(2023-04-21). Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). BuzzFeed shutters news unit, cuts 15% of staff. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Marketmind: Inflation first big test for BOJ's Ueda. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Shein to invest nearly $150 million in Brazilian garment makers. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). South Korea March producer inflation eases to weakest in 25 months. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Film 'Peter Pan & Wendy' reimagines familiar tale. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Paramount countersues Warner Bros Discovery over 'South Park' streaming rights. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-21). Juventus draw with Sporting to book Europa semi-final spot. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Leverkusen crush hosts Union 4-1 to book Europa League last-four spot. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Roma score twice in extra time to book Europa semi-final spot. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Slick Sevilla punish slapdash Man United to ease into Europa semis. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Biden, Macron talk to ease tensions after French leader's China trip. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Kyiv says it terminates land lease deal with Russian Embassy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Lockheed and Rheinmetall to develop German version of HIMARS rocket launchers. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Russia regional governor quits after son dodges extradition to US. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-21). Russia ¥s Lavrov in Havana on Latam drive to shore up support. channelnewsasia.com
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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.
(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…
(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).
(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, …
(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.
(2023-04-20). FIFA concerned about Canada's refusal to honor Afghan visa letters -court filings. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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, …
(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.
(2023-04-20). FIFA concerned about Canada's refusal to honor Afghan visa letters -court filings. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(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 …
(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, …
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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 …
(2023-04-20). Russia Wants to Know Details of the Brazilian Peace Initiative. globalresearch.ca
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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
(2023-04-20). McCarthyism Resurges: Radical U.S.-Based Organizations Condemn U.S. Indictments of African People's Socialist Party Members. towardfreedom.org
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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, …
(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 …
(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.
(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."
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(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, …
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-20). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-20). Military Situation In Iraq On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-20). Military Situation In Syria On April 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-20). U.S. Nuclear-War Strategy. southfront.org 
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(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-20). West Promises More Aid To Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-20). OK, I Don't Know If It's A Joke… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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….
(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…
(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…
(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.
(2023-04-20). The Leonard Leo Presidential Primary. levernews.com
(2023-04-20). The Clarence Thomas Secret Money Trail. levernews.com
(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)…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-20). Friday 4/28: Honduras Update. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine) UC Santa Cruz…
(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).
(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…
(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…
(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)…
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-20). Thursday 4/27: Sunsara Taylor Speaking on: "Woke" Lunacy VS. Real Revolution. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). In Numbers: Phase one of Canton Fair concludes with 1.26 million visits. ecns.cn
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(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.'
(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.
(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…
(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
(2023-04-20). Jeanine àÅñez Charged for Senkata Massacre in Bolivia. orinocotribune.com
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(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…
(2023-04-20). Black liberation organizers indicted for opposing war. peoplesdispatch.org On April 18, a federal grand jury
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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 …
(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 …
(2023-04-20). Minnesota 'Driver's Licenses For All' Bill a National Model For Data Privacy Protections, Advocates Say. unicornriot.ninja
(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
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). Culture Fact | Solar term: Grain Rain. ecns.cn
(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…
(2023-04-20). Sunday 4/23: Oakland People's Earth Day for Water Justice. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(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!
(2023-04-20). Vandana Shiva: El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista. indybay.org Vandana Shiva: "El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista"
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). Anti-Meat Propaganda Roundup: Drinking Milk Is 'Unsettling' and Racist. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). "The Future of Health Summit": Blowing Up the World for Big Pharma. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Young Chefs Are Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly. 28 Sudden Deaths, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM): Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an Instrument of Modern Warfare. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Australia, A Tragic Window into the Truth. Excess Mortality in 2021-22 Following Roll-out of Covid Injections. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Why Is Europe in the Pits? "Its Economic Suicide" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Netanyahu's Extremist-dominated Cabinet in Jeopardy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Australia, US to Host 'Largest-Ever' Bilateral Exercise. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). The Official Story of the Ukraine War Grossly Misleads. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Is Free Speech Killing Us? FDA Commissioner Declares "Misinformation" a Medical Risk. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Democratic Transition Further Delayed by Military Clashes in Sudan. globalresearch.ca
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(2023-04-20). The Leaks of "Secret Documents" Reveal Reality Behind U.S. Propaganda in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers and Skin-Deep Morality. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). BRICS De-dollarization Hype — But Will Reality Begin to Dawn, that Nothing New Is on the Table, Really? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-20). Western Media Failures Regarding Ukraine. An Irish Historical Perspective. globalresearch.ca
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-20). US Espionage Within the UN Is a Story that Repeats Itself. globalresearch.ca
(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…
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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…
(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.
(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 …
(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…
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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?
