So Democrats mostly

Anonymous103 (2023-04-26). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 26, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous587 (2023-04-26). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April 25, 2023: Bakhmut Remains Hottest Area Of War. southfront.org As of April 25, 2023, the situation in Ukraine remains generally unchanged. The Wagner PMC units have not yet entered…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-26). 459 Killed In Sudan As Conflict Enters Second Week. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | At least 459 people have been killed and 4,072 have been wounded since the outbreak of the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) in Sudan, the country's representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on April 25. | During a video press briefing, Dr. Nima Saeed Abid said, however, that the figures are probably "very much underestimated." | The clashes in Sudan started on April 15 as a result…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-26). Bird Strike Forces Israeli F-35 To Land During Parade. southfront.org Israel's first two F-35 stealth fighter jets on their maiden flight as part of the Israeli Air Force on December 13, 2016. (Israel Defense Forces) | On April 26, a stealthy F-35 fighter jet of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) was hit by a bird while taking part in an Independence Day fly-by. | In a statement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that the F-35 suffered a "minor hit" from the bird, stressing that the fighter jet, which costs over $80 millions, did not make an emergency landing and the pilot was not injured.

Anonymous669 (2023-04-26). Israeli Drone Crashes In Southern Syria Days After Strikes (Videos). southfront.org St. Inigoes, Md. (June 27, 2005) — A "Skylark" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on display at the 2005 Naval UAV Air Demo held at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain. | A drone of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) crashed in Syria's southern region, Syrian and Israeli news sources reported on April 26. | The sources didn't identify the type of the drone or locate the site of the crash. The IDF, which u…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-26). SDF Commander Killed In Turkish Drone Strike On Northern Syria (Video). southfront.org A Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. Source: Baykar. | On April 25, a commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was killed in a Turkish drone strike on Syria's northern region. | The Kurdish-led group said in an initial statement that a vehicle belonging to one of its members was targeted by a combat drone to the south of the town of Kobane, which is located in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo. | Later, the slain member was identified as Sabri Abdullah, a field commander of the SDF who was known…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-26). Senior Iranian Cleric Abbasali Soleimani Assassinated In Babolsar City. southfront.org Abbas-Ali Soleimani, via Wikimedia Commons. | On April 26, senior Iranian Shiite cleric ayatollah Abbasali Soleiman was assassinated in the northern province of Mazandaran, according to the Fars news agency. | The semi-official news agency said that Abbasali Soleimani died in hospital after being shot in a bank in the city of Babolsar, adding that the suspected killer had been detained. | Abbasali Soleimani was a member of the Assembly of Experts of Iran, a powerful clerical body t…

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-26). The historic US-Saudi relationship cannot bounce back. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-26). Truths That the Deep State Scrubs From the Internet. theduran.com

Larry Johnson (2023-04-26). Ukraine's Promised Counter Offensive Destined for Abject Failure. sonar21.com With each passing day, the Ukrainian Army is being carved up and decimated in Bakhmut. To use a cinematic metaphor, this is a preview of the coming attraction, with Ukraine…

Medea Benjamin (2023-04-26). Pentagon Leaks Punch a Hole in the U.S. Propaganda War. progressive.org What the documents reveal should lead to renewed calls for our government to level with the public.

Ontario Health Coalition (2023-04-26). Community Referendum to Stop Privatization of Ontario Public Hospitals. socialistproject.ca

Ryan Black (2023-04-26). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against The Doomsday Machine. progressivehub.net JUDITH EHRLICH…

SAM (2023-04-26). Republicans Are Ready To Embrace Political Violence. progressivehub.net MAX ELBAUM | CONVERGENCE…

SAM (2023-04-26). Supreme Court: States Can Sue Big Oil For Climate Malfeasance. progressivehub.net BILL MCKIBBEN | THE CRUCIAL YEARS…

Staff (2023-04-26). Billionaires Won't Save Free Speech: Elon Musk's Fake Twitter Transparency. covertactionbulletin.podbean.com Earlier this month, Elon Musk released a portion of Twitter's algorithm and has since asked netizens to pat him on the back for his contribution to bringing back the old "free speech" of the early days of the internet. As the controversy on Twitter surrounding blue checks being given to dead celebrities, Musk continues to …

Staff (2023-04-26). Foreign nationals are being evacuated from Sudan — with a lackluster mobilisation from the UK. thecanary.co Sporadic gunfire rang out in parts of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on 25 April. This is despite a US-brokered agreement between the warring generals to cease fire for 72 hours to pave the way for talks on a more lasting truce. Ten days of heavy fighting, including air strikes and artillery barrages, have killed hundreds of …

Zac Whidby (2023-04-26). When We Organized At My Trader Joe's. progressive.org With two more stores joining a wave of union elections, shoppers should know the fan-favorite grocery chain is not as progressive as its image.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-26). California: Legal challenge to stop Geoengineering launched. expose-news.com Solar Dimming, also known as stratospheric aerosol injection or colloquially as "chemtrails," has been covertly underway for decades. Today, the negative consequences create an irreversible feedback loop as the world stays in …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-26). WHO is forging ahead with plans to implement a Global Digital Health Certificate. expose-news.com The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR") are a completely different set of proposals to the "Pandemic Treaty" that will not need to be signed by any President or Prime …

The Exposé (2023-04-26). Matt Hancock admits he should be in Prison after demanding Jail Time for Vaccine Misinfo & "Anti-Vaxxers" in Orwellian Online Safety Bill. expose-news.com In a world where power is increasingly consolidated among a select few individuals and colossal corporations, critical thinkers who question the establishment face growing threats. With one of those threats being the …

Dave Id (2023-04-26). In Shadow Docket Decision, Supreme Court Refuses to Rule on Mifepristone Ban. indybay.org The supreme court basically punted the issue of a mifepristone ban back to the 5th circuit, issuing a stay this afternoon with little word on what they are thinking. Why that took them so many days to do remains a mystery.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Hainan releases plan to attract foreign universities. ecns.cn Foreign higher education institutions and those from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and Taiwan will be permitted to independently set up and run universities and higher vocational schools in the Hainan Free Trade Zone.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Steps being made to ensure rare characters survive in digital era. ecns.cn Chinese authorities and tech companies are working together to speed up the digitalization of rarely used Chinese characters, which will allow them to be recognized by computers as the country's banks, hospitals and government departments move transactions online.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Biden running again despite daunting polls. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden, despite a majority of Americans polled not supporting his run for a second term, announced via video on Tuesday that he will seek the White House again in 2024.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Travel platforms promise to punish price gouging. ecns.cn Travel platforms have said they will tighten scrutiny and take action against hotel or homestay operators that overcharge or mislead customers during the May Day holiday that runs from April 29 to May 3.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Presidente mexicano presenta buen estado de salud ante Covid-19. telesurtv.net Al mandatario le diagnosticaron Covid-19 este fin de semana, al presentar síntomas como inflamación en vías respiratorias altas, fiebre y cansancio.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Concluye huelga en la región norte de República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El huelguista, Jesús Rosa, fue herido en su pierna izquierda y asistido por una Unidad de Emergencia del Sistema Nacional 911 cuando este martes concluye la huelga.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-26). Rusia acusa que Occidente especula sobre situación en Ucrania. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso afirma que tal acción constituye un intento de chantajear y amenazar a los países en desarrollo y desviar así su atención de los problemas de Oriente Medio.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Ascienden a 89 los cadáveres de miembros de secta en Kenia. telesurtv.net El ministro keniano del Interior señaló que "hemos podido descubrir, por el momento, otros 16 cuerpos más".

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-26). Recuperan 58 cuerpos de migrantes frente a costas de Túnez. telesurtv.net El vocero de la Guardia Nacional tunecina señaló que en las últimas 48 horas fueron detenidas 51 salidas de migrantes.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-04-26). Aprueban procedimiento para comicios de 2024 en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net La propuesta fue socializada con las organizaciones políticas y se efectuaron audiencias públicas sobre esta resolución antes de ser aprobada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-26). Inicia en Colombia Conferencia Internacional sobre Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente Petro saludó a los invitados a la cumbre y se dispone a instalar la mesa para iniciar una conversación privada con todas las delegaciones.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-26). Inician competencias de ciclismo de pista de los Juegos ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net Entre las categorías destacan el ciclismo de velocidad en diferentes distancias, individual y por equipos, y de persecución, entre otras.

teleSUR, JGN, SH, DRL (2023-04-26). El camino de Nelson Mandela hacia la presidencia de Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Mandela alcanzó la presidencia de Sudáfrica a la edad de 75 años, en lo que fue la culminación de una dilatada lucha contra el sistema racista del apartheid.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-04-26). Declaran estado de emergencia por gripe aviar en Bíobio, Chile. telesurtv.net También se reporta gripe aviar en Coronel, Chiguayante, Hualpén, Hualqui, Lota, Penco, San Pedro de la Paz, Santa Juana, Talcahuano y Tomé.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-26). Avanza la 19 ∞ edición del Campamento Tierra Libre en Brasil. telesurtv.net Con el lema "El futuro es indígena. Sin demarcación no hay democracia", los participantes defienden este derecho.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-26). Conferencia Internacional sobre Venezuela insta al levantamiento de medidas coercitivas. telesurtv.net El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores y Paz de Colombia indicó que fueron identificadas posiciones comunes en torno a diversos temas.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-26). Venezuela reitera necesidad de levantar las medidas coercitivas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano enfatizó que está demostrado que el desarrollo de un país no puede ocurrir bajo constante agresión, coerción y amenaza.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Asciende a 48 fallecidos por alud en Chimborazo, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las operaciones de rescate tienen lugar en Alausí aún con el peligro de que ocurran nuevos deslizamientos.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Sube a 12 cifra de muertos por virus de Marburgo en Guinea Ecuatorial. telesurtv.net Los casos de esa fiebre hemorrágica se extienden desde la provincia de Kié-Ntem (este) hasta Bata (capital económica).

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Presidentes de Brasil y España buscarán relanzar cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambos mandatarios celebrarían una cumbre bilateral que representaría nueva alianza de la Unión Europea y América Latina.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-26). Condenan nuevas sanciones de UE contra funcionarios de Siria. telesurtv.net Según la Cancillería de Siria, las políticas de la Unión Europea suponen amenaza para la vida y sustento de los sirios.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-26). Ascienden a 41 los casos de malaria en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net En la actual semana epidemiológica, se notificaron tres nuevos casos de malaria, todos autóctonos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-26). OPS insta a reforzar acciones contra el paludismo en la región. telesurtv.net En el día mundial del paludismo, llamó a aumentar los esfuerzos entre las comunidades indígenas, migrantes y remotas, que están afectadas por la enfermedad.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-26). Presidente Maduro recibe al premier de San Vicente y las Granadinas. telesurtv.net Ambos líderes evaluaron los planes estratégicos de cooperación y desarrollo, además de temas de educación, salud y transporte.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-26). Uruguay acumula 31 casos de chikungunya y 20 de dengue. telesurtv.net La ministra de Salud refirió que existen 31 casos de chikungunya en la nación, de los cuales 17 son importados y 14 autóctonos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-26). Más de 2.600 detenidos durante operativo policial en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Seguridad Pública indicó que 60 de los capturados tenían "asuntos pendientes con la justicia".

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-26). Central sindical de Ecuador convoca a marcha por el 1 de Mayo. telesurtv.net El frente de trabajadores exigen al Ejecutivo ecuatoriano, mejores políticas públicas, presupuesto para la salud, educación y justicia social.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-26). Presidente Lula se reúne con su par español, Pedro Sánchez. telesurtv.net La guerra de Ucrania fue uno de los puntos de discusión, en el que el presidente Lula ha reiterado su apuesta por un diálogo de paz.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-26). La ONU avisa que el conflicto en Sudán podría extenderse a toda la región. telesurtv.net Según la ONU, desde el inicio de los enfrentamientos en Sudán se han contabilizado 427 muertos y 3.700 personas heridas.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-26). øQué debes saber sobre las elecciones generales en Paraguay?>. telesurtv.net La ciudadanía paraguaya tendrá 13 opciones diferentes para elegir al presidente del país suramericano por los próximos cinco años.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-26). Presidente Petro pide la renuncia protocolaria de su gabinete. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano lamentó que la invitación a un pacto social para el cambio ha sido rechazado por líderes de partidos políticos.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-26). Llega a Siria nuevo envío de ayuda humanitaria rusa. telesurtv.net Este avión ruso llega a Siria como parte de la iniciativa promovida por el presidente Vladimir Putin.

teleSUR- lvm (2023-04-26). Explosión en planta de petróleo deja un muerto en Illinois, EE.UU. telesurtv.net De igual manera la entidad declaró que el múltiple personal de emergencia de incendios respondió a la escena.

Women's March (2023-04-26). Wednesday 5/3: #AbortionRights: Organizing Call to Strategize & Fight for Mifepristone Access. indybay.org Online organizing call…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Man in Kedah seen abducted in viral video has been found safe: Malaysia state police. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). South Korea, US set for new collaboration to deter North's nuclear threat. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). BYD lowers starting price for Seagull electric hatchback. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). China Q1 steel demand better than expected, says industry group. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). China's Ping An Insurance posts 48.9% rise in Q1 profit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). EU court dismisses OHB complaint about Galileo satellites contract. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Micron case causing concern for US companies in China, business chamber says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Vietnam EV maker VinFast gets fresh funding pledges of US$2.5 billion. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). 'Hammer to Fall': Freddie Mercury belongings headed for auction. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Commentary: Like the US, Asia is less than enthusiastic about another Biden term. channelnewsasia.com The majority of American voters believe US President Joe Biden should not run for re-election, while Asia's hopes about the Biden administration have not been realised, says Trisha Craig of Yale-NUS College.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Commentary: UK plan to encourage smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another. channelnewsasia.com Given that there is still a lot unknown about the health effects of vaping, it is potentially irresponsible to recommend smokers switch to vaping to quit, say these RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences professors.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). High costs, lack of available technology among challenges facing maritime sector in decarbonisation pursuit. channelnewsasia.com Singapore is playing host to players from the international maritime community at the Singapore Maritime Week 2023 this week, as they discuss key issues and exchange ideas to bring the sector forward.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). No external signs of termite infestation in tree that pinned jogger in Marsiling Park, killing her: Coroner. channelnewsasia.com The last three inspections of the tree had indicated that it was in good condition, but a type of termite had entered the tree trunk from underground and consumed 80 per cent of the internal wood.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). AIU bans Albanian officials for result manipulation. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Boks tie down remaining coaching staff for 2027 Rugby World Cup. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). England's Bronze undergoes knee surgery, out for two weeks. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). IBA files complaint to integrity unit against breakaway world body. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). EU environment agency calls for reduction in pesticide use. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). European Union agrees binding green fuel targets for aviation. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Will the 2024 US presidential election be a Biden-Trump rematch? channelnewsasia.com Mr Biden, already the oldest president in American history, would be 86 by the end of a second term.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Tightrope performer walks over 300-meter long valley in Central China's Hunan. ecns.cn A tightrope walker crossed a 300-meter long valley in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park of Pingjiang County, central China's Hunan Province on Monday.

Staff (2023-04-26). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Cuba, Estados Unidos y los 200 años de la teoría de la "fruta madura" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El 28 de abril de 1823, hace 200 años, John Quincy Adams, entonces Secretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos, elaboró la famosa teoría de la "fruta madura" que definía la existencia de las leyes "de gravitación política" y el carácter no natural de los lazos entre Cuba y España. La isla "sólo podía gravitar alrededor de la Unión Norteamericana" sentenciaba.

Staff (2023-04-26). Con Filo: Elián (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un 22 de abril del 2000, Elián se reencontró con su padre. La batalla para llegar a ese punto fue ardua, por la intensa campaña política y mediática que se urdió alrededor de ese caso. Sobre Elián, pero no tanto de su pasado, sino de su presente, se habló este martes en Con Filo.

Staff (2023-04-26). El tiempo: Día cálido y aisladas lluvias en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en gran parte del archipiélago. Desde el final de la mañana se nublará con aisladas lluvias en localidades del interior y hacia la costa norte occidental, así como en el interior y sur del resto del archipiélago. En el resto del país las lluvias serán escasas.

Staff (2023-04-26). Qué trae la prensa cubana, miércoles 26 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

trtworld (2023-04-26). Boat carrying hundreds of civilians fleeing Sudan reaches Saudi Arabia. trtworld.com A total of 2,148 people have been evacuated to the kingdom from Sudan so far, including more than 2,000 foreigners, the Saudi foreign ministry says. | Boat carrying hundreds of civilians fleeing Sudan reaches Saudi Arabia…

trtworld (2023-04-26). Bernie Sanders endorses Biden's 2024 reelection, rules out his own bid. trtworld.com The 81-year-old Vermont state senator says he will not run for president and discourages any other high-profile progressive candidates from doing so either. | Bernie Sanders endorses Biden's 2024 reelection, rules out his own bid…

trtworld (2023-04-26). Bill banning caste discrimination in California clears first major hurdle. trtworld.com Proposed by Senator Aisha Wahab, the bill, which would outlaw caste discrimination against Dalits in the US state, is approved by state's Senate Judiciary Committee by 8-0 votes. | Bill banning caste discrimination in California clears first major hurdle…

trtworld (2023-04-26). Afghan Taliban kills Daesh 'mastermind' of Kabul airport attack. trtworld.com Ground assault by Taliban kills Daesh terrorist who spearheaded August 2021 bombing at Kabul airport that left about 170 Afghans and 13 US troops dead, US officials confirm. | Afghan Taliban kills Daesh 'mastermind' of Kabul airport attack…

trtworld (2023-04-26). Burkina Faso awards highest state medal to Baykar's CEO. trtworld.com Haluk Bayraktar is honoured for his outstanding and exceptional contributions to the West African nation's peace. | Burkina Faso awards highest state medal to Baykar's CEO…

trtworld (2023-04-26). First Turkish evacuees from Sudan arrive in Istanbul. trtworld.com About 189 Turks were evacuated by passenger plane belonging to Turkish Airlines from Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa where they arrived overland from Sudanese capital Khartoum. | First Turkish evacuees from Sudan arrive in Istanbul…

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Yellow metal bounces back as safe-haven investment. ecns.cn China's gold production has recovered to pre-pandemic levels as demand for the precious metal and jewelry jumped during the first quarter, with people seeking safe havens away from jittery financial markets, said an industry association on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Chinese market adds fizz to Q1 of Coca-Cola. ecns.cn With offline consumption picking up and gradually returning to normalcy in the Chinese market since the COVID-19 pandemic, first-quarter global sales of The Coca-Cola Company have also improved, brightening full-year prospects for the beverage giant.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). World's biggest ship for gas transport unveiled. ecns.cn The world's biggest Very Large Gas Carrier was unveiled on Tuesday in Shanghai, a day ahead of its delivery to Singaporean owner Petredec Global by Chinese manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Facebook suppressing Hersh's Nord Stream story. ecns.cn The question of who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines will likely not go away. But a detailed account by investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, which blamed the United States for the explosions, is facing suppression by Western social media.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China to host meeting with Central Asian foreign ministers to get ready for summit. ecns.cn China will host the fourth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, to prepare for a summit of the six countries' heads of state.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Rocket ignition test facility opens in Shaanxi. ecns.cn China has big plans to advance its space exploration and development, but whether those plans can become a reality depends on the capability of the country's carrier rockets, or more specifically, rocket engines.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China likely to put hyperloop in operation by 2035. ecns.cn China is expected to put hyperloop – or ultra-high speed pipeline maglev system – into operation by 2035, South China Morning Post reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China plans to retrieve Martian soil by 2030. ecns.cn After the samples retrieved from the moon by Chang'e 5, Chinese planners have set their sights on another celestial body — Mars.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Region unites on cultural heritage work. ecns.cn China will further deepen ties with other Asian countries on cultural heritage protection and promote international cooperation in the field.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Scientist lays out plans for international lunar station. ecns.cn China is proposing to establish a multinational organization to take charge of the construction and operation of the International Lunar Research Station.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Xi greets new president of Bangladesh. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping extended on Monday a congratulatory message to Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu on his assuming the presidency of Bangladesh, expressing his readiness to carry forward the bilateral traditional friendship and promote the high-quality building of the Belt and Road.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Policy targets boards of directors. ecns.cn A newly-issued guideline on reforming the corporate governance system for independent directors of listed companies is likely to improve quality and accelerate the development of listed firms in China and in the long run.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China proposes building lunar research station with partners. ecns.cn China is proposing to establish a multinational organization to take charge of the construction and operation of the International Lunar Research Station, an ambitious venture led by China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Taiwan resident arrested over alleged separatist acts. ecns.cn The Wenzhou procuratorate in Zhejiang province has approved the arrest of Taiwan resident Yang Chih-yuan, who is suspected of participating in separatist activities.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Air travel between China, Central Asian countries fully resumes. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines flight CZ6015 departed from Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and headed to Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, on Tuesday evening, marking the full resumption of air travel between China and the five Central Asian countries.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Cleverly to set out Britain's approach to Beijing; One-China principle 'premise' of UK-China cooperation. ecns.cn UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is reportedly going to call for "robust and constructive" relations with China during a speech scheduled late Tuesday local time amid a fierce debate in the governing Conservative Party about ties with Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). China to search for habitable planets beyond solar system. ecns.cn China is planning on a quest beyond the solar system to find habitable planets, and the first search will be carried out in 2030 upon the completion of a basic type of telescope array.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Shanghai-Hangzhou travel time expected to be shortened to 15 mins with progress in vactrain transportation research. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made new progress in vactrain (or vacuum tube train) transportation, paving the way for the first domestically developed maglev line between Shanghai and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang Province.

teleSUR -JCM (2023-04-26). OMS advierte de riesgo biológico tras toma de laboratorio en Sudán. telesurtv.net Los técnicos "no pueden acceder al centro sanitario para controlar la situación", agregó el representante de la OMS en Sudán, Nima Saeed Abid.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-26). Avanza visita de premier de San Vicente y las Granadinas a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Venezuela y San Vicente y las Granadinas establecieron relaciones desde el 29 de octubre de 1981, fecha en la cual inició el fortalecimiento de los lazos de hermandad…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Yoon says US-South Korea alliance must 'leap into new phase' to overcome complex crises. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Bankrupt crypto firm FTX to sell LedgerX for US$50 million. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Google-parent Alphabet's revenue beats on ad, cloud strength. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Homegrown fried chicken chain replaces KFC in Russia. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Mexico's America Movil quarterly profit slides to $1.7 billion. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Microsoft earnings, revenue top forecasts, shares jump 4.6%. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). South Korean consumers' inflation expectations fall to 11-month low. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). TI forecasts downbeat second-quarter on expanding demand weakness. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Twitter says removed more content in first half of 2022 than in previous six months. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). World Bank Chief Economist Gill calls for new approaches to address 'debt crisis'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Aston Villa go fifth in Premier League with 1-0 win over Fulham. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Burnley seal Championship title. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Canada Soccer names former men's captain deVos interim general secretary. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Girona's Castellanos hits Real Madrid for four in fresh blow to title hopes. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Vardy rescues point for Leicester in basement clash at Leeds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Wolves earn vital points in battle against drop. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Climate activists block Berlin roads again. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Moscow human rights centre packs up as state tightens 'monopoly on memory'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Sudan lab seizure poses biohazard risk during lull in battles. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Trump rape accuser's claim not a 'he said, she said', lawyer says as trial starts. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Chipmaker ASM's orders slump as market weakens. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). OpenAI rolls out 'incognito mode' on ChatGPT. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Russia looks to companies beyond Gazprom to supply gas to China. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Study details differences between deep interiors of Mars and Earth. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). US-led IPEF does not conflict with other trade pacts -USTR's Tai. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). US policing AI at companies to make sure it doesn't violate civil rights. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-26). Juve need good performance and luck to reach Coppa Italia final – Allegri. channelnewsasia.com

_____ (2023-04-25). Yellen Lays Out Economic War Against China. strategic-culture.org By Nick BEAMS | As has become standard fare from Biden administration officials on the US relationship with China, a speech delivered by Treasury secretary Janet Yellen at the Johns Hopkins University last week was full of hypocrisy and outright falsifications. | It was devoted to the US-China economic relationship, as Yellen claimed the US was seeking "a constructive and fair economic relationship" with the world's second largest economy. However, she made it clear "national security" considerations dominate over all others, meaning that China must subordinate itself to "international rules" which the US determi…

_____ (2023-04-25). NATO, Nord Stream, the North Atlantic and Nuclear War. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-25). How German Chancellor Angela Merkel Subjected Germany to the U.S. strategic-culture.org For the preservation of peace, freedom and prosperity, one thing is needed: liberation of Europe from the USA, Werner Ràºgemer writes. | After the founding chancellor of the U.S.-enforced separate state of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer, and the chancellor of reunification, Helmut Kohl, now on April 17, 2023 Angela Merkel has been awarded the highest honor of the German state: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit. Only chancellors of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are honored in this way. Social Democratic chancellors such as Willy Brandt are considered dissenters: they may not be honore…

_____ (2023-04-25). You Know You're Right When Facebook Hates You. strategic-culture.org By Julian MACFARLANE | Among my favorite websites are

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_____ (2023-04-25). The Big Failure of the US Policy of "Decoupling" from China. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-25). The Syrian Problem on Course to a Positive Resolution. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-25). Turkish Elections and the Fate of the "Turan" Project. journal-neo.org

Adriaan Alsema (2023-04-25). Venezuela's ex-opposition leader seeks exile in US after surprise visit to Colombia. colombiareports.com Venezuela's former opposition leader Juan Guaido went into exile in the United States after he was denied entry to Colombia. Guaido's surprisingly arrived in Colombia on Monday, claiming he wanted…

Amy Goodman (2023-04-25). Will China's Push for Multipolar World End US Global Domination? truthout.org China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel and Palestine. "China doesn't want the United… |

Ann Brown (2023-04-25). Black Youth Education Advocate King Randall Sparks Debate Over Victimology and Structural Racism. moguldom.com Black youth education advocate King Randall, the founder of the Life Preparatory School for Boys in Albany, Georgia, recently commented about victimology and structural racism, setting off a fiery Twitter debate. Randall is a 24-year-old "community shifter," according to his LinkedIn profile. The Life Preparatory School for Boys is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, whose mission it is …

Ann Brown (2023-04-25). After Moguldom Prediction, CNN Serves Final Exit Walking Papers to Don Lemon. moguldom.com Broadcast journalist Don Lemon was fired on April 24 from CNN after weeks of turmoil during his morning show. Lemon, a longtime CNN reporter, had a disastrous run as a morning show host after years of successfully manning a solo evening show. On-air comments deemed as sexist brought his position with the struggling network to an end, …

Ann Brown (2023-04-25). Black America Reflects on the Extraordinary Contribution of Harry Belafonte: Passes Away at 96. moguldom.com Harry Belafonte was the epitome of the activist and entertainer. The iconic actor has died. He was 96 years old. According to his publicist Ken Sunshine, Belafonte died on the morning of April 25 of congestive heart failure. Belafonte's life and career were diverse. As a singer, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso" following …

Brian Mier (2023-04-25). Western Outlets Send Warning to Lula Over Ukraine Dissent. orinocotribune.com By Brian Mier — Apr 21, 2023 | In case you were unsure how to feel about Lula's Ukraine stance, Reuters (4/17/23) sends a clue. | Former and current Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva's brief honeymoon with US corporate media hit its first roadblock this week as a minor story repeated in Reuters and AP generated headlines in Brazil's newspapers, with its largest, O Globo, running an editorial with a thinly veiled coup threat. | After years of

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-04-25). Regulation Won't End Bank Crises. We Must Put Shadow Banks Under Public Control. truthout.org Recent bank failures in the U.S. have raised the prospect of yet another financial crisis and brought about renewed calls for stricter bank regulations rules. Yet, key questions remain: Why have banking crises become an essential feature of contemporary capitalism? Are strict bank regulations in a capitalist society really the answer to a problem caused by capitalist financial institutions… |

Canadian Tire Fire (2023-04-25). Canadian Tire Fire #58: Street Sweeps in Vancouver, Coastal Gaslink and RBC Developments, Prisoners on Hunger Strike. itsgoingdown.org photo: @AndreaWoo After decades of struggle, the Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation (Grassy Narrows) has secured a major win in their fight to stop clear-cutting on their lands. This month, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry notified the first nation that they are abandoning plans to open a portion of the forest to commercial…

Candice Bernd (2023-04-25). Abbott's Plan to Pardon Sgt. Who Killed BLM Protester May Already Be Backfiring. truthout.org Austin, Texas—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to pardon former U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was unanimously convicted by a Travis County jury this month for the 2020 murder of racial justice protester Garrett Foster, may already be backfiring, according to internal emails Truthout obtained from the Travis County District Attorney's office. According to an April 17 email from Travis County… |

Chris Bohner, Labor Notes. (2023-04-25). UFCW Convention: Reformers In Motion. popularresistance.org The United Food and Commercial Workers is one of the country's largest unions, with 1.2 million members in the U.S. and Canada, two-thirds of whom work in grocery stores. Like other unions, it has lost membership over the last decade, but it has managed to double its assets. | Reformers in the union are asking why. The UFCW caucus Essential Workers for Democracy has proposed a slate of amendments to expand rank and file power in the union and put resources into organizing and strike action. The proposals will be considered at the union's convention starting today in Las Vegas. The convention is held every five ye…

Chris Walker (2023-04-25). Alaska Supreme Court Says Partisan Gerrymandering Is Unconstitutional. truthout.org On Friday, the Alaska state Supreme Court ruled that the Alaska Redistricting Board — a state agency that is formally charged with redrawing political maps every ten years following the federal census — drew maps illegally, violating the state Constitution's equal protection doctrine. The court explicitly stated in its ruling that the maps were an illegal partisan gerrymander — the first decision… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-25). Gorsuch Failed to Report Real Estate Deal 9 Days After Joining Supreme Court. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch failed to disclose that the CEO of a prominent law firm that frequently argues cases before the Court purchased a large piece of property he had invested in — a transaction that occurred just days after Gorsuch had been appointed to the bench in 2017, a new report reveals. The report comes just weeks after a separate report uncovered that Justice Clarence Thomas… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-25). Joe Biden Announces Reelection Bid, Setting Up Likely Rematch With Donald Trump. truthout.org It's official: Democratic President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he is running for reelection in 2024. Biden announced his reelection bid in a campaign video sent to his supporters by email and on social media Tuesday morning. The video frames his presidential run as a continued "battle for the soul of America" and emphasizes the Republican Party's recent attacks on democracy and human… |

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-25). Russian Arms Control Official Says Serious Talks With US Aren't Possible. news.antiwar.com Vladimir Yermakov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Arms Control Department, said Tuesday that serious talks with the US and other Western countries aren't possible. "In the given circumstances, no major negotiations can be conducted with the United States or the West in general," Yermakov told the Russian news agency TASS. Yermakov also said …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-25). South Korea's Yoon Says US Spying Won't Impact Ties. news.antiwar.com South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol told NBC News that the recent leak of Pentagon documents that exposed US spying on Seoul would not impact ties between the two nations. "I believe that this matter is no reason to shake the ironclad trust that supports the US-South Korea alliance because it is based on shared values …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-25). US Says Taliban Killed ISIS-K Leader Behind Kabul Airport Bombing. news.antiwar.com US officials said on Tuesday that the Taliban has killed an ISIS-K leader that was responsible for the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the US evacuation from Afghanistan, which killed 170 Afghan civilians and 13 US troops. "Experts in the government are at high confidence that this individual … was indeed the key …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-25). Venezuela's Juan Guaido Lands in US Seeking Refuge. news.antiwar.com Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido, who the US backed in a failed coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, landed in Miami on Tuesday and is seeking "refuge" in the US, The Washington Post reported. The US recognized Guaido as the "interim president" in 2019, the same year of the attempted coup. The Trump administration's …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-25). Withdrawal of Turkish Troops from Syria Discussed in Moscow Talks. news.antiwar.com The Syrian Defense Ministry said Tuesday that the issue of withdrawing Turkish troops from northern Syria was discussed during talks in Moscow between the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Iran. The talks are part of a Russian effort to broker a normalization deal between Syria and Turkey, which started in …

Editor (2023-04-25). Global military spending reaches record $2,240 billion: SIPRI. mronline.org According to SIPRI, global military spending will reach a new record high of $2,240 billion in 2022.

Editor (2023-04-25). Indictment of African People's Socialist Party is a racist assault on the Black Liberation Movement. mronline.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally condemns and opposes the recent indictment of four members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), alongside three Russian nationals.

Editor (2023-04-25). U.S. pregnancy-related deaths skyrocket, capitalism is to blame. mronline.org A new report out from the National Center for Health Statistics finds that U.S. maternal deaths have increased by an alarming 40% since 2020.

Editor (2023-04-25). Afghanistan Watchdog Says 'You're Gonna See Pilferage' of Ukraine Aid. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-25). Breaking Down Your Tax Bill. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-25). Experts Warn Musk's Misleading Celebrity Twitter Blue Check Are FTC Violation. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-25). Patrick Lawrence: Force-Marching the Europeans. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost ZURICH—Am I the only American to travel overseas and feel embarrassed by the conduct of the diplomats Washington sends abroad to speak for our republic? It is pretty strange to find yourself, an ordinary citizen, apologizing for the intrusive, cajoling, bullying, badgering and otherwise crude utterances of this …

Editor (2023-04-25). Ralph Nader: Scranton Joe Nevermore — It's Always Been Delaware Joe. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader In early March 2023, President Joe Biden embedded in his proposed 2024 budget to Congress revenue increases through tax measures that the rich and corporations do not like. Like his predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, he doesn't really mean what he says. Biden's four proposed increases are significant because they would …

Editor (2023-04-25). Scott Ritter: Syria Comes in From the Cold. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-25). What the UK's Arrest of a French Publisher Means for Public Intellectuals the World Over. scheerpost.com

Final Straw (2023-04-25). Final Straw: Pro-Choice Activists Face 12 Years for Graffiti. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with two members of the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee about activists who face years in prison for pro-choice graffiti. Listen and Download HERE First up, a chat with two members of the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee doing solidarity for the 4 queer activists facing up…

Igor Derysh (2023-04-25). Georgia DA's Request for "Heightened Security" Signals Likely Trump Indictment. truthout.org Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis said Monday that she is planning to announce any potential indictments in her probe of TrumpWorld attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election over the summer. Willis sent a letter to the county sheriff's office warning of a need for "heightened security" ahead of the announcement over concerns of violence. The charges would be announced between… |

infobrics (2023-04-25). Ukraine will launch its offensive by April 30, anniversary of Hitler's death – Newsweek. infobrics.org Preparations for Ukraine's anticipated offensive is far from complete.

infobrics (2023-04-25). A BRICS Threat to the Dollar?>. infobrics.org Perceived threats to the dollar's role in the global financial system are nothing new; they have been a frequent occurrence since the 1980s. But until would-be challengers can find a credible alternative to the dollar for their own savings, the greenback's dominance will not really be in doubt…

infobrics (2023-04-25). China Endorses Brics Coalition's 'Spirit of Openness' Amid Tunisia's Reported Bid to Join. infobrics.org Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has said the economic co-operative bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, known as Brics, is open to new members…

infobrics (2023-04-25). BRICS Nations Push to Expand Global Influence to Counter the West's 'Destructive Actions'. infobrics.org The BRICS nations are focusing on increasing their international roles and "enhancing coordination on key multilateral platforms," Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs reportedly revealed after a meeting with BRICS ambassadors. He stressed "the need for joint efforts to counter destructive actions aimed at destroying the established security architecture."

infobrics (2023-04-25). US and Ukrainian agents plotted to assassinate Russians in Africa. infobrics.org The case raises suspicions about possible US involvement in Ukrainian terrorist attacks on Russian territory.

infobrics (2023-04-25). Treatment of Russia at UN shows need of its urgent reform or even replacement. infobrics.org Incessant Western-induced tensions serve as a testament to the notion that the UN should be reformed. Former UK PM Liz Truss floated the idea last year, one of the very few things she was right about, although her reasoning for the move was anything but altruistic.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-25). A Current Overview of the Conflict in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein For all those who speak of missed deadlines, of slow development of combat actions, of imminent collapse of the Russian economy, of certainty in the immediate and immediate expiration dates of the Russian missile and ammunition arsenals, it must be said that this is nothing more than desperate Western propaganda aimed at…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-25). Argentine Government Welcomes U.S. Army's Southern Command with Open Arms. libya360.wordpress.com People's Communication Network The head of the Southern Command, Laura Richardson, visited Argentina to review and discuss lithium, fresh water, oil and other assets. The head of the US Southern Command, Laura Richardson, arrived in Argentina on Sunday and held a private meeting with the Minister of Defense, Jorge Taiana, on Monday, after holding a…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-25). How Ordinary People Become Nazis: A Review of Robert Gellately's "Hitler's True Believers" libya360.wordpress.com Charles Wofford Imagine a political speech so venomous, so hate filled, so threatening, that at times it is impossible to understand the speaker. He rages against enemies foreign and domestic, against capitalism, against communism, against ethnic and political minorities, against disabled people, and insists on the superiority of his own nation. Thousands of torch-bearing zealots…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-25). More than Mercenaries: Police as the Crucible of Fascism in the US. libya360.wordpress.com Comrade Dremel Fascism is ascendant in the imperial core. The U.S. and its junior partners are waging an increasingly bloody war on all fronts, in an attempt to bolster the decaying husk of capital. The foot soldiers in this war are the police. Armed to the teeth and trained to kill, police are positioned as…

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Study: US COVID-19 Outcomes Tied to State Characteristics and Policies. jamanetwork.com Numbers of deaths and infections from COVID-19 varied up to almost 4-fold across the 50 states, even when factors like age and comorbidities were taken into account, according to an analysis of outcomes between January 1, 2020, and July 31, 2022.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Including Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Changes Hospital Rankings. jamanetwork.com Currently, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services evaluates hospitals' performance based on readmission and mortality outcomes from their fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries. Those opting for coverage under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which now represent almost 50% of Medicare beneficiaries, are not included in these hospital value-based programs.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Updates on the Way for US Organ Transplant System. jamanetwork.com New dashboards with deidentified data on organ procurement and transplants, a revamped information technology system, and a $67 million budget—more than twice what the government allocated in 2023—are among the suggested changes to the US's organ transplant system, according to a statement from the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Meta-analysis: Analgesics' Value for Lower Back Pain Uncertain. jamanetwork.com Considerable uncertainty surrounds the effectiveness and safety of analgesics for treatment of nonspecific, short-term lower back pain, according to an analysis of 98 randomized clinical trials involving 15‚ÄØ134 adults.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). WHO Warns "Very High" Global Risk as Cholera Cases Spread. jamanetwork.com The spread of the current cholera pandemic has accelerated since mid-2021, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) that noted the pandemic's "alarmingly high mortality rates." The situation could deteriorate further in the aftermath of cyclone Freddy, which hit southeast Africa in March.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Patient Information: Early Pregnancy Loss. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of early pregnancy loss.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Management of Early Pregnancy Loss. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights Clinical Update discusses the management of early pregnancy loss, including expectant, medical, and surgical management regimens.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Bacterial Consortium Therapy for Prevention of Recurrent C difficile Infection. jamanetwork.com This clinical trial compares the efficacy of 2 different doses of VE303, a defined bacterial consortium of 8 strains of commensal Clostridia, and placebo in preventing recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults at high risk.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). A Review of the Diagnosis and Management of Pituitary Adenomas. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of pituitary adenomas.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). JAMA Peer Reviewers in 2022. jamanetwork.com We sincerely thank the 2371 peer reviewers who completed manuscript reviews for JAMA in 2022.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). From "Things End" to Elegy: The Difference Diction Makes. jamanetwork.com The poem "Resuscitation Bay Elegy" is a study in the power of poetic diction, the way language's structure, syntax, and parts of speech are intentionally deployed by poets to create meaning and emotion.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Emulation of Randomized Clinical Trials With Database Analyses. jamanetwork.com This study uses results from randomized clinical trials as a reference to learn whether similar clinical conclusions could be drawn had the RCT protocol been translated and implemented as a database study protocol.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Biopsychosocial Intervention or Postural Therapy in Patients With Spine Pain—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Mr Zhu and colleagues for their interest in the SPINE CARE trial, which was intended to generate data that may be useful for the care of patients with spine pain presenting to primary care clinics.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Review of Progress and Challenges in Bacterial Meningitis—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to the Review article on bacterial meningitis, Dr Ait-Ali and colleagues describe the usefulness of the S pneumoniae ICT that can be performed on CSF of patients with suspected pneumococcal meningitis. I agree that this is a very sensitive and specific test for pneumococcal meningitis, and is particularly useful in hospitals without access to multiplex PCR assays. The S pneumoniae immunochromatographic test is also less expensive and faster than PCR assays and is an invaluable tool, especially in resource-limited countries where it has been evaluated.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Biopsychosocial Intervention or Postural Therapy in Patients With Spine Pain. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent randomized clinical trial reported a significant effect of "identified, coordinate, and enhance" (ICE) care or postural therapy on disability among patients with acute and subacute spinal pain. While we agree with the study's conclusions, we believe that the between-group effect of this trial should be interpreted with caution.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Review of Progress and Challenges in Bacterial Meningitis. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We read with interest the recent Review on bacterial meningitis and agree that prompt diagnosis and early adequate antibiotic therapy are crucial for the prognosis. Although polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are extremely useful both for differentiating between bacterial and aseptic meningitis and for bacterial identification, we believe that the role of immunochromatographic tests (ICTs) should not be overlooked.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the actual measured quantities of melatonin and cannabidiol (CBD) in products marketed and sold in the US as melatonin gummies compared with the quantities declared on their labels.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Trends in Buprenorphine Initiation and Retention in the United States, 2016-2022. jamanetwork.com This study uses data from an all-payer database of prescriptions dispensed in US retail pharmacies to assess trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention during 2016-2022.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). The Present Status of Viruses and Virus Diseases. jamanetwork.com A hundred years ago the existence of viruses was unknown. The beginning of knowledge of this group of infectious agents indeed goes back only a half century. It is not yet fifty years since Beijerinck established that the infectious agent of tobacco mosaic disease is filtrable and called it a "contagious living fluid" and since Loeffler and Frosch identified the first ascertained virus disease of animals, foot-and-mouth disease. In the decade or so which followed a small number of other plant and animal diseases were identified as of virus origin. Among these were yellow fever, rabies, vaccinia-variola and poliom…

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Looking Back and Moving Forward— JAMA 2022 Year in Review. jamanetwork.com JAMA is celebrating its 140th year of publication in 2023. As we look to the journal's future, we take this opportunity to reflect on 2022 and the major milestones that set the direction for us moving forward. We do so with deep gratitude to the authors, peer reviewers, and readers who continue to place their trust in JAMA as a leading journal dedicated to advancing the science of medicine and the health of the public. Three themes punctuate the reflections on 2022.

jamanetwork (2023-04-25). Randomized Trials vs Real-World Evidence. jamanetwork.com Noting that randomized clinical trials (RCTs) "generally yield the strongest inferences about the effects of medical treatments,"(p984) the AMA Manual of Style instructs that "randomized trials may use terms such as effect and causal relationship,"(p983) In contrast, the manual claims that observational studies "cannot lead to causal inferences"(p994) and thus "should be described in terms of association or correlation and should avoid cause-and-effect wording."(p983) Nevertheless, analyses of observational data—often consisting of real-world evidence from databases of medical claims and electronic health r…

Jeremy Appel, Jacobin. (2023-04-25). Canada's Largest-Ever Strike Against A Sole Employer Is Underway. popularresistance.org Canada is in the midst of the largest strike against a single employer in the country's history. On April 19, 155,000 public sector workers — who have been without a contract for more than two years — walked off the job, setting up 250 picket lines across Canada. Thus far, the government's approach to negotiations with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has been, at best, ham-fisted. | The bulk of the workers — 120,000 employees of various government departments who answer to the Treasury Board — are asking for an annual 4.5 percent wage increase retroactive to June 2021, when ne…

Kit O'Connell (2023-04-25). Texas Agriculture Dept Tells Employees to Dress According to "Biological Gender" truthout.org Transgender and gender nonconforming employees of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) received an unwelcome surprise last Monday: a new dress code that continues Governor Greg Abbott's campaign of anti-LGBTQ+ oppression. The Observer obtained a copy of the policy on Friday. The opening sentences of the memorandum, titled "Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,"… |

kwjorinoco (2023-04-25). Cabello: Guaidó Fled Because His Party Will Not Back His Candidacy. orinocotribune.com

kwjorinoco (2023-04-25). FANB Destroys Illegal Cache of Fuel in Bolívar State. orinocotribune.com During patrol work, members of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) seized a fuel depot used for illegal mining in La Paragua sector, Bolívar state. | Through social media, the strategic operational commander of the FANB, Domingo Hernández Lárez, commented that "these deposits are used for the destruction of nature and depredation of the environment in security zones and areas protected by the state." | En el estado Bolívar, sector la Paragua,

Luis Feliz Leon, In These Times. (2023-04-25). Can Iowa Meatpacking Workers Take On Tyson? popularresistance.org Gloria Ortiz's parents spotted a sign one day looming over the fields of strawberries in California's Central Coast. It was announcing $11-an-hour wages for meatpacking in Iowa. They had been picking strawberries for $35 a day. | "So we came from Santa Maria, California, to this town, for Tyson," Ortiz says. | Her parents took jobs at the Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa, in 1994, just as the meatpacking industry was in a race to the bottom. In the 1980s, meatpacking companies had begun vertically integrating their operations to control the whole supply chain, from the farmers who rais…

Margaret Kimberley (2023-04-25). Chinese 'Police Stations' and War Propaganda. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley — Apr 19, 2023 | The U.S. can shoot down balloons, call names, and claim that China has "police stations" in New York City. It cannot stop the decline of its own making as it engages in war propaganda theater. | "Right now there are changes — the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years — and we are the ones driving these changes together." President Lula da Silva of Brazil recently visited China's President Xi Jinping. French President Emmanuel Macron, Bela…

Michael A. Lebowitz (2023-04-25). An Interview with Michael A. Lebowitz on 'Capital', "Real Socialism," and Venezuela. mronline.org "While socialists need to begin with the existing concepts of fairness as reflected in the moral economy of the working class, to the extent that those concepts of fairness are contrary to the principle advanced in the Communist Manifesto that 'the free development of each is the condition for the free development of all,' they must be rejected." —Michael Lebowitz…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-25). Shameful Attack by the German State: Palestinian Prisoners' Day Demonstrations in Berlin Banned by Police. orinocotribune.com By Samidoun — Apr 13, 2023 | On 13 April 2023, the Berlin police banned two demonstrations marking the Palestinian Prisoners' Day on 15 and 16 April, including the 16 April demonstration organized by Samidoun Deutschland. | This heinous attack by the German state against Palestinian rights, freedoms, expression and existence, is in accordance with Germany's support for and admiration of the ethnostate model that the zionist occupation presents. It is also important to note, that this attack follows the 2022 ban on Nakba Day demonstrations, which was met with widespread condemnation in Germany and around the…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-25). Amid mounting political crisis, Peru's de-facto president swears in four new ministers. peoplesdispatch.org Indigenous and social organizations, as well as trade unions, have decided to intensify protests against the government of de-facto president Dina Boluarte. They are demanding her resignation, the release of her predecessor Pedro Castillo, the dissolution of Congress, and fresh elections…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-25). Austrian communists enter Salzburg State Assembly for the first time since 1949. peoplesdispatch.org The alliance led by KPàñ performed particularly well in the city of Salzburg, securing 21.8% of the votes and emerging as the second largest force. The regional election saw the incumbent Christian Democrat-Green-Liberal coalition lose its majority…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-25). Egypt adds 82 individuals, including several journalists, to new terror 'watchlist'. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, April 22, the Egyptian government Since coming to power, the el-…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-25). Is the US spooked by the possibility of peace breaking out in West Asia? peoplesdispatch.org NewsClick's Prabir Purkyastha analyzes the recent developments in West Asia, including discussions between countries which have long been hostile to each other. He also talks about the US response to these initiatives…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-25). Two Palestinians killed in the occupied territories in a single day. peoplesdispatch.org The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces since the beginning of this year has now gone up to 99, which includes 16 minors…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-25). What place does multilateralism have in a 'rules-based international order'? peoplesdispatch.org The UN Security Council discussed challenges and need for effective multilateralism in global politics with representatives from various countries asserting that unilateral measures adopted by some Western countries violate the UN Charter, threaten global peace, and aggravate human suffering…

POTP (2023-04-25). Video: Vera Sharav's Historic Nuremberg Speech, Eugenics Then and Now. globalresearch.ca

Robert F. Kennedy Jr (2023-04-25). Video: RFK Jr. (And Others) Expose the CIA's Involvement in the COVID Plandemic. globalresearch.ca

Ryan McCarty, Left Voice. (2023-04-25). University Of Michigan Graduate Student Strike Continues. popularresistance.org Graduate student workers at the University of Michigan have been winning a series of small skirmishes in their strike against the huge billionaire institution. But the university administration has shown the darker side of their corporate-style approach to negotiating with their own students, turning increasingly to violence in the face of community support for strikers. | The strike, which began on March 29, came after several months of negotiations, and were often stalled by administration in moves to limit the format of bargaining meetings. When the roughly 2,400 graduate student workers overwhelmingly voted i…

Sam Knight, Truthout. (2023-04-25). Workers Fighting Union-Busting Have A New Legal Tool. popularresistance.org A company accused of lying about retirement benefits to stop workers from organizing can be sued in a class-action lawsuit, a federal judge ruled. | The decision came on April 7 after the defendant, the California-based grocery retailer Save Mart Supermarkets, asked the judge to dismiss the case, which experts are calling a creative use of labor law against union-busting. | The suit hinges on promises made by managers about retirement benefits to undercut the appeal of union membership to employees, a common tactic in campaigns against labor organizing. A ruling against Save Mart could haunt companies that have u…

Zane McNeill (2023-04-25). Florida Passes Bill That Allows for "Legal Kidnapping" of Transgender Children. truthout.org The Florida House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow state courts to intervene in custody disputes and remove transgender children who are receiving gender-affirming care from supportive families with whom they live. In extreme circumstances, legal experts say this may even "involve the state taking physical custody of a child." SB 254 would classify gender-affirming care for… |

Ryan Cristián (2023-04-25). Mark Skidmore PhD Interview — The COVID-19 Agenda & The Bastardization Of The Peer Review Process. thelastamericanvagabond.com Since the beginning of the COVID-19 illusion we have seen a very disconcerting wave of suppression and outright censorship, but the most concerning aspect of this was when we saw the first peer reviewed study, in unprecedented fashion, removed by the outlet's editorial team in contradiction of the peer review process and disputed by the

WSWS (2023-04-25). Royal Mail workers oppose Communication Workers Union's sell-out deal: "This will never be forgiven." wsws.org Royal Mail workers in England, Scotland and Wales are continuing to send their views on the brutal work regime agreed between company executives and the CWU bureaucracy.

WSWS (2023-04-25). London United bus drivers denounce Unite's below-inflation pay ballot. wsws.org Unite insisted its members vote on a de facto pay cut. A lump sum payment was thrown in by the company to help Unite ram the deal through.

WSWS (2023-04-25). International Monetary Fund demands cuts as Egypt faces bankruptcy. wsws.org As Egypt's debt has risen, government's expenditure has gone on debt servicing rather than health, education and welfare.

WSWS (2023-04-25). "Those he inspired will rise up, and like him, use their talents and their passions for good"—Minamata director Andrew Levitas marks the passing of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. wsws.org The death late last month of the multi-talented Ryuichi Sakamoto has seen an outpouring of tributes on social media from his artistic collaborators and fans.

WSWS (2023-04-25). Australian indigenous Voice seeks to entrench existing elite. wsws.org What is most striking about the Voice design report is its thoroughly anti-democratic character, explicitly rejecting the very idea of elections to the four-year posts on the Voice.

WSWS (2023-04-25). Australian defence review outlines massive military build-up for war with China. wsws.org The Labor government's review calls for a "whole-of-nation" mobilisation, aimed at "projecting" aggressive military power throughout the region, clearly targeting China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). EU-China relations should not be tied to the Ukraine crisis: Chinese envoy to EU. ecns.cn The EU should not view the China-EU relations through the "prism" of the Ukraine crisis and should not sacrifice the China-EU relations and the interests of China as the cost to develop its relations with the U.S.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Cross-border passenger train on track to boost trade, relations with Laos. ecns.cn What can a high-quality railway bring to a less-developed region? China has answered that question with decades of efforts to build railways across the country, and those efforts have borne fruit.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). ChatGPT craze drives domestic innovation. ecns.cn China's natural language processing (NLP) development is expected to see rapid development as Microsoft-backed ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm. But additional joint efforts are needed for more homegrown breakthroughs.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Premier calls for advancing ties with Cuba. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for strengthened strategic coordination and pragmatic cooperation between China and Cuba to make joint efforts to build a China-Cuba community with a shared future.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Foreign Ministry: China respects sovereign status of all countries. ecns.cn China has always respected the sovereign status of all former Soviet republics and this position has not changed, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, after recent remarks on the issue by Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Xi meets new envoys, urges joint efforts. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Monday China's commitment to peaceful development, saying that the nation will create more opportunities for the world with its own development and work with other countries to jointly deal with global challenges.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Sufficient travel urged to break 'vicious cycle'. ecns.cn Scholars from the United States and China expressed hope during a seminar for robust travel between the two countries to resume, and said both sides should remove obstacles to the process.

Andrew Perez (2023-04-25). Pelosi Gets Hospital Lobbyists' Award After Blocking Reforms. levernews.com

David Sirota (2023-04-25). Joe Manchin's Tax Hike On The Working Class. levernews.com

David Sirota (2023-04-25). Thomas Helped Kill Eviction Ban Threatening Benefactor's Business. levernews.com

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2023-04-24: News Headlines

WSWS (2023-04-25). Former Louisville cop who killed Breonna Taylor rehired as nearby county sheriff's deputy. wsws.org Myles Cosgrove, the LMPD officer who fired the fatal shot that killed Taylor in her apartment in March 2020 but was never charged with a crime, has been hired by Carroll County as a deputy sheriff.

WSWS (2023-04-25). The emergence of a dangerous fungus, Candida auris, in US health care systems. wsws.org A highly multi-drug-resistant fungus is emerging as a public health threat in the United States.

WSWS (2023-04-25). January 6 conspiracy trial: Prosecutor alleges Proud Boys saw themselves "as Donald Trump's army" wsws.org US Assistant attorney Conor Mulroe told jurors that the Proud Boys were a "violent gang" fighting to "keep their preferred leader in power no matter what the law or the courts had to say about it."

WSWS (2023-04-25). PSOE-Podemos government exhumes remains of Spanish fascist Primo de Rivera. wsws.org Spain's pseudo-left Podemos party is continuing without interruption the bourgeoisie's legitimization of Spanish fascist criminals of the 20th century.

WSWS (2023-04-25). Mobilize all autoworkers to fight plant closures and mass layoffs! Defend the right to every job! wsws.org The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees calls for coordinated action by all United Auto Workers members and the building of rank-and-file committees in every factory to stop plant closings and mass layoffs.

trtworld (2023-04-25). Poll: Gun violence, homelessness worry young Americans. trtworld.com Nearly 75 percent of young Americans think homelessness can happen to anyone; 40 percent worried about falling victim to gun violence. | Poll: Gun violence, homelessness worry young Americans…




trtworld (2023-04-25). French health minister 'unwelcomed' in city of Poitiers over pension reform. trtworld.com President Emmanuel Macron signed the bill after the Constitutional Council finished its review, despite demands by trade unions to drop the measure, which has triggered weeks of protests. | French health minister 'unwelcomed' in city of Poitiers over pension reform…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Indonesia hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning lifted. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Appliance maker Whirlpool's results beat on N. America strength. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Britain to take on Big Tech with new legal powers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Exclusive – EU tweaks draft patent rules making it easier for patent holders to sue. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). First Republic Bank deposits tumble more than US$100 billion as it explores options. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Japan raises view on imports, sees rising bankruptcies. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Marketmind: South Korea to avoid recession … just. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Netflix plans to invest $2.5 billion in South Korea – Yonhap. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). South Korea economy averts recession but faces strong headwinds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Commentary: 10 years after Bangladesh factory collapse, fast fashion still comes with deadly risks. channelnewsasia.com By the time garments reach stores thousands of miles away from where they were made, they would have traversed a complex and fragmented global supply network where unsafe conditions and abuse can flourish, says this University of Michigan professor.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Commentary: Fresh COVID-19 wave in Singapore could have a long tail of long COVID. channelnewsasia.com The recent spike in COVID-19 infections driven by XBB subvariants may be part of living with endemic COVID-19. But there is still the concern of long COVID, which may increase with reinfection, says infectious diseases doctor Loh Jiashen.




channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Commentary: Cleaners are the unsung heroes of Singapore's clean city. channelnewsasia.com A recent survey showed that public satisfaction with cleanliness remains high in Singapore. Cleaners play a crucial role in this, says writer Richard Hartung.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm regular Richard Lewis diagnosed with Parkinson's. channelnewsasia.com The 75-year-old actor disclosed his diagnosis on Twitter on Sunday (Apr 23), saying he learned he had Parkinson's two years ago after he began walking stiffly and shuffling his feet.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Fatal accident involving epilepsy patient raises 'grey areas' around fitness to drive, say doctors. channelnewsasia.com Not all drivers who develop serious health conditions listen to medical advice not to drive, and doctors are concerned about breaching medical confidentiality if they report their patients.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Chapman leads chase as NZ draw Pakistan T20 series. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Disbanded FC Mariupol reborn in Brazilian community. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Mourinho laments Roma's injuries after loss at Atalanta. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Why does my scalp sometimes smell and what can I do about it? channelnewsasia.com The hair experts shed insights on why this happens and advice on how to tackle this issue. And guess what? It's more than just washing your hair more often to get rid of the odour.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Here's what actually happens in your brain if you get a good night's sleep — and if you don't. channelnewsasia.com New research has discovered why sleep is so important to the brain: It not only flushes away the brain's waste products, sleep also consolidates your memory and protects you against the risk of Alzheimer's disease among other benefits.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-25). Canada to support Sudanese residents with new immigration measures. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Luxury sector getting back on track. ecns.cn Leading international luxury brands have posted strong growth, boosted by a recovering Chinese luxury market in the first quarter, with more new stores and upgraded digital experiences from luxury houses attracting a rising number of local mid-to-high income consumers.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Cross-border passenger train on track to boost trade, relations with Laos. ecns.cn What can a high-quality railway bring to a less-developed region? China has answered that question with decades of efforts to build railways across the country, and those efforts have borne fruit.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). World shifts away from using the dollar. ecns.cn Economies across the world are exploring the use of convenient currencies other than the United States dollar for trading.




ecns.cn (2023-04-24). New system heralds better listed firms. ecns.cn The Chinese capital market is heading for further maturity as the central regulators aim to optimize the independent director system and tackle listed companies' possible misconduct, thereby improving A-share companies' quality, said experts.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). ChatGPT craze drives domestic innovation. ecns.cn China's natural language processing (NLP) development is expected to see rapid development as Microsoft-backed ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm. But additional joint efforts are needed for more homegrown breakthroughs.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Premier calls for advancing ties with Cuba. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for strengthened strategic coordination and pragmatic cooperation between China and Cuba to make joint efforts to build a China-Cuba community with a shared future.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Foreign Ministry: China respects sovereign status of all countries. ecns.cn China has always respected the sovereign status of all former Soviet republics and this position has not changed, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, after recent remarks on the issue by Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Xi meets new envoys, urges joint efforts. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Monday China's commitment to peaceful development, saying that the nation will create more opportunities for the world with its own development and work with other countries to jointly deal with global challenges.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). EU-China relations should not be tied to the Ukraine crisis: Chinese envoy to EU. ecns.cn The EU should not view the China-EU relations through the "prism" of the Ukraine crisis and should not sacrifice the China-EU relations and the interests of China as the cost to develop its relations with the U.S.




ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Sufficient travel urged to break 'vicious cycle'. ecns.cn Scholars from the United States and China expressed hope during a seminar for robust travel between the two countries to resume, and said both sides should remove obstacles to the process.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Chinese draft law to prohibit entry to important glaciers in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for protection. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers are working on the final review of a draft law that emphasizes the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by specifying particular requirements.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Montreal EV Show attracts enterprises and visitors. ecns.cn The 6th Montreal Electric Vehicle Show was held in Montreal, Canada's second-largest city, from Friday to Sunday local time. More than 50 electric vehicles from over 20 global car brands were displayed at the show. "ÄÄ…

Staff (2023-04-24). Norwegian Refugee Council: Violence, Climate & Poverty Are Fueling Migration from Central America. democracynow.org We continue our conversation with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who has just returned from Honduras. He calls on the international community to do more to help in Central America, where one in three people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, and gangs, drug trafficking and violence are forcing many to flee north. North Americans, says Egeland, must "honor the legitimate asylum applications for protection of people" from their "own neighborhood."…

Staff (2023-04-24). Sudan Will Be "Nightmare Beyond Belief" If Conflict Grows, Warns Humanitarian Leader Jan Egeland. democracynow.org As fighting continues in Sudan between the military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, we speak with Norwegian Refugee Council head Jan Egeland, who says humanitarian work in the country has been paralyzed as a result of the power struggle. "There is hardly any humanitarian work in large parts of Sudan," says Egeland, who adds that the conflict has already devolved into a war that "will be impossible to stop if it lasts for much longer."…

Staff (2023-04-24). What's Next in Legal Fight over Mifepristone? Supreme Court Protects Access to Abortion Pill for Now. democracynow.org The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday halted a ban and other restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, keeping the nation's most popular abortion method available for now as an appeal of the nationwide ban on the pill plays out. The ban was issued earlier this month by the Trump-appointed Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who ruled the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year-old approval of the drug was invalid. The case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court again after making its way through a lower appeals court. We speak with Mary Ziegler, law professor at the University of California, Da…

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Sufficient travel urged to break 'vicious cycle'. ecns.cn Scholars from the United States and China expressed hope during a seminar for robust travel between the two countries to resume, and said both sides should remove obstacles to the process.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Chinese draft law to prohibit entry to important glaciers in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for protection. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers are working on the final review of a draft law that emphasizes the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by specifying particular requirements.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Montreal EV Show attracts enterprises and visitors. ecns.cn The 6th Montreal Electric Vehicle Show was held in Montreal, Canada's second-largest city, from Friday to Sunday local time. More than 50 electric vehicles from over 20 global car brands were displayed at the show. "ÄÄ…

Staff (2023-04-24). Norwegian Refugee Council: Violence, Climate & Poverty Are Fueling Migration from Central America. democracynow.org We continue our conversation with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who has just returned from Honduras. He calls on the international community to do more to help in Central America, where one in three people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, and gangs, drug trafficking and violence are forcing many to flee north. North Americans, says Egeland, must "honor the legitimate asylum applications for protection of people" from their "own neighborhood."…

Staff (2023-04-24). Sudan Will Be "Nightmare Beyond Belief" If Conflict Grows, Warns Humanitarian Leader Jan Egeland. democracynow.org As fighting continues in Sudan between the military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, we speak with Norwegian Refugee Council head Jan Egeland, who says humanitarian work in the country has been paralyzed as a result of the power struggle. "There is hardly any humanitarian work in large parts of Sudan," says Egeland, who adds that the conflict has already devolved into a war that "will be impossible to stop if it lasts for much longer."…

Staff (2023-04-24). What's Next in Legal Fight over Mifepristone? Supreme Court Protects Access to Abortion Pill for Now. democracynow.org The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday halted a ban and other restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, keeping the nation's most popular abortion method available for now as an appeal of the nationwide ban on the pill plays out. The ban was issued earlier this month by the Trump-appointed Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who ruled the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year-old approval of the drug was invalid. The case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court again after making its way through a lower appeals court. We speak with Mary Ziegler, law professor at the University of California, Da…

Staff (2023-04-24). Sudan: Death Toll Tops 420 as Fear Grows That Fighting Between Rival Generals Could Lead to Proxy War. democracynow.org The United States and other countries moved to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Sudan over the weekend amid fighting between rival military factions that's killed at least 420 people and injured over 3,700 more, in a crisis that began on April 15 when the Sudanese military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces began exchanging fire in the capital Khartoum, further dashing hopes of a return of civilian rule in the country. CNN reports the powerful Russian mercenary group Wagner has backed the RSF by providing the paramilitaries with surface-to-air missiles. Wagner founder Yevgeny P…

Staff (2023-04-24). Headlines for April 24, 2023. democracynow.org Diplomats Lead Sudan Exodus as Sudanese Reel from Intense Fighting, Food and Power Shortages, SCOTUS Keeps Abortion Pill Mifepristone on Market While Challenge to Ban Proceeds, Peru's Ex-President Alejandro Toledo Detained, Facing Corruption Charges Following U.S. Extradition, Kenya Exhumes Bodies of 47 Cult Members Who Starved Themselves to Death, Burkina Faso Attack Near Malian Border Kills 60 People, Thousands of Asylum Seekers Make Their Way Up Mexico to Protest Migrant Abuse, Mississippi GOP Expands State Control Over Police and Courts in Majority-Black Jackson, Rasheed Williams AKA "Koka Da Doll…

WSWS (2023-04-24). New York Philharmonic will not perform Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony. wsws.org The highly regarded Russian conductor Tugan Sokhiev was scheduled to lead the orchestra in a rendition of the Soviet master's most famous works, composed during the devastating 1941-1944 siege of Leningrad, and performed in that city in August 1942.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Germany: Public Service Action Committee calls for vote against wage cuts and to prepare for an all-out strike. wsws.org The new contract agreed by the Verdi union on Saturday will mean cuts in real wages under conditions of high inflation.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Sudan fighting provokes mass exodus. wsws.org United Nations figures show that more than 420 people have been killed, including at least 256 civilians, and more than 3,500 wounded since fighting broke out on April 15.

WSWS (2023-04-24). UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee resolves to fight Communication Workers Union sell-out deal. wsws.org The fight begins now at every mail centre and delivery office across Royal Mail Group to deliver a resounding NO vote to this sell-out agreement.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Sri Lankan pseudo-left FSP and IUSF silent on their thuggish attack against IYSSE socialist campaigner. wsws.org The Frontline Socialist Party and Inter University Student Federation, which posture as champions of democratic rights at press conferences and meetings, violently oppose the IYSSE and students exercising their democratic rights on university campuses.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Los Angeles teachers: No to the UTLA sell-out! Demand the immediate release of the full contract and adequate time to study it! wsws.org Nearly an entire week has passed since the United Teachers of Los Angeles and the School District suddenly announced a new tentative agreement. But neither has yet to release any details.

WSWS (2023-04-24). This week in history: April 24-30. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Television writer on fight with studios, networks: "We're looking at the extinction of writing as a profession" wsws.org The WSWS recently spoke to a veteran television writer about the issues facing writers and the upcoming strike deadline. The writer chose to remain anonymous.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Yellen lays out economic war against China. wsws.org In pursuit of its objectives, the US has imposed a range of sanctions aimed at crippling high-tech development in China, on the grounds that this affects national security…

WSWS (2023-04-24). Australia: Student pseudo-left group slanders the SEP and the IYSSE. wsws.org The pseudo-left group at the University of Newcastle defended the anti-democratic #MeToo witch-hunt and the trade union bureaucracy, which has attacked the wages and conditions of workers for decades.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Anti-China AUKUS pact fuels tensions in the Pacific. wsws.org A group of former Pacific leaders has warned that AUKUS signals a greater militarisation of the region and is "triggering an arms race by bringing war much closer to home."

WSWS (2023-04-24). NATO declares "Ukraine will become a member:" A prelude to direct NATO-Russia war. wsws.org NATO is preparing to turn its involvement in the war, which up to this point has largely had an indirect character, into a direct intervention, involving the potential deployment of US and NATO combat troops to Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Unite to fight job cuts and concessions! Build the Warren Truck Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The following is the founding statement of the rank-and-file committee at the Stellantis assembly plant in suburban Detroit.

WSWS (2023-04-24). State board could declare U-M strike illegal: Who is on the Michigan Employment Relations Commission? wsws.org The recommendation of judge David Peltz that the strike is illegal demonstrates that graduate students face a political struggle against the Democratic Party administration of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and its supporters in the AFT and GEO leadership.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Union for West Coast dockworkers in the US announces "tentative agreement," but refuses to share details. wsws.org The announcement of the agreement last Thursday is clearly aimed at pre-empting the growing rank-and-file rebellion, expressed in a series of work stoppages at Southern California ports.

WSWS (2023-04-24). After visiting China, Lula hosts Russian foreign minister in Brazil. wsws.org The US and the European Union reacted furiously to Lula's statements that Ukraine and Russia are both responsible for the war.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Tens of millions at risk as new COVID-19 cases explode in India. wsws.org Soon to become the world's most populous country, passing China, India is undergoing a new and massive surge in COVID-19, caused by the rapid proliferation of the Omicron virus XBB.1.16.

Monica Moorehead (2023-04-24). May Day being commemorated in the U.S. workers.org A number of U.S. cities are gearing up for May Day (International Workers Day) 2023 with actions that highlight labor struggles, especially those involving young workers organizing at Starbucks and Amazon. But May Day is about much more than workers who are carrying out dynamic organizing campaigns. It encompasses the . . . |

John Catalinotto (2023-04-24). Fred Goldstein, 1938-2023, Marxist writer and fighter. workers.org Fred Goldstein, who spent close to six decades as an organizer, educator, writer and thinker building Workers World Party, died in New York City on April 11 after a long illness. He was 84. Fred Goldstein. WW Photo In the decades following the counterrevolution of 1989-91 in the Soviet Union, . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-04-24). U.S. hands off the antiwar movement and the African People's Socialist Party. workers.org The lightly edited statement was issued April 23, 2023. The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) condemns the indictment of Omali Yeshitela, chairman of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and other members for expressing their views on Ukraine. The indictment charges them with "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. . . . |

Carlos Lopes Pereira (2023-04-24). Progressive Africa in solidarity with Cuba. workers.org This article was published in Avante, the weekly newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, on April 13. Translation: John Catalinotto. The South African Communist Party has reaffirmed its support for convening, later this year, an Africa-Cuba Solidarity Conference. According to the SACP, this is an important initiative to bring together . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-04-24). Puerto Rican community protests the Hispanic Federation's annual gala. workers.org The following is a slightly edited version of a press release issued April 18 by The Puerto Rico Is Not for Sale Campaign coalition. April 20, 2023 protest, New York. WW PHOTO: Toni Arenstein On April 20, The Puerto Rico Is Not for Sale Campaign protested the Hispanic Federation's Annual . . . |

trtworld (2023-04-24). US: Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire after hundreds killed. trtworld.com Blinken says the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have agreed to implement a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24 after intense negotiation over the past 48 hours. | US: Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire after hundreds killed…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Popular host Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News in surprise move. trtworld.com Fox offered no explanation for the stunning move, saying that the last broadcast of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" aired last Friday. | Popular host Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News in surprise move…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Deadly explosions rock counter-terrorism office in northwestern Pakistan. trtworld.com No one immediately claimed responsibility for the twin explosions that killed at least 12 people and left more than 50 injured. | Deadly explosions rock counter-terrorism office in northwestern Pakistan…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Sudan 'on edge of abyss' after 10 days of brutal fighting: UN chief. trtworld.com The ongoing fighting between rival forces has killed at least 427 people killed and wounded more than 3,700, UN agencies say. | Sudan 'on edge of abyss' after 10 days of brutal fighting: UN chief…

trtworld (2023-04-24). UK, EU announce new tougher sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard. trtworld.com British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces travel ban and assets freeze on four individuals and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps "in its entirety". | UK, EU announce new tougher sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank. trtworld.com The killing is the first in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in almost two weeks. | Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Sotheby's to break records with auction of world's largest ruby this June. trtworld.com Sotheby's to auction world's largest ruby, the 55.22-carat Estrela de Fura in New York, estimated to achieve more than $30 million. | Sotheby's to break records with auction of world's largest ruby this June…

trtworld (2023-04-24). China's moon mission to test 3D printing technology for habitation. trtworld.com China plans to launch its Chang'e 6, 7 and 8 missions to further explore and investigate the moon's resources for long-term human habitation. | China's moon mission to test 3D printing technology for habitation…

trtworld (2023-04-24). 'Charlatans distorting history': Türkiye slams US remarks on 1915 events. trtworld.com Türkiye objects to the presentation of the 1915 events as "genocide," describing them as a tragedy in which both sides suffered casualties. | 'Charlatans distorting history': Türkiye slams US remarks on 1915 events…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Amazon indigenous woman wins Goldman environment prize. trtworld.com Alessandra Korap, an indigenous woman from the Brazilian Amazon, has been awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for her work fighting against illegal mining and large-scale projects aimed at facilitating soybean exports in the Tapajos River Basin. | Amazon indigenous woman wins Goldman environment prize…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Countries evacuate citizens amidst raging battle in Sudan. trtworld.com World nations rush to evacuate their citizens from battle-raged Sudan as hundreds of people have been killed in the ongoing fight between two rival generals since April 15. | Countries evacuate citizens amidst raging battle in Sudan…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Sudan's healthcare system collapses amid conflict. trtworld.com Battles between the forces of two rival generals have turned Khartoum into a war zone, shutting down hospitals and preventing health professionals from providing care. | Sudan's healthcare system collapses amid conflict…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Ethiopia announces peace talks with rebel group in Oromia. trtworld.com The government of Ethiopia will begin peace negotiation with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group active in the country's largest and most populous region. | Ethiopia announces peace talks with rebel group in Oromia…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon visits Myanmar. trtworld.com Ban Ki-moon is a member of "The Elders" group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, which works to promote peace and defuse conflicts. | Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon visits Myanmar…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Berlin airport grinds to a halt as security workers strike over pay. trtworld.com Europe's biggest economy has seen some of the most disruptive strikes in decades this year as unions press for higher wages to offset the surging cost of living. | Berlin airport grinds to a halt as security workers strike over pay…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Malaria surges in Pakistan, Malawi after climate crisis-driven disasters. trtworld.com The groups most vulnerable to malaria are children under the age of five and pregnant women, with deaths largely down to late diagnosis and treatment. | Malaria surges in Pakistan, Malawi after climate crisis-driven disasters…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Economic System in Islam Compared with Capitalism and Socialism. transcend.org Abstract: This paper covers some popular Islamic Economic topics in a short and lucid style for those who want to know the basic Islamic concepts of economy. The topic, the economic system in Islam, might cause astonishment among Muslims who received Western style education.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). G7 Endorses Japan's Fukushima Water Discharge Plans. transcend.org 16 Apr 2023 – Ignoring Science, Environmental Protection and International Law – Legacy of Fukushima disaster proves that nuclear energy is no solution to energy and climate crises.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). 'Spreading Faster than Ever': Bangladesh's Tea Pickers Have World's Highest Rate of Leprosy. transcend.org Despite the WHO declaring it eliminated in 1998, thousands of tea pickers have caught the disease.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Now so Huge and Permanent That a Coastal Ecosystem Is Thriving on It. transcend.org 18 Apr 2023 – Scientists found thriving communities of coastal creatures living on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — a 620,000 square mile swirl of trash in the ocean between California and Hawaii.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). More Unanswered Red Flags Regarding Jack Teixeira and the Pentagon Leaks. transcend.org 16 Apr 2023 – Former military and intelligence professionals voiced doubts about the allegations that he removed TOP SECRET documents and posted them to a gamer chat. They agree that something is not right and the media account does not make sense… I remain skeptical of the narrative and hope by raising these questions that some journalists will try to get to the ground truth.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). 'It May Be in No One's Interest to Reveal More': Cancelling Facts That Challenge Establishment Power. transcend.org Journalists Pushing For Less Transparency…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Africa, Now Squeezed to the Bones. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – As many as 45 African countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have been further squeezed as funding shrinks to lowest ever levels; a portion of the so-called aid goes back to the rich donor countries. See what happens.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Peru's Coup-Plotting Congress Has 6% Approval, 91% Disapproval (but Full US Backing). transcend.org 17 Apr 2023 – Peru's coup-plotting, right-wing-controlled congress has 6% approval and 91% disapproval. Unelected leader Dina Boluarte has 15% approval and 78% disapproval. But they have the full support of the US, Canada, and foreign mining corporations.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Pentagon Documents Leak: Here's What You Need to Know. transcend.org 11 Apr 2023 – Documents posted online appeared to reveal details of how US agencies spy on other nations, including allies.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Natu Natu (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Oscar Winning Video from the South Indian Film "RRR" at the 2023 Academy Award Ceremony | Click on Watch on YouTube and enjoy the exquisite Indian show.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Leaks Reveal Reality behind U.S. Propaganda in Ukraine. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – The U.S. corporate media's first response to the leaking of secret documents about the war in Ukraine was to throw some mud in the water, declare "nothing to see here," and cover it as a depoliticized crime story. President Biden dismissed the leaks as revealing nothing of "great consequence."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Our Tech Overlords Offer another Climate Solution without Sacrifice. transcend.org 17 Apr 2023 – My expectations are never disappointed when I read that the solutions to problems created by technology are in more technology. It will solve our problems without us having to make any substantial change in our way of life. We cannot wait for our tech overlords to solve our problems; their kind of thinking only perpetuates them.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). UN Expresses Concerns over Reports of US Spying on Its Top Officials. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – The classified documents leaked from the US Department of Defense recently have yet again exposed how it spies on even its close allies and violates their sovereignty to pursue its own interests.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). US/EU/NATO Meet with Somaliland Secessionists. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – As Somaliland forces continue to fire on Somali nationalists, US/EU/NATO officials held a joint call with secessionist Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Snowden and Teixeira: Ten Years of Disaster. transcend.org 16 Apr 2023 – The behavior of The New York Times and Washington Post in the current case involving secret documents is truly shocking. In contrast to 10 years ago, they now see their mission as to serve the security state, not public knowledge.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Biden's Aggressive Foreign Policy. transcend.org The United States has a motive: to cut off from Russia a source of income. Recently Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh described in great detail how the United States sabotaged the two pipelines. The decision to do so must have been made by President Biden.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-24). Leaks Spelling the End for Ukraine. transcend.org 17 Apr 2023 – Leaked U.S. intelligence documents have exposed Western disinformation about Ukraine winning the war. Now the heavy fighting moves to Washington.

cameron orr (2023-04-24). Building unity in the fight for reproductive justice. cpusa.org The following updated report was given to the National Board of the Communist Party USA on April 19th, 2023. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe last June, it said it was done with abortion cases and was leaving it to the gerrymandered state legislatures to decide on abortion law. States controlled by extreme-right GOP …

Adriaan Alsema (2023-04-24). Conflict-related violence in Colombia dropped during ceasefire. colombiareports.com Think tank Indepaz registered 80 possible violations of a ceasefire between Colombia's armed forces and illegal armed groups that was declared on January 1. According to Indepaz, possible ceasefire violations…

SAMIR (2023-04-24). German court reverses Roger Waters' concert cancellation. bdsmovement.net

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-24). Ankara/NATO-led Azerbaijan-Turkey-Georgia military triad prepares for new wars in the Caucasus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 24, 2023 Georgia, Azerbaijan Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov during his visit to Baku and signed an agreement on defense cooperation between the two countries. The Georgian Defense Ministry said on April 24 that the two ministers discussed bilateral defense …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-24). Integration proceeds: Brazil to produce NATO-standard warplanes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersApril 21, 2023 Brazil's Embraer to build NATO-approved aircraft in Portugal Brazil's Defence Minister Jose Mucio said on Friday his country's planemaker Embraer SA would manufacture aircraft that meet NATO's requirements in a partnership with Portuguese aerospace company OGMA. *** The company launched last week the A-29 Super Tucano with a NATO configuration, initially focussing …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-24). NATO trains Balkans, Caucasus, Eastern European cohorts for war with Russia, Serbia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 24, 2023 Think like the "bad guys" — Exercise Saber Junction 22 For every NATO exercise, there's a blue team — the "good guys" who come to train and test their skills — and the "bad guys", who put them to the test by taking on the role of the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-24). NATO's Fortress Europe records largest military spending since fall of Berlin Wall: SIPRI. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily Sabah with agenciesApril 24, 2023 Europe drives fresh record in worldwide military spending in 2022 SIPRI: World military expenditure reaches new record high as European spending surges Military spending around the world reached a record high last year, driven by an increase in expenditure in Europe not seen since the end of the Cold …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-24). "Strategic communications during times of war": NATO's top military HQ hosts Ukrainian defense, security officials. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 24, 2023 Ukraine Strategic Communications personnel visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Representatives from Ukrainian security and defence sector institutions visited Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on Friday, Apr. 21, 2023, providing valuable insight into the role of strategic communications during times of war. The visit was part of …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-24). Video: European war games test "ability to quickly aggregate U.S.-based combat power in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and Africa Defender 23 VIDEO DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on strategic deployment of U.S.-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, it demonstrates the ability to quickly aggregate U.S.-based combat power …

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-24). Reportan caída leve de ceniza del volcán Cotopaxi en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Instituto Geofísico reporta que la columna de ceniza alcanza un máximo de tres kilómetros sobre la cumbre con dirección nororiente.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). Presidente Maduro exige el levantamiento total de medidas coercitivas impuestas contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado expresó que se encuentran a la expectativa positiva de esta Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-24). Mueren 12 personas por explosión de estación de policía en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Las autoridades investigan las causas reales de los hechos.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-24). Registran terremoto de magnitud 7,3 en costas de Indonesia. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades no han notificado sobre daños materiales o humanos.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). Cabello: Guaidó huyó del país al perder respaldo de su partido. telesurtv.net Diosdado Cabello reiteró que fueron sus propios compañeros quienes le retiraron la candidatura al opositor Juan Guaidó.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-24). Sindicato uruguayo convoca a paro contra reforma jubilatoria. telesurtv.net La organización de jubilados y jubiladas resaltó que el pueblo sabe del falso relato del Gobierno sobre el carácter positivo de la reforma.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-24). Tiroteo deja un muerto en una universidad de Oklahoma, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Un sospechoso fue puesto bajo custodia, mientras la víctima fue declarada muerta en el sitio.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-24). Rusia condena cómo EE.UU. atenta contra la globalización. telesurtv.net Serguéi Lavrov denunció que nadie dio permiso a la minoría occidental para hablar en nombre de toda la humanidad.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-24). Rescatan a 50 personas tras fuertes lluvias en Quito, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La emergencia meoteorológica afectó a 22 familias, 76 personas y 20 viviendas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-24). Presidente argentino rompe el silencio tras rechazar reelección. telesurtv.net Fueron las primeras declaraciones del mandatario argentino una vez que anunció que no se presentará a la reelección en octubre próximo.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-24). Continúa audiencia del expresidente Alejandro Toledo en Perú. telesurtv.net Al exmandatario se le efectuó control de identidad judicial y fue recluido en el penal de Barbadillo en la Diroes.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Asesinan a líder social en Antioquia, noroeste de Colombia. telesurtv.net En forma previa, en el curso de la semana pasada, otros dos líderes sociales fueron asesinados en dos hechos por separado en Colombia.

teleSUR -dcdc, JCM (2023-04-24). Alud en Perú deja al menos dos muertos y un desaparecido. telesurtv.net Las fallecidas fueron dos niñas de 11 y tres años de edad, y el desaparecido es un niño de seis.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-24). Linchan a hombres armados tras retén policial en Haití. telesurtv.net En los últimos 5 años, Haití ha tenido que hacer frente a una veintena de masacres, que han costado la vida a varios centenares de personas, agudizados tras el asesinato en 2021 del presidente Jovenel Moise.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-24). Avanza paro en Región del Cibao en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, el comercio, las actividades escolares y el transporte son "prácticamente nulos".

