(2023-05-03). Political, civil groups in Taiwan protest U.S. arms dealers' visit. ecns.cn More than 200 people from a dozen of political and civil groups in the island of Taiwan on Wednesday started a joint activity to protest "Taiwan independence" and the U.S.' inciting conflicts and interference as a group of American defense contractors visit the island on the same day.
(2023-05-03). Fuxing bullet train expected to run on Qinghai-Tibet Railway: media report. ecns.cn The Fuxing bullet train, which was independently developed by China, is expected to run on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, gmdaily.cn said on Tuesday, citing China Railway Qinghai-Tibet Group Co.
(2023-05-03). China to award 30 individuals, 19 groups May 4th Medals. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced plans to award 30 individuals and 19 groups and organizations the 27th edition of the national May 4th Medals to mark their contributions to the country in crucial fields including the military, space science and technology and sports.
(2023-05-03). Residents protest as U.S. arms dealers visit Taiwan. ecns.cn Residents were seen protesting in Taipei on Wednesday against a group of defense contractors from the United States who were visiting the island.
(2023-05-03). May Day holidays set to be 'most prosperous'. ecns.cn China's consumption has been firing on all cylinders during the just-ended May Day holidays, ranging from tourism, box office, transportation, entertainment to catering sectors.
(2023-05-03). UN chief calls for humanitarian aid to Sudan. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance to people facing conflict in Sudan. The UN chief was speaking after his arrival in Kenya for a two-day official visit.
(2023-05-03). Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters. ecns.cn Displaying resilience and aggression, Zhang Zhizhen made Chinese tennis history on Tuesday when he became the nation's first men's player to reach the quarterfinals of a top ATP Tour event with an upset victory in Madrid.
(2023-05-03). Myanmar urged to stem border crimes. ecns.cn China urges Myanmar to take concrete measures to crack down on transnational crimes, including cyber frauds, and rescue abducted or trapped Chinese citizens in a timely manner, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during his visit to the country.
(2023-05-03). China calls for stronger WTO monitoring of U.S. trade rule violations. ecns.cn China has criticized the United States for its discriminatory subsidy policies and measures, and called on the World Trade Organization to strengthen its monitoring of the latter's violation of the WTO's rules.
(2023-05-03). Investment in Australia hits new low. ecns.cn Chinese investment in Australia remains at record lows despite the wish for expansion from business circles amid a thawing diplomatic relationship.
(2023-05-03). Youth hailed for key role in rural areas. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has hailed students at China Agricultural University for their endeavors on the front line of agricultural production, and said they displayed a spirit that all Chinese youth should have in the new era.
(2023-05-03). U.S. envoy urges more exchanges of people. ecns.cn During the one-hour "in-depth discussion of U.S.-China relations", Burns discussed a wide range of issues at the center of the world's most consequential bilateral relationship.
(2023-05-03). Russia claims Kremlin hit by drones. ecns.cn Russia claimed to reserve the right to take retaliatory measures "whenever and wherever it sees fit" after an alleged drone attack at the Kremlin "aiming at killing President Vladimir Putin" on Wednesday.
(2023-05-03). Lithium batteries charged by strong global demand for electric vehicles. ecns.cn China's lithium batteries are gaining increasing favor among overseas buyers with advancing technologies and improving services, as well as surging demand for electric vehicles worldwide, experts said.
(2023-05-04). May Day in Germany: Union officials and government politicians united against the working-class. wsws.org The German unions used the traditional May Day rallies to demonstrate their unqualified solidarity with the federal and state governments, their pro-war policies and the attacks on wages and jobs.
(2023-05-04). Canadian postal worker voices support for UK Royal Mail workers' fight against concessions-filled contract. wsws.org "Whether a postie is paid by the dollar, the euro, or the pound, we could swap places and be up to speed in no time," said…
(2023-05-04). Georgia: Pentagon conducts military exercises for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 3, 2023 US-Georgia "continue to do more across broad range of cooperative military activities" in 2023 — US Embassy The United States Embassy in Georgia on Wednesday issued a statement on military cooperation between the two states in 2023 and stressed US-Georgia continued "to do more across a broad range of cooperative military activities". …
(2023-05-03). Fourth Killer of George Floyd Found Guilty. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-03). Miao Sisters Festival celebrated in SW China's Guizhou. ecns.cn The annual Miao Sisters Festival was hosted in Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Tuesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). China-Vietnam border port witnesses travel boom during May Day holiday. ecns.cn Youyi Port, a China-Vietnam border port in Pingxiang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has witnessed influx of travellers during May Day holiday. The number of inbound and outbound passengers during the holiday is expected to exceed 25,000.
(2023-05-03). World's largest stone Buddha statue in Sichuan welcome holiday crowds. ecns.cn The world's largest and tallest stone sculpture of Buddha, Leshan Giant Buddha, welcomed tourists during the May Day holiday season in southwest China's Sichuan Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). 5.2-magnitude quake causes damage to buildings, infrastructures in SW China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A 5.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted Baoshan City in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday evening, causing damage to buildings and infrastructures of water, electricity, road, communication in the epicenter.
(2023-05-03). Cross-border passenger traffic resumes at Pulan Port in Tibet. ecns.cn A launching ceremony was held to resume two-way cross-border passenger traffic between China and Nepal at the plaza of China Pulan Port on Monday.
(2023-05-03). Henan Province adopts new tech to lengthen blooming period of peonies. ecns.cn At present, there are more than nearly 2,000 plants of 60 peony varieties, with nine major colors, in the garden…
(2023-05-03). Tibetan Opera staged in Norbulingka during May Day holiday. ecns.cn Tibetan Opera troupes performed classic Tibetan operas during the May Day holiday.
(2023-05-03). Holiday trips ride high on cultural quests. ecns.cn Not a huge fan of crowds, He Fang, a 37-year-old bank employee from Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, planned an eight-day family trip, which started three days ahead of the May Day holiday break.
(2023-05-03). Websites, apps penalized for misconduct. ecns.cn During the first quarter of this year, Chinese cyberspace regulators at various levels shut down more than 4,200 websites and banned nearly 70 apps suspected of engaging in criminal activities such as providing illegal news services and spreading pornography.
(2023-05-03). HK announces district council reform plan. ecns.cn Hong Kong's district councils are to be formed via government appointment, indirect and direct elections and ex officio membership, with all applicants to be vetted by an eligibility committee in order to ensure they are able to perform the roles initially set for them, the HKSAR government announced on Tuesday.
(2023-05-03). Middle East eyes tourists from China. ecns.cn The Middle Eastern countries looking to rehabilitate tourism are seeking greater exchanges with China amid its deepening engagements with the region.
(2023-05-03). Researcher using maths to study social networks named Schmidt Science Fellow. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Sahil Loomba plans to take advantage of the interdisciplinary focus of his Schmidt Science Fellowship to expand his public health research.
(2023-05-03). Thousands of graduands celebrate at Imperial's biggest ever graduation. imperial.ac.uk It is a day of celebration for thousands of Imperial postgraduate students who will graduate at the iconic Royal Albert Hall today.
(2023-05-03). A new world order is emerging. journal-neo.org 
The special military operation in Ukraine has served as a watershed moment in the evolution of new international relations. The West, led by the United States, was able to rally behind the imposition of unprecedentedly broad sanctions against Russia. At the same time, our adversaries applied immense strain on emerging economies, coercing them to align […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-03). Bono Is Doing Illustrations for the Atlantic Now, Because Everything's Fake and Stupid. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | A Washington Post article titled " Bono's latest contribution to the
(2023-05-03). From King Charles' Coronation to the Birth of Europe's Fourth Reich. strategic-culture.org
(2023-05-03). The Coming War — Time to Speak Up. strategic-culture.org 
Silences filled with a consensus of propaganda contaminate almost everything we read, see and hear. War by media is now a key task of so-called mainstream journalism. | By John PILGER | In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They called on "the hundreds of poets, novelists, dramatists, critics, short story writers and journalists" to discuss the "rapid crumbling of capitalism" and the beckoning of another war. They were electric events which, according to one account, were attended by 3,500 members of the public with more than a thousand turned aw…
(2023-05-03). Will Russian Tactical Nukes in Belarus Become a Game Changer? strategic-culture.org 
The historic — and unacceptable — deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons in several European NATO states as well as the recent announcement by Britain of supplying depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine is the prologue to Russia's decision to place tactical nukes in Belarus. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-05-03). China's rise as a superpower and the crumbling US empire. indybay.org Chinese diplomacy seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. That means that the world is changing in important and dramatic ways in terms of the distribution of power and influence around the world. | China is actually emerging as a global superpower on a par with the United States of America.
(2023-05-03). New York Assembly and Senate Champions Vow to Pass Global Debt Relief Bill. indybay.org Largest New York Labor and Religious Groups Support the New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act…
(2023-05-03). Erika Endrijonas faces new questions in LACCD fraud. indybay.org Embattled community college administrator questioned about her role in rackateering scheme, while seeking new role as President of Los Angeles City College.
(2023-05-03). Cuban President Meets With Over 300 Enthusiastic US Supporters. popularresistance.org This morning, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received at the Palace of the Revolution 300 friends of Cuba, coming from the United States to demand an end to the blockade. Brigades, groups and other delegations are in Cuba to take part in the May 1 activities celebrating the International Day of Workers and to show their solidarity with the Cuban people who have withstood the longest continuous blockade in modern history. | Students, trade unionists, lawyers and political activists are here many making their first visit to the socialist island. Recognizing this President Díaz-Canel said: "from the United States…
(2023-05-03). Anne Hillerman Talks About Her New Novel – 'The Way of Bear'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.