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 20 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(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.
(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.
(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. &…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). Washington's Arab allies threaten critics on US soil: Report. thecradle.co
(2023-04-20). This new Texas Anti-Immigration Proposal Is Flagrantly Racist. progressive.org
(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 …
(2023-04-20). A Recession May Already Be Here — But Only For The Working Class. progressivehub.net JULIAN JACOBS | JACOBIN…
(2023-04-20). The Taxes You Just Filed Will Pay For A Lot Of Military Spending. progressivehub.net LINDSAY KOSHGARIAN | OTHERWORDS…
(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.
(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 …
(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 . . . |
(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 . . . |
(2023-04-20). Bangladesh suffers widespread power outages during relentless heat. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Hong Kong protest song tops overseas Google search results, despite efforts to elevate China national anthem in local rankings. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(2023-04-20). Extra Hari Raya Puasa public holiday will not hurt private sector: Malaysian minister. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(2023-04-20). Activist fund Oasis files Japan court appeal in challenge to fair value of deals – source. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). AI companies ask US court to dismiss artists' copyright lawsuit. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Analysis:Investors seek to break through Japan Inc's 'value trap'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). China tells coal miners to speed up adoption of 'smart-mining' tech. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). China's central bank pledges to consolidate financing support for real economy. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(2023-04-20). Hedge fund BFAM, others file lawsuit against Chinese developer for debt repayment. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Hybrid solar eclipse draws thousands to remote Australian town. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Japanese firms want stability rather than change from new BOJ governor -Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Marketmind: Low volatility propping up risk appetite. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Software firm F5 to lay off 9% staff, trims fiscal revenue guidance. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). South Korea announces $15 billion investment in advanced battery technologies. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Teck Resources shareholder Sumitomo Metal Mining backs separation plan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). USTR's Tai: Indo-Pacific trade talks could see results this year. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Dreaming sky high, Nigerian man builds airplane from trash. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). 'Rust' filming to restart 18 months after Alec Baldwin shooting. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). Ong Ye Kung issues rebuttal to opposition MPs, says government does not dismiss concerns raised in parliament. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). England's Middleton raises concerns over future of Women's Six Nations. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Inter relishing dream run to semi-final showdown against Milan – Inzaghi. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Michael Schumacher's family planning legal action over AI 'interview'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Not the same major splash as Chevron moves to Texas. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). Tuchel praises Bayern despite second cup exit in two weeks. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-20). German president asks forgiveness on Warsaw ghetto anniversary. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). US announces US$325 million in new arms aid for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammo. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-20). US CDC signs off on second Omicron-updated COVID-19 booster for older adults. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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…
(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 …
(2023-04-20). "Genetic chaos" leads to rapidly developing cancers. expose-news.com
(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 …
(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 . . . |
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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. |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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… |
(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…
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-19). Analysis:China's Xpeng takes cues from Tesla for its new EV platform. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). ASML China sales dip in Q1 but seen stronger next nine months. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). China may hold lending benchmarks steady as recovery remains on track -analysts. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). China wants weaker US dollar as reserve currency, says Biden economist nominee. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). Russia says talks with UEFA about reinstatement are tough -agencies. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). India population to surpass China by mid-2023. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). Russia's Lavrov to talk Ukraine grain deal with UN chief next week. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-19). UN says 34 million Afghans in poverty under Taliban rule. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-19). In Numbers: China sees surge in entry, exit trips in Q1. ecns.cn
(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 . . . |
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-19). Ukraine, Russia and the Third Crusade. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). China, Russia Circle Wagons in Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca
(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…
(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 …
(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 …
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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).
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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.
(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….
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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 …
(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.
(2023-04-19). Well, They Voted For That… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(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.
(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.
(2023-04-19). Fox Can Claim Tax Writeoff For Defamation Settlement. levernews.com
(2023-04-19). As The Midwest Burns, Biden Ignores Plastic Waste Dangers. levernews.com 
(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 …
(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.
(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 …
(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, …
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(2023-04-19). Joe Lauria: Leaks Spelling the End for Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-19). Will the West Turn Ukraine Into a Nuclear Battlefield? scheerpost.com 
(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 …
(2023-04-19). Rep. Gaetz Resolution Would Make Biden Disclose Number of US Troops in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-19). Baseball's Owners Have Ball Games Shorter — and Maybe Fan Lives, Too. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-19). Free Those Who Expose Government Misdeeds, Jail Those Who Try To Conceal Them. scheerpost.com 
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-19). Breaking Down Your Tax Bill. otherwords.org
(2023-04-19). Cartoon: Pro-Life, Anti-Kid. otherwords.org
(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,…
(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…
(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…
(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?