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-24). Gasto militar mundial alcanza un histórico de 2.24 billones de dólares. telesurtv.net El Informe del grupo de expertos del Sipri destaca, además, que el crecimiento se debe, fundamentalmente, a la operación militar rusa en Ucrania.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-24). Israel ataca de nuevo el sur de Siria. telesurtv.net Israel justificó los ataques diciendo que iban dirigidos contra combatientes aliados del Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica de El Líbano (Hezbolá).

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-24). Ultiman preparativos para elecciones presidenciales en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Los candidatos de las dios principales coaliciones cerraron sus campañas en el sur del país.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Movilización indígena Campamento Tierra Libre inicia en Brasil. telesurtv.net El movimiento indígena se opone a la aplicación del plazo para la demarcación de tierras indígenas en el país.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-24). Recuperan cadáveres de 34 migrantes ahogados en el Mediterráneo. telesurtv.net Una barca neumática donde viajaban decenas de migrantes se volcó el miércoles pasado cerca de las costas de Sabratha, localidad próxima a la capital, Trípoli.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-24). Suben a 58 cifra de cuerpos de miembros de secta encontrados en Kenia. telesurtv.net El inspector general de la Policía señaló que "hoy tenemos 11 adicionales" para un total de 58 decesos confirmados.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Flota rusa repele ataque contra ciudad de Sebastopol en Crimea. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia reportó a su vez haber eliminado 60 militantes de la Legión Georgiana en un edificio de la biblioteca en Donetsk.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-24). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a otro joven palestino en Jericó. telesurtv.net La muerte de Suleiman Ayesh eleva a 99 la cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel este año.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-24). Masacre en el norte de Burkina Faso deja decenas de muertos. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento la cifra de muertos se cifra en 60 civiles, pero otras versiones aumenta la cifra hasta 150 decesos. Familiares de las víctimas adelantan hasta 200 fallecidos.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-24). Presidente Lula acude a Foro Empresarial en Oporto, Portugal. telesurtv.net Según el Gobierno brasileño, el evento fue en pos de la cooperación económica bilateral y la promoción de las empresas.

Staff (2023-04-24). Uruguayan Union Calls for General Strike Against Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net The Intersyndical Workers Plenary – National Workers Convention (PIT-CNT) called this Monday for a general strike on April 25 in rejection of the pension reform promoted by the Government. | RELATED: | The PIT-CNT announced through its official Twitter account a rally in front of the Legislative Palace as part of the "April 25. 24-hour strike against the Government's pension reform." | The reform promoted by the Government of Uruguayan President Luis Laca…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Diane Wilson: 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner. telesurenglish.net American Diane Wilson, who held a powerful plastics company accountable for dumping toxic waste off the Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, has been awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize 2023 on Monday. | RELATED: | The prize is awarded each year to grassroots activists from the world's six inhabited continents. A formal award ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., at 8: 30 p.m. | This year, the Goldman Environment…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Kremlin Denounces NATO as an Instrument of Confrontation. telesurenglish.net Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that the U.S.-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an instrument of confrontation. | RELATED: | NATO was conceived, designed and executed as "an instrument of confrontation" and not peace, Peskov said at a Knowledge Society event being held in Moscow. | "It is a war machine. And it has been approaching our borders all this time," the spokesman denounced, pointing to the West's lies about NATO's non…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Dozens of Countries Try to Get Their Citizens Out of Sudan. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, European, Asian, and African countries began preparations to get their citizens out of Sudan, a country in which the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting fiercely since April 15. | RELATED: | Among those countries are France, the United States, Spain, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, the Philippines, Jordan, Greece, Palesine, and the United Kingdom. | For days the Un…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Dominican Military Deploys To Halt Strike In Cibao. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Dominican Defense Ministry deployed of all its operational military units to guarantee "citizen security" amid a strike called by social organizations in 14 provinces of the Cibao region. | RELATED: | The strike began at 6: 00 and will last until Tuesday at the same time. Its participants request a reduction in the prices of fuels, food, and medicines. | They also demand the government improve education servic…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Paraguayan Presidential Campaign To End This Week. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Paraguay's Superior Justice Court informed about the transfer of electoral kits and voting machines to the precincts where the presidential elections will be held on April 30. | RELATED: | On this occasion, however, the democratic process takes in this South American country place in the midst of an austere political campaign and little citizen mobilization. | The most preferred candidates for the presidency are Santiago Peña, an ec…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Sharpest Increase in European Military Spending in 3 Decades. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published a report showing that military expenditure in Europe has seen its sharpest year-on-year rise in at least 30 years. | RELATED: | Total global military expenditure increased by 3.7 percent in real terms in 2022, reaching a new high of US$2,240 billion, and representing its eighth consecutive year of growth. | By far the sharpest ris…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). European Leaders Raise Alarm Over Falling Vaccination Rates. telesurenglish.net On Monday, health leaders have raised the alarm over a decline in immunization rates across the European region, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. | RELATED: | "COVID-19 placed a significant strain on health systems and exposed existing shortages within the health workforce. Lockdowns and the fear of contracting COVID-19 while visiting healthcare facilities led some families to put off v…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Bolivian Central Bank To Buy Gold From Local Producers. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Bolivia's Lower House approved the so-called "Gold Bill," which seeks to strengthen the national gold reserves by directly purchasing this material from local producers. | RELATED: | Such a bill authorizes the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) to buy gold dore, an unrefined mixture of metallic gold and silver, in the domestic market and then convert it into monetary gold, which is the one that the world's central bank…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). British Virgin Islands Hold Elections. telesurenglish.net On Monday, some 16,000 voters in the British Virgin Islands will exercise their right to vote to elect a new government that will control the 13-member Parliament. | RELATED: | From 6: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. local time, the polling stations will remain open to receive citizens who must choose their next authorities among 42 candidates, according to the Election Supervision Office. | "The territory's election machinery is alread…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Venezuela and Cuba Dominate the ALBA Games. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the athletes from Venezuela and Cuba stood out. They lead the number of medals obtained in the 5th games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA). | RELATED: | Carried out in Venezuelan territory, this international contest began on Friday, April 21 and will end on Saturday, April 29. So far, the organizers have awarded 259 medals, of which 90 are gold, another 90 silver, and 79 bronze. | Venezuelan athletes lead the c…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). 46% of Dominican Women Do Not Have Access to Contraceptives. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) published the State of World Population 2023, a report showing that 46 percent of women in the Dominican Republic do not have access to contraceptives, and 23 percent of the feminine population of this country cannot make any decision about their sexual and reproductive health. | RELATED: | About 84 percent of the pregnancies registered between 2015 and 2019 amon…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Kenya Police Recover 47 Corpses Of Starvation Plot Victims. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Kenyan Police discovered 26 more corpses amid an investigation into a Christian Cult whose leader told his followers to starve themselves to "meet Jesus." | RELATED: | These bodies, which the Police found in three different locations in Kitui County, rise to 47 the death toll for the massacre. Among the victims are children and senior citizens. | The cult leader, identified as Makenzie Nthenge, was arrest…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). UN: Haiti Registers Seventy Violent Deaths in Five Days. telesurenglish.net According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Haiti (OCHA), from April 14 to 19, an altercation between rival gangs culminated in a distressing escalation of violence that resulted in seventy fatalities and forty casualties, in the high-risk areas of Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince. | Related: | According to available data, the number of casualties includes 18 female individuals and 2 ch…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Top Russian Diplomat Arrives in New York — Foreign Ministry. telesurenglish.net Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in New York where on April 23 and on the 24 he will take an interest in UN Security Board sessions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. | Related: | According to Maria Zakharova, spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, has recently arrived in New York on April 24 in order to partake in the United Nati…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Lightning Strikes Kill 9 in Bangladesh. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, a sequence of lightning strikes occurred in Bangladesh and resulted in the demise of nine individuals within a span of less than two hours. | Related: | Fatalities were recorded in different localities within the districts of Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, and Sylhet occurring from 10: 00 a.m. and 11: 00 a.m. local time amidst heavy rain. | The preponderance of lightning casualties transpired in rural areas where individuals we…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Attack by Above-Water Drones on Sevastopol Repelled. telesurenglish.net The recent assault via aerial drones on the vicinity of Sevastopol was successfully thwarted, with no reported damage to any local infrastructure. | Related: | According to a communication posted on Monday to his Telegram channel, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev indicated that the anti-submarine/sabotage defense units successfully neutralized an above-water drone positioned at the outer anchorage of Sevastopol. | Furtherm…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Egypt Evacuates 436 Nationals From Sudan Amid Deadly Clashes. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Egyptian authorities conducted an evacuation of 436 Egyptian nationals from Sudan amidst the ongoing and intense conflict in the adjacent country. | Related: | According to a declaration released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the evacuation of the individuals of Egyptian nationality was carried out through terrestrial means in collaboration with the Sudanese authorities. | Per the declaration, the Egyptian…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). 93 Immigrants Rescued off Tunisian Coasts. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Tunisian National Guard disclosed that a total of 93 undocumented migrants were salvaged off the coast of Tunisia whilst endeavoring to cross the Mediterranean en route to Italy. | Related: | "As part of the fight against illegal immigration, three such attempts were foiled late Saturday night," Tunisian National Guard's spokesman Houcemeddine Jbabli said in a statement. | In the southeastern province of Sfax, a mari…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Cambodia to Start Construction of 2nd Expressway in June. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Sun Chanthol, stated that Cambodia intends to commence the development of a second expressway connecting its capital, Phnom Penh, to Bavet City in Svay Rieng province situated on the border with Vietnam, on the 7th of June. | Related: | At the inauguration ceremony of a vehicle technical inspection center in Phnom Penh, it was announced by Chanthol that the attendance of Camb…

_____ (2023-04-24). Bombshell Filing: 9/11 Hijackers Were CIA Recruits. strategic-culture.org A newly-released court filing raises grave questions about the relationship between Alec Station, a CIA unit set up to track Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his associates, and two 9/11 hijackers leading up to the attacks, which was subject to a coverup at the highest levels of the FBI.

_____ (2023-04-24). Europe Has Lost Its Guiding Myth. strategic-culture.org There seems to be more cultural energy present in the U.S. today, than there is in Europe, which has long since severed from living myth. | The message sent by the Chinese Defence Minister's three-day visit

_____ (2023-04-24). Russia and the West or Who Cannot Understand Whom. strategic-culture.org

Jason Wilson (2023-04-24). Fox Parts Ways With Extremist Host Tucker Carlson. splcenter.org Fox News announced in a press release Monday that they had parted ways with primetime host Tucker Carlson, effective immediately.

Bob Eilbott (2023-04-24). Slumlords in Long Island suburbs. peoplesworld.org LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—In the prologue to his book Evicted, Professor Matthew Desmond notes a line from Langston Hughes: "I wish the rent was heaven sent." Today, some 60 years after his death, activists worldwide are yelling, "The rent is too damn high." This sentiment is no truer than on Long Island in the year 2023. …

David Sobelsohn (2023-04-24). Corte Suprema considera estratagema de 'libertad religiosa' para deshacer derechos laborales. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON — El 18 de abril, la Corte Suprema enfrentó un tema recurrente: øHasta qué punto los empleadores deben torcer las reglas para los empleados que, con base en sus creencias religiosas, exigen derechos especiales? En 2012, Gerald Groff tomó un trabajo en la oficina de correos como asociado de transporte rural ("RCA"). El trabajo …

David Sobelsohn (2023-04-24). Supreme Court considers 'religious freedom' ploy to undo labor rights. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —On April 18, the Supreme Court faced a recurring issue: How much must employers bend the rules for employees who, based on their religious beliefs, demand special rights? In 2012, Gerald Groff took a post-office job as a Rural Carrier Associate ("RCA"). The job required that he substitute for career carriers as needed, including …

Ken Bank, Edward Bank (2023-04-24). By banning ESG considerations, Republicans seek to protect capitalism from ethics and morality. peoplesworld.org Last month, President Joe Biden cast his first veto of a Republican-inspired bill that would have effectively eliminated the option for fiduciary investment managers to make decisions taking into account environment, social, and governance (ESG) factors affecting their client's investments in tax-advantaged retirement accounts, even with specific approval and authorization from their clients to do …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-24). Cuban journalist Fernández: Cubans are 'severely upset' about the U.S. embargo. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The decades-long U.S. embargo of Cuba, plus recent bans added—to satisfy domestic political groups—mean "It's really difficult to imagine a country without sanctions," noted Cuban investigative journalist and filmmaker Liz Oliva Fernandez says. But she's trying, both in answering questions and in her documentary films. "People in Cuba are severely upset" about the embargo, which …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-24). Incomplete pact gives 9,000 Rutgers workers raises; strike suspended, not ended. peoplesworld.org NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. —An incomplete tentative four-year agreement gives 9,000 Rutgers University workers nice raises. In turn, they suspended—but didn't end—their forced strike. But in an indication that not all was fine and dandy, the workers, members of two AFT-AAUP locals and an independent union for the adjunct professors, held informational picketing during the university's …

Rossana Cambron, Joe Sims (2023-04-24). People's World May Day fund appeal in the final stretch. peoplesworld.org Dear readers, Thanks to the surge in donations from over 700 readers like yourself, the People's World fund drive currently stands at $120,000. Today, we're $5,000 shy of our $125,000 goal. Brother, sister, sibling, friend, comrade, can you lend a hand and help us reach our May Day goal by donating today? The 2023 Fund Drive …

Colin Greer (2023-04-24). Six questions for a world that seems to be losing interest in democracy. nationofchange.org How do we shape a democratic future living in a zeitgeist that is tightening its grip across the globe?>

Carl Gibson (2023-04-24). America needs to confront its culture of guns and fear. nationofchange.org raising the next generation of kids with fewer guns on the streets, more restrictive gun laws on the books, and a healthy sense of skepticism about mass media may be the best recipe to fight back against a culture of guns and fear.

Robert S. Becker (2023-04-24). The theocratic scourge when a fundamentalist minority wars against diverse, majority rule politics. nationofchange.org What the savvy Founders elevated was an enlightened chain of being that linked freedom, secular democracy and the exclusion of a state religion.

Kenny Stancil (2023-04-24). With climate indicators 'off the charts,' UN chief calls policies of rich nations a 'death sentence'. nationofchange.org "We have the tools, the knowledge, and the solutions," said U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. "But we must pick up the pace."

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

Jasper Saah (2023-04-24). New Cold War site: The 'space domain'. liberationnews.org While the U.S. seeks profits from the Low Earth Orbit space, China, Russia, Brazil and others seek cooperation and mutual development.

Luis Resendiz (2023-04-24). Workers throughout the South go on strike for health and safety. liberationnews.org On April 4, the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW) began a strike across the South to demand better, safer working conditions for all service workers. Workers took to the streets to proclaim that they will no longer accept substandard working conditions.

Sam Nakon (2023-04-24). Politicians push to reopen abusive Pittsburgh juvenile detention center. liberationnews.org Situated in the primarily Black neighborhood of Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, Shuman Center's nearly 50-year history had been marred with controversy.

Matthew Cunningham-Cook (2023-04-24). The University Of California Bails Out Eviction-Happy Private Equity. levernews.com

Guest Contributor (2023-04-24). Surviving Cancer Is Harder When You're an Immigrant Like Me (OPINION). latinorebels.com Empowerment is only possible when patients have the right information, at the right time, and in a language they understand. This National Minority Health Month, let's work to get the right information to those vulnerable communities in order to save their lives.

Raphael Tsavkko Garcia (2023-04-24). Lula Siding With Putin Further Alienates Brazil (OPINION). latinorebels.com With the country no longer isolated as it was under Bolsonaro, who engaged with only a few international pariahs, President Lula da Silva has endangered Brazil's return to the international scene by supporting Russian actions in Ukraine.

The Associated Press (2023-04-24). Mexico Migrant Camp Tents Torched Across Border From Texas. latinorebels.com About two dozen makeshift tents were set ablaze and destroyed at a migrant camp across the border from Texas this week, witnesses said Friday, a sign of the extreme risk that comes with being stuck in Mexico as the Biden administration increasingly relies on that country to host people fleeing poverty and violence.

Keep Oakland Beautiful (2023-04-24). Saturday 4/29: Earth Day Celebration & Silent Auction. indybay.org Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland 94608…

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-04-24). Saturday 5/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt," by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-24). World Governments Attempt to Silence Indigenous Peoples at United Nations Permanent Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its second week today, and world governments continued to rush to silence Indigenous Peoples, and deny the human rights violations being exposed. The Indigenous Forum is "no place to come and complain" said one of the United Nations representatives critical of the exposure of human rights violations around the world.

Ritter Center (2023-04-24). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars: BBQ Celebration. indybay.org San Rafael Elks Lodge | 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901…

Ritter Center (2023-04-24). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness. indybay.org Virtual…

Mothers on the March (2023-04-24). Friday 4/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

Florian Warweg (2023-04-24). Nord Stream as a reason for war. indybay.org Only the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipelines ultimately cleared the way for the EU, and Germany in particular, to become long-term buyers of U.S. natural gas surpluses and to keep the price at a profitable level for U.S. fracked gas producers, even in the long term.

Marc Morial, the spirit of Kermit Thomas (2023-04-24). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/10: Free Public Talk on Two Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun Visible from the U.S. indybay.org Smithwick Theater, Foothill College | 12345 El Monte Rd. | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…

Labor Video Project (2023-04-24). A's/GAP Billionaire Owner Fisher's Failed Howard Terminal Privatization Deal With ILWU. indybay.org Billionaire A's owner John Fisher who also owns the GAP has said that they will build a new stadium in La Vegas.

Oakland Privacy (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/17: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org EMAIL CONTACT@OAKLANDPRIVACY.ORG A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFO AND/OR ZOOM CONTACT INFO.

Angela (2023-04-24). Sunday 4/23: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Sebastia" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Women's March (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/3: #AbortionRights: Organizing Call to Strategize & Fight for Mifepristone Access. indybay.org Online organizing call…

Dave Id (2023-04-24). In Shadow Docket Decision, Supreme Court Refuses to Rule on Mifepristone Ban. indybay.org The supreme court basically punted the issue of a mifepristone ban back to the 5th circuit, issuing a stay this afternoon with little word on what they are thinking. Why that took them so many days to do remains a mystery.

Raging Grannies (2023-04-24). Saturday 4/22: SCOTUS decision is NOT the one we Needed! Hit the Streets! indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-24). navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche. indybay.org desde nuestro Sur al Sur, navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche…

Pedro Rodriguez (2023-04-24). Danish Defence: Why Is Christian Juhl the Only One Talking About Business Ethics? indybay.org Signed off and sealed: a deal by the Danish government led by Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats and their coalition partners to purchase Israeli weapons systems produced by Elbit Systems has made little noise. There are a number of concerning ethical considerations that are generally being ignored, with only a few dissenting voices daring to break ranks.

Timo Rieg (2023-04-24). Is our system still capable of solving the big problems of the future? indybay.org How high rents for residential and business premises are, how much biodiversity there is in our cultural landscape, whether there are twelve or thirteen grades up to the Abitur, are all determined by the rulers. Energy prices, construction prices, food prices are the results of politics. Desolate inner cities, new construction deserts and ugly industrial areas are made by politicians.

Lynda Carson (2023-04-24). Proposed HUD budget cuts threatens 430,000 Section 8 tenants with eviction. indybay.org HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Warns That Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten 430,000 Section 8 Tenants With Eviction!

Demonstrators Costume Up for Reproductive Rights (2023-04-24). Protesters in Mountain View Say Abortion Pill is Safer than Viagra. indybay.org Heeding a call to action on April 15 in response to a Texas federal judge's ruling on the abortion pill Mifepristone, about 20 people came together to demonstrate in the San Francisco Peninsula city of Mountain View.

Our Downtown ‚Ä¢ Our Future (2023-04-24). Thursday 5/4: City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…

The Humanities Institute (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/3: Labor Hope, Labor Reality: Organizing Unions in 2023, An Evening with E. Tammy Kim. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine), UC Santa Cruz…

Juan Cole (2023-04-24). Egypt in uproar over Netflix's "Black" Cleopatra, but Race is the Wrong Lens Anyway. juancole.com Ann Arbor ( Mustafa Amin at the Akhbar al-Yawm [News Today] reviews the controversy in Egypt over Jada Pinkett Smith's African Queens series of documentaries on Netflix. The first installment focused on Njinga, ruler of an early modern West African kingdom in what is now northern Angola. The second treats Cleopatra, and the trailer insists …

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-24). Cementing Gaza's History by Sketching its Ancient Sites. juancole.com Mohammed Asad ( Middle East Monitor) — Gaza is a region we hear about often but how much do we know about its past and history? This is something architect Wala'a Shublaq is looking to change as she sketches ancient sites and helps Palestinians in Gaza reconnect with their past. The 27-year-old urban …

Tom Engelhardt (2023-04-24). The Era of Great Power Victory in Wars ended in 1945 and a Wise Power would Avoid them. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com) — I was born on July 20, 1944, amid a vast global conflict already known as World War II. Though it ended with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 before I could say much more than "Mama" or "Dada," in some strange fashion, I grew up at war. Living …

Laith Fadel (2023-04-24). TikTokers use platform to discuss taboo topic of layoffs. america.cgtn.com For years, the topic of being fired was considered something to be personal, but with the emergence of social media, users have galvanized to discuss what was once taboo. One such platform that is seeing its users discuss the topic of layoffs is TikTok. TikTokers …

Liza Featherstone (2023-04-24). Electing union members to office is good, actually. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in As soon as the votes were counted in Chicago's mayoral election, declaring Brandon Johnson, a longtime Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leader as both a rank-and-file member and staffer, the winner, the concern trolling began. Conservative and liberal pundits had questions. Or rather, one question: How could Johnson represent the "public" when he's "beholden" to the teachers'

Mansa Musa (2023-04-24). How a 1970s prisoner-organized literacy program changed Maryland's penitentiaries. therealnews.com Marshall "Eddie" Conway was framed for the murder of a police officer and incarcerated for 44 years—but even behind bars, he continued to organize. In the early 1970s, Maryland's state prisons were overcrowded and lacked education opportunities for incarcerated people. As a form of intervention, Eddie organized a university-level education program with fellow prisoners known as "To Say Their Own Word." The program not only raised the level of literacy among inmates; it also forged stronger solidarity between prisoners, and catalyzed other organizing and transformation across Maryland's prison system.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-24). Imperial and UN leaders meet to tackle development challenges. imperial.ac.uk Leaders from Imperial and the UN met to explore ways the College can support efforts to tackle development challenges.

Alyssa Bowen (2023-04-24). DeSantis's Board of Education Nominees Are Steeped in Far Right Dark Money. truthout.org Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made dominating public schools a signature issue in his efforts to appeal to his political base, with the help of school-focused groups funded by dark money donors. DeSantis has appointed far right activists with ties to dark money groups to fill the state's Board of Education, which wields significant power over the state's K-12 schools, including the power to… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-24). Sudan Death Toll Grows Amid "Near-Total Collapse" of Essential Daily Necessities. truthout.org The United States and other countries moved to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Sudan over the weekend amid fighting between rival military factions that's killed at least 420 people and injured over 3,700 more, in a crisis that began on April 15 when the Sudanese military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces began exchanging fire in the capital Khartoum… |

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-04-24). Even as They Protest, Israeli Liberals Reject Solidarity With Palestinians. truthout.org Why are liberal Israeli protesters working with Israeli police to rip down Palestinian flags whenever anti-occupation activists attempt to raise them in the context of the widespread anti-government protests in Israel? There's a structural reason why the occupation of Palestine is absent from the mainstream liberal agenda of the protests, says Israeli academic and left-wing activist Idan Landau… |

Camila Escalante (2023-04-24). Chris Matlhako: Remarkable South African Internationalist. towardfreedom.org Comrade Chris Matlhako, the Secretary for International Affairs of the South African Communist Party and Central Committee member, passed away in the morning of April 20, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a diligent friend to the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean, and a partner in the construction of socialism internationally. Camila Escalante penned this tribute.

Chris Walker (2023-04-24). Lizzo Performs With Drag Queens in Defiance of Statewide Ban in Tennessee. truthout.org Pop superstar Lizzo appeared on stage with a group of drag queens at her concert in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday night, purposely defying a law barring drag performances in the state. A Tennessee bill that passed earlier this year forbids so-called "adult cabaret" in public spaces where children could feasibly be present, including restaurants, bars, libraries, and other areas. "I was told by… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-24). Tucker Carlson Is No Longer at Fox News, Company Says. truthout.org Tucker Carlson is no longer part of Fox News's primetime lineup of hosts, the company said in a statement. The far right host, whose program often amplified false, right-wing conspiracy theories, has "parted ways" with the network, the company announced on Monday. "Mr. Carlson's last program was Friday April 21st," Fox News said in a statement. Until a replacement is found, the time slot that… |

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China stands ready to work with other countries to jointly explore outer space: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn China stands ready to work with other countries to step up cooperation, jointly explore and engage in peaceful use of outer space and make greater new contributions to the progress of human civilization, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a news conference on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China shares lunar samples with Russia, France. ecns.cn China has shared lunar samples with Russia and France, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Beijing residents increasingly embrace "slow transportation" ecns.cn Residents in Beijing's six central districts have increasingly embraced slower means of transportation, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport has found.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). ADB operations reach 20.5 bln USD in 2022: report. ecns.cn The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed 20.5 billion U.S. dollars from its resources last year to help Asia and the Pacific continue its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic despite fresh economic headwinds and crises.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China advances lunar exploration program. ecns.cn The fourth phase of China's lunar exploration program, including the Chang'e-6, Chang'e-7, and Chang'e-8 missions, is in progress, said Wu Weiren, chief designer of the country's lunar exploration program, on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China's flight bookings boom ahead of May Day holiday. ecns.cn As the May Day Holiday draws near, China's domestic flight bookings has exceeded the same period in 2019, while the average ticket price has increased by 39 percent, Beijing Youth Daily reported.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). First batch of Chinese personnel have been safely evacuated to Sudan's neighboring country. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry has dispatched a working group to Sudan and the first batch of Chinese personnel have been safely evacuated to Sudan's neighboring country, according to Mao.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Shanghai, Beijing, Zhejiang top 3 in disposable income. ecns.cn Shanghai, Beijing and Zhejiang province are top three regions in China in terms of residents' disposable income in the first quarter of this year, Time-Weekly.com reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China to launch Tianwen-2 mission to explore asteroid. ecns.cn China plans to launch the Tianwen-2 mission around 2025 to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid and explore a comet, a senior space expert said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). PM2.5 density hits record low in major Chinese cities. ecns.cn Following continuous decreases for almost 10 straight years, the concentration of PM2.5 particulate matter in China declined to below 30 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022, said Huang Runqiu, minister of ecology and environment.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Cloud-enveloped mountain with blooming azalea flowers in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Azalea flowers are in full bloom on a cloud-enveloped mountain in Anji County, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 29, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Rare crested ibis returns to Gansu in 70 years. ecns.cn The crested ibis, known as "the Oriental gem," with its iconic red crest and long black beak, is one of the oldest bird species in the world and widely distributed across East Asia and Russia's Siberia.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China lunar samples gifted to Russia, France. ecns.cn China presented Russia, France with lunar samplesChina has presented Russia and France with lunar samples, China National Space Administration (CNSA) revealed at a launching ceremony for this year's Space Day of China on Monday."ÄÄ "ÄÄ…

Gabriella Ferrigine (2023-04-24). Georgia DA to Open Investigation Following Report of New Trump Election Texts. truthout.org Two men hired by former President Donald Trump's legal team discussed a plot to use data obtained from a breached Georgia voting machine as part of an attempt to decertify the state's 2021 U.S. Senate run-off election, according to CNN. Jim Penrose, a former NSA official who worked alongside Trump attorney Sidney Powell to access voting machines in Coffee County, Georgia… |

Hal McNulty (2023-04-24). Weekly round-up: Dominic Raab resignation, Fox news settlement, love-bombing. ukhumanrightsblog.com Dominic Raab has resigned as deputy prime minister after a bullying inquiry vindicated a number of civil servants' claims about his behaviour as a minister in the cabinets of Boris Johnson and Theresa May. The report of Andrew Tolley KC held that Raab's behaviour constituted an "abuse or misuse of power," citing instances of an …

Jake Johnson (2023-04-24). Republicans Attack Abortion Rights Ballot Initiatives in Several States. truthout.org Last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion, voters in Kansas, California, Michigan, Vermont, Kentucky, and Montana used the ballot initiative process to show their support for reproductive freedom, both by defeating GOP-backed anti-abortion measures and approving constitutional amendments aimed at preserving abortion access. Those losses for anti-abortion… |

Jon Letman (2023-04-24). The US Has No Plans to Give Up Nuclear Weapons. The Public Needs to Change That. truthout.org When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his intention to deploy short-range nuclear missiles to Belarus in March, he pointed to U.S. nuclear weapons housed in five NATO nations as justification. Putin said the construction of a "special repository" for an Iskander missile complex in Belarus would not violate obligations under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. But by accepting the… |

Lucy McCann (2023-04-24). Law Pod UK new episode: Multi-defendant cases: the more the merrier? ukhumanrightsblog.com In Episode 183 Lucy McCann speaks to Cara Cuthrie and Matthew Flinn of 1 Crown Office Row about multi-defendant litigation in the field of clinical negligence. The discussion covers, who to sue, the costs implications of having multiple defendants, contribution proceedings, apportioning liability between defendants, and interim payment applications. Cases mentioned in this episode: Webb …

Rosalind English (2023-04-24). The Michael Schumacher "Interview" ukhumanrightsblog.com It has been widely reported that the German magazine Die Aktuelle recently ran a front cover with a picture of a smiling Schumacher and the headline promising 'Michael Schumacher, the first interview'. The strapline added: "it sounded deceptively real". Anyone walking past a news stand would have assumed that this was a genuine interview with …

Shaiba Rather (2023-04-24). Is the Government Tracking Your Social Media Activity? aclu.org The Biden administration has been quietly deploying and expanding programs that surveil what people say on social media, using tools that allow agents and analysts to invisibly monitor the vast amount of protected speech that occurs online. For years, these kinds of tools have been increasingly used for a range of controversial law enforcement and intelligence purposes. But some of the most troubling programs continuously monitor the social media posts of non-citizens to decide who gets to live, study, or stay in the United States. | If you're an immigrant or visa-holder in the United States and believe you've…

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-24). Bills Enabling Child Labor Can Be Traced to This One Conservative Lobbying Group. truthout.org Republicans have been waging a push in recent months to pass bills weakening child labor protections. But even though these bills are being pushed across several states, a new investigation finds that a right-wing, Florida-based think tank is behind a large number of them — and that the think tank, in some cases, outright wrote the bills. According to The Washington Post… |

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-24). Killer Cop Kim Potter Hurriedly Released After 16 Months in Prison. unicornriot.ninja

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Zane McNeill (2023-04-24). Days After $550M Tyre Nichols Death Lawsuit Filed, TN Weakens Police Oversight. truthout.org The Tennessee legislature passed a bill on Thursday that would weaken police oversight in the state and dissolve community-led oversight boards in Memphis and Nashville. Racial justice and civilian oversight advocates have denounced the bill as a legislative attempt to muzzle independent investigations into police, saying it would "abolish civilian oversight and undermine the will of the people."… |

Emily Potts (2023-04-24). European Patients' Rights Day and ATMPs: Combining sustainability, innovation and respect for patients' rights. healtheuropa.com Mariano Votta and Bianca Ferraiolo from the Cittadinanzattiva-Active Citizenship Network discuss this year's European Patients' Rights Day which focuses on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products in Europe. This year, Active Citizenship Network, the European branch of the Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, will celebrate European Patients' Rights Day which has reached its 17th edition. The event will be …

Fight Back (2023-04-24). Reproductive Justice Action — Milwaukee joins Coalition to March on the DNC. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Grassroots organization Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) proudly endorsed the Coalition to March on the DNC in 2024 and joined several other groups in Chicago on April 18 for the press conference officially launching the effort. RJAM is now a coalition member of both the Coalition to March on the RNC in 2024 (in Milwaukee) and the Coalition to March on the DNC (in Chicago) the same summer, the first in July and the second in August. | "We want to put on display for the country that Chicago is having a new day, and we want to invite everybody in the movements around the country to com…

Fight Back (2023-04-24). Arlington, TX students march to defend diversity, equity and inclusion measures. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On April 21, members of NTXStudentsForDEI and UT-Arlington's Progressive Student Union marched through the streets of University of Texas at Arlington in protest of recent attacks on diversity equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. | Before marching, Mark Napieralski, former president of PSU, gave a speech denouncing UTA's not making a promise to protect DEI and oppressed nationality students. Napieralski also remarked on the irony of UTA boasting high rates of Black graduates, while making cuts to ethnic studies programs. | As they marched, students chanted "DEI till I D-I-E," and "Not my UTA" amon…

Fight Back (2023-04-24). Milwaukee Anti-War Committee leads Earth Day rally and march. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) hosted an anti-war rally and march on April 22 to commemorate Earth Day. The rally highlighted the need to fight back against the sources of environmental destruction: namely, the capitalist war machine and the corporations that put profit over people and planet. | The determined group braved a late April hailstorm and marched to a local Chase Bank, where they filled the space with fiery chants of "Chase Bank you can't hide, stop funding Line 5!" Chase was chosen as the destination because of their partnership with war profiteer Raytheon and the funding…

Staff (2023-04-24). Felicita Serbia a presidente cubano por su reelección. cubadebate.cu La Asociación de Amistad Serbio-Cuba envió un mensaje de felicitación al presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel con motivo de su reelección por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, indicó una fuente diplomática. La felicitación también está motivada por la constitución del nuevo Parlamento unicameral y Gobierno cubanos.

Staff (2023-04-24). Reportan incendio en termoeléctrica de Santa Cruz del Norte. cubadebate.cu En las útimas horas ha sido reportado un incendio de un pequeño rango, en una de las secciones de los túneles de cables de la unidad #3 de la Central Termoeléctrica Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, de Santa Cruz del Norte.En horas del mediodía fue activado el plan de aviso e inmediatamente se presentó el Comando #1 de Rescate y Salvamento.

Staff (2023-04-24). Estudio indica que reducir la depresión disminuye riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular. cubadebate.cu La reducción de los síntomas de depresión con terapia psicológica se asocia con una menor probabilidad de enfermedad cardiovascular futura, reveló este lunes una fuente especializada.El estudio sugiere que mejorar la salud mental también podría ayudar a la física, especialmente en los menores de 60 años de edad.

Staff (2023-04-24). IX Convención Intercontinental HOMINIS 2023: Por una psicología que apueste al bienestar colectivo. cubadebate.cu Luego de cinco años de haberse celebrado su última edición, luego de una pandemia que cambió el mundo y las sociedades, y trazó para la psicología— como ciencia y herramienta de ayuda humana imprescindible— enormes e impostergables retos, vuelve La Habana a acoger la IX Convención Intercontinental de Psicología, HOMINIS 2023.

Staff (2023-04-24). Devuelve Estados Unidos primeros migrantes irregulares cubanos por vía aérea desde 2020. cubadebate.cu El primer vuelo procedente de Estados Unidos con migrantes irregulares desde diciembre de 2020, se produjo este lunes 24 de abril con 123 personas, que indistintamente habían llegado a territorio norteamericano por la frontera terrestre con México o por vía marítima y fueron capturadas al llegar a las costas de ese país.

Staff (2023-04-24). Empresas de comercio interior comenzarán este año operaciones de inversión extranjera. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las nuevas medidas para la revitalización del comercio interior en Cuba, se prevé iniciar este año el funcionamiento de la Empresa Mixta Gran Ferretero S.A., para instalar una ferretería que satisfaga las demandas del mercado nacional. El Gran Ferretero S.A. estaría destinado a la venta de artículos.

Staff (2023-04-24). Cuba corrobora compromiso con el multilateralismo. cubadebate.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, ratificó este lunes el compromiso de Cuba con el multilateralismo y el respeto a la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional.El multilateralismo está contemplado en la Carta fundacional de las Naciones Unidas y en los principios de resolución de disputas entre las naciones.

Staff (2023-04-24). Nicolás Maduro reitera que Venezuela nunca más aceptará presencia militar de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Al recordar esta jornada los 18 años en que el comandante Hugo Chávez (1954-2013) suspendió toda operación conjunta e intercambio militar con Estados Unidos, el presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro subrayó en Twitter "que mientras exista Revolución tendremos soberanía en la Patria de Simón Bolívar y Chávez".

Staff (2023-04-24). Constituida Brigada Internacional Primero de Mayo (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Con más de 300 integrantes de 29 países, la XVI Brigada Internacional Primero de Mayo de Trabajo Voluntario inició este lunes, en La Habana, su programa de actividades en saludo a la jornada por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, que se extenderán hasta el próximo 7 de mayo.

Staff (2023-04-24). Autoridades chinas destacan en Pekín relaciones partidistas con Cuba. cubadebate.cu Figuras del Partido Comunista de China resaltaron en Pekín la buena marcha de las relaciones con el Partido Comunista de Cuba, los contactos sostenidos y la contribución a la causa socialista.Cai Qui, miembro del Comité Permanente del Buró Político de PCCh, calificó de ejemplar el desarrollo de esos nexos durante una reunión con Morales Ojeda.

infobrics (2023-04-24). Roubini: We're Shifting to 'Bipolar' Global Reserve Currency System with Chinese Yuan as Alternative to US Dollar. infobrics.org Economist Nouriel Roubini, also known as "Dr. Doom," predicts that the global reserve currency system will shift from unipolar to bipolar. He expects most countries that attempt to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar to propose the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the USD…

infobrics (2023-04-24). China Ready to Release More Films on Russian Screens. infobrics.org China is ready to show more of its films to Russian viewers, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said…

infobrics (2023-04-24). Managing India-Russia Economic Ties under the Shadow of Sanctions. infobrics.org The year 2022 saw ever-increasing sanctions on Russia imposed by the US, EU, and their allies. The track record of Western sanctions shows that they are quick to be imposed, but very slow to be removed. Given the current international diplomatic situation, it is reasonable to assume that sanctions on Russia are going to remain in place for a very long time — India will need to plan accordingly…

infobrics (2023-04-24). G7's desire to further embargo Russia a sign of desperation. infobrics.org New sanctions package on Russia will fail like the previous ones.

infobrics (2023-04-24). NATO's weapons are leaking to black market – Western journalist. infobrics.org Seymour Hersh's report validate what has been said by many Russian authorities months ago.

infobrics (2023-04-24). EU navies to face off China over Taiwan. infobrics.org Borrell's controversial statements seem to be indicative of a major (and rapidly growing) divide between the EU as a (geo)political entity and its top member states. The EU's head diplomat might have been seeking a counterargument to French President Emmanuel Macron's recently revealed stance voiced earlier in the month that boils down to the EU essentially minding its own business, taking care of its own numerous issues and just leaving China alone.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-24). Canciller de Rusia llega a EE.UU. para reuniones de la ONU. telesurtv.net Durante su estancia en Estados Unidos se espera que el canciller ruso se reúna con el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-24). Presidente mexicano da positivo a la covid-19 por tercera vez. telesurtv.net La Presidencia indicó que, desde redes sociales, el jefe de Estado mexicano informó que resultó positivo a la enfermedad causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-24). Expresidente peruano Toledo es recluido en cárcel de Barbadillo. telesurtv.net Toledo, de 78 años de edad, estuvo previamente en las instalaciones de la Corte Superior Nacional, para una audiencia de control de identidad.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-24). Venezuela y Cuba dominan el medallero de los Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Venezuela marcha al frente de la competencia, que se desarrolla en 27 instalaciones deportivas, con 62 preseas áureas, 67 plateadas y 44 de bronce, para un total de 173.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). Cuba gana dos medallas de oro en taekwondo de Juegos del ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net Los atletas de Cuba y Venezuela fueron los que lideraron el podio en las diferentes categorías de este deporte.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Accidente aéreo en Chile deja cuatro fallecidos. telesurtv.net La Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil apuntó que "personal del área de investigación de accidentes se dirige al lugar para realizar la investigación respectiva".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Diputados bolivianos aprueban Ley del Oro. telesurtv.net La votación registró una mayoría absoluta con 74 votos a favor, 16 en contra, 22 blancos, 3 nulos y 15 votos "sobraron".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Papa Francisco planea visitar Argentina en 2024. telesurtv.net El sumo pontífice dijo en una entrevista el mes pasado que quería viajar a su país de origen, aunque no dio precisiones sobre la posible fecha de la visita.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Terremoto de magnitud 7.3 sacude territorio de Nueva Zelanda. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos indicó que el temblor ocurrió a las 12: 41 hora local del lunes, a una profundidad de 33 kilómetros.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-24). Miles de personas huyen de Sudán ante conflicto interno. telesurtv.net La OCHA registró desplazamientos de civiles en Jartum, Norte, Nilo Azul, Kordofán del Norte y Darfur.

thecommunists (2023-04-24). The 'incremental genocide' of the Palestinians continues. thecommunists.org The following article is reproduced from Palestine Chronicle, with thanks. ***** I am writing this op-ed on 23 March 2023. Seventy-five years ago, on this date, the military command of the zionist leadership publicised Plan Dalet, or Plan D, which, among other guidelines, instructed the zionist forces, who were on their way to occupy hundreds …

Brian Berletic (2023-04-24). BRICS DESTROYS US DOLLAR | BRIAN BERLETIC ON CHINA'S SOCIAL CREDIT SYSTEM | CHINA-US WAR IN 2027? thealtworld.com

Brian Berletic (2023-04-24). The US has DESTROYED the EU in Ukraine. Is Taiwan Next? w/ Brian Berletic and Angelo Giuliano. thealtworld.com Danny Haiphong joins Brian Berletic and Angelo Giuliano to discuss Europe's steep decline after following the US's aggressive moves to contain Russia and China. | Full stream:

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-04-24). The Western World Has Forsaken All of Its Former Values. thealtworld.com Let's be honest and face it. The Western countries are no longer democracies with free speech, a rule of law, and accountable governments. They are tyrannies. | Wherever you look you see free speech stifled. You see law used as a weapon against journalists like Julian Assange and an American president like Donald Trump and his supporters. The Biden regime has put one thousand Americans in prison for attending a rally for Trump by asserting without any evidence that the rally was an insurrection. The Western media is a propaganda ministry. The West's foreign policy consists of war. | Law professor Jonathan Turley…

Rania Khalek (2023-04-24). The Truth About the So-Called 'Immigration Crisis'? Both Parties Are Lying. thealtworld.com Despite the accusations of Democrats and Republicans against each other of being "soft" on immigration, both parties have been actively and aggressively going after migrants and refugees in recent years, using different rhetoric for the same policies. Meanwhile, imperialism continues to drive migration and the undocumented continue to be super-exploited for cheap labor. | Dr. Ben Becker, Editor-in-Chief of BreakThrough News, discusses the apparent paradox, the motives behind the rhetoric, and the actual impact of "border security" measures.

Scott Ritter (2023-04-24). Middle East embraces Russia & loses trust in the U.S. | Forces in play in Sudan conflict. thealtworld.com On episode 31 of the show we are joined by Evgeny Satanovsky, a Russian economist, professor and orientalist, one of the leading experts in the field of politics and economics of Israel, as well as other countries of the Middle East. | He is the founder and president of the Middle East Institute. From 2001 to 2004, he served as the President of the Russian Jewish Congress.

_____ (2023-04-24). A Chronicle of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula in Early April 2023. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-24). Meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers takes place in Japan. journal-neo.org

Alex Bainbridge (2023-04-24). Protesters say: 'Housing is a right, not a business'. greenleft.org.au "Build tenant power" rang out through the CBD streets in a housing justice rally organised by SEQUR — South East Queensland Union of Renters. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Alex Bainbridge (2023-04-24). Video: Jonathan Sriranganathan on Greens, capitalism and social change. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Alex Bainbridge speaks to outgoing Greens Gabba Ward councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan about politics, social change and the role of elected representatives.

Ana Perdigón (2023-04-24). Venezuela's Far-Right Unitary Platform Supports Petro's International Conference on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This past Saturday night, a meeting was held between President of Colombia Gustavo Petro and representatives of the far-right Venezuelan opposition belonging to the so-called Unitary Platform. | The meeting was held at the Presidential Treasury and was attended by the Colombian president and his foreign minister, àÅlvaro Leyva. | On behalf of the Venezuelan opposition, the head of the Unitary Platform negotiation team, Gerardo Blyde was present, together with Claudia Nikken and Alejandro Mora. In addition, Tomas Guanipa, Stalin González, Luis Emilio Rondón, Luis Aquiles Moreno and Roberto Enríquez were also…

Ann Brown (2023-04-24). Report: U.S. Government May Charge President's Son With Tax Crimes. moguldom.com President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is in hot water—again. This time, he may actually face federal charges. Federal prosecutors are considering four possible charges against Hunter. Possible charges are two misdemeanor tax counts for failure to file taxes, a single felony count of tax evasion, and a felony count related to a gun purchase. …

Ann Brown (2023-04-24). Meta's Facebook Was Caught Riding Dirty: How to Claim Your Check from $725 Million Settlement. moguldom.com Facebook allegedly shared its users' data and data on specific users' friends with third parties. These third parties included app developers, business partners, advertisers, and data brokers. The Meta company shared the data without the permission of the users. And now the social media giant must pay the price. Facebook recently made a $725 million settlement following …

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). EU's Borrell Tells European Governments to Send Ships to Taiwan Strait. southfront.org Illustrative ImageAccording to Taiwanese media, a French warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait this month | Originally published on The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has called on European countries

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Kiev's War Crimes In Bakhmut: "There Are People Inside! — Commander's Orders Are Not Discussed" southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Literacy, the Moskva, Simplicius, Pentagon Incontinence. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Military Situation In Iraq On April 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Military Situation In Syria On April 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 24, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 24, Israeli artillery attacked SAA position near Hadar town in Qunaitra; | On April 24, unknown assailants throw a stun grenade at the Asayish headquarters in Hasakah city; | The defense and intelligence chiefs from Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Iran will meet in Moscow on Tuesday, according to the Turkish Defense Minister…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Two Ukrainian naval drones attacked the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. The Russian Army destroyed one drone and the second one blew up on its own; | The Russian Army targeted a communication center of the AFU near Orekhov; | The Russian Army destroyed two ammo depots of the AFU in the Zaporozhye region; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Stelmakhovka; | Russian forces destroyed one armoured fighting vehicle, three pickup trucks in the Kupyan…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). NATO's Weapons Leaking To Black Market — Western Journalist. southfront.org Illustrative ImageSeymour Hersh's report validate what has been said by many Russian authorities months ago. | Written by Confirming what several other analysts had already been reporting since the beginning of Western military aid campaign to Ukraine, an important American informant pointed out that several weapons sent by NATO are being sold on the black market. The r…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). UPDATED: Probing Russian Air Defence In Crimea: Naval Drones Destroyed In Sevastopol, While Ballistic Missiles Targeted Kerch. southfront.org UPDATE: The Russian Ministry of Defence revealed that Ukraine had attacked the base of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Ukrainian Drones Targeted Moscow. southfront.org Illustrative Image | On April 24, a Ukrainian-made kamikaze drone fell in the Moscow region. It was not intercepted by Russian forces but fell because it ran out of fuel. To defeat its target, the kamikaze drone was loaded with Canadian M112 explosive charges based on US C4 explosives. | The drone was Ukrainian-made UJ-22 Airborne. It was discovered in the Bogorodsky city district. | This model was used by the AFU mainly for reconnaissance and surveillance operations. Over the past six months, UJ-22 Airborne was ofte…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). While Under Felony Investigation, Crack Addict Influence Peddler Hunter Biden Demands Ethics Probe Into MTG. southfront.org Originally published on ZeroHedge Recovering crack connoisseur Hunter Biden has called for an ethics investigation into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) over…

Anonymous765 (2023-04-24). Rainy Weather And Bad Excuses From Ukrainian Military. southfront.org |

Avishai Ehrlich (2023-04-24). From the Protests to Palestine: The Far Right in Israel and the Left. socialistproject.ca Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the Israeli prime minister's office in November, backed by a coalition of religious and far-right ethno-nationalist parties. Since then, clashes between Israeli armed forces and Palestinians have escalated, due largely to increasing raids on Palestinian civilians and highly provocative armed aggression by Israel at the al-Aqsa Mosque. Netanyahu's government is additionally attempting to consolidate its control over the judiciary by claiming the right to appoint judges and constrain the courts' jurisdiction — a move that has sparked massive protests across the country. On Ma…

BDS Coalition Canada. (2023-04-24). Environmental Racism And Corporate Colonialism Revealed At Canadian Bank. popularresistance.org Thanks to Canadian BDS Coalition member, Human Rights for All, for their solidarity at the Royal Bank of Canada's Annual General Meeting (RBC AGM) on April 5, 2023, in Saskatoon. | With vehicular access blocked and two snipers on the roof, at least 150 environmental and Indigenous rights activists rallied in front of the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon where RBC was holding their AGM. | They were there to protest against RBC's putting 99% of their energy investments in fossil fuels. Since the Paris climate agreement was signed, RBC has provided over $270 billion to fossil fuel companies, with last year repre…

Bevan Ramsden (2023-04-24). Australia's war preparations could include worrying Defence Act changes. greenleft.org.au The US has been perusing its China containment strategy for some years. But Australia is also preparing for war. Besides spending big on military hardware, it is looking at making worrying changes to the Defence Act. Bevan Ramsden reports.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-24). Barry Humphries: Misunderstood Anarchist of Culture. dissidentvoice.org He was always a step ahead, his mind geared not only for the next move, but the next sequence. He also smelt it, anticipated the audience reaction, shaped the prejudice in context for consumption. He created an antipodean version of dada art. He confused, baffled and enraged audiences with his polymathic, panoramic reach. The genius …

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2023-04-24). The United States Of Paralysis. popularresistance.org Political paralysis is snuffing out what is left of our anemic democracy. | It is the paralysis of doing nothing while the ruling oligarchs, who have increased their wealth by nearly a third since the pandemic began and by close to 90 percent over the past decade, orchestrate virtual tax boycotts as millions of Americans go into bankruptcy to pay medical bills, mortgages, credit card debt, student debt, car loans and soaring utility bills demanded by a system that has privatized nearly every aspect of our lives. | It is the paralysis of doing nothing about raising the minimum wage, despite the ravages of inflatio…

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-04-24). Chris Hedges: The System Is Not Moving Fast Enough. popularresistance.org Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body of UN scientists, delivered a "final warning" to drastically cut global emissions in order to prevent the heating of the planet past 1.5 degrees Celsius. As the exponentially accelerating effects of the climate crisis have become more apparent in recent years, so too has activism to demand urgent action from governments. In the UK, a movement known as Extinction Rebellion (XR) first emerged in 2018, and then proliferated around the globe. XR has helped popularize the spread of civil disobedience tactics in the contempor…

Chris Wright (2023-04-24). The Left and the Ukraine War. dissidentvoice.org To be a leftist in the United States is a dispiriting experience, but in the last year one of the more dispiriting things has been to see the attitude of many leftists themselves on a subject of crucial importance: the war in Ukraine. The consensus of the Washington establishment remains that the U.S. must support …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-24). Australia Planning Major Military Overhaul to Prepare for War With China. news.antiwar.com A government review of Australia's military capability has called for Canberra to make sweeping changes to better prepare for a future conflict with China, Australia's largest trading partner. According to Australian media, the review has triggered "one of the greatest shifts in Australia's military since" World War II. The review was conducted by former Australian …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-24). POLITICO: Biden Preparing for Failed Ukrainian Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is preparing for the possibility of Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive failing, POLITICO reported on Monday. Pentagon documents allegedly leaked by Airman Jack Teixeiraia revealed that the US doesn't believe Ukraine can regain any significant territory in its counteroffensive, which is expected to be launched in the spring. The information in the leaks was …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-24). Russia to Host Meeting of Syria and Turkish Intel and Defense Chiefs. news.antiwar.com Russia will host a meeting of intelligence and defense chiefs from Turkey, Syria, and Iran on Tuesday as part of an effort to work toward the normalization of relations between Ankara and Damascus. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced the planned meeting that will be held in Moscow and said the goal is to "find …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-24). Taiwan in Talks With US About Weapons Stockpile on or Near Island. news.antiwar.com Taiwanese Premier Chen Chien-jen confirmed on Monday that the US and Taipei are in talks about establishing a contingency stockpile of weapons for a future fight with China located on or near the island of Taiwan. "The proposal of regional contingency stockpiles is still in the negotiation process," Chen said, according to The South China …

David S. Rotenstein, Next City. (2023-04-24). Our Missing Middle Housing Didn't Just Go Missing. popularresistance.org In early February, the city commission in Decatur, Georgia voted to amend the city's zoning law to allow the construction of "duplex, triplex, and quadruplex residential units" in "single-family residential zoning districts" — what many housing advocates call missing middle housing. | The legislation followed on the heels of 20 years of special studies, litigation and resident agitation over the city's declining affordable housing stock, gentrification and displacement. By early 2023, it was too late to preserve the Atlanta suburb's affordable housing stock. As for Decatur's diversity, the tipping point for…

Editor (2023-04-24). A brutal system replaced socialist health care in Europe. mronline.org Matthew Read, researcher at the IF DDR, talks to the People's Health Dispatch about similarities between East Germany's and Yugoslavia's socialist health systems and the lessons to be learned from these systems.

Editor (2023-04-24). Anti-NATO protests in Sweden as the country hosts large int'l exercise. mronline.org Protesters across 17 cities in Sweden, including Stockholm, voice opposition to the international military exercise hosted by their country.

Editor (2023-04-24). Here comes everyone: climate, class and the movement we need. mronline.org As thousands prepare to surround parliament to demand climate action, Feyzi Ismail explains the scale of the crisis and the strategy the movement needs.

Editor (2023-04-24). The Culture War doesn't exist. mronline.org Call it what it is: class war.

Editor (2023-04-24). We STILL don't get it: It is an Empire, Folks! mronline.org In mid-March 2023, David Swanson published a very interesting article: "Iraq and 15 Lessons We Never Learned." There were some things in there I agreed with, some I disagreed with, others I might want to debate. Still, I appreciated his effort to pull together ideas from these experiences. However, there's one thing that he did …

Editor (2023-04-24). Chris Hedges: The United States of Paralysis. scheerpost.com The longer the corporate state erodes the social bonds that knit us to society and give us a sense of purpose and meaning the more inevitable an authoritarian state and a Christianized fascism becomes.

Editor (2023-04-24). Extinction Rebellion's Roger Hallam: It's not the climate, it's the system | The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / Real News Network Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body of UN scientists, delivered a "final warning" to drastically cut global emissions in order to prevent the heating of the planet past 1.5 degrees Celsius. As the exponentially accelerating effects of the climate crisis have …

Editor (2023-04-24). A New Bill in Oregon Could Target Environmental Protesters as Terrorists. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-24). MaxBytes: Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown Challenged on Ukraine. scheerpost.com By Max Jones / Original to ScheerPost On April 20, 2023, ScheerPost writer/editor Max Jones attended a panel hosted by the University of Southern California's Center for Political Future featuring former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown. In a Q&A with the former prime minister and other panelists, Jones questioned a statement Brown …

Editor (2023-04-24). The EARN IT Bill Is Back, Seeking To Scan Our Messages and Photos. scheerpost.com If EARN IT passes, we're likely to see state lawmakers step in and mandate scanning of messages and other files similar to the plan that Apple wisely walked away from last year.

Elijah de Castro (2023-04-24). Dispatch from Artsakh: 'A Continuous Effort to Ethnically Cleanse Armenians'. progressive.org The brutal Azerbaijani blockade of the historically Armenian region has gone largely unacknowledged by U.S. media, even as the Biden Administration enables it.

Farooque Chowdhury (2023-04-24). Labor Market and Mainstream Economics. dissidentvoice.org Market and labor in market are crucial questions both to capital and labor. The questions have been discussed and answered by economists, from the mainstream, and also from the camp of labor. "Markets", writes Michael D. Yates in his Work Work Work: Labor, Alienation, and Class Struggle (Monthly Review Press, 2022), "act as a veil, …

Gerald E. Scorse (2023-04-24). The 75-year Thievery of Joint Tax Returns. dissidentvoice.org Another tax season has ended, and more than 50 million returns arrived at the Internal Revenue Service marked "Married filing jointly". Few of the filers had any idea that joint returns—created in 1948 and modified in 1969—may be the oldest tax inequity in America. They've been picking various pockets for 75 years, and there's little …

Global Times (2023-04-24). Borrell and His Likes Should Avoid Leading Europe into a Ditch. dissidentvoice.org The European Parliament just spent a whole week discussing China, and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will convene foreign ministers from across EU on April 24 local time to discuss the same topic. In anticipation of this meeting, Borrell published a column on April 22 urging …

Griffin Dix (2023-04-24). U.S. Gun Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Violence in Mexico. progressive.org A new lawsuit argues that U.S. gun companies' unlawful conduct has substantially reduced the life expectancy of Mexican citizens.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). EU Navies to Challenge China Over Taiwan. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic In yet another move set to cement the European Union's status as a geopolitical pendant of the United States, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell openly stated that he wants the armed forces (or, in this particular case, navies) of EU countries to patrol the increasingly contested Taiwan Strait to "help protect" Taiwan. Borrell…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Chairs UNSC Debate on Effective Multilateralism Through Defence of Principles of the UN Charter. libya360.wordpress.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is chairing an open debate on 'Effective multilateralism through the Defense of the Principles of the UN Charter' at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York City. Russia holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council. üî¥ #LIVE: Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov chairs UN Security Council debate on…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). Going Underground: Interview with Seymour Hersh. libya360.wordpress.com Afshin Rattansi's Going Underground On this special episode of Going Underground, we speak to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh on his new 'Trading with the Enemy' report that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his entourage have been embezzling $400 million from US aid allocated for fuel purchases, as well as buying diesel from Russia. He…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). Is Multipolarity Authoritarian? A South-South Controversy (I). libya360.wordpress.com Lautaro Rivara Is multipolarity authoritarian, as Kavita Krishnan claims, and why is this perspective so seductive for the countries of the Global South? What is the discreet allure of imagining a world with many poles of power? In the monumental work "Pensamiento periférico. A global interpretative thesis", Eduardo Devés Valdés warned not only about the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). Relations Between Russia and Africa at the Present Stage. libya360.wordpress.com Oleg Barabanov The results of UN General Assembly voting make it possible to at least formally interpret a certain split and lack of unity among African countries in relation to Russia. We can also conclude that those 19 countries that have never voted "yes" are open to continuing the cooperation with Russia that they had…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). Russia-South Africa: BRICS and Multilateralism. libya360.wordpress.com Mikatekiso Kubayi South Africa-Russia relations are not new. They date back decades before South Africa arrived at a democratic dispensation in 1994; a journey in which Russia provided a lot of support. During the recent visit to South Africa of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, it was agreed that the two countries need to further…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-24). Sudan: Over 420 Civilians Killed as Foreign Countries Accelerate Evacuations. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3,700 people have been injured since fighting broke out on April 15. The humanitarian crisis, including mass displacement, has continued to worsen as multiple ceasefires have failed to hold At least 427 people have been killed as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…

Jim McIlroy (2023-04-24). Unions, health organisations call for total ban on silica products. greenleft.org.au Building industry unions and health groups are calling a total ban on the construction industry using engineered stone bench tops which contain silica. Jim McIlroy reports.

John Mullen (2023-04-24). Revolt in France: Macron humiliated, but no victory for workers yet. greenleft.org.au President Emmanuel Macron has now signed his pensions bill into law, but the struggle to defeat it is not over, reports John Mullen.

John Rachel (2023-04-24). Interview with Garland Nixon. dissidentvoice.org Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Garland Nixon for his current thoughts. We focus here on the realities of the international power struggle unfolding in real time, specifically addressing the role of the U.S. in the tensions and its capacity to reduce …

Kit Klarenberg, David Cronin (2023-04-24). Britain declares war on a slogan. electronicintifada.net Suella Braverman mulls ban on chanting "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). Iran Hearing Of The International People's Tribunal On US Imperialism. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). Echoes Of Taif: Syria And Saudi Arabia Reconcile. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). Marxism And Anticolonialism: A Conversation With Vijay Prashad. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). Syria Comes In From The Cold. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). What Would It Take To Defeat Big Oil? popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). Whither Multipolarity In A Changing World Order. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-24). CIA Cover-Up of Hunter Biden's Laptop Charged by House Republicans. theduran.com

Larry Johnson (2023-04-24). Another Blast From the Past — Former CIA Director Mike Morrell Confirms I Was Right. sonar21.com In October 2020, on the eve of the last Presidential debate, 50 U.S. intelligence luminaries published a letter intimating that the Hunter Biden laptop had all the earmarks of diabolical…

Lawrence S. Wittner (2023-04-24). The Ukraine War Has Never Been America's War. fpif.org

Lowkey, Mintpress News. (2023-04-24). Lowkey: The Ukraine Kill List And Weaponizing Anti-Semitism. popularresistance.org In this latest thought-provoking episode of The Watchdog, esteemed academic and public intellectual David Miller returns, this time delving into the covert tactics used by the powerful Israel Lobby to silence advocates for Palestinian rights. Drawing upon firsthand experience, Miller exposes the systematic campaign to force him out of Bristol University and the weaponization of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism to stifle dissent. He reveals how academics who have dared to speak out against the Israeli government's policies towards Palestine face severe repercussions, including threats of termination and profes…

Michael Sainato, Portside. (2023-04-24). Hotel Workers Face Unwelcome Guests: Union Busters Hired By Bosses. popularresistance.org In the heart of California's wine country, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa offers guests access to on-site geothermal mineral pools, an exclusive golf club and farm-to-table dining. | "Like the Native Americans who revered the site as a sacred healing ground, you'll live in harmony with nature through vast open spaces, beautifully landscaped grounds, majestic redwood trees and inspiring sunsets," boasts the resort's website. | That purported serenity on stolen Native American land has not extended to the workers at the luxury resort where union avoidance consultants hired by and staying at the hotel fo…

Monisha Rios (2023-04-24). The Toxic Legacy of U.S. Foreign Policy in Vieques, Puerto Rico. fpif.org The women of Vieques, an island off the east coast of Puerto Rico, have been on the front lines of the generations-long struggle for peace and justice to end the havoc wrought by U.S. foreign policy on their island, in their homes, and on their bodies.

news.un (2023-04-24). Youth Forum: How change-makers are shaping a more sustainable world. news.un.org Young people are valuable agents of change and around the world they are taking matters into their own hands and championing innovative solutions to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

news.un (2023-04-24). UN pledges to 'stand with and work for the Sudanese people'. news.un.org The UN Secretary-General on Monday welcomed the temporary relocation of hundreds of staff members and their families from the Sudanese capital Khartoum, amid the continuing intense fighting between rival military factions which has now entered its second week.

news.un (2023-04-24). Guterres: Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action. news.un.org The world's multilateral system is under greater strain than at any time since the creation of the United Nations, requiring swift action to "do better, faster" in using the UN Charter and existing tools to forge greater security and prosperity for all, the Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday, which marks the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.

news.un (2023-04-24). World Immunization Week sees 'big catch-up' to get vaccines back on track. news.un.org The COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of children to miss out on routine vaccines and countries must act now to restore essential immunization coverage to a least 2019 levels, UN health agency WHO said on Monday, marking the start of World Immunization Week.

news.un (2023-04-24). UN Data Forum: Fast-tracking solutions to reach the SDGs. news.un.org UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a major call at a UN forum to find new ways to harness data today, to shape a peaceful and prosperous tomorrow, for all people and the planet.

news.un (2023-04-24). India poised to become world's most populous nation. news.un.org India is about to surpass China as the world's most populous nation in the coming days, the UN population data chief told reporters on Monday.

Noam Chomsky (2023-04-24). ChatGPT and human intelligence: Noam Chomsky responds to critics. mronline.org 'The threat to privacy and data security posed by language models like ChatGPT is real enough. I frankly doubt that there's any practical way to contain them. The most effective means that I can think of…to counter the spread of malicious doctrines and ideology are education in critical thinking, organization to encourage deliberation, and modes of intellectual self-defense.' —Noam Chomsky…

North Shore Counter-Info (2023-04-24). Hamilton: Reflections on Ongoing Hunger Strike in the Barton Jail. itsgoingdown.org Report on an ongoing hunger strike in Hamilton, Ontario and how people are organizing to support. Originally posted to North Shore Counter-Info. This past Wednesday, April 19, 2023, we received word that prisoners on all the ranges on the fourth floor of the Barton Jail had coordinated to begin a hunger strike. At the same…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-24). US Army Faces Recruitment Crisis in Wake of Military Failures Abroad. orinocotribune.com Officials say the army faces a 'perception' problem due in part to their failed occupation of several nations in West Asia | US Army Secretary "6…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-24). A decade after Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh, garment workers' safety still not a priority. peoplesdispatch.org Clothing brands operating in the country have still not joined the Accord on Health and Safety, which could prevent accidents like the one that occurred at Rana Plaza in April 2013 which led to over 1,100 deaths…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-24). Chile's President Gabriel Boric announces plan to nationalize lithium industry. peoplesdispatch.org Chile's President Gabriel Boric has proposed the creation of a state-owned company which will eventually take over the lithium mining sector from private industry giants. The Latin American country has one of the world's largest lithium reserves and is the second largest producer of the metal globally, after Australia…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-24). Over 420 people have been killed in fighting in Sudan. Foreign countries accelerate evacuations. peoplesdispatch.org According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3,700 people have been injured since fighting broke out on April 15. The humanitarian crisis, including mass displacement, has continued to worsen as multiple ceasefires have failed to hold…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-24). US and NATO allies accounted for over half of global military expenditure in 2022: SIPRI report. peoplesdispatch.org According to this year's SIPRI defense expenditure report, Europe has recorded the highest defense expenditure in more than 30 years, surpassing its previous highest record from 1989…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-24). Shocking Truths about Your Money. expose-news.com Since the beginning of the "pandemic" three quarters of the world's increase in wealth has gone to the 1%. The coming Great Depression was deliberately engineered in February 2020. It will lead …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-24). UK government uses Delphi method to manipulate outcome of public consultations. expose-news.com Until 7 June 2023, the Bank of England is inviting responses to a proposal for a retail central bank digital currency ("CBDC") — a so-called "digital pound." The survey is rigged. The …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-24). Vaccine injuries become the dominant theme of German reporting on the mRNA injections. expose-news.com Last month, German Health Minister and renowned virus pest Karl Lauterbach gave a remarkable interview in which he denounced "exorbitant" pharmaceutical profits, deplored "dismaying" vaccine injuries, and called for the manufacturers to set …

Ryan Black (2023-04-24). The Perpetual War Alarm Sounds In Australia. progressivehub.net BRIAN MARTIN | TRANSCEND MEDIA SERVICE…

SAM (2023-04-24). Do Billionaires Really Care About "Woke" Politics? progressivehub.net THOM HARTMANN | THE HARTMANN REPORT…

SAM (2023-04-24). Lockheed Martin Doesn't Care About Climate Change. progressivehub.net DANAKA KATOVICH AND DAVID GIBSON | JACOBIN…

Staff (2023-04-24). La Constitución, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y la economía. cubadebate.cu Como se aprecia, de forma coherente, la jerarquía orgánica que la Constitución de la República le concede a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, se corresponde con la importancia y trascendencia de las atribuciones que con contenido económico le dispone.

Staff (2023-04-24). China muestra nuevas imágenes del planeta Marte. cubadebate.cu China reveló este lunes nuevas imágenes del planeta Marte obtenidas por su misión Tianwen 1, lanzada en julio de 2020 en medio de una carrera mundial que involucró también a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos y Estados Unidos.Las fotografías son de los hemisferios oriental y occidental, así como de otras áreas del planeta rojo.

Staff (2023-04-24). øCuáles son las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario este 24 de abril? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 24 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba y las casas de cambio para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.

Staff (2023-04-24). Desde este 24 de abril segunda etapa de vacunación antipoliomielítica en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La segunda etapa de la 62 Campaña Nacional de Vacunación Antipoliomielítica Oral comenzará este lunes en toda Cuba, para los niños que hayan recibido una dosis en la primera fase, desarrollada entre el 27 de febrero y el 4 de marzo. Cuba es el primer país de Latinoamérica en lograr la eliminación de esta enfermedad.

Staff (2023-04-24). Desmienten rumores sobre salud del presidente mexicano López Obrador. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Gobernación de México, Adán Augusto López, aseguró este lunes que el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador no sufrió un desmayo, ni un ataque cardiaco, ni fue traslado de emergencia, en medio de los rumores que se han desatado después de que el mandatario fuese diagnosticado con covid-19.

Staff (2023-04-24). El terabeso, el tiro al blanco y la sopa de palabras en abril. cubadebate.cu El acertijo que cierra el mes de Abril es a seis manos y tres mentes. Regla; RARJ y yo. Aplicación ingeniosa de números y razonamientos; pensamiento lógico y creativo; y agilidad mental con conocimientos de la Historia.

Staff (2023-04-24). Lavrov denuncia en la ONU que Occidente está creando "clubes de los elegidos, pasando por alto las Naciones Unidas" cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, denunció este lunes en una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU presidida por el canciller ruso que Occidente está creando "clubes de los elegidos, pasando por alto las Naciones Unidas". Previamente esta jornada, Lavrov llegó a Nueva York, donde se encuentra la sede de la ONU.

Staff (2023-04-24). Llegará este lunes a Cuba presidenta de Bosnia y Herzegovina. cubadebate.cu ≈Ωeljka Cvijanoviƒá, presidenta de Bosnia y Herzegovina, llegará este lunes a Cuba para realizar una visita oficial, que se extenderá hasta el próximo 26 de abril.La jefa de Estado sostendrá conversaciones con autoridades locales, y realizará otras actividades. Cuba y Bosnia y Herzegovina establecieron relaciones el 29 de abril de 1997.

Staff (2023-04-24). Natación cubana con buena cosecha de medallas en Juegos del ALBA. cubadebate.cu Dos títulos, igual cantidad de medallas de plata y una de bronce consiguió Cuba este domingo en la segunda jornada de la natación en los V Juegos del ALBA de Venezuela 2023. Dainé Pedré confirmó que el dominio sabatino en los 200 metros combinados individual no resultó producto de la casualidad, sino de su talento.

Staff (2023-04-24). Viernes 28 de mayo, elección de los gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales. cubadebate.cu El próximo viernes 28 de mayo a las 9: 00 a. m. se realizará en toda Cuba la elección de los gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales, según el Consejo de Estado, conforme a lo establecido en la Constitución y en la Ley Electoral. Los gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales serán elegidos por un período de cinco años.