(2023-05-03). High Levels of Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Found in California's Most-Used Insecticide. indybay.org 40% of Tested Agricultural Pesticide Products Contain PFAS…
(2023-05-03). China's rise as a superpower and the crumbling US empire. indybay.org Chinese diplomacy seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. That means that the world is changing in important and dramatic ways in terms of the distribution of power and influence around the world. | China is actually emerging as a global superpower on a par with the United States of America.
(2023-05-03). New York Assembly and Senate Champions Vow to Pass Global Debt Relief Bill. indybay.org Largest New York Labor and Religious Groups Support the New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act…
(2023-05-03). Erika Endrijonas faces new questions in LACCD fraud. indybay.org Embattled community college administrator questioned about her role in rackateering scheme, while seeking new role as President of Los Angeles City College.
(2023-05-03). Cuban President Meets With Over 300 Enthusiastic US Supporters. popularresistance.org This morning, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received at the Palace of the Revolution 300 friends of Cuba, coming from the United States to demand an end to the blockade. Brigades, groups and other delegations are in Cuba to take part in the May 1 activities celebrating the International Day of Workers and to show their solidarity with the Cuban people who have withstood the longest continuous blockade in modern history. | Students, trade unionists, lawyers and political activists are here many making their first visit to the socialist island. Recognizing this President Díaz-Canel said: "from the United States…
(2023-05-03). Anne Hillerman Talks About Her New Novel – 'The Way of Bear'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.
(2023-05-03). High Levels of Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Found in California's Most-Used Insecticide. indybay.org 40% of Tested Agricultural Pesticide Products Contain PFAS…
(2023-05-03). '501s' demand Labor keep its promise to end indefinite detention. greenleft.org.au People in indefinite detention across the country held peaceful protests demanding their release, reports Chloe DS.
(2023-05-03). Solidarity shown on International Workers Memorial Day. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of health and safety representatives and rank-and-file union members, as well as family and friends, mourned workers who have been killed, disabled, or physically or mentally injured at work on International Workers Memorial Day. Chloe DS reports.
(2023-05-03). Ngarluma Elder restates her disappointment with work beginning at Perdaman fertiliser plant. greenleft.org.au Work has started on the Perdaman fertiliser plant on the Burrup Peninsula, near Karratha, in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Chris Jenkins reports.
(2023-05-03). Body lotions, cleaning fluids and other commonly used products contain toxic chemicals, study finds. nationofchange.org These chemicals enter the surrounding environment as gases and can cause a host of health issues, including cancer.
(2023-05-03). Friday 4/28: Cancelled! Film Premiere "SF Rage Against the War Machine", Berkeley. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley…
(2023-05-03). Key Nations Don't Want To Follow The US On Russia, China Policies. popularresistance.org Leaked intelligence documents show that key nations, including some of the most populous in the world, don't want to follow along with President Biden's policies toward Russia and China, The Washington Post reported Saturday. | The report cited intelligence assessments allegedly leaked by Jack Teixeira that show the private thinking of several major countries, including India, Brazil, Pakistan, and Egypt. | While the US and India have increased military ties in recent years to cooperate against China, New Delhi has maintained a good relationship with Russia and has become a major buyer of Russian oil.
(2023-05-03). Wednesday 5/3: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org the outdoor amphitheater, outside the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/6: May Day higher wages stymied by artificial scarcity: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of | the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street. San Francisco…
(2023-05-03). Wednesday 5/17: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2023-05-03). Ukraine war: Why is the Pentagon actually running out of ammunition? indybay.org The larger problem is financialization. Step by step, this conquered all areas of society. And finally it also reached the holy grail of the military-industrial complex. With financialization came the neoliberal market doctrines of capacity reduction, downsizing, "lean inventories," and cutting costs wherever possible. They are the real drivers of the supply bottlenecks that are rampant everywhere.
(2023-05-03). Ohio Nazis harass another drag story hour, screaming, 'There will be blood!'. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Fascist goons screaming "There will be blood" gathered to threaten another LGBTQ event in Ohio, all under the watchful protection of local police. On Saturday, April 29, Kaleidoscope Youth Center and Land Grant Brewing hosted their second annual Drag Brunch, a free admission event with 100% of proceeds donated for the support of LGBTQ …
(2023-05-03). After the peak: As financial crisis expands, so does the streaming TV wasteland. peoplesworld.org 
What is the state of streaming television and serial series in the wake of last year's Netflix devaluation and this year's recent bank crisis? That was a question that was not addressed specifically at the Series Mania festival in Northern France this year—perhaps the world's largest television festival—but how to survive in an industry in …
(2023-05-03). Tuesday 5/9: Realizing American Democracy: Climate Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-05-03). Tibetan costumes offer visitors a fresh experience. ecns.cn With the peak tourist season getting underway in the Tibet autonomous region, a trend has arisen among visitors to be photographed at some of the major tourist spots while wearing traditional attire.
(2023-05-03). Tourism sector sees boom during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The nation's tourism market is expected to see its best post-COVID performance during the ongoing May Day holiday, said industry insiders, who added that it may also be a turning point in the recovery of the sector.
(2023-05-03). Drilling on Asia's deepest oil and gas well starts in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, the world's largest refiner by volume, has started drilling the 3-3XC well of the Shendi-1 project in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to the company.
(2023-05-03). LAC ambassadors and representatives discuss Chinese path to modernization and high-quality development. ecns.cn Last Friday, the 3rd Latin American and Caribbean Ambassadors Convention at Tsinghua University – "High-Quality Development and Chinese Path to Modernization" was successfully held. The event aims to enhance the development and cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries by gathering over 50 ambassadors and representatives from LAC countries and scholars and experts from Tsinghua University.
(2023-05-03). Factory activity contracts in April on weak demand. ecns.cn China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted for the first time in four months in April, indicating that the foundation of the country's post-pandemic recovery is not yet solid and underscoring the need for greater policy support to boost domestic demand, analysts said on Sunday.
(2023-05-03). Xi sends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2023-05-03). Tokyo's export controls 'violate WTO rules'. ecns.cn Japan's new semiconductor export control plans violate the rules of the World Trade Organization, and will undoubtedly hurt the global semiconductor industry and backfire on Japan's chip sector, experts said.
(2023-05-03). Navy completes its mission to evacuate Chinese from Sudan. ecns.cn The Chinese navy has completed evacuating Chinese people from conflict-torn Sudan, with 940 Chinese citizens departing from the area from Wednesday to Saturday in two groups, according to the Defense Ministry.
(2023-05-03). Nation's growth to drive upturn in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China's full border reopening has boosted its economic growth prospects and provided a stronger momentum for near-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region, experts at the International Monetary Fund said.
(2023-05-03). Cruises set sail for biz surge in China. ecns.cn By 2035, the Chinese cruise market will reach a scale of 14 million passengers per year, according to the Several Opinions on Promoting the Development of China's Cruise Economy document that was issued by 10 ministries including the Ministry of Transport and the National Development and Reform Commission in 2018.
(2023-05-03). China's railway-trip sets record on May Day holiday. ecns.cn The number of passenger trips handled by China's railways was expected to hit 19.5 million on Saturday, the first day of the five-day-long May Day holiday, data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Stunt show in central China's Wuhan opens to the public. ecns.cn After three years of construction, the Wuhan Happy Valley Speed World Theme Zone opened to the public in central China's Hubei Province on Saturday."ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Camel festival kicks off in north China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A camel festival"ÄÄkicked off in Alxa League in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday, as the country tries to revive its tourism sector and pass on camel culture to the next generations. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). National flag-raising ceremony in Beijing impresses people across China. ecns.cn A national flag-raising ceremony was held at Tiananmen Square at about 5 a.m. on Monday. China's five-star red flag was raised, and visitors from across the country participated in the flag-raising ceremony.
(2023-05-03). Insights | Civil, cooperative EU-China relations good example for the world: foreign business leader. ecns.cn China's battery manufacturing and rare earth materials are necessary for Europe to complete the green transition, suggested Ivo Ganchev, Vice-Chairman of the Bulgarian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said that European leaders have been favorable in their view of China and the way China contributed to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. China has made a commendable achievement and unbelievable progress in this regard. "ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Ploughing festival celebrated in S China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Villagers carried out farming activities, including ploughing, weeding and catching fish in terraced fields to celebrate the festival. Tourists participated in the activities and enjoyed the magnificent scenery of the Longji terraced fields. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Satellite images show stunning view of islands in China. ecns.cn Satellite images taken by China's Jilin-1 satellite show the stunning view of islands in China in vivid detail"ÄÄduring the May Day holiday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Thursday 4/27: #ERANow: Historic Senate Vote on Equal Rights Amendment & Press Conference Livestreams. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2023-05-03). Sunday 5/28: Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-03). First Republic: The collapse and the crisis. liberationnews.org 
In other words, the collapse of First Republic Bank is a sign of the rot at the center of capitalist economics and politics; the response to its collapse speaks directly to the class war being waged right out in the open by the capitalist class.
(2023-05-03). Wednesday 5/3: Your Tesla's Destroying the Earth: Silicon Valley Protest to Stop Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Fremont Park, corner of Santa Cruz Ave. and University Dr. in Menlo Park, across from Peet's Coffee. Walking distance from Menlo Park Caltrain.
(2023-05-03). Friday 5/5: Banner for Peace. indybay.org The pedestrian bridge over Geary at Webster in San Francisco. | Public transit: Geary buses, 22 Fillmore…
(2023-05-03). Selected Articles: Turbo Cancer Leukemia: Children From Ages 11 to 21 Are Dying Within Hours or Days of Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca 
By Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the…
(2023-05-03). 'Nunca más' significa defender a nuestros vecinos inmigrantes. peoplesworld.org 
Imagina por un momento que llevas a tu hijo y a su amigo a un partido de fútbol. De repente, las luces parpadean detrás de ti. Te detienes e inmediatamente, agentes de ICE con armas rodean tu auto y te gritan que mantengas las manos en alto. Han estado rastreando al amigo de su hijo …
(2023-05-03). Saturday 4/29: Cesar Chavez Day Parade and Festival. indybay.org Dolores Park at 19th & Dolores Street | San Francisco…
(2023-05-03). Sudanese call on Canberra to help. greenleft.org.au The Sudanese-Australian community mobilised outside the State Library on April 29, calling for an end to the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. They want a return to civilian rule. | They also called on the Labor government to do more to help Sudanese caught up in the extreme violence.
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/13: Special Screening of the acclaimed documentary: Tales of the Grim Sleeper. indybay.org St. Francis Lutheran Church | 152 Church Street | San Francisco (near the Safeway on Market Street and 14th)…
(2023-05-03). Anti-war protesters tell Pyne and Marles to scrap AUKUS. greenleft.org.au "Money for health and education, not for war and devastation!" rang out as arms lobbyist and former Coalition Defence Minister Christopher Pyne arrived at the two-day Defence Strategic Review (DSR) Summit on May 3.
(2023-05-03). John Pilger on the coming war. Speak up. Now. greenleft.org.au In this new essay, John Pilger recalls the "electric" opposition of writers and journalists to the coming war in the 1930s and investigates why today there is "a silence filled by a consensus of propaganda" as the two greatest powers draw closer to conflict.
(2023-05-03). Disarm the IRS, De-Militarize the Bureaucracy, and Dismantle the Standing Army. dissidentvoice.org 
There are instruments so dangerous to the rights of the nation and which place them so totally at the mercy of their governors that those governors, whether legislative or executive, should be restrained from keeping such instruments on foot but in well-defined cases. Such an instrument is a standing army. — Thomas Jefferson, 1789 What …
(2023-05-03). US Double Standards On World Press Freedom Day. shadowproof.com The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and become a subscriber with this special World Press Freedom Day offer. For the United States government, World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to further project an image of the U.S. as a…
(2023-05-03). May 1 "Injury to One Is an Injury to All" IBU Alcatraz Ferry Workers Protest Union Busting. indybay.org IBU-ILWU San Francisco Alcatraz Cruise ferry boat workers marched and rallied at Alcatraz Cruises at Pier 33 which is owned by Hornblower. The workers who voted for a union last fall face a blatant union busting drive by the company which has a long record of retaliating against pro-union workers and successful union busting.
(2023-05-03). Friday 5/26: Open Screening: Outsider Film Night. indybay.org ATA Gallery 992 Valencia St.
(2023-05-03). Fisheries Workers, Cut For Organizing, File Labor Board Charges. popularresistance.org A hundred immigrant seafood processing workers in New Bedford, Massachusetts, lost their jobs March 31 when their employer abruptly terminated its contract with the temp agency that placed them. Workers say it was retaliation for organizing. | Their fight will be a test case of new protections for immigrants who organize on the job. The company invited the fired workers to apply for their old jobs, but only a handful were actually rehired. | "When the workers got the news, they started crying, worried about how they are going to pay their rent and bills," said Ruth Castro, who has worked for five years at the pla…
(2023-05-03). The tyranny of women and Trans hating fascist Christian groups and politicians. indybay.org Based on biblical principles, thousands of women were burned at the stake for being accused of being witches!
(2023-05-03). Biden Slams Arrest Of US Journalist In Russia But Pursues Assange. popularresistance.org May 3, 2023, will mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, which the United Nations established to remind governments about the need to respect their commitment to freedom of the press. But as the Biden administration proclaims the centrality of press freedom globally, its hypocrisy in pursuing journalist and publisher Julian Assange is stunning. | The Biden administration recently expressed outrage that Russia arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal, a United States citizen based in Moscow, for practicing journalism. Gershkovich is now incarcerated in Russia, facing espionage…
(2023-05-03). Knee Deep in the Big Muddy, but the Roberts Court says it'll push on. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—When U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts refused to testify to senators about the Supreme Court's ethics, he justified it by citing the "separation of powers." But there was one other reason, investigations show, that may have made Roberts reluctant: His spouse, Jane Sullivan Roberts, works for an attorney search firm, Macrae Inc. And on past …
(2023-05-03). Starbucks in the soup with the NLRB again. peoplesworld.org 
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Remember Jaysin Saxton? The National Labor Relations Board's Atlanta regional office is going to bat against Starbucks and for him, big time. Saxton was one of two Starbucks workers who followed company founder and former CEO Howard Schultz to the Senate Labor Committee witness chair in early April hearings on the coffee chain's rampant …
(2023-05-03). Automated apartheid: Israel deploys facial recognition AI to 'supercharge segregation'. peoplesworld.org 
Israel is using an experimental facial recognition system to "supercharge segregation and automate apartheid," Amnesty International General Secretary Agnes Callamard warned Tuesday. The liberal charity is publishing a new report, Automated Apartheid, detailing an "ever-growing surveillance network" entrenching the Israeli government's control of Palestinians. "In both Hebron [in the occupied West Bank] and occupied East …
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-03). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). 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…
(2023-05-03). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-05-03). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…
(2023-05-03). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-03). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-05-03). Bush's "Mission Accomplished," 20 Years Later. indybay.org The ideology of "might makes right"
(2023-05-03). Largest May Day Turnout Since Pandemic, Workers March Worldwide. popularresistance.org Workers from Japan to France took to the street on Monday for the largest May Day demonstrations since Covid-19 restrictions pushed people inside three years ago. | Marchers expressed frustration with both their nations' policies—such as French President Emmanuel Macron's raising of the retirement age in March—and global issues like the rising cost of living and the climate crisis. | "The price of everything has increased except for our wages. Increase our minimum wages!" one activist speaking in Seoul told the crowd, as The Associated Press reported. "Reduce our working hours!" | "The price of everyt…
(2023-05-03). Workers' Struggle in Canada: National Populism or Plurinational Socialism? orinocotribune.com By B R Pal — May 1, 2023 | The working-class movement in Canada is very weak in its current state, following decades of neoliberalism and the Red Scare of the previous Cold War. For those looking for a dissident alternative to the hegemony of global finance on Bay Street, right-wing populism is increasingly filling this space. | The Establishment left is essentially that, established and tied at the hip with Liberalism, too domesticated to fight for any substantive gains in material conditions for working class or colonized people. As a result, in the decade and a half since the 2008 financial crisis, right-…
(2023-05-03). The Siege Against Leicester's Israeli Weapons Factory Begins. popularresistance.org Palestine Action's siege has begun. Hundreds have descended on Meridian Business Park in Leicester to force Elbit's factory to shut down. The crowds began arriving this afternoon, and have been growing in number through the day. With banners, chants, flags, and rousing speeches delivered so far, the mass of people were welcomed later by an empowering performance by rapper and activist Lowkey, along with award winning actor and playwright Tayo Aluko, Palestinian Dabke, poetry, and more. | The Siege against Leicester's Elbit-owned UAV Tactical Systems ('U-TacS'), is a mass action which involves huge numbers willing…
(2023-05-03). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2023-05-03). What is behind Republican attacks on transgender people? peoplesworld.org 
Montana Republicans have blocked Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in a debate over proposed restrictions on transgender youth. Zephyr, a first-term Democrat from Missoula and the first openly transgender woman elected to the Montana legislature, hasn't been allowed to speak on the state house floor since last Tuesday, when she told Republican colleagues they would have …
(2023-05-03). Who follows loser Trump? Can yapping yahoos cohere after endless havoc? nationofchange.org Great crises loom for party backers —/ Who corrals berserk bushwhackers?>
(2023-05-03). The Population of Santa Cruz Declined, According to State Report. indybay.org The population of Santa Cruz County shrank in 2022, according to a report released by the State of California Department of Finance on Monday. The total population of the county dropped to an estimated 262,051 at the beginning of 2023, down from 264,912 at the beginning of 2022, which is a loss of 2,861 people, or a 1.1% decline. County by county, Santa Cruz experienced the fourth largest population decrease in the state in 2022. The report also included housing stock data. In 2022, Santa Cruz County's housing stock grew from 106,851 units to 107,165, which is a 0.3% increase.
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/6: May Day 2023: International Workers Day, An Online Celebration. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2023-05-03). Congressmen To Mix With Leader of FPàñ, a Party Founded by Nazis. splcenter.org At CPAC Hungary this week, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama will speak alongside a global collection of radical-right figures, including the leader of an Austrian political party founded by Nazi SS officers.
(2023-05-03). Este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda, "La medicina personalizada: Un desafío para la salud cubana" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu De un nuevo paradigma de atención en salud tratará la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles. El tránsito de una práctica médica centrada en las enfermedades a una atención preventiva- terapéutica enfocada en el individuo, a partir de su información genética en interacción con el ambiente.
(2023-05-03). Con Filo: Sin miedo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu
(2023-05-03). Mujeres al sur: Médicas (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya está aquí el episodio de Mujeres Al Sur: "Médicas". Antes, muchas mujeres se vestían de hombre para estudiar medicina. No fue hasta el siglo XIX que pudieron acceder a las universidades. Fue así como la chilena Eloísa Díaz, se convirtió en la primera Médica en Latinoamérica, al titularse de cirujana en el año 1887. El capítulo de hoy está dedicado a esas profesionales, que salvan vidas.