Staff (2023-04-24). Marxism and Colonialism: An Interview with Vijay Prashad. orinocotribune.com Vijay Prashad is above all a militant. His intellectual work is an attempt to understand and respond to some of the great challenges of our time. Of Indian origin, this Marxist historian has displayed an intense vital activity that has taken him to numerous countries, always in defense of the cause of humanity.He currently works as executive director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, a task that alternates with his work as a teacher and researcher at various universities, as well as with a prolific work in which we can highlight texts such as The Darker Nations, The Poorer Nations and the most…

Staff (2023-04-24). US Dollar Hegemony in 2022 Eroded at '10 Times the Pace Seen in the Past 2 Decades'. orinocotribune.com Last week, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen acknowledged that US sanctions against Russia and other countries are endangering the hegemony of the dollar as those sanctioned try to find alternatives. | Even French President Emmanuel Macron commented that Europe should reduce its reliance on the "extraterritoriality of the US dollar." | Yellen's fear is well-founded, since the status of the US dollar as a reserve currency eroded in 2022 at a rate "10 times the average annual pace of erosion in the USD's market share in the prior years," according to Eurizon SLJ Asset Management, explaining that the fall is…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-04-24). Socialist Movement of Ghana calls for urgent public health response to new malaria threat. peoplesdispatch.org The invasive, malaria-transmitting Anopheles stephensi mosquito has been detected in Ghana for the first time. The species can survive in high temperatures and urban areas, posing new challenges for disease response and control…

thedigradio (2023-04-24). How to Build a Fighting Labor Movement. thedigradio.com Featuring Jane McAlevey on how to organize workers into unions that wage mass strikes to fight employers.

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-24). World Governments Rattled as Indigenous Peoples Expose Atrocities at United Nations. indybay.org NEW YORK — Governments from around the world are rushing to defend their human rights records as Indigenous Peoples describe the atrocities — from the shackling of Aboriginal children in Australia, to forced police confessions in Vietnam, and cultural genocide in China's Inner Mongolia, during the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

In Sacramento a Rage for Reproductive Justice (2023-04-24). It's About More than Mifepristone. indybay.org Members of the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice organized the event "More than Mifepristone" in Sacramento on April 15th and called upon people to rage with them in protest. Mifepristone is commonly referred to as the "abortion pill".

Freedom Socialist Party, Bob Price (2023-04-24). Sunday 4/30: May Day Celebration 2023 — Workers vs. Billionaires: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk Street, San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49)…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-24). Sunday 5/14: UCSC MEIP XXI, Stevenson Event Center-FREE ALL WELCOME. indybay.org STEVENSON EVENT CENTER | UCSC STEVENSON COLLEGE | 1156 HIGH STREET…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-24). Friday 5/12: UCSC MEIP, Stevenson Event Center-FREE-ALL WELCOME. indybay.org UCSC Stevenson Event Center | Stevenson College | 1156 High Street…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Australia unveils major millitary reform in bid to counter China threat. trtworld.com The country's northern bases will become a focus to deter adversaries and protect trade routes and communications, according to Australia's Defence Strategic Review. | Australia unveils major millitary reform in bid to counter China threat…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Tens of people killed by militants in Burkina Faso. trtworld.com Dozens of men and young people were killed by the men, dressed in military uniforms, survivors say. | Tens of people killed by militants in Burkina Faso…

trtworld (2023-04-24). Serbian president signals possible referendum for deal with Kosovo. trtworld.com "Some want my legitimacy to be tested … . Let's have a referendum," says Aleksandar Vucic. | Serbian president signals possible referendum for deal with Kosovo…

David Sobelsohn (2023-04-24). Supreme Court considers "religious freedom" ploy to undo labor rights. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —On April 18, the Supreme Court faced a recurring issue: How much must employers bend the rules for employees who, based on their religious beliefs, demand special rights? In 2012, Gerald Groff took a post-office job as a Rural Carrier Associate ("RCA"). The job required that he substitute for career carriers as needed, including …

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). Advierten posible caída de ceniza del volcán Sangay en Ecuador. telesurtv.net En esta jornada el volcán Sangay registró la emisión de una columna de gas y ceniza de 8 kilómetros de altura.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). OCHA: enfrentamientos entre bandas dejan 70 muertos en cinco días en Haití. telesurtv.net La OCHA alertó que la situación humanitaria y de seguridad en muchas áreas de Cité Soleil ha llegado a niveles alarmantes.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-04-24). Reiteran llamado a huelga en el Cibao, República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Llamado a huelga en la región norte o Cibao por alto costo de la canasta familiar, aumento salarial de un 70 por ciento.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-24). Tiroteo deja al menos nueve heridos en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La policía estima que aproximadamente 250 personas estaban presentes en la fiesta cuando ocurrió el tiroteo.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-24). Mantienen alerta en diez provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net Algunas de las provincias en alerta verde son: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, San Cristóbal, San Pedro de Macorís, El Seibo, La Altagracia y Hato Mayor.

teleSUR, ods . JCM (2023-04-24). Descubren 39 cadáveres de presuntos miembros de una secta en Kenia. telesurtv.net La fuente informó que las personas murieron presuntamente de hambre después de ayunar con el objetivo de encontrarse con Jesucristo.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China strengthens IP protection efforts. ecns.cn China has granted 798,000 invention patents in 2022, with 9.4 high-value invention patents for every 10,000 people, the country's top intellectual property (IP) regulator said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Insights丨Entrepreneurial academic appreciates China's commendable achievement in addressing climate change. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Chongqing-Taiwan passenger flights to resume in May. ecns.cn A direct passenger flight route linking southwest China's Chongqing Municipality and Taiwan will resume on May 17, according to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China to build gigawatt-level space power station: leading expert. ecns.cn China is eyeing completing a gigawatt-level space-based power station, the Global Times learned from the Chinese Society of Astronautics space solar power commission on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China releases global color images of Mars. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Monday jointly released a series of global images of Mars obtained during China's first Mars exploration mission.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). U.S. homeware retailer Bed Bath &Beyond files for bankruptcy. ecns.cn Bed Bath &Beyond, a U.S. homeware chain headquartered in New Jersey, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, signaling a turnaround plan initiated by the company in late 2022 did not play out well.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Elon Musk praises China's smart Fuxing bullet trains. ecns.cn Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recognized Chinese smart Fuxing bullet trains on Sunday after a short video introducing the train went viral on Twitter, sparking heated discussion about the luxurious, comfortable riding experience.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China plans to test use of 3D printing tech for construction on moon. ecns.cn China plans to use its lunar exploration program to explore the feasibility of using 3D printing technology to construct buildings on the moon, China Daily reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Bingjie Time: Extra 10 cm needed to view star panda. ecns.cn Among many star pandas in China, Ya Ya, which has been back from the United States, is concerned most by many people.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China's jobless rate drops in March. ecns.cn China's job market remained stable in the first quarter this year with a falling unemployment rate and more jobs created, official data showed Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Japanese PM denies considering snap election. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he is not thinking about dissolving the lower house of parliament for a snap election, a day after his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won parliamentary by-elections in four of five seats.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China releases global map of Mars. ecns.cn China released its first color-coded global map of Mars on April 24, the Space Day of China in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Its 76-meter spatial resolution provides better quality for conducting future Martian exploration projects and scientific research.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Premiership Cup to include Championship teams from next season. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Germany to face Ukraine in 1,000th international match. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Walt Disney Co to begin second wave of layoffs, cutting several thousand jobs: Sources. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Tesla raises 2023 spending forecast as it races to ramp up output. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Super-sized screens, rumble seats draw moviegoers back to blockbusters. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). China Evergrande unit to sell two businesses as part of restructuring. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Ajax in danger of missing out on Champions League football. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). US Supreme Court rejects computer scientist's lawsuit over AI-generated inventions. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Juventus fans to be barred for racist abuse of Lukaku. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). US Supreme Court to decide if public officials can block critics on social media. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Singapore and China to hold joint naval drills. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Consumer protection bodies urged to investigate ChatGPT, others. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Jail for man who smuggled 26 puppies into Singapore; 19 died. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Singapore, Shanghai sign 15 agreements to boost cooperation in areas like digital economy, healthcare. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Britain sets up $125 million taskforce to drive AI. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Al-Hilal get cup boost before AFC Champions League final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). NCID chief Leo Yee Sin to leave role after 6 years; Vernon Lee to take over. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Ex-OpenSea manager's trial kicks off in first NFT insider trading case. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Wrestling-Indian players resume protest against federation chief. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Evergrande's $1.2 billion onshore bondholders to vote on offshore restructuring plan on Wed. channelnewsasia.com

Anonymous103 (2023-04-24). Probing Russian Air Defence In Crimea: Naval Drones Destroyed In Sevastopol, While Ballistic Missiles Targeted Kerch. southfront.org Early morning of April 24, two Ukrainian naval drones targeted the Russian city of Sevastopol.The drones attempted to strike at…

Bibi Van Der Zee, The Guardian. (2023-04-24). Extinction Rebellion: Big Tent For The Big One. popularresistance.org Thousands of climate protesters picketed government departments and filled the streets of Westminster on the first day of the Big One, a mass demonstration by 200 different groups headed by Extinction Rebellion (XR). | The goal was to build a wide coalition, including bigger groups such as Avaaz, Friends of the Earth and Keep Britain Tidy, plus local and community groups, in order to bring people to a climate crisis protest who may have been less comfortable with the acts of direct action and civil disobedience that attracted public anger. | The demo followed an announcement by XR in the new year that they were s…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). China's cooperation with Europe 'unlimited' as with Russia: Chinese envoy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). China to test out 3D printing technology on moon to build habitats. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). South Korea's Yoon to meet Biden as doubts grow over nuclear umbrella. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Violence continues in Myanmar two years into military coup, Five-Point Consensus at deadlock. channelnewsasia.com The five-point peace plan was agreed between the junta and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta in April 2021, two months after the power grab.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Bank of Korea's Rhee says some short-term rates have fallen more than expected. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Chile's lithium nationalization shines light on emerging tech. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Chinese digital currency stocks surge amid new efforts to promote e-CNY. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Citigroup's Asia Q1 wealth revenue rises 20% on strong private banking growth. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Credit Suisse says lost US$68 billion in assets last quarter, outflows continue. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Japan's Nidec posts first quarterly loss in 10 years. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Philippines sticks to its 5-year GDP growth targets on economic momentum. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Vietnam's Masan to delay The CrownX IPO, issue up to $500 million international bonds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Artists give new life to Ivory Coast's neglected 'Pyramid'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Singapore government street count finds 40% drop in rough sleepers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Singapore's core inflation falls to 5% in March. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Farah says Great North Run will be his final race. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Guardiola issues rallying cry to fans as Man City host Arsenal in 'final'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Pliskova withdraws from Madrid Open with knee injury. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). Reinvented Rahane showcasing his range with Chennai. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-24). US TikTok ban would be a blow to businesses relying on popular video app to build audiences. channelnewsasia.com Some industry watchers believe a ban would also undermine free speech and expand government surveillance.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). UK airlines recommence direct flights to Shanghai. ecns.cn British Airways, the United Kingdom's flag carrier airline, was to resume its daily flight to Shanghai on Sunday, two years after its direct flights to China were halted because of the pandemic.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). China's largest freshwater lake sees rising water level. ecns.cn The water level of China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang, in eastern Jiangxi Province, has continued to rise in recent days due to persistent rain.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Fans flock to Tokyo zoo see giant pandas. ecns.cn Giant panda twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei enjoy bamboo shoots at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, April 23, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Blossoming Jacaranda trees create romantic landscape in Sichuan. ecns.cn Jacaranda trees are blossoming with purple flowers against blue sky, creating a romantic landscape on a street in Xichuang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April, 23, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-24). Rare Moon and Venus conjunction lights up night sky. ecns.cn An enchanting night sky was observed on Sunday, the moon in ashen glow and Venus at its closet point to the moon.

ILWU Local 10 (2023-04-24). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 Rally! A Day for Global Labor Solidarity. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…

Jenna Kunze, Native News Online. (2023-04-24). Indigenous Leaders Call For An End To Environmental Destruction. popularresistance.org Indigenous peoples around the globe agree that their health and the health of the planet are interdependent and in jeopardy. On day two of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, this fact—that Indigenous people make up 5% of the world's population but are responsible for 80% of its biodiversity—was repeated again and again by global Indigenous leaders. | "As we are all aware, Indigenous peoples have least contributed to the problems of climate change nonetheless, due to their interdependence with their vital environment in their ecosystems, they suffer at its worst effects…

Johnathan Hettinger, Sky Chadde, In These Times. (2023-04-24). Inside The Government's Failing Program To Protect Farmworkers. popularresistance.org In early 2019 in Illinois, a farmworker, his wife and his son lived in a moldy house. Attempting to keep the winter cold at bay, he'd spray-foamed the windows shut. The toilet often malfunctioned. Unlike most farmworker housing, it hadn't been inspected‚Äâ—‚Äâthe employer hadn't registered it with the state. | But the man had another option. He complained to a state employee whose job is to advocate for farmworkers' rights. A crucial component of the advocate's job is visiting fields and housing and forwarding complaints to law enforcement. | Several farmworkers a week were…

news.un (2023-04-24). Youth Forum: How change-makers are shaping more sustainable world. news.un.org Young people are valuable agents of change and around the world they are taking matters into their own hands and championing innovative solutions to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

People's Dispatch. (2023-04-24). EU's Withdrawal Of Tariffs On Ukrainian Grain Backfires. popularresistance.org European Union (EU) authorities and five eastern European countries are in a stand-off over the import of tariff-free grain from Ukraine. The decision to remove the tariffs on grain imports from Ukraine was taken by the EU in June 2022. However, eastern European countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania have been increasingly unhappy with the withdrawal of tariffs, citing the impact on their local markets. The disagreement boiled over last week when five countries — Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovenia — blocked the import of Ukrainian grain. A meeting on Wednesday, April 19, between…

Staff (2023-04-24). 62 SNB: øQué podemos destacar del primer tercio? cubadebate.cu Con los juegos de esta tarde concluyó el primer tercio de la 62 Serie Nacional del Béisbol que comprende los primeros 25 partidos de un formato de 75 en la fase clasificatoria. Si bien ninguna temporada es igual a otra, les proponemos tomarle el pulso a esta campaña mediante una comparación con igual etapa de la anterior, gracias a la colaboración del estadístico Arnelio àÅlvarez de la Uz.

Staff (2023-04-24). "Se busca": Relatos sobre el hurto y sacrificio del ganado en Cuba (I). cubadebate.cu "Si me llevan la yunta de bueyes, me retiro". Estas son de las primeras palabras que dijo Pascual Pino cuando le preguntamos cómo estaba el tema del hurto y sacrificio por su zona. Son cerca de las tres de la tarde y a Pascual nos lo encontramos debajo de una mata de mango, rodeado de sus animales. "Aquí estoy en el pastoreo y vigilándolos porque hasta de día te los roban en el potrero".

Staff (2023-04-24). El presidente de Costa Rica y su esposa asistieron a una presentación del Ballet Nacional de Cuba en ese país. cubadebate.cu Las presentaciones del BNC fueron declaradas de interés cultural en Costa Rica por el presidente Chaves y la ministra de Cultura, Nayuribe Guadamuz, porque sus actuaciones buscan mostrar al público en general una maravillosa demostración dancística, que la coloca en un puesto de honor entre las compañías de ballet del mundo.

Staff (2023-04-24). Santiago de Cuba derrota a Industriales y provoca cuádruple empate en la cima de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Santiago de Cuba se impuso hoy 6-2 en extrainnings a Industriales y aprovechó las derrotas de Pinar del Río, Matanzas y Artemisa, para provocar un cuádruple empate en la cima de la cerrada LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que culminó su primer tercio competitivo (25 juegos).

Staff (2023-04-24). Barcelona disipa temores y gana importante partido de la Liga. cubadebate.cu Había cierto recelo en Barcelona ante los últimos resultados. Dos empates seguidos, tres choques sin ver puerta, el Madrid que se iba acercando… Como la diferencia era grande las aguas seguían en su cauce. Pero la prueba era este domingo. Enfrente tenían al equipo más en forma de la Liga. Así lo atesoraba la racha con la que llegaba al Camp Nou.

Staff (2023-04-24). Venezuela fue sede de un fructífero encuentro entre Cuba y ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), Félix Plasencia, consideró fructífero este domingo el encuentro sostenido con la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal. El directivo explicó que conversaron "sobre los logros y desafíos del ALBA-TCP".

Staff (2023-04-24). Deportistas cubanos huyen del régimen… øde Japón? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Yariel Rodríguez, para acceder a su ansiado contrato en la liga profesional de EEUU, ha abandonado, sin avisar, a su equipo japonés, el Dragones de Chunichi, incumpliendo su contrato firmado y en vigor. Ahora, øleemos titulares que digan que Yariel Rodríguez "huyó", "escapó" o se "fugó" de Japón? °No! Quedaría un poco raro, porque øquién huye de un país como Japón?

teleSUR, gp, JGN (2023-04-24). Teresa de la Parra: novelista y feminista venezolana. telesurtv.net Ana Teresa de la Parra Sanojo, más conocida como Teresa de la Parra, fue una escritora venezolana nacida el 5 de octubre en París en 1889. Fallece el 23 de abril de 1936 en Madrid, capital de España.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). China presenta queja al presidente de Corea del Sur por Taiwán. telesurtv.net El mandatario surcoreano realizó comentarios erróneos sobre la situación de Taiwán respecto a China.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). ONU condena atentado suicida que dejó diez muertos en Mali. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, la misión indica que entre los diez civiles fallecidos y 61 heridos había desplazados internos que vivían en las proximidades.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Parte caravana "Viacrucis del migrante" del suroeste de México. telesurtv.net El grupo llevan cargando una cruz "como parte del viacrucis del migrante", y se quedaron a descansar en el ejido "Viva México" a 10 kilómetros de la ciudad de Tapachula.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Presentan nuevos cargos a Murillo Karam por caso Ayotzinapa, México. telesurtv.net Este sería el segundo proceso en contra del exprocurador, quien ya enfrenta un juicio por los delitos de tortura y desaparición forzada, entre otros.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Expresidente Toledo llega al Perú extraditado desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net A su llegada al aeropuerto Jorge Chávez, el expresidente fue recibido por el jefe de la Interpol, el coronel López Aedo, y por el Comandante General de la PNP, Jorge Angulo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). EE.UU. niega visas a periodistas rusos que viajarían a la ONU. telesurtv.net Los comunicadores deberían cubrir las actividades del canciller Serguéi Lavrov, quien encabeza las sesiones del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Inician operaciones de evacuación de extranjeros en Sudán. telesurtv.net A medida que el conflicto se recrudece en el país africano, Naciones Unidas ha pedido a las partes enfrentadas encontrar una salida negociada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Venezuela domina el patinaje de velocidad de los Juegos ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net En la tercera jornada de los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA 2023 continuaron las competencias en las diferentes sedes de las tres ciudades que reciben a los atletas.

teleSUR, jcvm, JGN (2023-04-24). Riqueza del idioma español: 11 palabras sin traducción exacta. telesurtv.net Cada 23 de abril se celebra el Día del Idioma Español, que la ONU dedica a crear conciencia sobre la historia, la cultura y el uso de este idioma.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). México rechaza fuerzas militares extranjeras en su territorio. telesurtv.net El canciller precisó que respalda la postura del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, quien rechazó los intentos injerencistas de Washington.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Familiares de reos asesinados en Ecuador demandan al Estado. telesurtv.net Organizaciones defensoras de derechos humanos acudieron a la Corte Provincial del Guayas para presentar un recurso.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-04-24). Argentina reporta 56.324 casos de dengue y 1.278 de chikungunya. telesurtv.net Se registraron en Argentina 56.324 casos de dengue de los cuales 51.634 son autóctonos 3.897 se encuentran en investigación12 y 793 presentan antecedentes de viaje (importados).

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-04-24). Al menos diez provincias afectadas por inundaciones en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Inamhi, pronostica lluvias de variable intensidad acompañada de ráfagas de viento que continuarán en varias localidades del litoral, Amazonia y Sierra.

trtworld (2023-04-24). Europe sees highest military spending since Cold War – study. trtworld.com Spending in Europe, which totalled $480 billion in 2022, has already risen by a third in the past decade, and the trend is expected to continue and accelerate over the next decade. | Europe sees highest military spending since Cold War – study…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-24). Biden DOJ Indicts Four Americans for "Weaponized" Free Speech. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-04-24). Selected Articles: Anti-Meat Propaganda Roundup: Drinking Milk Is 'Unsettling' and Racist. globalresearch.ca

James Corbett (2023-04-24). Video: The Global Pandemic Treaty: What You Need to Know. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca

Mark Curtis (2023-04-24). How Tony Blair Sealed UK Relations with Egypt's Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, egv, JGN (2023-04-24). Diez libros clásicos que no debes dejar de leer. telesurtv.net La Unesco comparte citas y poemas para fomentar la lectura y destacar la importancia de los libros en la sociedad.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-24). EE.UU. extradita a expresidente peruano Alejandro Toledo. telesurtv.net

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Canciller de Singapur visita Cuba. telesurtv.net Balakrishnan aseguró antes del diálogo con el canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, que la nación tiene un gran potencial.

Thomas L. Knapp (2023-04-24). A Counter-Proposal: Restrict the Restrictors. globalresearch.ca

Zero Hedge (2023-04-24). Oracle Drops UK-Based Disinfo Nannies After Conservative Blacklisting Cited in Lawsuit. globalresearch.ca

Tom Engelhardt (2023-04-24). The Era of Great Power Victory in Wars ended in 1945 and a Wise Power would Avoid them. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com) — I was born on July 20, 1944, amid a vast global conflict already known as World War II. Though it ended with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 before I could say much more than "Mama" or "Dada," in some strange fashion, I grew up at war. Living …

WSWS (2023-04-24). After visiting China, Lula hosts Russian foreign minister in Brazil. wsws.org The US and the European Union reacted furiously to Lula's statements that Ukraine and Russia are both responsible for the war.

WSWS (2023-04-24). NATO declares "Ukraine will become a member:" A prelude to direct NATO-Russia war. wsws.org NATO is preparing to turn its involvement in the war, which up to this point has largely had an indirect character, into a direct intervention, involving the potential deployment of US and NATO combat troops to Ukraine.

Luis Resendiz (2023-04-24). Workers throughout the South go on strike for health and safety. liberationnews.org On April 4, the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW) began a strike across the South to demand better, safer working conditions for all service workers. Workers took to the streets to proclaim that they will no longer accept substandard working conditions.

Freedom Socialist Party, Bob Price (2023-04-24). Sunday 4/30: May Day Celebration 2023 — Workers vs. Billionaires: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk Street, San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49)…

WSWS (2023-04-24). Union for West Coast dockworkers in the US announces "tentative agreement," but refuses to share details. wsws.org The announcement of the agreement last Thursday is clearly aimed at pre-empting the growing rank-and-file rebellion, expressed in a series of work stoppages at Southern California ports.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Australia: Student pseudo-left group slanders the SEP and the IYSSE. wsws.org The pseudo-left group at the University of Newcastle defended the anti-democratic #MeToo witch-hunt and the trade union bureaucracy, which has attacked the wages and conditions of workers for decades.

Labor Video Project (2023-04-24). A's/GAP Billionaire Owner Fisher's Failed Howard Terminal Privatization Deal With ILWU. indybay.org Billionaire A's owner John Fisher who also owns the GAP has said that they will build a new stadium in La Vegas.

The Humanities Institute (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/3: Labor Hope, Labor Reality: Organizing Unions in 2023, An Evening with E. Tammy Kim. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine), UC Santa Cruz…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-04-24). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 Rally! A Day for Global Labor Solidarity. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…

WSWS (2023-04-24). State board could declare U-M strike illegal: Who is on the Michigan Employment Relations Commission? wsws.org The recommendation of judge David Peltz that the strike is illegal demonstrates that graduate students face a political struggle against the Democratic Party administration of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and its supporters in the AFT and GEO leadership.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Television writer on fight with studios, networks: "We're looking at the extinction of writing as a profession" wsws.org The WSWS recently spoke to a veteran television writer about the issues facing writers and the upcoming strike deadline. The writer chose to remain anonymous.

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-24). World Governments Rattled as Indigenous Peoples Expose Atrocities at United Nations. indybay.org NEW YORK — Governments from around the world are rushing to defend their human rights records as Indigenous Peoples describe the atrocities — from the shackling of Aboriginal children in Australia, to forced police confessions in Vietnam, and cultural genocide in China's Inner Mongolia, during the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Yellen lays out economic war against China. wsws.org In pursuit of its objectives, the US has imposed a range of sanctions aimed at crippling hi-tech development in China, on the grounds that this affects national security…

WSWS (2023-04-24). Tens of millions at risk as new COVID-19 cases explode in India. wsws.org Soon to become the world's most populous country, passing China, India is undergoing a new and massive surge in COVID-19, caused by the rapid proliferation of the Omicron virus XBB.1.16.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Anti-China AUKUS pact fuels tensions in the Pacific. wsws.org A group of former Pacific leaders has warned that AUKUS signals a greater militarisation of the region and is "triggering an arms race by bringing war much closer to home."

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-24). Cementing Gaza's History by Sketching its Ancient Sites. juancole.com Mohammed Asad ( Middle East Monitor) — Gaza is a region we hear about often but how much do we know about its past and history? This is something architect Wala'a Shublaq is looking to change as she sketches ancient sites and helps Palestinians in Gaza reconnect with their past. The 27-year-old urban …

Sam Nakon (2023-04-24). Politicians push to reopen abusive Pittsburgh juvenile detention center. liberationnews.org Situated in the primarily Black neighborhood of Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, Shuman Center's nearly 50-year history had been marred with controversy.

Pedro Rodriguez (2023-04-24). Danish Defence: Why Is Christian Juhl the Only One Talking About Business Ethics? indybay.org Signed off and sealed: a deal by the Danish government led by Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats and their coalition partners to purchase Israeli weapons systems produced by Elbit Systems has made little noise. There are a number of concerning ethical considerations that are generally being ignored, with only a few dissenting voices daring to break ranks.

Marc Morial, the spirit of Kermit Thomas (2023-04-24). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/10: Free Public Talk on Two Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun Visible from the U.S. indybay.org Smithwick Theater, Foothill College | 12345 El Monte Rd. | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…

Oakland Privacy (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/17: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org EMAIL CONTACT@OAKLANDPRIVACY.ORG A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFO AND/OR ZOOM CONTACT INFO.

Angela (2023-04-24). Sunday 4/23: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Sebastia" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Women's March (2023-04-24). Wednesday 5/3: #AbortionRights: Organizing Call to Strategize & Fight for Mifepristone Access. indybay.org Online organizing call…

Dave Id (2023-04-24). In Shadow Docket Decision, Supreme Court Refuses to Rule on Mifepristone Ban. indybay.org The supreme court basically punted the issue of a mifepristone ban back to the 5th circuit, issuing a stay this afternoon with little word on what they are thinking. Why that took them so many days to do remains a mystery.

Raging Grannies (2023-04-24). Saturday 4/22: SCOTUS decision is NOT the one we Needed! Hit the Streets! indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-24). navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche. indybay.org desde nuestro Sur al Sur, navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche…

Timo Rieg (2023-04-24). Is our system still capable of solving the big problems of the future? indybay.org How high rents for residential and business premises are, how much biodiversity there is in our cultural landscape, whether there are twelve or thirteen grades up to the Abitur, are all determined by the rulers. Energy prices, construction prices, food prices are the results of politics. Desolate inner cities, new construction deserts and ugly industrial areas are made by politicians.

Lynda Carson (2023-04-24). Proposed HUD budget cuts threatens 430,000 Section 8 tenants with eviction. indybay.org HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Warns That Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten 430,000 Section 8 Tenants With Eviction!

Demonstrators Costume Up for Reproductive Rights (2023-04-24). Protesters in Mountain View Say Abortion Pill is Safer than Viagra. indybay.org Heeding a call to action on April 15 in response to a Texas federal judge's ruling on the abortion pill Mifepristone, about 20 people came together to demonstrate in the San Francisco Peninsula city of Mountain View.

Our Downtown ‚Ä¢ Our Future (2023-04-24). Thursday 5/4: City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…

In Sacramento a Rage for Reproductive Justice (2023-04-24). It's About More than Mifepristone. indybay.org Members of the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice organized the event "More than Mifepristone" in Sacramento on April 15th and called upon people to rage with them in protest. Mifepristone is commonly referred to as the "abortion pill".

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-24). Sunday 5/14: UCSC MEIP XXI, Stevenson Event Center-FREE ALL WELCOME. indybay.org STEVENSON EVENT CENTER | UCSC STEVENSON COLLEGE | 1156 HIGH STREET…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-24). Friday 5/12: UCSC MEIP, Stevenson Event Center-FREE-ALL WELCOME. indybay.org UCSC Stevenson Event Center | Stevenson College | 1156 High Street…

WSWS (2023-04-24). Unite to fight job cuts and concessions! Build the Warren Truck Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The following is the founding statement of the rank-and-file committee at the Stellantis assembly plant in suburban Detroit…

WSWS (2023-04-24). This week in history: April 24-30. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-04-24). Los Angeles teachers: No to the UTLA sell-out! Demand the immediate release of the full contract and adequate time to study it! wsws.org Nearly an entire week has passed since the United Teachers of Los Angeles and the School District suddenly announced a new tentative agreement. But neither has yet to release any details.

Fight Back (2023-04-24). Reproductive Justice Action — Milwaukee joins Coalition to March on the DNC. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Grassroots organization Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) proudly endorsed the Coalition to March on the DNC in 2024 and joined several other groups in Chicago on April 18 for the press conference officially launching the effort. RJAM is now a coalition member of both the Coalition to March on the RNC in 2024 (in Milwaukee) and the Coalition to March on the DNC (in Chicago) the same summer, the first in July and the second in August. | "We want to put on display for the country that Chicago is having a new day, and we want to invite everybody in the movements around the country to com…

Fight Back (2023-04-24). Arlington, TX students march to defend diversity, equity and inclusion measures. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On April 21, members of NTXStudentsForDEI and UT-Arlington's Progressive Student Union marched through the streets of University of Texas at Arlington in protest of recent attacks on diversity equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. | Before marching, Mark Napieralski, former president of PSU, gave a speech denouncing UTA's not making a promise to protect DEI and oppressed nationality students. Napieralski also remarked on the irony of UTA boasting high rates of Black graduates, while making cuts to ethnic studies programs. | As they marched, students chanted "DEI till I D-I-E," and "Not my UTA" amon…

Fight Back (2023-04-24). Milwaukee Anti-War Committee leads Earth Day rally and march. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) hosted an anti-war rally and march on April 22 to commemorate Earth Day. The rally highlighted the need to fight back against the sources of environmental destruction: namely, the capitalist war machine and the corporations that put profit over people and planet. | The determined group braved a late April hailstorm and marched to a local Chase Bank, where they filled the space with fiery chants of "Chase Bank you can't hide, stop funding Line 5!" Chase was chosen as the destination because of their partnership with war profiteer Raytheon and the funding…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Inician operaciones de evacuación de extranjeros en Sudán. telesurtv.net A medida que el conflicto se recrudece en el país africano, Naciones Unidas ha pedido a las partes enfrentadas encontrar una salida negociada.

teleSUR, egv, JGN (2023-04-24). Diez libros clásicos que no debes dejar de leer. telesurtv.net La Unesco comparte citas y poemas para fomentar la lectura y destacar la importancia de los libros en la sociedad.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). ONU condena atentado suicida que dejó diez muertos en Mali. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, la misión indica que entre los diez civiles fallecidos y 61 heridos había desplazados internos que vivían en las proximidades.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). EE.UU. niega visas a periodistas rusos que viajarían a la ONU. telesurtv.net Los comunicadores deberían cubrir las actividades del canciller Serguéi Lavrov, quien encabeza las sesiones del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Venezuela domina el patinaje de velocidad de los Juegos ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net En la tercera jornada de los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA 2023 continuaron las competencias en las diferentes sedes de las tres ciudades que reciben a los atletas.

teleSUR, jcvm, JGN (2023-04-24). Riqueza del idioma español: 11 palabras sin traducción exacta. telesurtv.net Cada 23 de abril se celebra el Día del Idioma Español, que la ONU dedica a crear conciencia sobre la historia, la cultura y el uso de este idioma.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-24). Presidente mexicano da positivo a la covid-19 por tercera vez. telesurtv.net La Presidencia indicó que, desde redes sociales, el jefe de Estado mexicano informó que resultó positivo a la enfermedad causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). Cuba gana dos medallas de oro en taekwondo de Juegos del ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net Los atletas de Cuba y Venezuela fueron los que lideraron el podio en las diferentes categorías de este deporte.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). OCHA: enfrentamientos entre bandas dejan 70 muertos en cinco días en Haití. telesurtv.net La OCHA alertó que la situación humanitaria y de seguridad en muchas áreas de Cité Soleil ha llegado a niveles alarmantes.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). México rechaza fuerzas militares extranjeras en su territorio. telesurtv.net El canciller precisó que respalda la postura del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, quien rechazó los intentos injerencistas de Washington.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Canciller de Singapur visita Cuba. telesurtv.net Balakrishnan aseguró antes del diálogo con el canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, que la nación tiene un gran potencial.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-04-24). Al menos diez provincias afectadas por inundaciones en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Inamhi, pronostica lluvias de variable intensidad acompañada de ráfagas de viento que continuarán en varias localidades del litoral, Amazonia y Sierra.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-24). Tiroteo deja al menos nueve heridos en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La policía estima que aproximadamente 250 personas estaban presentes en la fiesta cuando ocurrió el tiroteo.

teleSUR, ods . JCM (2023-04-24). Descubren 39 cadáveres de presuntos miembros de una secta en Kenia. telesurtv.net La fuente informó que las personas murieron presuntamente de hambre después de ayunar con el objetivo de encontrarse con Jesucristo.

Staff (2023-04-24). "Se busca": Relatos sobre el hurto y sacrificio del ganado en Cuba (I). cubadebate.cu "Si me llevan la yunta de bueyes, me retiro". Estas son de las primeras palabras que dijo Pascual Pino cuando le preguntamos cómo estaba el tema del hurto y sacrificio por su zona. Son cerca de las tres de la tarde y a Pascual nos lo encontramos debajo de una mata de mango, rodeado de sus animales. "Aquí estoy en el pastoreo y vigilandolos porque hasta de día te los roban en el potrero". A sus 67 años, este hombre nacido y criado entre vacas y terneros rememoró cómo en la década de los 80 hubo un tiempo "tan malo como este".

Staff (2023-04-24). El presidente de Costa Rica y su esposa asistieron a una presentación del Ballet Nacional de Cuba en ese país. cubadebate.cu Las presentaciones del BNC fueron declaradas de interés cultural en Costa Rica por el presidente Chaves y la ministra de Cultura, Nayuribe Guadamuz, porque sus actuaciones buscan mostrar al público en general una maravillosa demostración dancística, que la coloca en un puesto de honor entre las compañías de ballet del mundo.

Staff (2023-04-24). Santiago de Cuba derrota a Industriales y provoca cuádruple empate en la cima de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Santiago de Cuba se impuso hoy 6-2 en extrainnings a Industriales y aprovechó las derrotas de Pinar del Río, Matanzas y Artemisa, para provocar un cuádruple empate en la cima de la cerrada LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que culminó su primer tercio competitivo (25 juegos).

Staff (2023-04-24). Barcelona disipa temores y gana importante partido de la Liga. cubadebate.cu Había cierto recelo en Barcelona ante los últimos resultados. Dos empates seguidos, tres choques sin ver puerta, el Madrid que se iba acercando… Como la diferencia era grande las aguas seguían en su cauce. Pero la prueba era este domingo. Enfrente tenían al equipo más en forma de la Liga. Así lo atesoraba la racha con la que llegaba al Camp Nou.

Staff (2023-04-24). Venezuela fue sede de un fructífero encuentro entre Cuba y ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), Félix Plasencia, consideró fructífero este domingo el encuentro sostenido con la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal. El directivo explicó que conversaron "sobre los logros y desafíos del ALBA-TCP".

Staff (2023-04-24). Deportistas cubanos huyen del régimen… øde Japón? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Yariel Rodríguez, para acceder a su ansiado contrato en la liga profesional de EEUU, ha abandonado, sin avisar, a su equipo japonés, el Dragones de Chunichi, incumpliendo su contrato firmado y en vigor. Ahora, øleemos titulares que digan que Yariel Rodríguez "huyó", "escapó" o se "fugó" de Japón? °No! Quedaría un poco raro, porque øquién huye de un país como Japón?

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Expresidente Toledo llega al Perú extraditado desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net A su llegada al aeropuerto Jorge Chávez, el expresidente fue recibido por el jefe de la Interpol, el coronel López Aedo, y por el Comandante General de la PNP, Jorge Angulo.

teleSUR, gp, JGN (2023-04-24). Teresa de la Parra: novelista y feminista venezolana. telesurtv.net Ana Teresa de la Parra Sanojo, más conocida como Teresa de la Parra, fue una escritora venezolana nacida el 5 de octubre en París en 1889. Fallece el 23 de abril de 1936 en Madrid, capital de España.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Parte caravana "Viacrucis del migrante" del suroeste de México. telesurtv.net El grupo llevan cargando una cruz "como parte del viacrucis del migrante", y se quedaron a descansar en el ejido "Viva México" a 10 kilómetros de la ciudad de Tapachula.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-24). Advierten posible caída de ceniza del volcán Sangay en Ecuador. telesurtv.net En esta jornada el volcán Sangay registró la emisión de una columna de gas y ceniza de 8 kilómetros de altura.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). Presentan nuevos cargos a Murillo Karam por caso Ayotzinapa, México. telesurtv.net Este sería el segundo proceso en contra del exprocurador, quien ya enfrenta un juicio por los delitos de tortura y desaparición forzada, entre otros.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-04-24). Argentina reporta 56.324 casos de dengue y 1.278 de chikungunya. telesurtv.net Se registraron en Argentina 56.324 casos de dengue de los cuales 51.634 son autóctonos 3.897 se encuentran en investigación12 y 793 presentan antecedentes de viaje (importados).

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-24). Mantienen alerta en diez provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net Algunas de las provincias en alerta verde son: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, San Cristóbal, San Pedro de Macorís, El Seibo, La Altagracia y Hato Mayor.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-24). EE.UU. extradita a expresidente peruano Alejandro Toledo. telesurtv.net

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-24). China presenta queja al presidente de Corea del Sur por Taiwán. telesurtv.net El mandatario surcoreano realizó comentarios erróneos sobre la situación de Taiwán respecto a China.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-24). Familiares de reos asesinados en Ecuador demandan al Estado. telesurtv.net Organizaciones defensoras de derechos humanos acudieron a la Corte Provincial del Guayas para presentar un recurso.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-04-24). Reiteran llamado a huelga en el Cibao, República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Llamado a huelga en la región norte o Cibao por alto costo de la canasta familiar, aumento salarial de un 70 por ciento.

John Mullen (2023-04-24). Revolt in France: Macron humiliated, but no victory for workers yet. greenleft.org.au President Emmanuel Macron has now signed his pensions bill into law, but the struggle to defeat it is not over, reports John Mullen.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-24). Over 420 people have been killed in fighting in Sudan. Foreign countries accelerate evacuations. peoplesdispatch.org According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3,700 people have been injured since fighting broke out on April 15. The humanitarian crisis, including mass displacement, has continued to worsen as multiple ceasefires have failed to hold…

teleSUR (2023-04-24). Egypt Evacuates 436 Nationals From Sudan Amid Deadly Clashes. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Egyptian authorities conducted an evacuation of 436 Egyptian nationals from Sudan amidst the ongoing and intense conflict in the adjacent country. | Related: | According to a declaration released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the evacuation of the individuals of Egyptian nationality was carried out through terrestrial means in collaboration with the Sudanese authorities. | Per the declaration, the Egyptian…

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2023-04-22: News Headlines

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-23). "Ensure Ukraine's victory": Borrell says 46,000 Ukrainian troops have been/will be trained in EU states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 21, 2023 Borrel: More than 16,000 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trained in the EU More than 16,000 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trained in the European Union (EU) within the framework of the military aid mission. [T]his was said by the head of the EU …

Conor Bond (2023-04-23). Barak Beacon Estate residents speak up against demolition. greenleft.org.au Margaret Kelly, a resident of the Barak Beacon Estate, in Port Melbourne, told Green Left Radio she was angry with the Labor government's decision to abandon its commitment to public housing. Conor Bond reports.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Lukaku's ban overturned in statement against racism. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Wrexham seal promotion to English Football League with blockbuster win. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Activists gather for Earth Day, urge action to avoid 'dystopian' future. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Rallying-Evans leads in Croatia after Neuville crashes out. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Liverpool add to Forest's misery, Leicester earn vital win. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Mahrez hat-trick sends Man City into FA Cup final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Dortmund crush Frankfurt 4-0 to storm into the Bundesliga top spot. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). 'Rust' charges against Alec Baldwin formally dismissed. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Torino snatch 1-0 win at Lazio. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia: EMSC. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Evans leads Jaguar one-two in Berlin Formula E race. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Alcaraz beats Evans to set up Barcelona final with Tsitsipas. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Brentford bring Villa's winning run to an end with 1-1 draw. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Leicester move out of drop zone with comeback win over Wolves. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). German magazine apologises to Schumacher family, fires editor. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Everton earn draw at Palace but slip into bottom three. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-23). Liverpool edge struggling Forest 3-2 at Anfield. channelnewsasia.com

JANET (2023-04-22). Dalai Lama's abusive behavior nothing new. iacenter.org By Arjae Red April 22, 2023 The Dalai Lama is under fire in the media after a video was shared of his inappropriate interaction with a child. Many people around the world were shocked to see this disturbing behavior, coming from someone who is often touted by Western media as a "holy man" or even a "social justice leader." Youths in Lhasa, Tibet, opposed to Dalai Lama, demonstrate to support the 2008 Olympics being held in Beijing, May 4, 2008. Credit: China Daily But this morally questionable behavior comes as no shock to anyone familiar with the Dalai Lama's corrupt and deceptive history — including his h…

JANET (2023-04-22). Brazil and China agree on dollar-free trade. iacenter.org April 21, 2023 Interview by Lorena Guillén, from ABYA YALA TV, Bolivia, with Julio Gambina, president of the Foundation for Social and Political Research, Argentina, on the agreements between China and Brazil for the exchange in local currencies, without depending on the dollar. The agreement was made March 29, and the interview was made live on April 1, 2023. Published April 7 by rebelion.org. Translation: John Catalinotto. China and Brazil sign an accord as March 2023 ends. Credit: Abya Yala TV Lorena Guillén (LG): What is your opinion about the agreement between Brazil and China? Julio Gambina (JG): It is a st…

JANET (2023-04-22). Philippine-U.S. war games threaten China. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders April 19, 2023 U.S. threats and efforts to blockade China are moving aggressively forward. Once again, they directly violate the constitution and sovereignty of a country forced to participate. The latest U.S. aggression involves new U.S. bases and military actions that began in April in the Philippines. Protest in Philippines against Balikatan military exercises, April 11, 2023 They follow a week of U.S. military maneuvers and base-building in Guam; amphibious landings in South Korea, involving 28,000 Korean and U.S. sailors and marines; and combined anti-submarine warfare exercises of U.S., Ja…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-22). Ramstein: Germany, Poland, Ukraine to establish maintenance hub for German tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2023 Poland to provide maintenance for Ukraine's Leopard tanks: defence minister Poland, Ukraine and Germany have agreed to establish a maintenance facility in Poland for Ukraine's German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks, the Polish defence minister said on Friday. Mariusz B≈Çaszczak announced the plan after a meeting with his counterparts from dozens …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-22). Pentagon to deliver main battle tanks to Ukraine in weeks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2023 US to give Abrams tanks to Ukraine within weeks: Pentagon chief American-made Abrams battle tanks will arrive in Germany in the coming weeks for Ukrainian troops to begin training, the US defence secretary said on Friday. Lloyd Austin made the announcement at Ramstein Air Base in Germany…. He spoke to reporters …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-22). EU FMs "deliberate" on Ukraine, Georgia, Iran, China, Sudan, Tunisia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyApril 21, 2023 EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, situation in Tunisia EU foreign ministers will gather on Monday in Luxembourg to discuss the recent developments in Tunisia and Sudan, as well as the global implications of the war in Ukraine. The ministers will start their reunion with an informal breakfast with Council …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-22). Austin, Milley at 50-nation war gathering: U.S. to train Ukrainians on Abrams tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsApril 22, 2023 US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tank The United States will begin training Ukrainian forces on how to use and maintain Abrams tanks in the coming weeks, as it continues to speed up its effort to get them onto the battlefield as quickly as possible, U.S. Defense Secretary …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-22). NATO trains French Foreign Legionaries for war with Russia in the Baltic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 18, 2023 French Foreign Legionnaires practice battle tactics in Estonia On April 3-5, soldiers with the 13th Demi-Brigade of the French Foreign Legion, who are assigned to NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup Estonia, conducted an assault drill at the Tapa military training area in Estonia. The exercise aimed to develop soldiers' …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-22). NATO conducts large-scale submarine warfare exercise in Norwegian Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 20, 2023 NATO boosts capability on Northern Flank with major Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise Twelve Allied nations are set to take a part in a large-scale Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise in the North Atlantic starting April 24. NATO-led Exercise Dynamic Mongoose is a live exercise (LIVEX) held annually in the High North. This …

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-04-22). Nearshoring boom comes to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. america.cgtn.com A region inside the North American free trade zone, with inexpensive labor and good maritime connections, the Yucatan Peninsula is fast becoming the logistical center for international corporations operating in South Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Franc Contreras (2023-04-22). Mexico accuses U.S. of spying, escalating tensions. america.cgtn.com Mexican President is accusing the U.S. of spying on Mexico. And he says top U.S. intelligence agencies have been infiltrating powerful drug cartels inside Mexico without the consent of the Mexican government and its armed forces.

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-22). The Heat: China's Economic Growth. america.cgtn.com China's economy continues its strong recovery. China's economy is roaring back with strong growth rates reported for the first quarter of 2023. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's gross domestic product grew by 4.5% during the first three months of the year compared …

Kim Petersen (2023-04-22). Time Mustn't Be Allowed to Run out on Julian Assange. dissidentvoice.org Despite whatever charges Julian Assange may be accused of, it is well known that the WikiLeaks publisher was targeted for exposing the war crimes of the US government. In an upside-down Bizarro World, the screws are being ever so gradually tightened on Assange by the war criminals and their criminal accomplices. It is, in fact, …

Redacted (2023-04-22). Robert Kennedy: I'll CLOSE all the military bases and bring the troops home! dissidentvoice.org Robert F Kennedy kicked off his bid for the Presidency proving he is for pretty much everything present-day politicians are against: He is against military expansion, he is against censorship, against the CIA, against authoritarianism. He'll get no mainstream media coverage for this! So we'll give him some air time and discuss his ideas on …

Dongsheng News (2023-04-22). Young People Turn to Temples. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ Young people turn to temples | ‚Ä¢ Demand for AI workers | ‚Ä¢ New variety of rapeseed | ‚Ä¢ China to make bricks from lunar soil…

Ralph Nader (2023-04-22). Scranton Joe Nevermore: It's Always Been Delaware Joe. dissidentvoice.org In early March 2023, President Joe Biden embedded in his proposed 2024 budget to Congress revenue increases through tax measures that the rich and corporations do not like. Like his predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, he doesn't really mean what he says. Biden's four proposed increases are significant because they would restore the corporate …

Paul Haeder (2023-04-22). Fiddling with National, DC, Beltway Crap while we Burn in our Local Yokel Tracks! dissidentvoice.org [Photo: Area mayors pleading for state help to plug funding gaps included, left to right, Rod Cross of Toledo, Susan Wahlke of Lincoln City and Dean Sawyer of, Newport.] Amazing, no, that in Newport, part of Lincoln County, Oregon, having this big confab, of people, citizens and "stakeholders" alike wondering what the state of the …

Mickey Z. (2023-04-22). Being a Radical Has Led Me to Sometimes Live a Double Life. dissidentvoice.org Throughout the 2000s, you'd find me regularly riding NYC's subways during the very early morning hours — specifically from Queens into Manhattan — to work with personal training clients in gyms. In fact, right up to the plandemic, I was still training a couple of clients in their homes. On those subway rides, I'd sometimes …

Media Lens (2023-04-22). Cancelling Facts That Challenge Establishment Power. dissidentvoice.org As we have noted before, a systemic feature of state-corporate media is propaganda by omission. Missing out salient facts, informed commentary and context about the machinations of government and big business means that the public is less able to: Understand the world around us; Challenge state-corporate power; and Bring about the fundamental changes in society …

Staff (2023-04-22). Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement—Remembering Kent State and Jackson State! davidswanson.org us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3iZZgo6SQKmufXL1D0tFmg#/registration MAY 4th Webinar Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement Remembering Kent State and Jackson State! Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report David Swanson, World BEYOND War And Haig Hovaness, GPAX's Tribute to Daniel Ellsberg. Cosponsors: Green Party Peace Action Committee (GPAX) Peoples Network for Planet, Justice & Peace Green Party of Ohio … Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement&#…

Dean Baker (2023-04-22). David Brooks' Celebration of American Capitalism. cepr.net Last week David Brooks had a column which was quite literally a celebration of American capitalism. He makes a number of points showing the U.S. doing better than other wealthy countries over the last three decades. While his numbers are not exactly wrong, they are somewhat misleading. (I see Paul Krugman beat me to the …

Daniel Kersffeld (2023-04-22). Lula, Ucrania y un G20 para la paz. globalizacion.ca La propuesta de mediación en la crisis de Ucrania presentada recientemente por el gobierno de Brasil resultó suficiente para causar un revuelo a nivel internacional como no se había producido desde el inicio del conflicto en febrero del año pasado….

Daniel Campione (2023-04-22). Argentina — Milei, cuando ruge el león. globalizacion.ca Como parte de un fenómeno de alcance mundial, la sociedad argentina asiste al crecimiento de una alternativa de ultraderecha. Una incógnita es hasta dónde podrá llegar en el mapa político nacional. | Ya se vuelve asunto de rutina encontrarse con sondeos…

Gonzalo Fiore Viani (2023-04-22). Ecuador — El presidente Lasso al borde de la destitución. globalizacion.ca El gobierno ecuatoriano transita una pendiente debido a las acusaciones en su contra que afectan al propio mandatario. Corrupción, represión, violencia y neoliberalismo es la receta de una administración que parece tener fecha de caducidad. | En medio de fuertes cuestionamientos,…

Eduardo Gudynas (2023-04-22). El agotamiento de la política clásica en Perú. globalizacion.ca Son muchos los que sostienen que Perú está atravesando una severa crisis, casi siempre calificada como política o institucional, con violentas represiones de las marchas ciudadanas, y aunque los agrupamientos políticos se desacreditan cada vez más, de todos modos mantienen…

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-04-22). Golpes y más golpes al dólar. globalizacion.ca Existe un adagio que dice: va para atrás como el cangrejo, y eso esta pasando con la influencia de dólar como todopoderosa moneda en el intercambio comercial y de reserva internacional. | En los últimos años han existido intentos fallidos en…

Peter Koenig (2023-04-22). Puerta de entrada a ninguna parte. El Orden Mundial va por la privatización de la Amazonía. Codicia de poder y dinero. globalizacion.ca Iquitos, capital del departamento de Loreto en Perú, tiene una población de 500.000 habitantes. Es la ciudad más grande del mundo a la que solo se puede acceder por vía aérea o fluvial. Se encuentra en el corazón de la…

Manlio Dinucci (2023-04-22). Si Allarga la Ribellione all'Impero del Dollaro | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca La rassegna stampa internazionale di Byoblu | 95 ∞ puntata: | Mentre il segretario USA alla Difesa Austin convoca in Germania il "Gruppo di contatto per la difesa dell'Ucraina" per fornire sempre più armi a Kiev e alimentare la guerra in Europa, …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-22). Video: America is at War with Europe. globalresearch.ca The evidence amply confirms that The Nord Stream was the object of an act of sabotage ordered by President Joe Biden. | Nord Stream —which originates in Russia— transits through the (maritime) territorial jurisdiction of 4 member states of the EU. From a legal standpoint (International Law: UN Charter, Law of the Sea) this was a U.S. Act of War against the EU.

Dennis Kucinich (2023-04-22). The Bombing of Nord Stream — This Act of War Against Europe Requires Congressional Investigation: Dennis Kucinich. globalresearch.ca

Prof Rodrigue Tremblay (2023-04-22). Is the U.S. Biden Administration Behind the Blowing Up of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 Pipelines Between Russia and Western Europe? globalresearch.ca Soon after the explosion of September 26, 2022, some American media surprisingly called the sabotaging of pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 a wartime "mystery". Even alleged that Russia could have blown up its own pipelines for some foggy reasons.

Alex Kriel (2023-04-22). Doubled Pregnancy Loss Rate, Raised Foetal Abnormality Rate and Concentration of Lipid Nanoparticles in Ovaries — How Could They Call This Vaccine 'Safe'? globalresearch.ca

Paul Anthony Taylor (2023-04-22). The Qatargate Scandal: Could It Signal the End of the 'Brussels EU'? globalresearch.ca

Prof Souad N. Al-Azzawi (2023-04-22). The Demise of Mesopotamia: The Geopolitics of Water. The Desertification of Iraq. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Pascal Sacré (2023-04-22). The Lord of "Vaccines" and the "Health Terrorist Ideology". Where Do You Think this Is Going? Get Off that Crazy Train. globalresearch.ca "A tyrant needs above all a tyrant-state, so he will use a million little civil servant tyrants who each have a trivial task to perform, and each will perform that task competently, and without remorse"

Dr. Vandana Shiva (2023-04-22). Environmental Activism as a Capitalist Trojan Horse, and the Bill Gates Factor. globalresearch.ca

F. William Engdahl (2023-04-22). War on Global Agriculture: The Unsustainable 'Sustainable' UN Agenda 2030. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Angela Durante (2023-04-22). A Letter to the Vaccinated. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-22). William Shakespeare and the New World Order: "Hell is Empty and all the Devils are Here" globalresearch.ca William Shakespeare's birthday: he taught us never to despair in our resolve to confront the Lie. "to unmask falsehood and bring truth to light". War criminals in high office are celebrated as messengers of peace: "And thus I clothe my naked villany. And seem a saint, when most I play the devil." (Shakespeare, the words of King Richard III)…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-22). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-04-22). Australian Labor government refuses to increase below poverty-level welfare. wsws.org A recent report on youth homelessness found that young welfare recipients in Australia have to live on just $13 per day after paying rent.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Opposition mounts to Los Angeles teachers' tentative agreement as union seeks to silence criticism. wsws.org Following the snap announcement of an agreement earlier in the week, teachers are flooding the union's social media pages with thousands of comments denouncing the sellout.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Stoltenberg calls for Ukraine to join NATO amid escalation of conflict with Russia. wsws.org US and NATO officials met at Ramstein Air Base in Germany yesterday to coordinate new arms deliveries to Ukraine ahead of a planned Ukrainian spring offensive.

WSWS (2023-04-22). US Supreme Court stays restrictions on abortion pill pending appeals of anti-abortion rulings. wsws.org On Friday evening, the US Supreme Court granted an emergency request from the Biden Justice Department to leave in place Food and Drug Administration approval and expanded access to a widely used abortion pill, pending the outcome of litigation over a ruling by a far-right, anti-abortion judge banning the pill.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Australian PM confirms attendance at NATO summit. wsws.org Albanese will participate as one of the US allies designated last year as NATO's "Asia-Pacific Four," expanding the military alliance's operations from the war against Russia in Ukraine to preparations for war against China.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Child labor returns to the United States: A society moving in reverse. wsws.org What emerges in the US is a picture of a country moving rapidly in reverse, driven by a deep and intractable economic, political and social crisis.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Major restructure of Australian central bank to intensify class-war agenda. wsws.org Claims that the changes will mean the bank is better able to serve the interests of the population and their economic well-being, after what are regarded as a series of policy blunders, are PR fiction.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Workers engage in second nationwide warning strike at Deutsche Bahn. wsws.org The call by the EVG train drivers' union for another warning strike is a response to the high level of combativeness among rail workers. But this cannot hide the fact that it has long been preparing a sellout.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Rutgers workers speak out against the shutdown of their strike. wsws.org The betrayal of the Rutgers strike by the union bureaucracies and the Democratic Party has produced an outpouring of anger and opposition by academic workers, who rightfully see their struggle as having been sold out.

WSWS (2023-04-22). DOJ files baseless charges against black nationalists of conspiring with Russia. wsws.org The charges against the leadership of the African People's Socialist Party were made in connection with the US government's attempt to criminalize all opposition to its unpopular proxy war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Police attack protesters with tear gas and pepper spray in Akron, Ohio. wsws.org The police have been emboldened by the decision not to prosecute the officers who killed Jayland Walker in a hail of bullets last year.

WSWS (2023-04-22). The final season of HBO's Succession: Corporate-family power struggles and an elite in decline. wsws.org How the show wraps things up remains to be seen, but the portrait of the Roy family is unflattering in the extreme and Succession's writing and acting remain sharp and amusing.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Spate of vigilante and police killings highlights fascistic character of BJP's rule over India's most populous state. wsws.org The fascistic "law and order" campaign being mounted by Yogi Adityanath, the saffron-clad Hindu supremacist who is Uttar Pradesh's chief minister, is meant to legitimize state criminality against political opponents of the BJP and the impoverished Muslim minority.

WSWS (2023-04-22). Biden administration declares Argentine union bureaucracy a "model" as it enforces historic cuts in living standards. wsws.org In an industrialized country that is a leading food producer, children are undernourished and incomes have fallen below Haiti's per capita GDP.

Robert Inlakesh (2023-04-22). The US Is Heavily Involved In Sudan's Renewed Turmoil, Western Media Omits This. thelastamericanvagabond.com The armed clashes in Sudan, that began last week, are being presented by Western corporate media as a shock from a country that was heading towards democracy. These attempts to absolve the West of any accountability for the militarized confrontation that could spark civil war, and to even blame Russia, are leaving out the key

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-22). It's not military force but an end to impunity that can bring peace to the Congo. peoplesdispatch.org Kambale Musavuli talks about the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the discovery of mass graves in North Kivu, in Eastern DRC. He also explains why the solutions proposed by the East African Community do not have much of a chance of working…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-22). Ukraine: Stalemate in an attritional war? peoplesdispatch.org What neocons in the US are yet to grasp is that they failed to subjugate Russia despite the humiliations poured on its national honor, history and enviously rich culture. Why would Russia normalize with states that appropriated its sovereign wealth and imposed such draconian sanctions to bleed and weaken its economy…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Azerbaijani troops wounded by mines laid by Armenian forces in Karabakh. trtworld.com Relations between the two countries have been tense since 1991 when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh. | Azerbaijani troops wounded by mines laid by Armenian forces in Karabakh…

trtworld (2023-04-22). First batch of evacuees from battle-hit Sudan arrives in Jeddah. trtworld.com Saudi foreign ministry says more than 150 people — including 91 Saudi citizens and around 66 nationals from 12 other countries — were among those who were evacuated by boats even as the army and paramilitary RSF continue to battle for supremacy. | First batch of evacuees from battle-hit Sudan arrives in Jeddah…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Car bomb attack on military base leaves several dead in central Mali. trtworld.com The deadly attack comes just a few days after Al Qaeda militants killed the chief of staff of Mali's junta leader in a fatal ambush. | Car bomb attack on military base leaves several dead in central Mali…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Turkish forces 'neutralise' 21 PKK terrorists in north Iraq, Syria: Akar. trtworld.com Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Lock last year in April to target the PKK hideouts in the Metina, Zap and Avasin-Basyan regions of northern Iraq, located near the Turkish border. | Turkish forces 'neutralise' 21 PKK terrorists in north Iraq, Syria: Akar…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Several killed as rare tornado rips through villages near Myanmar capital. trtworld.com Over 128 people were transported to hospitals, while 232 houses were destroyed in the extreme weather event, emergency services in the tiny South Asian nation said. | Several killed as rare tornado rips through villages near Myanmar capital…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Parched or under water, glimpses of the Blue Planet overwhelmed by humans. trtworld.com The latest UN climate change report says that human activity is responsible for all global heating over the past 200 years, which has led to more frequent dangerous weather events. | Parched or under water, glimpses of the Blue Planet overwhelmed by humans…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Ailing elephant which evoked a wave of public sympathy dies in Karachi zoo. trtworld.com The pachyderm had undergone surgery after videos of the sick and struggling Noor Jehan in her enclosure had gone viral on social media. | Ailing elephant which evoked a wave of public sympathy dies in Karachi zoo…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Suspected IPOB militants kill Nigerian policemen, civilians in an attack. trtworld.com Police said that the early Friday morning attack took place in the Ngor-Okpala area of Imo State, where the Indigenous People of Biafra separatist group and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, are active. | Suspected IPOB militants kill Nigerian policemen, civilians in an attack…

trtworld (2023-04-22). At least 21 killed as Somalia battles al Shabab in central region. trtworld.com Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Taredisho says at least 18 of the militants and three civilians were killed in the fighting early on Saturday in the central region of Galgadud, | At least 21 killed as Somalia battles al Shabab in central region…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Philippines, China commit to working on resolving protracted sea dispute. trtworld.com Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo says Manila's relations with Beijing are more than just their differences over the South China Sea, as he hosts bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. | Philippines, China commit to working on resolving protracted sea dispute…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Tokyo readies SM-3 interceptors in case N Korea satellite falls on Japan. trtworld.com Announcement comes after Pyongyang said earlier this week that it was ready to launch its first military spy satellite in defiance of the United Nations. | Tokyo readies SM-3 interceptors in case N Korea satellite falls on Japan…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Death toll soars following massive landslide in Afghanistan-Pakistan border. trtworld.com A total of 20 trucks were buried in the accident in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. | Death toll soars following massive landslide in Afghanistan-Pakistan border…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Climate change, farmers draining ancient Balkan's Lake Prespa. trtworld.com Drop in precipitation has led to the steady retreat of the lake's water, which in some places has receded by up to three kilometers putting the species that depend on it and another nearby body of water at risk. | Climate change, farmers draining ancient Balkan's Lake Prespa…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Australia eases visa rules for Kiwis to get citizenship. trtworld.com Under the new rules starting July 1, New Zealanders can apply directly for citizenship if they arrived in Australia after 2001 and have lived there for at least four years. | Australia eases visa rules for Kiwis to get citizenship…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Frequent shootings put US mass killings on a record pace in 2023. trtworld.com Mass killings are happening with staggering frequency this year: an average of once every 6.53 days. | Frequent shootings put US mass killings on a record pace in 2023…

trtworld (2023-04-22). WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died found in the Philippines. trtworld.com SS Montevideo Maru was torpedoed en route from what is now Papua New Guinea to China's Hainan by a US submarine, unaware of the prisoners of war onboard. | WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died found in the Philippines…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Sudan fighting eases as rival generals agree to three-day Eid ceasefire. trtworld.com More than 400 people have died in the seven days of conflict between the army and the RSF paramilitary led by two powerful commanders who had earlier orchestrated a coup together in 2019. | Sudan fighting eases as rival generals agree to three-day Eid ceasefire…

The Lancet (2023-04-22). Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.

Nicole Lurie, Joshua M Sharfstein (2023-04-22). Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…

Joanna M Wardlaw (2023-04-22). Comment] Even more benefit with endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischaemic stroke: MR CLEAN-LATE. thelancet.com Since 2015 endovascular treatment has been an established treatment for intracranial large artery occlusion up to 6 h after symptom onset or when the patient was last known well.1 The effect of endovascular treatment within 6 h is strong; however, the timepoint when recanalisation therapy becomes ineffective varies between individuals, and some patients might benefit after 6 h. The DEFUSE-3 and DAWN trials tested endovascular treatment up to 16 h or 24 h after symptom onset in patients selected using clinical criteria and perfusion imaging (to identify ischaemic core and tissue-at-risk volumes within strict limit…

Richard Horton (2023-04-22). Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.

Susan Jaffe (2023-04-22). World Report] Drug developers caution against US mifepristone ban. thelancet.com A lawsuit against the FDA embroils pharmaceutical companies in debates over access to abortion. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

Sara Jerving (2023-04-22). World Report] Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" bill already affecting care. thelancet.com Activists and health-care providers are already seeing the chilling effects of Uganda's proposals to further criminalise homosexuality. Sara Jerving reports.

Conrad Keating (2023-04-22). Perspectives] Artesunate versus quinine: the controlled trials watershed. thelancet.com Earlier this century, two inter-related randomised controlled trials—the first in southeast Asia and a second in Africa—provided an incontrovertible breakthrough in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria. The trials, of artesunate versus quinine, proved beyond doubt for the first time that quinine, which had long been the mainstay of treatment for severe malaria, was no longer the most effective drug available, and thus catalysed a watershed in clinical practice and policy making. Like almost all decisive moments, this advance had a backstory that stretched several decades.

Apurba Chatterjee (2023-04-22). Perspectives] Visual representation, medicine, and imperialism. thelancet.com In 1945, just as World War 2 had ended, anti-fascist Bengali writer Premendra Mitra published the first short story of what was to become his science fiction series, Ghana da. Set in 1939, the story, titled Mosha, literally mosquito in Bengali, narrates how the protagonist Ghanashyam Das, alias Ghana da, saved humanity from the scourge of a lethal mosquito designed by a Japanese entomologist named Nishimara, who altered the salivary glands of the mosquito, rendering it more poisonous than a snake.

Andrew Green (2023-04-22). Obituary] Barbara C Staggers. thelancet.com Paediatrician who championed adolescent health. Born on March 6, 1954, in New York, NY, USA, she died in Castro Valley, CA, USA, on Feb 19, 2023, aged 68 years.

Donald E Kohan, Hiddo J L Heerspink (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial. thelancet.com We congratulate Markus P Schlaich and colleagues on the PRECISION trial showing that aprocitentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, lowered blood pressure more than placebo in patients with resistant hypertension.1 However, we urge caution in accepting the authors' conclusion that aprocitentan was well tolerated.

Markus P Schlaich, Marc Bellet, Michael A Weber, George L Bakris, Ji-Guang Wang, PRECISION investigators (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Donald E Kohan and Hiddo J L Heerspink for their interest in the PRECISION study and their comments regarding the potential for fluid retention and heart failure associated with endothelin receptor antagonists. Indeed, as described in publications from the past few years,1,2 there was a dose-dependent effect of aprocitentan on oedema and fluid retention occurring in 9 ∑1% and 18 ∑4% of patients treated with 12 ∑5 mg or 25 mg of aprocitentan per day, respectively (2 ∑1% on placebo). As expected, this was accompanied by reduced haemoglobin concentration and increased plasma volume.

Sverre E Kjeldsen, Michel Burnier, Krzysztof Narkiewicz, Reinhold Kreutz, Giuseppe Mancia (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial. thelancet.com In their Article, Deepak L Bhatt and colleagues1 report results from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 (Renal Denervation in Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension) trial, showing that blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension undergoing renal denervation was lower at 36 months than in patients in the initial sham control group, with adjusted treatment differences of —22 ∑1 mm Hg for office systolic blood pressure and —16 ∑5 mm Hg for 24-h ambulatory systolic blood pressure. These findings are in contrast to those observed at 6 months, when differences in blood pressure between the two groups…

Deepak L Bhatt, George L Bakris (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In response to our Article,1 Sverre E Kjeldsen and colleagues raise several points that require clarification. The subgroup of patients in the sham control group who did not cross over either did not meet minimal blood pressure requirements or elected not to cross over. These patients had a subsequent rise in systolic blood pressure after unblinding, as shown in the appendix of our Article (p 14).1 Although poor long-term medication adherence remains a plausible explanation for poorly controlled blood pressure in this group, medical inertia is less likely to have occurred in our study because patients had already…

Arnav Mahajan (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Improving access to global cancer services. thelancet.com A recent Editorial1 highlights the complexity of cancer care, which is burdened by restricted access to expensive and specialist treatment. In many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), typical patient journeys are complicated, delaying access to diagnostics for 2—3 months, and serve as a prominent bottleneck to timely treatment.2 Health-care networks in LMICs are not equipped to handle complexity of care; as such, it is crucial to highlight experiences of high-quality models in LMICs as opposed to extrapolating solutions from high-income countries.

Monique Al, Solange Levison, Wolfgang E Berdel, Ditte Zerlang Andersen, Decentralised Clinical Trials Task Force (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Decentralised elements in clinical trials: recommendations from the European Medicines Regulatory Network. thelancet.com Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) increasingly use procedures conducted outside the traditional clinical trial site—a concept referred to as decentralisation. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance and usefulness of decentralisation when visits to hospitals and other health institutions were restricted. In addition, interested parties, such as from the pharmaceutical industry, issued general plans to introduce more decentralised elements in clinical trials (eg, the Association of Clinical Research Organizations' decentralised trials toolkit1 and Trials at Home).

Virginia Núñez-Samudio, Mauricio Arcos-Burgos, Iván Landires (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Rare diseases: democratising genetic testing in LMICs. thelancet.com Although infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, rare diseases are an unexplored burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the similar prevalence of autosomal dominant and X-linked conditions in LMICs and in high-income countries, the prevalence of recessive monogenic disorders is higher in LMICs because, in these countries, consanguineous marriages in minority ethnic groups are more frequent.1…

Thomas Cueni (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…

ELEL (2023-04-22). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Komamura K. Japanese medical workers' sacrifice for universal health coverage. Lancet 2023; 401: 1073—In this Correspondence the second sentence of the second paragraph should read "after April 1, 2024, it will be illegal for clinicians to work more than 960 h of overtime per year (and no more than 100 h of overtime per month)". This correction has been made to the online version as of April 20, 2023.

Emily Nonko, Next City. (2023-04-22). Brooklyn CDC Envisions A New Model For Wealth Creation. popularresistance.org In Brooklyn, one of the country's first community development corporations has announced its plans to transform its historic and much-beloved public plaza into a walkable "innovation campus" that supports wealth creation for local Black residents, amid rising gentrification in the neighborhood. | The Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation was established in the Brooklyn neighborhood in 1967. One year later, Restoration purchased an abandoned milk bottling plant in Bed-Stuy's heart to serve as its new headquarters. | Completed in 1972, Restoration Plaza became a community and business hub responding to the nee…

Amerissa Giannouli, Resilience. (2023-04-22). The Case Of Sustainable Clothing. popularresistance.org Since I became familiar with degrowth I have been looking at things more critically. Especially after joining the online master on Degrowth: Ecology, Economics and Policy, I find myself defending the need for transforming a green growth obsessed economy into a degrowth one. | Recently, I started working on a project about sustainable fashion focusing on clothing, good practices and youth entrepreneurship. I was sure that presumably sustainable fast fashion practices from big companies such as Zara and H&M would not be on my list of good practices. Although they might use more eco-friendly materials and advoc…

Amir Khafagy, Documented NY. (2023-04-22). Immigrant Workers Lead Strike Against Billionaire Catsimatidis. popularresistance.org André Soleyn, 55, and two dozen of his fellow United Metro Energy Corp. workers never wanted to go on strike in the first place. After the workers voted to join Teamsters Local 553 in December 2018, the company dragged its feet in negotiating a fair contract for three years. Feeling like they were left with no choice, the workers decided to take collective action. | "It was a last resort," Soleyn said. | Tuesday, April 18, marks the two-year anniversary of the strike. Yet, Soleyn and the rest of the striking United Metro workers see no end in sight as they enter the third year of their walkout, which has now beco…

Alice Slater, In Depth News. (2023-04-22). It's Time The US Signed A Peace Treaty With North Korea. popularresistance.org New York City — It is far beyond hypocrisy for the US and its allies to condemn North Korea for testing a long-range missile when the US boasts about its Air Force Global Strike Command of more than 33,700 Airmen and civilians responsible for the nation's three intercontinental ballistic missile wings capable of delivering nuclear weapons. | Indeed, a US Minute Man Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (IBM) was tested this past February, with another scheduled for this August. | The 1950-1953 Korean War is the longest-standing US conflict. It has never actually ended. It was only suspended by a truce and armi…

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research. (2023-04-22). Death Of Over A Thousand Garment Workers In Bangladesh. popularresistance.org On Wednesday 24 April 2013, 3,000 workers entered Rana Plaza, an eight-story building in the Dhaka suburb of Savar in Bangladesh. They produced garments for the transnational commodity chain that stretches from the cotton fields of South Asia, through Bangladesh's machines and workers, and on to retail houses in the Western world. Garments for famous brands such as Benetton, Bonmarché, Prada, Gucci, Versace, and Zara are stitched here, as are the cheaper clothes that hang on Walmart racks. The previous day, Bangladeshi authorities had asked the owner, Sohel Rana, to evacuate the building due to structural problem…

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-22). Chinese 'Police Stations' And War Propaganda. popularresistance.org "Right now there are changes — the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years — and we are the ones driving these changes together." Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin , March 22, 2023 | President Lula da Silva of Brazil recently visited China's President Xi Jinping. French President Emmanuel Macron, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez have all made the journey in recent months. Even Germany's amateurish Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock went, but her goal was to make sure that double talking Macron didn't stray far from the EU's…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-04-22). Western Hegemony Declining, Admits European Central Bank. popularresistance.org The president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, gave a speech acknowledging that "the tectonic plates of geopolitics are shifting faster" and "we may see the world becoming more multipolar", with the decline of US dollar hegemony, war in Ukraine, and rise of China. | "We could see more multipolarity as geopolitical tensions continue to mount", Lagarde added. | Geopolitical Economy Report editor-in-chief Ben Norton analyzed Lagarde's speech with Radhika Desai, professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba and director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-22). Alud de tierra deja 8 muertos en frontera entre Afganistán y Pakistán. telesurtv.net En un balance previo, se había informado sobre el hallazgo de siete y que los rescatistas trabajaban para sacar de los escombros a la octava víctima.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-22). Cuba y Vietnam firman acuerdos de cooperación económica. telesurtv.net Los acuerdo se orientan a la cooperación en aviación civil, energía eléctrica, petróleo y comercialización y producción de materiales para la construcción.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-22). Aumentan a 15 las provincias dominicanas en alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net El director del COE, Juan Manuel Méndez, precisó que la alerta amarilla es para las provincias de Santiago Rodríguez, Valverde y Monte Cristi.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-22). Dos tiroteos dejan ocho heridos en Washington D.C., EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se trata de siete hombres y una menor de 12 años con heridas de bala sin peligro para la vida.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-22). Al menos dos muertos deja incendio de un restaurante en Madrid. telesurtv.net Según los testigos, el fuego se originó porque uno de los camareros, al flambear un plato, produjo una llama que llegó al techo y a las paredes del establecimiento.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-22). Fiscalía de Bolivia amplía imputación contra Fernando Camacho. telesurtv.net La imputación contempla seis nuevos delitos y pide cuatro meses más de prisión preventiva.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-22). Presidente Lula expresa su compromiso en mantener política de crecimiento en Brasil. telesurtv.net El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, insistió en la necesidad de una paz "negociada" entre Rusia y Ucrania, al iniciar una visita a Portugal.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-22). Partido Justicialista de Argentina convoca a un congreso en mayo. telesurtv.net La convocatoria se produce después que el presidente argentino Alberto Fernández, anunció que no se presentará a la reelección en las próximas elecciones.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-22). Al menos 21 muertos deja ataque de Al Shabab en Somalia. telesurtv.net 18 de los fallecidos eran militantes de al-Shabab, en tanto los restantes eran civiles considerados "ancianos tradicionales".

teleSUR, lvm, JCM (2023-04-22). Reportan disminución de casos de chikungunya en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Por otra parte los datos corroboran 2.245 casos de dengue.

teleSUR, JGN, JCM (2023-04-22). Expresidente Toledo se entrega en EE.UU. para su extradición a Perú. telesurtv.net Se estima que la entrega del exgobernante a las autoridades peruanas se lleve a cabo en un plazo menor a una semana.

teleSUR, JGN, JCM (2023-04-22). Volcán Rincón de la Vieja registra erupción en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net La erupción produjo una columna densa de material que llegó hasta 500 metros encima del cráter.

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-04-22). Cuba premia a compositores mexicanos y venezolanos. telesurtv.net Casales Navarrete obtuvo el galardón de la novena edición del Premio por la obra La dimensión fractal del brócoli espacial.

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-04-22). Hallan cuerpos de mineros desaparecidos en Colombia. telesurtv.net El jueves, día que se produjo la explosión, los cuerpos de tres mineros fueron recuperados y rescataron a otros cuatro con vida.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-22). Mandataria de Honduras denuncia conspiración contra su Gobierno. telesurtv.net "…solo miremos quiénes son las figuras que están saliendo, las mismas que contribuyeron para un golpe de Estado en 2009", subrayó Xiomara Castro.

teleSUR, nbb -JCM (2023-04-22). Venezuela y Cuba inauguran el medallero de juegos del ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net La gran maestra Lisandra Ordáz se coronó el viernes campeona en el ajedrez de los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA en la modalidad Blitz (relámpago).

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-22). Emiten alerta en siete provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las provincias son Puerto Plata, La Vega, Santiago, Rodríguez, Santiago, Valverde, Dajabón y Monte Cristi.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-22). Activan plan de emergencia por fuertes lluvias en Angola. telesurtv.net Desde el pasado mes de agosto hasta la fecha han muerto 308 personas en todo el país a causa de las precipitaciones.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-22). Caída de ceniza del volcán Sangay afecta a 4 provincias de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Posteriormente, a las 11H50 hora local se observó otro pulso de actividad.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-22). Uruguay iniciará vacunación contra gripe aviar. telesurtv.net Las dosis llegarán la semana próxima desde México y se espera que en 20 días se realice la inmunización de la población avícola.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-22). Costa Rica reporta 1.231 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net La cifra representa un aumento de 149 contagios con respecto a la semana anterior.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-22). Accidente de camión cisterna deja un muerto en Connecticut, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El camión cisterna se volcó alrededor de las 11H30 (hora local).

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-22). Jubilados exigen mejores condiciones de vida en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El PIT- CNT reclama un sistema integral de cuidados.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-22). Trabajadores ferroviarios realizan huelga en Alemania. telesurtv.net Se suspendió el transporte de mercancías por ferrocarril, y existen atascos en los patios de clasificación.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2023-04-22). Inauguran los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA 2023 en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El acto contó con la presencia del presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.

_____ (2023-04-22). Beware Perfidious Albion as Britain Takes Lead Role in War Provocation. strategic-culture.org The tensions over the NATO proxy war in Ukraine with Russia are a powder-keg situation. And the British dirty-tricks brigade are the past masters that merit being closely watched. | The much-vaunted Anglo-American "special relationship" is gaining a new dubious meaning as Britain emerges as an adept agent provocateur for inciting a wider NATO war against Russia. | Warmongering British lawmakers are this week

_____ (2023-04-22). The Empire's Revenge: Set Fire to Southern Eurasia. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-22). EU's Withdrawal of Tariffs on Ukrainian Grain Backfires as Eastern European Countries Rise in Opposition. strategic-culture.org The European Union and five countries in eastern Europe at are loggerheads over the tariff-free import of grain from Ukraine. The five countries say that the removal of tariffs has affected their internal markets and their farmers. | European Union (EU) authorities and five eastern European countries are in a stand-off over the import of tariff-free grain from Ukraine. The decision to remove the tariffs on grain imports from Ukraine was taken by the EU in June 2022. However, eastern European countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania have been increasingly unhappy with the withdrawal of tariffs, citing the…

_____ (2023-04-22). U.S. 'Obstructing Peace Efforts' in Yemen: Ansarallah. strategic-culture.org

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-22). Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. People with Parkinson's disease can experience tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, loss of automatic movements, speech and writing changes, and impaired posture and balance. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's…

Liberation Staff (2023-04-22). PSL Editorial — How the Biden administration is helping to kill the planet. liberationnews.org Just over the course of the last year the administration has taken several major steps that brought us even deeper into the climate crisis.

Juan Cole (2023-04-22). Glaciers in Swiss Alps lost 6% of Mass last Year, as Climate Emergency brings brutal Heat Waves. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN's World Meteorological Organization has issued its annual report. As you will have guessed, things don't look good. There were 117 heat waves in 2022 and 58 droughts globally. But there were also 61 wet spells and 63 floods. We are rushing toward weather extremes. Global heating has driven …

Clean Energy Wire (2023-04-22). Germany Welcomes G7 Goals: 150 GW in New offshore Wind, 1,000 GW of Solar by 2030, and no more Coal. juancole.com Sören Amelang ( Clean Energy Wire ) — The German government and NGOs have welcomed the first G7 commitment to concrete targets for the rollout of renewables, but environmentalists also warned that the rich nation's inclusion of carbon capture and storage (CCS) could lead to a "huge greenwashing show". Following a meeting of climate, energy …

Oakland Privacy (2023-04-22). Wednesday 5/17: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org EMAIL CONTACT@OAKLANDPRIVACY.ORG A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFO AND/OR ZOOM CONTACT INFO.

Angela (2023-04-22). Sunday 4/23: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Sebastia" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Women's March (2023-04-22). Wednesday 5/3: #AbortionRights: Organizing Call to Strategize & Fight for Mifepristone Access. indybay.org Online organizing call…

Dave Id (2023-04-22). In Shadow Docket Decision, Supreme Court Refuses to Rule on Mifepristone Ban. indybay.org The supreme court basically punted the issue of a mifepristone ban back to the 5th circuit, issuing a stay this afternoon with little word on what they are thinking. Why that took them so many days to do remains a mystery.

Raging Grannies (2023-04-22). Saturday 4/22: SCOTUS decision is NOT the one we Needed! Hit the Streets! indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-22). navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche. indybay.org desde nuestro Sur al Sur, navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche…

Pedro Rodriguez (2023-04-22). Danish Defence: Why Is Christian Juhl the Only One Talking About Business Ethics? indybay.org Signed off and sealed: a deal by the Danish government led by Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats and their coalition partners to purchase Israeli weapons systems produced by Elbit Systems has made little noise. There are a number of concerning ethical considerations that are generally being ignored, with only a few dissenting voices daring to break ranks.

Timo Rieg (2023-04-22). Is our system still capable of solving the big problems of the future? indybay.org How high rents for residential and business premises are, how much biodiversity there is in our cultural landscape, whether there are twelve or thirteen grades up to the Abitur, are all determined by the rulers. Energy prices, construction prices, food prices are the results of politics. Desolate inner cities, new construction deserts and ugly industrial areas are made by politicians.

Lynda Carson (2023-04-22). Proposed HUD budget cuts threatens 430,000 Section 8 tenants with eviction. indybay.org HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Warns That Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten 430,000 Section 8 Tenants With Eviction!

Demonstrators Costume Up for Reproductive Rights (2023-04-22). Protesters in Mountain View Say Abortion Pill is Safer than Viagra. indybay.org Heeding a call to action on April 15 in response to a Texas federal judge's ruling on the abortion pill Mifepristone, about 20 people came together to demonstrate in the San Francisco Peninsula city of Mountain View.

Our Downtown ‚Ä¢ Our Future (2023-04-22). Thursday 5/4: City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…

The Humanities Institute (2023-04-22). Wednesday 5/3: Labor Hope, Labor Reality: Organizing Unions in 2023, An Evening with E. Tammy Kim. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine), UC Santa Cruz…

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-22). World Governments Rattled as Indigenous Peoples Expose Atrocities at United Nations. indybay.org NEW YORK — Governments from around the world are rushing to defend their human rights records as Indigenous Peoples describe the atrocities — from the shackling of Aboriginal children in Australia, to forced police confessions in Vietnam, and cultural genocide in China's Inner Mongolia, during the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

In Sacramento a Rage for Reproductive Justice (2023-04-22). It's About More than Mifepristone. indybay.org Members of the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice organized the event "More than Mifepristone" in Sacramento on April 15th and called upon people to rage with them in protest. Mifepristone is commonly referred to as the "abortion pill".

Freedom Socialist Party, Bob Price (2023-04-22). Sunday 4/30: May Day Celebration 2023 — Workers vs. Billionaires: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk Street, San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49)…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-22). Sunday 5/14: UCSC MEIP XXI, Stevenson Event Center-FREE ALL WELCOME. indybay.org STEVENSON EVENT CENTER | UCSC STEVENSON COLLEGE | 1156 HIGH STREET…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-22). Friday 5/12: UCSC MEIP, Stevenson Event Center-FREE-ALL WELCOME. indybay.org UCSC Stevenson Event Center | Stevenson College | 1156 High Street…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-04-22). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 Rally! A Day for Global Labor Solidarity. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…

DJ Mouse (2023-04-22). Thursday 4/20: Captain Fred's Free Radio School – Berkley Liberation Radio – Radio for All. indybay.org Long Haul | 3124 Shattuck Ave…

Reproductive Justice for All (2023-04-22). Alliance Defending Freedom is a Hate Group. indybay.org While the Supreme Court maintains full access to the abortion pill mifepristone until at least tomorrow, the anti-abortion group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) said the Supreme Court should keep restrictions on mifepristone in place as the legal battle over the pill plays out. The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated the ADF as a hate group.

David Giesen (2023-04-22). Wednesday 4/19: Sussing Dr. Seuss's The Lorax: Deconstructing its dialectical consumerism. indybay.org On line google meet: meet.google.com/zvg-bzox-rxu…

David Giesen (2023-04-22). Wednesday 4/19: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org outside the Bernal Library, 500 Cortland Avenue | outdoor amphitheater at the corner of Cortland and Anderson…

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Xi stresses solid efforts to write a new chapter in reform and opening up. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Cradle of culture: Fujian Tulou. ecns.cn Tulou is a type of large, enclosed and fortified earth building of traditional Hakka communal residence. In 2008, 46 tulou were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a unique residential architecture of east China's Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Comicomment: More mass shootings in U.S., no solution in sight. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Certain countries are creating narrative trap over status quo across Taiwan Strait: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The notion of "opposing the use of force to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait", uttered by certain individual countries, does not reflect the facts and reality on the Taiwan question. It is a narrative trap designed with a malign purpose, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). China firmly opposes U.S. government's move to limit U.S. businesses' investment in key parts of Chinese economy. ecns.cn China firmly opposes U.S. government's move to sign an executive order that will limit investment in key parts of the Chinese economy by U.S. businesses, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Chinese taikonaut introduces food and drink in space station. ecns.cn A group of students from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries were given the rare opportunity to talk to Chinese taikonauts on board the Tiangong space station on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Grassland fires in Mongolia, Russia threaten Chinese borders. ecns.cn Two steppe fires broke out, spreading across China's northern borders from Mongolia and Russia on Thursday afternoon, according to the Inner Mongolia Fire Department. More than 300 firefighters and 50 vehicles had been deployed from Inner Mongolia by Thursday night. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts talk with youths from SCO. ecns.cn An online video talk between China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts in the Tiangong space station and youths from member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is held in Beijing, April 20, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Chinese FM meets Gambian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday met in Shanghai with Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara, who came to China to attend the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World and paid a visit to the country.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). China emphasizes glacier, frozen soil protection on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in new draft law. ecns.cn China is considering strengthening the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by specifying special requirements in the latest version of a new draft law.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Liu Cixin talks about AI: Some anxieties but accepting it. ecns.cn Chinese science-fiction writer Liu Cixin said on Thursday that if artificial intelligence (AI) could really replace writers and provide readers with better literary works, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Cloud cascades over Jinfo Mountain. ecns.cn Clouds cascade over Jinfo Mountain, a World Natural Heritage site, after rain in Chongqing, April 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). China to advance high-standard opening-up with more proactive efforts: FM. ecns.cn China will advance high-standard opening-up with more proactive efforts and will invest more resources in global development cooperation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). China mandates background checks on school staff. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has asked schools and universities to conduct mandatory background checks on candidates who work on campuses for sexual crimes before they are hired, China Daily reported Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Chinese modernization boosts world peace, justice: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Qin Gang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World in Shanghai Friday, pointing out that a China moving toward modernization is a boost to the force for peace and justice.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Modernization not privilege reserved for a few: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Those who have realized modernization should not tear down the bridge or block other countries' path to modernization, and they should not suppress, contain or stop other countries that choose a different path to modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Upholding post-war int'l order is China's solemn duty: FM. ecns.cn China sees it as its solemn duty to defend the authority of the UN and uphold…

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Indian youth attend Tiangong Dialogue with Chinese taikonauts. ecns.cn Over 50 Indian youth on Thursday attended a dialogue with Chinese taikonauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang to visit the Philippines. ecns.cn At the invitation of Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit the Philippines from April 21 to 23, Chinese Foreign‚ÄÇMinistry‚ÄÇSpokesperson‚ÄÇWang‚ÄÇWenbin‚ÄÇannounced Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Huawei announces breakthrough in U.S.-sanctioned EPR system. ecns.cn China's Huawei Technologies Co said on Thursday it had launched its own enterprise resource planning (ERP) system dubbed MetaERP and will replace the old one sourced from U.S. vendors.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Chinese FM vows greater resolve to safeguard the international order, China's sovereignty and security at Lanting Forum. ecns.cn It is not the Chinese mainland, but the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and a handful of countries attempting to take advantage of "Taiwan independence".

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Fire on Mongolia-Russia border under control. ecns.cn The grass fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. More than 300 firefighters and 50 vehicles had been deployed from Inner Mongolia by Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Chinese astronauts interact with youths from SCO countries. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-15 astronauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station held an online video chat Thursday with youths in China, India, and other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Huawei refutes rumor about Meng Wanzhou's business trip to U.S. ecns.cn Huawei Technologies Co on Friday issued a statement to refute the rumor about its new Rotating Chairwoman Meng Wanzhou's business trip to the U.S.

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). China 'perfect partner' with Spain, Europe for scientific cooperation, say experts. ecns.cn China is a "perfect partner" for scientific and technological cooperation with Spain and Europe, said experts at a roundtable discussion organized by the Casa Asia and the Confucius Institute in Barcelona on Thursday.

Ricardo Vaz (2023-04-22). Venezuela: Attorney General Launches Probe into Corruption Suspect Custody Death. venezuelanalysis.com Saab claimed early findings confirmed that Leoner Azuaje committed suicide while detained by the SEBIN intelligence agency.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Bayern Munich suffer shock 3-1 loss at Mainz to leave title race open. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Philippines, China to set up more lines of communication to resolve maritime issues. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Gracia worried about Leeds form after defeat at Fulham. channelnewsasia.com

unitedEditor (2023-04-22). China a growing player in Middle East. uwidata.com The reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia, mediated by China, reflects a change not only in the Middle East but also across the globe. And it is a vivid example to manifest China's Global Security Initiative. The disputes between the two influential states of the Islamic world because of "sectarianism" were the most important policy …

Irena Hwang (2023-04-22). FDA Still Struggles to Inspect Foreign Drug Manufacturers After COVID Delays. truthout.org For years, U.S. pharmaceutical companies have relied on drugs produced overseas to meet Americans' medical needs. And for years, it's been clear that federal drug regulators couldn't keep up with inspections of the plants that made those drugs. But a series of recent deaths linked to eyedrops produced overseas that were tainted with bacteria points to just how seriously behind the Food and Drug… |

Suzanne Gordon (2023-04-22). PACT Act Faces Uphill Battle to Address Chemical Poisoning of Veterans. truthout.org When President Joe Biden braved Republican jeers and boos to deliver his State of the Union address in February, one of the few lines that received bipartisan applause recalled Congressional action last year on what he hailed then as the "most significant law our nation has ever passed to help millions of veterans." Called the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act… |

Azeezah Kanji (2023-04-22). Charges Against Stop Cop City Protesters Continue Terror of "Anti-Terrorism" truthout.org With the mass filing of "domestic terrorism" charges against 42 Stop Cop City protesters, the state compounds the violence of the Cop City project itself: a massive 85-acre police training facility; to be built atop one of the "four lungs" of Atlanta, the forest known by the colonized Muscogee people as the Weelaunee; in a city that already boasts the most concentrated surveillance in the country… |

Mike Ludwig (2023-04-22). The Civil Rights Movement Fought for Environmental Justice Long Before Earth Day. truthout.org In the summer of 1969, the Young Lords declared a "garbage offensive" on the streets in New York City, blocking traffic with piles of garbage to demand better sanitation and public health services for Puerto Rican and Black neighborhoods in Harlem. Led by young radicals at the height of the civil rights movement, the Young Lords were determined to win a cleaner environment for their people… |

teleSUR- hvh -DRL (2023-04-22). Expresidente peruano Toledo rechaza cumplir pena en la cárcel. telesurtv.net Toledo expresó que "no le corro a la justicia, pero le pido por favor que no me maten en la cárcel".

teleSUR, dcdc -DRL (2023-04-22). Modifican normativa para sentencias de muerte en Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Al entrar en vigor, un juez de Florida podrá imponer la pena capital a un condenado si ocho de los doce jurados así lo recomiendan.

teleSUR, nama -DRL (2023-04-22). Denuncian en El Salvador abusos contra líderes ambientales. telesurtv.net El periodista Leonel Herrera explica que la acusación contra los activistas viola la Ley de Reconciliación Nacional.

teleSUR- hvh -DRL (2023-04-22). Alberto Fernández anuncia que no se presentará a la reelección. telesurtv.net El mandatario señaló en un mensaje en redes sociales que el próximo 10 de diciembre "entregaré la banda presidencial".

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers and Skin-Deep Morality. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Today,

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). The Self-Delusions of Neocons, All The Way From Bush to Biden. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by They are driving the U.S. economy into a black hole, by their obsessive insistence that America must continue to have the world's biggest or 'leading' economy, which is an obsession that's instead destroying the U.S. economy. So: they lie to say that the only alternative to America's leading the world will be some 'autocracy' that's far less democratic, a…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). Military Situation In Yemen On April 11-22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 66 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On April 22, Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen, congratulated the leader and the people of Iran on Eid al-Fitr in a telephone conversation with Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran; | On April 21, a civilian was killed in Saudi artillery attack in the Shada district; | On April 14, thousa…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). US Expediting Abrams Delivery To Ukraine, Tanks To Arrive In Germany: SecDef Austin. southfront.org Image: Associated Press | Originally published on Wrapping up a big Friday meeting of the Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany — a coalition of nations which coordinates weaponry to Ukraine — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the Pentagon is now expediting delivery of M1 Abrams to Kiev."We've also expedited our M1 Abrams timelines to supply Ukra…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). Kiev Forces Lost Most Of Their First 'Krab' Howitzers (Video). southfront.org A Polish-made Krab howitzer. | The Russian military has apparently destroyed most of Kiev forces' first Polish-made Krab self-propelled 155 mm howitzers. | On April 22, video footage surfaced online showing a completely destroyed Ukrainian Krab howitzer and its ammunition vehicle. The footage was reportedly taken near the Seversk front, in the outskirts of the village of Zvanivka in the Donetsk region. | This was the eleventh confirmed destruction of a Krab howitzer in Ukraine. At least two others we…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). U.S. Looted Another Shipment Of Syrian Oil: SANA. southfront.org File image. | The United States-led coalition had smuggled another shipment of looted oil from Syria's northeastern region to neighboring Iraq, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported on April 22. | Citing local sources, the state-run agency said that 34 tankers filled with oil illegally produced from occupied fields in the northeastern region crossed to the Iraqi Kurdistan region through the unofficial al-Mahmudiyah border crossing. Another convoy of 40 oil tankers left the region, also towards Kurdistan, via the al-Walid…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). DPR Head Praises Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions. southfront.org ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Lancet loitering munition has proved to be quite effective against Ukrainian weapons, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Denis Pushilin said on April 21."They [Kiev forces] use air defense systems of various types. We, for our part, destroy them. The Lancet have proved to be very effective. A lot of enemy vehicles, along with artillery systems, have been hit by the Lancet,"

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). U.S. Forces Seized Money, Gold From Ex-ISIS Leader Hideout In Syria's Raqqa — Report. southfront.org U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | The United States-led coalition and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) seized a large sum of money and loads of gold during a recent joint raid in the northeastern Syrian governorate of Raqqa, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on April 22. | The London-based monitoring group said that…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). Military Situation In Donbass On April 22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Bilogorivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Pervomaiske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka; | Up to 55 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles, 2 pickups were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 310 Ukraini…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). U.S. Army 'Gray Eagle' Combat Drone Crashes In Northern Iraq (Photos, Video). southfront.org A General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | On April 22, an MQ-1C Gray Eagle combat drone of the United States Army crashed in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk. | The Sabreen News channel on Telegram, which is close to Iranian-backed forces in Iraq, alleged that the MQ-1C was shot down with an anti-aircraft missile. However, the U.S.-led coalition said in a statement that the drone crashed in southern Kirkuk as a result of what it called a "mechanical…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). Military Conflict In Sudan Since April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | 413 people were killed and 3551 others were wounded since the onset of the conflicts in Sudan, according to the World Health Organization; | On April 19, the Sudanese Army claimed that it could retake the Merowe International Airport, but the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ruled out the declaration; | On April 21, warplanes of the Sudanese Army struck military position of RSF militants in southern part of Khartoum; | An American citizen was killed in Khartoum before the pote…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). Clashes In Sudan Continue On Eid Holiday Despite Ceasefire Announcement. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Heavy clashes continue in Sudan despite the announcement of a ceasefire by the army and the paramilitary Rapid Response Force (RSF). | The army first announced on April 21 evening that it had agreed to a three-day truce to enable people to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The RSF said earlier in the day it had agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, also to mark Eid."The armed forces hope that the rebels will abide by all the requirements of the tru…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-22). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-04-22). U.S. Releases Footage Of Russian Fighter Jets Flying Over Its Bases In Syria. southfront.org File image. | On April 19, the United States Air Forces Central (AFCENT) released two declassified videos showing fully-armed Su-35 fighter jets of the Russian Aerospace Forces flying over coalition bases in Syria. | "Armed Russian fighter aircraft" have directly flown over the U.S.-led coalition bases in Syria at least 26 times between March 1 to April 19 of this year, according to accompanying data released by AFCENT. | The command added that there had been 63 "violations" since March of deconfliction proto…

Andrew Korybko (2023-04-22). India Is Introducing A Unique De-Dollarization Model. thealtworld.com

Rania Khalek (2023-04-22). Inside the Saudi-Iran Peace Deal & How It Shakes Up Europe. thealtworld.com With Saudi Arabia and Iran making peace as part of a deal brokered by China, much has been made about the absence of the U.S. and what it means for U.S. hegemony. But what about the implications for the region? What might it look like in practice? Who are the potential spoilers? And why did this happen now? Also, what does it mean for the U.S. empire's greatest global partner, Europe? | To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by Adnan Tabatabai, the co-founder and CEO of the Germany-based think tank CARPO and an Iran analyst who has advised European policymakers and facilitated Saudi-Iran dialogue.

Editor (2023-04-22). Supreme Court Decision Allows Abortion Pill to Continue Being Distributed by Mail. scheerpost.com

Staff (2023-04-22). 24 April, Online Event: Free Khader Adnan! Urgent Meeting with Randa Musa, Khader Adnan's wife. samidoun.net Join us on Monday, 24 April for an urgent meeting with Randa Musa, the wife of Khader Adnan, Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike for 78 days. Hear directly from her about how her husband's deteriorating health condition is affecting her family and join us in organizing to take action to free Khader Adnan now! RSVP …

The Lancet (2023-04-22). [Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.

Nicole Lurie, Joshua M Sharfstein (2023-04-22). [Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…

Joanna M Wardlaw (2023-04-22). [Comment] Even more benefit with endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischaemic stroke: MR CLEAN-LATE. thelancet.com Since 2015 endovascular treatment has been an established treatment for intracranial large artery occlusion up to 6 h after symptom onset or when the patient was last known well.1 The effect of endovascular treatment within 6 h is strong; however, the timepoint when recanalisation therapy becomes ineffective varies between individuals, and some patients might benefit after 6 h. The DEFUSE-3 and DAWN trials tested endovascular treatment up to 16 h or 24 h after symptom onset in patients selected using clinical criteria and perfusion imaging (to identify ischaemic core and tissue-at-risk volumes within strict limit…

Richard Horton (2023-04-22). [Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.

Susan Jaffe (2023-04-22). [World Report] Drug developers caution against US mifepristone ban. thelancet.com A lawsuit against the FDA embroils pharmaceutical companies in debates over access to abortion. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

Sara Jerving (2023-04-22). [World Report] Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" bill already affecting care. thelancet.com Activists and health-care providers are already seeing the chilling effects of Uganda's proposals to further criminalise homosexuality. Sara Jerving reports.

Conrad Keating (2023-04-22). [Perspectives] Artesunate versus quinine: the controlled trials watershed. thelancet.com Earlier this century, two inter-related randomised controlled trials—the first in southeast Asia and a second in Africa—provided an incontrovertible breakthrough in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria. The trials, of artesunate versus quinine, proved beyond doubt for the first time that quinine, which had long been the mainstay of treatment for severe malaria, was no longer the most effective drug available, and thus catalysed a watershed in clinical practice and policy making. Like almost all decisive moments, this advance had a backstory that stretched several decades.

Apurba Chatterjee (2023-04-22). [Perspectives] Visual representation, medicine, and imperialism. thelancet.com In 1945, just as World War 2 had ended, anti-fascist Bengali writer Premendra Mitra published the first short story of what was to become his science fiction series, Ghana da. Set in 1939, the story, titled Mosha, literally mosquito in Bengali, narrates how the protagonist Ghanashyam Das, alias Ghana da, saved humanity from the scourge of a lethal mosquito designed by a Japanese entomologist named Nishimara, who altered the salivary glands of the mosquito, rendering it more poisonous than a snake.

Andrew Green (2023-04-22). [Obituary] Barbara C Staggers. thelancet.com Paediatrician who championed adolescent health. Born on March 6, 1954, in New York, NY, USA, she died in Castro Valley, CA, USA, on Feb 19, 2023, aged 68 years.

Donald E Kohan, Hiddo J L Heerspink (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial. thelancet.com We congratulate Markus P Schlaich and colleagues on the PRECISION trial showing that aprocitentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, lowered blood pressure more than placebo in patients with resistant hypertension.1 However, we urge caution in accepting the authors' conclusion that aprocitentan was well tolerated.

Markus P Schlaich, Marc Bellet, Michael A Weber, George L Bakris, Ji-Guang Wang, PRECISION investigators (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Donald E Kohan and Hiddo J L Heerspink for their interest in the PRECISION study and their comments regarding the potential for fluid retention and heart failure associated with endothelin receptor antagonists. Indeed, as described in publications from the past few years,1,2 there was a dose-dependent effect of aprocitentan on oedema and fluid retention occurring in 9 ∑1% and 18 ∑4% of patients treated with 12 ∑5 mg or 25 mg of aprocitentan per day, respectively (2 ∑1% on placebo). As expected, this was accompanied by reduced haemoglobin concentration and increased plasma volume.

Sverre E Kjeldsen, Michel Burnier, Krzysztof Narkiewicz, Reinhold Kreutz, Giuseppe Mancia (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial. thelancet.com In their Article, Deepak L Bhatt and colleagues1 report results from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 (Renal Denervation in Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension) trial, showing that blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension undergoing renal denervation was lower at 36 months than in patients in the initial sham control group, with adjusted treatment differences of —22 ∑1 mm Hg for office systolic blood pressure and —16 ∑5 mm Hg for 24-h ambulatory systolic blood pressure. These findings are in contrast to those observed at 6 months, when differences in blood pressure between the two groups…

Deepak L Bhatt, George L Bakris (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In response to our Article,1 Sverre E Kjeldsen and colleagues raise several points that require clarification. The subgroup of patients in the sham control group who did not cross over either did not meet minimal blood pressure requirements or elected not to cross over. These patients had a subsequent rise in systolic blood pressure after unblinding, as shown in the appendix of our Article (p 14).1 Although poor long-term medication adherence remains a plausible explanation for poorly controlled blood pressure in this group, medical inertia is less likely to have occurred in our study because patients had already…

Arnav Mahajan (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Improving access to global cancer services. thelancet.com A recent Editorial1 highlights the complexity of cancer care, which is burdened by restricted access to expensive and specialist treatment. In many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), typical patient journeys are complicated, delaying access to diagnostics for 2—3 months, and serve as a prominent bottleneck to timely treatment.2 Health-care networks in LMICs are not equipped to handle complexity of care; as such, it is crucial to highlight experiences of high-quality models in LMICs as opposed to extrapolating solutions from high-income countries.

Monique Al, Solange Levison, Wolfgang E Berdel, Ditte Zerlang Andersen, Decentralised Clinical Trials Task Force (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Decentralised elements in clinical trials: recommendations from the European Medicines Regulatory Network. thelancet.com Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) increasingly use procedures conducted outside the traditional clinical trial site—a concept referred to as decentralisation. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance and usefulness of decentralisation when visits to hospitals and other health institutions were restricted. In addition, interested parties, such as from the pharmaceutical industry, issued general plans to introduce more decentralised elements in clinical trials (eg, the Association of Clinical Research Organizations' decentralised trials toolkit1 and Trials at Home).

Virginia Núñez-Samudio, Mauricio Arcos-Burgos, Iván Landires (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Rare diseases: democratising genetic testing in LMICs. thelancet.com Although infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, rare diseases are an unexplored burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the similar prevalence of autosomal dominant and X-linked conditions in LMICs and in high-income countries, the prevalence of recessive monogenic disorders is higher in LMICs because, in these countries, consanguineous marriages in minority ethnic groups are more frequent.1…

Thomas Cueni (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…

ELEL (2023-04-22). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Komamura K. Japanese medical workers' sacrifice for universal health coverage. Lancet 2023; 401: 1073—In this Correspondence the second sentence of the second paragraph should read "after April 1, 2024, it will be illegal for clinicians to work more than 960 h of overtime per year (and no more than 100 h of overtime per month)". This correction has been made to the online version as of April 20, 2023.

Larry Johnson (2023-04-22). Judge Napolitano and I Discuss the U.S. Government's Double Standard for Handling Leak Investigations, Including Hillary Clinton. sonar21.com I should have mentioned Hillary Clinton's egregious mishandling classified intelligence, especially Top Secret, in my previous piece on the most favored criminal treatment that David Petraeus and Sandy Berger received…

youtube (2023-04-22). The Proximate Aspect: Francesca Albanese. youtube.com On the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

Alexander Rubinstein (2023-04-22). Enslavement of African Migrants 'Big Business' in Libya Thanks to EU Funding — UN. orinocotribune.com By Alexander Rubinstein ∑ Apr 17, 2023 | An investigation by the United Nations has concluded that money provided by the European Union to state entities in Libya has facilitated crimes against humanity ranging from forced labor and sexual slavery to torture. | Through its financial support of the Libyan Coast Guard and the Libyan Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), the European Union has aided and abetted crimes against humanity, according to a recent UN report. | On March 27, 2023, the United Nations released the findings of a three-year investigation, confirming that "arbitrary detention, m…

Ben Norton (2023-04-22). BRICS Bank De-Dollarizing, Promises 30% Of Loans in Local Currencies, New Chief Dilma Rousseff Says. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Apr 16, 2023 | The new chief of the BRICS bloc's New Development Bank, Brazil's leftist ex-President Dilma Rousseff, revealed they are gradually moving away from the US dollar, promising at least 30% of loans in local currencies of members. | The new president of the BRICS Bank has revealed that the Global South-led bloc is The New Development Bank plans to give nearly one-third (30%) of its loans in the local…

Janna Corredor (2023-04-22). Venezuela VP Delcy Rodríguez: Sanctions Are Imperialism's Attacks on Sovereign Countries. orinocotribune.com Imperialist countries go on testing new formulas to attack the economies of sovereign countries, and one such attack consists of the 929 sanctions imposed on Venezuela, Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez commented. | During her speech at the International Seminar on National Unity for the Recovery of the Venezuelan Economy Amid International Blockade, held on Friday, April 21, Vice-President Rodríguez pointed out that currently there are "929 sanctions [on Venezuela], 60% of them imposed by the United States government, which began with President Barack Obama." | These sanctions has caused the Venezuelan e…

Misión Verdad (2023-04-22). Key Points of Russian FM Lavrov's Venezuela Tour. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — April 19, 2023 | The foreign affairs minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, visited Caracas on April 18 as part of a tour of Latin America. Coming from Brazil, Lavrov held meetings with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and Foreign Minister Yván Gil. He later held a meeting with President Nicolás Maduro, with whom he reaffirmed the ties between Russia and Venezuela. | "I want to convey to you a message from the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin," Lavrov told Maduro during their meeting. "He asked me to give you his best wishes and greetings. You have his invitation to…

Staff (2023-04-22). ALBA Games 2023 Begin in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The 5th ALBA Games 2023 was inaugurated this Friday, April 21, at the Jorge Luis García Carneiro baseball stadium in La Guaira, Venezuela, where delegations from the 11 participating countries paraded. The event was by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | Athletes from Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, and special guest country Russia, are participating in the Games. | The delegations were sworn in by the minister for Youth and Sports of Venezuela, Mervin Maldonado, who stated that at this moment "in…

Staff (2023-04-22). International Conference on Venezuela: Colombia's President Petro Suggests Incorporating All Political Groups. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 21, 2023 ( "In Venezuela, new forces have arisen, new groups that were not in the Unitary Platform, and I think tha…

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-22). Society Of Authors Begins Campaign To Get Publishing Industry To Net Zero. popularresistance.org

SAM (2023-04-22). Facebook Is Censoring Seymour Hersh's Nord Stream Report. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

Harvey Wasserman (2023-04-22). Earth Day 2023: A Newly Post-Nuclear Germany vs. California's Reactor Relapse. progressive.org This year's Earth Day marks a massive green energy triumph in Germany that stands in stark contrast to a bitter nuclear challenge in California. When it comes to atomic power, they are headed in very different directions.

Editor (2023-04-22). A critical look at Afrocentrism. mronline.org Garveyism and Afrocentrism, while different, are grounded in their shared nature of being expressions of a call for National conscience.

Editor (2023-04-22). Three massive ways the government wastes your tax dollars. mronline.org Here are three examples of criminal misuse of enormous sums of money that could meet human needs, but instead are spent underwriting terrible violence and bolstering corporate profits.

Ali Abunimah (2023-04-22). Why the Saudis have called off their Israeli wedding. mronline.org After leading Israel's extreme far-right to victory in last November's elections, a buoyant Benjamin Netanyahu hoped to quickly resume Tel Aviv's march towards full normalization with Arab regimes.

Prabhat Patnaik (2023-04-22). The current state of India's economy. mronline.org GOVERNMENT officials never tire of repeating that India is currently the fastest growing major economy in the world.

_____ (2023-04-22). Food Issues in the Arab World. journal-neo.org As a result of the West's hostility, the Arab world has significant hurdles in its efforts to abolish hunger and all forms of malnutrition, as well as to make sure everyone has access to sufficient and cheap healthy food. This is due to a variety of challenges and other events currently beyond the Arab states' […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

Staff (2023-04-22). Rusia condena expulsión masiva de sus diplomáticos de Alemania y promete responder de forma simétrica. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Exteriores de Rusia condenó enérgicamente hoy la reciente expulsión masiva de sus diplomáticos de Alemania y prometió responder "de forma simétrica a esta acción hostil de Berlín".

Staff (2023-04-22). Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, y su homólogo cubano, Esteban Lazo, llegan a Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de la República Socialista de Vietnam y presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Vuong Dinh Hue, llegó a la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba en la mañana de este sábado, acompañado por su homólogo cubano Esteban Lazo Hernández, en la última jornada de su visita oficial a nuestro país.

Staff (2023-04-22). Asiste Marrero Cruz a reunión de trabajo del sistema bancario. cubadebate.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, asistió a la reunión anual del Banco Central de Cuba e instituciones financieras no bancarias, en la que se analizarán sus logros, deficiencias y proyecciones para el 2023. La máxima dirección del país ha insistido en que es impostergable la transformación del sistema bancario y financiero nacional.

Staff (2023-04-22). El debut bronceado en América de Carlos Daniel Montes de Oca. cubadebate.cu He visto muchos ciclistas cubanos salir del anonimato y derrotar a grandes figuras. He visto también cuánto esfuerzo, sacrificio y honor le ponen a una carrera, incluso sin tener la logística de sus rivales. Y este viernes 21 de abril volví a ver todo eso y más en Carlos Daniel Montes de Oca, primer medallista de Cuba en el Campeonato Panamericano de Ciclismo de Ruta, con un bronce peleado en su debut internacional.

Staff (2023-04-22). Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos preserva el acceso a píldora abortiva. cubadebate.cu La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos preservó el viernes el acceso de las mujeres a un fármaco utilizado en el método más común de aborto, rechazando las restricciones de los tribunales inferiores mientras continúa la demanda.

Staff (2023-04-22). El viajante de laboratorio. cubadebate.cu Cuando usted esperaba su turno para ver a un médico, en una institución de salud, pública o privada, y veía aparecer en la antesala a un viajante de laboratorio, se le ponían los pelos de punta, pues sabía ya que su tiempo de espera, en el mejor de los casos, se duplicaría.

Staff (2023-04-22). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este sábado 22 de abril? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 22 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.

Staff (2023-04-22). Twitter elimina la insignia azul de miles de cuentas que durante años confirmó la identidad real de sus usuarios. cubadebate.cu Miles de cuentas en Twitter ya no muestran la codiciada insignia azul que durante años confirmó la identidad real de sus usuarios. Se trata de una medida que forma parte del plan anunciado por el multimillonario empresario Elon Musk cuando adquirió la red social el pasado octubre con el objetivo, dijo, de transformarla en una plataforma que sea capaz de generar beneficios.

Staff (2023-04-22). Unión Eléctrica informa que son bajos los niveles de reserva por lo que pudiera afectarse el servicio eléctrico. cubadebate.cu Se estima que no se afecte el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación durante el horario diurno. Para la hora pico se prevé una disponibilidad de 2693 MW y una demanda máxima de 2670 MW, para una reserva de 26 MW, por lo que debido a los bajos niveles de reserva pudieran ocurrir afectaciones al servicio eléctrico.

Staff (2023-04-22). En grave peligro la supervivencia humana: Cifras alarmantes del calentamiento global. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con un comunicado de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM), "las concentraciones de gases de efecto invernadero, los tres principales (dióxido de carbono, metano y óxido nitroso) llegaron a sus niveles más altos jamás observados en 2021".

Staff (2023-04-22). El tiempo: Madrugada fresca y algunas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en la región occidental y con poca nubosidad en el resto del archipiélago. En la tarde estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en Pinar del Río, así como en localidades del interior y el sur del resto del país, con aisladas lluvias las que serán escasas en la costa norte.

Staff (2023-04-22). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 22 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

AROC (2023-04-22). Tuesday 4/18: Bay Area Communities To Rally and Demand No Aid to Israeli Apartheid on Tax Day. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street | San Francisco…

Ben Norton (2023-04-22). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. indybay.org "Why can't a bank like that of the BRICS have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China, between Brazil and other countries?" he continued. "It's difficult because we are unaccustomed [to the idea]. Everyone depends on just one currency". Lula made these remarks criticizing US dollar hegemony in a speech for the New Development Bank (NDB).

ecns.cn (2023-04-22). Revised draft of anti-espionage law to optimize provisions on cyber espionage. ecns.cn The revised draft of China's anti-espionage law will be submitted to the second session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) for deliberation.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-22). Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra. indybay.org Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra | Adhesiones, firma en: lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/es-es/blog/nous-sommes-les-soulevem

Staff (2023-04-22). Colegios Universitarios en Cuba: øPor dónde van los pasos? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-04-22). Leyanis Pérez, la chica del Rancho que sueña con volar a la altura de Yulimar Rojas (+Fotos, Video y Podcast). cubadebate.cu La pinareña, del corazón del Rancho, uno de los barrios más humildes de Pinar del Río, aún no se explica cómo llegó al triple salto: "Me gustaba el atletismo, pero no ese evento. Pero mi entrenador en ese tiempo de la EIDE, Omar Chandorena, me dijo que tenía muchas condiciones para esa prueba. Entonces, empezamos y llegamos hasta aquí".

Staff (2023-04-22). Las 3 del Día: Una asamblea histórica, importantes visitantes internacionales y el resumen semanal (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Importantes acontecimientos ocurrieron esta semana. La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura quedó constituida y se ratificó en su cargo como presidente de la República de Cuba a Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. Sobre esta y otras noticias nos comentan las periodistas Karina Rodriguez y Claudia Fonseca en el resumen semanal de nuestro Podcast Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-04-22). Lisandra Ordaz gana primer oro de Cuba en los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA. cubadebate.cu La Gran Maestra Lisandra Ordaz se coronó hoy campeona en el ajedrez de los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA en la modalidad Blitz, dándole así la primera medalla de oro a Cuba. La competencia fue dura, pero logró la concentración necesaria para salir airosa. Ordáz ostenta un Elo de 2314 en la lista mundial de la Federación Internacional de Ajedrez.

Staff (2023-04-22). Preside primer ministro Manuel Marrero foro de negocios entre Vietnam y Cuba. cubadebate.cu Presidido por el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, inició este viernes en el capitalino Hotel Nacional el foro de negocios bilateral convocado en el contexto de la visita a la isla del miembro del Buró Político y presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue.

Staff (2023-04-22). Daniel Ortega envía mensaje de felicitación a Díaz-Canel. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, envió un mensaje de felicitación a su homólogo Miguel Díaz-Canel por la reelección como presidente de la República de Cuba. La misiva, firmada por Ortega y Rosario Murrillo, dice: "Como siempre, te enviamos todo nuestro Cariño, Respeto y Admiración, deseándote a vos y a ese Querido Pueblo de Fidel, de Raúl (…), lo mejor de lo mejor".

Staff (2023-04-22). Primer ministro insta a impulsar la producción industrial nacional. cubadebate.cu El impulso de la producción nacional y la sustitución de importaciones constituyen dos de los retos para el Ministerio de Industrias (Mindus) de Cuba en este 2023, afirmó hoy Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República. En la reunión anual de trabajo de ese organismo, el jefe de Gobierno enfatizó en la necesidad de optimizar las producciones nacionales.

Staff (2023-04-22). Transporte rural: La "engorrosa ruta" de ir y venir. cubadebate.cu En los últimos cuatro años ha habido una disminución progresiva de las capacidades de transportación de pasajeros en el país; la ruta rural es una de las más afectadas en la provincia de Granma. "De 83 rutas existentes en la zona rural, actualmente se les presta servicio solo a 46 de ellas con medios propios (son los ómnibus de la empresa)".

Staff (2023-04-22). Negro: un color, no un delito. cubadebate.cu Un sonido cegador. Fuerte. Inesperado. Sin tiempo para el entendimiento. Sin excusa. Un disparo. Dos proyectiles de un arma calibre 32 impactaban hace apenas unos días y a quemarropa, el cuerpo de Ralph Yarl, un joven de solo 16 años cuyo único delito fue tocar en la puerta equivocada. | La semana pasada, sus padres le pidieron que recogiera a sus hermanos en la dirección 115th Terrace, pero accidentalmente fue a una casa equivocada y tocó el timbre en 115th Street. | En Estados Unidos hay 120 armas de fuego por cada 100 estadounidenses, siendo la única nación con más armas que civiles, de acuerdo a un informe es…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Biden to pledge steps to deter nuclear attack on South Korea: Officials. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). China EV dominance hastens end of petrol engine era. channelnewsasia.com At the Shanghai Auto Show, dozens of new electric vehicle models were on display.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Hari Raya Puasa as COVID-19 fears recede. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Japan's 'crying baby sumo' festival returns after pandemic. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Japan preparing to shoot down North Korea spy satellite if it falls within its territory. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Philippines, China commit to working on resolving differences. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Alphabet CEO Pichai reaps over US$200 million in 2022 amid cost-cutting. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Taiwan's Apple supplier Quanta plans Vietnam factory. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Tesla's California market share tumbles despite aggressive price cuts. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). English proficiency valued but it should not be sole criterion for new citizenship applications: Edwin Tong. channelnewsasia.com The Minister for Culture, Community and Youth also noted that a "significant proportion of Singaporeans throughout our history" have not been able to speak English well.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Founders' Memorial launches exhibition on Singapore's history, features documents on split from Malaysia. channelnewsasia.com Artefacts include a red box that once contained founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's documents and the Albatross Files, which details the top-level discussions leading up to Singapore's split from Malaysia.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Chalmers hopes speaking out about mental health helps younger athletes. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Djokovic hoping to hit top gear on clay after Banja Luka exit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Klopp urges Liverpool to rebuild for next season in league run-in. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Sail slams defensive performance as Phoenix playoff hopes hit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Stokes out for a week after latest setback, says coach Fleming. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Wallabies coach Jones building on Rennie's foundations, says Holloway. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Australia unveils direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Shipwreck of Japanese World War II vessel that was carrying over 1,000 POWs found. channelnewsasia.com

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-22). African churches reject the critical social justice cult and stand by their faith. expose-news.com Two recent developments from Africa show that African Christian churches are prepared to make a stand for their faith. Rather than allow the world to change the Christian faith to suit the …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-22). Spanish Bishop: Behind Agenda 2030 lies an attempt to change civilisation, a new world order that will change people's beliefs. expose-news.com In an op-ed published by El diario Montañés on 15 April, Bishop Manuel Sánchez Monge of Santander, Spain, criticised "sustainable development" and its aims as codified by the United Nations Sustainable Development …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-22). Fujitsu caused the Post Office Horizon Scandal and now has been helping to develop the UK government's emergency alert system. expose-news.com This Sunday, the UK government is scheduled to test a new emergency alert system. Fujitsu, who is still under inquiry for the British Post Office Horizon Scandal, was awarded a contract to …

Staff (2023-04-22). Desde las redes: "Expresidente Uribe soy orgulloso egresado de Cuba" cubadebate.cu El psicólogo colombiano, egresado de la Universidad de La Habana, Julián Andrés Gutiérrez Marín escribió el jueves 20 de abril en Twitter: "Expresidente @AlvaroUribeVel soy orgulloso egresado de Cuba en donde tuve la oportunidad de formarme como psicólogo de alta calidad". El joven colombiano respondió así a un tweet del expresidente àÅlvaro Uribe.

The Exposé (2023-04-22). Top Pathologist confirms Cancer, Infertility & Strange Blood Clots are common side effects of Covid-19 Vaccination. expose-news.com According to an experienced pathologist, Covid injections' toxic lipid nanoparticles and mRNA induce the body to make hazardous spike proteins, which then distribute themselves throughout the entire body increasing the risk of …

trtworld (2023-04-22). Militants linked to Al Qaeda claim Mali attack that killed key junta figure. trtworld.com The militant group has claimed the attack near Mauritania border that killed Oumar Traore, chief of staff for Colonel Assimi Goita, among several others. | Militants linked to Al Qaeda claim Mali attack that killed key junta figure…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Sudan to evacuate diplomats as fighting shatters fragile Eid truce. trtworld.com Bursts of gunfire resumed on Saturday morning after heavy explosions that had previously rocked the city in recent days subsided overnight. | Sudan to evacuate diplomats as fighting shatters fragile Eid truce…

trtworld (2023-04-22). Baldwin manslaughter charges formally dropped. trtworld.com A New Mexico court filing stated the case against actor Alec Baldwin are dismissed but investigations will go on into the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. | Baldwin manslaughter charges formally dropped…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Golfers tackle new test in uncharted Chevron Championship grounds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Two points dropped says Southampton boss Selles after thriller at Arsenal. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). 36 hours in Tokyo: Viaduct dining, a cat temple and even some forest bathing. channelnewsasia.com There's also a district where you can shop for all manner of kitchenware, from ceramics to knives.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Silver Lake to buy Germany's Software AG in $2.42 billion deal. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). What does the future of social media look like? Well, it will be a lot less social. channelnewsasia.com Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, users are turning to smaller platforms.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). From a health perspective, what is the ideal retirement age? channelnewsasia.com Average life expectancy has risen by 16 years since the US national retirement age was set at 65. We asked health experts when they think people should stop working now.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Arteta defiant despite another Arsenal slip-up. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Commentary: SpaceX Starship first flight test ended in an explosion, but it was a successful failure. channelnewsasia.com Elon Musk's SpaceX philosophy is to fail fast, find problems and fix them with the next rocket. It is not unusual for new rockets to experience problems and be purposely blown up, says Air University space policy expert Wendy Whitman Cobb.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Commentary: Why tropical Singapore sent an expedition to icy Antarctica. channelnewsasia.com Melting Antarctic ice could have catastrophic consequences for coastal cities. Seeing the massive ice shelves with his own eyes helped him grasp the scale of the problem, says NTU Earth Observatory of Singapore's Professor Benjamin P Horton.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). 30 years after SEA Games heartbreak, Lim Tong Hai returns as Team Singapore official. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Money Talks: With COE prices at record levels, does buying a car make sense anymore? channelnewsasia.com COE premiums for cars continue to break records, with Category A prices topping S$100,000 in the latest round of bidding. Should you own or lease a car in Singapore if you really need one? Julian Kho, general manager of Sgcarmart, weighs the options on this episode of This or That, a limited series on the Money Talks podcast.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Visually impaired woman fights to save endangered gibbons in remote Indonesian village. channelnewsasia.com To mark Earth Day, CNA looks at how a woman in West Java perseveres to help endangered silvery gibbons against the odds.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Commentary: Capturing the community spirit of the Ramadan bazaar. channelnewsasia.com Amid rising rental costs, the revenue-driven aspect of festive bazaars should be balanced with social and cultural aspects to celebrate the diversity of Singapore's society, say the Institute of Policy Studies' Faizal Yahya and Shamsuri Juhari.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). IN FOCUS: Cheap, but are they nutritious? Singapore and Malaysia tackle rising food costs with budget meal schemes. channelnewsasia.com Affordable hawker food has always been a feature of life in both countries. CNA explores the challenges in offering budget meals and whether they are nutritious.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). I'm a stay-at-home dad who fell into depression. It made me wonder if I was a bad parent. channelnewsasia.com As a first-time parent and his child's main carer, Kris Tan began feeling tired and irritable all the time. He talks about his experience, and the lessons from his struggle with depression, in the podcast series Imperfect by CNA Insider.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Life sciences software startup Benchling lays off 9% of workforce. channelnewsasia.com

KATIE (2023-04-21). Moody's downgrades Israel's credit outlook. Time to divest? bdsmovement.net

infobrics (2023-04-21). US to double its 'defense' budget. infobrics.org The US is left with a choice — further escalate, not only with Russia, but the rest of the world as well, or find an off-ramp. Otherwise, its inflation will surge so much that the "doubling" of the Pentagon's budget will happen on its own.

infobrics (2023-04-21). South Korea opens the door for Ukrainian false flag attack on civilians. infobrics.org Yoon's wish to deliver weapons to Ukraine endangers South Korea.

infobrics (2023-04-21). Spain about to send naval defense equipment to Kiev. infobrics.org The measure sounds absolutely irresponsible as it could lead to new wave of escalation.

infobrics (2023-04-21). BRICS — a New World Order. infobrics.org The BRICS nations have long been challenging the existing world political order and are about to reset the global monetary system, says Azza Radwan Sedky…

infobrics (2023-04-21). Why Russia Will Remain India's Most Trusted Strategic Partner. infobrics.org The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow last month and the summit he had with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has sharply divided opinion among Indian experts…

infobrics (2023-04-21). Egypt's Membership of BRICS: Opportunities and Prospects. infobrics.org The expansion of Egypt's strategic relations with Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa and India and the increase of joint projects and investments between the two sides are motivations for official participation in BRICS…

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). How Union Workers Are Fighting to Save Veterans. independentmediainstitute.org Gregory Washington joined the Marines at 18 and fought in the Gulf War, only to return—traumatized, unemployed, adrift—to an America that seemed as unfamiliar and daunting to him as the places he encountered overseas. It took Washington years to find a family-sustaining job, secure his disability benefits, and reacclimate to civilian life. Now, he's a …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). TV Writers Flex Their Union Power. independentmediainstitute.org Television has been experiencing a boom in the United States, the likes of which has never been seen before. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there were 532 scripted TV shows that were broadcast or streamed the year before—an all-time high. In 2022, there were 599. In fact, according to FX Network Research, since 2012 …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). Six Questions for a World That Seems to Be Losing Interest in Democracy. independentmediainstitute.org What do we know, and what can we support about the following? 1. The Psychology of the Scarcity Experience Humans across all evolutionary forms have faced scarcity—from the impact of weather on the food supply to competition with nonhuman animals for food and shelter. The experience of material scarcity of this scale generated an individual …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). Exploring Community Care Systems in Boston Inspired by bell hooks. independentmediainstitute.org "[O]ne of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone," wrote bell hooks in the 1994 book Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom. While her work builds on that of Black feminist scholars before her—like Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, …

JANET (2023-04-21). Is one Germany better than two? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto April 20, 2023 Was it better for the world's oppressed and exploited to have one German state or two? The question arises as news reports say that the Berlin regime is sending MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine, to be used in the U.S./NATO proxy war against Russia. German imperialism is sending Soviet jet fighters to make war on Russia. Of course, the question is distorted as presented. We must first answer the question: Which class is to lead and guide this German state? The jet fighters were part of the war material the Soviet Union left in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), after Soviet troo…

JANET (2023-04-21). Events for MUMIA in NYC (April 22) & Philly (April 23) organized by Free Mumia Coalition (NYC). iacenter.org Over three years ago, hopes were raised when Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner revealed the "discovery" of six boxes of evidence in Mumia Abu-Jamal's unjust 1981 conviction. These boxes contained new evidence of Munia's innocence, judicial and police misconduct in the suppression of this evidence for decades, and the failure to share this evidence with Mumia's legal teams during his original trial and subsequent appeals of his conviction. However, on March 31 of this year, Judge Lucretia Clemons continued the tradition of the "Mumia Exception" in denying the most recent appeal filed by Mumia's lawyers…

JANET (2023-04-21). UNAC Statement on the indictment of the African People's Socialist Party, petition link & donation link. iacenter.org The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) condemns the indictment of Omali Yeshiteli, chairman of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and other members for expressing their views on Ukraine. The indictment charges them of "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere illegally in U.S. elections." This indictment attempts to criminalize freedom of speech and discourage all who oppose U.S. foreign policy from expressing their views. This attack on the APSP and on freedom of speech should also be seen in the light of other cases that the government has used…

JANET (2023-04-21). A comparison of mental health care: the United States and Cuba. iacenter.org By Sue Harris April 20, 2023 The writer is co-author of "Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory for the 21st Century: Evolving Self," published by Lexington Books. She has been a practicing psychotherapist since 1968. Until the 1970s, psychiatric hospitals in the U.S. were huge, much like prisons, warehousing thousands of people diagnosed as "insane." There was little therapy, besides electro and insulin shock, with a low "cure" rate. Many people went in, but few came out to integrate productively with society. There were exceptions, hospitals that employed talk therapy and therapeutic environments with a trained an…

JANET (2023-04-21). As pension cut becomes French law: Unions fight back. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel April 18, 2023 Following the April 14 rubber-stamp approval by France's Constitutional Council, on April 15 President Emmanuel Macron signed into law the unpopular "reform" bill cutting workers' pensions. Caen, France, April 13. Banner reads "No to working longer" The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), the most militant of the union federations in the "Bloc" of eight union confederations leading the fight against pension changes, immediately called for protest actions at the end of April. The united workers' movement called for a massive response on May Day, a traditional day of mass worker demons…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Bordering Belarus, Kaliningrad: Zelensky to attend NATO summit in Lithuania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 21, 2023 Stoltenberg announces Zelenskyy's plans to attend NATO summit in Vilnius NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said after a visit to Kyiv on Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had accepted his invitation to attend the upcoming Alliance summit in July. "President Zelenskyy and I also discussed the preparations for the upcoming …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Warfighting domain: U.S., Polish militaries sign space agreement. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Along with land, sea, air, cyber and cognitive domains. ==== Polish RadioApril 21, 2023 Poland, US sign deal to share space information Poland and the United States have signed an agreement to share services and information to enhance "space situational awareness," including about threats to satellites, according to officials. The deal was signed by Poland's …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Largest air exercise in NATO's 75-year history overlaps with massive combat drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 21, 2023 US Air National Guard will play big role in NATO's largest ever air exercise Preparations are underway for Air Defender 23, billed as the largest demonstration of allied air power in Europe in NATO's 74-year history. The multinational exercise, which has been in the works for four years and will …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Coup plot proceeds apace: U.S. viceroy leads purge of Georgian judiciary. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerApril 21, 2023 US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan Visits Constitutional Court in Batumi On April 20, US Ambassador Kelly Degnan visited the Constitutional Court of Georgia in Batumi [in conquered Adjara] and met with the judges. In the statement released by the court, it is written that during the meeting, the judges and …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Pentagon chief meets Ukrainian counterpart, presides over 50-nation war council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley is also in attendance. ==== U.S. Department of DefenseApril 21, 2023 U.S.-Led Ukraine Defense Contact Group Convenes for 11th Discussion This morning, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for a bilateral discussion in advance of the 11th …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). New member Finland leads team in world's largest, 38-nation NATO cyber warfare exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of ExcellenceApril 21, 2023 World's largest cyber defense exercise Locked Shields kicks off in Tallinn The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (CCDCOE) annual cyber defence exercise Locked Shields 2023 started in Tallinn. For four days, more than 3,000 participants from 38 nations will…train tactical and strategical decision-making in …

Darren Saffin (2023-04-21). Workers to pay for AUKUS nuclear subs. greenleft.org.au Labor's commitment to tax cuts for the rich and the $368 billion submarine deal means that even more funding will be cut from already stretched health, aged care, education and welfare services. Darren Saffin reports.

Cathy Peters (2023-04-21). Protesters urge Randwick Council not to fly Israeli flag. greenleft.org.au Randwick locals called a protest, with the help of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, outside Randwick City Council chambers to call on it reconsider flying the flag of an apartheid regime. Cathy Peters reports.

Steve O'Brien (2023-04-21). David Bradbury: Anthony Albanese is taking Australia on a road to war. greenleft.org.au Steve O'Brien caught up with David Bradbury, independent filmmaker and twice Academy Award-nominated director and producer, at the 2023 Climate Camp in Newcastle. Bradbury's latest film, The Road To War, is currently being screened around Australia.

William Paul (2023-04-21). Ontario's new education bill: Crushing what's broken. canadiandimension.com Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce walk the hallway before making an announcement regarding the government's plan for a safe reopening of schools. Photo by Nathan Denette/CP. | Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce must really want to be a magician: making elephants or something outlandish disappear, then reappear behind you. Maybe that explains his tactic of making cuts to education, then announcing the addition of nearly 2,000 more educators all while introducing new legislation that will further centralize education and enable his Tories to make school properties available…

Fiona Edwards (2023-04-21). Obsolete Cold War attitudes are holding Europe back. canadiandimension.com In 2022, NATO powers allocated huge sums to Ukraine—about $50 billion from the US, ‚Ǩ52 billion from the EU and its member states, and £2.3 billion from Britain. Photo courtesy NATO. | Recently, the United States has been followed by a number of European countries in supporting a cold war policy toward Russia and China. This has created increasing problems in Europe—bringing a major war to the continent, creating serious economic difficulties, and intensifying a decline in living standards. | In this context, the case for Europe establishing an independent foreign policy…

CounterSpin (2023-04-21). Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone, Donna Murch on Rutgers Labor Action. fair.org CounterSpin230421.mp3 Washington Post ( This week on CounterSpin: The Supreme Court has briefly punted their decision on restricting access to medication abortion drug mifepristone. The American Medical Association

Nathan King (2023-04-21). Janet Yellen reaffirms U.S. no decoupling from China's economy. america.cgtn.com U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that "We do not seek to decouple our economy from China's." in a speech on Thursday. Find out more.

Paulo Cabral (2023-04-21). Lenovo holds Kickoff day in Brazil. america.cgtn.com The Latin American market is a key part of the Chinese company Lenovo's strategy for growth which held its global Kickoff day in Sao Paulo this week to discuss and present its plans for the future.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-04-21). Mandarin lessons grow in popularity in the U.S. america.cgtn.com Mandarin lessons are becoming quite popular in the U.S. The number of people studying the language has doubled in the last decade. Find out more.

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-04-21). New study highlights the impact of long COVID on Americans. america.cgtn.com The most recent MRI studies by the Radiological Society of North America have found that the long-term impacts of COVID can include significant brain abnormalities. See more.

Lucrecia Franco (2023-04-21). Chinese Language Day celebrated in Brazil. america.cgtn.com The celebration of Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro featured exhibitions and performances of China's millenary culture. See more.

Suheir Sheikh (2023-04-21). What is happening in Sudan? | Timeline. america.cgtn.com On Thursday, April 20, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for a three-day ceasefire in Sudan to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. He said it would enable trapped civilians to escape, seek medical treatment, food and other essentials. More than 300 people have been …

Aseel Mousa (2023-04-21). Israel delays treatment to child with lung disease. electronicintifada.net Eight-year-old repeatedly refused permission to leave Gaza for urgent care.

Jan Oberg (2023-04-21). The Danish Broadcasting Company Cancelled Seymour Hersh with Arguments Revealing its Conveniently Ignorant Role as the US Master's Voice. dissidentvoice.org Ages ago, I was born in Denmark, and I still hold a Danish passport. Quite often, I visit the homepage of the Danish Broadcasting Company — Danmarks Radio (DR). It is public service, regulated by laws passed by the Danish People's Parliament — "Folketinget." I sadly admit that there is an element of masochism in …

Vijay Prashad (2023-04-21). The Death of over a Thousand Garment Workers in Bangladesh. dissidentvoice.org The mother of an 18-year-old missing worker, Rina, waits for her lost daughter in front of a barricade in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24 July 2013. Credit: Taslima Akhter In memory of Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury (1941—2023) On Wednesday 24 April 2013, 3,000 workers entered Rana Plaza, an eight-story building in the Dhaka suburb of Savar in …

Staff (2023-04-21). Yemen: Deadly Stampede at Charity Event Illustrates Desperation in Nation Devastated by Years of War. democracynow.org In Yemen, at least 79 people were killed and over 300 injured in a stampede on Wednesday in the capital city of Sana'a. The crowd crush began after armed Houthis fired into the air to control the crowd, striking electrical equipment and causing it to explode. The tragic deaths come as Yemen continues to face one of the world's largest humanitarian crises following years of fighting between U.S.-backed Saudi forces and the Houthi rebels. While a ceasefire began a year ago, no agreement has been reached yet on making it permanent. We speak to Ali Jameel, the accountability and redress director of Mwatan…

Staff (2023-04-21). "Colonizing Our Community": Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explodes in Texas as Feds OK New LNG Projects. democracynow.org We get an update from South Texas, where Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket blew up four minutes after launch Friday and residents reported particulates or ash rained down on their neighborhoods near the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We speak with Bekah Hinojosa of Another Gulf Is Possible, who has been targeted for participating in protests against SpaceX. She says, "We're clearly being exploited by a billionaire and his pet project." She also responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval Thursday of three new liquified natural gas projects in the area.

Staff (2023-04-21). Gun Capitalism: How Lobbyists & GOP Fight Regulation & Push Gun Ownership Despite Deadly Shootings. democracynow.org We discuss the U.S. gun violence epidemic with historian Andrew McKevitt, who says, "We ought to conceive of our gun problem as a problem of gun capitalism." He covers the history of the proliferation of individual gun ownership since World War II in his forthcoming book, Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture & Control in Cold War America. McKevitt also discusses how the NRA and pro-gun lobby impedes progress on gun control through the implicit threat of "political violence."…

Staff (2023-04-21). Headlines for April 21, 2023. democracynow.org Sudan's Warring Factions Announce 72-Hour Ceasefire, But Fighting Continues, Accelerating Ice Melt from Greenland and Antarctica Is Driving Sea Levels Higher, Ukraine's Zelensky Asks NATO Leader for Invitation to Join Alliance, Labor Secretary Nominee Julie Su Defends Pro-Union Views in Senate Confirmation Hearing, Ugandan President Asks Parliament to Make Draconian Anti-LGBTQ Bill Even Harsher, House Republicans Approve Bill Banning Trans Women and Girls from Scholastic Sports Teams, Colin Kaepernick to Fund Autopsy of Lashawn Thompson; Protesters Demand Closure of Fulton Co. Jail, Richard Glossip Fa…

Staff (2023-04-21). What a Supporter of Peace Can Know and Do on Memorial Day. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-04-21). David Swanson and David Gibbs Talking War and Peace on the Santita Jackson Show. davidswanson.org

cameron orr (2023-04-21). Marxist IQ: Earth Day edition. cpusa.org 1. While anti-Marxists accused Marx of being uninterested in environmental questions, Marx a. saw capitalism as alienating people from nature. b. saw the interaction of labor with the natural environment as the basis of wealth and civilization. c. saw capitalist technology in agriculture turning the forces of production into forces of destruction of the …

cameron orr (2023-04-21). Paul Robeson mural in D.C. vandalized. cpusa.org This article originally appeared in People's World. On the late evening of Sunday, April 16, bypassers caught a young white graffiti artist tagging and defacing the Paul Robeson mural on the historic U St. corridor in northwest D.C. A video was widely shared on social media by the Washingtonian Problems account on Instagram and …

Evan Reif (2023-04-21). The Atrocity Mill: How the West Conjures Up Atrocities Overseas to Cover for its Own. covertactionmagazine.com Recently, American doctor and ex-Marine Pete Reed was killed near the city of Bakhmut in Ukraine. Since his death, Reed has been lionized as a selfless hero who lived a life of service. Ukrainian sources are quick to condemn his death as a horrible atrocity and Russian war crime. Reed was a doctor working for …

Jake Johnston (2023-04-21). Haitian Authorities Quietly Met with Defense Contractor, Former US General. cepr.net In late March, Wesley Clark, a retired four-star US military general and one-time Democratic presidential candidate, reached out to Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry. Clark was writing as chairman of the Studebaker Defense Group, a multinational security contractor that includes many former Pentagon and CIA officials among its ranks, and invited Henry to …

Eduardo Camín (2023-04-21). Maldita primavera (con desigualdad creciente y sin justicia social). globalizacion.ca El Director General de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT), Gilbert F. Houngbo, destacó la creciente desigualdad en el mundo y la necesidad de justicia social, e hizo un llamamiento a una acción multilateral coherente para fortalecer la dimensión social…

Luis Bruschtein (2023-04-21). Argentina — Paso al costado: el Presidente no va por la reelección. globalizacion.ca En medio de una fuerte embestida contra el peso, en una situación muy vulnerable del Gobierno, y después de esforzarse de enviar todo tipo de señales a los mercados, la decisión del presidente Alberto Fernández de desistir de un segundo…

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-04-21). Filtraciones, juegos, trampas y dos armas humeantes. globalizacion.ca Al director, productor y guionista de cine Guy Ritchie, creador de la película que lleva una parte del nombre de este artículo, no se le hubiera ocurrido semejante desvarío como las filtraciones de documentos clasificados del Pentágono. | Docenas de páginas…

Julio C. Gambina (2023-04-21). Argentina — Inflación y dólar en la crisis política. globalizacion.ca El fenómeno visible es la suba de precios, del 7,7% en marzo y anualizada del 104,3% con perspectiva de escalar. | Parte de esos precios se expresa en la presión por la suba del tipo de cambio, sea el oficial que…

Michael Fox (2023-04-21). Wind energy in Mexico is not as clean as you think. therealnews.com In March 2023, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry met with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Oaxaca, Mexico, to discuss U.S.-Mexico collaboration over renewable energy. It was announced that the United States would commit to invest in at least 10 new wind and solar parks in the region — already one of Latin America's top wind power hot spots. | But there's a problem. These wind farms there have been largely constructed and run by foreign transnational corporations. Residents say that while on the surface these wind turbines are generating clean energy, they have been disrespecting communal land righ…

Chris Hedges (2023-04-21). 'The system is not moving fast enough'. therealnews.com Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body of UN scientists, delivered a "final warning" to drastically cut global emissions in order to prevent the heating of the planet past 1.5 degrees Celsius. As the exponentially accelerating effects of the climate crisis have become more apparent in recent years, so too has activism to demand urgent action from governments. In the UK, a movement known as

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-04-21). What would it take to defeat big oil? A progressive economist weighs in. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in At a time when the world is close to irreversible climate breakdown, fossil fuel energy is growing, with oil being the biggest contributor to primary energy supply. Globally, approximately 33 percent of our energy comes from oil, followed by coal, gas and hydroelectric power. Indeed, oil companies are bringing in staggering profits, and oil production ma…

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis (2023-04-21). US Marshals, SWAT bully Alzheimer's patient into warrantless search. therealnews.com Lance Thornton was sitting at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the morning of March 12, 2023, when US Marshals, Pennsylvania State Police, and a SWAT team appeared at his door demanding to be let in. The officers were responding to the recent shooting of two state troopers—but they had the wrong man, and, moreover, didn't even have a warrant. Despite Thornton having early-onset dementia and therefore being legally unable to consent to a search, the officers raided his home anyway. Police Accountability Report delves into the case, investigating the flimsy pretext for the raid and why a judge refused…

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-04-21). Pfizer MATISSE Trial Targets Pregnant Women for Bivalent RSV Vaccine. globalresearch.ca

Jim Cole (2023-04-21). U.S.-NATO Involvement in the 2014 Ukraine Coup and Maidan Massacre: The Soft Power Ecosystem and Beyond. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-04-21). Poland's New Border Fence at Kalingrad and "Himars Academy" Escalates Tensions with Russia. globalresearch.ca

Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein (2023-04-21). La creciente presencia militar de la OTAN en América Latina y el Caribe (I). globalizacion.ca

Essam Abdelrasul Bubaker Elkorghli (2023-04-21). U.S. Out of Africa: Voices from the Struggle. globalresearch.ca

Mac Slavo (2023-04-21). Scientists Still Warning of the "Next Pandemic" globalresearch.ca

Rebekah Barnett (2023-04-21). High Court Turns Its Back on Australian Babies in Unprecedented Decision. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-04-21). San Jose protesters denounce Republican-led attacks on mifepristone. fightbacknews.org San Jose, CA – On April 9, 15 protesters gathered in front of San Jose City Hall to denounce the Republican-led efforts to restrict the distribution and use of mifepristone, an abortion pill. | Speakers from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization spoke about the need for working-class political power to counter the reactionary politics of the capitalist state. They also established connections to attacks on women's and LGBTQ rights to that of attacks on democratic rights. | The organization Students for a Democratic Society declared abortion to be healthcare. They called out the hypocrisy of the U.S. for its fe…

Fight Back (2023-04-21). Take action to Free Alex Saab! fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – The Committee to Free Alex Saab is calling all anti-war and international solidarity activists, community and immigrant rights organizers, labor unionists and students to join in an international week of action to Free Alex Saab. | Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat who has been illegally kidnapped and imprisoned by the U.S. government for his work securing food, fuel, medicine and other basic necessities in defiance of the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela. Saab has now been detained for more than 1000 days, unable to see doctors or family members, and his health is rapidly declining. The denial of…

Fight Back (2023-04-21). Orlando LGBTQ community continues to fight back against anti-trans legislation. fightbacknews.org Orlando, FL – On Saturday, April 15, many organizations came together to continue the fight for LGBTQ rights in Florida. Recent bills, like an expanded Don't Say Gay bill, are targeting the LGBTQ community generally, while other bills, like SB 254, are specifically attacking trans rights. This protest came after a recent mobilization to Orlando city council's public comment period where it was found that the local government is not acting to protect its large LGBTQ population. A crowd of around 35 people attended the rally. | Corey Bleakley from the Social Unity Network (SUN) called out Ron DeSantis for using Flo…

Fight Back (2023-04-21). Wisconsin Teamsters set the bar with solidarity. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Teamsters across the country are beginning to schedule parking lot rallies ahead of the national contract negotiations, but Wisconsin Teamsters Local 344 are taking it one step further. Local 344 has created their own "Pay up" shirts for local members to wear every Friday in solidarity. The idea for these shirts came from a steward and rank-and-file member out of 344's Oshkosh barn, Lori Jensen. | Members of the Local 344 volunteer organizing committee (VOC) have joined with local business agents to help hand out shirts and encourage union members to remain diligent and informed as negotiations pr…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: Are US-Vietnam relations ready for a strategic partnership upgrade? channelnewsasia.com While signs are afoot that Hanoi is drawing a little closer to Washington, Vietnam will likely stick to familiar ground when managing its relations with the two largest powers, says ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute's Nguyen Khac Giang.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Biden, Macron talk to ease tensions after French leader's China trip. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Kyiv says it terminates land lease deal with Russian Embassy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Russia regional governor quits after son dodges extradition to US. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Russia ¥s Lavrov in Havana on Latam drive to shore up support. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-21). Continúan protestas contra la reforma judicial en Israel. telesurtv.net La ley pretende otorgar la facultad al Gobierno de seleccionar los jueces que integrarán la Corte Suprema.

WSWS (2023-04-21). In Germany, Left Party youth group calls for donations to the Ukrainian army. wsws.org Linksjugend (Left Youth) counts among the organisations belonging to the Left Party that aggressively support NATO's proxy war against Russia.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-21). North Carolina Judge Convicts Journalists Of 'Trespassing' While Covering Eviction Of Homeless Encampment. shadowproof.com A judge in North Carolina found two journalists with the Asheville Blade guilty of "trespassing" on Christmas in 2021 when they stayed in a public park to cover Asheville police as officers evicted a homeless encampment.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Spain's PSOE-Podemos government sends Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. wsws.org This reckless war policy shared by all factions of the Spanish ruling class once again exposes the pro-imperialist, anti-worker character of Podemos and its pseudo-left allies across Europe.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Official autopsy report contradicts Georgia police claim that "Cop City" protester was killed in self-defense. wsws.org The official autopsy report released Wednesday destroys the official narrative that Manuel Terán fired the first shots at police before he was brutally gunned down.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Biden's "Irish roots" and the attack on migrants. wsws.org To study the Irish immigrant experience is to learn about social and political oppression under capitalism. It is a history that holds up a mirror to the present, into which Biden and the American media would prefer not peer.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Thousands of Blinkit delivery workers still on strike; Australia: Cleanaway garbage collection workers in Perth strike; New Zealand nurses hold national protests over deepening health crisis…

WSWS (2023-04-21). Defeat the CWU's rotten deal with Royal Mail! wsws.org

WSWS (2023-04-21). The UK's plummeting wages and the trade unions. wsws.org The massive fall in workers' incomes is the result of the trade union leadership's suppression and betrayal of the strike movement that began last Summer.

WSWS (2023-04-21). UK: RMT rail union edges closer to final sellout of rail dispute. wsws.org The RMT is now seeking to conclude the betrayal of its 20,000 members at the rail companies, after already imposing a sellout agreement on its 20,000 members working for the Network Rail infrastructure company.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Strike by over 100,000 Canadian federal government workers continues for third day. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to strikers on picket lines in Kitchener, Mississauga, and Quebec City, who are fighting for inflation-busting pay increases, job security and remote-work guarantees.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Australia: NSW Labor government closes PCR COVID testing sites. wsws.org The first substantive policy of the new Labor government in Australia's largest state is to prevent working people from getting tested to see if they have a potentially deadly illness.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Pentagon leaks intensify political crisis of Zelensky government. wsws.org As all the lies of the imperialist and Ukrainian war propaganda are blown to pieces, the fate of the Zelensky regime is becoming increasingly precarious.

WSWS (2023-04-21). US debt ceiling "debate" inaugurates new round of social austerity. wsws.org What has begun in Washington is not a repeat of previous conflicts over budget policy, but a fundamental turn by the US ruling elite to the destruction of long-established benefits like Social Security and Medicare.

Workers World New York bureau (2023-04-21). International Al-Quds Day: Free Palestine! workers.org By Workers World New York City bureau April 14, 2023, New York City. WW Photo: Marsha Goldberg International Al-Quds Day is an annual pro-Palestinian event held in cities around the world, on the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It expresses support for Palestinian resistance and opposition . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2023-04-21). 30 years later: Free the Lucasville Uprising defendants! workers.org Cleveland April 11 was the 30th anniversary of the 1993 prison rebellion at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio. Protesters commemorate 25th anniversary of Lucasville Uprising outside Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Lucasville, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2018. Photo: Central Ohio Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee The heroic uprising began with . . . |

Betsey Piette (2023-04-21). Only a mass, united movement can push back anti-abortion attacks. workers.org On April 21 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a brief, unsigned ruling allowing the stay on the Texas judge's reactionary to stand while the matter reverts to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals — the court that ruled April 12 to limit access to mifepristone drastically by restoring all of . . . |

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-04-21). Más de 400 muertos y más de 3.500 heridos mientras las fuerzas de seguridad sudanesas siguen enfrentándose en zonas civiles. peoplesdispatch.org Los civiles se han visto obligados a atrincherarse en sus casas durante días sin suministro de agua ni electricidad, mientras los combates se suceden con armas cada vez más pesadas…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). 'In Mexico a revolution of consciousness is taking place' says Mexican president. peoplesdispatch.org During the daily press conference of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on April 4, Peoples Dispatch co-editor Zoe Alexandra had the opportunity to ask AMLO how he responds to right-wing attacks in Mexico and across the region. | He said that the right-wing is hypocritical and threatened by a government that builds with and for the people.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Ecuadorian prosecutors requests preventive detention of former president Lenín Moreno. peoplesdispatch.org Ecuador's State Attorney General's Office, on Wednesday, April 19, requested the preventive detention of former President Lenín Moreno after he failed to appear before the court as mandated in the Sinohydro case. Moreno is accused of receiving alleged bribes for the construction of the country's largest hydroelectric plant. The Attorney General's Office also requested pre-trial arrest of eight other defendants, including Moreno's wife Rocío González and their daughter Irina Moreno González. | On March 6, during a hearing for the formulation of charges, Judge Adrián Rojas ordered all 37 accused to appear biweekly…

Mauricio Torres-Tovar (2023-04-21). El sistema de salud en Colombia podría ver por fin cambios que pongan a las personas por delante del lucro. peoplesdispatch.org Un intenso debate rodea la propuesta de reforma a la salud presentada por el gobierno de Gustavo Petro y Francia Márquez, mientras el negocio de los seguros privados de salud y los conservadores intentan bloquearla.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Blinkit app-delivery workers in India strike against increasing exploitation. peoplesdispatch.org Blinkit, a quick grocery delivery app in India, has slashed the pay of its delivery partners to as little as around USD 0.18 (Rs. 15) per delivery. Delivery partners in different parts of capital city New Delhi and across other Indian cities have gone on strike.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Houthis apprehensive about US meddling in ongoing peace talks in Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org The US has increased its diplomatic activities with regard to the Yemen conflict following the announcement of talks between Houthis and Saudi Arabia. A key Houthi leader warned that the United States seeks to obstruct peace efforts…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-04-21). A brutal system replaced socialist health care in Europe. peoplesdispatch.org Matthew Read, researcher at the IF DDR, talks to the People's Health Dispatch about similarities between East Germany's and Yugoslavia's socialist health systems and the lessons to be learned from these systems…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-04-21). Between an ailing public sector and migration curbs, Zimbabwe's health workers left with few options. peoplesdispatch.org Zimbabwe has announced plans to criminalize the foreign recruitment of its health workers. Over 4,000 health workers have left the country since 2021, as the public health system continues to face issues of low pay and lack of infrastructure…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-04-21). WHO Europe's health workforce guidance doesn't protect East European health systems. peoplesdispatch.org The WHO's regional office for Europe recently

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Tunisia starts water rationing amid five-year running drought. peoplesdispatch.org The authorities have announced cutting off of water supply for seven hours in the evening/night from April till September, with anyone found violating the order at risk of financial fine and jail term…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Ethiopia's Abiy refutes allegations of military incursion into Sudan. trtworld.com PM Abiy Ahmed denies his troops entered disputed Al Fashaqa region inside Sudan, condemning "false allegation intended to cause conflict between brotherly peoples of Sudan and Ethiopia." | Ethiopia's Abiy refutes allegations of military incursion into Sudan…

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (2023-04-21). The US Has A Child Labor Crisis; Lawmakers Are Trying To Worsen It. popularresistance.org Many assume that child labor in the US is a remnant of the past. In reality, child labor is a hidden crisis. Children of the working class are frequently exploited with devastating consequences, including injury and death. Child labor violations are on the uptick, with migrant children at special risk of being put into dangerous occupations at a young age. At the same time, lawmakers across the country, sponsored by industry giants, are trying to worsen the existing tragedy. | In Iowa, the State Senate just passed one of the most extreme pro-child labor bills in recent times. SF 167, introduced by State Senator J…

Bruce Afran, Consortium News. (2023-04-21). First Amendment Authorized Assange's Possession Of Classified Data. popularresistance.org Last week marked four years of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange being held at Britain's Belmarsh Prison while he awaits the outcome of his fight to block extradition to the United States. | While the U.S. government is also charging Assange with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, the core of its case is that Assange violated the 1917 Espionage Act by "possessing" and releasing "defense" material that caused "injury" to the United States or gave "advantage" to other nations, a boundless and limitless standard that can turn virtually any journalist or blogger into a criminal defendant. | No other direction,…

Gregory Shupak, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2023-04-21). Chinese Diplomacy Seen As Threat To US 'Peace,' 'Stability'. popularresistance.org China has undertaken a diplomatic blitz that has seen it broker a rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, warm relations with France, and put forth a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. US media coverage of these developments has involved illusion-peddling about America's potentially waning empire, and calls for the US to escalate what amounts to a new cold war with China. | In Foreign Policy (3/14/23), Michael McFaul and Abbas Milani say that China "now shares the burden of keeping the peace in the Middle East. This is not an easy assignment, as the United States has learned bitterly over the decades."