(2023-05-03). Sabor y tradición: Cóctel de remolacha y piña, torta de papa, tomates rellenos y pollo al romero. cubadebate.cu Hoy les traigo estas propuestas que quizás sean de su agrado y puedan compartir en familia, en los próximos días. Cóctel de remolacha y piña, torta de papa, tomates rellenos, y pollo al romero.
(2023-05-03). Cuba y Rusia ratifican disposición de llevar relaciones económicas, comerciales y financieras al alto nivel de los nexos políticos. cubadebate.cu Tenemos toda la intención —subrayó— de llevar las relaciones económicos, comerciales y financieras al mismo nivel de las relaciones políticas. Durante el ameno diálogo, el Presidente Díaz-Canel pidió transmitir un "afectuoso saludo" a su homólogo ruso y agradeció "el apoyo que nos ha dado la Federación de Rusia en la lucha contra el bloqueo".
(2023-05-03). La Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 314 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2516 MW y una demanda máxima de 2760 MW, para un déficit de 244 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 314 MW en este horario.
(2023-05-03). Ohtani sigue asombrando: Conectó el jonrón más alto que se haya medido en la MLB. cubadebate.cu El jugador de Los Angeles Angels sigue haciendo historia y continúa acumulando credenciales que lo ponen como uno de los referentes.En esta ocasión, el japonés logró algo inédito en el juego ante los Milwaukee Brewers. El samurái pegó un tablazo ante el pitcher Colin Rea que alcanzó los 162 pies de altura y salió con un ángulo de 39 grados por el jardín central,…
(2023-05-03). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este miércoles 3 de mayo? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca).
(2023-05-03). Ucrania trató de atacar el Kremlin con drones: Ni Putin ni ninguna otra persona resultó herida. cubadebate.cu Ucrania intentó atacar el Kremlin con drones la noche del martes al miércoles. Esta acción es considerada como un intento de asesinato contra el presidente Vladímir Putin, señaló el Kremlin, que calificó el ataque como un acto terrorista planificado, informa RT en Español.
(2023-05-03). La alternativa al dólar y los BRICS (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Mientras expertos se debaten sobre la inestabilidad del mercado financiero y la moneda estadounidense, otras alianzas económicas y otras divisas se fortalecen. La contribución al crecimiento económico mundial de los Brics (Brasil, Rusia, India, China y Sudáfrica) aumentará y continuará superando a la del G7. En los próximos años, la brecha irá en aumento.
(2023-05-03). Venezuela Blasts White House for Handover of CITGO to Opposition. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro expressed his repudiation of the recent resolution signed by the United States government to hand over the Venezuelan company CITGO to "an unknown management group" of a far-right opposition sector belonging to the Unitary Platform. | "On behalf of the people of Venezuela, we reject and repudiate, indignantly, the theft of CITGO by the United States government and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela," said the head of state at the International Workers' Day rally held in Caracas on Monday, May 1. | Maduro describe the US resolution as a blatant theft of CITGO—"a company es…
(2023-05-03). Venezuela Increases Workers' Benefits to $70/Month. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced through a video that Venezuela would increase citizens' "warfare" benefits to the equivalent of 30 US dollars (USD) a month and their food credits (Cestaticket) to the equivalent of USD 40/month. This will result in workers' total monthly benefits reaching the equivalent of USD 70/month in addition to their regular wages, which have been heavily impacted by the US and European economic warfare on socialist Venezuela and the consequent economic crisis. | The adjustment was announced on Tuesday, May 2, by President Maduro. A day earlier, on International Workers…
(2023-05-03). 3 May, Montreal: Glory to the Martyr, Sheikh Khader Adnan. samidoun.net 
This action is organized by multiple Montreal-based groups: Montréal — Wednesday 3 May Métro Guy-Concordia — 5: 30 pm Call to action — Unity of destiny and loyalty to the martyrs in all of Palestine, from its river to its sea and its diaspora. Join us as we stand to honour the life of Sheikh Khader …
(2023-05-03). Dallas activists revive 1934 Teamsters tactic with 'flying pickets' at Starbucks store. peoplesworld.org 
May Day Worker's Correspondence from Dallas, Texas: On May Day 2023, activists in Dallas celebrated by helping to organize "flying pickets" at different Starbucks stores across the metro area. The group included members of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Young Active Labor Leaders, and the Communist Party USA's Dallas-Fort Worth Club. We …
(2023-05-03). Cuatro muertos en un nuevo tiroteo masivo en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Este hecho sigue a un tiroteo del viernes por la noche en Cleveland, en el estado de Texas, que dejó cinco muertos.
(2023-05-03). Presidente de Colombia continúa en visita oficial a España. telesurtv.net El mandatario pronunció un discurso en el Congreso de España donde abordó la situación de la crisis climática y la integración interregional.
(2023-05-03). Sector sanitario inglés acepta propuesta salarial del Gobierno. telesurtv.net El acuerdo salarial se firmó en una reunión entre el Gobierno y 12 sindicatos de la sanidad que representan al personal de la Sanidad pública en Inglaterra.
(2023-05-03). ONU informa 258 millones de personas con hambre en el mundo. telesurtv.net Las diez mayores crisis del 2022 se reportaron en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC), Etiopía, Afganistán, Nigeria, Yemen, Birmania, Siria, Sudán, Ucrania y Pakistán.
(2023-05-03). MST ocupa tierras improductivas en Bahía y Rio Grande en Brasil. telesurtv.net Esta no es la única acción en curso: en la región de Chapada, en la ciudad de Boa Vista do Tupim, 130 familias se encuentran en terrenos ocupados desde la madrugada del sábado.
(2023-05-03). Gremios franceses anuncian nuevas protestas para junio. telesurtv.net En las alrededor de 300 manifestaciones de los sindicatos en toda Francia para protestar por la reforma de pensiones del Gobierno, participaron 782.000 personas.
(2023-05-03). Inicia ciclo de diálogo entre Gobierno colombiano y ELN en Cuba. telesurtv.net Los diálogos entre el Gobierno colombiano y el ELN comenzaron en noviembre en Caracas, donde se acordó promover alivios humanitarios en algunas de las regiones.
(2023-05-03). Denuncian ejecuciones extrajudiciales en Perú durante protestas. telesurtv.net Los sucesos, que se extendieron por todo el territorio nacional durante dos meses, dejaron un saldo de más de medio centenar de muertos y miles de heridos.
(2023-05-03). Siria rechaza ataque israelí en Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. telesurtv.net El aeropuerto ha sido un canal clave para el flujo de ayuda al país después de que un terremoto azotara Turquía y Siria el 6 de febrero.
(2023-05-03). México insiste en que EE.UU. deje de financiar a ONG opositoras. telesurtv.net En ese mismo sentido expresó su inconformidad con el financiamiento estadunidense a organizaciones como México Evalúa, Artículo 19 o Mexicanos contra la Corrupción.
(2023-05-03). Rusia anuncia represalia si instalan bases OTAN en Finlandia. telesurtv.net Rusia considera tales planes estadounidenses como evidencia de que Finlandia está perdiendo irrevocablemente su soberanía.
(2023-05-03). Rusia acusa a Ucrania de intentar matar al presidente Putin. telesurtv.net El incidente se produjo en medio de los preparativos para el tradicional desfile por el Día de la Victoria que se celebra en las afueras del Kremlim cada 9 de mayo.
(2023-05-03). Presidente Maduro firma decreto que incrementa en más de 2.000 % el beneficio de alimentación. telesurtv.net El pago de estos bonos serán indexados mensualmente a la tasa oficial del dólar estadounidense publicado por el Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV).
(2023-05-03). Indepaz denuncia nueva masacre en Huila, Colombia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el ente colombiano, "tres jóvenes fueron asesinados con arma de fuego por sicarios".
(2023-05-03). Policía Federal de Brasil allana casa de Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net El ministro del Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, autorizó el operativo denominado "Venire".
(2023-05-03). Rusia y Cuba tratarán en La Habana temas de cooperación mutua. telesurtv.net En los próximos días se realizará la XX sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental entre Rusia y Cuba.
(2023-05-03). Inflación interanual en Eurozona alcanza el 7 % en abril. telesurtv.net La inflación registrada en el sector de los alimentos en el mes de abril fue del 13,6 por ciento.
(2023-05-03). Israel realiza un nuevo ataque contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento no se han recibido reportes oficiales de lesionados ni fallecidos.
(2023-05-03). Reportan dos muertos por temporal en región de Italia. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron identificadas como dos hombres, uno de 80 años y el otro de 68.
(2023-05-03). Presidente sirio crea fondo para apoyar a afectados tras sismos. telesurtv.net Según la presidencia este fondo organizará los recursos económicos y donaciones para que lleguen a todos los afectados.
(2023-05-03). Debate entre Google y Gobierno se profundiza en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Gobierno brasileño acusó este martes a Google de promover una "campaña abusiva y engañosa" en contra de un proyecto de ley para frenar masiva circulación de desinformación en internet.
(2023-05-03). Continúa tensión en frontera entre Chile y Perú por migrantes. telesurtv.net Los ciudadanos extranjeros indocumentados fueron expulsados de Chile y se encuentran en la frontera a la espera de ingresar al Perú con el objetivo de retornar a sus países.
(2023-05-03). Venezuela rechaza actuación de la OFAC del Departamento del Tesoro de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta denunció que el Gobierno de EE.UU. dio luz verde para iniciar el proceso de remate judicial de Citgo, el principal activo de Venezuela en el extranjero.
(2023-05-03). Consejo francés rechaza referendo sobre reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El proyecto de someter la reforma a referendo ciudadano fue promovido por 253 legisladores, en su mayoría de izquierda.
(2023-05-03). Transnistria denuncia ataque de Ucrania para controlar arsenal. telesurtv.net Gobierno de esa autoproclamada república precisa que Ucrania despliega personal y equipamiento militar para crear una distracción y apoderarse del arsenal de Kolbasna.
(2023-05-03). Naciones Unidas exige cese de enfrentamientos armados en Sudán. telesurtv.net Este miércoles llegó al país africano el secretario general adjunto de Naciones Unidas para Asuntos Humanitarios, Martin Griffiths.
(2023-05-03). Perú anuncia que expulsará a migrantes indocumentados. telesurtv.net Además de las expulsiones de quienes se hallen en situación irregular, se impedirá el ingreso de extranjeros sin documentación.
(2023-05-03). Asesinan a cinco presuntos pandilleros en Petion Ville, Haití. telesurtv.net Además, se realiza una búsqueda de los presuntos bandidos en las localidades de Jalousie, Stenio Vincent y Sergo en la capital.
(2023-05-03). Filipinas eleva alerta ante el fenómeno El Niño. telesurtv.net La agencia Pagasa exhortó a todos los organismos gubernamentales y a los habitantes a que sigan vigilando y tomen medidas de precaución.
(2023-05-03). OMM estima que fenómeno El Niño comience en el verano. telesurtv.net "La probabilidad de que se instaure un episodio de El Niño entre los meses de mayo y julio es de cerca del 60 por ciento", puntualizó la OMM…
(2023-05-03). OMS publica plan estratégico sobre manejo de Covid-19 para 2023-2025. telesurtv.net El informe alerta que en todo el mundo hay altas tasas de seroprevalencia por infección con Covid-19 y/o vacunación.
(2023-05-03). Presidente de Brasil sostiene encuentro con su homólogo de Argentina. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño destacó que Argentina es "un país que sólo quiere crecer, generar empleos y mejorar la vida del pueblo".
(2023-05-03). Acuerdo pone fin a huelga de funcionarios públicos en Canadá. telesurtv.net La organización PSAC destacó que por la huelga se lograron las ganancias salariales y un año adicional en el acuerdo.
(2023-05-03). Anuncian alto el fuego entre Israel y palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Enviado de la ONU para Oriente Medio, Tor Wennesland, celebró el cese de hostilidades, que evitó "otra escalada mortal".
(2023-05-03). Bolivia mantiene alerta por Infecciones Respiratorias Agudas. telesurtv.net En relación con la vacuna contra la Influenza se priorizan en Bolivia las personas de los grupos más vulnerables.
(2023-05-03). Presidente de Vietnam apoya lucha de Cuba contra el bloqueo. telesurtv.net El mandatario abogó por prestar especial atención a los acuerdos, programas y proyectos de cooperación suscritos.
(2023-05-03). La embajada rusa en Varsovia protesta por incautación de su escuela. telesurtv.net Moscú considera la incautación como violación de la Convención de Viena acerca de las relaciones diplomáticas, de 1961.
(2023-05-03). Comienza vacunación contra gripe aviar en Uruguay. telesurtv.net En esta ocasión se entregaron 900.000 dosis para las incubadoras.
(2023-05-03). Declaran tres días de luto por víctimas de tiroteo en Belgrado, Serbia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró tres días de luto a partir del 5 y hasta el 7 de mayo.
(2023-05-03). Italia registra una inflación interanual del 8.3 % en abril. telesurtv.net La inflación subyacente, excluyendo energía y alimentos frescos, se mantiene estable en +6,3 por ciento.
(2023-05-03). OMS: inicia recuperación de sistemas de salud tras Covid-19. telesurtv.net Tras la pandemia de Covid-19, los sistemas nacionales de salud muestran los primeros signos de recuperación.
(2023-05-03). Presidente venezolano recibe credenciales de nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net El dignatario manifestó la voluntad de su Gobierno de profundizar las relaciones de respeto y amistad con los países que representan.
(2023-05-03). Registran 119 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La cifra total de contagios aumentó a 5.284.488, de los cuales 374 pacientes están en etapa activa.
(2023-05-03). Tiroteo deja un muerto y cuatro heridos en Atlanta, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las heridas fueron trasladadas al Northside Hospital, y sus nombres no han sido revelados.
(2023-05-03). México respeta decisión de EE.UU. sobre militarizar frontera. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con cifras del Comando Norte, en este momento se encuentran desplegadas en la frontera con México un total de 2.450 tropas de la Guardia Nacional.
(2023-05-03). Ejército y paramilitares de Sudán acuerdan tregua de siete días. telesurtv.net La Cancillería sursudanesa señaló a través de un comunicado que las partes pactaron una tregua del 4 al 11 de mayo.
(2023-05-03). Presidentes de Siria e Irán firman memorando de cooperación. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios y altos funcionarios de ambos países rubricaron además otros 14 documentos de cooperación.
(2023-05-03). ONU reporta más de 100.000 exiliados por conflicto en Sudán. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la ACNUR, Olga Sarrado, señaló que se reportan más de 330.000 desplazados internos en el país.
(2023-05-03). México anuncia que está lista vacuna Patria contra la Covid-19. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades, se prevé producir hasta 4 millones de vacunas a partir de septiembre hasta diciembre.
(2023-05-03). Rusia, Ucrania y Türkiye negociarán extender acuerdo del grano. telesurtv.net El ministro turco de Defensa, Hulusi Akar, señaló que las partes esperan que el trato siga sin ninguna interrupción.
(2023-05-03). Thursday 5/11: The City Budget: More Money for Police is certain but what about Transit and Health Care. indybay.org This will be a hybrid meeting. ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRk | b0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are NOT toll-free. | Check with your phone company before you incur charges. | ‚Ä¢ The closest number is: +1 66…
(2023-05-03). Tuesday 5/23: Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean with author Christina Gerhardt. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-05-03). Sunday 5/14: Mothers Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org Meet at the Plaza on the San Francisco Side of the Golden Gate Bridge. BE GREEN AND CARPOOL | See http: //tripplanner.transit.511.org for public transit options. | Golden Gate Transit Buses 10, 70, 80 | and SF Muni Bus 28 stop at the bridge (SF side).
(2023-05-03). How union members honor workers Memorial Day. nationofchange.org April 28 is Workers Memorial Day in America and the Day of Mourning in Canada, a time to remember those killed, injured, or sickened at work.
(2023-05-03). Over 300 Missourians rally in support of trans rights at State Capitol. liberationnews.org 
Demonstrators opposed an order meant to stop gender affirming care to any trans people, including adults.
(2023-05-03). Is it possible to negotiate with Putin? indybay.org For Putin, the intention to admit Ukraine to NATO was a breach of "the agreement made with NATO after the fall of the Berlin Wall not to expand it" (2: 34: 20). Just as the Americans claimed hegemony over the Western Hemisphere according to their "centuries-old Monroe Doctrine," Putin considers Ukraine his "backyard."
(2023-05-03). Workers Unite in San Jose May Day March. indybay.org The San Jose May Day march kicked off from Roosevelt Park at 3: 00pm. Union members and allies gathered from throughout the South Bay and beyond, then took the streets.
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/13: Art of San Quentin. indybay.org The Healing Garden | 1435 Webster Street | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2023-05-03). Teamsters President Sean O'Brien was a frequent guest at the White House in advance of rail strike ban. wsws.org This is a serious warning to workers that, despite militant rhetoric designed to lull them to sleep, the union bureaucracy and Washington are cooking up a sequel to last year's pro-company rail contract at UPS.
(2023-05-03). The developing struggle to bring down the Macron government in France. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Alex Lantier, national secretary of the Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES), to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). The right-wing, pro-war character of Australia's indigenous Voice plan becomes clearer. wsws.org A "yes" vote for the Voice is being presented as a patriotic duty, necessary to unite the nation or complete the national unity of Australia.
(2023-05-03). In bipartisan push for social cuts, Biden invites House, Senate leaders to discuss debt ceiling. wsws.org As is common knowledge within ruling class circles, both parties are using the artificially created debt ceiling crisis to push through major cuts in social programs.
(2023-05-03). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the ruling class' return to Social Darwinism. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Evan Blake, Coordinator of the WSWS Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic, to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). New Zealand COVID deaths continue to mount. wsws.org Despite official claims that the pandemic "emergency" is over, COVID-19 is still tearing through schools, workplaces and aged care facilities, fuelling a crisis in the public health system.
(2023-05-03). The struggle for a Democratic and Socialist Congress of Workers and Rural Masses in Sri Lanka. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Deepal Jayasekera, the General Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka, to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). UK civil servants hold national strike over pay pensions and jobs, as Tory government refuses concessions. wsws.org The ballot, announced November 10, registered the largest strike mandate in the history of the union, with an 86.2 percent majority. Ever since the PCS union leadership has done everything to curtail action.
(2023-05-03). Australian central bank hikes rates again to increase "pain" on workers. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia, backed by the Labor government, is intent on suppressing household spending enough to increase unemployment, as a battering ram against workers' wages struggles.