_____ (2023-04-21). The World is Not Enough for Crazy Western Warmongers… NATO Launches Biggest-Ever War Drills in Atlantic AND Pacific. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-21). The Great Chinese Can-Can Twist and Turn for Emmanuel Macron. strategic-culture.org We need to learn where the borderline of strategic autonomy of Europe is (if there is any). | The President of France, Emanuel Macron, was sent off to Beijing with high hopes that he would successfully convert the President of China, Xi Jinping. Quite unexpectedly, Macron got back from China as if the complete opposite occurred. Macron's journey to Beijing was surely not anywhere

_____ (2023-04-21). Biden DOJ Indicts Four Americans for 'Weaponized' Free Speech. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | The Washington Post Federal authorities charged four Americans on Tuesday with roles in a malign campaign pushing pro-Kremlin propaganda in Florida and Missouri — expanding a previous case that charged a Russian operative with running illegal influence agents within the United States. | The FBI signaled its interest in the alleged activities in a series of raids last summer, at which point authorities charged a Moscow man, Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov, with working for years on behalf of Russian government of…

_____ (2023-04-21). Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu Claims 'The Whole World Hates America'. strategic-culture.org BY Safak COSTU | Turkish Interior Minister Sàºleyman Soylu Criticizes America and Europe | In a bold statement, Turkish Interior Minister Sàºleyman Soylu has claimed that "the whole world hates America" while suggesting that Europe is merely a pawn of the United States. Soylu further downplayed Europe's significance, asserting that it is a trend in America's column. | Soylu's Comments Reflect Anti-American Sentiments | Sàºleyman Soylu's remarks reflect a growing anti-American sentiment in some segments of the international community. By claiming that "the whole world hates America," Soylu is highli…

Esther Schrader (2023-04-21). 'Pivot Point': SPLC celebrates life of minister killed during civil rights protest. splcenter.org

splcenter (2023-04-21). 30 years after landmark Supreme Court hate crime case, prevention must be our focus. splcenter.org

Special to People's World (2023-04-21). CPUSA condemns white supremacist violence, whether by police or racist front-door vigilantes. peoplesworld.org Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot twice on April 13 in Kansas City, Mo., by 85-year-old Andrew Lester after Yarl rang his doorbell. Yarl was released from the hospital on April 17. Lester faces charges of assault in the first degree and criminal action. Clay County attorney Zachary Thompson said, "I can tell you …

Seth Borenstein, Wanjohi Kabukuru, Fabiano Maisonnave, Sibi Arasu (2023-04-21). Earth's warriors, young and old, keep battling and hoping. peoplesworld.org They fight for Earth. Young and old, famous and not so well known, there are many people from around the globe who make it their mission to try and save the planet, especially from the ravages of climate change. They find themselves often pitted against powerful forces. One group is the generations that will live …

Albert Bender (2023-04-21). Thousands in Nashville form miles-long human chain linking arms for gun control. peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—Thousands of demonstrators linked arms to form a human chain over three miles long to support efforts for gun reform. On April 18, a line of protesters stretched from Monroe Carrell Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University to the State Capitol. The demonstration was organized by Voices for a Safer Tennessee, a community coalition, to support the push for …

Raymond Nat Turner (2023-04-21). POETRY: The Tennessee Three speak in We. peoplesworld.org "Alabama got me so upset, Tennessee made me lose my rest…" —Nina Simone, "Mississippi Goddamn" I. Cherokees "on the road again." Violently herded West. Ethnically-cleansed on crimson Trail of Tears. Forcibly moved off Tennessee homeland to Oklahoma—Where land acknowledgment ain't enough… II. Lorraine Motel balcony; Audubon Ballroom; Mississippi driveway; Chicago bedroom; UCLA lunchroom polling places—Our …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-21). Biden Labor Department nominee Su fends off Republican attacks. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Fending off Senate Republican attacks, notably over jobless insurance payment fraud when she was California's Labor Commissioner, U.S. Labor Department Under Secretary Julie Su appeared on her way to Senate Labor Committee approval as DOL Secretary. But her fate beyond the scheduled April 26 confirmation vote on the Democratic-controlled committee is uncertain, for factors beyond …

C.J. Atkins (2023-04-21). 'Until Tomorrow, Comrades' completes Manuel Tiago translation project: An interview with the translator. peoplesworld.org Until Tomorrow, Comrades has just been published as the eighth and final entry in the International Publishers project of issuing all of Manuel Tiago's fiction in English. Manuel Tiago was the pen name for longtime Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) leader àÅlvaro Cunhal. People's World interviews the translator, our staff colleague and Cultural Editor Eric A. …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-21). Brooklyn center fights for immigrant worker injured for life. peoplesworld.org BROOKLYN, N.Y.—In February 2021, David Davila, a worker for Brooklyn-based Best Super Clean, a firm that sends teams to building demolition sites to clean up debris, was carrying a load down eight floors of a building that was coming down. He wasn't wearing a safety harness, because Best didn't provide one. He didn't have personal …

Marilyn Bechtel (2023-04-21). Estudiantes asistentes para formar un sindicato en los campus de la Universidad Estatal de California. peoplesworld.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los estudiantes trabajadores del sistema de la Universidad Estatal de California lanzaron el esfuerzo de organización estudiantil no académico más grande en la historia de los EE. 10,000 asistentes estudiantiles, en su mayoría estudiantes universitarios, que trabajan en funciones de apoyo en los 23 campus del sistema CSU en todo el estado. …

Staff (2023-04-21). Crash Causes Fire On The Gold Star Bridge In Connecticut, US. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the collision of a fuel truck with a car caused a fire on a Connecticut highway bridge in the U.S. town of Groton. The driver of the truck was killed, and other people were injured, authorities said. | RELATED: | The accident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. in the southbound lane of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge over the Thames River between New London and Groton. | The driver of the tanker truck died at the…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Finland: Record Low Birth Rate In 2022. telesurenglish.net As reported by Statistics Finland on Friday, the European country recorded the lowest fertility rate on record in 2022. | RELATED: | "The total fertility rate was 1.32 in 2022, which is the lowest birth rate since monitoring began in the year 1776," the agency said, noting that the number of children born was 44 951 children. | In 2021, the figure was 1.46, which represents an increase in the fertility rate recorded in the context of the CO…

Staff (2023-04-21). Russia To Deliver Free Fertilizer To Kenya And Nigeria. telesurenglish.net Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said Friday that Moscow is preparing two shipments of fertilizers to be delivered free of charge to Kenya and Nigeria. | RELATED: | Speaking to Russia 24 TV, the diplomat said the country has already sent 20 000 tons of its fertilizers to Malawi over a six-month period. This is the only shipment delivered, although Moscow has offered to donate 262 000 tons of ferti…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). 2023 ALBA Games Open In Venezuela. telesurenglish.net The inauguration of the V ALBA Sports Games took place on Friday at the Jorge Luis García Carneiro baseball stadium in La Guaira, Venezuela, being attended by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | RELATED: | "Today, April 21, the fifth Alba 2023 Sports Games begin, the great sports festival of our America, symbol of the union and brotherhood of peoples. Delegations of brotherly countries! Venezuela welcomes you," the President said on Twitter. | The sporting ev…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Brazilian President Arrives in Portugal to Sign 13 Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva arrived in Lisbon to begin an official visit to Portugal that will last until April 25. | RELATED: | In addition to including meetings with Portuguese businessmen and authorities, his agenda contemplates his participation in the Camàµes Award ceremony for the Brazilian singer and composer Chico Buarque. | This left-wing activist, who became one of the icons of the…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Peru's Ex-President Toledo Surrenders to US Justice. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Peru's former President Alejandro Toledo (2001-2006) surrendered before the California San Jose Court, which will extradite him to his home country for accepting US$34 million bribes from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht in exchange for favoring its business while he served as president. | RELATED: | "Toledo's extradition will only take two or three days," Peruvian Prosecutor Silvana Carrion st…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Ash From Sangay Volcano Falls on 3 Ecuadorean Provinces. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Friday, the Sangay volcano released a large cloud of ash that reached 8 kilometers above the crater and fell in nearby provinces, according to Ecuador's Geophysical Institute (IG). | RELATED: Ecuador's Former President Moreno Faces Prison Order | So far, the most affected provinces are Chimborazo, Bolivar, Los Rios, and Guayas, which are located to the west of the volcano, since the wind carried the ash particles towards the Pacific Ocean. | While the greatest impacts of the ash fall were registered in the municipality of Guamote in Chimborazo, the intensity of contamination by ash is mod…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Colombian President Asks Biden to End Sanctions on Venezuela. telesurenglish.net During a meeting at the White House on Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro posed to the U.S. President Joe Biden the progressive lifting of sanctions against Venezuela. | RELATED: | During his meeting with Biden, Petro proposed the definition of a timetable to simultaneously advance in the lifting of sanctions, the holding of elections with guarantees in Venezuela, and the return of this country to the Inter-Amer…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Arctic Ice Algae Heavily Contaminated With Microplastics. telesurenglish.net The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times as many microplastic particles as the surrounding seawater, according to a study led by the German Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and published on Friday. | RELATED: | "We have finally found a plausible explanation for why we always measure the largest amounts of microplastics in the area of the i…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). UN Provides $1 Billion To Improve Haiti's Risk Management. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Haitian External Cooperation Minister Ricard Pierre and the United Nations Special Representative Maria Isabel Salvador signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable development in the country for the 2023-2025 term. | RELATED: | "This document will accompany Haitian authorities in its response to the main issues affecting their country," the UN said, explaining that the agreement provides US$1.1 billion in cooperation to i…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Argentine President Fernandez Not to Seek Re-Election. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced that he will not stand for re-election in the elections to be held in October. | RELATED: | "We will celebrate 40 years of democracy exactly on Dec. 10, 2023. On that day I will hand over the presidential sash to whoever is legitimately elected at the polls," he said in a video posted on social networks. | "I will work fervently so that that person be a partner in our political space," he ad…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). 2023 ALBA Games Kick Off In Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the 2023 Sports Games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) kick off in Venezuela, which will host about 3,500 athletes from 11 countries. | RELATED: | Athletes from Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua & Barbuda, and Grenada have arrived to participate in this event, which will run until April 29 in sporting facilities in Miranda, La Guaira, and Caracas. | Sportspeople f…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). British Deputy PM Raab Resigns After Bullying Allegations. telesurenglish.net On Friday, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned after an independent report into allegations that he bullied staff members while working at several government departments reached the desk of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | RELATED: | An inquiry was requested by Raab in November following formal complaints about his bullying behavior when dealing with civil servants. | PM Sunak appointed senior employment lawyer A…

Omeyma Sheikh-Eldin (2023-04-21). Sudan in the Clutches of Army and Militias. telesurenglish.net After decades of friendship, the political and military alliance between the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Muhammad Dagalo (Hemedti), Sudan is living in the worst situation these days, due to the violent military conflict between these two military forces. | RELATED: | This situation has put the country in a state of insecurity, and uncertainty, and the plans for a transition to a civilian-led…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). African Countries Urged to Fight Against Rhino Poaching. telesurenglish.net The International Rhino Foundation Director Nina Fascione urged Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa to deepen regional collaboration in the fight against rhino poaching. | RELATED: | She made the appeal in reaction to the recent shooting of four rhinos with two of them dead as a result of the attack by unknown attackers at Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana. | Thato Raphaka, the permanent secretary in Botswana's…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Costa Rica Police Strike Over Days Off Reduction. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Costa Rican Police officers took to the streets to reject President Rodrigo Chaves' decision to reduce their off-duty hours to develop a special operation against organized crime. | RELATED: | Groups of off-duty officers blocked streets in several cities, including San Jose. Other dozens of agents held a demonstration outside the house of Chaves, who seeks to have 9,500 officers on the streets at all times for six months while the speci…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Sudan's Paramilitary Declares 72-Hour Truce. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared a 72-hour truce, despite continuous skirmishes with the Sudanese Army. | RELATED: | "The truce coincides with the blessed Eid al-Fitr… to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families," the RSF said in a statement. | There was no immediate comment from the army. Before Friday, however, two declared 24-hour cea…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). UN Chinese Language Day Celebrated in Cuba. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day was commemorated in Cuba with outdoor events at the Confucius Institute. In an address to the audience, the Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, Ma Hui, emphasized the role of language as a conduit for cultural exchange and a means to promote intercommunication among nations. | Related: | The ambassador iterated that Mandarin Chinese has increasingly gained interest on a glob…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Russian Athletes to Participate in 5th Alba Games in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net The start of the fifth games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) sporting event, in which Russian athletes are slated to make their inaugural appearance, is set to occur on Friday within the Venezuelan metropolis of Caracas. The schedule of the athletic event outlines 35 sporting disciplines. | Related: | The schedule of the athletic events showcases contests across 35 distinct disciplines. It is an…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). UN Chief Calls for Accelerated Climate Action. telesurenglish.net The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, issued a call on Thursday to expedite progress towards mitigating the effects of climate change through collaborative efforts on a global scale. | Related: | "We need global acceleration through cooperation. And that means rising above disagreements, differences and tensions. Geopolitical divisions must not torpedo the world's climate fight for 1.5 degrees," he to…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). 3 of 7 Missing Miners Dead in Colombian Coal Mine Explosion. telesurenglish.net On Thursday afternoon, the National Mining Agency of Colombia verified that of the seven missing miners were found dead after the coal mine explosion Thursday morning in the municipality of Cucunuba. | Related: | Governor Nicolas Garcia verified that the explosion that occurred in the department of Cundinamarca within the Colombian municipality, resulted in a minimum of seven miners being unaccounted for. | "We have a report from the rescue team…

Amy Westervelt (2023-04-21). Big oil firms touted algae as climate solution. Now all have pulled funding. nationofchange.org ExxonMobil, the last remaining proponent of green algae biofuel, ends research.

Julia Conley (2023-04-21). Critics say new revelations in judicial record bolster case for Thomas impeachment. nationofchange.org "DOJ is the only agency positioned to truly hold Thomas accountable, because Thomas's conduct is more than unethical—it's likely criminal."

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-21). Jack Teixeira, US Airman First Class, faces 15 years in prison for leaking Pentagon documents. nationofchange.org The leaked documents "revealed U.S. assessments of the war in Ukraine as well as sensitive secrets about American allies."

Ari Paul (2023-04-21). Fox settlement shows press freedom isn't incompatible with accountability. nationofchange.org Can there be some measure of accountability for victims of defamation by right-wing rage machines like Fox without sacrificing free press rights? Because this settlement showed just that.

The Dissenter (2023-04-21). Unauthorized Disclosure: Eugene Puryear. thedissenter.org Eugene Puryear, host on BreakThrough News, joins Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola to discuss what has unfolded this past week in Sudan.

Cristina Escobar (2023-04-21). 'No Borders, Just Flavors': Your New Favorite Cooking Show (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com Produced by the largest grassroots immigrant youth rights group, United We Dream, 'No Borders, Just Flavors' features young immigrants battling it out in the kitchen to see who has the better dish while sharing what their recipe means to them.

Latino USA (2023-04-21). Head Down: Part II (A Latino USA Podcast). latinorebels.com In the second and last episode of "Head Down," a two-part special from Futuro Investigates and Latino USA, in collaboration with Prism, we shift the focus to look at the systems put in place by the U.S. government and why they're constantly failing workers in the H-2A visa program, even when they speak up.

The Associated Press (2023-04-21). Chile Leader Wants State to Share in Lithium Extraction. latinorebels.com President Gabriel Boric has announced a plan to require that private companies take Chile's government on as a partner in the extraction of lithium, which is in high demand around the world for use in electric batteries.

Juan Cole (2023-04-21). Biden is Running in '24: Top 3 Reasons he'll Likely win by a Landslide. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Joe Biden is planning to declare next week that he will seek a second term as president according to Jeff Zeleny, Phil Mattingly, Kevin Liptak and Arlette Saenz at CNN. The overwhelming likelihood is that he will win that second term. There are many reasons to come to this …

Arzu Geybullayeva (2023-04-21). Many Female Voters see Turkey's May 14 Elections as Crucial to Future of Women's Rights. juancole.com Written byArzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org) — In a report that was published in 2007 by European Stability Initiative, a think tank, Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) was hailed for bringing about reforms to empower women since coming to power in 2002. "If this report had been written in 1999, the year Turkey …

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-21). Gut bacteria use super-polymers to dodge antibiotics. imperial.ac.uk Gut bacteria exchange drug-resistant DNA and form infectious biofilms more easily than expected.

Jack Thomas (2023-04-21). Dr. Hemp Me's complete guide to CBD oil in Ireland. healtheuropa.com Ireland's leading CBD company Dr. Hemp Me provides you with everything you need to know about CBD oil in Ireland in their ultimate guide. In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol) oil has gained popularity worldwide due to its potential health benefits.1 As a non-psychoactive component of the Cannabis sativa plant, it has been widely used to …

Jack Thomas (2023-04-21). Prioritising antimicrobial stewardship and prescribing. healtheuropa.com Professor Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Lead Pharmacist for healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance at the UK Health Security Agency, outlines the UK's progress in mitigating the threat of AMR, and where further improvements are needed. The UK is often cited as a driving force in mitigating the threat of drug-resistant infections and bolstering efforts in antimicrobial …

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-21). No Gunpowder Residue Found on Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán According to DeKalb County Autopsy. unicornriot.ninja

Andreína Chávez Alava (2023-04-21). Venezuela, Bolivia Strengthen Ties, Sign Oil and Gas Agreements. venezuelanalysis.com President Maduro highlighted Bolivia's key role in the "South American energy equation" and celebrated the countries' renewed alliance.

Taylor Pendergrass (2023-04-21). Access to Housing is the Civil Rights Issue of our Time (Again). aclu.org

unitedEditor (2023-04-21). Tendencies in Europe towards distancing from the U.S. and the possibility of a nuclear conflict. uwidata.com Behind the war in Ukraine was the US strategy of breaking the ties between Europe and Asia through destabilizing Eurasia. Washington's 3 main objectives can be summarized as follows: To make Europe dependent on the US in all spheres including energy through the destruction of Europe-Russia relations, To put the world in a Cold War …

Chris Walker (2023-04-21). Texas Republicans Pass Bill to Require Ten Commandments in Every Classroom. truthout.org Republicans in the Texas state Senate have passed a bill that would require teachers to post the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom — a move that many legal experts have said is a blatant attack on constitutional standards on religious freedoms and protections. Senate Bill 1515 would require all public elementary or secondary schools in the state to display "in a conspicuous place… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-21). At Least 6 Supreme Court Justices Are Multimillionaires, Report Reveals. truthout.org A new analysis of financial disclosures shows that the majority of the nine justices on the Supreme Court are multimillionaires due in large part to their ability to leverage their power and connections to gain wealth on the bench, raising questions about corruption on the High Court as a scandal surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas's financial disclosures unfolds. According to a report looking at… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-21). Trans Missourians Are Losing Access to Gender-Affirming Care Due to New AG Rules. truthout.org Transgender and nonbinary Missourians are reporting that medical providers in the state have been refusing to provide gender-affirming care due to new rules imposed by state Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R), fearing legal repercussions if they do so. Journalist Erin Reed, who tracks legislation targeting LGBTQ people across the U.S., reported on trans people being forced to detransition in a… |

Akielly Hu (2023-04-21). A New Report Finds That 1 in 3 People in the US Breathe Unhealthy Air. truthout.org A new report by the American Lung Association found that more than one in three Americans were exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution between 2019 to 2021. Released on Wednesday, the 24th annual State of the Air report grades Americans' exposure to two of the nation's most pervasive air pollutants: ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that forms smog, and particle pollution… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-21). Judge in Abortion Pill Case Didn't Disclose Interview Disparaging LGBTQ People. truthout.org Texas federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who recently ruled to suspend the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, failed to disclose two interviews he did prior to his confirmation in which he spread dangerous lies about LGBTQ people, despite requirements for federal judicial nominees to do so. Twice in 2014, Donald Trump-nominated Kacsmaryk appeared on a… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-21). Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explodes in Texas as Feds Approve New LNG Projects. truthout.org We get an update from South Texas, where Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket blew up four minutes after launch Friday and residents reported particulates or ash rained down on their neighborhoods near the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We speak with Bekah Hinojosa of Another Gulf Is Possible, who has been targeted for participating in protests against SpaceX. She says… |

Aneri Pattani (2023-04-21). Biden Admin Vowed to Pursue Accountability for Opioid Crisis But Has Gone Quiet. truthout.org Early in President Joe Biden's tenure, his administration promised to play a key role in ensuring opioid settlement funds went toward tackling the nation's addiction crisis. During the 2020 campaign, Biden had laid out a plan to appoint an "opioid crisis accountability coordinator" to support states in their lawsuits against companies accused of sparking the overdose epidemic. The following year… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-21). In Light of Thomas Controversy, Durbin Invites Chief Justice Roberts to Testify. truthout.org Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has issued a rare invitation for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to appear before the committee to discuss whether the Court's ethical standards need more teeth. The committee is planning to address the issue, with or without Roberts, on May 2. The decision comes as reporting from ProPublica has revealed… |

Jake Johnson (2023-04-21). Republican Lawyer to GOP Donors: Restricting Campus Voting Should Be Priority. truthout.org A longtime Republican lawyer who aided former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election told GOP donors that the party should be working to roll back voting on college campuses and other initiatives aimed at expanding ballot access, according to audio obtained by progressive journalist Lauren Windsor. "What are these college campus locations?" Cleta Mitchell, a top GOP attorney… |

Victoria Law (2023-04-21). These Women Face Death by Incarceration, But They're Organizing for Their Lives. truthout.org When she was 20 years old, Sheená King was sentenced to life without parole. Two years earlier, King's boyfriend had coerced her into fatally shooting another woman, threatening to kill her and her family if she refused. She was convicted of murder, which, in Pennsylvania, mandates life without parole. It's a sentence that King, now age 50, and other advocates call "death by incarceration."… |

Daniel Falcone (2023-04-21). Capitalists Prey on Syria and Turkey Following February Earthquakes. truthout.org In early February, Turkey and Syria were both rocked by devastating earthquakes. Since then, the two nations have dealt with a series of destructive aftershocks, serious economic woes, currency challenges, and increasing poverty and unemployment. Underscoring a further relevant human rights dilemma was Turkey's demand for cooperation from Sweden and Finland with respect to control of Kurdish exile… |

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). News Dispatches from West Asia: Yemen's Historic Prisoner Exchange and Palestinian Solidarity with 5,000 Prisoners. towardfreedom.org The possibility for peace has increased in Yemen with a historic prisoner exchange between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels. Meanwhile, Palestinians stood in solidarity with 5,000 Palestinians in Israeli prisons on Prisoner Day, April 17. Peoples Dispatch / Globetrotter News Service reports.

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). Satellite Imagery: Battle For The Road To Bakhmut. southfront.org

Brian Berletic (2023-04-21). Russia-Ukraine, China, Surveillance & Multipolarity with Brian Berletic. thealtworld.com Russia-Ukraine, China, Surveillance & Multipolarity with Brian Berletic…

Brian Berletic (2023-04-21). New Atlas LIVE: US Builds Consensus for War with China & a Closer Look at Taiwan w/Carl Zha. thealtworld.com Today we talk with Carl Zha about the US manufacturing consensus for war with China and take a closer look at Taiwan.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-21). Today In Empire: War Machine-Funded War Games, Facebook Censors Hersh, And More. thealtworld.com

Alastair Crooke (2023-04-21). Ukraine NATO and the U.S. w/ Alastair Crooke. thealtworld.com

Brian Berletic (2023-04-21). The Critical Hour: US Sells 400 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles to Taiwan + Update on Ukraine Fighting. thealtworld.com My conversation with Garland Nixon and Dr. Wilmer Leon of The Critical Hour talking about Washington's sale of 400 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Taiwan and the latest regarding fighting in Ukraine. |

noreply (2023-04-21). OK, People Are Starting Friday Things. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Arioch put up some The Allman Brothers. I know late Greg was a very not a good man but when people tell me about Southern Rock and mention Lynyrd Skynyrd (yeah, yeah, I know, Free Bird and this fucking Alabama thing) I always respond–Dicky Betts and Dan Toler's playing–try to repeat this live. So much feel, so much soul and virtuosity. And BTW, I am happy I saw Yes on their Fragile Anniversary tour in Seattle 20 years ago. Look at Jon–he is 78 years old and he sounds as fresh as he ever sounded.
But then again, Roger is 80 years old an he rocks arenas. I know, I was there in Tacoma. One of the best, ever.

noreply (2023-04-21). Comrade Li Shangfu Had A Very Productive Visit. smoothiex12.blogspot.com To understand why, just take a look. Emphasis on WHO conducted this study and why it is published now. |

Editor (2023-04-21). US B-1 Bombers Drill in India for First Time. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-21). 1st Amendment Authorized Assange's Possession of Classified Data. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-21). While You Were Lighting Up on 4/20, I'm Serving Decades in Prison for Selling Weed. scheerpost.com I was sentenced in 1998 to 40 years in prison for selling marijuana. Even as it is decriminalized, I remain behind bars.

Editor (2023-04-21). In L.A. Schools, Solidarity Strike Scores Big for Both Unions. scheerpost.com By Amanda Katz / Labor Notes When Los Angeles educators joined school support staff on the picket lines last month, our solidarity strike helped them clinch a contract with a 30 percent raise. Riding that wave, yesterday educators reached a tentative agreement of our own, with a 21 percent raise, smaller classes, and improved staffing. Superintendent Alberto …

Editor (2023-04-21). Is TikTok a US Deep State Front? scheerpost.com

Staff (2023-04-21). Brussels events demand freedom for Walid Daqqah, Khader Adnan, and all Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net Samidoun Brussels organized several solidarity activities on Thursday, 20 April to support two Palestinian prisoners, Walid Daqqah, the Palestinian intellectual, writer and freedom fighter struggling against a rare cancer after years of medical neglect; and Khader Adnan, the Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike for the past 75 days. They organized a solidarity action in Bethlehem …

Staff (2023-04-21). Catalan activists send a message to occupation profiteers on Palestinian Prisoners' Day. samidoun.net We are publishing the following statement from activists in Catalonia on direct actions for Palestinian prisoners' day targeting complicit businesses involved in the crimes against the Palestinian people: On April 17, Palestinian Prisoners' Day, graffiti and murals appeared on the headquarters of companies in Catalonia that profit from the genocide of the Palestinian people, such …

Larry Johnson (2023-04-21). Will Jack Teixeira Get the General Petraeus Treatment For Mishandling Classified Intelligence? sonar21.com At this point Jack Teixeira is alleged to have posted classified intelligence documents to the web, but there is no direct evidence that he actually was the one who placed…

portside (2023-04-21). Working Ourselves to Death. portside.org Why increasing the retirement age Is bad.

Free Transit Ottawa (2023-04-21). Ottawa Budget Struggles: Cut Fares Not Service. socialistproject.ca Ottawa faces a real risk of more cuts to bus service after a recently announced budget shortfall. This was, unfortunately, entirely self inflicted. The mayor left a $39-million hole in the 2023 transit budget, ultimately approved by a majority of city councilors, on the assumption it would be covered by provincial or federal contributions. It hasn't been. | With insufficient funds in the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission (OC Transpo) reserve, city council must step up and do what it should have done in the first place: fund transit like the critical public service it is. For decades, city council and…

Lee Camp, Mintpress News. (2023-04-21). Peak Oil And The Flawed Logic Of Infinite Economic Growth. popularresistance.org Join activist Keith Akers in a fascinating deep-dive interview on climate change and ecological sustainability. In his upcoming book, Embracing Limits, Akers asks tough questions about the impact of anthropogenic climate change and proposes a truly sustainable future with economic degrowth at its core. | In this conversation, Akers discusses his personal journey in learning about climate change, including the concept of peak oil and the flawed logic of infinite economic growth. He explains how fossil fuel extraction technologies have pushed back the point of peak oil, but emphasizes that we need to revolutionize…

Stewart Acuff, Portside. (2023-04-21). How Do We Develop Strategies That Help Workers In Struggle Win? popularresistance.org How do we use organizing for collective power and solidarity, to win steps toward new power over our own lives? Labor Power and Strategy is a compelling take on this question, and the dialogue between organizers and educators is the kind of far reaching discussion we need to advance our workers movement.

Marjaan Sirdar, Unicorn Riot. (2023-04-21). 'Driver's Licenses For All' Bill A Model For Data Privacy Protections. popularresistance.org An attorney who worked with Minnesota Democrats to craft the new 'Driver's Licenses For All' bill, recently signed into law, spoke to Unicorn Riot about the bill's privacy provisions that reportedly prevent driver data from being shared with the feds. | On March 2, the Democrat-controlled Minnesota state legislature passed the "Driver's Licenses For All" bill, restoring driving privileges to all Minnesota residents regardless of immigration status. Democratic Governor Tim Walz signed the bill into law on March 7. This legislation comes after a 20-year struggle. In 2003, GOP Governor Tim Pawlenty unilaterally revo…

It's Going Down. (2023-04-21). Building Autonomous Mutual Aid As The Border Continues To Militarize. popularresistance.org In this episode, we speak with someone involved with El Comedor, an autonomous mutual aid hub and organizing center in so-called Tijuana, Mexico, which was founded by anarchists and asylum seekers in 2018. From a previous report: | El Comedor is currently one of the only places, if not the only place, serving hot meals everyday in Tijuana. Though "the caravan" is out of the news, thousands still pass through Tijuana on their way north hoping to escape violence. | During our discussion, we speak about autonomous, mutual aid, and anarchist projects in Tijuana, Mexico as well as the rapidly militarizing borderlands.

Misión Verdad (2023-04-21). Guyana, Inc.: Subsidiary of ExxonMobil. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 20, 2023 | The Ministry of Natural Resources of Guyana announced last week the extension of its deadline to July 15, 2023, for the submission of bids for the licensing of 14 oil blocks, the original deadline for which was scheduled for April 14 with the subsequent awarding of the contracts scheduled for May 31, 2023. This announcement by the Guyanese government continues its illegal policy of bidding with transnational oil companies in Venezuelan territory. | This change in the dynamics of the bidding rounds in Guyana follows a series of declarations made by the vice president of Guyan…

Misión Verdad (2023-04-21). Study Exposes Poverty as 4th Leading Cause of Death in the US. orinocotribune.com A "Poverty kills as much as dementia, accidents, stroke, Alzheimer's, and diabetes," said David Brady, professor of public policy at the University of California, Riverside and lead autho…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-21). Just as in 2002, Venezuela Continues To Resist the US Drive for Illegal 'Regime Change'. orinocotribune.com By Tim Young — Apr 18, 2023 | "The period since Chavez's death has seen the most concerted efforts to oust the government & usher in a regime amenable to the US' political and economic agenda." | Twenty-one years ago this month the United States supported a coup in Venezuela to overthrow President Hugo Chávez's radical reforming government and preserve US strategic and business interests. | Chávez had won the presidential election in 1998 with 57% of the vote and set about to transform the country. A rigged two-party system had for forty years ensured a grossly unequal distribution of wealth, enriching both…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-21). Zionism in Crisis: Palestinian Resistance Forges a New Horizon. orinocotribune.com By Palestinian Youth Movement — Apr 16, 2023 | For too long, the global solidarity movement has only understood Palestinians as victims of Israeli violence. The current moment calls us to question the invincibility of the Zionist project and reassess our struggle. | Over the past few weeks, significant events have been unfolding across historic Palestine. January 7, 2023, marked the start of Zionist protests in response to proposed Israeli judicial reforms. In parallel, we have also seen an intensification of the ongoing settler colonial violence perpetrated by the Zionist entity against Palestinians —…

scorinoco (2023-04-21). TV BRICS and Telesur Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement. orinocotribune.com The international network of the BRICS countries, TV BRICS, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Latin American multi-state news outlet teleSUR to continue working on the expansion of the BRICS+ network of media partners in Latin America. | The executive director of TV BRICS Media Network, Janna Tolstikova, announced that "TV BRICS International Network sees the beginning of our cooperation with teleSUR as a strategic move, aiming to promote the Latin American and BRICS international agenda by joining forces and employing each other's capabilities to further strengthen and expand multilateral tie…

Staff (2023-04-21). Three New Arrests in PDVSA-Crypto & Cartones de Venezuela Corruption Investigation, One Dies in SEBIN Custody. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 20, 2023 (

Connor Freeman (2023-04-21). Ex-CIA Chief Led Campaign to Smear Hunter Biden Laptop Story as Russian Disinfo. news.antiwar.com Mike Morrell, the former acting CIA director, revealed to the House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, that he played a key role in rallying former intelligence officials to sign a letter which sought to discredit reporting on the Hunter Biden laptop scandal during the 2020 presidential campaign.In a transcribed interview with Jordan's team, …

Kyle Anzalone (2023-04-21). US Sending Abrams Tanks to Germany To Train Ukrainian Soldiers. news.antiwar.com America's top military officer said the Pentagon will ship 31 Abrams Tanks to Europe next month. Once in Germany, Ukrainian soldiers will train on the weapons platform until the tanks and troops are deployed to the battlefield. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, made the announcement while meeting with NATO partners …

Kyle Anzalone (2023-04-21). Leaked Docs: Ukraine Planned Attacks on Russian Forces in Syria. news.antiwar.com Kiev's military intelligence agency believed it could carry out attacks on Russian soldiers and Wagner Group forces in Syria, forcing Moscow to redeploy military assets from Ukraine. The story was reported by the Washington Post using documents released by Jack Teixeira. The Ukrainian defense officials believed they could use Kurdish forces to wage a proxy …

Ryan Black (2023-04-21). While You're Lighting Up On 4/20, I'm Serving Decades In Prison For Selling Weed. progressivehub.net EDWIN RUBIS | TRUTHOUT…

Ryan Black (2023-04-21). Leaks Reveal Reality Behind U.S. Propaganda In Ukraine. progressivehub.net MEDEA BENJAMIN AND NICOLAS J. S. DAVIES | WORLD BEYOND WAR…

SAM (2023-04-21). Amid Chinese Diplomacy, U.S. Media Whitewashes Its Legacy. progressivehub.net GREGORY SHUPAK | FAIR…

SAM (2023-04-21). The Labor Movement Is Approaching Critical Mass. progressivehub.net HAMILTON NOLAN | IN THESE TIMES…

Mark Fiore (2023-04-21). Joe Biden's 'Opposite Doctrine'. progressive.org The Biden Administration recently approved a project for the Alaskan Arctic that would include hundreds of oil wells and release 300 million tons of carbon. Funny, that doesn't sound like the Joe Biden who was campaigning for President a while back.

Tanya Jogee (2023-04-21). The Problem with Processed Wheat. progressive.org Government food agencies have often prioritized the interests of corporate food giants over our health. This needs to stop.

Jeff Abbott (2023-04-21). The Other Americans: Indigenous Guatemalans Raise Awareness of Plastic Pollution. progressive.org A community with one of the first plastic bans in the Central American country does a monthly beach clean up—highlighting how far things have to go.

Dave Zirin (2023-04-21). Trans Athletes Were Always Just the Beginning. progressive.org Congrats to all the sports folks who fight to keep trans kids from playing sports. You've unleashed a hatred you can no longer control.

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2023-04-21). The U.S. could use some separation of media and State. mronline.org The U.S. State Department's spokesperson Ned Price is being replaced by a man named Matthew Miller.

Editor (2023-04-21). While Biden unleashes climate bomb in Alaska, Cyclone Freddy ravages eastern Africa. mronline.org The U.S. corporate-controlled media are concealing the climate crisis's severity and breadth.

Jason Hickel (2023-04-21). Universal public services: The power of decommodifying survival. mronline.org One of the central insights emerging from research on degrowth and climate mitigation is that universal public services are crucial to a just and effective transition.

Editor (2023-04-21). Lavrov arrives in Havana to promote Russia-Cuba cooperation. mronline.org Currently, Russia is one of Cuba's top ten trading partners, and both governments define their partnership as "strategic."

Ann Brown (2023-04-21). Spelman College To Inaugurate Dr. Helene D. Gayle As 11th President: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Historically Black College Spelman College is getting a new president. On April 28, Dr. Helene D. Gayle will be inaugurated as the 11th president of the Atlanta-based women's school. Rosalind Gates Brewer, chair of the Spelman College Board of Trustees and president and CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, will preside over the inauguration, followed by …

Ann Brown (2023-04-21). Dr. Sandy Darity Tells Dr. Phil Show Audience: The Reparations Number is $14 Trillion, $350,000 Each. moguldom.com On an episode of the Dr. Phil TV show entitled "Should We Allow Reparations to Black Americans?'" Dr. Phil and his guests debated whether reparations should be given to Black Americans. Longtime reparations advocate Dr. Sandy Darity, a Duke University economics professor, was one of the guests. Darity, who co-authored the book "From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black …

Rann Miller (2023-04-21). Opinion: Trump Is The First To Be Indicted But Others Should Have Come Before. moguldom.com Donald Trump was indicted in the state of New York for falsifying business records to cover up a much larger crime — illegally influencing a presidential campaign and election in his favor. He's the first president, current or former, to be indicted. That, and his being impeached twice, will assure his place in history. But …

Ann Brown (2023-04-21). Heart Expert: These 4 Foods Will Blow Up Your Cholesterol, Avoid Them to Prevent High Cholesterol. moguldom.com There are things one should eat to stay healthy. Your diet significantly influences your risk factors for certain diseases and medical conditions. That being said there are foods to avoid. One medical concern is high cholesterol. Your body actually needs cholesterol to work properly, but having too much can lead to heart problems. Cholesterol is …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). The Imperative of Political Education in a Miseducated Society. libya360.wordpress.com Jasmine Butler Table of Contents Introduction Anti-Intellectualism in Pop Culture Anti-Intellectualism in "Revolutionary" Spaces My Experiences As an Educator Revisiting Pedagogy of the Oppressed Dialogue The Role of the Political Educator Overcoming Pessimism Sources Introduction Education is under attack. Book bans and ahistorical curriculum adjustments have been sweeping the nation yet again, ranging from…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). An Increasingly Strategic Alliance: Key Points of Lavrov's Visit to Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Misión Verdad "We will move forward in working on issues that unite us," President Maduro told the Russian diplomat. On Tuesday, April 18, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, visited Caracas as part of a tour of Latin America. Coming from Brazil, the diplomat held meetings with Executive Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez Gómez…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Zone of Peace: Black Alliance for Peace. libya360.wordpress.com We're joined by members of The Black Alliance for Peace — Haiti/Americas Team who just returned from Cuba to discuss their trip and BAP's newly-launched 'Zone of Peace' campaign. With guests Erica Caines, Austin Cole, Tunde Osazua and Clau O'Brien Mosocoso. Hosted by Camila.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Ukraine: How Severodonetsk is Springing Back to Life. libya360.wordpress.com Arseniy Kotov A man cycling near the 'Azot' chemical plant. Severodonetsk, Lugansk People's Republic, March 2023. © RT / Arseniy Kotov, special report for RT Severodonetsk was Kiev's main fortress in the region, but when its troops realized the game was up they took revenge on their former base Severodonetsk is perhaps not as well…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Successive Governments in Ukraine Have Accommodated Nazis to Counter Soviet Nostalgia. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury Interview with Ukrainian Communist Dmitri Kovalevich Every Ukrainian government after the collapse of the Soviet Union has accommodated neo-Nazi ideology to wash away nostalgia for the Soviet welfare state from the collective memory of its people, noted Ukrainian Communist organizer Dmitri Kovalevich in an interview with Orinoco Tribune. "Nationalist and neo-Nazi groups were…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). The Pilgrimage of European Politicians to Beijing, a Sign of Accelerating the Transformation of the World Order. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Terehov The first two weeks of April this year were a time of pilgrimage to the People's Republic of China (PRC) by European politicians of various ranks, representing some of the continent's leading states as well as trans-European structures. This in itself turned out to be one of the signs indicating the acceleration of…

_____ (2023-04-21). The Arctic Council: NATO and the Unipolar Pole? journal-neo.org What's The Point? What difference does the Russia-Ukraine conflict make to the Arctic? Are any polar bears being called up to fight? Will it affect the ice, or which ships can pass through it, and for what purpose? Norway said "it will prioritise a smooth transition with Russia as it plans to assume the chair […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-04-21). Heydar Aliyev and Zbigniew Brzezinski — what did they agree on?.. journal-neo.org

Staff (2023-04-21). Venezuela and Bolivia Sign 13 Bilateral Agreements. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 20, 2023 ( Arce was received with a military parade this Thursday, April 20, by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil, at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state. "We welcome the president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Luis Arce, brother and ally of our people," Gil announ…

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2023-04-21: News Headlines

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Sail slams defensive performance as Phoenix playoff hopes hit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Biden to pledge steps to deter nuclear attack on South Korea: Officials. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Alphabet CEO Pichai reaps over US$200 million in 2022 amid cost-cutting. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Golfers tackle new test in uncharted Chevron Championship grounds. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). US Supreme Court preserves broad access to abortion pill. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Two points dropped says Southampton boss Selles after thriller at Arsenal. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). 36 hours in Tokyo: Viaduct dining, a cat temple and even some forest bathing. channelnewsasia.com There's also a district where you can shop for all manner of kitchenware, from ceramics to knives.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Silver Lake to buy Germany's Software AG in $2.42 billion deal. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). What does the future of social media look like? Well, it will be a lot less social. channelnewsasia.com Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, users are turning to smaller platforms.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). From a health perspective, what is the ideal retirement age? channelnewsasia.com Average life expectancy has risen by 16 years since the US national retirement age was set at 65. We asked health experts when they think people should stop working now.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Arteta defiant despite another Arsenal slip-up. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Commentary: SpaceX Starship first flight test ended in an explosion, but it was a successful failure. channelnewsasia.com Elon Musk's SpaceX philosophy is to fail fast, find problems and fix them with the next rocket. It is not unusual for new rockets to experience problems and be purposely blown up, says Air University space policy expert Wendy Whitman Cobb.




channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Commentary: Why tropical Singapore sent an expedition to icy Antarctica. channelnewsasia.com Melting Antarctic ice could have catastrophic consequences for coastal cities. Seeing the massive ice shelves with his own eyes helped him grasp the scale of the problem, says NTU Earth Observatory of Singapore's Professor Benjamin P Horton.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). 30 years after SEA Games heartbreak, Lim Tong Hai returns as Team Singapore official. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Money Talks: With COE prices at record levels, does buying a car make sense anymore? channelnewsasia.com COE premiums for cars continue to break records, with Category A prices topping S$100,000 in the latest round of bidding. Should you own or lease a car in Singapore if you really need one? Julian Kho, general manager of Sgcarmart, weighs the options on this episode of This or That, a limited series on the Money Talks podcast.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Visually impaired woman fights to save endangered gibbons in remote Indonesian village. channelnewsasia.com To mark Earth Day, CNA looks at how a woman in West Java perseveres to help endangered silvery gibbons against the odds.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Commentary: Capturing the community spirit of the Ramadan bazaar. channelnewsasia.com Amid rising rental costs, the revenue-driven aspect of festive bazaars should be balanced with social and cultural aspects to celebrate the diversity of Singapore's society, say the Institute of Policy Studies' Faizal Yahya and Shamsuri Juhari.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). IN FOCUS: Cheap, but are they nutritious? Singapore and Malaysia tackle rising food costs with budget meal schemes. channelnewsasia.com Affordable hawker food has always been a feature of life in both countries. CNA explores the challenges in offering budget meals and whether they are nutritious.




channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). I'm a stay-at-home dad who fell into depression. It made me wonder if I was a bad parent. channelnewsasia.com As a first-time parent and his child's main carer, Kris Tan began feeling tired and irritable all the time. He talks about his experience, and the lessons from his struggle with depression, in the podcast series Imperfect by CNA Insider.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-22). Life sciences software startup Benchling lays off 9% of workforce. channelnewsasia.com

The Lancet (2023-04-22). Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.

Nicole Lurie, Joshua M Sharfstein (2023-04-22). Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…

Joanna M Wardlaw (2023-04-22). Comment] Even more benefit with endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischaemic stroke: MR CLEAN-LATE. thelancet.com Since 2015 endovascular treatment has been an established treatment for intracranial large artery occlusion up to 6 h after symptom onset or when the patient was last known well.1 The effect of endovascular treatment within 6 h is strong; however, the timepoint when recanalisation therapy becomes ineffective varies between individuals, and some patients might benefit after 6 h. The DEFUSE-3 and DAWN trials tested endovascular treatment up to 16 h or 24 h after symptom onset in patients selected using clinical criteria and perfusion imaging (to identify ischaemic core and tissue-at-risk volumes within strict limit…

Richard Horton (2023-04-22). Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.




Susan Jaffe (2023-04-22). World Report] Drug developers caution against US mifepristone ban. thelancet.com A lawsuit against the FDA embroils pharmaceutical companies in debates over access to abortion. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

Sara Jerving (2023-04-22). World Report] Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" bill already affecting care. thelancet.com Activists and health-care providers are already seeing the chilling effects of Uganda's proposals to further criminalise homosexuality. Sara Jerving reports.

Conrad Keating (2023-04-22). Perspectives] Artesunate versus quinine: the controlled trials watershed. thelancet.com Earlier this century, two inter-related randomised controlled trials—the first in southeast Asia and a second in Africa—provided an incontrovertible breakthrough in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria. The trials, of artesunate versus quinine, proved beyond doubt for the first time that quinine, which had long been the mainstay of treatment for severe malaria, was no longer the most effective drug available, and thus catalysed a watershed in clinical practice and policy making. Like almost all decisive moments, this advance had a backstory that stretched several decades.

Apurba Chatterjee (2023-04-22). Perspectives] Visual representation, medicine, and imperialism. thelancet.com In 1945, just as World War 2 had ended, anti-fascist Bengali writer Premendra Mitra published the first short story of what was to become his science fiction series, Ghana da. Set in 1939, the story, titled Mosha, literally mosquito in Bengali, narrates how the protagonist Ghanashyam Das, alias Ghana da, saved humanity from the scourge of a lethal mosquito designed by a Japanese entomologist named Nishimara, who altered the salivary glands of the mosquito, rendering it more poisonous than a snake.

Andrew Green (2023-04-22). Obituary] Barbara C Staggers. thelancet.com Paediatrician who championed adolescent health. Born on March 6, 1954, in New York, NY, USA, she died in Castro Valley, CA, USA, on Feb 19, 2023, aged 68 years.

Donald E Kohan, Hiddo J L Heerspink (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial. thelancet.com We congratulate Markus P Schlaich and colleagues on the PRECISION trial showing that aprocitentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, lowered blood pressure more than placebo in patients with resistant hypertension.1 However, we urge caution in accepting the authors' conclusion that aprocitentan was well tolerated.




Markus P Schlaich, Marc Bellet, Michael A Weber, George L Bakris, Ji-Guang Wang, PRECISION investigators (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Donald E Kohan and Hiddo J L Heerspink for their interest in the PRECISION study and their comments regarding the potential for fluid retention and heart failure associated with endothelin receptor antagonists. Indeed, as described in publications from the past few years,1,2 there was a dose-dependent effect of aprocitentan on oedema and fluid retention occurring in 9 ∑1% and 18 ∑4% of patients treated with 12 ∑5 mg or 25 mg of aprocitentan per day, respectively (2 ∑1% on placebo). As expected, this was accompanied by reduced haemoglobin concentration and increased plasma volume.

Sverre E Kjeldsen, Michel Burnier, Krzysztof Narkiewicz, Reinhold Kreutz, Giuseppe Mancia (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial. thelancet.com In their Article, Deepak L Bhatt and colleagues1 report results from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 (Renal Denervation in Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension) trial, showing that blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension undergoing renal denervation was lower at 36 months than in patients in the initial sham control group, with adjusted treatment differences of —22 ∑1 mm Hg for office systolic blood pressure and —16 ∑5 mm Hg for 24-h ambulatory systolic blood pressure. These findings are in contrast to those observed at 6 months, when differences in blood pressure between the two groups…

Deepak L Bhatt, George L Bakris (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In response to our Article,1 Sverre E Kjeldsen and colleagues raise several points that require clarification. The subgroup of patients in the sham control group who did not cross over either did not meet minimal blood pressure requirements or elected not to cross over. These patients had a subsequent rise in systolic blood pressure after unblinding, as shown in the appendix of our Article (p 14).1 Although poor long-term medication adherence remains a plausible explanation for poorly controlled blood pressure in this group, medical inertia is less likely to have occurred in our study because patients had already…

Arnav Mahajan (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Improving access to global cancer services. thelancet.com A recent Editorial1 highlights the complexity of cancer care, which is burdened by restricted access to expensive and specialist treatment. In many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), typical patient journeys are complicated, delaying access to diagnostics for 2—3 months, and serve as a prominent bottleneck to timely treatment.2 Health-care networks in LMICs are not equipped to handle complexity of care; as such, it is crucial to highlight experiences of high-quality models in LMICs as opposed to extrapolating solutions from high-income countries.

Monique Al, Solange Levison, Wolfgang E Berdel, Ditte Zerlang Andersen, Decentralised Clinical Trials Task Force (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Decentralised elements in clinical trials: recommendations from the European Medicines Regulatory Network. thelancet.com Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) increasingly use procedures conducted outside the traditional clinical trial site—a concept referred to as decentralisation. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance and usefulness of decentralisation when visits to hospitals and other health institutions were restricted. In addition, interested parties, such as from the pharmaceutical industry, issued general plans to introduce more decentralised elements in clinical trials (eg, the Association of Clinical Research Organizations' decentralised trials toolkit1 and Trials at Home).

Virginia Núñez-Samudio, Mauricio Arcos-Burgos, Iván Landires (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Rare diseases: democratising genetic testing in LMICs. thelancet.com Although infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, rare diseases are an unexplored burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the similar prevalence of autosomal dominant and X-linked conditions in LMICs and in high-income countries, the prevalence of recessive monogenic disorders is higher in LMICs because, in these countries, consanguineous marriages in minority ethnic groups are more frequent.1…




Thomas Cueni (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…

ELEL (2023-04-22). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Komamura K. Japanese medical workers' sacrifice for universal health coverage. Lancet 2023; 401: 1073—In this Correspondence the second sentence of the second paragraph should read "after April 1, 2024, it will be illegal for clinicians to work more than 960 h of overtime per year (and no more than 100 h of overtime per month)". This correction has been made to the online version as of April 20, 2023.

The Lancet (2023-04-22). [Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.

Nicole Lurie, Joshua M Sharfstein (2023-04-22). [Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…

Joanna M Wardlaw (2023-04-22). [Comment] Even more benefit with endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischaemic stroke: MR CLEAN-LATE. thelancet.com Since 2015 endovascular treatment has been an established treatment for intracranial large artery occlusion up to 6 h after symptom onset or when the patient was last known well.1 The effect of endovascular treatment within 6 h is strong; however, the timepoint when recanalisation therapy becomes ineffective varies between individuals, and some patients might benefit after 6 h. The DEFUSE-3 and DAWN trials tested endovascular treatment up to 16 h or 24 h after symptom onset in patients selected using clinical criteria and perfusion imaging (to identify ischaemic core and tissue-at-risk volumes within strict limit…

Richard Horton (2023-04-22). [Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.

Thomas Cueni (2023-04-22). Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…

ELEL (2023-04-22). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Komamura K. Japanese medical workers' sacrifice for universal health coverage. Lancet 2023; 401: 1073—In this Correspondence the second sentence of the second paragraph should read "after April 1, 2024, it will be illegal for clinicians to work more than 960 h of overtime per year (and no more than 100 h of overtime per month)". This correction has been made to the online version as of April 20, 2023.

The Lancet (2023-04-22). [Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.

Nicole Lurie, Joshua M Sharfstein (2023-04-22). [Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…

Joanna M Wardlaw (2023-04-22). [Comment] Even more benefit with endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischaemic stroke: MR CLEAN-LATE. thelancet.com Since 2015 endovascular treatment has been an established treatment for intracranial large artery occlusion up to 6 h after symptom onset or when the patient was last known well.1 The effect of endovascular treatment within 6 h is strong; however, the timepoint when recanalisation therapy becomes ineffective varies between individuals, and some patients might benefit after 6 h. The DEFUSE-3 and DAWN trials tested endovascular treatment up to 16 h or 24 h after symptom onset in patients selected using clinical criteria and perfusion imaging (to identify ischaemic core and tissue-at-risk volumes within strict limit…

Richard Horton (2023-04-22). [Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.

Susan Jaffe (2023-04-22). [World Report] Drug developers caution against US mifepristone ban. thelancet.com A lawsuit against the FDA embroils pharmaceutical companies in debates over access to abortion. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

Sara Jerving (2023-04-22). [World Report] Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" bill already affecting care. thelancet.com Activists and health-care providers are already seeing the chilling effects of Uganda's proposals to further criminalise homosexuality. Sara Jerving reports.

Conrad Keating (2023-04-22). [Perspectives] Artesunate versus quinine: the controlled trials watershed. thelancet.com Earlier this century, two inter-related randomised controlled trials—the first in southeast Asia and a second in Africa—provided an incontrovertible breakthrough in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria. The trials, of artesunate versus quinine, proved beyond doubt for the first time that quinine, which had long been the mainstay of treatment for severe malaria, was no longer the most effective drug available, and thus catalysed a watershed in clinical practice and policy making. Like almost all decisive moments, this advance had a backstory that stretched several decades.

Apurba Chatterjee (2023-04-22). [Perspectives] Visual representation, medicine, and imperialism. thelancet.com In 1945, just as World War 2 had ended, anti-fascist Bengali writer Premendra Mitra published the first short story of what was to become his science fiction series, Ghana da. Set in 1939, the story, titled Mosha, literally mosquito in Bengali, narrates how the protagonist Ghanashyam Das, alias Ghana da, saved humanity from the scourge of a lethal mosquito designed by a Japanese entomologist named Nishimara, who altered the salivary glands of the mosquito, rendering it more poisonous than a snake.

Andrew Green (2023-04-22). [Obituary] Barbara C Staggers. thelancet.com Paediatrician who championed adolescent health. Born on March 6, 1954, in New York, NY, USA, she died in Castro Valley, CA, USA, on Feb 19, 2023, aged 68 years.

Donald E Kohan, Hiddo J L Heerspink (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial. thelancet.com We congratulate Markus P Schlaich and colleagues on the PRECISION trial showing that aprocitentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, lowered blood pressure more than placebo in patients with resistant hypertension.1 However, we urge caution in accepting the authors' conclusion that aprocitentan was well tolerated.

Markus P Schlaich, Marc Bellet, Michael A Weber, George L Bakris, Ji-Guang Wang, PRECISION investigators (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Fluid retention and heart failure in the PRECISION trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Donald E Kohan and Hiddo J L Heerspink for their interest in the PRECISION study and their comments regarding the potential for fluid retention and heart failure associated with endothelin receptor antagonists. Indeed, as described in publications from the past few years,1,2 there was a dose-dependent effect of aprocitentan on oedema and fluid retention occurring in 9 ∑1% and 18 ∑4% of patients treated with 12 ∑5 mg or 25 mg of aprocitentan per day, respectively (2 ∑1% on placebo). As expected, this was accompanied by reduced haemoglobin concentration and increased plasma volume.

Sverre E Kjeldsen, Michel Burnier, Krzysztof Narkiewicz, Reinhold Kreutz, Giuseppe Mancia (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial. thelancet.com In their Article, Deepak L Bhatt and colleagues1 report results from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 (Renal Denervation in Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension) trial, showing that blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension undergoing renal denervation was lower at 36 months than in patients in the initial sham control group, with adjusted treatment differences of —22 ∑1 mm Hg for office systolic blood pressure and —16 ∑5 mm Hg for 24-h ambulatory systolic blood pressure. These findings are in contrast to those observed at 6 months, when differences in blood pressure between the two groups…

Deepak L Bhatt, George L Bakris (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Key questions regarding the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In response to our Article,1 Sverre E Kjeldsen and colleagues raise several points that require clarification. The subgroup of patients in the sham control group who did not cross over either did not meet minimal blood pressure requirements or elected not to cross over. These patients had a subsequent rise in systolic blood pressure after unblinding, as shown in the appendix of our Article (p 14).1 Although poor long-term medication adherence remains a plausible explanation for poorly controlled blood pressure in this group, medical inertia is less likely to have occurred in our study because patients had already…

Arnav Mahajan (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Improving access to global cancer services. thelancet.com A recent Editorial1 highlights the complexity of cancer care, which is burdened by restricted access to expensive and specialist treatment. In many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), typical patient journeys are complicated, delaying access to diagnostics for 2—3 months, and serve as a prominent bottleneck to timely treatment.2 Health-care networks in LMICs are not equipped to handle complexity of care; as such, it is crucial to highlight experiences of high-quality models in LMICs as opposed to extrapolating solutions from high-income countries.

Monique Al, Solange Levison, Wolfgang E Berdel, Ditte Zerlang Andersen, Decentralised Clinical Trials Task Force (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Decentralised elements in clinical trials: recommendations from the European Medicines Regulatory Network. thelancet.com Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) increasingly use procedures conducted outside the traditional clinical trial site—a concept referred to as decentralisation. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance and usefulness of decentralisation when visits to hospitals and other health institutions were restricted. In addition, interested parties, such as from the pharmaceutical industry, issued general plans to introduce more decentralised elements in clinical trials (eg, the Association of Clinical Research Organizations' decentralised trials toolkit1 and Trials at Home).

Virginia Núñez-Samudio, Mauricio Arcos-Burgos, Iván Landires (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Rare diseases: democratising genetic testing in LMICs. thelancet.com Although infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, rare diseases are an unexplored burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the similar prevalence of autosomal dominant and X-linked conditions in LMICs and in high-income countries, the prevalence of recessive monogenic disorders is higher in LMICs because, in these countries, consanguineous marriages in minority ethnic groups are more frequent.1…

Thomas Cueni (2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…

ELEL (2023-04-22). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Komamura K. Japanese medical workers' sacrifice for universal health coverage. Lancet 2023; 401: 1073—In this Correspondence the second sentence of the second paragraph should read "after April 1, 2024, it will be illegal for clinicians to work more than 960 h of overtime per year (and no more than 100 h of overtime per month)". This correction has been made to the online version as of April 20, 2023.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-21). North Carolina Judge Convicts Journalists Of 'Trespassing' While Covering Eviction Of Homeless Encampment. shadowproof.com A judge in North Carolina found two journalists with the Asheville Blade guilty of "trespassing" on Christmas in 2021 when they stayed in a public park to cover Asheville police as officers evicted a homeless encampment.

Women's March (2023-04-21). Wednesday 5/3: #AbortionRights: Organizing Call to Strategize & Fight for Mifepristone Access. indybay.org Online organizing call…

Dave Id (2023-04-21). In Shadow Docket Decision, Supreme Court Refuses to Rule on Mifepristone Ban. indybay.org The supreme court basically punted the issue of a mifepristone ban back to the 5th circuit, issuing a stay this afternoon with little word on what they are thinking. Why that took them so many days to do remains a mystery.

Raging Grannies (2023-04-21). Saturday 4/22: SCOTUS decision is NOT the one we Needed! Hit the Streets! indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-21). navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche. indybay.org desde nuestro Sur al Sur, navegar sin patrón es necesario: Kalewche…

Pedro Rodriguez (2023-04-21). Danish Defence: Why Is Christian Juhl the Only One Talking About Business Ethics? indybay.org Signed off and sealed: a deal by the Danish government led by Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats and their coalition partners to purchase Israeli weapons systems produced by Elbit Systems has made little noise. There are a number of concerning ethical considerations that are generally being ignored, with only a few dissenting voices daring to break ranks.

Timo Rieg (2023-04-21). Is our system still capable of solving the big problems of the future? indybay.org How high rents for residential and business premises are, how much biodiversity there is in our cultural landscape, whether there are twelve or thirteen grades up to the Abitur, are all determined by the rulers. Energy prices, construction prices, food prices are the results of politics. Desolate inner cities, new construction deserts and ugly industrial areas are made by politicians.

Lynda Carson (2023-04-21). Proposed HUD budget cuts threatens 430,000 Section 8 tenants with eviction. indybay.org HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Warns That Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten 430,000 Section 8 Tenants With Eviction!

Demonstrators Costume Up for Reproductive Rights (2023-04-21). Protesters in Mountain View Say Abortion Pill is Safer than Viagra. indybay.org Heeding a call to action on April 15 in response to a Texas federal judge's ruling on the abortion pill Mifepristone, about 20 people came together to demonstrate in the San Francisco Peninsula city of Mountain View.

Our Downtown ‚Ä¢ Our Future (2023-04-21). Thursday 5/4: City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…

The Humanities Institute (2023-04-21). Wednesday 5/3: Labor Hope, Labor Reality: Organizing Unions in 2023, An Evening with E. Tammy Kim. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine), UC Santa Cruz…

Brenda Norrell (2023-04-21). World Governments Rattled as Indigenous Peoples Expose Atrocities at United Nations. indybay.org NEW YORK — Governments from around the world are rushing to defend their human rights records as Indigenous Peoples describe the atrocities — from the shackling of Aboriginal children in Australia, to forced police confessions in Vietnam, and cultural genocide in China's Inner Mongolia, during the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

In Sacramento a Rage for Reproductive Justice (2023-04-21). It's About More than Mifepristone. indybay.org Members of the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice organized the event "More than Mifepristone" in Sacramento on April 15th and called upon people to rage with them in protest. Mifepristone is commonly referred to as the "abortion pill".

Freedom Socialist Party, Bob Price (2023-04-21). Sunday 4/30: May Day Celebration 2023 — Workers vs. Billionaires: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk Street, San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49)…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-21). Sunday 5/14: UCSC MEIP XXI, Stevenson Event Center-FREE ALL WELCOME. indybay.org STEVENSON EVENT CENTER | UCSC STEVENSON COLLEGE | 1156 HIGH STREET…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-21). Friday 5/12: UCSC MEIP, Stevenson Event Center-FREE-ALL WELCOME. indybay.org UCSC Stevenson Event Center | Stevenson College | 1156 High Street…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-04-21). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 Rally! A Day for Global Labor Solidarity. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…

DJ Mouse (2023-04-21). Thursday 4/20: Captain Fred's Free Radio School – Berkley Liberation Radio – Radio for All. indybay.org Long Haul | 3124 Shattuck Ave…

Reproductive Justice for All (2023-04-21). Alliance Defending Freedom is a Hate Group. indybay.org While the Supreme Court maintains full access to the abortion pill mifepristone until at least tomorrow, the anti-abortion group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) said the Supreme Court should keep restrictions on mifepristone in place as the legal battle over the pill plays out. The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated the ADF as a hate group.

David Giesen (2023-04-21). Wednesday 4/19: Sussing Dr. Seuss's The Lorax: Deconstructing its dialectical consumerism. indybay.org On line google meet: meet.google.com/zvg-bzox-rxu…

David Giesen (2023-04-21). Wednesday 4/19: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org outside the Bernal Library, 500 Cortland Avenue | outdoor amphitheater at the corner of Cortland and Anderson…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-21). Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra. indybay.org Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra | Adhesiones, firma en: lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/es-es/blog/nous-sommes-les-soulevem

Ben Norton (2023-04-21). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. indybay.org "Why can't a bank like that of the BRICS have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China, between Brazil and other countries?" he continued. "It's difficult because we are unaccustomed [to the idea]. Everyone depends on just one currency". Lula made these remarks criticizing US dollar hegemony in a speech for the New Development Bank (NDB).

AROC (2023-04-21). Tuesday 4/18: Bay Area Communities To Rally and Demand No Aid to Israeli Apartheid on Tax Day. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street | San Francisco…

AROC (2023-04-21). Community and Activists Lock Down Israeli Consulate, Barricade Doors in Protest. indybay.org Dozens of Jewish and Palestinian community members and their allies have barricaded the doors to the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. Participants have chained themselves to the front of the building, with slogans of "No Tax Dollars for Apartheid," and are poised to remain on the premises.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: Are US-Vietnam relations ready for a strategic partnership upgrade? channelnewsasia.com While signs are afoot that Hanoi is drawing a little closer to Washington, Vietnam will likely stick to familiar ground when managing its relations with the two largest powers, says ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute's Nguyen Khac Giang.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Biden, Macron talk to ease tensions after French leader's China trip. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Kyiv says it terminates land lease deal with Russian Embassy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Russia regional governor quits after son dodges extradition to US. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Russia ¥s Lavrov in Havana on Latam drive to shore up support. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-21). Continúan protestas contra la reforma judicial en Israel. telesurtv.net La ley pretende otorgar la facultad al Gobierno de seleccionar los jueces que integrarán la Corte Suprema.

WSWS (2023-04-21). In Germany, Left Party youth group calls for donations to the Ukrainian army. wsws.org Linksjugend (Left Youth) counts among the organisations belonging to the Left Party that aggressively support NATO's proxy war against Russia.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Certain countries are creating narrative trap over status quo across Taiwan Strait: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The notion of "opposing the use of force to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait", uttered by certain individual countries, does not reflect the facts and reality on the Taiwan question. It is a narrative trap designed with a malign purpose, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China firmly opposes U.S. government's move to limit U.S. businesses' investment in key parts of Chinese economy. ecns.cn China firmly opposes U.S. government's move to sign an executive order that will limit investment in key parts of the Chinese economy by U.S. businesses, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese taikonaut introduces food and drink in space station. ecns.cn A group of students from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries were given the rare opportunity to talk to Chinese taikonauts on board the Tiangong space station on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Grassland fires in Mongolia, Russia threaten Chinese borders. ecns.cn Two steppe fires broke out, spreading across China's northern borders from Mongolia and Russia on Thursday afternoon, according to the Inner Mongolia Fire Department. More than 300 firefighters and 50 vehicles had been deployed from Inner Mongolia by Thursday night. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts talk with youths from SCO. ecns.cn An online video talk between China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts in the Tiangong space station and youths from member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is held in Beijing, April 20, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese FM meets Gambian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday met in Shanghai with Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara, who came to China to attend the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World and paid a visit to the country.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China emphasizes glacier, frozen soil protection on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in new draft law. ecns.cn China is considering strengthening the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by specifying special requirements in the latest version of a new draft law.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Liu Cixin talks about AI: Some anxieties but accepting it. ecns.cn Chinese science-fiction writer Liu Cixin said on Thursday that if artificial intelligence (AI) could really replace writers and provide readers with better literary works, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Cloud cascades over Jinfo Mountain. ecns.cn Clouds cascade over Jinfo Mountain, a World Natural Heritage site, after rain in Chongqing, April 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China to advance high-standard opening-up with more proactive efforts: FM. ecns.cn China will advance high-standard opening-up with more proactive efforts and will invest more resources in global development cooperation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China mandates background checks on school staff. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has asked schools and universities to conduct mandatory background checks on candidates who work on campuses for sexual crimes before they are hired, China Daily reported Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese modernization boosts world peace, justice: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Qin Gang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World in Shanghai Friday, pointing out that a China moving toward modernization is a boost to the force for peace and justice.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Modernization not privilege reserved for a few: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Those who have realized modernization should not tear down the bridge or block other countries' path to modernization, and they should not suppress, contain or stop other countries that choose a different path to modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Upholding post-war int'l order is China's solemn duty: FM. ecns.cn China sees it as its solemn duty to defend the authority of the UN and uphold…

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Indian youth attend Tiangong Dialogue with Chinese taikonauts. ecns.cn Over 50 Indian youth on Thursday attended a dialogue with Chinese taikonauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang to visit the Philippines. ecns.cn At the invitation of Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit the Philippines from April 21 to 23, Chinese Foreign‚ÄÇMinistry‚ÄÇSpokesperson‚ÄÇWang‚ÄÇWenbin‚ÄÇannounced Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Huawei announces breakthrough in U.S.-sanctioned EPR system. ecns.cn China's Huawei Technologies Co said on Thursday it had launched its own enterprise resource planning (ERP) system dubbed MetaERP and will replace the old one sourced from U.S. vendors.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese FM vows greater resolve to safeguard the international order, China's sovereignty and security at Lanting Forum. ecns.cn It is not the Chinese mainland, but the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and a handful of countries attempting to take advantage of "Taiwan independence".

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Fire on Mongolia-Russia border under control. ecns.cn The grass fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. More than 300 firefighters and 50 vehicles had been deployed from Inner Mongolia by Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese astronauts interact with youths from SCO countries. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-15 astronauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station held an online video chat Thursday with youths in China, India, and other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Huawei refutes rumor about Meng Wanzhou's business trip to U.S. ecns.cn Huawei Technologies Co on Friday issued a statement to refute the rumor about its new Rotating Chairwoman Meng Wanzhou's business trip to the U.S.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China 'perfect partner' with Spain, Europe for scientific cooperation, say experts. ecns.cn China is a "perfect partner" for scientific and technological cooperation with Spain and Europe, said experts at a roundtable discussion organized by the Casa Asia and the Confucius Institute in Barcelona on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Revised draft of anti-espionage law to optimize provisions on cyber espionage. ecns.cn The revised draft of China's anti-espionage law will be submitted to the second session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) for deliberation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Impressed by its cotton industry, foreign experts eager to visit Xinjiang. ecns.cn With machines rumbling, the vast field of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the country's major cotton-producing area, has just entered its cotton-sowing season this year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Giant pandas at U.S. Smithsonian's National Zoo all healthy, Chinese, U.S. experts say. ecns.cn The three giant pandas living at the Smithsonian's National Zoo here are all healthy, according to Chinese and U.S. experts.

Fight Back (2023-04-21). San Jose protesters denounce Republican-led attacks on mifepristone. fightbacknews.org San Jose, CA – On April 9, 15 protesters gathered in front of San Jose City Hall to denounce the Republican-led efforts to restrict the distribution and use of mifepristone, an abortion pill. | Speakers from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization spoke about the need for working-class political power to counter the reactionary politics of the capitalist state. They also established connections to attacks on women's and LGBTQ rights to that of attacks on democratic rights. | The organization Students for a Democratic Society declared abortion to be healthcare. They called out the hypocrisy of the U.S. for its fe…

Fight Back (2023-04-21). Take action to Free Alex Saab! fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – The Committee to Free Alex Saab is calling all anti-war and international solidarity activists, community and immigrant rights organizers, labor unionists and students to join in an international week of action to Free Alex Saab. | Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat who has been illegally kidnapped and imprisoned by the U.S. government for his work securing food, fuel, medicine and other basic necessities in defiance of the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela. Saab has now been detained for more than 1000 days, unable to see doctors or family members, and his health is rapidly declining. The denial of…

Fight Back (2023-04-21). Orlando LGBTQ community continues to fight back against anti-trans legislation. fightbacknews.org Orlando, FL – On Saturday, April 15, many organizations came together to continue the fight for LGBTQ rights in Florida. Recent bills, like an expanded Don't Say Gay bill, are targeting the LGBTQ community generally, while other bills, like SB 254, are specifically attacking trans rights. This protest came after a recent mobilization to Orlando city council's public comment period where it was found that the local government is not acting to protect its large LGBTQ population. A crowd of around 35 people attended the rally. | Corey Bleakley from the Social Unity Network (SUN) called out Ron DeSantis for using Flo…

Fight Back (2023-04-21). Wisconsin Teamsters set the bar with solidarity. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Teamsters across the country are beginning to schedule parking lot rallies ahead of the national contract negotiations, but Wisconsin Teamsters Local 344 are taking it one step further. Local 344 has created their own "Pay up" shirts for local members to wear every Friday in solidarity. The idea for these shirts came from a steward and rank-and-file member out of 344's Oshkosh barn, Lori Jensen. | Members of the Local 344 volunteer organizing committee (VOC) have joined with local business agents to help hand out shirts and encourage union members to remain diligent and informed as negotiations pr…

Taylor Pendergrass (2023-04-21). Access to Housing is the Civil Rights Issue of our Time (Again). aclu.org

Andreína Chávez Alava (2023-04-21). Venezuela, Bolivia Strengthen Ties, Sign Oil and Gas Agreements. venezuelanalysis.com President Maduro highlighted Bolivia's key role in the "South American energy equation" and celebrated the countries' renewed alliance.

unitedEditor (2023-04-21). Tendencies in Europe towards distancing from the U.S. and the possibility of a nuclear conflict. unitedworldint.com Behind the war in Ukraine was the US strategy of breaking the ties between Europe and Asia through destabilizing Eurasia. Washington's 3 main objectives can be summarized as follows: To make Europe dependent on the US in all spheres including energy through the destruction of Europe-Russia relations, To put the world in a Cold War …

Chris Walker (2023-04-21). Texas Republicans Pass Bill to Require Ten Commandments in Every Classroom. truthout.org Republicans in the Texas state Senate have passed a bill that would require teachers to post the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom — a move that many legal experts have said is a blatant attack on constitutional standards on religious freedoms and protections. Senate Bill 1515 would require all public elementary or secondary schools in the state to display "in a conspicuous place… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-21). At Least 6 Supreme Court Justices Are Multimillionaires, Report Reveals. truthout.org A new analysis of financial disclosures shows that the majority of the nine justices on the Supreme Court are multimillionaires due in large part to their ability to leverage their power and connections to gain wealth on the bench, raising questions about corruption on the High Court as a scandal surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas's financial disclosures unfolds. According to a report looking at… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-21). Trans Missourians Are Losing Access to Gender-Affirming Care Due to New AG Rules. truthout.org Transgender and nonbinary Missourians are reporting that medical providers in the state have been refusing to provide gender-affirming care due to new rules imposed by state Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R), fearing legal repercussions if they do so. Journalist Erin Reed, who tracks legislation targeting LGBTQ people across the U.S., reported on trans people being forced to detransition in a… |

Akielly Hu (2023-04-21). A New Report Finds That 1 in 3 People in the US Breathe Unhealthy Air. truthout.org A new report by the American Lung Association found that more than one in three Americans were exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution between 2019 to 2021. Released on Wednesday, the 24th annual State of the Air report grades Americans' exposure to two of the nation's most pervasive air pollutants: ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that forms smog, and particle pollution… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-21). Judge in Abortion Pill Case Didn't Disclose Interview Disparaging LGBTQ People. truthout.org Texas federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who recently ruled to suspend the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, failed to disclose two interviews he did prior to his confirmation in which he spread dangerous lies about LGBTQ people, despite requirements for federal judicial nominees to do so. Twice in 2014, Donald Trump-nominated Kacsmaryk appeared on a… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-21). Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explodes in Texas as Feds Approve New LNG Projects. truthout.org We get an update from South Texas, where Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket blew up four minutes after launch Friday and residents reported particulates or ash rained down on their neighborhoods near the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We speak with Bekah Hinojosa of Another Gulf Is Possible, who has been targeted for participating in protests against SpaceX. She says… |

Aneri Pattani (2023-04-21). Biden Admin Vowed to Pursue Accountability for Opioid Crisis But Has Gone Quiet. truthout.org Early in President Joe Biden's tenure, his administration promised to play a key role in ensuring opioid settlement funds went toward tackling the nation's addiction crisis. During the 2020 campaign, Biden had laid out a plan to appoint an "opioid crisis accountability coordinator" to support states in their lawsuits against companies accused of sparking the overdose epidemic. The following year… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-21). In Light of Thomas Controversy, Durbin Invites Chief Justice Roberts to Testify. truthout.org Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has issued a rare invitation for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to appear before the committee to discuss whether the Court's ethical standards need more teeth. The committee is planning to address the issue, with or without Roberts, on May 2. The decision comes as reporting from ProPublica has revealed… |

Jake Johnson (2023-04-21). Republican Lawyer to GOP Donors: Restricting Campus Voting Should Be Priority. truthout.org A longtime Republican lawyer who aided former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election told GOP donors that the party should be working to roll back voting on college campuses and other initiatives aimed at expanding ballot access, according to audio obtained by progressive journalist Lauren Windsor. "What are these college campus locations?" Cleta Mitchell, a top GOP attorney… |

Victoria Law (2023-04-21). These Women Face Death by Incarceration, But They're Organizing for Their Lives. truthout.org When she was 20 years old, Sheená King was sentenced to life without parole. Two years earlier, King's boyfriend had coerced her into fatally shooting another woman, threatening to kill her and her family if she refused. She was convicted of murder, which, in Pennsylvania, mandates life without parole. It's a sentence that King, now age 50, and other advocates call "death by incarceration."… |

Daniel Falcone (2023-04-21). Capitalists Prey on Syria and Turkey Following February Earthquakes. truthout.org In early February, Turkey and Syria were both rocked by devastating earthquakes. Since then, the two nations have dealt with a series of destructive aftershocks, serious economic woes, currency challenges, and increasing poverty and unemployment. Underscoring a further relevant human rights dilemma was Turkey's demand for cooperation from Sweden and Finland with respect to control of Kurdish exile… |

Michael Fox (2023-04-21). Wind energy in Mexico is not as clean as you think. therealnews.com In March 2023, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry met with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Oaxaca, Mexico, to discuss U.S.-Mexico collaboration over renewable energy. It was announced that the United States would commit to invest in at least 10 new wind and solar parks in the region — already one of Latin America's top wind power hot spots. | But there's a problem. These wind farms there have been largely constructed and run by foreign transnational corporations. Residents say that while on the surface these wind turbines are generating clean energy, they have been disrespecting communal land righ…

Chris Hedges (2023-04-21). 'The system is not moving fast enough'. therealnews.com Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body of UN scientists, delivered a "final warning" to drastically cut global emissions in order to prevent the heating of the planet past 1.5 degrees Celsius. As the exponentially accelerating effects of the climate crisis have become more apparent in recent years, so too has activism to demand urgent action from governments. In the UK, a movement known as

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-04-21). What would it take to defeat big oil? A progressive economist weighs in. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in At a time when the world is close to irreversible climate breakdown, fossil fuel energy is growing, with oil being the biggest contributor to primary energy supply. Globally, approximately 33 percent of our energy comes from oil, followed by coal, gas and hydroelectric power. Indeed, oil companies are bringing in staggering profits, and oil production ma…

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis (2023-04-21). US Marshals, SWAT bully Alzheimer's patient into warrantless search. therealnews.com Lance Thornton was sitting at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the morning of March 12, 2023, when US Marshals, Pennsylvania State Police, and a SWAT team appeared at his door demanding to be let in. The officers were responding to the recent shooting of two state troopers—but they had the wrong man, and, moreover, didn't even have a warrant. Despite Thornton having early-onset dementia and therefore being legally unable to consent to a search, the officers raided his home anyway. Police Accountability Report delves into the case, investigating the flimsy pretext for the raid and why a judge refused…

Brian Berletic (2023-04-21). Russia-Ukraine, China, Surveillance & Multipolarity with Brian Berletic. thealtworld.com Russia-Ukraine, China, Surveillance & Multipolarity with Brian Berletic…

Brian Berletic (2023-04-21). New Atlas LIVE: US Builds Consensus for War with China & a Closer Look at Taiwan w/Carl Zha. thealtworld.com Today we talk with Carl Zha about the US manufacturing consensus for war with China and take a closer look at Taiwan.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-04-21). Today In Empire: War Machine-Funded War Games, Facebook Censors Hersh, And More. thealtworld.com

Alastair Crooke (2023-04-21). Ukraine NATO and the U.S. w/ Alastair Crooke. thealtworld.com

Brian Berletic (2023-04-21). The Critical Hour: US Sells 400 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles to Taiwan + Update on Ukraine Fighting. thealtworld.com My conversation with Garland Nixon and Dr. Wilmer Leon of The Critical Hour talking about Washington's sale of 400 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Taiwan and the latest regarding fighting in Ukraine. |

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). How Truman's America Re-Nazified Germany. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by The first (original) Nazi Party was in Germany, but the ideology, imperialistic racist fascism (the lower-case "nazism" ideology, instead of just the original, upper-case "N" Nazi Party that was an example of it) can be in any country. | German racist-fascism or Nazism was organized by Hitler as anti-Jewish, anti-communist, and for a Thousand-Ye…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). Kiev Exchanged Two Orthodox Priests For Dozens Of Ukrainian POWs. southfront.org Illustrative Image | On April 21, Kiev reported that it had exchanged two priests of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) for Ukrainian servicemen released from the Russian captivity. | The swap was reported by the head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Malyuk in his interview with Ukrainian media. Malyuk stressed that one of the priests was exchanged for 28 fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). No other details were provided. | In its turn, the Russian side did not officially comment of the exchange. | I…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). Satellite Imagery: Battle For The Road To Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). Spain About To Send Naval Defense Equipment To Kiev. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe measure sounds absolutely irresponsible as it could lead to new wave of escalation. | Written by In a rather irresponsible and provocative way, the Spanish government has announced a new military aid package for the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev, which includes naval defense equipment. As well known, naval defenses are items of high strategic relevance, and their s…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). US To Double Its 'Defense' Budget. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe US is left with a choice — further escalate, not only with Russia, but the rest of the world as well, or find an off-ramp. Otherwise, its inflation will surge so much that the "doubling" of the Pentagon's budget will happen on its own. | Written by Back in late March, top American General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the United States of America would b…

Anonymous587 (2023-04-21). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April 21, 2023: Strike On Combined Headquarters Of AFU Grouping. southfront.org The situation in the area where the Russian troops are conducting a special operation has not changed significantly. Fighters of…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). Denmark, Netherlands To Supply 14 Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks To Ukraine. southfront.org A Leopard 2 A4 tank from the 1st Tank Battalion, 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade (Polish), pushes to a staging point at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 29, 2022. (U.S. Army Capt. Alun Thomas) | Denmark and the Netherlands will jointly supply 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to Ukraine, the two countries announced on April 20."The Netherlands and Denmark today announce our intention to jointly acquire, refurbish and donate 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukr…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). In Video: Russian Loitering Munition Destroys American-Made Counter-Battery Radar In Donetsk. southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | On April 20, video footage surfaced online showing a recent Russian strike with a Lancet loitering munition against an American-made AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder counter-battery radar of Kiev forces in the special military operation zone. | The pinpoint Lancet strike destroyed the radar, which was r…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). ISIS Cells In Syria Killed More Than 100 People In Last 30 Days: Monitoring Group. southfront.org File image. | ISIS cells in Syria killed 105 people during the holy Islamic month of Ramadan that began on March 23 and ended on April 20, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The London-based pro-opposition monitoring group said in a report released on April 21 that ISIS carried out a total of 40 attacks in the past 30 days. 14 of the terrorist group's attacks took place in areas held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the country's northeastern region. At least six were killed there. | The remaining 2…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). Militants In Greater Idlib Want To Accuse Syrian, Russian Troops Of Attacking Civilians. southfront.org File image. | Militants occupying the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib are planning to accuse Syrian and Russian troops of using weapons against the civilian population, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, warned on April 20. | Several militant groups are active in Greater Idlib, where the Turkish military maintains a fairly large presence. However, the region is under the de-facto control of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at T…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). Syrian Army Clashes With Turkey's Proxies In Northern Aleppo, Kills Militant. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On April 20, heavy clashes broke out in the northern Aleppo countryside between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the so-called Syrian National Army (SNA), which is backed by Turkey. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the clashes took place in the village of Tadif. The small village is located right to the south of al-Bab town, the main stronghold of the Turkish military and its proxies in Syria's northern region. | During the clashes, the SAA targeted sev…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). U.S. Positions Troops Near Sudan As Fighting Between Army & RSF Intensifies. southfront.org A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit) | The United States military is moving additional troops and equipment to a Naval base in Djibouti to prepare for the possible evacuation of Embassy personnel from Sudan, where fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Response F…

Anonymous765 (2023-04-21). Wagner Dashes Ukrainian Hopes In Bakhmut. southfront.org |

noreply (2023-04-21). OK, People Are Starting Friday Things. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Arioch put up some The Allman Brothers. I know late Greg was a very not a good man but when people tell me about Southern Rock and mention Lynyrd Skynyrd (yeah, yeah, I know, Free Bird and this fucking Alabama thing) I always respond–Dicky Betts and Dan Toler's playing–try to repeat this live. So much feel, so much soul and virtuosity. And BTW, I am happy I saw Yes on their Fragile Anniversary tour in Seattle 20 years ago. Look at Jon–he is 78 years old and he sounds as fresh as he ever sounded.
But then again, Roger is 80 years old an he rocks arenas. I know, I was there in Tacoma. One of the best, ever.

noreply (2023-04-21). Comrade Li Shangfu Had A Very Productive Visit. smoothiex12.blogspot.com To understand why, just take a look. Emphasis on WHO conducted this study and why it is published now. |

Staff (2023-04-21). Brussels events demand freedom for Walid Daqqah, Khader Adnan, and all Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net Samidoun Brussels organized several solidarity activities on Thursday, 20 April to support two Palestinian prisoners, Walid Daqqah, the Palestinian intellectual, writer and freedom fighter struggling against a rare cancer after years of medical neglect; and Khader Adnan, the Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike for the past 75 days. They organized a solidarity action in Bethlehem …

Staff (2023-04-21). Catalan activists send a message to occupation profiteers on Palestinian Prisoners' Day. samidoun.net We are publishing the following statement from activists in Catalonia on direct actions for Palestinian prisoners' day targeting complicit businesses involved in the crimes against the Palestinian people: On April 17, Palestinian Prisoners' Day, graffiti and murals appeared on the headquarters of companies in Catalonia that profit from the genocide of the Palestinian people, such …

Nathan King (2023-04-21). Janet Yellen reaffirms U.S. no decoupling from China's economy. america.cgtn.com U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that "We do not seek to decouple our economy from China's." in a speech on Thursday. Find out more.

Paulo Cabral (2023-04-21). Lenovo holds Kickoff day in Brazil. america.cgtn.com The Latin American market is a key part of the Chinese company Lenovo's strategy for growth which held its global Kickoff day in Sao Paulo this week to discuss and present its plans for the future.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-04-21). Mandarin lessons grow in popularity in the U.S. america.cgtn.com Mandarin lessons are becoming quite popular in the U.S. The number of people studying the language has doubled in the last decade. Find out more.

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-04-21). New study highlights the impact of long COVID on Americans. america.cgtn.com The most recent MRI studies by the Radiological Society of North America have found that the long-term impacts of COVID can include significant brain abnormalities. See more.

Lucrecia Franco (2023-04-21). Chinese Language Day celebrated in Brazil. america.cgtn.com The celebration of Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro featured exhibitions and performances of China's millenary culture. See more.

Suheir Sheikh (2023-04-21). What is happening in Sudan? | Timeline. america.cgtn.com On Thursday, April 20, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for a three-day ceasefire in Sudan to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. He said it would enable trapped civilians to escape, seek medical treatment, food and other essentials. More than 300 people have been …

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Inside Southern Sons Active Club. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Piura No Longer A Fujimori Stronghold. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Seneca Nation Casinos And DOD Contracts: Bullets! Drones! Tanks! popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Ten Rivers Facing Pollution, Development, And Climate Change. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). The Meat Industry Is Advertising Like Big Oil. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Local Communities Are on the Frontlines of Climate Justice. progressive.org

Staff (2023-04-21). Blinkit app-delivery workers in India strike against increasing exploitation. peoplesdispatch.org Blinkit, a quick grocery delivery app in India, has slashed the pay of its delivery partners to as little as around USD 0.18 (Rs. 15) per delivery. Delivery partners in different parts of capital city New Delhi and across other Indian cities have gone on strike protesting this fall in their wages. These drivers regularly …

Staff (2023-04-21). El sistema de salud en Colombia podría ver por fin cambios que pongan a las personas por delante del lucro. peoplesdispatch.org Read in English here Con la entrada del gobierno de Gustavo Petro y Francia Márquez, que ha recogido las demandas y aspiraciones sociales de los sectores históricamente más excluidos de la población colombiana, se ha abierto la posibilidad de introducir una serie de cambios en el país en materia agropecuaria, energética, laboral, pensional y de …

Staff (2023-04-21). UK Police Arrest French Publisher For Refusing To Share Pass Codes For Phone. shadowproof.com The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and become a subscriber to Shadowproof's Dissenter Newsletter. British police invoked a terrorism law in the United Kingdom to question and later arrest a French publisher over his alleged involvement in protests in France. Ernest Moret is the …

WSWS (2023-04-21). Spain's PSOE-Podemos government sends Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. wsws.org This reckless war policy shared by all factions of the Spanish ruling class once again exposes the pro-imperialist, anti-worker character of Podemos and its pseudo-left allies across Europe.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Official autopsy report contradicts Georgia police claim that "Cop City" protester was killed in self-defense. wsws.org The official autopsy report released Wednesday destroys the official narrative that Manuel Terán fired the first shots at police before he was brutally gunned down.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Biden's "Irish roots" and the attack on migrants. wsws.org To study the Irish immigrant experience is to learn about social and political oppression under capitalism. It is a history that holds up a mirror to the present, into which Biden and the American media would prefer not peer.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Thousands of Blinkit delivery workers still on strike; Australia: Cleanaway garbage collection workers in Perth strike; New Zealand nurses hold national protests over deepening health crisis…

WSWS (2023-04-21). Defeat the CWU's rotten deal with Royal Mail! wsws.org

WSWS (2023-04-21). The UK's plummeting wages and the trade unions. wsws.org The massive fall in workers' incomes is the result of the trade union leadership's suppression and betrayal of the strike movement that began last Summer.

WSWS (2023-04-21). UK: RMT rail union edges closer to final sellout of rail dispute. wsws.org The RMT is now seeking to conclude the betrayal of its 20,000 members at the rail companies, after already imposing a sellout agreement on its 20,000 members working for the Network Rail infrastructure company.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Strike by over 100,000 Canadian federal government workers continues for third day. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to strikers on picket lines in Kitchener, Mississauga, and Quebec City, who are fighting for inflation-busting pay increases, job security and remote-work guarantees.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Australia: NSW Labor government closes PCR COVID testing sites. wsws.org The first substantive policy of the new Labor government in Australia's largest state is to prevent working people from getting tested to see if they have a potentially deadly illness.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Pentagon leaks intensify political crisis of Zelensky government. wsws.org As all the lies of the imperialist and Ukrainian war propaganda are blown to pieces, the fate of the Zelensky regime is becoming increasingly precarious.

WSWS (2023-04-21). US debt ceiling "debate" inaugurates new round of social austerity. wsws.org What has begun in Washington is not a repeat of previous conflicts over budget policy, but a fundamental turn by the US ruling elite to the destruction of long-established benefits like Social Security and Medicare.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Sri Lankan president still blocking local council polls while manoeuvring for an early presidential election. wsws.org Wickremesinghe is banking on the enthusiastic support of big business, the media and sections of the upper-middle class over his so-called ability to secure the IMF $2.9 billion bailout loan.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Homelessness soars in Australian state of Queensland. wsws.org The number of people accessing homelessness services in Queensland has risen by 22 percent in just four years—the fastest rate nationally.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Build a rank-and-file committee to continue the Rutgers strike! wsws.org The IYSSE urges Rutgers academic workers to build an independent rank-and-file committee to take leadership of the struggle out of the hands of the union bureaucracy.

WSWS (2023-04-21). "We're replaceable parts to GM, not human": Workers react to accident at Flint Truck plant. wsws.org Workers denounced unsafe conditions at the GM plant after a young worker was nearly crushed by a falling piece of heavy machinery.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Following nationwide trend, Iowa Senate passes bill to loosen child labor laws. wsws.org The Iowa bill represents the latest step in the campaign to dismantle child labor protections, amid a surge of child labor violations across the United States.

WSWS (2023-04-21). Uncrewed SpaceX rocket Starship explodes after launch. wsws.org The company's CEO, Elon Musk, claims the spacecraft will one day ferry humans to Mars.

WSWS (2023-04-21). US Supreme Court declines to hear case of Texas prisoner held in solitary confinement for 27 years. wsws.org The nation's high court declined to hear Dennis Hope's appeal of a Court of Appeals decision to dismiss his Eighth Amendment challenge to his imprisonment in solitary confinement for nearly three decades.

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-04-21). Más de 400 muertos y más de 3.500 heridos mientras las fuerzas de seguridad sudanesas siguen enfrentándose en zonas civiles. peoplesdispatch.org Los civiles se han visto obligados a atrincherarse en sus casas durante días sin suministro de agua ni electricidad, mientras los combates se suceden con armas cada vez más pesadas…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). 'In Mexico a revolution of consciousness is taking place' says Mexican president. peoplesdispatch.org During the daily press conference of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on April 4, Peoples Dispatch co-editor Zoe Alexandra had the opportunity to ask AMLO how he responds to right-wing attacks in Mexico and across the region. | He said that the right-wing is hypocritical and threatened by a government that builds with and for the people.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Ecuadorian prosecutors requests preventive detention of former president Lenín Moreno. peoplesdispatch.org Ecuador's State Attorney General's Office, on Wednesday, April 19, requested the preventive detention of former President Lenín Moreno after he failed to appear before the court as mandated in the Sinohydro case. Moreno is accused of receiving alleged bribes for the construction of the country's largest hydroelectric plant. The Attorney General's Office also requested pre-trial arrest of eight other defendants, including Moreno's wife Rocío González and their daughter Irina Moreno González. | On March 6, during a hearing for the formulation of charges, Judge Adrián Rojas ordered all 37 accused to appear biweekly…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Houthis apprehensive about US meddling in ongoing peace talks in Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org The US has increased its diplomatic activities with regard to the Yemen conflict following the announcement of talks between Houthis and Saudi Arabia. A key Houthi leader warned that the United States seeks to obstruct peace efforts…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-04-21). A brutal system replaced socialist health care in Europe. peoplesdispatch.org Matthew Read, researcher at the IF DDR, talks to the People's Health Dispatch about similarities between East Germany's and Yugoslavia's socialist health systems and the lessons to be learned from these systems…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-04-21). Between an ailing public sector and migration curbs, Zimbabwe's health workers left with few options. peoplesdispatch.org Zimbabwe has announced plans to criminalize the foreign recruitment of its health workers. Over 4,000 health workers have left the country since 2021, as the public health system continues to face issues of low pay and lack of infrastructure…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-04-21). WHO Europe's health workforce guidance doesn't protect East European health systems. peoplesdispatch.org The WHO's regional office for Europe recently

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). Tunisia starts water rationing amid five-year running drought. peoplesdispatch.org The authorities have announced cutting off of water supply for seven hours in the evening/night from April till September, with anyone found violating the order at risk of financial fine and jail term…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Bordering Belarus, Kaliningrad: Zelensky to attend NATO summit in Lithuania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 21, 2023 Stoltenberg announces Zelenskyy's plans to attend NATO summit in Vilnius NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said after a visit to Kyiv on Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had accepted his invitation to attend the upcoming Alliance summit in July. "President Zelenskyy and I also discussed the preparations for the upcoming …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Warfighting domain: U.S., Polish militaries sign space agreement. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Along with land, sea, air, cyber and cognitive domains. ==== Polish RadioApril 21, 2023 Poland, US sign deal to share space information Poland and the United States have signed an agreement to share services and information to enhance "space situational awareness," including about threats to satellites, according to officials. The deal was signed by Poland's …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Largest air exercise in NATO's 75-year history overlaps with massive combat drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 21, 2023 US Air National Guard will play big role in NATO's largest ever air exercise Preparations are underway for Air Defender 23, billed as the largest demonstration of allied air power in Europe in NATO's 74-year history. The multinational exercise, which has been in the works for four years and will …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Coup plot proceeds apace: U.S. viceroy leads purge of Georgian judiciary. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerApril 21, 2023 US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan Visits Constitutional Court in Batumi On April 20, US Ambassador Kelly Degnan visited the Constitutional Court of Georgia in Batumi [in conquered Adjara] and met with the judges. In the statement released by the court, it is written that during the meeting, the judges and …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). Pentagon chief meets Ukrainian counterpart, presides over 50-nation war council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley is also in attendance. ==== U.S. Department of DefenseApril 21, 2023 U.S.-Led Ukraine Defense Contact Group Convenes for 11th Discussion This morning, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for a bilateral discussion in advance of the 11th …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-21). New member Finland leads team in world's largest, 38-nation NATO cyber warfare exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of ExcellenceApril 21, 2023 World's largest cyber defense exercise Locked Shields kicks off in Tallinn The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (CCDCOE) annual cyber defence exercise Locked Shields 2023 started in Tallinn. For four days, more than 3,000 participants from 38 nations will…train tactical and strategical decision-making in …

Kyle Anzalone (2023-04-21). US Sending Abrams Tanks to Germany To Train Ukrainian Soldiers. news.antiwar.com America's top military officer said the Pentagon will ship 31 Abrams Tanks to Europe next month. Once in Germany, Ukrainian soldiers will train on the weapons platform until the tanks and troops are deployed to the battlefield. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, made the announcement while meeting with NATO partners …

Kyle Anzalone (2023-04-21). Leaked Docs: Ukraine Planned Attacks on Russian Forces in Syria. news.antiwar.com Kiev's military intelligence agency believed it could carry out attacks on Russian soldiers and Wagner Group forces in Syria, forcing Moscow to redeploy military assets from Ukraine. The story was reported by the Washington Post using documents released by Jack Teixeira. The Ukrainian defense officials believed they could use Kurdish forces to wage a proxy …

KATIE (2023-04-21). Moody's downgrades Israel's credit outlook. Time to divest? bdsmovement.net

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2023-04-21). The U.S. could use some separation of media and State. mronline.org The U.S. State Department's spokesperson Ned Price is being replaced by a man named Matthew Miller.

Editor (2023-04-21). While Biden unleashes climate bomb in Alaska, Cyclone Freddy ravages eastern Africa. mronline.org The U.S. corporate-controlled media are concealing the climate crisis's severity and breadth.

Vijay Prashad (2023-04-21). The death of over a thousand garment workers in Bangladesh. mronline.org On Wednesday 24 April 2013, 3,000 workers entered Rana Plaza, an eight-story building in the Dhaka suburb of Savar in Bangladesh.

Jason Hickel (2023-04-21). Universal public services: The power of decommodifying survival. mronline.org One of the central insights emerging from research on degrowth and climate mitigation is that universal public services are crucial to a just and effective transition.

Editor (2023-04-21). Lavrov arrives in Havana to promote Russia-Cuba cooperation. mronline.org Currently, Russia is one of Cuba's top ten trading partners, and both governments define their partnership as "strategic."

Ann Brown (2023-04-21). Spelman College To Inaugurate Dr. Helene D. Gayle As 11th President: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Historically Black College Spelman College is getting a new president. On April 28, Dr. Helene D. Gayle will be inaugurated as the 11th president of the Atlanta-based women's school. Rosalind Gates Brewer, chair of the Spelman College Board of Trustees and president and CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, will preside over the inauguration, followed by …

Ann Brown (2023-04-21). Dr. Sandy Darity Tells Dr. Phil Show Audience: The Reparations Number is $14 Trillion, $350,000 Each. moguldom.com On an episode of the Dr. Phil TV show entitled "Should We Allow Reparations to Black Americans?'" Dr. Phil and his guests debated whether reparations should be given to Black Americans. Longtime reparations advocate Dr. Sandy Darity, a Duke University economics professor, was one of the guests. Darity, who co-authored the book "From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black …

Rann Miller (2023-04-21). Opinion: Trump Is The First To Be Indicted But Others Should Have Come Before. moguldom.com Donald Trump was indicted in the state of New York for falsifying business records to cover up a much larger crime — illegally influencing a presidential campaign and election in his favor. He's the first president, current or former, to be indicted. That, and his being impeached twice, will assure his place in history. But …

Ann Brown (2023-04-21). Heart Expert: These 4 Foods Will Blow Up Your Cholesterol, Avoid Them to Prevent High Cholesterol. moguldom.com There are things one should eat to stay healthy. Your diet significantly influences your risk factors for certain diseases and medical conditions. That being said there are foods to avoid. One medical concern is high cholesterol. Your body actually needs cholesterol to work properly, but having too much can lead to heart problems. Cholesterol is …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). The Imperative of Political Education in a Miseducated Society. libya360.wordpress.com Jasmine Butler Table of Contents Introduction Anti-Intellectualism in Pop Culture Anti-Intellectualism in "Revolutionary" Spaces My Experiences As an Educator Revisiting Pedagogy of the Oppressed Dialogue The Role of the Political Educator Overcoming Pessimism Sources Introduction Education is under attack. Book bans and ahistorical curriculum adjustments have been sweeping the nation yet again, ranging from…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Why the Emergence of BRICS Is Reshaping the Global Economy and What It Means for Africa's Development. libya360.wordpress.com Steve Biko Wafula African leaders recognize the importance of engaging with the BRICS as a new and dynamic partner for Africa's development and integration. They are committed to building strategic and sustainable partnerships that advance Africa's interests and contribute to shaping the future of the global economy in a more equitable and inclusive manner. China…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Obsolete Cold War Attitudes are Holding Europe Back. libya360.wordpress.com Fiona Edwards In 2022, NATO powers allocated huge sums to Ukraine—about $50 billion from the US, ‚Ǩ52 billion from the EU and its member states, and £2.3 billion from Britain. Photo courtesy NATO. Recently, the United States has been followed by a number of European countries in supporting a cold war policy toward Russia and…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Ukraine: How Severodonetsk is Springing Back to Life. libya360.wordpress.com Arseniy Kotov A man cycling near the 'Azot' chemical plant. Severodonetsk, Lugansk People's Republic, March 2023. © RT / Arseniy Kotov, special report for RT Severodonetsk was Kiev's main fortress in the region, but when its troops realized the game was up they took revenge on their former base Severodonetsk is perhaps not as well…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). Successive Governments in Ukraine Have Accommodated Nazis to Counter Soviet Nostalgia. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury Interview with Ukrainian Communist Dmitri Kovalevich Every Ukrainian government after the collapse of the Soviet Union has accommodated neo-Nazi ideology to wash away nostalgia for the Soviet welfare state from the collective memory of its people, noted Ukrainian Communist organizer Dmitri Kovalevich in an interview with Orinoco Tribune. "Nationalist and neo-Nazi groups were…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-21). The Pilgrimage of European Politicians to Beijing, a Sign of Accelerating the Transformation of the World Order. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Terehov The first two weeks of April this year were a time of pilgrimage to the People's Republic of China (PRC) by European politicians of various ranks, representing some of the continent's leading states as well as trans-European structures. This in itself turned out to be one of the signs indicating the acceleration of…

_____ (2023-04-21). The Arctic Council: NATO and the Unipolar Pole? journal-neo.org What's The Point? What difference does the Russia-Ukraine conflict make to the Arctic? Are any polar bears being called up to fight? Will it affect the ice, or which ships can pass through it, and for what purpose? Norway said "it will prioritise a smooth transition with Russia as it plans to assume the chair […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-04-21). Heydar Aliyev and Zbigniew Brzezinski — what did they agree on?.. journal-neo.org

Jake Johnston (2023-04-21). Haitian Authorities Quietly Met with Defense Contractor, Former US General. cepr.net In late March, Wesley Clark, a retired four-star US military general and one-time Democratic presidential candidate, reached out to Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry. Clark was writing as chairman of the Studebaker Defense Group, a multinational security contractor that includes many former Pentagon and CIA officials among its ranks, and invited Henry to …

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-21). Jubilados exigen mejores condiciones de vida en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El PIT- CNT reclama un sistema integral de cuidados.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-21). Trabajadores ferroviarios realizan huelga en Alemania. telesurtv.net Se suspendió el transporte de mercancías por ferrocarril, y existen atascos en los patios de clasificación.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2023-04-21). Inauguran los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA 2023 en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El acto contó con la presencia del presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.

teleSUR- hvh -DRL (2023-04-21). Expresidente peruano Toledo rechaza cumplir pena en la cárcel. telesurtv.net Toledo expresó que "no le corro a la justicia, pero le pido por favor que no me maten en la cárcel".

teleSUR, dcdc -DRL (2023-04-21). Modifican normativa para sentencias de muerte en Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Al entrar en vigor, un juez de Florida podrá imponer la pena capital a un condenado si ocho de los doce jurados así lo recomiendan.

teleSUR, nama -DRL (2023-04-21). Denuncian en El Salvador abusos contra líderes ambientales. telesurtv.net El periodista Leonel Herrera explica que la acusación contra los activistas viola la Ley de Reconciliación Nacional.

teleSUR- hvh -DRL (2023-04-21). Alberto Fernández anuncia que no se presentará a la reelección. telesurtv.net El mandatario señaló en un mensaje en redes sociales que el próximo 10 de diciembre "entregaré la banda presidencial".

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Petro pide a Biden eliminar medidas coercitivas a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Las medidas contra Venezuela se endurecieron bajo el Gobierno de Donald Trump (2017-2021) con restricciones económicas contra varios funcionarios venezolanos.

teleSUR, nama -DRL (2023-04-21). Declarará en Brasil exministro aparecido en video golpista. telesurtv.net El juez del Supremo instó al Gobierno a que informe acerca de los interrogatorios a los implicados del 8 de enero.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-21). Coalición opositora paraguaya anuncia gabinete ante elecciones. telesurtv.net La propuesta al Ejecutivo por la coalición opositora destacó que "aquí vamos a estar todos los paraguayos".

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Presentan nuevo referéndum para votar por estatus de Puerto Rico. telesurtv.net En noviembre del 2023 el pueblo de Puerto Rico decidirá el estatus de su país con respecto a Estado Unidos.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-21). Musulmanes llaman a la paz durante fiesta del Aíd al Fitr. telesurtv.net El rey de Arabia Saudí, bin Abdulaziz, realizó su oración en el Palacio Al Salam, ubicada en la ciudad costera de Yeda.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-21). Renuncia por acoso secretario de Justicia del Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Los empleados testificaron que Dominic Raab los intimidaba. El premier británico, Rishi Sunak, aceptó su renuncia.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Presidente de Brasil llega a Portugal en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Tras visitar los principales socios comerciales del gigante suramericano (China, Estados Unidos y Argentina), Lula vuelve la atención al viejo continente.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-21). Cinco obras legadas por Mark Twain al mundo. telesurtv.net Además de sus libros, verdaderos clásicos de la literatura universal, Twain también tuvo una exitosa carrera como comediante.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-04-21). Chile anuncia política de explotación del mineral de Litio. telesurtv.net El mandatario habló de las grandes reservas del país del llamado "oro blanco" como una oportunidad de crecimiento económico.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-21). OMS eleva a 413 la cifra de muertos por enfrentamientos en Sudán. telesurtv.net La ONU demandó en el jueves una tregua en Sudán durante la celebración del Aíd al Fitr, que pone fin al mes sagrado de ramadán.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-21). Gobierno haitiano y la ONU firman acuerdo de cooperación. telesurtv.net El convenio ofrece un enfoque global e integral, centrado en promover a largo plazo la gobernabilidad, la seguridad, el Estado de Derecho.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-21). Denuncian intentos de desestabilización de oposición argentina. telesurtv.net Los grupos opositores al presidente Alberto Fernández tratan de generar una crisis económica y una megadevaluación del peso argentino.

teleSUR, AMQ, JGN, SH (2023-04-21). Conoce cinco innovaciones para lograr un mundo sostenible. telesurtv.net El significado de la palabra creatividad puede abarcar desde la expresión artística hasta la resolución de problemas en un contexto socioeconómico.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-21). Ataque israelí deja dos heridos en el sur de Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El alcalde de Beita, denunció que los soldados israelíes irrumpieron en un barrio de la urbe, provocando enfrentamientos con los locales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-21). Venezuela se clasifica al Mundial de fútbol sub'17. telesurtv.net Con la clasificación alcanzada el jueves al Mundial sub 17, la selección venezolana igualó la gesta conseguida en 2013.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-21). Detienen a 100 personas en operativo de seguridad en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Seguridad Pública de Costa Rica indicó que 87 de los arrestados son sospechosos de cometer algún tipo de delito.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-21). Acnur alerta sobre situación migratoria en la frontera peruana. telesurtv.net La Acnur y la OIM denunciaron que se han registrado casos de abusos sexuales, aumentando el riesgo de las niñas, mujeres y comunidad LGTBI+.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-04-21). Eclipse total solar oscurece el noreste de Australia. telesurtv.net Partes de Australia, Indonesia y Timor Oriental se vieron inmersos en la oscuridad en pleno día por el eclipse total.

infobrics (2023-04-21). South Korea opens the door for Ukrainian false flag attack on civilians. infobrics.org Yoon's wish to deliver weapons to Ukraine endangers South Korea.

infobrics (2023-04-21). BRICS — a New World Order. infobrics.org The BRICS nations have long been challenging the existing world political order and are about to reset the global monetary system, says Azza Radwan Sedky…

infobrics (2023-04-21). Why Russia Will Remain India's Most Trusted Strategic Partner. infobrics.org The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow last month and the summit he had with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has sharply divided opinion among Indian experts…

infobrics (2023-04-21). Egypt's Membership of BRICS: Opportunities and Prospects. infobrics.org The expansion of Egypt's strategic relations with Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa and India and the increase of joint projects and investments between the two sides are motivations for official participation in BRICS…

cameron orr (2023-04-21). Marxist IQ: Earth Day edition. cpusa.org 1. While anti-Marxists accused Marx of being uninterested in environmental questions, Marx a. saw capitalism as alienating people from nature. b. saw the interaction of labor with the natural environment as the basis of wealth and civilization. c. saw capitalist technology in agriculture turning the forces of production into forces of destruction of the …

cameron orr (2023-04-21). Paul Robeson mural in D.C. vandalized. cpusa.org This article originally appeared in People's World. On the late evening of Sunday, April 16, bypassers caught a young white graffiti artist tagging and defacing the Paul Robeson mural on the historic U St. corridor in northwest D.C. A video was widely shared on social media by the Washingtonian Problems account on Instagram and …

_____ (2023-04-21). The World is Not Enough for Crazy Western Warmongers… NATO Launches Biggest-Ever War Drills in Atlantic AND Pacific. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-04-21). The Great Chinese Can-Can Twist and Turn for Emmanuel Macron. strategic-culture.org We need to learn where the borderline of strategic autonomy of Europe is (if there is any). | The President of France, Emanuel Macron, was sent off to Beijing with high hopes that he would successfully convert the President of China, Xi Jinping. Quite unexpectedly, Macron got back from China as if the complete opposite occurred. Macron's journey to Beijing was surely not anywhere

_____ (2023-04-21). Biden DOJ Indicts Four Americans for 'Weaponized' Free Speech. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | The Washington Post Federal authorities charged four Americans on Tuesday with roles in a malign campaign pushing pro-Kremlin propaganda in Florida and Missouri — expanding a previous case that charged a Russian operative with running illegal influence agents within the United States. | The FBI signaled its interest in the alleged activities in a series of raids last summer, at which point authorities charged a Moscow man, Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov, with working for years on behalf of Russian government of…

_____ (2023-04-21). Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu Claims 'The Whole World Hates America'. strategic-culture.org BY Safak COSTU | Turkish Interior Minister Sàºleyman Soylu Criticizes America and Europe | In a bold statement, Turkish Interior Minister Sàºleyman Soylu has claimed that "the whole world hates America" while suggesting that Europe is merely a pawn of the United States. Soylu further downplayed Europe's significance, asserting that it is a trend in America's column. | Soylu's Comments Reflect Anti-American Sentiments | Sàºleyman Soylu's remarks reflect a growing anti-American sentiment in some segments of the international community. By claiming that "the whole world hates America," Soylu is highli…

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). How Union Workers Are Fighting to Save Veterans. independentmediainstitute.org Gregory Washington joined the Marines at 18 and fought in the Gulf War, only to return—traumatized, unemployed, adrift—to an America that seemed as unfamiliar and daunting to him as the places he encountered overseas. It took Washington years to find a family-sustaining job, secure his disability benefits, and reacclimate to civilian life. Now, he's a …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). TV Writers Flex Their Union Power. independentmediainstitute.org Television has been experiencing a boom in the United States, the likes of which has never been seen before. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there were 532 scripted TV shows that were broadcast or streamed the year before—an all-time high. In 2022, there were 599. In fact, according to FX Network Research, since 2012 …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). Six Questions for a World That Seems to Be Losing Interest in Democracy. independentmediainstitute.org What do we know, and what can we support about the following? 1. The Psychology of the Scarcity Experience Humans across all evolutionary forms have faced scarcity—from the impact of weather on the food supply to competition with nonhuman animals for food and shelter. The experience of material scarcity of this scale generated an individual …

Brittani Banks (2023-04-21). Exploring Community Care Systems in Boston Inspired by bell hooks. independentmediainstitute.org "[O]ne of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone," wrote bell hooks in the 1994 book Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom. While her work builds on that of Black feminist scholars before her—like Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, …

JANET (2023-04-21). Is one Germany better than two? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto April 20, 2023 Was it better for the world's oppressed and exploited to have one German state or two? The question arises as news reports say that the Berlin regime is sending MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine, to be used in the U.S./NATO proxy war against Russia. German imperialism is sending Soviet jet fighters to make war on Russia. Of course, the question is distorted as presented. We must first answer the question: Which class is to lead and guide this German state? The jet fighters were part of the war material the Soviet Union left in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), after Soviet troo…

JANET (2023-04-21). Events for MUMIA in NYC (April 22) & Philly (April 23) organized by Free Mumia Coalition (NYC). iacenter.org Over three years ago, hopes were raised when Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner revealed the "discovery" of six boxes of evidence in Mumia Abu-Jamal's unjust 1981 conviction. These boxes contained new evidence of Munia's innocence, judicial and police misconduct in the suppression of this evidence for decades, and the failure to share this evidence with Mumia's legal teams during his original trial and subsequent appeals of his conviction. However, on March 31 of this year, Judge Lucretia Clemons continued the tradition of the "Mumia Exception" in denying the most recent appeal filed by Mumia's lawyers…

JANET (2023-04-21). UNAC Statement on the indictment of the African People's Socialist Party, petition link & donation link. iacenter.org The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) condemns the indictment of Omali Yeshiteli, chairman of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and other members for expressing their views on Ukraine. The indictment charges them of "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere illegally in U.S. elections." This indictment attempts to criminalize freedom of speech and discourage all who oppose U.S. foreign policy from expressing their views. This attack on the APSP and on freedom of speech should also be seen in the light of other cases that the government has used…

JANET (2023-04-21). A comparison of mental health care: the United States and Cuba. iacenter.org By Sue Harris April 20, 2023 The writer is co-author of "Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory for the 21st Century: Evolving Self," published by Lexington Books. She has been a practicing psychotherapist since 1968. Until the 1970s, psychiatric hospitals in the U.S. were huge, much like prisons, warehousing thousands of people diagnosed as "insane." There was little therapy, besides electro and insulin shock, with a low "cure" rate. Many people went in, but few came out to integrate productively with society. There were exceptions, hospitals that employed talk therapy and therapeutic environments with a trained an…

JANET (2023-04-21). As pension cut becomes French law: Unions fight back. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel April 18, 2023 Following the April 14 rubber-stamp approval by France's Constitutional Council, on April 15 President Emmanuel Macron signed into law the unpopular "reform" bill cutting workers' pensions. Caen, France, April 13. Banner reads "No to working longer" The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), the most militant of the union federations in the "Bloc" of eight union confederations leading the fight against pension changes, immediately called for protest actions at the end of April. The united workers' movement called for a massive response on May Day, a traditional day of mass worker demons…

Esther Schrader (2023-04-21). 'Pivot Point': SPLC celebrates life of minister killed during civil rights protest. splcenter.org

splcenter (2023-04-21). 30 years after landmark Supreme Court hate crime case, prevention must be our focus. splcenter.org

Cathy Peters (2023-04-21). Protesters urge Randwick Council not to fly Israeli flag. greenleft.org.au Randwick locals called a protest, with the help of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, outside Randwick City Council chambers to call on it reconsider flying the flag of an apartheid regime. Cathy Peters reports.

Darren Saffin (2023-04-21). Workers to pay for AUKUS nuclear subs. greenleft.org.au Labor's commitment to tax cuts for the rich and the $368 billion submarine deal means that even more funding will be cut from already stretched health, aged care, education and welfare services. Darren Saffin reports.

Steve O'Brien (2023-04-21). David Bradbury: Anthony Albanese is taking Australia on a road to war. greenleft.org.au Steve O'Brien caught up with David Bradbury, independent filmmaker and twice Academy Award-nominated director and producer, at the 2023 Climate Camp in Newcastle. Bradbury's latest film, The Road To War, is currently being screened around Australia.

Staff (2023-04-21). What a Supporter of Peace Can Know and Do on Memorial Day. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-04-21). David Swanson and David Gibbs Talking War and Peace on the Santita Jackson Show. davidswanson.org

Special to People's World (2023-04-21). CPUSA condemns white supremacist violence, whether by police or racist front-door vigilantes. peoplesworld.org Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot twice on April 13 in Kansas City, Mo., by 85-year-old Andrew Lester after Yarl rang his doorbell. Yarl was released from the hospital on April 17. Lester faces charges of assault in the first degree and criminal action. Clay County attorney Zachary Thompson said, "I can tell you …

Seth Borenstein, Wanjohi Kabukuru, Fabiano Maisonnave, Sibi Arasu (2023-04-21). Earth's warriors, young and old, keep battling and hoping. peoplesworld.org They fight for Earth. Young and old, famous and not so well known, there are many people from around the globe who make it their mission to try and save the planet, especially from the ravages of climate change. They find themselves often pitted against powerful forces. One group is the generations that will live …

Albert Bender (2023-04-21). Thousands in Nashville form miles-long human chain linking arms for gun control. peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—Thousands of demonstrators linked arms to form a human chain over three miles long to support efforts for gun reform. On April 18, a line of protesters stretched from Monroe Carrell Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University to the State Capitol. The demonstration was organized by Voices for a Safer Tennessee, a community coalition, to support the push for …

Raymond Nat Turner (2023-04-21). POETRY: The Tennessee Three speak in We. peoplesworld.org "Alabama got me so upset, Tennessee made me lose my rest…" —Nina Simone, "Mississippi Goddamn" I. Cherokees "on the road again." Violently herded West. Ethnically-cleansed on crimson Trail of Tears. Forcibly moved off Tennessee homeland to Oklahoma—Where land acknowledgment ain't enough… II. Lorraine Motel balcony; Audubon Ballroom; Mississippi driveway; Chicago bedroom; UCLA lunchroom polling places—Our …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-21). Biden Labor Department nominee Su fends off Republican attacks. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Fending off Senate Republican attacks, notably over jobless insurance payment fraud when she was California's Labor Commissioner, U.S. Labor Department Under Secretary Julie Su appeared on her way to Senate Labor Committee approval as DOL Secretary. But her fate beyond the scheduled April 26 confirmation vote on the Democratic-controlled committee is uncertain, for factors beyond …

C.J. Atkins (2023-04-21). 'Until Tomorrow, Comrades' completes Manuel Tiago translation project: An interview with the translator. peoplesworld.org Until Tomorrow, Comrades has just been published as the eighth and final entry in the International Publishers project of issuing all of Manuel Tiago's fiction in English. Manuel Tiago was the pen name for longtime Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) leader àÅlvaro Cunhal. People's World interviews the translator, our staff colleague and Cultural Editor Eric A. …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-21). Brooklyn center fights for immigrant worker injured for life. peoplesworld.org BROOKLYN, N.Y.—In February 2021, David Davila, a worker for Brooklyn-based Best Super Clean, a firm that sends teams to building demolition sites to clean up debris, was carrying a load down eight floors of a building that was coming down. He wasn't wearing a safety harness, because Best didn't provide one. He didn't have personal …

Marilyn Bechtel (2023-04-21). Estudiantes asistentes para formar un sindicato en los campus de la Universidad Estatal de California. peoplesworld.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los estudiantes trabajadores del sistema de la Universidad Estatal de California lanzaron el esfuerzo de organización estudiantil no académico más grande en la historia de los EE. 10,000 asistentes estudiantiles, en su mayoría estudiantes universitarios, que trabajan en funciones de apoyo en los 23 campus del sistema CSU en todo el estado. …

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-04-21). Filtraciones, juegos, trampas y dos armas humeantes. globalizacion.ca Al director, productor y guionista de cine Guy Ritchie, creador de la película que lleva una parte del nombre de este artículo, no se le hubiera ocurrido semejante desvarío como las filtraciones de documentos clasificados del Pentágono. | Docenas de páginas…

Julio C. Gambina (2023-04-21). Argentina — Inflación y dólar en la crisis política. globalizacion.ca El fenómeno visible es la suba de precios, del 7,7% en marzo y anualizada del 104,3% con perspectiva de escalar. | Parte de esos precios se expresa en la presión por la suba del tipo de cambio, sea el oficial que…

CounterSpin (2023-04-21). Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone, Donna Murch on Rutgers Labor Action. fair.org CounterSpin230421.mp3 Washington Post ( This week on CounterSpin: The Supreme Court has briefly punted their decision on restricting access to medication abortion drug mifepristone. The American Medical Association

Staff (2023-04-21). Yemen: Deadly Stampede at Charity Event Illustrates Desperation in Nation Devastated by Years of War. democracynow.org In Yemen, at least 79 people were killed and over 300 injured in a stampede on Wednesday in the capital city of Sana'a. The crowd crush began after armed Houthis fired into the air to control the crowd, striking electrical equipment and causing it to explode. The tragic deaths come as Yemen continues to face one of the world's largest humanitarian crises following years of fighting between U.S.-backed Saudi forces and the Houthi rebels. While a ceasefire began a year ago, no agreement has been reached yet on making it permanent. We speak to Ali Jameel, the accountability and redress director of Mwatan…

Staff (2023-04-21). "Colonizing Our Community": Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explodes in Texas as Feds OK New LNG Projects. democracynow.org We get an update from South Texas, where Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket blew up four minutes after launch Friday and residents reported particulates or ash rained down on their neighborhoods near the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We speak with Bekah Hinojosa of Another Gulf Is Possible, who has been targeted for participating in protests against SpaceX. She says, "We're clearly being exploited by a billionaire and his pet project." She also responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval Thursday of three new liquified natural gas projects in the area.

Staff (2023-04-21). Gun Capitalism: How Lobbyists & GOP Fight Regulation & Push Gun Ownership Despite Deadly Shootings. democracynow.org We discuss the U.S. gun violence epidemic with historian Andrew McKevitt, who says, "We ought to conceive of our gun problem as a problem of gun capitalism." He covers the history of the proliferation of individual gun ownership since World War II in his forthcoming book, Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture & Control in Cold War America. McKevitt also discusses how the NRA and pro-gun lobby impedes progress on gun control through the implicit threat of "political violence."…

Staff (2023-04-21). Headlines for April 21, 2023. democracynow.org Sudan's Warring Factions Announce 72-Hour Ceasefire, But Fighting Continues, Accelerating Ice Melt from Greenland and Antarctica Is Driving Sea Levels Higher, Ukraine's Zelensky Asks NATO Leader for Invitation to Join Alliance, Labor Secretary Nominee Julie Su Defends Pro-Union Views in Senate Confirmation Hearing, Ugandan President Asks Parliament to Make Draconian Anti-LGBTQ Bill Even Harsher, House Republicans Approve Bill Banning Trans Women and Girls from Scholastic Sports Teams, Colin Kaepernick to Fund Autopsy of Lashawn Thompson; Protesters Demand Closure of Fulton Co. Jail, Richard Glossip Fa…

Amy Westervelt (2023-04-21). Big oil firms touted algae as climate solution. Now all have pulled funding. nationofchange.org ExxonMobil, the last remaining proponent of green algae biofuel, ends research.

Julia Conley (2023-04-21). Critics say new revelations in judicial record bolster case for Thomas impeachment. nationofchange.org "DOJ is the only agency positioned to truly hold Thomas accountable, because Thomas's conduct is more than unethical—it's likely criminal."

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-21). Jack Teixeira, US Airman First Class, faces 15 years in prison for leaking Pentagon documents. nationofchange.org The leaked documents "revealed U.S. assessments of the war in Ukraine as well as sensitive secrets about American allies."

Ari Paul (2023-04-21). Fox settlement shows press freedom isn't incompatible with accountability. nationofchange.org Can there be some measure of accountability for victims of defamation by right-wing rage machines like Fox without sacrificing free press rights? Because this settlement showed just that.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-21). Is the BBC the Most Corrupt Broadcaster in the World? expose-news.com BBC staff like to pretend that they have the right to the high moral ground. In reality the BBC (which is, let us never forget, a Government approved, Government controlled propaganda machine) …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-21). A history of Davos meetings in context of events at the time. expose-news.com This is a tour down memory lane and explores the history of the World Economic Forum ("WEF"). It has been shaping and shaped by geopolitics for decades. Leaders from around the world …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-21). The dire situation we are facing cannot be righted without restoring truth. expose-news.com Today's education, politics, science, medicine, and media have failed us. Pandemic policy has changed the rules and distorted the truth. Like you, I am always hopeful of better times ahead — changed …

The Exposé (2023-04-21). Climate Change Lockdowns disguised as "15 Minute Cities" are being introduced under the UN Agenda 2030 Directive & WEF Great Reset plan. expose-news.com Your Government is pushing ahead with plans to bring 15-minute cities to a location near you. They are a brainchild of the UNs Agenda 2030, and are in effect Climate Change lockdowns. …

The Exposé (2023-04-21). BREAKING — Just 0.3% of Scientists agree Humanity is causing Climate Change; NOT 97% as falsely spread by the UN. expose-news.com You have likely heard that 97% of scientists agree on human-driven climate change. The overwhelming majority of scientists take no view on the question of whether climate change is man-made, for it …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. People with Parkinson's disease can experience tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, loss of automatic movements, speech and writing changes, and impaired posture and balance. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's…

Aseel Mousa (2023-04-21). Israel delays treatment to child with lung disease. electronicintifada.net Eight-year-old repeatedly refused permission to leave Gaza for urgent care.

Evan Reif (2023-04-21). The Atrocity Mill: How the West Conjures Up Atrocities Overseas to Cover for its Own. covertactionmagazine.com Recently, American doctor and ex-Marine Pete Reed was killed near the city of Bakhmut in Ukraine. Since his death, Reed has been lionized as a selfless hero who lived a life of service. Ukrainian sources are quick to condemn his death as a horrible atrocity and Russian war crime. Reed was a doctor working for …

Cristina Escobar (2023-04-21). 'No Borders, Just Flavors': Your New Favorite Cooking Show (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com Produced by the largest grassroots immigrant youth rights group, United We Dream, 'No Borders, Just Flavors' features young immigrants battling it out in the kitchen to see who has the better dish while sharing what their recipe means to them.

Latino USA (2023-04-21). Head Down: Part II (A Latino USA Podcast). latinorebels.com In the second and last episode of "Head Down," a two-part special from Futuro Investigates and Latino USA, in collaboration with Prism, we shift the focus to look at the systems put in place by the U.S. government and why they're constantly failing workers in the H-2A visa program, even when they speak up.

The Associated Press (2023-04-21). Chile Leader Wants State to Share in Lithium Extraction. latinorebels.com President Gabriel Boric has announced a plan to require that private companies take Chile's government on as a partner in the extraction of lithium, which is in high demand around the world for use in electric batteries.

Juan Cole (2023-04-21). Biden is Running in '24: Top 3 Reasons he'll Likely win by a Landslide. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Joe Biden is planning to declare next week that he will seek a second term as president according to Jeff Zeleny, Phil Mattingly, Kevin Liptak and Arlette Saenz at CNN. The overwhelming likelihood is that he will win that second term. There are many reasons to come to this …

Arzu Geybullayeva (2023-04-21). Many Female Voters see Turkey's May 14 Elections as Crucial to Future of Women's Rights. juancole.com Written byArzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org) — In a report that was published in 2007 by European Stability Initiative, a think tank, Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) was hailed for bringing about reforms to empower women since coming to power in 2002. "If this report had been written in 1999, the year Turkey …

Raging Grannies (2023-04-21). Saturday 4/22: No Matter the SCOTUS decision Hit the Streets! indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA…

Allan Fisher (2023-04-21). Friday 4/28: Honduras Update. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine) UC Santa Cruz…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-21). Austria: Convocatoria Festival Internacional de Video y Cine Político "Carlota" indybay.org Festival Internacional de Video y Cine Político "Carlota", que celebra el 24 y 25 de noviembre de 2023 su primera edición. Se celebra de forma presencial en Viena (Austria).

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-21). Gut bacteria use super-polymers to dodge antibiotics. imperial.ac.uk Gut bacteria exchange drug-resistant DNA and form infectious biofilms more easily than expected.

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-04-21). Pfizer MATISSE Trial Targets Pregnant Women for Bivalent RSV Vaccine. globalresearch.ca

Jim Cole (2023-04-21). U.S.-NATO Involvement in the 2014 Ukraine Coup and Maidan Massacre: The Soft Power Ecosystem and Beyond. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-04-21). Poland's New Border Fence at Kalingrad and "Himars Academy" Escalates Tensions with Russia. globalresearch.ca

Essam Abdelrasul Bubaker Elkorghli (2023-04-21). U.S. Out of Africa: Voices from the Struggle. globalresearch.ca

Mac Slavo (2023-04-21). Scientists Still Warning of the "Next Pandemic" globalresearch.ca

Rebekah Barnett (2023-04-21). High Court Turns Its Back on Australian Babies in Unprecedented Decision. globalresearch.ca

Igor Chudov (2023-04-21). New York City to Track Personal Food Choices to Reduce CO2 Emissions. globalresearch.ca

Sophia Cai (2023-04-21). U.S. House China Committee to War-game Taiwan Invasion Scenario. globalresearch.ca

Jeremy Loffredo (2023-04-21). ICC's Putin Arrest Warrant Based on State Dept-funded Report that Debunked Itself. globalresearch.ca

Jordan Schachtel (2023-04-21). Worldwide "Big Money" Vaxx Operation: U.S. Government Green-lights Seventh COVID Shot, In the EU, 10 Additional Vaxx Shots Contemplated. globalresearch.ca

Mark Taliano (2023-04-21). COVID Crimes. When Will the Perpetrators be Prosecuted? globalresearch.ca

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2023-04-21). USAID Board Member Says 'New World Order' Will Continue Despite a Rising Multipolar World. globalresearch.ca

William Walter Kay (2023-04-21). Who Exactly Is Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief? "Is Zelensky being set-up as a Scapegoat?" globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-04-21). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-04-21). Selected Articles: BRICS De-dollarization Hype — But Will Reality Begin to Dawn, that Nothing New Is on the Table, Really? globalresearch.ca By The geopolitical situation today appears new and different because of the alleged upsca…

Staff (2023-04-21). Canciller de Singapur reafirma voluntad de afianzar vínculos con Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Singapur, Vivian Balakrishnan, manifestó la voluntad de su país de afianzar las relaciones con Cuba en áreas como la biotecnología, el turismo y la administración portuaria. Balakrishnan, de visita oficial en Cuba, intercambió con el canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

Staff (2023-04-21). Con casi todas las luces de la tarde (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Tuve la suerte de apartar los ojos de la pantalla de la PC y descubrir esta película en la pantalla del cielo. El lienzo ha estado ahí por casi una eternidad, millones de atardeceres han sido y serán, pero no ha habido ni habrá uno igual a otro. Esta película-de-una-sola-vez duró 51 minutos. Pude tomar algunas breves escenas, que sinceramente no le hacen justicia.

Staff (2023-04-21). Flora Borrego: Soy una actriz con total sentido de pertenencia con su personaje (+ Podcast y Fotos). cubadebate.cu Flora Borrego y Adriana Estrada son dos mujeres apasionadas, intensas, que se equivocan para poder aprender, continuar y seguir equivocándose. "El que no se arriesga no gana. Las dos son osadas, creen en lo que aman y luchan por eso, tratan de ponerse en la piel del otro", agrega la actriz que interpreta a una de las tres protagonistas en Asuntos Pendientes.

Staff (2023-04-21). El origen del Botánico de Gijón está en Cuba: Así se creó el Jardín. cubadebate.cu "Una nueva joya del paraíso natural que es Asturias". Así se presentaba aquel 25 de abril de 2003, día de su inauguración, el Jardín Botánico Atlántico de Gijón. Eso fue hace 20 años y ese es el aniversario que ahora se festeja desde el Ayuntamiento con un programa de actividades. Pero la historia del gran jardín de Gijón había comenzado mucho antes. Y en Cuba.

Staff (2023-04-21). Expresidente peruano Alejandro Toledo, acusado de corrupción, se entrega en EEUU. cubadebate.cu Alejandro Toledo, expresidente de Perú, se entregó este viernes a autoridades estadounidenses para comenzar el proceso de extradición a su país. En Perú, Toledo, de 77 años, fue acusado de haber recibido al menos 31 millones de dólares durante su mandato presidencial (2001-2006).

Staff (2023-04-21). Genéticamente hablando: Dossier para interesados en estudiar genética (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu øQué es la Genética, qué materias estudian los genetistas y qué importancia tiene la especialidad para la medicina como la conocemos ahora y hacia el futuro? A propuesta de una joven estudiante de preuniversitario, durante dos emisiones de nuestro podcast, la Dra. Beatriz Marcheco Teruel, responde esas y otras interrogantes.

Staff (2023-04-21). La UE ha suministrado más de 600 millones de euros en armamentos a Ucrania. cubadebate.cu Josep Borrell, alto representante de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, tuiteó que el bloque ha suministrado más de 600 millones de euros en municiones y misiles a Ucrania. El también vicepresidente de la Comisión Europea informó que la UE ha entrenado a más de 16 000 soldados ucranianos.

Staff (2023-04-21). Sara Lovera: El feminismo es un asunto de libertad. cubadebate.cu Sara Lovera habla con la convicción de quien sabe que lleva mucho tiempo diciendo, pero que le quedan todavía muchas cosas por contar. Periodista, feminista, activista por la equidad y contra la violencia de género, asegura que una clave importante para entender de qué van estas luchas pasa por comprender el concepto de libertad.

Staff (2023-04-21). Vale no vale: Firma digital, urbanidad, precios y mipymes. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate continúa con su sección Vale-No vale para reconocer, una vez más gracias a los comentarios y correos de los lectores, todo aquello que vale porque mejora nuestras vidas, desarrolla el país o nos hace mejores ciudadanos, y señalar también todo lo que no vale y merece ser cambiado.

Staff (2023-04-21). Héctor Marcos: °De pelotero a ciclista, de Cabaiguán a La Habana, de comisario a condecorado! cubadebate.cu Por esa compleja y mágica labor de hacer cumplir con excelencia lo establecido en los reglamentos de la Unión Ciclista Internacional, Héctor Marcos recibió este 20 de abril la Orden al Mérito de Copaci, máxima distinción para honrar a quienes han contribuido al desarrollo del ciclismo en nuestro continente.

trtworld (2023-04-21). Tickets for final game of UEFA Champions League now on sale. trtworld.com Set to be held on June 10 in Türkiye's Istanbul, prices for the game vary according to the official UEFA category allocated to fans, each of whom may purchase a maximum of two tickets. | Tickets for final game of UEFA Champions League now on sale…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Sudan fighting eases as rival generals agree to three-day Eid ceasefire. trtworld.com More than 400 people have died in the seven days of conflict between the army and the RSF paramilitary led by two powerful commanders who had earlier orchestrated a coup together in 2019. | Sudan fighting eases as rival generals agree to three-day Eid ceasefire…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Sudan army general vows transition to democracy but Eid truce falls apart. trtworld.com Explosions and gunfire ring out through capital Khartoum, even as the WHO says the death toll in the conflict between the military and paramilitary has shot past 400. | Sudan army general vows transition to democracy but Eid truce falls apart…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Major companies leave top British business lobby after rape allegations. trtworld.com Since 2018, there have been several allegations by women who worked or are working at the Confederation of British Industry, which represents 190,000 businesses. | Major companies leave top British business lobby after rape allegations…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Guantanamo inmates showing signs of 'accelerated ageing', says ICRC. trtworld.com The prison came to symbolise the excesses of the US's "war on terror" because of harsh interrogation methods that critics have said amounted to torture. | Guantanamo inmates showing signs of 'accelerated ageing', says ICRC…

trtworld (2023-04-21). 'Earth is dying': Climate protesters launch four-day mass action in London. trtworld.com Thousands gathered at Westminster to kick off the event, called "The Big One", joined by several climate organisations. | 'Earth is dying': Climate protesters launch four-day mass action in London…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Serb party calls for poll boycott in north Kosovo amid rising tensions. trtworld.com In March, Pristina and Belgrade verbally agreed to implement a Western-backed plan to improve ties and defuse tensions in northern Kosovo by offering more autonomy to local Serbs. | Serb party calls for poll boycott in north Kosovo amid rising tensions…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Floods, droughts, heatwaves: UN says fearsome weather patterns defined 2022. trtworld.com The United Nations climate agency's State of Global Climate 2022 report describes menacing weather conditions that cost billions globally. | Floods, droughts, heatwaves: UN says fearsome weather patterns defined 2022…

trtworld (2023-04-21). UK deputy PM Dominic Raab quits after probe says he bullied civil servants. trtworld.com Resignation follows findings into eight formal complaints that the deputy leader and justice secretary had been abusive toward staff members during a previous stint in that office and while serving as Britain's foreign secretary and Brexit secretary. | UK deputy PM Dominic Raab quits after probe says he bullied civil servants…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Muslims bid farewell to Ramadan, begin Eid al Fitr holidays. trtworld.com Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Sudan begin Eid al Fitr on Friday, while Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and India will celebrate the holiday on Saturday as there were no sightings of the Shawwal crescent there. | Muslims bid farewell to Ramadan, begin Eid al Fitr holidays…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Ailing elephant sparks debate about future of Pakistan's Karachi Zoo. trtworld.com Despite public outcry after video of elephant Noor Jehan limping and struggling to stand went viral on media, government says it has no plans to close Karachi Zoo. | Ailing elephant sparks debate about future of Pakistan's Karachi Zoo…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Indonesia's ruling bloc backs Java governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency. trtworld.com Governor of one of Indonesia's most populous provinces, Central Java, has been the frontrunner in several opinion polls this year and goes up against two popular opposition figures. | Indonesia's ruling bloc backs Java governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Clashes reported in Sudan despite RSF agreement on 72-hour Eid ceasefire. trtworld.com World Health Organization said at least 413 people had been killed and 3,551 injured since violence broke out between the military and paramilitary six days ago. | Clashes reported in Sudan despite RSF agreement on 72-hour Eid ceasefire…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Labour strikes bring Germany's railways, airports to a standstill. trtworld.com Rail workers' union says it needs to step up pressure on employers as it seeks inflation-busting pay raise. | Labour strikes bring Germany's railways, airports to a standstill…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Sri Lanka protesters demand justice for deadly 2019 Easter suicide bombings. trtworld.com Demonstrators blame the government for not taking adequate measures to deliver justice for the nearly 270 victims of the bombings and punish the suspects linked the Daesh group. | Sri Lanka protesters demand justice for deadly 2019 Easter suicide bombings…

trtworld (2023-04-21). North Korea calls its nukes 'undeniable and stark reality'. trtworld.com Pyongyang criticises G7 for its recent communique calling for North Korea's denuclearisation. | North Korea calls its nukes 'undeniable and stark reality'…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Twitter's legacy blue ticks start vanishing from verified accounts. trtworld.com Social media platform also dropped "state-affiliated" and "government-funded" labels from media accounts. | Twitter's legacy blue ticks start vanishing from verified accounts…

trtworld (2023-04-21). China's Qin Gang says both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to Beijing. trtworld.com Newly-appointed top diplomat warns that criticising China over Taiwan will have "dangerous consequences", but also insisted that Beijing is a "growing force for peace and justice". | China's Qin Gang says both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to Beijing…

trtworld (2023-04-21). US patients seek cheaper dentistry in Mexico's 'Molar City'. trtworld.com Hundreds of thousands of Americans every year go to Mexico's Los Algodones city for cheaper dental care, getting treatment at just a fraction of cost in the US. | US patients seek cheaper dentistry in Mexico's 'Molar City'…

trtworld (2023-04-21). Ethiopia's Abiy refutes allegations of military incursion into Sudan. trtworld.com PM Abiy Ahmed denies his troops entered disputed Al Fashaqa region inside Sudan, condemning "false allegation intended to cause conflict between brotherly peoples of Sudan and Ethiopia." | Ethiopia's Abiy refutes allegations of military incursion into Sudan…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-21). News Dispatches from West Asia: Yemen's Historic Prisoner Exchange and Palestinian Solidarity with 5,000 Prisoners. towardfreedom.org The possibility for peace has increased in Yemen with a historic prisoner exchange between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels. Meanwhile, Palestinians stood in solidarity with 5,000 Palestinians in Israeli prisons on Prisoner Day, April 17. Peoples Dispatch / Globetrotter News Service reports.

The Dissenter (2023-04-21). Unauthorized Disclosure: Eugene Puryear. thedissenter.org Eugene Puryear, host on BreakThrough News, joins Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola to discuss what has unfolded this past week in Sudan.

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Brazilian President Arrives in Portugal to Sign 13 Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva arrived in Lisbon to begin an official visit to Portugal that will last until April 25. | RELATED: | In addition to including meetings with Portuguese businessmen and authorities, his agenda contemplates his participation in the Camàµes Award ceremony for the Brazilian singer and composer Chico Buarque. | This left-wing activist, who became one of the icons of the…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Peru's Ex-President Toledo Surrenders to US Justice. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Peru's former President Alejandro Toledo (2001-2006) surrendered before the California San Jose Court, which will extradite him to his home country for accepting US$34 million bribes from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht in exchange for favoring its business while he served as president. | RELATED: | "Toledo's extradition will only take two or three days," Peruvian Prosecutor Silvana Carrion st…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Ash From Sangay Volcano Falls on 3 Ecuadorean Provinces. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Friday, the Sangay volcano released a large cloud of ash that reached 8 kilometers above the crater and fell in nearby provinces, according to Ecuador's Geophysical Institute (IG). | RELATED: Ecuador's Former President Moreno Faces Prison Order | So far, the most affected provinces are Chimborazo, Bolivar, Los Rios, and Guayas, which are located to the west of the volcano, since the wind carried the ash particles towards the Pacific Ocean. | While the greatest impacts of the ash fall were registered in the municipality of Guamote in Chimborazo, the intensity of contamination by ash is mod…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Colombian President Asks Biden to End Sanctions on Venezuela. telesurenglish.net During a meeting at the White House on Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro posed to the U.S. President Joe Biden the progressive lifting of sanctions against Venezuela. | RELATED: | During his meeting with Biden, Petro proposed the definition of a timetable to simultaneously advance in the lifting of sanctions, the holding of elections with guarantees in Venezuela, and the return of this country to the Inter-Amer…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Arctic Ice Algae Heavily Contaminated With Microplastics. telesurenglish.net The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times as many microplastic particles as the surrounding seawater, according to a study led by the German Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and published on Friday. | RELATED: | "We have finally found a plausible explanation for why we always measure the largest amounts of microplastics in the area of the i…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). UN Provides $1 Billion To Improve Haiti's Risk Management. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Haitian External Cooperation Minister Ricard Pierre and the United Nations Special Representative Maria Isabel Salvador signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable development in the country for the 2023-2025 term. | RELATED: | "This document will accompany Haitian authorities in its response to the main issues affecting their country," the UN said, explaining that the agreement provides US$1.1 billion in cooperation to i…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Argentine President Fernandez Not to Seek Re-Election. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced that he will not stand for re-election in the elections to be held in October. | RELATED: | "We will celebrate 40 years of democracy exactly on Dec. 10, 2023. On that day I will hand over the presidential sash to whoever is legitimately elected at the polls," he said in a video posted on social networks. | "I will work fervently so that that person be a partner in our political space," he ad…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). 2023 ALBA Games Kick Off In Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the 2023 Sports Games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) kick off in Venezuela, which will host about 3,500 athletes from 11 countries. | RELATED: | Athletes from Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua & Barbuda, and Grenada have arrived to participate in this event, which will run until April 29 in sporting facilities in Miranda, La Guaira, and Caracas. | Sportspeople f…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). British Deputy PM Raab Resigns After Bullying Allegations. telesurenglish.net On Friday, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned after an independent report into allegations that he bullied staff members while working at several government departments reached the desk of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | RELATED: | An inquiry was requested by Raab in November following formal complaints about his bullying behavior when dealing with civil servants. | PM Sunak appointed senior employment lawyer A…

Omeyma Sheikh-Eldin (2023-04-21). Sudan in the Clutches of Army and Militias. telesurenglish.net After decades of friendship, the political and military alliance between the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Muhammad Dagalo (Hemedti), Sudan is living in the worst situation these days, due to the violent military conflict between these two military forces. | RELATED: | This situation has put the country in a state of insecurity, and uncertainty, and the plans for a transition to a civilian-led…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). African Countries Urged to Fight Against Rhino Poaching. telesurenglish.net The International Rhino Foundation Director Nina Fascione urged Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa to deepen regional collaboration in the fight against rhino poaching. | RELATED: | She made the appeal in reaction to the recent shooting of four rhinos with two of them dead as a result of the attack by unknown attackers at Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana. | Thato Raphaka, the permanent secretary in Botswana's…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Costa Rica Police Strike Over Days Off Reduction. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Costa Rican Police officers took to the streets to reject President Rodrigo Chaves' decision to reduce their off-duty hours to develop a special operation against organized crime. | RELATED: | Groups of off-duty officers blocked streets in several cities, including San Jose. Other dozens of agents held a demonstration outside the house of Chaves, who seeks to have 9,500 officers on the streets at all times for six months while the speci…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Sudan's Paramilitary Declares 72-Hour Truce. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared a 72-hour truce, despite continuous skirmishes with the Sudanese Army. | RELATED: | "The truce coincides with the blessed Eid al-Fitr… to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families," the RSF said in a statement. | There was no immediate comment from the army. Before Friday, however, two declared 24-hour cea…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). UN Chinese Language Day Celebrated in Cuba. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day was commemorated in Cuba with outdoor events at the Confucius Institute. In an address to the audience, the Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, Ma Hui, emphasized the role of language as a conduit for cultural exchange and a means to promote intercommunication among nations. | Related: | The ambassador iterated that Mandarin Chinese has increasingly gained interest on a glob…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). Russian Athletes to Participate in 5th Alba Games in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net The start of the fifth games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) sporting event, in which Russian athletes are slated to make their inaugural appearance, is set to occur on Friday within the Venezuelan metropolis of Caracas. The schedule of the athletic event outlines 35 sporting disciplines. | Related: | The schedule of the athletic events showcases contests across 35 distinct disciplines. It is an…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). UN Chief Calls for Accelerated Climate Action. telesurenglish.net The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, issued a call on Thursday to expedite progress towards mitigating the effects of climate change through collaborative efforts on a global scale. | Related: | "We need global acceleration through cooperation. And that means rising above disagreements, differences and tensions. Geopolitical divisions must not torpedo the world's climate fight for 1.5 degrees," he to…

teleSUR (2023-04-21). 3 of 7 Missing Miners Dead in Colombian Coal Mine Explosion. telesurenglish.net On Thursday afternoon, the National Mining Agency of Colombia verified that of the seven missing miners were found dead after the coal mine explosion Thursday morning in the municipality of Cucunuba. | Related: | Governor Nicolas Garcia verified that the explosion that occurred in the department of Cundinamarca within the Colombian municipality, resulted in a minimum of seven miners being unaccounted for. | "We have a report from the rescue team…

Mothers on the March (2023-04-21). Friday 4/21: POA: Shut It Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

Editor (2023-04-21). 1st Amendment Authorized Assange's Possession of Classified Data. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-21). While You Were Lighting Up on 4/20, I'm Serving Decades in Prison for Selling Weed. scheerpost.com I was sentenced in 1998 to 40 years in prison for selling marijuana. Even as it is decriminalized, I remain behind bars.

Editor (2023-04-21). In L.A. Schools, Solidarity Strike Scores Big for Both Unions. scheerpost.com By Amanda Katz / Labor Notes When Los Angeles educators joined school support staff on the picket lines last month, our solidarity strike helped them clinch a contract with a 30 percent raise. Riding that wave, yesterday educators reached a tentative agreement of our own, with a 21 percent raise, smaller classes, and improved staffing. Superintendent Alberto …

Editor (2023-04-21). Is TikTok a US Deep State Front? scheerpost.com

Teri Mattson, WtF is Going on in Latin America, the Caribbean. (2023-04-21). Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Visits Brazil. popularresistance.org Russia's minister of foreign affairs, Sergei Lavrov, arrived in Brasília on Monday for talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, in the latest of a series of bilateral encounters likely to ruffle the US. | Lavrov arrived just as Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, returned from a state visit to China, and both missions are part of a diplomatic reset Lula has pursued since returning to power this year, as he strives to recover Brazil's international reputation after his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, dismantled Brazil's established tradition of cooperation. For Brazil, that means rebuilding and…

Jeffrey D. Sachs, Consortium News. (2023-04-21). The Need For A New US Foreign Policy. popularresistance.org U.S. foreign policy is based on an inherent contradiction and fatal flaw. The aim of U.S. foreign policy is a U.S.-dominated world, in which the U.S. writes the global trade and financial rules, controls advanced technologies, maintains militarily supremacy and dominates all potential competitors. Unless U.S. foreign policy is changed to recognize the need for a multipolar world, it will lead to more wars, and possibly World War III. | The inherent contradiction in U.S. foreign policy is that it conflicts with the U.N. Charter, which commits the U.S. (and all other U.N. member states) to a global system based on…

People's Dispatch. (2023-04-21). UN Expresses Concerns Over Reports Of US Spying On Its Top Officials. popularresistance.org The United Nations officially expressed concern over recent reports of the US government spying on its top officials, including Secretary General António Guterres, and attempting to interfere in their work. The statement came from UN Secretary General's official spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric on Tuesday, April 18. | Dujarric said that the "UN officially expressed to the host country its concern regarding recent reports that the communications of the secretary general and other senior UN officials have been the subject of surveillance and interference by the US government." | He also asserted that the said US acti…

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-21). US/EU/NATO Meet With Somaliland Secessionists. popularresistance.org On April 17, a group of 15 international partners—Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the US—issued a statement about their conversation with Somaliland secessionists waging war against Somali nationalists in the Somali city of Laascaanood and the surrounding region, Sool, Sanaag and Cayn . | The diplomats plodded through the usual platitudes, calling for a cessation of hostilities and urging both sides to sit down and talk but, most fundamentally, reinforcing the West's de facto recognition of sec…

Emily Leedham, The Real News Network. (2023-04-21). Over 100,000 Canadian Government Workers Are Now On Strike. popularresistance.org One of the largest strikes in Canadian history kicked off Wednesday morning. | Federal workers within two bargaining units, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Treasury Board, who are members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and spread across 20 departments, began a legal strike at 12: 01 AM on Wednesday, April 19. | The two PSAC bargaining units make up 155,000 federal workers across Canada. Over 100,000 workers will participate in the strike, while 47,000 workers deemed "essential" will remain on the job. | PSAC has released a list of 250 picket line locations across Canada, including government bui…

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). LITPOLUKBRIG as a basic tool for Polish and Lithuanian takeover of Ukraine. theduran.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Canada Criticizes Russia's Bombing of its Neighbors: But What about Israel? palestinechronicle.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). During the BRICS Dialogue, experts to discuss solutions to issues affecting the group's countries and the world at large. tvbrics.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-21). Venezuela and Bolivia Sign 13 Bilateral Agreements. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-04-21). You Won't Believe Who Got The Richest From The Afghanistan War. leecamp.com

Anonymous103 (2023-04-21). Russian Aerial Bomb Fell In Belgorod (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the evening of April 20, an explosion thundered in the Russian city of Belgorod. Soon after the explosion, the Russian Ministry of Defence explained that the reason was an "unauthorized liftoff of ammunition from the Russian Su-34 aircraft". | Russian aerial bomb accidentally fell on the street in Belgorod. As a result, some buildings were damaged. Three civilians were injured, one of them was hospitalized. People were evacuated from the damaged buildings. They were accommodated in lo…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-21). Ukraine Plotted Attacks Against Russian Bases In Syria With Help From Kurdish Forces — Report. southfront.org This image is part of the leaked classified material that was circulated in a Discord chatroom and obtained by The Washington Post. | The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has plotted attacks against bases of the Russian military and the Wagner Group in Syria with help from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),

Jordan Schachtel (2023-04-21). Government Green-lights Seventh COVID Shot, as Pfizer Loyalty Card Meme Becomes an FDA Authorized Reality. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-04-21). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, "Antonio Núñez Jiménez: Centenario de un hombre de ciencias y Revolución" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Geógrafo, espeleólogo, arqueólogo, científico y revolucionario cubano, Antonio Núñez Jiménez dejó una obra que trasciende los tiempos y nuestras fronteras. Sobre su dimensión científica, humana y, sobre todo, su incansable labor por la preservación de la naturaleza hablarán este viernes en la Mesa Redonda especialistas y directivos de la Fundación que honra la memoria de este destacado compatriota.