(2023-05-03). After rejecting contract by 98%, Clarios workers ask: "Why aren't we striking?" wsws.org Hundreds of autoworkers at the Clarios battery plant in Holland, Ohio voted to reject a sellout tentative agreement brought to them by the UAW last week.
(2023-05-03). BP contests fines for gross safety violations that led to deaths of two Ohio refinery workers. wsws.org The US federal safety agency's fine of $156,250 for the deaths of Ben and Max Morrissey was insulting enough but the giant energy conglomerate is still contesting it.
(2023-05-03). UK: Starmer's pro-big business, pro-war Labour Party prepares for office. wsws.org Previous "pledges" by Starmer, made to secure the Labour leadership when many of Corbyn's supporters were still in the party, to nationalise public utilities, increase income tax for the top 5 percent and abolish punitive Universal Credithave all gone.
(2023-05-03). US film and television workers strike: "We are not going to sit by silently as they keep paying us less and less" wsws.org Thousands of writers took to the picket lines Tuesday and expressed a willingness to fight back against the few corporations that dominate not only film and television, but the rest of society as well.
(2023-05-03). After First Republic takeover, banking crisis deepens. wsws.org The past two months have seen three of the four largest bank failures in US history as analysts warn of the fall of one domino after another.
(2023-05-03). Berlin Mayor elected with votes of far-right AfD. wsws.org The election of the Christian Democrat Kai Wegner as Berlin Mayor, and thus the head of the state government, has revealed the character of the administration now running Germany's capital. Wegner was most likely elected with the votes of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
(2023-05-03). Macron's police state wages war on French workers. wsws.org There is no room for compromise and nothing to negotiate with this government, and the way forward for the working class is to bring it down through a general strike.
(2023-05-03). Rank-and-File delivery worker sets out case for No vote on CWU-Royal Mail agreement. wsws.org As the largest group of workers in this referendum, delivery workers will carry the heaviest burden in the plan to create huge profits.
(2023-05-03). An interview with Harvard anthropology professor John Comaroff—Part one. wsws.org We spoke recently to South African-born John Comaroff, the Hugh K. Foster professor of African and African-American studies and of anthropology, and Oppenheimer research fellow in African studies, Harvard University.
(2023-05-03). CFPE delegates to intervene in Australian teacher union conference. wsws.org CFPE delegates to the Australian Education Union's Victorian state conference will expose and oppose the union's record and raise the need to develop independent rank-and-file committees in every school.
(2023-05-03). CFPE members to attend Australian teacher union conference to fight for workplace rank-and-file committees. wsws.org CFPE delegates to the Australian Education Union's Victorian state conference will expose and oppose the union's record and raise the need to develop independent rank-and-file committees in every school.
(2023-05-03). Join the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees! wsws.org This is the report delivered by Will Lehman, a socialist rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). DSA continues false promotion of new UAW administration as "reformist" as its members are elevated into top union positions. wsws.org The attempt to manufacture "left" credentials for the new UAW administration is taking place at the same time as DSA members are being placed in the upper echelons of the UAW bureaucracy.
(2023-05-03). Roger Waters wins legal case against Frankfurt concert cancellation. wsws.org A Frankfurt administrative court determined that Roger Waters' concert scheduled for May 28 must "go ahead" as contractually agreed and that the rock musician "has artistic license to warn us all of the dangers of the current resurgence of fascism in the West."
(2023-05-03). Biden sending 1,500 active-duty troops to Mexican border. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Biden White House said that it would deploy 1,500 troops from the Army and Marines to the southern border as part of a crackdown on migrants seeking asylum when Title 42 immigration rules are lifted on May 11.
(2023-05-03). Protesters blockade White House correspondents dinner over Biden's broken climate promises. nationofchange.org This past weekend, the newly formed Climate Defiance group made it a bit harder to get in.
(2023-05-03). "They're So Corrupt, It's Thrilling." — Lenny Bruce. dissidentvoice.org 
In Pisces Moon: The Dark Arts of Empire, Douglas Valentine descends into some of the most sinister aspects of US foreign policy. These include drug running, illegal arms sales, bribery, human and artifact trafficking, far right coups, assassinations, agitprop and disinformation, as well as fiefdoms set up by former CIA and their assets that are …
(2023-05-03). What the Government Wants. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-05-03). Although Scarred by Violence, We Must Not Be Scared into Silence. dissidentvoice.org The world has been haunted by human violence since time immemorial. There are untold millions (billions?) of people all over the world who have been scarred by it in all its forms. There are two basic responses: one is to try to return that violence with violence and defeat one's enemy; the other is, in …
(2023-05-03). "Journalism is Not a Crime" dissidentvoice.org 
May 3 marks the 30th anniversary of Press Freedom Day, inaugurated in 1993 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) with support from the United Nations (UNESCO). RSF's original 1991 report provided a "round-up of journalists killed throughout the world" and laid the groundwork for what eventually became the Press Freedom Index, which now ranks freedom of …
(2023-05-03). Rerunning Biden's Blunderland. dissidentvoice.org 
President Joseph Biden has done what many from his own party dreaded but dare not say. Last month, via a painful video, the aged Democrat declared his candidacy for a second term in the White House, branding himself a defender of US democracy. For a politician lacking the mettle of competence, awareness, and, at certain …
(2023-05-03). "We're in Crisis": Texas Democrats Demand Gun Control After Another AR-15 Mass Shooting Kills 5. democracynow.org 
Texas authorities have arrested the suspect in last week's mass shooting in the town of Cleveland and are charging him with five counts of murder. Police say Francisco Oropesa killed five neighbors in the home next door, including a 9-year-old child, after the family asked him to stop firing his AR-15-style rifle in his yard because it was keeping a baby awake. Texas Governor Greg Abbott drew backlash after the shooting for referring to the victims as "illegal immigrants," for which he later apologized. "His goal is to dehumanize people," Texas state Senator Roland Gutierrez says of…
(2023-05-03). Debt Ceiling: Economist James K. Galbraith Warns GOP Proposal Would Gut Social Safety Net. democracynow.org 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills by June 1 unless lawmakers raise the debt ceiling. House Republicans last week narrowly passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, but only in exchange for sweeping spending cuts to numerous programs, including student debt relief, food assistance, Medicaid and renewable energy. Democrats, meanwhile, are pushing for a vote to raise the debt ceiling without imposing cuts, even as the constitutionality of the debt ceiling has been questioned by some legal scholars. For more on the debt ceiling, rece…
(2023-05-03). Supreme Court: Are New Ethics Rules Needed as Gorsuch, Roberts & Thomas Face Questions over Finances? democracynow.org 
Three conservative Supreme Court justices are now embroiled in a growing ethics scandal about their personal and financial connections. Recent reporting has revealed that Justice Neil Gorsuch sold property he co-owned to the head of a major law firm that has since had many cases before the court, Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose lavish gifts and payments from billionaire and conservative activist Harlan Crow, and the wife of Chief Justice John Roberts was paid over $10 million in commissions as a job recruiter placing lawyers at elite law firms. Legal experts and lawmakers are increasingly pushing for e…
(2023-05-03). Headlines for May 3, 2023. democracynow.org Fighting Continues in Sudan Ahead of 7-Day Ceasefire as Aid Groups Fear Regional "Ripple Effect", Biden Admin to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Border, Cuts Deportation Deal with Mexico as Title 42 Ends, Minnesota Judge Finds Tou Thao Guilty of Aiding and Abetting the Killing of George Floyd, Israel and Gazan Fighters Agree to Ceasefire After Israeli Air Raids on Enclave, Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Modified Anti-LGBTQ Bill Which Still Includes Death Penalty, House Democrats Seek to Force Debt Limit Raise Without Backing of GOP Leaders, Senate Panel Holds SCOTUS Ethics Hearing Amid Mounting Conflict of Interest Sc…
(2023-05-03). Quick Quiz: Mapping Militarism 2023. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-03). Realism About Investment Treaties. cepr.net Project Syndicate See article on original site As EU member states withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty en masse, developing economies should call for an overhaul of many more investment treaties. Unfortunately, Europe continues to pressure poor countries to sign and abide by such agreements — a double standard with grave consequences for the environment …
(2023-05-03). April Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the April Jobs Report. cepr.net Wages As in past months, attention will focus on whether the slowdown in wage growth seems to be continuing. The monthly wage data are erratic, and as happened several times in the last year, can be substantially revised so that they tell a different story a month or two after they were initially reported. But …
(2023-05-03). NATO trains Norwegian battle group for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATONoble Jump's NATO Media Information CentreMay 3, 2023 Norwegian Battlegroup participates in NATO exercise Noble Jump 23 350 Norwegian military personnel began arriving in Sardinia, Italy on Apr. 28, 2023 to participate in exercise Noble Jump 23. Most Norwegians, 280 of them, are with the Telemark Battalion, a mechanised infantry battalion and part of Brigade …
(2023-05-03). Japan: NATO military delegation completes visit, inspection. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 3, 2023 NATO military delegation heads to Japan for staff talks From 24 to 26 April 2023, a military delegation from NATO's Cooperative Security Division (CS), led by its Director, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella travelled to Japan to meet with senior military representatives to discuss the current military cooperation and opportunities to foster a …
(2023-05-03). Impending NATO inductee Finland welcomes "significant military infrastructure" from Pentagon. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NewsweekMay 3, 2023 U.S. Troops May Deploy to Finland Bases Amid Russia Threat American soldiers may soon be deploying to bases near Russia's border with Finland if ongoing talks on a new defense cooperation agreement (DCA) between Helsinki and Washington prove successful. Finnish newspaper Helsinki Sanomat reported Monday, citing Finnish Foreign Ministry official Mikael Antell, …
(2023-05-03). Denmark to deploy NATO battalion to Estonia "in event of crisis" — war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agence France-PresseMay 3, 2023 Denmark to send Nato battalion to Latvia in 2024 Denmark will send a Nato battalion to Latvia next year to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the defence ministry said Tuesday. "As of mid-2024, Denmark will make a battalion available to Nato for the defence of the …
(2023-05-03). NATO announces office in Japan to expand further into Asia-Pacific. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaMay 3, 2023 NATO to open Japan office, deepening Indo-Pacific engagement NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Tokyo, the first of its kind in Asia, Nikkei Asia has learned. The station will allow the military alliance to conduct periodic consultations with Japan and key partners in the region such as South …
(2023-05-03). Navajo Nation climate change. america.cgtn.com 
In a time when climate change is increasingly evident, some areas of the planet are feeling the impact more than others, particularly in areas already prone to extreme conditions. That's the case in the Tribal Reservations of the United States. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2023-05-03). The Heat: Artificial Intelligence. america.cgtn.com 
It's called Generative Artificial Intelligence and is shaking up big tech. There are growing concerns about AI-driven chat programs like OpenAI's chatGPT and Google's Bard. They're capable of producing content from essays to images and could soon transform how we all work. Tech leaders and …
(2023-05-03). Turkey Killed ISIS Leader In Northern Syria Raid: Erdogan. southfront.org 
The former hideout of ISIS leader Abu al-Hussein. Source: the Anadolu Agency. | On April 30, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the country's intelligence service had killed the leader of ISIS in Syria. | In a broadcast, Erdogan said Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) had been tracking the terrorist group's leader, known as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurshi, "for a long time." | Abu al-Hussein was named the leader of ISIS following the death of his predecessor, Abu…
(2023-05-03). UN Human Rights Council begins U.S. tour focusing on racial justice and policing. america.cgtn.com 
An independent panel of experts, appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council, is on a six-city tour of the United States. Their focus is on racial justice and equality in the U.S. On Tuesday, the group stopped in Minneapolis, Minnesota, CGTN's Dan Williams …
(2023-05-03). Hundreds march in Minneapolis on International Workers Day. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On May 1, International Workers Day, approximately 500 people marched in support of immigrant workers, unions and indigenous sovereignty, in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. | On a very windy day, hundreds gathered together in front of the Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Education Center, where just over a year ago the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers were striking. The crowd listened to speakers including Rachel Thunder from the American Indian Movement, William Martinez of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, Greg King of the Interfaith Coalition on Immigration, a…
(2023-05-03). Milwaukee: Hundreds march for immigrant rights on May Day. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – As has been the case all spring across the Midwest, cold rain and winds greeted hundreds of youth, workers and trade unionists, community organizers and faith leaders on May 1 as they gathered outside the headquarters of Voces de la Frontera (VDLF) for their annual May Day "Day Without Latinx and Immigrants'' action. All told, more than 400 people joined the ensuing march that ended downtown at Zeidler Square. | The primary demands of this year's rally and march related to a number of campaigns being organized by VDLF and their student arm, Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES). The…
(2023-05-03). Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee calls for protests on the 1-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade overturn. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – At a press conference on the evening of April 30, members of Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee (RJAM) and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) addressed local media with a call to action for people in Milwaukee and around the country to mobilize on June 24, the day that marks a year since the overturning of Roe. | Haley McNeil, the logistics and finance chair for RJAM, said that the Dobbs decision, "left the majority of the country without access to legal abortion care due to trigger laws. The people most impacted by this are working-class Black and brown people. Without access to legal…
(2023-05-03). Despite American pressures, India to engage in both SCO and QUAD. infobrics.org Be it in the Pacific or in Eurasia, India diplomacy is to remain based on the pragmatism which has characterized it since the Cold War.
(2023-05-03). Russia-China Trade Booming. infobrics.org The two countries are on pace to hit $200 billion in turnover this year…
(2023-05-03). On Russia-South Africa/Africa. infobrics.org South Africa-Russia relations are not new. They date back decades before South Africa arrived at a democratic dispensation in 1994; a journey in which Russia provided a lot of support. During the recent visit to South Africa of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, it was agreed that the two countries need to further deepen relations and cooperation in most spheres, including political, economic, security and social ones, as well as in multilateral and international forums…
(2023-05-03). The BRICS Room: Should India Be Inside It or Leave?>. infobrics.org International politics is an arena where there are no permanent friends or foes, there are only permanent interests…
(2023-05-03). Kiev regime's meddling destroys last vestiges of press freedom in US. infobrics.org Citing "a person familiar with the calls", Semafor reports that "senior Ukrainian officials had raised their objections to Carlson's coverage of the war to Fox Executives".
(2023-05-03). Kiev expresses "regret" to India for insulting Hindu goddess Kali but refuses to apologise. infobrics.org Ukraine wants to pivot New Delhi away from Moscow, attempting to undo decades of fruitful and longstanding relations.
(2023-05-03). Kiev's counterattack unlikely to be successful due to big casualties. infobrics.org According to recent data, Ukraine lost 15.000 troops in April alone.
(2023-05-03). While Projecting a Friendly Face and an Extended Hand, the Biden Administration Has Continually Challenged the Initiatives of Honduras' New Progressive Government and Ignored the Voice of the Honduran People. covertactionmagazine.com The dangers of a coup remain, given past policies In November 2021, Hondurans resoundingly elected a new government, headed by President Xiomara Castro, that pledged to end official corruption, reduce violence, and move away from reliance upon a destructive, extractive economy controlled by foreign corporations. Castro's government committed to moving the country toward an economy …
(2023-05-03). May1 "Injury To One Is An Injury To All" IBU Alcatraz Ferry Workers Protest Union Busting. indybay.org IBU-ILWU San Francisco Alcatraz Cruise ferry boat workers marched and rallied at Alcatraz Cruises at Pier 33 which is owned by Hornblower. The workers who voted for a union last fall face a blatant union busting drive by the company which has a long record of retaliating against pro-union workers and successful union busting.
(2023-05-03). The Truth About Crazy High Rents in the US. mintpressnews.com 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with one of the main reasons being the high cost of rent and housing, thanks in part to large investors, like Blackstone, buying up homes and leaving them vacant while raising rents.
(2023-05-03). U.S. Indian boarding schools survivors speak out. america.cgtn.com 
Climate change around the world is causing fear among many who worry about the future of the planet. But at Rio de Janeiro's first Web Summit, dozens of startups are showing how tech is key to addressing environmental degradation and waste management. CGTN's Lucrecia …
(2023-05-03). Web Summit Rio — Climate change. america.cgtn.com 
Climate change around the world is causing fear among many who worry about the future of the planet. But at Rio de Janeiro's first Web Summit, dozens of startups are showing how tech is key to addressing environmental degradation and waste management. CGTN's Lucrecia …
(2023-05-03). Florida's immigration reform package. america.cgtn.com 
The state of Florida is poised to pass a new sweeping immigration package, possibly as soon as this week. Much of Florida's immigrant community is steadfastly opposed to the legislation and came out in the hundreds on Monday in protest. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez …
(2023-05-03). CovertAction Bulletin: The CIA and the 1990 Cuautitlán attack on Ford workers. covertactionmagazine.com In this episode, we highlight the struggle of the workers at the Ford Cuautitlán Assembly Plant, just outside Mexico City. On January 8, 1990, workers at the plant were attacked by police and private hired thugs wearing Ford jackets. This happened during a prolonged period of labor action by the workers, and kicked off an occupation of the plant. This attack didn't happen in a vacuum and the CIA played a role in squashing labor at the plant.
(2023-05-03). A Look Into a Favela of Peace. america.cgtn.com 
We're in the capital of Brazil, the largest county in Latin America, and we've been talking about science and technology. How they can help fight poverty, but our next story is about improving the quality of life with a strong sense of community. Miuda Valls …
(2023-05-03). Brazil Targeting the Inequality Gap with Science. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America, but at the same time, its poverty rate remains high. According to the official statistics agency, in 2021, Brazil had over 62 million people experiencing poverty and almost 20 million enduring extreme poverty. Can science, innovation, and …
(2023-05-03). Riding Ecuador's Political Instability. america.cgtn.com 
Latin America has seen a wave of political instability lately, with violent street protests in early 2023. There have also been fierce confrontations between presidents and legislature. What happens to countries when a president is fighting for survival and political friction interferes with his ability …
(2023-05-03). China General Chamber of Commerce on Chinese companies in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Legions of American companies are operating and doing business in China and vice-versa. Inflation, mass tech layoffs, the conflict in Ukraine, and the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington are having an impact. The China General Chamber of Commerce, an entity that assists Chinese …
(2023-05-03). Declaración Final del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba y el Antiimperialismo celebrado en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los más de mil participantes en el "Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba y el Antiimperialismo, a 200 años de la doctrina Monroe", con mucho orgullo nos reunimos de nuevo en la Isla de la Dignidad, para ratificar nuestro firme apoyo a la Revolución y al pueblo cubano. En un mundo extremadamente complejo donde está en peligro la existencia de la humanidad, esta hermana nación resiste con estoicismo el recrudecido bloqueo…
(2023-05-03). Chapeando: El primero y el cinco (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Andan descolocados los enemigos de la Revolución cubana, que lo son también de las celebraciones por el Primero de Mayo. Cuando recién empezaban a celebrar la suspensión de actividades en la Isla, se hizo pública la nueva convocatoria, ahora para el viernes 5 de mayo, 205 aniversario del natalicio de Karl Marx. Pero, para ser objetivos, no hubo y sí hubo Primero de Mayo en Cuba.