Staff (2023-04-21). Renuncia vice primer ministro británico acusado de intimidación y acoso laboral. cubadebate.cu Dominic Raab, vice primer ministro y ministro de Justicia del Reino Unido, anunció su renuncia tras ser acusado de acoso laboral en una investigación publicada este viernes 21 de abril. La investigación recoge testimonios que señalan a Raab por comportarse de forma "intimidatoria" y "agresiva" y ejercer "abuso de poder de forma humillante" sobre sus trabajadores.

Staff (2023-04-21). Con Filo: Opositores desechables (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La relación de personajes opositores a la Revolución Cubana desinflados después de inflados es divertida, pero no corta. Este jueves, en Con Filo se intentó recordar a los más clásicos, los que el tiempo y la embajada norteamericana han ido poniendo en su justo lugar.

Staff (2023-04-21). Presidente cubano visita fábrica santaclareña de antenas digitales. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, comenzó este viernes el recorrido mensual por Santa Clara, como diputado de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, con una visita a la Fábrica de Antenas Comercializadora S.U.R.L.

Staff (2023-04-21). Presidente Alberto Fernández anuncia que no se postulará a la reelección (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, anunció en un video en redes sociales que no se presentará a las próximas elecciones generales de octubre. Fernández, que asumió en diciembre de 2019, dijo que tomó la decisión "con la certeza de no haber tomado una sola medida en contra de nuestro pueblo".

Staff (2023-04-21). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este viernes 21 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este viernes 21 de abril en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-04-21). UNE estima afectación de 345 MW durante pico nocturno de este viernes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este viernes una disponibilidad de 2 445 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 720 MW, con un déficit de 275 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 345 MW en este horario. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 7 a.m. es de 2 280 MW y la demanda 1 930 MW.

Staff (2023-04-21). Preside primer ministro Manuel Marrero foro de negocios entre Vietnam y Cuba. cubadebate.cu Presidido por el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, inició este viernes en el capitalino Hotel Nacional el foro de negocios bilateral convocado en el contexto de la visita a la isla del miembro del Buró Político y presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue.

Staff (2023-04-21). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 21 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

SAM (2023-04-21). Amid Chinese Diplomacy, U.S. Media Whitewashes Its Legacy. progressivehub.net GREGORY SHUPAK | FAIR…

SAM (2023-04-21). The Labor Movement Is Approaching Critical Mass. progressivehub.net HAMILTON NOLAN | IN THESE TIMES…

Staff (2023-04-21). Three New Arrests in PDVSA-Crypto & Cartones de Venezuela Corruption Investigation, One Dies in SEBIN Custody. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 20, 2023 (

Rainer Shea (2023-04-21). Degrowth, Drug Fetishism, & 'Anti-Colonialism' Are Used as Weapons Against the Revolutionary Cause. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — Apr 14, 2023 | Even if a communist can colloquially describe themselves as being on the left, there's a distinction between communism and "the left." This is implied right in the title of Lenin's Left-Wing Communism: an Infantile Disorder. Whereas the left, a big tent term for a myriad of incompatible ideologies, aims merely to act as an opposition towards the present order for the sake of it, communists have a coherent vision for how to defeat the system: by advancing history's development to the next stage. The left, because of its lack of commitment to that central Marxist goal, naturally…

Staff (2023-04-21). 125 años atrás: El bloqueo naval, inicio de la intervención norteamericana a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Dentro de la proyección imperialista de Estados Unidos, el dominio de Cuba tenía, por varias razones, una gran importancia. La Isla, de por sí, era una pieza apetecible. En ella, el capital estadounidense poseía cuantiosas inversiones y otras en proyecto. Otra razón era su posición geográfica, clave para el dominio del Caribe y de las rutas de navegación que unirían la costa atlántica de los Estados Unidos con el istmo de Panamá. Además, era año de elecciones parciales.

Staff (2023-04-21). Venezuela y Bolivia refuerzan relaciones bilaterales con 13 convenios. cubadebate.cu Los convenios rubricados tienen como propósito reforzar las relaciones bilaterales y buscar la profundización del proceso de integración entre Bolivia y Venezuela, en esferas como energía y petróleo, gas, educación, cultura, salud, minería ecológica, servicios aéreos e intercambio de noticias.

Staff (2023-04-21). Recibe Primer Ministro a presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam. cubadebate.cu Durante el encuentro, el Jefe de Gobierno manifestó que existen potencialidades para continuar incrementado la cooperación en temas como el control de la inflación, los nuevos actores económicos, la producción de arroz y la presencia de empresas vietnamitas en Cuba para el comercio mayorista y minorista, con el objetivo de garantizar mayores ofertas a nuestra población.

trtworld (2023-04-21). Muslims bid farewell to Ramadan, begin Eid al Fitr holiday. trtworld.com

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-21). Registran 12.591 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en India. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria informó que el total de enfermos activos ascendió a 65.286 casos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-21). Inicia edición 45 del Festival Internacional de Cine de Moscú. telesurtv.net Se exhibirán estrenos de autores rusos y películas extranjeras que ya han sido premiadas en certámenes internacionales.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-21). Ratifican rechazo a la reforma de pensiones en Ganges, Francia. telesurtv.net Cientos de personas se manifestaron contra la reforma de las pensiones en la pequeña localidad francesa del sur…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-21). Reportan dos casos importados de malaria en Cartago, Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Se trata de dos pacientes femeninas, a quienes se les realiza seguimiento.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-21). OPS insta a intensificar campañas de vacunación en la región. telesurtv.net La OPS alertó que los programas nacionales de inmunización sufrieron graves retrocesos en la última década.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-21). Venezuela y Bolivia firman acuerdos de cooperación. telesurtv.net Los 13 convenios rubricados tienen como propósito reforzar las relaciones bilaterales y profundizar en el proceso de integración.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-21). Explosión de minas deja tres muertos en Cundinamarca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según los últimos reportes, cuatro de los 11 mineros que se encontraban trabajando en la mina de carbón en el municipio colombiano de Cucunubá salieron con vida.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-21). Argentina llama a licitación para dragado del Canal Magdalena. telesurtv.net La obra brindará al sur de la provincia de Buenos Aires la posibilidad de exportar con salida directa a aguas profundas.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Presidente panameño apoya posible asamblea constituyente. telesurtv.net El mandatario subrayó que se requiere un análisis "fino" para evitar mezclar dicha acción con el proceso electoral.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-21). Rechazan en Puerto Rico propuesta de controlar hidroeléctricas. telesurtv.net La autoridad para las Alianzas Público-Privadas requirió a Genera PR presentar una versión del presupuesto.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-21). Luis Arce llega a Caracas para fortalecer cooperación. telesurtv.net "Llegamos a la tierra del gran libertador Bolívar, Venezuela, para consolidar importantes acuerdos", señaló Arce.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). TV BRICS y teleSUR firman acuerdo de cooperación. telesurtv.net La presidenta de teleSUR afirmó que "la alianza entre teleSUR y TV BRICS es un paso hacia el mundo multipolar por el cual luchamos".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-21). El presidente cubano recibe al canciller ruso en La Habana. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso manifestó también a su par cubano su satisfacción con la forma en la que se está desarrollando el diálogo político bilateral.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Líderes caribeños buscan prohibir armas de asalto para civiles. telesurtv.net Los países miembros de CARICOM hacen un llamado a los Estados Unidos para que se una a la Guerra contra las Armas.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-21). Condenan persecución contra Movimiento Sin Tierra en Brasil. telesurtv.net El MST protagoniza este mes varias movilizaciones y actos, con la disposición de abrir un proceso de negociación.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S. "We think esophageal cancer is on the rise with the obesity pandemic as well as with the problem with the increase in reflux in the United States," says Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/FpI7dt2izHc Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Young man's disease: Testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The risk of many types of cancer increases with age. Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are located in the loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. There is good and bad news about testicular cancer. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is macular degeneration? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently celebrated my 50th birthday and had an eye exam. The ophthalmologist recommended that I get screened for macular degeneration. I was surprised because nobody in my family has had any eye issues, and I am not having trouble with my vision. I know there are many health screenings I need as I age, but is this a new recommendation or simply because I'm getting older? ANSWER: Happy birthday and welcome to your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. A heart transplant is the gold standard to treat advanced heart failure. With more than 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list, Mayo Clinic is hoping to save more lives by adopting strategies for expanding the donor pool for heart transplants. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Have you ever started a new fitness journey only to find yourself bored or suffering new pain in a couple of weeks? At this point, you may be asking, "Is this routine really for me?" This is common, but you need to find ways to make the process better to overcome these obstacles. The link between boredom and injuries is strong. As you get bored with a fitness routine, it is easier…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Does my child need ear tubes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections can be painful and cause difficulty sleeping or hearing. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most common infections for children. Inserting tubes in the ear is a treatment for chronic ear infections. Here are answers to questions about…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). A new heart and a renewed zest for life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether it was working around the home or out hiking the trails, Steven Fietek says he has always been active. But when Steven turned 52, he started to notice shortness of breath. "Slowly but surely, I got to the point where the fatigue and the shortness of breath was troublesome." Steven says he was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. "Which I keep telling people, it's a big, big word for weak heart muscle." A few years…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Science Saturday: A big step forward, bringing DNA sequencing data to routine patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2020, the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine set out to create a library of genomic sequencing data of 100,000 consented Mayo Clinic participants by the end of 2024 to advance research and improve patient care. The genomic sequencing study is a year ahead of the plan — reaching over 71,000 participants. "This is one of the largest population health studies of its kind," says ‚ÄØKonstantinos Lazaridis, M.D., the Carlson and Nelson Endowed Executive Director for Mayo Clinic's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Bianca's transplant journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring has sprung, so for most people, the winter holiday season is a distant memory. But for one Minnesota family, this past Christmas is one that they'll never forget. As she opened her presents, Bianca Gozola was able to forget, at least for a little while, all that she's been through. "We were playing outside with neighbors who were a little bit older, but generally, you know, other small children," remembers Laura Gozola, Bianca's mom….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-21). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., it's the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 35. Approximately 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and 470 people will die from the disease, according to…

David Giesen (2023-04-21). Saturday 4/22: Dialectical Consumerism meets Earth Day SF, the walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (we meet in the lobby)…

LPR (2023-04-21). Invitation: Land and Commons near Bure (France). indybay.org Encounter of peasant and rural struggles 26 August – 3 September in Bure, Lorraine, France. Around 40 farms, groups and organisations have so far signed the call to participate in the "Terre et Communs" camp near Bure this summer. Schedule, cultural programme, infrastructures … the whole thing is taking shape. We will keep you informed in the coming months. You will soon be able to confirm your participation via the website.

Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-04-21). Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & VT Van Deusen. indybay.org CRD covers Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & Labor with Vermont AFL-CIO President; Remembering Revolutionary Artist & Activist Paul Robeson…

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). First seaborne Philippine durians arrive in Shanghai. ecns.cn A ceremony was held in Shanghai on Thursday to mark the arrival of the first shipment of seaborne Philippine durians in the city, after an export protocol was signed between China and the Philippines in January.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Legal support, reduced costs promised for IPR. ecns.cn While pledging to give stronger legal support to well-known works, Chinese courts are also determined to maintain the order of registered trademarks, so as to reduce the protection costs for IP rights' owners,.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China welcomes more people from around the world to learn Chinese language: FM spokesperon. ecns.cn China welcomes more people from around the world to learn the Chinese language and look forward to more foreign journalists raising questions in the Chinese language at our daily press conferences, foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday at a news briefing while addressing a question about the UN Chinese Language Day.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Luneurs denies involvement in ice cream discrimination at Shanghai auto show. ecns.cn Luneurs, an ice cream bakery, on Thursday said it has never engaged in the BMW MINI's offline activities but is only an ice cream provider for the auto brand.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). U.S. economic and financial policies pose the biggest challenge to global financial stability. ecns.cn Many in the international community shared the view that the economic and financial policies of the U.S. pose the biggest challenge to global financial stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing in Beijing on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). XBB unlikely to spread as quickly as before in China: experts. ecns.cn It is unlikely that XBB subvariants of Omicron will spread as quickly as before in China because of herd immunity in the country, said Sun Yamin, a professor at the Nankai University Research Institute of Public Health.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). State Council to oversee probe into Beijing hospital fire. ecns.cn The Work Safety Committee of China's State Council will supervise the investigation into the Beijing Changfeng Hospital fire, the Ministry of Emergency Management said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Xiong'an rail line smartest in country. ecns.cn Seventy-one intelligent technologies have been used along the line, setting a new bench mark for high-speed rail in China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China's development initiatives praised at UN. ecns.cn The success of Global Development Initiatives (GDI) proposed by China for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development drew praise at the United Nations.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Global Security Initiative delivers on promises. ecns.cn On April 21 last year, President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Security Initiative, whose four pillars are common, comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable security, at the Boao Forum for Asia.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Smooth spring plowing yields bumper harvest. ecns.cn Spring plowing has gone ahead smoothly and the supply of farm produce has been ample in the first quarter of this year, official data released on Thursday by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs showed.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Vulnerable urged to get vaccinated for COVID. ecns.cn Health experts have urged people who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to get vaccinated, especially the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, so as to protect themselves and maintain herd immunity levels.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Schools must do background checks on staff, ministry says. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has asked schools and universities to conduct mandatory background checks on candidates who work on campuses for sexual crimes before they are hired.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Cease-fire fails to hold in Sudan as toll mounts. ecns.cn The vicious battle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for control over the country entered the sixth day on Thursday as the death toll rose to more than 300.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). 2 foreign experts receive Chinese Government Friendship Award in France. ecns.cn Getachew Engida, former UNESCO deputy director general and co-president of the China-Africa Leadership Development Institute of Tsinghua University, and Jean-Marc Dublanc, CEO of Bluestar Adisseo, on Wednesday received the 2022 Chinese Government Friendship Award.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China's grain production to maintain steady growth in 2023: report. ecns.cn China will see a steady expansion in grain production this year amid the country's continuous efforts to ensure safe supply of grain and major farm produce, a recent report forecast.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Chinese, U.S. trade officials meet in Beijing amid growing talks of high-level visits. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. trade officials met in Beijing last week and exchanged views on strengthening communication and cooperation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Yellen opposes China 'decoupling'. ecns.cn The U.S. treasury secretary delivered a speech on Thursday that appeared to update the U.S.-China relationship, opposing economic "decoupling" but also maintaining an aggressive approach on various issues.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). President Xi sends congratulatory message to Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World held at the Meet-the-World Lounge in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). China to accelerate R&D in 6G, optical communication, quantum communication to support industry digitalization: MIIT. ecns.cn MIIT vowed to accelerate the research and development of core technologies in 6G, optical communication and quantum communication to support the country's industry digitalization.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). Farmstead from Roman Imperial period found in Germany. ecns.cn A farmstead from the Roman Imperial period is discovered during preliminary investigations for a planned residential area expansion in Bollingstedt, Germany, April 20, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). SpaceX's Starship explodes during test flight. ecns.cn SpaceX's giant Starship rocket, the most powerful ever built, exploded after liftoff from the U.S. state of Texas during an inaugural test flight on Thursday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-04-21). New round of archaeological excavation launched at Fanchang Herringbone Cave site. ecns.cn The herringbone cave in Fanchang is the earliest cultural relic site of ancient people ever found in Eurasia.

Michael Hudson (2023-04-21). Why the US Bank Crisis is Not Over. indybay.org There must always be a financial crash at some point. That is because interest-bearing debt grows exponentially, but the economy follows an S-curve and then turns down. And when the economy turns down… the magnitude of financial claims on the economy exceeds the ability to pay.

Raging Grannies (2023-04-21). Song: The Abortion Pill Mifepristone-You Can't Stop It! indybay.org mp4 by Jim Colton ProBonoPhoto 1 min 41 second video…

Revolution Books (2023-04-21). Thursday 4/27: Sunsara Taylor Speaking on: "Woke" Lunacy VS. Real Revolution. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…

Unitarian Universalists of SF (2023-04-21). Sunday 4/30: Tim Redmond: Update on our City – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA , 94109 or via Zoom…

Larry Johnson (2023-04-21). Will Jack Teixeira Get the General Petraeus Treatment For Mishandling Classified Intelligence? sonar21.com At this point Jack Teixeira is alleged to have posted classified intelligence documents to the web, but there is no direct evidence that he actually was the one who placed…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). BuzzFeed shutters news unit, cuts 15% of staff. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Marketmind: Inflation first big test for BOJ's Ueda. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Shein to invest nearly $150 million in Brazilian garment makers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). South Korea March producer inflation eases to weakest in 25 months. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Film 'Peter Pan & Wendy' reimagines familiar tale. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Paramount countersues Warner Bros Discovery over 'South Park' streaming rights. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: I don't need a free Bloobox to get me recycling, but I'm probably not its target audience. channelnewsasia.com A recent lapse by partners of a Singapore shoe recycling programme is a reminder that maintaining the recycling habit requires reassurances that our efforts aren't in vain, says Repair Kopitiam's Danny Lim.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: Travelling abroad? Don't be tempted to pay your way using your home currency. channelnewsasia.com Tourists may be offered the choice to pay in their home currency rather than the local one, but the fees can be exorbitant, say these researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). No more straws, but what's next for fast-food chains' eco journey? channelnewsasia.com Five years have passed since fast-food chains took away plastic straws. Ahead of Earth Day on Apr 22, CNA looks at where these companies are at in their journey towards sustainability.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Juventus draw with Sporting to book Europa semi-final spot. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Leverkusen crush hosts Union 4-1 to book Europa League last-four spot. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Roma score twice in extra time to book Europa semi-final spot. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Slick Sevilla punish slapdash Man United to ease into Europa semis. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Lockheed and Rheinmetall to develop German version of HIMARS rocket launchers. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Gremios franceses prosiguen protestas contra reforma pensional. telesurtv.net El paro afectará a uno de cada cinco trenes regionales en Francia, de acuerdo a las convocatorias de los organizadores.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-04-21). Campañas para presidenciales paraguayas entran en recta final. telesurtv.net En los próximos comicios, el ganador de la elección presidencial será el candidato que obtenga el mayor número de votos a través de una única vuelta.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-21). Comparecen testigos en juicio político contra Lasso en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La víspera el exgerente de Flopec, Oswaldo Rosero, ratificó que el contrato con Amazonas Tanker beneficiaba a terceros.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-04-21). Extienden uso de ley homófoba en escuelas de Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La extensión amplía la medida a los estudiantes de cuarto y hasta el duodécimo grado, el último nivel del instituto.

teleSUR- hvh -DRL (2023-04-21). Renuncia ministro de Seguridad de la Presidencia de Brasil. telesurtv.net El presidente Lula, quien mantenía una antigua amistad con Gonçalves Dias, aceptó inmediatamente la renuncia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-04-21). Tribunal peruano evalúa prisión contra exministros de Castillo. telesurtv.net El pedido por presunta comisión de los delitos de rebelión y conspiración se examinará desde las 10: 00 (hora local).

Black Alliance for Peace (2023-04-20). Indictment of African People's Socialist Party Is a Racist Assault on the Black Liberation Movement. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally condemns and opposes the recent indictment of four members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), alongside three Russian nationals. The unsealed indictment states that on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, a federal grand jury in Tampa, Florida, levied charges of "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, …

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: The world economy needs more from China. channelnewsasia.com Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it's China's turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). FIFA concerned about Canada's refusal to honor Afghan visa letters -court filings. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). MOC slams claims that China providing drones to Russia. ecns.cn China has expressed strong opposition to the dissemination of false information by the U.S. and certain Western media outlets, aimed at discrediting its companies and alleging that Chinese drones are being exported for use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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2023-04-20: News Headlines

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). BuzzFeed shutters news unit, cuts 15% of staff. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Marketmind: Inflation first big test for BOJ's Ueda. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Shein to invest nearly $150 million in Brazilian garment makers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). South Korea March producer inflation eases to weakest in 25 months. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Film 'Peter Pan & Wendy' reimagines familiar tale. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Paramount countersues Warner Bros Discovery over 'South Park' streaming rights. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: I don't need a free Bloobox to get me recycling, but I'm probably not its target audience. channelnewsasia.com A recent lapse by partners of a Singapore shoe recycling programme is a reminder that maintaining the recycling habit requires reassurances that our efforts aren't in vain, says Repair Kopitiam's Danny Lim.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: Travelling abroad? Don't be tempted to pay your way using your home currency. channelnewsasia.com Tourists may be offered the choice to pay in their home currency rather than the local one, but the fees can be exorbitant, say these researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Commentary: Are US-Vietnam relations ready for a strategic partnership upgrade? channelnewsasia.com While signs are afoot that Hanoi is drawing a little closer to Washington, Vietnam will likely stick to familiar ground when managing its relations with the two largest powers, says ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute's Nguyen Khac Giang.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). No more straws, but what's next for fast-food chains' eco journey? channelnewsasia.com Five years have passed since fast-food chains took away plastic straws. Ahead of Earth Day on Apr 22, CNA looks at where these companies are at in their journey towards sustainability.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Juventus draw with Sporting to book Europa semi-final spot. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Leverkusen crush hosts Union 4-1 to book Europa League last-four spot. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Roma score twice in extra time to book Europa semi-final spot. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Slick Sevilla punish slapdash Man United to ease into Europa semis. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Biden, Macron talk to ease tensions after French leader's China trip. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Kyiv says it terminates land lease deal with Russian Embassy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Lockheed and Rheinmetall to develop German version of HIMARS rocket launchers. channelnewsasia.com




channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Russia regional governor quits after son dodges extradition to US. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-21). Russia ¥s Lavrov in Havana on Latam drive to shore up support. channelnewsasia.com

Zane McNeill (2023-04-20). Tennessee Education Bill Would Ban Discussion of Systemic Racism at Colleges. truthout.org Shortly after Democratic state Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were sworn back into office on Tuesday, the Tennessee legislature passed a bill that would limit discussions on race on college campuses across the state. House Bill 1376, also known as the Tennessee Higher Education Freedom of Expression Act, would ban the discussion of 16 "divisive concepts… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-20). Grandson of Man Who Shot Ralph Yarl Says He Was Radicalized by Right-Wing Media. truthout.org The grandson of the man who shot Ralph Yarl — a Black teen in Kansas City, Missouri, who rang the doorbell of the wrong house while trying to pick up his younger siblings — believes that his grandfather may have been influenced by Fox News and other right-wing media. Yarl was asked by his parents to pick up his younger brothers in a Kansas City neighborhood, but ended up at the wrong address… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-20). County Autopsy Reveals Police Shot "Cop City" Protester Tortuguita 57 Times. truthout.org A newly released autopsy of forest protector Manuel Esteban Paez Terán reveals that police shot Terán at least 57 times during a raid of anti-"Cop City" protesters' camp in January — and that the police narrative that officers acted in response to a gunshot from the activist is likely completely fabricated. After months of calls from activists and family members of Terán — whose chosen name was… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-20). Transgender Lawmaker Responds After Montana Freedom Caucus Misgenders Her. truthout.org Republicans in Montana misgendered a transgender state lawmaker in their calls for her censure after she condemned their passage of a bill that would endanger transgender and nonbinary youth in the state. State Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) blasted Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives earlier this week for passing a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for trans and nonbinary youth in… |




Brett Wilkins (2023-04-20). My Pillow CEO Ordered to Pay $5 Million to Expert Who Disproved Election Lie. truthout.org My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell, a die-hard supporter of former President Donald Trump who offered a $5 million reward to any cybersecurity expert who disproved his conspiracy theory about the 2020 U.S. presidential election, was ordered Wednesday by an arbitration panel to pay up after a Trump voter called his bluff. Robert Zeidman, a 63-year-old software developer from Nevada, sued Lindell for breach… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-20). Fox Was Not Required to Retract Its Election Lies Under Dominion Settlement. truthout.org We look at the historic settlement reached this week in Dominion Voting Systems's lawsuit against Fox News for promoting lies about voting machines being rigged against Trump in the 2020 election. Fox repeatedly aired conspiracy theories even though some of the network's most prominent hosts, including Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, as well as multibillionaire and Fox Corporation Chair Rupert… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-20). Ocasio-Cortez: NYC's New Police Contract Makes Cops Rich by Defunding Schools. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is speaking out against the New York City Police Department's (NYPD) latest contract, which would push many cops to top income brackets as the city is in the process of defunding crucial public goods like education and health care. This week, Ocasio-Cortez brought the "The Daily Show" to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx to promote a program that reduces gun… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-20). Ignoring Protesters' Demands, TN GOP Passes Bill Protecting Gun Manufacturers. truthout.org Republicans in the Tennessee state legislature have passed a bill that would give gun manufacturers, sellers and dealers additional protections from lawsuits, ignoring the demands of protesters who have spent weeks calling for gun reform. The state Senate passed the bill in a 19-9 vote on Tuesday. The House had already passed the bill weeks ago, before a shooter killed six people… |

Emily Drabinski (2023-04-20). Progressive Library Boards Can Block Right-Wing Censorship. Here's How. truthout.org John Nystrom had been a Florida citrus grower for a decade, but when the freeze of 1977 hit, he changed careers. He'd spent a year as an art teacher before entering the orange business, but chose to work in the library when he went back into the system. In the more than two decades that followed, he worked as a certified school library media specialist in Orange County, Florida. When he retired to… |

Mariel Padilla (2023-04-20). SCOTUS: Mifepristone to Remain Available Without Tightened Restrictions, for Now. truthout.org This story was originally published by The 19th. A Supreme Court ruling Wednesday will allow abortion care providers to continue providing mifepristone — one of two drugs used for medication abortion — as usual, despite recent efforts from anti-abortion groups to restrict access. With Wednesday's decision, which extends a stay on a previous ruling out of Texas, mifepristone can be used for… |




Edwin Rubis (2023-04-20). While You're Lighting Up on 4/20, I'm Serving Decades in Prison for Selling Weed. truthout.org April 20, 2023, is the day for many consumers to celebrate cannabis. Some will seize it as an opportunity to get high and have fun. Activists will push for legalization in states where cannabis consumption is still illegal. Cannabis dispensaries will promote the industry and its products; and many notable musicians will perform at events, such as the Cannabis Cup, where they'll pitch the sales up… |

Jake Johnson (2023-04-20). Critics Say House GOP's Debt Ceiling Legislation Would Benefit Rich Tax Dodgers. truthout.org The Democratic chair of the Senate Finance Committee said Wednesday that the House GOP's newly released debt ceiling legislation shows that the often fractious right-wing caucus is unified around at least one common objective: "Helping rich people cheat on their taxes." The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, unveiled by the House Republican leadership as the U.S. barrels toward a debt default crisis… |

Kelly Hayes (2023-04-20). Let This Conversation With Mariame Kaba Radicalize You. truthout.org "Hope for me is in the doing of things," says Mariame Kaba. In this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with Mariame Kaba about their upcoming book, Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care. Music credit: Son Monarcas & David Celeste Note: This a rush transcript and has been lightly edited for clarity. Copy may not be in its final form. Kelly Hayes… |

AROC (2023-04-20). Community and Activists Lock Down Israeli Consulate, Barricade Doors in Protest. indybay.org Dozens of Jewish and Palestinian community members and their allies have barricaded the doors to the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. Participants have chained themselves to the front of the building, with slogans of "No Tax Dollars for Apartheid," and are poised to remain on the premises.

AROC (2023-04-20). Tuesday 4/18: Bay Area Communities To Rally and Demand No Aid to Israeli Apartheid on Tax Day. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street | San Francisco…

Ben Norton (2023-04-20). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. indybay.org "Why can't a bank like that of the BRICS have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China, between Brazil and other countries?" he continued. "It's difficult because we are unaccustomed [to the idea]. Everyone depends on just one currency". Lula made these remarks criticizing US dollar hegemony in a speech for the New Development Bank (NDB).




Black Alliance for Peace (2023-04-20). Indictment of African People's Socialist Party Is a Racist Assault on the Black Liberation Movement. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally condemns and opposes the recent indictment of four members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), alongside three Russian nationals. The unsealed indictment states that on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, a federal grand jury in Tampa, Florida, levied charges of "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, …

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: The world economy needs more from China. channelnewsasia.com Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it's China's turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). FIFA concerned about Canada's refusal to honor Afghan visa letters -court filings. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). MOC slams claims that China providing drones to Russia. ecns.cn China has expressed strong opposition to the dissemination of false information by the U.S. and certain Western media outlets, aimed at discrediting its companies and alleging that Chinese drones are being exported for use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China top partner for many nations in carbon goals. ecns.cn China has been playing an important role in global green development and has become a significant force in promoting the global transition to green energy, said industry experts.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China to launch cargo flight carrying fresh food from South America in May. ecns.cn A cargo flight carrying fresh food including salmon from South America to China is expected to start service on May 5, the logistics arm under China Eastern Airlines said on Thursday, the company said it is the first such cargo flight flying from South America.

Black Alliance for Peace (2023-04-20). Indictment of African People's Socialist Party Is a Racist Assault on the Black Liberation Movement. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally condemns and opposes the recent indictment of four members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), alongside three Russian nationals. The unsealed indictment states that on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, a federal grand jury in Tampa, Florida, levied charges of "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, …

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: The world economy needs more from China. channelnewsasia.com Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it's China's turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). FIFA concerned about Canada's refusal to honor Afghan visa letters -court filings. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). MOC slams claims that China providing drones to Russia. ecns.cn China has expressed strong opposition to the dissemination of false information by the U.S. and certain Western media outlets, aimed at discrediting its companies and alleging that Chinese drones are being exported for use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China top partner for many nations in carbon goals. ecns.cn China has been playing an important role in global green development and has become a significant force in promoting the global transition to green energy, said industry experts.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China to launch cargo flight carrying fresh food from South America in May. ecns.cn A cargo flight carrying fresh food including salmon from South America to China is expected to start service on May 5, the logistics arm under China Eastern Airlines said on Thursday, the company said it is the first such cargo flight flying from South America.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). First phase of Canton Fair attracts over 1.26 million visits. ecns.cn The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has drawn over 1.26 million visits as of Wednesday, the last day of its first phase.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Wildfire breaks out at SW China's Jiuzhaigou. ecns.cn A wildfire broke out on Wednesday in Jiuzhaigou County, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Venezuela, Russia jointly develop alternative to SWIFT platform. ecns.cn The staff at the Central Bank of Venezuela and the Bank of Russia are looking at communications systems and reducing the use of the U.S. dollar, said Venezuelan foreign minister Yván Gil at a press conference Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China provides opportunities to multinational corporations, proven by growing foreign investment. ecns.cn With China's economy expanding 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2023, it provided opportunities to multinational corporations as evidenced by a series of foreign-funded projects implemented since the beginning of 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China-Laos Railway opens up SE. Asia. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway has seen a significant increase in freight transportation this year, becoming an important logistics corridor between China and Southeast Asia.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Innovative vaccine campaigns called for to better inform elderly. ecns.cn With China's swelling elderly population, health experts have called for developing vaccines to tackle diseases primarily affecting seniors and devising innovative methods to expand vaccine acceptance among the age group.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Florida anti-China bill draws spirited protest in state capital. ecns.cn More than 100 people, primarily Chinese Americans and Chinese residing in Florida, appeared at the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee to testify against a specific section of a bill.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). TCM specialists sent to 29 countries during COVID-19 fight: official. ecns.cn China had dispatched traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) specialists to 29 countries to aid the fight against COVID-19 during the pandemic, an official told a press conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese customs seize 362 endangered wildlife products. ecns.cn Shenyang Customs in northeast China's Liaoning Province said they have seized 362 endangered wildlife products from parcels shipped from overse…

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China pledges efforts to expand demand in rural areas. ecns.cn China is planning to take more actions to invigorate domestic demand in rural areas, as it has broad development room and plays a significant role in stabilizing economic growth, an official told a press conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China's FDI inflow up 4.9 pct in first three months. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded 4.9 percent year on year in the first three months of the year, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China rolls out roadmap to promote TCM culture. ecns.cn China has introduced a roadmap designed to promote traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) culture, said a health official at a press conference Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China's non-financial outbound direct investment up 26.3 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) rose 26.3 percent year on year to 215.97 billion yuan in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese courts receive over 520,000 IPR cases in 2022. ecns.cn Courts across China received 526,165 cases related to intellectual property rights (IPR) in 2022, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine improving in China. ecns.cn China's health literacy rate for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), an indicator of the public's knowledge, recognition, and trust in TCM, has seen steady growth over the past years.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China has over 2.64 mln 5G base stations. ecns.cn The number of China's 5G base stations had exceeded 2.64 million by the end of March this year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China sets up basic farmland quality monitoring network. ecns.cn China has established a basic network for monitoring farmland quality, achieving a new breakthrough in farmland quality promotion and protection, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Xinjiang's foreign trade up 80.3 pct in Q1. ecns.cn The foreign trade volume of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region soared 80.3 percent year on year to 68.07 billion yuan (about 10 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China to send expert team for Thailand to investigate cause of sudden death of 21-year-old giant panda. ecns.cn China will dispatch a team of experts to Thailand as soon as possible and carry out a joint investigation with Thai experts into the cause of its death.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Xi congratulates Diaz-Canel on re-election as Cuban president. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of congratulations to the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on his re-election as Cuban president.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China completes thermoelectric conversion test in its space lab module. ecns.cn China's space lab module Mengtian has successfully completed its Stirling thermoelectric conversion test in orbit.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). 800m-year-old 'necklace' fossils discovered in East China. ecns.cn Fossil specimens of Horodyskia dating back to 800 million years ago were recently discovered by paleontologists in East China's Shandong and Anhui provinces.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). China's 'ground space station' put into trial run. ecns.cn SESRI, a ground-based large-scale space science and technology experimental platform was put into trial run on Tuesday in Harbin.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Largest-ever Canton Fair concludes. ecns.cn The first phase of the 133rd China Import and Export Fair concluded on Wednesday, with better-than-expected traffic.

Gary Olson (2023-04-20). The Latest NYT's Hit Piece on China Is from Thomas Friedman. dissidentvoice.org Thanks to Thomas Friedman's relentless service as a mouthpiece for US empire and capital, he's permitted to continuously churn out his pseudo-thought piece every week. — Belen Fernandez, The Imperial Messenger: Thomas Friedman at Work Thomas Friedman, a self-professed "liberal," is the New York Times most widely read columnist and its most influential flak for …

infobrics (2023-04-20). Lavrov's visit to Brasilia generates good results, despite Brazilian impoliteness. infobrics.org Brazilian authorities had impolite attitudes on several occasions during Russian minister's trip.

infobrics (2023-04-20). Poland's new border fence and "Himars Academy" escalates tensions with Russia. infobrics.org Warsaw continues a policy of servitude to Washington.

infobrics (2023-04-20). Can Russia and China Unseat the Dollar from Its Throne?>. infobrics.org Although the dollar continues to be the dominant global currency, Russia and China could dent this dominance…

infobrics (2023-04-20). India and Russia in Discussions to Upgrade BIT and Complete EAEU FTA Agreements. infobrics.org Updates to the existing India-Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty and recommencement of the India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement are all underway in Delhi as the BRICS makes its global trade presence felt…

infobrics (2023-04-20). US still doesn't dare flying spy drones over Black Sea. infobrics.org The latest reports indicate Washington DC has not only drastically reduced the presence of ISR platforms in areas close to Russia, but has even completely halted the flights of its extremely expensive RQ-4 "Global Hawk" spy drones, the Flightradar24 tracker website reports.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-04-20). What Better Way to do Damage Control in the Face of an Embarrassing Leak Then by Blaming it on the Russians. covertactionmagazine.com Covert campaign appears designed to try and whip up yet more hatred against Russia On April 12, the FBI arrested Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman, at his home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, for allegedly leaking dozens of sensitive U.S. intelligence documents about the war in Ukraine, which was billed as the biggest national …

Malik Miah (2023-04-20). United States: Fight to stop 'Cop City' continues amid police violence, trumped-up charges. greenleft.org.au Protests are continuing against the construction of a police training centre in Atlanta, Georgia, despite activists being targeted by police violence and trumped-up legal charges. Malik Miah reports.

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-20). In its First 100 Days, Israel's New Netanyahu Gov't Crashes and Burns. juancole.com Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2 ( Middle East Monitor ) — The deteriorating security situation has given Israelis a great opportunity to list the failures of the new government 100 days after its formation. Members of the current coalition admit that many electoral plans and promises have not yet been fulfilled, and it is not clear …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-20). Georgian ruling party chair again condemns global war party. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2023 Ruling party head claims "interest" in Kezerashvili to fund "revolutionary processes" in Georgia with "bloody, dirty money" Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Wednesday highlighted "interest" from unspecified groups to see the wanted former Defence Minister David Kezerashvili fund "revolutionary processes" in the country with "his bloody, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-20). Video: Camp Ko≈õciuszko. U.S. Army V Corps ready for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaApril 13, 2023 Becoming a V Corps Soldier — Camp Ko≈õciuszko U.S. Army V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Harris explains the importance of V Corps' mission in Europe, and the benefits that soldiers may receive when becoming a Victory Corps soldier, such as career development opportunities and unique life experiences.

Seymour Hersh. (2023-04-20). Seymour Hersh: Trading With The Enemy. popularresistance.org The Ukraine government, headed by Volodymyr Zelensky, has been using American taxpayers' funds to pay dearly for the vitally needed diesel fuel that is keeping the Ukrainian army on the move in its war with Russia. It is unknown how much the Zelensky government is paying per gallon for the fuel, but the Pentagon was paying as much as $400 per gallon to transport gasoline from a port in Pakistan, via truck or parachute, into Afghanistan during the decades-long American war there. | What also is unknown is that Zelensky has been buying the fuel from Russia, the country with which it, and Washington, are at war, and…

Staff (2023-04-20). Todo listo para comenzar mañana los V Juegos del ALBA. cubadebate.cu Tras múltiples actividades en días anteriores y el izamiento de las banderas, ya son una realidad los V Juegos del ALBA, previstos para efectuarse del 21 al 29 próximos en Caracas, sede principal, y las subsedes La Guaira y Miranda. En el acto participaron las autoridades del comité organizador nacional y los responsables de las sedes que acogerán los Juegos.

Staff (2023-04-20). Headlines for April 20, 2023. democracynow.org Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Rival Military Factions Battle for Sixth Day, Dozens Killed, Over 100 Injured by Crowd Crush in Yemen's Capital, U.N. Warns 50 Million Across West and Central Africa at Risk of Hunger, Climate Crisis Fuels Deadly Heat Wave Across Much of Asia, Research Finds Air Pollution Harms Human Health at Every Stage of Life, Study Finds African Americans Live Longer in Counties with More Black Doctors, Supreme Court Delays Decision on Medication Abortions Until Friday, Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape Discussing Lynching Black People, Murdering Journalists, Autopsy Shows T…

Staff (2023-04-20). Khader Adnan 'Near Death' in Israeli Detention: Urgent call from Randa Musa, Khader Adnan's wife. samidoun.net Randa Musa, the wife of Khader Adnan, the Palestinian prisoner currently on his 75th day of hunger strike, issued the following urgent call to action to the people of the world. On Thursday, 20 April, the Israeli occupation military court once again postponed the hearing on his release, ordering yet another report on his medical …

Staff (2023-04-20). Russia Wants to Know Details of the Brazilian Peace Initiative. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-20). India supera a China como el país más poblado del mundo. telesurtv.net China ha implementado una estrategia nacional para responder activamente al envejecimiento de la población.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-20). Estampida humana deja más de 80 muertos en Yemen. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Interior yemení informó que los responsables del reparto benéfico fueron puestos bajo custodia, mientras se desarrollan las investigaciones.

trtworld (2023-04-20). Myanmar Supreme Court to hear appeal of jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi. trtworld.com The 77-year-old is serving 33 years in prison after convictions in more than a dozen cases that she has called absurd and her allies say were orchestrated by the junta. | Myanmar Supreme Court to hear appeal of jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi…

WSWS (2023-04-20). Russian pro-NATO oppositionist Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison. wsws.org The charges that were used to imprison Kara-Murza could be used to go after any left-wing critic of the Putin regime's war in Ukraine.

_____ (2023-04-20). 100,000 Sri Lankan Monkeys Threaten the Yankee Dollar. strategic-culture.org Whether the Chinese want to eat them, use them as lab rats or put them into zoos, the sheer scale of this order shows that China is now a major player in the monkey business. | The news that Sri Lanka's economy, like her mo…

_____ (2023-04-20). Why Azerbaijan is Wringing Its Hands Over Turkish Elections. strategic-culture.org Azerbaijan is watching upcoming Turkish elections with a great deal of concern. An Erdogan victory means continuity for Baku's hardline regional policies, but an opposition win may undermine its recent gains. | By Mohammad SALAMI | The upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 May have generated significant interest both inside and outside of Türkiye. | As president of Türkiye for nearly nine years, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has presided over many controversial policies and their outcomes, which include changing the country's system to a presidential one, grappling with high inflation r…

_____ (2023-04-20). Prepping for War… Western State-Owned Media Unveil 'Russian Sabotage Trawlers'. strategic-culture.org What makes the situation all the more dangerous is that Western media are working shamelessly to promote the war agenda. | Russian fishing trawlers are on stealth missions to spy on transatlantic communications and sabotage energy supplies in Europe, according to a coordinated "investigation" by European state-owned media outlets. | Excuse the pun, but there is something putridly fishy about this Russian trawler story. | Britain's state-owned BBC

Julie Varughese (2023-04-20). McCarthyism Resurges: Radical U.S.-Based Organizations Condemn U.S. Indictments of African People's Socialist Party Members. towardfreedom.org

Rena Weaver (2023-04-20). For Rupert Murdoch and Fox News, profit will always trump truth. peoplesworld.org The Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News might not have made it to trial, but the information from Fox internal emails and texts, as well as depositions, yielded new shockers every day in the lead-up to their settlement. The sheer volume of startling revelations, which may quickly fade from memory, uncovered how one of the …

Marilyn Bechtel (2023-04-20). Student assistants file to form union at California State University campuses. peoplesworld.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Student workers in the California State University system launched the largest non-academic student organizing effort in U.S. history on April 17, filing over 4,000 cards with the state's Public Employee Relations Board declaring that they want to form a union representing some 10,000 student assistants, mostly undergraduates, who work in supporting roles …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-20). As GOP states shut hospitals, nurses and labor push for health care. peoplesworld.org Republican lawmakers are presiding over the shutdown of rural and other hospitals from coast to coast by starving them of funds while the nation's nurses and the labor movement, with the support of progressive Senate and House Democrats, are pushing instead for more staffing to provide good health care to more people. Citing nursing shortages …

Lindsay Koshgarian (2023-04-20). Death and taxes: How much of your tax bill goes to the Pentagon? peoplesworld.org Many of us rushed to file our taxes before this year's April 18 deadline. While we all hope for a refund to help pay the rent or cover a vacation, we also want our taxes themselves to pay for worthwhile things. Every year, my project at the Institute for Policy Studies creates a tax receipt to help …

Eric A. Gordon (2023-04-20). Women's voices unheard in 1776 sing out for representation in touring musical '1776'. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES — The late great Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only the second woman ever to serve on the nation's highest tribune, was sometimes asked, "When will there be enough women on the Supreme Court?" "When there are nine," she'd answer. "People are shocked," she recalled their reaction. "But there'd been nine men, …

Sharon Rose, Danny Shaw (2023-04-20). Gary Hicks—Mentor, revolutionary, and poet— °Presente! peoplesworld.org On Dec. 2, 2022, the international working-class movement lost an organizing and literary giant, Gary Graham Hicks. Comrades and friends gathered at the Marxist Library in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, March 25, for a memorial to remember the diverse contributions of a beloved poet, theorist, and internationalist. We write this tribute so that future generations …

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-20). US Supreme Court issues second administrative stay on abortion pill access. nationofchange.org The Supreme Court issued its second administrative stay, which further pauses the federal court's ruling and halts the new limitations on access to medication abortion.

Kenny Stancil (2023-04-20). 'Illegal corporate price-fixing' is rampant in US economy: Report. nationofchange.org "Oligopolies are not just a cause of inflation. They exacerbate social and economic inequality, and thus weaken democracy."

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-04-20). Leaks reveal reality behind US propaganda in Ukraine. nationofchange.org Like in previous U.S. wars, the veil of propaganda is unraveling around a senseless and unnecessary war that is killing a generation of young Ukrainians.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-20). Libya: Statement of the Forum of National Political Leaders. libya360.wordpress.com Statement of the Forum of National Political Leaders Held in Sirte on March 15-17, 2023. In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful Believing in the need to unify their efforts in these delicate historical circumstances that our dear country is going through after many years of chaos and turmoil and what…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-20). Ukraine: Stalemate in an Attritional War? libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) arrives at the Headquarters of the Dnepr Group of Forces, Kherson Oblast, April 17, 2023 The Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to the country's "new territories" of Lugansk and Kherson/Zaporozhye Regions on Monday to assess the military situation. The countdown has begun for the Ukrainian "counterattack". The arrival of Patriot missile system in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-20). Chris Matlhako: Remarkable South African Internationalist. libya360.wordpress.com Comrade Chris Matlhako, the Secretary for International Affairs of the South African Communist Party and Central Committee member, passed away this morning, April 20, 2023, at the age of 58. He was a diligent friend to the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and partner in the building of socialism internationally. Deepest condolences were expressed by…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-20). The France-China Strategic Partnership: Towards a Different Type of International Relations? libya360.wordpress.com The recent state visit of French President Macron to China, and his subsequent comments regarding Taiwan and the overlapping relationships between China, Europe and the United States, have led to considerable furore on the part of other imperialist powers and politicians and certainly appear to indicate a significant breach in the coalition that US President…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-20). The US Has a Child Labor Crisis. Lawmakers are Trying to Make it Worse. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Marques Packers Sanitation Services Inc., one of the largest sanitation companies for the meat processing industry was fined $1.5 million in February for hiring over 100 children in hazardous labor, cleaning equipment such as "skull-splitters" and "razor-sharp bone saws." (Photo: US Department of Labor) Iowa just passed one of the most extreme pro-child labor…

Ann Brown (2023-04-20). Remembering Dr. Sebi's Teaching On Health Benefits Of Sea Moss. moguldom.com In some circles, Dr. Sebi is a well-respected herbalist and natural healer, particularly in the hip-hop community. Born Alfredo Bowman in 1933 in the village of Ilanga, Honduras, Sebi was known for his holistic approach to healing. He once claimed to have the cure for cancer and AIDS. On his website, Dr. Sebi claimed to be …

Ann Brown (2023-04-20). It Ain't Over: #MeToo Comes For Jonathan Majors as Accusers Cooperating With NYC District Attorney. moguldom.com The Jonathan Majors alleged domestic violence scandal keeps getting messier. Majors, who has been accused of strangling and striking his girlfriend during an outing in New York City, is now being accused of other violence against women. Majors is coming face-to-face with the #MeToo movement. #MeToo is a social movement against sexual abuse, sexual harassment, …

Ann Brown (2023-04-20). Corporate Real Estate Debt Defaults Likely To Hit America, Stress The System: Investing Legend Howard Marks. moguldom.com To say Howard Marks knows a thing or two about the commercial real estate market would be an understatement. Marks is considered an investing legend. The billionaire businessman is the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, the largest investor in distressed securities worldwide. And now he's warning that due to the remote working trend …

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2023-04-20). Biden DOJ indicts four Americans for "weaponized" free speech. mronline.org The Biden administration's Department of Justice has just charged four members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) for conspiring to act as agents of Russia by using speech and political action in ways the DOJ says "weaponized" the First Amendment rights of Americans.

Ed Rampell (2023-04-20). It can and did happen here: Three L.A. museums shine spotlight on the Hollywood Blacklist's 75th anniversary. mronline.org Three museums are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist, the darkest period in Tinseltown history.

Editor (2023-04-20). Peru's coup-plotting congress has 6% approval, 91% disapproval (but full U.S. backing). mronline.org A polling firm found that Peru's coup-plotting, right-wing-controlled congress has 6% approval and 91% disapproval. Unelected leader Dina Boluarte has 15% approval and 78% disapproval. But they have the full support of the US, Canada, and foreign mining corporations.

Editor (2023-04-20). Tax-free day for the ultra-wealthy. mronline.org New data show the wealthiest Americans have stashed $2 trillion in offshore tax havens, as the government relaxes efforts to combat tax evasion.

István Mészáros (2023-04-20). Militarism and the Coming Wars. mronline.org The dangers and immense suffering caused by all attempts at solving deep-seated social problems by militaristic interventions, on any scale, are obvious enough. If, however, we look more closely at the historical trend of militaristic adventures, it becomes frighteningly clear that they show an ever greater intensification and an ever-increasing scale, from local confrontations to two horrendous world wars in the twentieth century, and to the potential annihilation of humankind when we reach our own time.

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). US B-1 Bombers Drill in India for First Time. news.antiwar.com The US has deployed a pair of B-1B Lancer bombers to participate in exercises in India, marking the first time the aircraft is conducting drills in the country as military ties between Washington-New Delhi are growing. The 2023 iteration of the US-India Cope Exercises is being held at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in the eastern …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). GOP Lawmakers Tell Biden They Won't Support 'Unrestrained' Ukraine Aid. news.antiwar.com A group of Republican members of Congress have told President Biden they won't support more "unrestrained" aid for Ukraine, Responsible Statecraft reported on Thursday. "A proxy war with Russia in Ukraine is not in the strategic interest of the United States and risks an escalation that could spiral out of control," the lawmakers said in …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). Iran Claims it Forced a US Submarine to Surface in Persian Gulf. news.antiwar.com Iran's navy commander said Thursday that an Iranian submarine made a US submarine come to the surface as it entered Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim the US military later denied. "The US submarine was approaching while submerged, but the Iranian submarine Fateh detected it and carried out … maneuvers to force …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). US Positioning Troops for Potential Sudan Embassy Evacuation. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is sending more troops to Djibouti to prepare for a potential embassy evacuation from Sudan as the forces of rival generals have been battling in the capital of Khartoum. Fighting in Sudan entered its sixth day on Thursday after several failed attempts at a ceasefire. The fighting is between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan's …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). In Kyiv, NATO Chief Says Ukraine's 'Rightful Place' Is in the Alliance. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made his first visit to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion last year and declared that Kyiv's "rightful place" is as a member of the Western military alliance. "Ukraine's rightful place is in the Euro-Atlantic family. Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO. And over time, our support will help …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). Ukraine FM Slams EU for Not Delivering on Ammunition Plan. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba slammed the EU on Thursday for taking too much time to work out its plan to deliver one million artillery shells to Ukraine for its war against Russia. "The inability of the EU to implement its own decision on the joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine is frustrating," Kuleba wrote …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). Rep. Gallagher Says War Game Shows US Needs to Arm Taiwan 'To the Teeth'. news.antiwar.com Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has said that a congressional war game that simulated a Chinese invasion of Taiwan shows that the US must arm Taiwan "to the teeth." Gallagher is the head of the House's new panel on China, which participated in the war game on Wednesday evening, a highly unusual move by members of …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-20). RFK Jr. Launches Presidential Bid, Vows to Unwind the US Empire. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his presidential bid to challenge President Biden in the 2024 Democratic primary and vowed to begin "unwinding" the American Empire. In a speech announcing his run, Kennedy questioned President Biden's motives in Ukraine and said it appeared the administration wanted to prolong the war. He said Ukraine was …

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-20). North Carolina Judge Convicts Journalists Of 'Trespassing' While Covering Eviction Of Homeless Encampment. thedissenter.org A judge in North Carolina found two journalists with the Asheville Blade guilty of "trespassing" on Christmas in 2021 when they stayed in a public park to cover Asheville police as officers evicted a homeless encampment. | Veronica Coit and Matilda Bliss were "sentenced to pay $25 fines and court costs." Coit received an additional sentence of "one year of unsupervised probation with a 10-day suspended [prison] sentence," according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. | The

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). China's Pivot to World Markets, Washington's Pivot to World Wars… southfront.org Illustrative Image | And the Debacle of the Latin American Left | Written by China and the United States are moving in polar opposite directions: Beijing is rapidly becoming the center of overseas investments in high tech industries, including robotics, nuclear energy and advanced machinery with collaboration from centers of technological excel…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Dead Man Walking: America's Central Bank Is Bankrupt. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by But the corrupt U.S. Congress will pass along to U.S. taxpayers its losses. That's illegal, but what the law says, no longer matters in Washington. | Here are the details: | The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, America's central bank, now has a negative net worth, and Congress is therefore supposed to cl…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). How Can I Use The Digital Yuan App With Ease? southfront.org SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | People worldwide are getting crazy after the launch of the digital Yuan app. The government in China launched the digital Yuan app to expand its use to all Chinese people. You can get additional details about the functionality and usage of the digital Yuan app by checking platforms like The digital Yuan…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Libelled By The Bot: Reputation, Defamation And AI. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Cometh the new platform, cometh new actions in law, the fragile litigant ever ready to dash off a writ to those with (preferably) deep pockets. And so, it transpires that artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, for all the genius behind their creation, are up for legal scrutiny and judicial redress. Certainly, some private citizens are getting rather ticked off about what such bots as ChatGPT are generating about them. | Some of this is indulgent, narcissistic…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Military Situation In Iraq On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Military Situation In Syria On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Reasons For Underlining Bitcoin As A Money. southfront.org SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | Bitcoin is a control less currency that does not get the back of the leading country government. It is an open unit with a value created by itself in the market by working on the monetary functions and attributes that wisely make the economy. The open decentralization of the network makes the fastest retail transaction, and it has created similar benefits in the assessment quantity. The intelligent function of the technology provides an application of financial services across…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Secret Behind Loss Of Bitcoin And The Objective Of Engineer. southfront.org SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | Bitcoin has faced several drawbacks in 13 years of small business. The money traded on the internet faced negative headlines initially, due to which nobody invested in the token till 2010. It took 1 year of a long period to create the objective of investment. Bitcoin traded as an alternative currency is because people know the clarity of the token. The currency provides the proper function and also forecasts results in the alternatives unit. The driving competition in the marke…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). U.S. Nuclear-War Strategy. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by A 1981 Ph.D thesis, by

Anonymous669 (2023-04-20). In Video: Elite Syrian Troops, Russian Forces Conduct Joint Live-Fire Exercise. southfront.org Screengrab. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. | The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and several units from the Russian military group in Syria have held a new joint live-fire exercise. | On April 20, the Syrian Ministry of Defense released footage from the exercise, which saw Syrian troops landing from Russian Mi-8AMTSh lightly-armed assault transport helicopters and conducting an offensive maneuver with T-90A main battle tanks and BTR-82A armored personnel carriers. | Syrian Su-24MK…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-20). Iranian Army Receives 200 New 'Strategic' Drones (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | On April 20, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army received 200 locally-made drones with combat, reconnaissance and electronic warfare capabilities. | In a televised ceremony, Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani handed over "more than 200 long-range strategic drones" to army chief Abdolrahim Mousavi, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported. The drones were handed over to different units across Iran. | The so…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-20). ISIS Shares Photos From Recent Attacks In Iraq. southfront.org File image. | On April 20, ISIS's official news agency, Amaq, released photos documenting two recent attacks by the terrorist group's cells in Iraq. | The first set of photos show an attack by ISIS terrorists against a military position along a road between the towns of Baiji and Haditha in the central province of Saladin on April 10. The terrorists targeted the positions with assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades during the hit-and-run attack. Amaq said that a soldier was wounded and a surveillance camer…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-20). Sweden Supplied Ukraine With Giraffe Air Defense Radars. southfront.org The PS-70 radar. (Carl M Sjà∂strand/the Swedish Armed Forces) | Sweden has supplied Kiev forces with a number of Saab Giraffe radars, several Ukrainian news sources revealed on April 20. | The Giraffe, designated by the Swedish military as PS-70, is a G/H-band short-range air defense radar with command and control capability. | It is still unclear how many radars of this type were supplied to Ukraine, or when exactly the transfer took place. Stockholm keeps most of its military aid to Kiev fo…

Anonymous765 (2023-04-20). West Promises More Aid To Ukraine. southfront.org |

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Lee Camp (2023-04-20). Peak oil and the Flawed Logic of Infinite Economic Growth, with Keith Akers. mintpressnews.com Gain a fresh perspective on climate change and ecological sustainability with author Keith Akers as he delves into the impacts of fossil fuel extraction, the ecological crises facing our planet, and the radical changes needed for a sustainable future.

Lee Camp (2023-04-20). The Petrodollar in Freefall and a New Multipolar World Order, with Ben Norton. mintpressnews.com Join Lee Camp and Ben Norton as they delve into the changing world order, the rebellion of Latin America against Western hegemony, the ongoing proxy war in Ukraine, and much more.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-04-20). The Israel-Palestine Conflict: How the Palestinian Resistance Is Changing the Equation. mintpressnews.com When Israel launched a war against the Gaza Strip in August 2022, it Israel rarely distinguishes between one Palestinian group and another. For Tel Aviv, any Palestinian Resistance is a form of terrorism or, at best, incitement. Targeting one group and excluding other supposedly 'terrorist groups' exposes a degree…

Lee Camp (2023-04-20). Lee Camp: You Won't Believe Who Got The Richest From The Afghanistan War. mintpressnews.com The US has withdrawn from the war in Afghanistan, but the war profiteers are still raking in big bucks through the revolving door that is the military industrial complex.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. People with Parkinson's disease can experience tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, loss of automatic movements, speech and writing changes, and impaired posture and balance. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S. "We think esophageal cancer is on the rise with the obesity pandemic as well as with the problem with the increase in reflux in the United States," says Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/FpI7dt2izHc Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Young man's disease: Testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The risk of many types of cancer increases with age. Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are located in the loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. There is good and bad news about testicular cancer. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is macular degeneration? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently celebrated my 50th birthday and had an eye exam. The ophthalmologist recommended that I get screened for macular degeneration. I was surprised because nobody in my family has had any eye issues, and I am not having trouble with my vision. I know there are many health screenings I need as I age, but is this a new recommendation or simply because I'm getting older? ANSWER: Happy birthday and welcome to your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. A heart transplant is the gold standard to treat advanced heart failure. With more than 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list, Mayo Clinic is hoping to save more lives by adopting strategies for expanding the donor pool for heart transplants. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Have you ever started a new fitness journey only to find yourself bored or suffering new pain in a couple of weeks? At this point, you may be asking, "Is this routine really for me?" This is common, but you need to find ways to make the process better to overcome these obstacles. The link between boredom and injuries is strong. As you get bored with a fitness routine, it is easier…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Does my child need ear tubes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections can be painful and cause difficulty sleeping or hearing. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most common infections for children. Inserting tubes in the ear is a treatment for chronic ear infections. Here are answers to questions about…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). A new heart and a renewed zest for life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether it was working around the home or out hiking the trails, Steven Fietek says he has always been active. But when Steven turned 52, he started to notice shortness of breath. "Slowly but surely, I got to the point where the fatigue and the shortness of breath was troublesome." Steven says he was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. "Which I keep telling people, it's a big, big word for weak heart muscle." A few years…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Science Saturday: A big step forward, bringing DNA sequencing data to routine patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2020, the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine set out to create a library of genomic sequencing data of 100,000 consented Mayo Clinic participants by the end of 2024 to advance research and improve patient care. The genomic sequencing study is a year ahead of the plan — reaching over 71,000 participants. "This is one of the largest population health studies of its kind," says ‚ÄØKonstantinos Lazaridis, M.D., the Carlson and Nelson Endowed Executive Director for Mayo Clinic's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Bianca's transplant journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring has sprung, so for most people, the winter holiday season is a distant memory. But for one Minnesota family, this past Christmas is one that they'll never forget. As she opened her presents, Bianca Gozola was able to forget, at least for a little while, all that she's been through. "We were playing outside with neighbors who were a little bit older, but generally, you know, other small children," remembers Laura Gozola, Bianca's mom….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., it's the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 35. Approximately 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and 470 people will die from the disease, according to…

Liberation Staff (2023-04-20). PSL Editorial: Right wing prepares "debt ceiling" attack — Will Biden capitulate? liberationnews.org The debt ceiling is a manufactured crisis. Only in recent years has the right wing decided to use it as a point of leverage to try to force through spending cuts…

Shinobi Adept (2023-04-20). Rutgers strike suspended after winning victories through struggle. liberationnews.org On April 15, the three faculty unions at Rutgers University suspended their five day strike after a framework for a new contract was agreed to on Friday, April 14. Members of the three unions still need to vote to ratify the contract. The framework includes an increase in salaries for full-time faculty and counselors by at least 14% by July 1, 2025, a 43.8% increase in the per-credit salary rate for part time lecturers over four years, and a minimum of a 27.9% increase for postdoctoral students over 4 years.

Andrew Perez (2023-04-20). The Leonard Leo Presidential Primary. levernews.com

The Lever (2023-04-20). The Clarence Thomas Secret Money Trail. levernews.com

Freedom Socialist Party, Bob Price (2023-04-20). Sunday 4/30: May Day Celebration 2023 — Workers vs. Billionaires: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk Street, San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49)…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-20). Sunday 5/14: UCSC MEIP XXI, Stevenson Event Center-FREE ALL WELCOME. indybay.org STEVENSON EVENT CENTER | UCSC STEVENSON COLLEGE | 1156 HIGH STREET…

Renee Cailloux (2023-04-20). Friday 5/12: UCSC MEIP, Stevenson Event Center-FREE-ALL WELCOME. indybay.org UCSC Stevenson Event Center | Stevenson College | 1156 High Street…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-04-20). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 Rally! A Day for Global Labor Solidarity. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…

DJ Mouse (2023-04-20). Thursday 4/20: Captain Fred's Free Radio School – Berkley Liberation Radio – Radio for All. indybay.org Long Haul | 3124 Shattuck Ave…

Reproductive Justice for All (2023-04-20). Alliance Defending Freedom is a Hate Group. indybay.org While the Supreme Court maintains full access to the abortion pill mifepristone until at least tomorrow, the anti-abortion group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) said the Supreme Court should keep restrictions on mifepristone in place as the legal battle over the pill plays out. The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated the ADF as a hate group.

David Giesen (2023-04-20). Wednesday 4/19: Sussing Dr. Seuss's The Lorax: Deconstructing its dialectical consumerism. indybay.org On line google meet: meet.google.com/zvg-bzox-rxu…

David Giesen (2023-04-20). Wednesday 4/19: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org outside the Bernal Library, 500 Cortland Avenue | outdoor amphitheater at the corner of Cortland and Anderson…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-20). Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra. indybay.org Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra | Adhesiones, firma en: lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/es-es/blog/nous-sommes-les-soulevem

Allan Fisher (2023-04-20). Friday 4/28: Honduras Update. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine) UC Santa Cruz…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-20). Austria: Convocatoria Festival Internacional de Video y Cine Político "Carlota" indybay.org Festival Internacional de Video y Cine Político "Carlota", que celebra el 24 y 25 de noviembre de 2023 su primera edición. Se celebra de forma presencial en Viena (Austria).

Mothers on the March (2023-04-20). Friday 4/21: POA: Shut It Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-04-20). Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & VT Van Deusen. indybay.org CRD covers Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & Labor with Vermont AFL-CIO President; Remembering Revolutionary Artist & Activist Paul Robeson…

David Giesen (2023-04-20). Saturday 4/22: Dialectical Consumerism meets Earth Day SF, the walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (we meet in the lobby)…

LPR (2023-04-20). Invitation: Land and Commons near Bure (France). indybay.org Encounter of peasant and rural struggles 26 August – 3 September in Bure, Lorraine, France. Around 40 farms, groups and organisations have so far signed the call to participate in the "Terre et Communs" camp near Bure this summer. Schedule, cultural programme, infrastructures … the whole thing is taking shape. We will keep you informed in the coming months. You will soon be able to confirm your participation via the website.

Michael Hudson (2023-04-20). Why the US Bank Crisis is Not Over. indybay.org There must always be a financial crash at some point. That is because interest-bearing debt grows exponentially, but the economy follows an S-curve and then turns down. And when the economy turns down… the magnitude of financial claims on the economy exceeds the ability to pay.

Raging Grannies (2023-04-20). Song: The Abortion Pill Mifepristone-You Can't Stop It! indybay.org mp4 by Jim Colton ProBonoPhoto 1 min 41 second video…

Unitarian Universalists of SF (2023-04-20). Sunday 4/30: Tim Redmond: Update on our City – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA , 94109 or via Zoom…

Revolution Books (2023-04-20). Thursday 4/27: Sunsara Taylor Speaking on: "Woke" Lunacy VS. Real Revolution. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…

David Giesen (2023-04-20). Monday 4/17: Dialectical Consumerism: San Francisco's next iteration. indybay.org Virtual via Google meet: meet.google.com/hnb-abfm-fzg…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-04-20). Wednesday 5/3: On World Press Freedom Day: A Day Of Action To Free Assange/ Mumia & Against Censorship. indybay.org KQED Television | 2601 Mariposa St. | San Francisco…

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Xi extends congratulations to Yunnan University on centenary anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday extended congratulations to faculty, students, and alumni of Yunnan University as the university marks its 100th anniversary.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese FM to attend Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World. ecns.cn Qin Gang will attend the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World to be held at the Grand Halls in Shanghai on Friday and deliver a keynote speech.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Traditional Chinese medicine spreads to 196 countries, regions: official. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has spread to 196 countries and regions and gained worldwide recognition for its unique strengths in disease prevention and control and rehabilitation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Taiwan ethnic minority delegation visits Beijing. ecns.cn A 21-member delegation of ethnic minorities from Taiwan visited Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday to get a better understanding of the ethnic cultures of the Chinese nation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). UN Chinese Language Day: Chinese language facilitates dialogue across civilizations. ecns.cn A forum, with the theme "The Chinese language: facilitating dialogue across civilizations," was held at the UNESCO headquarters on Tuesday to celebrate the event.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). 'Travel squad' becomes a popular trip style among tight schedule and low budget youth. ecns.cn The super-tight schedule of a Beijing trip immediately went viral after being shared online, with people suspecting its authenticity since it is not a supposedly relaxing trip but more like an intense "special forces" training.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Lighting adds nocturnal glint to bridge on Yangtze River in Chongqing. ecns.cn With a main span of 720 meters, the 1,403.8-meter-long bridge completed installation of its illumination system on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). In Numbers: Phase one of Canton Fair concludes with 1.26 million visits. ecns.cn

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-20). Imperial deepens cleantech collaboration with US partners. imperial.ac.uk Imperial is aiming to deepen its collaborations with partners in the US to solve challenges around climate and pollution.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-20). Theoretical physicist elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Professor Claudia de Rham has been elected as an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Jack Thomas (2023-04-20). The ultimate guide to gut microbiota and the human microbiome. healtheuropa.com Our complete guide to gut microbiota and the human microbiome details essential information to help optimise your gut health. Gut microbiota and the human microbiome are two terms that have become increasingly popular in recent years as researchers gain a better understanding of their importance to our health. Recent research has shown how much these …

Daniel Cubias (2023-04-20). White America Makes Millions on Latino Creations (OPINION). latinorebels.com The Taco Bell story shows how Latinos can work hard, innovate, play by the rules, and maybe achieve a decent level of success, while a white guy can waltz in, take what he wants, and become a millionaire with minimal effort.

Latino Rebels (2023-04-20). Leguizamo Does Latino Rebels. latinorebels.com Entertainment correspondent Cristina Escobar steps into the host seat for a conversation with actor and comedian John Leguizamo to discuss his passion and activism in Hollywood as well as his new show on MSNBC, 'Leguizamo Does America.'

The Associated Press (2023-04-20). Are Brazilians Latino? Many Say 'Yes,' Report Says. latinorebels.com A coding mistake by the U.S. Census Bureau has revealed at least 416,000 Brazilians, or more than two-thirds of Brazilians in the U.S., identifying as Latino or Hispanic in the 2020 American Community Survey.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-20). Colombia: Petro and Duque Clash Over Compliance With 2016 Peace Accords. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused his predecessor, former President Iván Duque (2018-2022), of "tearing to shreds" the peace agreement signed by the government of Juan Manuel Santos with the former FARC guerrillas, by not fulfilling the commitments made by the Colombian state with the former combatants. | During his participation in the National Council for Peace, Reconciliation and Coexistence, Petro said that Duque had four years to enforce the agreements, as he had been president for four of the seven years of the existence of the agreement since it was signed in 2016. | "How many hectares did Duque bu…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-20). Taiwan Pushed Closer to Conflict by Washington. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Apr 12, 2023 | The island province of Taiwan has been pushed closer still to conflict by Washington recently as the US hosted a visit by Tsai Ing-Wen of the Democratic Progressive Party who currently heads the administration in Taipei. | During her trip to the United States, Tsai Ing-Wen met with the current US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a move meant to deliberately undermine China's sovereignty through oblique political recognition of separatist elements within China. | The BBC in its

Ana Perdigón (2023-04-20). Jeanine àÅñez Charged for Senkata Massacre in Bolivia. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-04-20). With 5% of World Population, US Consumes 80% of World's Opioids. orinocotribune.com The spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, rejected the accusations and sanctions issued by the US, under the pretext of alleged participation in the trafficking of fentanyl precursors (opioids), against Chinese citizens and companies. | "US blames China for exporting 'fentanyl precursors,' which are in fact only ordinary chemicals sold through normal trade. In‚ÄÇinternational‚ÄÇtrade,‚ÄÇit‚ÄÇis the importer's duty to prevent such chemicals from falling into the hands of illicit drug-makers.‚ÄÇBy…

Staff (2023-04-20). Russia's Foreign Minister Meets With President Maduro in Caracas (+Bolivia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines). orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 19, 2023 ( Lavrov arrived in Caracas this Tuesday and held meetings with Venezuelan authorities, including the minister for foreign affairs, Yván Gil, and vice president, Delcy Rodríguez. Issues including energy agreements, i…

Staff (2023-04-20). Miguel Díaz-Canel Re-Elected as President of Cuba. orinocotribune.com In its tenth term, the recently constituted Cuban National Assembly of People's Power has ratified Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in his continuation as president of the Republic of Cuba. | Díaz-Canel was re-elected this Wednesday, April 19, with 459 votes comprising 97.66% favorable validations of the absolute majority, as reported by the president of the National Electoral Council, Alina Balseiro Gutiérrez. | President Díaz-Canel…

Nazz Aboutabl (2023-04-20). People's Action Proudly Endorses Amanda McIllmurray and Helen Gym in Philadelphia Municipal Elections. peoplesaction.org Organization Adds Amanda McIllmurray and Helen Gym to its People's Slate WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today endorsed two progressive champions in Philadelphia municipal elections: Helen Gym for mayor and Amanda McIllmurray for Philadelphia City Council. Both candidates are proud members of Reclaim Philadelphia, a member-driven political powerhouse and affiliate of People's Action. The two are running movement …

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-20). Cuban parliament re-elects President Miguel Díaz-Canel for second term. peoplesdispatch.org Díaz-Canel thanked former president and the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, Army General Raúl Castro, for his support and trust, and the Cuban people for their courage and loyalty…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-20). Black liberation organizers indicted for opposing war. peoplesdispatch.org On April 18, a federal grand jury

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-20). EU's withdrawal of tariffs on Ukrainian grain backfires as eastern European countries rise in opposition. peoplesdispatch.org The European Union and five countries in eastern Europe at are loggerheads over the tariff-free import of grain from Ukraine. The five countries say that the removal of tariffs has affected their internal markets and their farmers…

Fiona Edwards (2023-04-20). Obsolete Cold War attitudes are holding Europe back. peoplesdispatch.org Recently, the United States has been followed by a number of European countries in supporting a cold war policy toward Russia and China. This has created increasing problems in Europe—bringing a major war to the continent, creating serious economic difficulties, and intensifying a decline in living standards. | In this context, the case for Europe establishing an independent foreign policy has gained support, as a way of ensuring security and prosperity. | The US brings hot war to Europe: | Starting with the most extreme expression of the situation, the war in Ukraine has claimed tens of thousands o…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-20). Czech government's plan to raise retirement age faces intense protests. peoplesdispatch.org The Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) as well as trade unions have launched petitions to reject the conservative government's plan to increase the retirement age in the Czech Republic to 68 years…

Ana Vraƒçar (2023-04-20). Health worker shortage in Global South cannot be resolved by tepid mechanisms and bans. peoplesdispatch.org Nigeria's House of Representatives is considering a bill which would block young physicians from emigrating right after university. The proposal points to the widespread problem of mass emigration of health workers from the Global South…

Atlanta Antifascists. (2023-04-20). Inside Southern Sons Active Club; Part I. popularresistance.org In January, we began infiltrating the Southern Sons Active Club (SSAC), a racist group operating in the Carolinas and in Georgia that is part of the broader "Active Club" network. With this two-part report, we identify twelve SSAC members and two former members. We also discuss a Georgia participant in the "Revolutionary White Brotherhood" (formerly "Blood and Soil Crew"), a regional neo-Nazi youth group with close ties to SSAC. We document SSAC's ties to a white supremacist now facing charges for his part in a bank robbery conspiracy. In another instance of the club attracting violence-prone neo-Nazis, we discus…

Amanda Katz, Labor Notes. (2023-04-20). In Los Angeles Schools, Solidarity Strike Scores Big For Both Unions. popularresistance.org When Los Angeles educators joined school support staff on the picket lines last month, our solidarity strike helped them clinch a contract with a 30 percent raise. | Riding that wave, yesterday educators reached a tentative agreement of our own, with a 21 percent raise, smaller classes, and improved staffing. | Superintendent Alberto Carvalho had scoffed in February when support staff voted by 96 percent to authorize a strike. On Twitter he belittled the threat as empty theatrics. "1, 2, 3…Circus," he wrote, "a predictable performance with a known outcome, desiring of nothing more than an applause, a coin, and…

Ken Cosentino, Last Real Indians. (2023-04-20). Seneca Nation Casinos And DOD Contracts: Bullets! Drones! Tanks! popularresistance.org Prepare yourself for a journey down a bizarre rabbit hole, by following the money trail between the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) and the United States Department of Defense/Intelligence Agencies. When a government investigator saw what you are about to read, he looked over at his partner and exclaimed "Why the Hell is an Indian Nation providing services to Defense contractors?!" | According to their own websites, SNI was "Once a member of the Hodinà∂hsà∂: ni ¥ Confederacy," meaning SNI is no longer a member of the Six Nations. In fact, they have not been part of the Confederacy since 1848. There is…

Saima May Sidik, Ecowatch. (2023-04-20). Ten Rivers Facing Pollution, Development, And Climate Change. popularresistance.org By America's waterways need help. Threats such as industrial pollution, poorly planned development, and climate change are widespread. In some cases, help could be imminent—but only with support from the public and lawmakers, according to a report out today from the conservation group American Rivers. | The report, called America's Most Endangered Rivers, has been produced annually since 1984. Each report describes 10 threatened rivers, each facing an upcoming decision with the potential for public influence, such as whether to remove a dam or compel polluters to clean up waste. | "I like the focus on actio…

Katelin Penner, Next City. (2023-04-20). What Barcelona Can Teach New York City About Affordable Housing. popularresistance.org Earlier this month I visited Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, where my sister has been studying abroad. We did all of the major tourist hits: we ate tapas, took a cable car to the top of MontjuàØc, drank sangria, strolled through Park Gàºell, one of Antoni GaudŒØ's signature works. We were captured by the beauty of the massive, rainbow stained glass windows of the Sagrada Familia church. I babbled to my family about superblocks, Barcelona's innovative street design model, intended to decrease car use and air pollution while increasing access to public space. | Yet the thing I found…

Clau O'Brien Moscoso, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-20). Piura No Longer A Fujimori Stronghold. popularresistance.org The parliamentary coup that took place on Dec 7th that ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo has now passed its 4th month. Over 120 days and there are still no investigations into any of the over 80 deaths, or there are attempts by the prosecution to stall and move investigations to Lima , where protesters say there will be no justice. Though protesters from provincial regions have left the capital city to reassess the struggle from their home territories, more delegations continue to travel to Lima to demand the peoples' popular vote be respected and to get the coup regime to step down.

unitedEditor (2023-04-20). Iran-Saudi agreement paved the way for a solution in Yemen. uwidata.com By I≈üƒ±kgàºn Akfƒ±rat Solution-oriented diplomacy is advancing in a breathtaking speed in West Asia. After Iran, Saudi Arabia and Syria, the times of peace have started in Yemen. Ali Al- Kahum, one of the leaders of the Ansarallah Movement emphasized Russia's resistance to the West and China's role as "great power that puts out the …

unitedEditor (2023-04-20). Iran should be included into the Organization of Turkic States. uwidata.com We are determined to make the process of participation to the Organization of Turkish States of the Islamic Republic of Iran successful. Vatan Party Chairman Doƒüu Perinàßek held a press conference at the Vatan Party Headquarters in Ankara on April 19, 2023 at 13.00 and announced the Decision of the Vatan Party Presidential Board regarding …

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-20). Minnesota 'Driver's Licenses For All' Bill a National Model For Data Privacy Protections, Advocates Say. unicornriot.ninja

Jacob Morrison (2023-04-20). An explosion, layoffs, and the end of paper in Jay. therealnews.com This story is co-published by The Real News Network and JAY, MAINE—Workers said the last roll of paper came off the machine at around 1 a.m. on March 8, ending more than

Luke Savage (2023-04-20). Ordinary Americans are being forced to subsidize the military-industrial complex. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Washington, we are incessantly told, is paralyzed by a climate of brinkmanship and polarization. That has indeed been the case in many areas over the past few years, as was frustratingly clear throughout the Biden administration's attempts to pass a major domestic spending package after taking office. When it comes to defense spending, however, none of the usual rules of politics…

CA National Organization of Women (2023-04-20). Saturday 5/20: CA NOW Conference: Bridging the Gap for a Feminist Future. indybay.org Online / virtual – join from anywhere | In-person: West Hollywood Park ARC, 647 N San Vicente, | West Hollywood Blvd, CA 90069…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-04-20). Friday 4/28: East Bay Premiere: "SF Rage Against the War Machine" documentary/ Benefit for CODEPINK. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Huawei: AI computing power to increase 500 times by 2030. ecns.cn Huawei Technologies Co forecast that artificial intelligence computing power will increase 500 times by 2030, and the company will keep investing in domains like connectivity, computing, storage and cloud to help accelerate digital transformation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese-built expressway section opens in Serbia. ecns.cn An expressway section connecting New Belgrade and Surcin in Serbia opened to traffic on April 1, bringing more cities into a one-hour economic circle around the capital Belgrade, according to the Chinese company responsible.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). EU agrees plan to boost semiconductor industry. ecns.cn The European Parliament and the European Union member states agreed on Tuesday on the European Chips Act to boost the bloc's semiconductor industry in a race with the United States and East Asia, which now dominate the global market.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). 11 punished for damage to trees under protection. ecns.cn Eleven people in Guizhou province were recently sentenced to prison ranging from 10 months to four years for endangering national key protected plants, including destroying a 2,600-year-old nanmu, a precious mothproof wood.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Probe into acrobat's death finalized. ecns.cn Authorities in Anhui province have finalized their investigation and will soon call related people to account for the accidental death of an acrobat during a performance in Suzhou on Saturday night.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). U.S. spying on countries, int'l organizations has created furor: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The news about U.S. spying on countries, including its allies, and international organizations has created international furor, however, this is not the first time that such scandals involving the US have been revealed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Talent resource matters in assessing a country's demographic dividend: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn When assessing a country's demographic dividend, we need to look at not just the size but also the quality of its population, because size matters, but what matters more are talent resources, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese FM meets SCO chief. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming in Beijing on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge passes completion review. ecns.cn A completion review committee assembled by Chinese authorities on Wednesday concluded that the main part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a quality construction.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Hong Kong museum launches virtual exhibition on Palace of Versailles. ecns.cn The exhibition uses various kinds of high-end interactive technologies to give audience members an immersive virtual experience on the history, culture, architecture and development of the Versailles palace, an important part of France's culture heritage.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Store of licensed products for Chengdu World University Games opens in Beijing. ecns.cn An official souvenir store was inaugurated on Wednesday in Beijing, marking the 100-day countdown to the games.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Culture Fact | Solar term: Grain Rain. ecns.cn

John Torok (2023-04-20). Thursday 4/20: On Water Justice: Kali Akuno Speaks. indybay.org Alice Griffith Community Room, 2600 Arelious Walker Dr San Francisco CA 94124 | Part of the "People's Earth Day for Water Justice" events…

John Torok (2023-04-20). Sunday 4/23: Oakland People's Earth Day for Water Justice. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…

Planned Parenthood Action (2023-04-20). Saturday 4/15: Call to Action: Protect Medication Abortion Access – Virtual Rally & Teach-In. indybay.org Online protest rally & teach-in. | Join from anywhere and take action!

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-04-20). Vandana Shiva: El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista. indybay.org Vandana Shiva: "El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista"

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-20). Dimite jefe de asesores del presidente Fernández en Argentina. telesurtv.net El exfuncionario agradeció al actual mandatario por haberlo "honrado" con en el cargo de jefe de asesores.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-20). Más de 155.000 funcionarios públicos comienzan huelga en Canadá. telesurtv.net La Alianza de Empleados Públicos de Canadá (PSAC) plantea que dispuesta a llegar a un acuerdo tan pronto como el Gobierno presente una oferta justa.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-20). Volcán Nevado del Ruiz continúa muy inestable en Colombia. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) comunicó un incremento de la sismicidad con respecto a este martes.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-20). Presentan a nuevos detenidos en trama de corrupción en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Hasta la fecha, son 80 personas las que han sido privadas de libertad, así como 20 órdenes de aprehensión por ejecutar, y un total de 172 allanamientos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-20). Honduras refuerza medidas de seguridad en las cárceles. telesurtv.net Los enfrentamientos entre miembros de las temidas pandillas Barrio 18 y Mara Salvatrucha ocurrieron en las cárceles de Támara, El Porvenir, Santa Bárbara y Morocelí.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-20). Ejército sudanés y paramilitares continúan los enfrentamientos. telesurtv.net Ambas partes se acusaron de violar el armisticio mientras medios internacionales registran tiroteos en la capital.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-04-20). øCuáles son las disciplinas deportivas de los Juegos del ALBA 2023?>. telesurtv.net Esta edición de los juegos contará como novedad con las modalidades del kenpo, bochas, dominó, kickboxing, bmx free style, whusu y patinaje.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-04-20). Canciller boliviano afirma que el mundo avanza a un nuevo orden. telesurtv.net El canciller Rogelio Mayta reiteró que un mundo multipolar se presenta más esperanzador que un mundo unipolar.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-20). Choque entre dos trenes de carga deja un muerto en India. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a los agentes ferroviarios uno de los trenes, que presuntamente incumplió con las señalizaciones colapsó con otro que estaba detenido en una de las plataformas de la estación india.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-04-20). Policía de Brasil lanza operación contra la violencia escolar. telesurtv.net Este despliegue forma parte de las investigaciones tras el ataque en una guardería en Blumenau, en el estado sureño de Santa Catarina.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-20). Canciller de Rusia arriba a Nicaragua. telesurtv.net Está previsto que en las próximas horas el canciller ruso sostenga una reunión con el presidente Daniel Ortega y la vicepresidenta Rosario Murillo.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-20). Presidente de Nicaragua sostiene encuentro con canciller ruso. telesurtv.net El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia resaltó los vínculos estrechos y las relaciones de cooperación entre ambos países.

teleSUR, MER (2023-04-20). Presidente de Nicaragua: Rusia está librando una batalla por la paz. telesurtv.net El mandatario nicaragüense aseguró que quieren la paz como la quieren los pueblos del mundo.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-20). Conmemora Venezuela aniversario 213 de su grito de independencia. telesurtv.net Autoridades militares y gubernamentales lideraron el acto de izar el pabellón tricolor en el Panteón Nacional.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-20). Instalan Tercera Comisión Mixta entre Venezuela y Bolivia. telesurtv.net La Comisión Conjunta se prevé concluya este jueves con la rúbrica de más de 10 convenios de cooperación.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-20). Arriba a Venezuela primera avanzada de Rusia para Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Los atletas fueron recibidos a su llegada por representantes del Gobierno Bolivariano.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-20). Aumenta actividad sísmica del volcán San Miguel en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El volcán de San Miguel ha presentado un leve incremento de su sismicidad en las últimas 24 horas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-20). Hallan cuerpo de una persona desaparecida tras alud en Huaral, Perú. telesurtv.net Los restos de Carmen Milla fueron recuperados por equipos especializados en La Perla, en Huaral.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-04-20). Trabajadores ferroviarios convocan a huelga en Alemania. telesurtv.net La huelga empezará a las 03H00 (hora local) y durará hasta las 11H00.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-20). Canciller ruso llega a Cuba como parte de su gira por Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El canciller Serguéi Lavrov, espera mantener un encuentro con el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, antes de terminar su visita a Cuba.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-20). Miguel Díaz-Canel reelecto como presidente de Cuba. telesurtv.net El mandatario cubano será acompañado para el próximo período por el vicepresidente Salvador Valdés Mesa.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-20). Aumenta a 43 la cifra de fallecidos por alud en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los fallecidos fueron identificados como José Benito B., Ariadne Guadalupe B., Derek Enrique C. y Fátima Guadalupe Q.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-20). Frente Polisario saharaui rechaza rol de la ONU ante ocupación. telesurtv.net El líder del frente apuntó que la ONU guarda un "ominoso silencio" ante la violación por Marruecos del alto al fuego.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Faculty union ends strike at Illinois universities. wsws.org After isolating striking faculty and staff, University Professionals of Illinois union sent workers back to campuses before they had voted on tentative agreements and without releasing contract details.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Canada's federal workers' strike and the global resurgence of the class struggle. wsws.org The strike of 120,000 workers is part of a global upsurge of the working class that is driven by the same capitalist crisis propelling the ruling elites in all the major powers towards world war.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Sri Lankan trade unions hold "delegate conference" to derail growing class struggles. wsws.org Union delegates made clear that they will do nothing to stop Wickremesinghe's austerity measures and his anti-democratic attacks.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Los Angeles teachers union announces sellout three-year deal. wsws.org The agreement was reached to prevent escalating job actions by teachers and school workers and is highly concessionary.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Television and film writers vote overwhelmingly to strike. wsws.org The AMPTP is placing its hopes in the ability of the WGA to control the writers and in its eventual readiness to surrender on the major questions, as it did in the 2007-08 strike.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Mass layoffs start at Disney as US Federal Reserve's moves to increase unemployment take effect. wsws.org Across the US, job cuts were up 15 percent month-to-month and a whopping 319 percent year-on-year in March.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Protests continue in Akron, Ohio against decision not to prosecute police for murder of Jayland Walker. wsws.org As evening fell Monday and many of the protesters went home, police descended on those remaining and arrested six for minor traffic violations.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Australian governments allow Aboriginal communities to be exploited by funeral fund. wsws.org Successive federal and state governments and corporate regulators knew about ACBF-Youpla's exploitive and predatory practices but did little to protect or warn Aboriginal policy holders.

WSWS (2023-04-20). European Central Bank chief warns of global fragmentation. wsws.org Christine Lagarde has warned that there is a danger of the world economy coalescing into two blocs based around the world number one and number two economies.

WSWS (2023-04-20). Fox Corp. to pay $787.5 million for pushing Trump election lies. wsws.org The settlement won by Dominion Voting Systems, falsely accused of helping rig the 2020 elections, was the largest in a US defamation suit.

WSWS (2023-04-20). New insight into the possible origin of chipped stone tool technology. wsws.org The use of a hammer-and-anvil technique to crack nuts by monkeys and chimpanzees may represent the precursor of human stone tool technology.

Brittani Banks (2023-04-20). Our World Is in a Multifront Crisis—It's Time to Cultivate a Local Peace Economy. independentmediainstitute.org We are alive in a unique time of challenges that arrive not one by one, but all at once, and on a global scale. Each enormous risk we (and not just "we" humans but "we" collective life-forms of planet Earth) currently face is entwined with a set of several other enormous risks, creating a monstrous …

Alex Bainbridge (2023-04-20). Max Chandler-Mather: '80% want us to stand firm on housing'. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Alex Bainbridge spoke to Greens' housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather about negotiations with Labor over its housing package, arguments for a rent freeze, the safeguard mechanism and the AUKUS nuclear submarines.

Sue Bull (2023-04-20). Allied health professionals demand a place at executive level. greenleft.org.au More than 50 allied health professionals and supporters rallied outside Barwon Health's University Hospital to protest against a proposed restructure. Sue Bull reports.

Alex Salmon (2023-04-20). Climate activists sit down in CBD. greenleft.org.au Two hundred people protested for climate action as part of Extinction Rebellion WA's "Perth stops for climate". Alex Salmon reports.

Ben Bartee (2023-04-20). Anti-Meat Propaganda Roundup: Drinking Milk Is 'Unsettling' and Racist. globalresearch.ca

Michael Bryant (2023-04-20). "The Future of Health Summit": Blowing Up the World for Big Pharma. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-20). Young Chefs Are Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly. 28 Sudden Deaths, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates? globalresearch.ca

Patrick Tucker (2023-04-20). U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM): Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an Instrument of Modern Warfare. globalresearch.ca

Brucha Weisberger (2023-04-20). Australia, A Tragic Window into the Truth. Excess Mortality in 2021-22 Following Roll-out of Covid Injections. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-04-20). Why Is Europe in the Pits? "Its Economic Suicide" globalresearch.ca

Michael Jansen (2023-04-20). Netanyahu's Extremist-dominated Cabinet in Jeopardy. globalresearch.ca

Rojoef Manuel (2023-04-20). Australia, US to Host 'Largest-Ever' Bilateral Exercise. globalresearch.ca

Frank T. Fitzgerald (2023-04-20). The Official Story of the Ukraine War Grossly Misleads. globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Turley (2023-04-20). Is Free Speech Killing Us? FDA Commissioner Declares "Misinformation" a Medical Risk. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-04-20). Democratic Transition Further Delayed by Military Clashes in Sudan. globalresearch.ca

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Medea Benjamin (2023-04-20). The Leaks of "Secret Documents" Reveal Reality Behind U.S. Propaganda in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Colin Todhunter (2023-04-20). Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers and Skin-Deep Morality. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Patrick Bond (2023-04-20). BRICS De-dollarization Hype — But Will Reality Begin to Dawn, that Nothing New Is on the Table, Really? globalresearch.ca

Shane Quinn (2023-04-20). Western Media Failures Regarding Ukraine. An Irish Historical Perspective. globalresearch.ca

The Global Research Team (2023-04-20). Global Research Thrives on Your Support. globalresearch.ca As an independent grassroots media organization, Global Research simply relies on our readers' support to maintain our daily operations. Needless to say, our readers are our lifeline. | It is our goal to keep our publication free for everyone. So i…

Global Research News (2023-04-20). Selected Articles: Kosovo Liberation Army Leader Hashim Thaàßi on Trial for War Crimes. globalresearch.ca By From the very outset those crimes against…

Thalif Deen (2023-04-20). US Espionage Within the UN Is a Story that Repeats Itself. globalresearch.ca

Adriaan Alsema (2023-04-20). Colombia asks UN to investigate sabotage of peace process. colombiareports.com Colombia's foreign minister asked the United Nations' Security Council to investigate attempts to sabotage an ongoing peace process. Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva asked the security council to create an international…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-20). Libelled by the Bot: Reputation, Defamation, and AI. dissidentvoice.org Cometh the new platform, cometh new actions in law, the fragile litigant ever ready to dash off a writ to those with (preferably) deep pockets. And so, it transpires that artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, for all the genius behind their creation, are up for legal scrutiny and judicial redress. Certainly, some private citizens are getting …

cameron orr (2023-04-20). °Vivienda para la gente, no para ganancia! cpusa.org La crisis de la vivienda sigue creciendo. Los refugios para personas sin hogar están llenos a su máxima capacidad. Millones de estadounidenses caminan por las calles sin saber dónde dormirán esta noche, mientras que decenas de millones están atrasados en sus pagos y viven con miedo a los desalojos. Millones más están hacinados con …

Colin Todhunter (2023-04-20). Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers, and Skin-Deep Morality. dissidentvoice.org Today, a fifth (278 million) of the African population are undernourished, and 55 million of that continent's children under the age of five are stunted due to severe malnutrition. In 2021, an Oxfam review of IMF COVID-19 loans showed that 33 African countries were encouraged to pursue austerity policies. Oxfam and Development Finance International also revealed that 43 out …

infobrics (2023-04-20). Why the Emergence of BRICS Is Reshaping the Global Economy and What It Means for Africa's Development. infobrics.org African leaders recognize the importance of engaging with the BRICS as a new and dynamic partner for Africa's development and integration. They are committed to building strategic and sustainable partnerships that advance Africa's interests and contribute to shaping the future of the global economy in a more equitable and inclusive manner…

infobrics (2023-04-20). Can France and Germany lead Europe towards "strategic autonomy" away from US?>. infobrics.org Europe seems to be at a crossroads about its role in the global arena.

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2023-04-20). Don't Let the Government Criminalize Free Speech. dissidentvoice.org If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. — George Washington What the police state wants is a silent, compliant, oblivious citizenry. What the First Amendment affirms is an engaged citizenry that speaks truth to power using whatever peaceful means are available to …

Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. (2023-04-20). More Than 180 Killed And Over 1,800 Injured In Sudan Infighting. popularresistance.org Over 180 people have been killed and more than 1,800 injured as the fighting within Sudan's security forces continued in several densely populated cities for the third day. The figures were announced in a press conference given by Volker Perthes, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, on Monday April 17. | The highest number of deaths have been reported in the capital Khartoum city where Sudan's powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is trying to capture key areas and infrastructure from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). | Led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemet…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-20). 31 ambassadors to NATO inspect French nuclear base, tour nuclear ballistic missile submarine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 20, 2023 NATO's North Atlantic Council visits France's Ile Longue nuclear base The ambassadors of the North Atlantic Council visited the French nuclear base of Ile Longue on Thursday (6 April 2023) to emphasise the importance of nuclear deterrence [sic] at a time of unprecedented security challenges to the Alliance. "I welcome France's important …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-20). "For first time in history, U.S. forces will be permanently stationed on eastern flank of Europe, in Poland" — Brzezinski. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces AfricaApril 20, 2023 U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO's Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense U.S.-based tanker aircraft began working at their new primary location in Poland, March 10, as part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe activity called Copper Arrow, demonstrating U.S. European Command's efforts to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-20). "Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO": Stoltenberg, in Kiev, says bloc is belligerent in war "today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 20, 2023 Secretary General in Kyiv: NATO stands with Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Ukraine on Thursday (20 April 2023) for talks with President Zelenskyy and his government. Mr Stoltenberg underlined NATO's enduring support for Ukraine…."NATO stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes," said Mr Stoltenberg. In …

Roger D. Harris (2023-04-20). Whither Multipolarity in a Changing World Order. dissidentvoice.org The Italian political theorist Antonio Gramsci presciently observed: "The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear." This period that we live in is arguably shaped by three elements: two moribund (the implosion of the USSR …

Staff (2023-04-20). 62 SNB: Conozca las estadísticas de los tres primeros puestos de la tabla de posiciones. cubadebate.cu Hasta el momento hay cuatro equipos ubicados en los tres primeros puestos de la tabla de posiciones de la 62 SNB. Pinar del Río marcha en solitario con 13 victorias y siete derrotas, Las Tunas es segunda (12-07), mientras que Matanzas y Artemisa comparten el tercer lugar, con archivo de 12-8.A las estadísticas de estos conjuntos dedicaremos este jueves la presente sección.

Staff (2023-04-20). Esteban Lazo: "La primera tarea es el impulso de la economía y el bienestar de nuestro pueblo" cubadebate.cu Intervención de Esteban Lazo en la sesión constitutiva de la Décima Legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, este 19 de abril de 2023.

Staff (2023-04-20). Canciller de Rusia Serguei Lavrov arribó a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la Federación de Rusia, Excmo. Sr. Serguei V. Lavrov, arribó hoy a Cuba. Esta visita constituye la octava que realiza a nuestro país, desde su nombramiento en el cargo.

Staff (2023-04-20). Ratificado Manuel Marrero Cruz como Primer Ministro (+Integrantes del Consejo de Ministros). cubadebate.cu El reelecto presidente de la República Miguel Díaz Canel Bermudez propuso ratificar como primer ministro al diputado Manuel Marrero Cruz. Ratificó para vice primeros ministros a: Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Ines María Chapman, Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Jorge Luis Perdomo Di-Lella y Alejandro Gil Fernández.

Staff (2023-04-20). Actividad de tormentas eléctricas fuertes sobre La Habana: Varios municipios reportan caída de granizos. cubadebate.cu Varios municipios habaneros despertaron bajo fuertes lluvias con caída de granizos este jueves 20 de abril. Pasadas las cinco de la mañana se registró áreas de chubascos con descargas eléctricas. El propio Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología reportó en su canal de Telegram: Actividad de tormentas eléctricas fuertes sobre La Habana.

Staff (2023-04-20). Canciller ruso Serguéi Lavrov desarrolla sus primeras actividades en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En el marco de su visita a Cuba, el Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, depositó una ofrenda floral ante el monumento al héroe nacional cubano José Martí, frente al Museo de la Revolución. Posteriormente se reunió con el canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

Staff (2023-04-20). øEres un apasionado de la historia y la literatura? Participa en el nuevo concurso de Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu øEres un apasionado de la historia y la literatura? Si la respuesta es afirmativa te proponemos participar en un nuevo concurso para probar tus conocimientos y ganar los tres tomos del libro Un objetivo, un pensamiento, obra que recoge aspectos del ideario Fidel. El certamen consiste en la siguiente pregunta: øDiga en qué año Fidel Castro visita por primera vez la URSS?

Staff (2023-04-20). Falleció el reconocido académico Miguel Limia David. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ha conocido del fallecimiento del Dr. Miguel Limia David,destacado científico cubano de las ciencia sociales, Investigador Titular, Profesor Titular Adjunto. Director del Programa Nacional Científico-Técnico sobre la Sociedad Cubana Contemporánea. Miembro de Mérito de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba.

Staff (2023-04-20). La Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 590 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico nocturno de este jueves una disponibilidad de 2 160 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 680 MW, para un déficit de 520 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 590 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-04-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 20 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-04-20). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este jueves 20 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este jueves 20 de abril mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-04-20). Como en Girón, °seguiremos venciendo! cubadebate.cu °A Cuba, al pueblo cubano, nuestro reconocimiento por su valor, por su dignidad, por su fidelidad como principal protagonista de otro abril de victorias! Querido pueblo al que me enorgullece pertenecer, recibe el respeto, admiración y el inmenso cariño de quien se siente deudor siempre. Hoy ratifico que te serviré con pasión, compromiso, sin desgano, hasta las últimas consecuencias.

Staff (2023-04-20). Meet the Abortion Provider Whose Wyoming Clinic Was Firebombed & Who Worked with Slain Dr. George Tiller. democracynow.org As the Supreme Court weighs whether to keep mifepristone available nationwide, we speak with Julie Burkhart, who is on the frontlines of the fight for reproductive justice. Burkhart is president of Wellspring Health Access, the only full-service abortion clinic in Wyoming, that was firebombed by an anti-abortion activist last year, as well as co-owner of Hope Clinic in Granite City, Illinois. Burkhart previously worked for eight years with Dr. George Tiller before his assassination in 2009. She describes the difficulties of providing abortion services in two states with different political and legal landscapes. &…

Staff (2023-04-20). Fox Pays Dominion $787.5 Million in Historic Settlement But Won't Apologize for Election Lies. democracynow.org We look at the historic settlement reached this week in Dominion Voting Systems's lawsuit against Fox News for promoting lies about voting machines being rigged against Trump in the 2020 election. Fox repeatedly aired conspiracy theories even though some of the network's most prominent hosts, including Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, as well as multibillionaire and Fox Corporation Chair Rupert Murdoch, were privately admitting they knew Trump's election fraud claims were false. Earlier this week, shortly after a jury was picked for the trial, Fox News agreed to pay Dominion $787.5 million to…

Staff (2023-04-20). "A New Jane Crow": Abortion Advocates Brace for Supreme Court Ruling That Could Ban Mifepristone. democracynow.org As the abortion pill mifepristone remains available for at least another two days after a delayed U.S. Supreme Court ruling, we discuss the case with law professor Michele Goodwin. She notes the push to force more people to give birth is taking place against a backdrop of poor maternal health outcomes. "The United States is the deadliest place in all of the industrialized world to be pregnant," says Goodwin, who notes that people are 14 times more likely to die from carrying a pregnancy to term than from abortion.

William Camacaro, Popular Resistance. (2023-04-20). Colombian President Gustavo Petro Offers To Host Venezuelan Talks. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela – Given the complete failure of Juan Guaido to garner support as an "interim president" and the breakdown of talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition figures in Mexico City, the State Department has started a new strategy to undermine the Bolivarian revolution: an international conference in Bogota. According to Colombian Foreign Minister, Alvaro Leyva, the full spectrum of the Venezuelan opposition–from the left to the right–is invited to participate. France, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, the U.S. and Canada are also expected to have representatives at the table.

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-20). Washington's Arab allies threaten critics on US soil: Report. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2023-04-20). This new Texas Anti-Immigration Proposal Is Flagrantly Racist. progressive.org

Staff (2023-04-20). MOD slammed for ignoring economic climate in multi-billion equipment plans. thecanary.co Parliament's influential Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned the military that its equipment plans are over-budget and ignore the current economic crisis. The PAC plans may also fail to hit NATO targets, and won't support Ukraine in its war against Russia. The committee, led by Labour's Meg Hillier, was scathing in its assessment of Ministry …

SAM (2023-04-20). A Recession May Already Be Here — But Only For The Working Class. progressivehub.net JULIAN JACOBS | JACOBIN…

SAM (2023-04-20). The Taxes You Just Filed Will Pay For A Lot Of Military Spending. progressivehub.net LINDSAY KOSHGARIAN | OTHERWORDS…

Alvaro Sanchez (2023-04-20). Local Communities Are on the Frontlines for Climate Justice. progressive.org Communities of color are not just victims of climate change—they are powerful leaders in the fight against it.

Nazz Aboutabl (2023-04-20). People's Action Proudly Endorses Amanda McIllimurray and Helen Gym in Philadelphia Municipal Elections. peoplesaction.org Organization Adds Amanda McIllimurray and Helen Gym to its People's Slate WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today endorsed two progressive champions in Philadelphia municipal elections: Helen Gym for mayor and Amanda McIllmurray for Philadelphia City Council. Both candidates are proud members of Reclaim Philadelphia, a member-driven political powerhouse and affiliate of People's Action. The two are running movement …

A Guest Author (2023-04-20). °Atención médica y libertad para Alex Saab! workers.org Support for Alex Saab in Caracas, Venezuela, April 16, 2023. Por àìscar López Rivera (ex prisionero political), Luis Rosa Pérez, Adolfo Matos Antorgiorgi 23 de marzo de 2023 El diplomático Venezolano, Alex Saab, sigue preso en gulags de los Estados Unidos de América. Su salud ha empeorado. Su vida está . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-04-20). Free Alex Saab Movement makes urgent call for help regarding Saab's health. workers.org By àìscar López Rivera (former political prisoner), Luis Rosa Pérez and Adolfo Matos Antorgiorgi The Free Alex Saab Movement issued this call to action on March 23. The Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab, is still imprisoned in the prisons of the United States of America. His health has deteriorated. His life . . . |

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Bangladesh suffers widespread power outages during relentless heat. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Hong Kong protest song tops overseas Google search results, despite efforts to elevate China national anthem in local rankings. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Overloaded bikes, perilous rides: As Indonesians travel home for Idul Fitri, authorities call for road safety. channelnewsasia.com CNA's Nivell Rayda and Wisnu Agung Prasetyo rode a motorcycle on a 230km journey from Jakarta to Cirebon in West Java in a bid to experience the annual mudik exodus.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Extra Hari Raya Puasa public holiday will not hurt private sector: Malaysian minister. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Singapore to boost connectivity, tourism, education with Terengganu and Kelantan: Maliki Osman. channelnewsasia.com The five-day trip marked Dr Maliki Osman's first official visit to Malaysia's east coast states in his capacity as Second Foreign Affairs Minister.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Activist fund Oasis files Japan court appeal in challenge to fair value of deals – source. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). AI companies ask US court to dismiss artists' copyright lawsuit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Analysis:Investors seek to break through Japan Inc's 'value trap'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). China tells coal miners to speed up adoption of 'smart-mining' tech. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). China's central bank pledges to consolidate financing support for real economy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). CNA Explains: What's behind the 6-month slump in Singapore's key exports? channelnewsasia.com Singapore's non-oil domestic exports, a key indicator of the health of its trade-reliant economy, fell for the sixth straight month in March.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Hedge fund BFAM, others file lawsuit against Chinese developer for debt repayment. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Hybrid solar eclipse draws thousands to remote Australian town. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Japanese firms want stability rather than change from new BOJ governor -Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Marketmind: Low volatility propping up risk appetite. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Software firm F5 to lay off 9% staff, trims fiscal revenue guidance. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). South Korea announces $15 billion investment in advanced battery technologies. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Teck Resources shareholder Sumitomo Metal Mining backs separation plan. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). USTR's Tai: Indo-Pacific trade talks could see results this year. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Dreaming sky high, Nigerian man builds airplane from trash. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). 'Rust' filming to restart 18 months after Alec Baldwin shooting. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: El Nino is coming and that can spell disaster for the world's fishing industry. channelnewsasia.com After three years of La Nina, the El Nino climate phenomenon is expected to return this year when global ocean temperatures are already at record highs, says US climate research scientist Dillon Amaya.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: Tougher action needed for clean public toilets. channelnewsasia.com Clean toilets in Singapore are possible, so long as there is a financial component to it, says Dr William Wan of the Singapore Kindness Movement.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Balada mudik dengan motor: Acuhkan bahaya demi pulang ke kampung halaman. channelnewsasia.com Nivell Rayda dan Wisnu Agung Prasetyo dari CNA menempuh perjalanan 230km dengan motor dari Jakarta ke Cirebon di Jawa Barat untuk merasakan pengalaman mudik.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Over 11kg of drugs worth S$560,000 seized in raids, 35 people arrested. channelnewsasia.com The nine-day operation was targeted at drug transactions conducted through encrypted chat applications, said the Central Narcotics Bureau.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Health Ministry to prioritise community care as Singapore's population ages. channelnewsasia.com Studies show that 60 per cent of one's health is determined by social factors such as nutritious food and employment opportunities, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Ong Ye Kung issues rebuttal to opposition MPs, says government does not dismiss concerns raised in parliament. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). England's Middleton raises concerns over future of Women's Six Nations. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Inter relishing dream run to semi-final showdown against Milan – Inzaghi. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Michael Schumacher's family planning legal action over AI 'interview'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Not the same major splash as Chevron moves to Texas. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Tuchel praises Bayern despite second cup exit in two weeks. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Leaky gut syndrome: Treatment for chronic diarrhoea and abdominal pain might be found in milk. channelnewsasia.com Milk is found to contain nano particles that could well be the new and unlikely gut-protecting ally for those with leaky gut syndrome, say National University of Singapore researchers. And they may be even better than probiotics.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). 4 common injuries mothers may face while giving birth: How to spot the signs and how they're treated. channelnewsasia.com Birth injuries can range from common ones like perineal tears to more severe tailbone injuries but there are things mums-to-be can do to reduce the risk.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Even in economic powerhouse United States, access to clean drinking water remains a luxury to millions. channelnewsasia.com In Navajo Nation, for instance, a third of the families are living without running water in their homes.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). German president asks forgiveness on Warsaw ghetto anniversary. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). US announces US$325 million in new arms aid for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammo. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). US CDC signs off on second Omicron-updated COVID-19 booster for older adults. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese experts stress improving seniors' immunization as society rapidly ages. ecns.cn Health experts have called for developing vaccines to tackle diseases primarily affecting seniors and devising innovative methods to expand vaccine acceptance among the age group with China's swelling elderly population.

Larry Johnson (2023-04-20). The Anti-God Subtext to The War in Ukraine. sonar21.com I was born in 1955, nine years after the start of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the West. One of the constant refrains from that era was…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-20). ChatGPT is scraping people's personal data without their consent — it could become banned in the EU. expose-news.com ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI and released in November 2022. In the past few weeks, several Western data protection authorities have started investigations into how OpenAI collects …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-20). "Genetic chaos" leads to rapidly developing cancers. expose-news.com

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-20). MPs debate Pandemic Treaty: It gives a massive extension of powers to unelected WHO officials but Labour and SNP fully support it. expose-news.com Andrew Bridgen MP gave an informative speech during a Westminster Hall debate on Monday warning of the dangers of handing more powers over to the World Health Organisation by way of the …

Sara Flounders (2023-04-20). Philippine-U.S. war games threaten China. workers.org Protest in Philippines against Balikatan military exercises, April 11, 2023. U.S. threats and efforts to blockade China are moving aggressively forward. Once again, they directly violate the constitution and sovereignty of a country forced to participate. The latest U.S. aggression involves new U.S. bases and military actions that began in . . . |

teleSUR, ek, JGN (2023-04-20). Conoce 10 frases que debes conocer del idioma chino. telesurtv.net El 20 de abril fue el escogido para promover la lengua china. Esta celebración representa un homenaje para Cang Jie, considerado como el inventor de los caracteres chinos hace más de 5.000 años.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-20). Colombia impulsa proyecto de ley contra el fracking. telesurtv.net El proyecto prohibe la explotación de yacimientos no convencionales, como lutitas de petróleo o gas, arenas bituminosas e hidratos de metano.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-20). Fiscalía ecuatoriana pide prisión preventiva para Lenín Moreno. telesurtv.net El expresidente Moreno es acusado de recibir sobornos por 76 millones de la empresa china Sinohydro para agenciarse la construcción de una central hidroeléctrica.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-04-20). Pandemia retrotrae nivel de vacunación infantil en América Latina. telesurtv.net La Unicef indicó que en la actualidad América Latina y el Caribe se sitúa por debajo de la media mundial de vacunación infantil.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-20). Ordenan detención de expresidente peruano para su extradición. telesurtv.net El juez Thomas Hixson ordenó que el exmandatario se entregue a los alguaciles en la ciudad californiana de San José el próximo viernes 21 de abril.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-20). Gustavo Petro se reunirá con su par estadounidense Joe Biden. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano ha insistido en que se necesita de la cooperación de EE.UU. para transformar la política de drogas que actualmente rige al país.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-20). Cifra de muertos por enfrentamientos en Sudán roza los 300. telesurtv.net La cifra de la OMS se contrasta con los datos del Comité Central de Médicos sudanés, que han cifrado en 198 los decesos a causa de los enfrentamientos.

teleSUR (2023-04-20). 2 African American Girls Shot After Mistakenly Open Car Door. telesurenglish.net Adolescent cheerleaders of African American descent were subjected to gunshots after one of them mistakenly opened the door of the wrong automobile in a supermarket parking lot situated in proximity to Austin, Texas, U.S. | Related: | The suspect of firing the gun, a 25-years-old white man identified as Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., was detained several hours after the incident on Tuesday in Elgin, located approximately 50 minutes drive from Au…

teleSUR (2023-04-20). At Least 2 Dead After Tornado Hits U.S. Oklahoma. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday evening, Cole, a town situated in the southern central region of the United States, was struck by an immense and perilous tornado resulting in the unfortunate deaths of at least two individuals, while also causing various injuries to several others. According to official reports, the state of Oklahoma has announced. | Related: | The office of the McClain County Sheriff has been able to confirm a min…

teleSUR (2023-04-20). At Least 80 Killed, Dozens Injured, in Yemen Stampede. telesurenglish.net As per reports from Houthi authorities and media outlets, the capital of Yemen has witnessed a stampede that has resulted in a minimum of 80 deaths while several individuals have suffered from various degrees of bodily harm. The stampede, just days before Eid, triggered nationwide anger. | Related: | The stampede happened on Wednesday evening, in Sanaa, Yemen, whereby an extensive gathering of people converged upon a school wit…

teleSUR (2023-04-20). Canberra to Offer Free Abortions. telesurenglish.net The region of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has distinguished itself as the first jurisdiction to extend the provision of complimentary abortion services to its citizenry. | Related: | Beginning on Thursday, the governing body of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will offer complete financial coverage for the medical termination of pregnancy for women residing in Canberran, provided that they are wi…

The Exposé (2023-04-20). Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern's COVID Dictatorship caused 3203% increase in Excess Deaths due to Mandatory C-19 Vaccination Laws. expose-news.com The year 2021 was one of hope and promise for New Zealand, as the world began to recover from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But according to official figures quietly …

trtworld (2023-04-20). Sudanese hold little hope for ceasefire as fighting enters sixth day. trtworld.com Fighting continues despite 24-hour ceasefire lobbied for by countries trying to evacuate their citizens as conflict leaves nearly 300 people dead and thousands wounded. | Sudanese hold little hope for ceasefire as fighting enters sixth day…

trtworld (2023-04-20). Brazil security chief resigns after leaked video of Brasilia rampage. trtworld.com General Marco Edson Goncalves Dias submits his resignation after footage emerges showing him directing pro-Bolsonaro rioters in January 8 attack on government buildings in capital Brasilia. | Brazil security chief resigns after leaked video of Brasilia rampage…

trtworld (2023-04-20). Report says Islamophobia on the rise in Canada, women more vulnerable. trtworld.com Initial findings from a Canadian Senate committee said far-right and anti-Muslim hate groups are growing and so too are incidents of hate. | Report says Islamophobia on the rise in Canada, women more vulnerable…

trtworld (2023-04-20). Pakistan's top diplomat to visit India after 12 years in ice-breaking trip. trtworld.com Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's visit in May to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organization's meeting will be the first by a Pakistani foreign minister to the neighbouring South Asian country since 2011. | Pakistan's top diplomat to visit India after 12 years in ice-breaking trip…

trtworld (2023-04-20). Taiwan 'perplexed' as Paraguay politician questions bilateral ties. trtworld.com Efrain Alegre, Paraguay's main opposition presidential candidate says his landlocked South American country does not benefit enough from its ties with Taiwan. | Taiwan 'perplexed' as Paraguay politician questions bilateral ties…

trtworld (2023-04-20). 67M children missed out on vaccines due to Covid disruptions: UNICEF. trtworld.com New UN data revealed that the share of vaccinated children fell five percentage points to 81 percent during the pandemic, while confidence in childhood vaccines declined by 44 percent in some countries. | 67M children missed out on vaccines due to Covid disruptions: UNICEF…

trtworld (2023-04-20). Exploring Starship: SpaceX's unique spacecraft. trtworld.com Starship's cutting-edge design and multi-purpose abilities has the potential to change space exploration as we know it. | Exploring Starship: SpaceX's unique spacecraft…

trtworld (2023-04-20). 'Hotter and hotter': Swathes of Asia sweat amid deadly heatwave. trtworld.com Bangladesh saw its highest temperature for almost 60 years in the past week, while Thailand reports record-equalling heat in the western province of Tak with the baking weather expected to continue into next week. | 'Hotter and hotter': Swathes of Asia sweat amid deadly heatwave…

trtworld (2023-04-20). Scores killed, injured in stampede during charity distribution in Yemen. trtworld.com Latest tragedy to strike the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country came days ahead of Eid al Fitr as hundreds of people gathered in capital Sanaa to receive cash handouts. | Scores killed, injured in stampede during charity distribution in Yemen…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-20). Military Situation In Donbass On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | The Russian Army secured the fire station in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka; | Up to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles, 1 howitzer were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 470 Ukrainian servicemen, 7 vehicles, 6 armored vehicles, 1 Grad MLRS were destroyed by Russian a…

educationactiontoronto (2023-04-20). To renew working-class resistance, the labour movement must be democratized. educationactiontoronto.com Understanding the huge challenges we face in an economic-political world that increasingly values the wealth of a few.

psacunion (2023-04-20). PSAC announces Canada-wide general strike. psacunion.ca Picket lines go up across the country as more than 155,000 PSAC members begin strike action.

Zane McNeill (2023-04-19). Homeless "Sweeps" Increase Mortality Rates of Unhoused People, Research Finds. truthout.org New research, published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), finds that police sweeps of homeless encampments have the potential to increase deaths among people who are unhoused by 25 percent by 2028. On a single night in 2022, more than half a million people in the U.S. were unhoused, the research found, with LGBTQ youth, Black people and Indigenous people experiencing… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-19). Trump Remains Most Likely to Win GOP 2024 Nod, as DeSantis's Numbers Fizzle Out. truthout.org Republican presidential hopefuls face an increasingly uphill battle to beat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primaries — including far right Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida), who was once considered a leading candidate for the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination. Though DeSantis has not yet formally declared himself a candidate, many believe that an upcoming campaign announcement is all but… |

Sasha Abramsky (2023-04-19). Crisis in California Shows Why Housing Must Be Protected as a Human Right. truthout.org Mayors from around California gathered in Sacramento last week to discuss the state's homelessness crisis. They urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to find $3 billion per year, on a rolling basis, to furnish a stable source of funding to provide shelter to the rapidly growing population of people living on the streets. Newsom's administration has already spent billions of dollars on homelessness… |

Chris Walker (2023-04-19). Fox News, Dominion Agree to $787.5 Million Settlement Over Election Lies. truthout.org A judge overseeing a defamation trial against Fox News announced on Tuesday that the trial would not be going forward, as the network and the company suing them, Dominion Voting Systems, had reached a settlement agreement. Dominion had alleged that the cable news network had spread false and damaging claims about the company in the months after the 2020 presidential election… |

Jake Johnson (2023-04-19). Poverty Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the US, Research Shows. truthout.org Research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that poverty was linked to at least 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people aged 15 or older, making inadequate income the nation's fourth-leading mortality driver that year behind heart disease, cancer, and smoking. "Poverty kills as much as dementia, accidents, stroke, Alzheimer's… |

Amy Goodman (2023-04-19). Officials Ignored Repeated Warnings About Migrant Children Being Used for Labor. truthout.org Our guest Hannah Dreier, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The New York Times, has published a bombshell new investigation headlined "As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings." It reports that the Biden administration has repeatedly ignored or missed warnings about a surge of migrant children as young as 12 working in factories across the United States under grueling and… |

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-04-19). What Would It Take to Defeat Big Oil? A Progressive Economist Weighs In. truthout.org At a time when the world is close to irreversible climate breakdown, fossil fuel energy is growing, with oil being the biggest contributor to primary energy supply. Globally, approximately 33 percent of our energy comes from oil, followed by coal, gas and hydroelectric power. Indeed, oil companies are bringing in staggering profits, and oil production may even continue to increase through 2050. |

Chris Walker (2023-04-19). LGBT Allies Are Working Together to Jam Missouri's Anti-Trans "Tip Line" truthout.org Social media users are urging people to protest against an online form created by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, which solicits responses from state residents who claim to have knowledge of questionable practices relating to gender-affirming care for transgender people. The form in question urges Missourians to "submit a complaint or concern about gender transition intervention you have… |

Dana Drugmand (2023-04-19). New Report Finds Widespread Toxic Vinyl Chloride Pollution Beyond East Palestine. truthout.org This story was originally published by The New Lede. When a Norfolk Southern train transporting hazardous material derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, the subsequent release and explosion of chemicals fouled the air and exposed the community to a toxic cocktail of contaminants, including a substance known to cause cancer called vinyl chloride. More than two months later… |

Lylla Younes (2023-04-19). The US's First Natural Gas Ban Just Got Shot Down in Court. truthout.org This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. When the city of Berkeley, California passed the country's first ban on the use of natural gas in new buildings in the summer of 2019, environmental advocates celebrated the move as an important precedent for other cities to follow. And follow they did: There are now at least 99 similar ordinances in place… |

Anne Nelson (2023-04-19). Judge Who Ruled on Abortion Pill Was Handpicked by Network That Brought Lawsuit. truthout.org This article first appeared in the Washington Spectator. On April 7, U.S. district judge Matthew Kacsmaryk made headlines with an unprecedented ruling suspending the 2000 FDA approval of the abortion medication mifepristone. The ruling marked the first time a court has tried to invalidate the approval of a medication over the objection of the FDA. Within an hour of Kacsmaryk's ruling… |

Jake Johnson (2023-04-19). Critics Say Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Is Enabling GOP Obstructionism. truthout.org The Democratic chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Tuesday that he is not ready to ditch the arcane tradition that has given individual Republican lawmakers veto power over nominees for federal court seats in their home states. "We're not at that point yet," Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) told HuffPost when asked if he's considering scrapping the so-called "blue slip courtesy" — a non-binding… |

Anonymous Contributor (2023-04-19). A Childhood Without Cops: Brooklyn Community Gathers on Squatted Lot in Solidarity with Fight to Stop 'Cop City'. itsgoingdown.org Report on community gathering on a squatted lot in Brooklyn, New York in solidarity with the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta, Georgia. On February 12th 2023 a group of parents, educators and community members got together at a community garden in Brooklyn, to celebrate for a future without cops for children to grow…

Anonymous (2023-04-19). Video: The struggle for Masafer Yatta. electronicintifada.net Residents of villages that Israel plans to destroy say they won't leave no matter what.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-19). Penny Wong's world view: AUKUS all the way. greenleft.org.au If anyone was expecting a new tilt, a flash of independence from Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong's address to the National Press Club, they were bound to be disappointed. However, the anti-China hawks got their fill, argues Binoy Kampmark.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). Analysis:China's Xpeng takes cues from Tesla for its new EV platform. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). ASML China sales dip in Q1 but seen stronger next nine months. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). China may hold lending benchmarks steady as recovery remains on track -analysts. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). China wants weaker US dollar as reserve currency, says Biden economist nominee. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). Russia says talks with UEFA about reinstatement are tough -agencies. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). India population to surpass China by mid-2023. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). Russia's Lavrov to talk Ukraine grain deal with UN chief next week. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). UN says 34 million Afghans in poverty under Taliban rule. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Int'l train smooths exports from north of nation. ecns.cn Improved logistics in North China are helping domestic automakers increase their export volumes with efficient and low-cost services, according to officials at an international land port in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Man sentenced to death for deliberately causing fatal car accident in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Wen Qinyun, who deliberately caused a car crash on Jan. 11 this year in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, was sentenced to death in the first trial by Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China-developed ARJ21jetliner completes its first flight in Indonesia. ecns.cn A China-developed ARJ21 jetliner took off from Jakarta at 12: 50 p.m. local time on Tuesday and landed at the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport two hours later, completing its first overseas flight.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). 755 people sent to put out forest fire in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn A forest fire broke out in Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday night.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China will do everything possible to protect safety of Chinese nationals in Sudan: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry immediately activated the consular emergency response mechanism and instructed the Chinese Embassy in Sudan to make the utmost efforts to protect the safety and security of Chinese nationals and institutions in Sudan after conflicts between armed forces erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum and several other places, spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Giant panda Lin Hui dies at Chiang Mai Zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda Lin Hui, 21 years old, died at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand on early Wednesday, said the Consulate General of China in Chiang Mai on the same day.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Ambassadors look forward to cooperating with China on 5G technology. ecns.cn China's 5G technology brings opportunities to the world and they looked forward to cooperating with China in this field, said foreign ambassadors visiting the Innovation Experience Center of China Unicom on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China to further reduce restrictions, offer easier market access for foreign investment. ecns.cn China is considering updating its negative list for market access and removing more restrictions for foreign investment entering the Chinese market, Meng Wei, spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said Wednesday at a press conference.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China hopeful of solution to Yemen issue. ecns.cn While analysts urged relevant parties in Yemen to continue working in good faith for peace amid a multifaceted and complex situation, China expressed its hope for substantial steps toward a political solution to the Yemen conflict.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). More graduates attracted to SW. China cities. ecns.cn Job opportunities in the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing in Southwest China are attracting increasing numbers of college graduates, according to recruitment website Zhaopin.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Sino-Japanese dialogue key to regional, global stability. ecns.cn Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's visit to China earlier this month, the first by a top Japanese diplomat in three years, came at a time of challenges as well as opportunities for China-Japan relations.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China issues blue alert for sandstorms on Wednesday. ecns.cn China's national observatory has issued a blue alert for sandstorms in parts of the country from Wednesday morning until Thursday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Bills aim to ban China from buying farmland in US. ecns.cn The Senate of the U.S. state of Florida has unanimously passed a bill that bans seven countries, including China, from purchasing farmland in the state.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China launches interactive digital platform to display Dunhuang culture online. ecns.cn An interactive digital platform of a virtual duplication of the Library Cave in Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, is accessible to the public from Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Russia cosmonauts conduct 1st 2023 spacewalk at International Space Station. ecns.cn Two Russian cosmonauts conducted their first spacewalk this year on Wednesday after a hiatus caused by the depressurization of the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China to further shorten negative list for foreign investment. ecns.cn China will appropriately shorten the negative list for foreign investment, as part of efforts to promote high-level opening up, an official said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China pledges moves to prop up consumption recovery. ecns.cn China is planning to take more actions to invigorate consumption recovery, an official with the country's top economic planner said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China sees surge in entry, exit trips in Q1. ecns.cn Immigration authorities across China handled nearly 65.07 million exits and entries in the first quarter of the year, a year-on-year increase of 116.2 percent, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China cuts U.S. Treasury holdings in Feb to near 13-year low, raises economic security. ecns.cn China further reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in February to the lowest level in nearly 13 years, as other foreign holders cut their holdings by 4.7 percent year-on-year to $7.34 trillion, data from the U.S. Treasury Department showed.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Chinese president holds talks with Gabonese president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, here on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China's first overseas delivery of ARJ21 completes maiden flight in Indonesia. ecns.cn China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, was delivered to TransNusa Airlines in December 2022 and completed its maiden flight from Jakarta to Bali on Tuesday, starting its official commercial operations in Indonesia.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Culture Fact: Chengdu, a city of culture. ecns.cn The 31st FISU World University Games will open in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28. As Wednesday marks the 100-day countdown to the event, let's embark on a cultural trip to Chengdu city.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). In Numbers: China sees surge in entry, exit trips in Q1. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-04-19). Editorial: Pentagon takes a leak. workers.org The top story in the capitalist media is the arrest of a 21-year-old member of the Air National Guard in Massachusetts over the leak of some 100 "classified" state documents. They were purportedly shared to a chat for gamers on the Discord social media platform and later shared by Russians . . . |

Fight Back (2023-04-19). Hands off the African People's Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement! fightbacknews.org On Tuesday, April 18, a federal grand jury in Tampa, Florida indicted four U.S. citizens and three Russian nationals with charges of "acting as agents of the Russian government within the United States without prior notification." The U.S. citizens indicted are: Omali Yeshitela, chairman and founder of the African Peoples Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement (APSP); Penny Joanne Hess, a leader of APSP; Jesse Nevel, a member of APSP; and Augustus C. Romain Jr., aka Gazi Kodzo, a former leader of APSP. If convicted, they face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The Russians indicted are Aleksandr Ionov, fou…

infobrics (2023-04-19). Tunisia Seeks to Break Free from IMF, Join BRICS Countries Bloc. infobrics.org Tunisia is eyeing a potential alliance with the BRICS nations bloc, which includes emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa…

infobrics (2023-04-19). The World Bank and the BRICS Bank Have New Leaders and Different Outlooks. infobrics.org New Development Bank's Board of Governors—which includes representatives from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa (the BRICS countries) as well as one person to represent Bangladesh, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates—elected Brazil's former president Dilma Rousseff to head the NDB…

Ken Leslie (2023-04-19). Ukraine, Russia and the Third Crusade. globalresearch.ca

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-19). China, Russia Circle Wagons in Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-19). The Palestinian Resistance Are a Refugee Resistance, This Is Purposely Ignored. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Apr 15, 2023 | The question of refugees is a core component to the Palestinian cause for national liberation, there can be no explanation for the armed resistance without understanding this key element. | After rocket-fire from Lebanon, in response to Israeli assaults on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, reports began to emerge about "militants" that had opened fire on "Israel". This reporting came as Palestinian groups were blamed for the rocket fire, which no group has yet claimed. What is important here however, is how the Palestinian resistance has been framed, to label them as "militan…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-19). NATO allies, partners to join largest-ever U.S.-Australia war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Tonga supplied troops for NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The Japanese navy also assisted. ==== Defense PostApril 19, 2023 Australia, US to Host 'Largest-Ever' Bilateral Exercise Australia and the US will hold their largest bilateral exercise this year, with approximately 30,000 military personnel expected to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-19). NATO partner South Korea ready to provide military assistance to Ukraine — president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 19, 2023 South Korea hints at military aid to Ukraine South Korea's president has indicated his country could supply Ukraine with military assistance under certain circumstances to help it fend off Russia's invasion, according to news outlets. *** The South Korean head of state said: "If there is a situation the international community …

Staff (2023-04-19). The Justice & the Billionaire: Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Real Estate Deal with GOP Megadonor. democracynow.org Calls continue to grow for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to step down or to be impeached, after ProPublica uncovered more damning information about his relationship with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. According to the new report, Thomas and his family sold a house and two vacant lots in Savannah, Georgia, to Crow for around $130,000 but never disclosed the sale, which appears to be a violation of the 1978 Ethics in Government Act. In addition to being a major benefactor to Thomas and the GOP, Crow is also an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia, including a copy of Mein Kampf signed by Hitler, paintings…

Staff (2023-04-19). Argentinians Protest Visit From Head of US Southern Command. orinocotribune.com General Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), traveled to Argentina on Monday with the aim of meeting with officials including Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana. Richardson also visited Argentina in April, 2022. The visit occurs while Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov tours the region, visiting Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. | As a result of Richardson's visit, various activist groups and social movements have organized demonstrations against the interference of the United States in the region and to oppose the destructive economic policies of the Internation…

Tamara Nassar (2023-04-19). Why is Israel arbitrarily detaining a US senior citizen? electronicintifada.net Khader Adnan refusing food in protest for more than 70 days.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-19). Asciende a 29 cifra de muertos por incendio en hospital chino. telesurtv.net El siniestro dejó un saldo de 39 heridos, tres de ellos se encuentran en estado crítico y otros 18 muy graves.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-19). Ocho palestinos resultan heridos por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Intensos enfrentamientos surgieron entre las fuerzas israelíes y los palestinos durante la incursión en el campamento.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-19). Presidente palestino realiza visita oficial a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net La estancia de Mahmoud Abbas coincide con una visita de una delegación del Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica (Hamás).

teleSUR (2023-04-19). Cuba Receives Donation of Water Resources Equipment From China. telesurenglish.net The government of China has contributed equipment for the provision of water resources to the drought-afflicted nation of Cuba. This donation is a much-needed solution to the pressing water scarcity issue that has destabilized the agricultural sector and caused detrimental impacts to the livelihoods of the Cuban people. | Related: | The National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) in Cuba received a contribu…

teleSUR (2023-04-19). Russian Foreign Minister Offers Support in Visit to Venezuela. telesurenglish.net Russia and Venezuela conducted a review of a considerable number of their bilateral agreements, which encompassed a range of areas including financial, energy, agricultural, and other sectors. These deliberations took place on Tuesday and involved the participation of top diplomatic figures and other high-ranking officials. | Related: | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Venezuelan counterpart Yván G…

trtworld (2023-04-19). China detains officials as death toll in Beijing hospital fire rises. trtworld.com Death toll from a fire at Changfeng Hospital in Beijing rose to 29, a city government official said at a news briefing as police announces detention of at least 12 people including the hospital's director. | China detains officials as death toll in Beijing hospital fire rises…

trtworld (2023-04-19). India to surpass China as world's most populous nation by mid-2023, UN says. trtworld.com New data released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that India's population will overtake China's this year, with almost 3 million more people. | India to surpass China as world's most populous nation by mid-2023, UN says…

W.T. Whitney Jr. (2023-04-19). China, Brazil Lead in Chipping Away at US Economic Power Abroad. orinocotribune.com By W. T. Whitney — Apr 14, 2023 | The United States proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine 200 years ago and ever since has arranged Latin American and Caribbean affairs to its advantage. Nevertheless, struggles for national and regional independence did continue and the poor and marginalized classes did resist. Eventually there would be indigenous movements, labor mobilizations, and progressive and socialist-inclined governments. Cuba's revolutionary government has endured for 63 years. | The U.S. political hold may have weakened, but U.S. control over the region's economies remains strong; after World War II it ex…

WSWS (2023-04-19). Australian central bank and Labor government cover up corporate profit-gouging. wsws.org There is undeniable evidence that the inflation has been fuelled by profiteering, on top of the pouring trillions of dollars into the financial markets, the impact of pandemic and the US-NATO war against Russia, not workers' wages.

WSWS (2023-04-19). Far-right Ukrainian nationalists force cancellation of Montreal antiwar meeting—this brazen act of censorship must not go unchallenged. wsws.org The cancellation of the Montreal meeting is anti-democratic, sets a dangerous precedent, and serves to strengthen Canadian imperialism in its predatory war against Russia.

_____ (2023-04-19). Leaks Spelling the End for Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Leaked U.S. intelligence documents have exposed Western disinformation about Ukraine winning the war. Now the heavy fighting moves to Washington, writes Joe Lauria. | By Joe LAURIA | A Washington Post headline last week was a bombshell for someone who has only been reading about the Ukraine war in The Washington Post and other Western media: "U.S. doubts Ukraine counteroffensive will yield big gains, leaked document says." | The story admits that Western media audiences have been misled about the course of the war, that essentially what mainstream media has been reporting about Ukraine has been a pack of lies: na…

_____ (2023-04-19). Is the U.S. Finally Losing Influence in the Middle East? strategic-culture.org By Melvin GOODMAN | Fifty years ago, in the wake of the October War of 1973, the United States emerged as the principal outside actor in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger conducted the peace talks between Israel and Egypt as well as between Israel and Syria, and made sure that his counterpart—Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko—was excluded from the step-by-step process. Kissinger rightfully boasted about expelling the Soviet Union from the Middle East, where no European states were important and China played no role. | Fast forward to the present, and it is the Unit…

_____ (2023-04-19). The Panorama of Geopolitics. strategic-culture.org This article is based The topic of this article is the panorama of geopolitics which has long been proscribed from the public gaze and ignored. This lecture will have two main parts: from the second part of the 19th century until the 1960s and the second part the fundamental change in the geopolitics paradigm caused by globalisation, which is a process that changed the relations between the spatial and the geopolitical to a great extent. | Geopolit…

_____ (2023-04-19). Struggle for Power and Control in Sudan May Lead to Civil War. strategic-culture.org The situation today in Sudan should be a wake-up call to the Syrian opposition calling for normalization with Israel. | Sudan's capital Khartoum has turned into a Al Shar…

splcenter (2023-04-19). 30 Years Later: Waco and Extremism. splcenter.org Thirty years ago today, on April 19, 1993, 76 people died at the conclusion of a 51-day siege outside Waco, Texas. The dead, including 25 children, were members of the Branch Davidian sect, some of whom federal agencies were pursuing for firearms offenses. At the time of the siege, sect leader David Koresh was also accused of child abuse.

Julie Varughese (2023-04-19). International Tribunal Raises Awareness on Role of Sanctions in Global South. towardfreedom.org On January 28, the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, and Coercive Economic Measures launched at the People's Forum in New York City.

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-19). Streaming video doesn't stream money to its writers, who authorize strike. peoplesworld.org HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Streaming video may be streaming money to Amazon, Apple, Disney and Netflix, but it isn't trickling down to the writers of those videos' scripts, who voted 98.3%-1.7% (9,020-198) to authorize their union, the Writers Guild of America, to call a strike. Turnout was a record 78.8%. Pay is the key issue, but not the …

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2023-04-19). Paying $787.7 million won't stop Fox, America's powerful fascist news network. peoplesworld.org WILMINGTON, Del.—Fox News's huge payment to Dominion Voting Systems to settle Dominion's libel suit over Fox's deliberate lies about the firm's voting machines in the 2020 election is an admission of guilt by Fox and "a ringing endorsement for truth and democracy," attorneys for Dominion say. The reality, however, is that the amount Fox has …

Roger McKenzie (2023-04-19). Mideast peace? China offers to mediate between Israel and Palestine. peoplesworld.org China's foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that his country is ready to help facilitate the first peace talks between the two sides in more than a decade. In separate phone calls to the two officials on Monday, Qin Gang expressed China's concern over intensifying tensions between Israel and Palestinians and its support …

C.D. Carlson (2023-04-19). Connecticut Communists issue emergency housing program. peoplesworld.org HARTFORD, Conn.—Tired of the same old system, a rising movement is organizing around the cornerstone principle that all people have the right to housing. In Connecticut, the movement is organizing for secure and stable housing as a means of creating a fairer, more stable, and more reliable democracy that puts the interests of working people …

Cartie Werthman (2023-04-19). The meat industry is advertising like Big Oil. nationofchange.org The animal agriculture industry is forging ahead with slick advertising campaigns that downplay its impact on climate change, backed up with statistics from Checkoff-funded research programs.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). Argentina: Impressive Demonstration of Force of the Unidad Piquetera Against the Government that Kneels before the IMF. libya360.wordpress.com Tens of thousands of piqueteros and piqueteras marched carrying torches this Wednesday from the Pueyrredón Bridge to Plaza de Mayo to repudiate the adjustment of the International Monetary Fund and above all to dedicate a chapter of their protest to the Government of Alberto Fernández and especially to the Minister of Social Development Victoria Tolosa Paz….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). The Sins of Guantanamo Are Still With Us. libya360.wordpress.com Seymour Hersh Prisoners at the Guantánamo Bay prison circa 2002. / Shane T. McCoy/US Navy America's federal courts are not playing fair with the innocents who remain wrongly imprisoned at the US detention camp in Cuba It was just another federal court decision dealing a further blow to the fate of one of the few…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). 9/11 Hijackers Were CIA Recruits. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg At least two 9/11 hijackers had been recruited into a joint CIA-Saudi intelligence operation that was covered up at the highest level, according to an explosive new court filing. A newly-released court filing raises grave questions about the relationship between Alec Station, a CIA unit set up to track Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). Peru: Piura No Longer a Fujimori Stronghold. libya360.wordpress.com Clau O'Brien Moscoso Flooding in Piura region of Peru (Photo: El Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil — Indeci) Peru is facing popular struggle in the wake of a coup which ousted President Castillo. It must also confront a legacy of political corruption. National Strike, Day 103 The parliamentary coup that took place on Dec 7th that ousted…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). US-EU-NATO Meet with Somaliland Secessionists. libya360.wordpress.com Ann GarrisonSomaliland President Muse Biho Abdi and his delegation met various officials, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen, in Washington in March 2022. This was one of many meetings between officials from the US, EU, and secessionist Somaliland. (Photo: US State Dept) As Somaliland forces continue to fire on Somali nationalists in Laasaanood and the surrounding region, Sool, Sanaag…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). Russian Foreign Ministry Report on the Human Rights Situation in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com The Foreign Ministry has released yet another report on the human rights situation in Ukraine. Over the past year and a half, there was a noticeable deterioration in Ukraine in terms of promoting and protecting human rights, and the evident trends in this sphere raise the most serious concerns. The regime in power since 2014 has made…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-19). Ukraine's Offensive: Taking Territory vs. the War of Attrition. libya360.wordpress.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for April 19, 2023 — Both Russia's and Ukraine's presidents visit front line troops in Kherson and the Donbass region respectively; — Russian forces continue to gain ground in Bakhmut, pro-Ukrainian maps show the main rail station now under Russian control; — Ukrainian general admits Russia carrying out airstrikes…

Ann Brown (2023-04-19). What Is Juice Jacking? 5 Things To Know About The New Scam To Hack Your Phone At Public Charging Stations. moguldom.com Beware of "juice jacking," the Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning. It's a new scam used to hack your phone while you are at public charging stations. The latest cyber-theft scam is on the rise nationwide. Here are five things to know. 1. What is juice jacking Hackers are hiding data skimming devices inside public …

Dana Sanchez (2023-04-19). Fact Check: Americans Hold Almost $30 Trillion In 'Tappable' Home Equity. moguldom.com Total U.S. home equity hit a record high of $27.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2022 thanks to rising home values, but not all of that equity is tappable, and home prices have come down in some areas since then. Tappable equity is the amount homeowners can borrow while holding on to at least …

Ann Brown (2023-04-19). Wife Gets Stuck Looking For Gold: Soccer Star Put Assets In Mother's Name, Protected In Divorce. moguldom.com Moroccan soccer star Achraf Hakimi and his wife, Hiba Abouk, are headed for divorce. And, like in many high-profile divorces, there is a battle over assets. Well, Hakimi seems to have been one step ahead of this soon-to-be ex. Hakimi, who plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team, had previously …

Dana Sanchez (2023-04-19). Is Instagram Destined For The Fate Of AOL And MySpace? 5 Things To Know About Increasing Growth Vulnerabilities. moguldom.com Instagram, which started out as a minimalist photo-sharing app, has evolved into "the kind of overstuffed web portal it was invented to subvert," according to Ryan Broderick, a podcaster and writer who focuses on web culture and technology. "The current one-app-fits-all state of Instagram is especially ironic considering that it began as an antidote to …

Ann Brown (2023-04-19). FBI Now Investigating Republican Officials In Oklahoma Caught On Audio Talking About Lynching Black Americans. moguldom.com The last recorded lynching in Oklahoma occurred in 1930, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society. But just earlier this month, some county leaders were caught on audio discussing killing reporters and complaining they can no longer lynch Black people. Oklahoma's governor, Kevin Stitt, has now called for the resignations of the sheriff and other top …

Dana Sanchez (2023-04-19). Corporate Real Estate Debt Defaults Are Likely To Hit America, Stress The System: Investing Legend Howard Marks. moguldom.com Commercial real estate loans and debt defaults are some of the biggest worries for U.S. banks today in an economy faing high interest rates and a looming recession, according to billionaire investor Howard Marks, the co-founder and co-chairman of the world's largest investor in distressed securities. With a net worth of $2.2 billion, Marks heads …

Editor (2023-04-19). The mobilizations in Peru are the result of pent-up indignation. mronline.org Although the trigger for the protests has been the impeachment of President Pedro Castillo, the grievances are rooted in historical problems.

Editor (2023-04-19). NATO's growing military presence in Latin America and the Caribbean (Part I, II & III). mronline.org At the end of last year, the United States had installed 12 military bases in Panama, 12 in Puerto Rico, 9 in Colombia, 8 in Peru, 3 in Honduras, 2 in Paraguay, as well as installations of this type in Aruba, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Cuba (Guantanamo), and Peru among other countries, at the same time that it is orienting its search for the total coverage of the land and maritime surface of the region.

Craig Murray (2023-04-19). Snowden and Texeira: Ten years of disaster. mronline.org Jack Texeira is at the centre of this puzzle but remains the missing piece. We have heard nothing from him. A rather unconvincing interview with a suspiciously fluent, pixeled out acquaintance grassing him up to the Washington Post stated that he was a right wing patriot.

Editor (2023-04-19). The financial backers of the war on woke. mronline.org Matthew Goodwin wants us to worry about a 'new elite' of media workers and academics, not the actual elite of billionaires—like his backers. SOLOMON HUGHES unveils the trail.

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-19). Biden's DOJ Indicts Four Americans for Their Political Views on Russia. news.antiwar.com The Justice Department has indicted four Americans, including three members of the African People's Socialist Party and Uhuru Movement (APSP), over their political views on Russia, a step that has grave implications for First Amendment rights. The allegation against the Americans is that they were involved in a "foreign malign influence campaign" directed by Russia's …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-19). US Indo-Pacific Commander Says US Must Be Prepared to 'Fight and Win' a War With China Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Adm. John Aquilino, the commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, told Congress Tuesday that the US must be ready to "fight and win" a war against China over Taiwan. "I'm responsible [for finding a way] to prevent this conflict today and — if deterrence were to fail — to be able to fight and win," Aquilino …

Kevin Gosztola (2023-04-19). Why The US Justice Department Was Lenient In Charging Pentagon Documents Leaker. thedissenter.org Compared to recent leak prosecutions, Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira could have faced a harsher indictment from the US Justice Department.

noreply (2023-04-19). Well, They Voted For That… smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Sohrob Aslamy (2023-04-19). Graduate workers at Syracuse University vote overwhelmingly to unionize. liberationnews.org The two-day election process saw 95% of eligible graduate voters voting to unionize with a final count of 728 for and 36 against.

Eli Gallegos (2023-04-19). Chicago welcomes Cuban ambassador. liberationnews.org The ambassador's aim was to meet with as many trade associations, unions, churches, politicians, community organizations and activists engaged in work to end the blockade of Cuba as possible in three days.

Julia Rock (2023-04-19). Fox Can Claim Tax Writeoff For Defamation Settlement. levernews.com

Matthew Cunningham-Cook (2023-04-19). As The Midwest Burns, Biden Ignores Plastic Waste Dangers. levernews.com

Emily Potts (2023-04-19). Improving care and awareness of kidney diseases. healtheuropa.com Raymond Vanholder and Eveline Scheres from the European Kidney Health Alliance highlight where further efforts are needed to improve the prevention and care of kidney diseases. EKHA is a Brussels-based European Nephrology advocacy platform in which a broad scope of organisations and individuals of the Nephrology community work together for healthy kidneys and the benefit …

imperial.ac.uk (2023-04-19). Endurance rowing, parasites and clean clouds: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.

Jack Thomas (2023-04-19). Protecting children's mental health in emergency settings. healtheuropa.com Aaron Greenberg, Senior Regional Advisor for Europe and Central Asia at UNICEF, spoke to us about how exposure to crisis situations can impact children's mental health and wellbeing. Experiencing the terrors of war can be difficult for many people to imagine. Crisis situations comprising armed conflict, separation from loved ones and forced displacement can leave …

H. Scott Prosterman (2023-04-19). Clarence Thomas is Corrupt to the Core, and We should have Listened to Anita Hill. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Feature; Special to Informed Comment) — Clarence and Ginni Thomas have been the "King and Queen of Conflict of Interest" since his controversial confirmation. The extent and brazenness of Thomas' public graft is astonishing. His long-time benefactor and "sponsor" Harlan Crow is no garden variety Republican donor or "kingmaker," but a Nazi-loving, autocrat-worshipping, …

contributors (2023-04-19). Ecospirituality: Spiritual connection with Nature transcends Politics, Religion. juancole.com University of British Columbia News Have you ever felt awestruck by a towering evergreen, waves crashing against rocks, or the vastness of a desert canyon? You're not alone. Across time and cultures, humans have felt a spiritual connection with nature. New UBC research gives this connection a name—ecospirituality—and reveals it could help reduce polarization on …

Cristina Escobar (2023-04-19). Netflix's 'Florida Man' Highlights Hollywood's Problem With Latino Accents. latinorebels.com A lot of people have accents. And with a little more respect and knowledge, Hollywood might finally portray them that way.

Guest Contributor (2023-04-19). Fox News Settlement Puts Price Tag on Misinformation (OPINION). latinorebels.com Any media company that knowingly spreads false information should answer to a jury, writes Brenda Victoria Castillo, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.

The Associated Press (2023-04-19). Mexico Court: National Guard Shift to Army Unconstitutional. latinorebels.com Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that last year's transfer of the newly created National Guard from civilian to military control was unconstitutional, dealing a blow to President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador who created the security force in 2019.

Editor (2023-04-19). Biden Preparing Executive Order to Limit US Investments in China. scheerpost.com By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com The White House is preparing to take unprecedented action to limit US investments in China's tech sector, POLITICO reported on Tuesday. The action would come in the form of an executive order signed by President Biden that would require American companies to notify the government of new investments in Chinese tech. It …

Editor (2023-04-19). Joe Lauria: Leaks Spelling the End for Ukraine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-19). Will the West Turn Ukraine Into a Nuclear Battlefield? scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-19). NYT Blames US Public for Collapse of Pandemic Safety Net. scheerpost.com By Conor Smyth / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) A ban on evictions. Required paid leave. Continuous Medicaid coverage. Free school meals. Emergency SNAP allotments. An extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. Child tax credit expansion. Thousands in stimulus checks. These measures were part of a suite of policies the US government passed …

Editor (2023-04-19). Rep. Gaetz Resolution Would Make Biden Disclose Number of US Troops in Ukraine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-19). Baseball's Owners Have Ball Games Shorter — and Maybe Fan Lives, Too. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-19). Free Those Who Expose Government Misdeeds, Jail Those Who Try To Conceal Them. scheerpost.com

Staff (2023-04-19). Russia's FM Lavrov Meets With Venezuela's VP Rodriguez and FM Gil in Caracas. orinocotribune.com Caracas, January 19, 2023 ( Lavrov, a close friend of Venezuela, arrived this Tuesday, April 18, at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetia after visiting…

scorinoco (2023-04-19). President of Syria Receives Saudi FM in Damascus (Rapprochement). orinocotribune.com Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at the presidential palace in Damascus on Tuesday, April 18, Al Mayadeen reported. | The Syrian presidency announced in a statement that President al-Assad assured bin Farhan that the sound relations between Syria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are the natural state that should prevail and that these relations do not only hold interest for the two countries but also reflect an Arab and regional interest. | The presidency highlighted that al-Assad conveyed his greetings and appreciation to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and…

Staff (2023-04-19). Julian Assange, 4 Years Into His Imprisonment. orinocotribune.com By Oleg Yasinsky — Apr 14, 2023 | This week marks the fourth anniversary of the criminal imprisonment of Julian Assange, an Australian citizen kidnapped and convicted by the US for having dared to bother the mafia group, the most powerful and bloody in history, known worldwide as "Western civilization." He is accused of 18 crimes, including espionage. A single word of solidarity and support for Assange, no matter how useless or naive it may be, will never be superfluous, redundant or obvious. | Beyond the myth or symbol that the media turned him into within the cyclical and fleeting nature of their trends, t…

Ana Perdigón (2023-04-19). Venezuela Advances Public Consultation of Asset Forfeiture Law. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuela's National Assembly (AN) held a session for public consultation on the Organic Law of Asset Forfeiture. The law aims to speed up the process of seizure and disposition of assets seized from corruption, drug trafficking and terrorism. | AN Deputy Diosdado Cabello presented the public consultation of the Organic Law of Asset Forfeiture, which was approved in the first discussion on March 31. Representatives of legal consultancies of all state levels were present at the session; Cabello urged them to submit their feedback and recommendations as soon as possible. | The law will be discussed in fo…

Staff (2023-04-19). Argentinians Protest Against Visit By Head of US Southern Command. orinocotribune.com General Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), traveled to Argentina on Monday with the aim of meeting with officials including Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana. Richardson also visited Argentina in April, 2022. The visit occurs while Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov tours the region, visiting Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. | As a result of Richardson's visit, various activist groups and social movements have organized demonstrations against the interference of the United States in the region and to oppose the destructive economic policies of the Internation…

Peter Certo (2023-04-19). In OtherWords: April 19, 2023. otherwords.org Next week is National Library Week. Americans love their local libraries, but this year's Library Week falls amid an unprecedented hike in book bans, classroom censorship, and other attacks on learning and freedom of speech. | This week in OtherWords, school district librarian Christopher Harris shares about growing up in a rural community without a public library — an experience he says made him committed to being a rural librarian as an adult. Pointing to surveys showing that the vast majority of Americans oppose book bans, Christopher says the book banners represent an extreme fringe peddling an outside…

Christopher Harris (2023-04-19). Support Your Local Librarians by Rejecting Book Bans. otherwords.org Growing up in Milwaukee, the local branch of the public library was always just a bus ride away. But when my family moved to central Pennsylvania when I was entering high school, we lived in a rural region that didn't even have a public library. | In the '90s, before the internet was widely available, the loss of a robust library system left me feeling cut off from the world. This is one reason I've spent the last 20 years living in a rural community, where I serve as library director for a school district. | After decades building resources and capacity in our small school districts, some of which don't even hav…

Jim Hightower (2023-04-19). Beware of Creeping Autocracy. otherwords.org It's always instructive to hear powerful political officials declare that in the name of democracy, they must usurp the people's democratic authority. | This has become all too common, as even so-called democratic regimes in France and Israel have infuriated their people by trying to ram vastly unpopular, anti-democratic schemes into law by executive fiat. | Luckily, though, our U.S. of A remains committed to the people's rule, right? Moreover, our leaders agree that local government is best, for it is closest to the people, right? | Uh, no… and no. | As the once-conservative Republican Party has turned extremi…

Kali Daugherty (2023-04-19). Don't Shred the Safety Net — Expand It. otherwords.org Most of us rely on some cash assistance to get by at some point, whether we realize it or not. | For wealthy people, that might include a family trust or any number of elaborate tax breaks. For middle-income people, it might come in the form of a mortgage interest deduction on their taxes, an inheritance, or a grandparent's contribution to a college fund. | But for many working people, that kind of help can only come from public programs — the kind that are now under threat from conservatives in Congress. | I worked in a homeless shelter for disabled adults for a decade. The work was grueling, physically an…

Lindsay Koshgarian (2023-04-19). Breaking Down Your Tax Bill. otherwords.org

Khalil Bendib (2023-04-19). Cartoon: Pro-Life, Anti-Kid. otherwords.org

Tanya Wadhwa (2023-04-19). New wave of violence in Ecuador's prisons leaves 19 inmates dead in four days. peoplesdispatch.org Violence continues to rock Ecuador's prisons. In a new wave of brutality, at least 19 inmates and three prison officers were killed in two different prisons between April 12 and April 15. | The spate of violence began on Wednesday morning, April 12, when security guards at the Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil city, Guayas province, found six inmates hanged in their cells in one of the twelve wards that make up the prison. As a result of the incident, the National Comprehensive Care Service for Adults Deprived of Liberty and and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI), the state agency in charge of Ecuador's penitentiaries,…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-19). Peace talks between Colombian government and FARC dissident group to begin in May. peoplesdispatch.org The announcement was made during a public event held in Caquetá with the objective of sharing the group's proposals for peace talks with social organizations and requesting their participation in the peace process…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-19). Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits Damascus to expedite Syria's regional integration. peoplesdispatch.org Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan became the first high official from his country to visit Damascus since the war in Syria broke out in 2011. Farhan met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and discussed the process of Syria's reintegration into regional politics…

Julián Pilatti (2023-04-19). Argentina's far-right grows amid the crisis. peoplesdispatch.org The rise of the far-right libertarian Javier Milei in Argentine politics is not so easy to explain, but it is already a reality. What do his supporters see in such a controversial figure and how is it related to a crisis of political representation?

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