(2023-05-03). La naturaleza de la esperanza. cubadebate.cu La esperanza es el motor que revoluciona todo, la que nos hace soñar y volar, la dueña de esa coraza que nos ayuda a mantenernos a flote, a valorar las pequeñas cosas, a ensanchar el pecho.
(2023-05-03). Comenzaron en Holguín las Romerías de Mayo. cubadebate.cu Con la presentación de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Holguín y sus invitados en el teatro Eddy Suñol, en la noche de este 2 de mayo, comenzó la fiesta de las Romerías de Mayo en la capital holguinera. Cubadebate estará presente en el evento y transmitirá su tradicional noticiero televisivo diario de conjunto con la Agencia Cubana de Noticias.
(2023-05-03). Iniciará transición parcial a la Televisión Digital Terrestre en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La División de RadioCuba en la Habana informa que a partir del 15 de mayo comienza en la provincia La Habana, la transición parcial a la Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT).
(2023-05-03). Las 3 del día: Se reanuda producción de algunas líneas de medicamentos, los franceses a las calles y otras noticias de este 2 de mayo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a los seguidores de Las 3 del día, el podcast donde los actualizaremos de lo que ha sido noticia este 2 de mayo en Cubadebate. En este episodio nos acompañan los periodistas Darío Extremera y Yilena Héctor. Ya les damos la bienvenida, así que suban el volumen, que esto ya comienza.
(2023-05-03). Aprobados más de 294 nuevos actores económicos, informa Ministerio de Economía y Planificación (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación anunció hoy la aprobación de 294 nuevos actores económicos en el país, como parte de las medidas para impulsar el desarrollo económico y social. De estos, 282 son micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (mipymes) privadas, 11 son mipymes estatales y una es una cooperativa no agropecuaria.
(2023-05-03). Cannes reconoce la brillante carrera de Michael Douglas con la Palma de Oro Honorífica. cubadebate.cu El genial Michael Douglas recibirá la Palma de Oro Honorífica del Festival de Cannes 2023 por su brillante carrera en el cine. Más de 50 años dedicado a la actuación avalan a uno de esos actores sin los que es imposible entender la historia del cine moderno.
(2023-05-03). Cuba celebra el amor y la diversidad en las Jornadas contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. cubadebate.cu La XVI edición de las Jornadas contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia en Cuba inició hoy y se prolongará hasta el próximo día 20. Bajo el lema "Por todas las familias, el Amor es ley", las actividades tendrán como sede La Habana y la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus, informó la directora del Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual, Mariela Castro.
(2023-05-03). Cuba sigue invicta en el Mundial de Boxeo de Taskent con dos nuevos triunfos. cubadebate.cu Los debutantes Erislandy àÅlvarez y Jorge Cuéllar mantuvieron hoy el invicto de Cuba, que ya celebró cinco triunfos al hilo en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo de Taskent 2023. àÅlvarez (60 kg), novato de 2022 en Cienfuegos, fue demasiado para el indonesio Gianlugi Kalaipupin.
(2023-05-03). El matrimonio infantil amenaza el futuro de millones de niñas en América Latina y el Caribe. cubadebate.cu América Latina y el Caribe se encamina a tener el segundo nivel regional más alto de matrimonio infantil para 2030, solo por detrás de àÅfrica subsahariana, comunicó hoy Unicef. En la región hay 58 millones de niñas casadas, cifra que representa un nueve por ciento del total mundial.
(2023-05-03). Gmail incorpora un sistema de verificación para los remitentes confiables. cubadebate.cu Gmail, el servicio de correo electrónico de Google, ha anunciado una nueva función que permitirá a los usuarios identificar fácilmente a los remitentes confiables. Se trata de un sistema de verificación basado en el estándar BIMI, que consiste en mostrar el logotipo oficial de la marca junto al nombre del remitente.
(2023-05-03). Grupos Gaviota y Cubanacán presentan sus ofertas turísticas en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Los grupos Gaviota y Cubanacán presentaron este miércoles sus ofertas turísticas en Cuba en el marco de la edición 41 de la Feria Internacional de Turismo Cuba 2023.
(2023-05-03). øLibertad de prensa?: Los grandes medios, instrumentos de manipulación. cubadebate.cu Ellos, que tanto hablan de "lavado de cerebro", lo tallan y lo lavan de forma tal que privan al ser humano de su mayor tesoro: la capacidad de pensar.
(2023-05-03). V Seminario Teórico entre el PCC y el PCV: un mecanismo para debatir con sinceridad y apego sobre nuestros modelos de desarrollo. cubadebate.cu Estimado compañero Nguyen Xuan Thang, miembro del Buró Político, Presidente del Consejo Teórico Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y Director de la Academia Política Nacional Ho Chi Minh.
(2023-05-03). Texas massacre suspect arrested. america.cgtn.com 
A Texas man accused of killing five of his neighbors, including a child, has been caught, after four days on the run. Police say they found Francisco Oropesa hiding in a closet just miles from the site of the massacre. Police have also arrested …
(2023-05-03). 10 poemas para recordar al poeta argentino Juan Gelman. telesurtv.net La obra de Juan Gelman estuvo ligada a la tragedia que marcó su vida y le convirtió en un poeta volcado en una lucha contra el olvido hasta su muerte en México.
(2023-05-03). Un palestino muerto y cinco heridos por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net El Ejército israelí lanzó en la madrugada una nueva ronda de ataques aéreos, mientras las milicias palestinas continuaron disparando cohetes hasta el amanecer.
(2023-05-03). Rusia acusa a Ucrania de intentar matar al presidente Putin en un ataque con drones. telesurtv.net El incidente se produjo en medio de los preparativos para el tradicional desfile por el Día de la Victoria que se celebra en las afueras del Kremlim cada 9 de mayo.
(2023-05-03). Diez frases para recordar a Nicolás Maquiavelo. telesurtv.net Su obra El Príncipe se considera uno de los tratados políticos fundamentales de la historia universal.
(2023-05-03). Detienen a sospechoso de asesinar a cinco personas en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El alguacil del condado de San Jacinto, Greg Capers, indicó que el presunto autor del tiroteo se encontraba escondido dentro de un clóset.
(2023-05-03). Presidente de Siria recibe a su homólogo de Irán, Ebrahim Raisi. telesurtv.net Raisi y Al-Assad mantendrán conversaciones sobre política y economía, y después procederán a la firma de una serie de memorandos de entendimiento.
(2023-05-03). Viceministro Castillo: medidas fortalecen ingreso mínimo en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El viceministro destacó que las medidas anunciadas por el mandatario se suman a otros programas implementados en beneficio de la población.
(2023-05-03). Intensas lluvias provocan al menos 129 fallecidos en Ruanda. telesurtv.net Las víctimas podrían aumentar; pues el rescate continúa por vía área donde el acceso terrestre está cortado.
(2023-05-03). Nueve muertos y heridos deja un tiroteo en Belgrado, Serbia. telesurtv.net El ataque dejó a una maestra y a varios niños hospitalizados por heridas de bala…
(2023-05-03). Dejan al MLP fuera de los comicios generales en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El fallo de la Corte de Constitucionalidad deja fuera de la contienda electoral al Movimiento para la Liberación de los Pueblos.
(2023-05-03). Venezuela denuncia ante la ONU confiscación de Citgo. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro detalló que Citgo genera ganancias anuales de más de 1.000 millones de dólares y cuenta con más de 10.000 bombas de gasolina en EE.UU.
(2023-05-03). Junta militar de Myanmar indulta a más de 2.000 prisioneros. telesurtv.net La visita del ministro de Asuntos Exteriores chino, Qin Gang, a la nación asiática coincide con esta amnistía.
(2023-05-03). Brazil refuses to participate in the Ukraine war. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in More than a year into this terrible war, formally triggered by Russia invading Ukraine and sustained with active support from the Western consortium, the now distant attempts at negotiations aborted in Turkey would suggest that reopening a peace process…
(2023-05-03). Private Equity Is Out Of Control And Looting America. popularresistance.org One of my favorite NYC restaurants had become understaffed and dirty — a shadow of its former self. I learned an interesting fact: a couple of years ago, a private equity firm had bought the local chain. The same type of firm that had already ruined my beloved neighborhood grocer. The kind that was rapidly taking over vet clinics, dental offices, and gyms on every block — though you wouldn't know it unless you did some sleuthing. | Price hikes, deteriorating conditions, and poor service — along with a certain slickness of marketing — could be signs that ownership of a business you count on…
(2023-05-03). NHS Workers Undeterred By Government Attempts To Stop Strikes. popularresistance.org Rishi Sunak's government in the UK is on a mission to curb the wave of strikes by health workers which began at the end of 2022. In April, the majority of members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and Unite the Union rejected Health Secretary Steve Barclay's offer of a 5% salary increase and one-off payment, announcing they would continue striking for a better deal. | Instead of reopening negotiations, the government took the RCN to court over what health workers have called a "technical discrepancy" over the organization's strike mandate. The High Court ruled in favor of the government, shortening the strike…
(2023-05-03). Temple University Strike Offers Lessons For Academic Labor Organizers. popularresistance.org On Jan. 31 of this year, the Temple University Graduate Students' Association (TUGSA) launched the first strike in their 25-year history. The decision to strike came as a result of years of organizing that largely began in 2020, after Temple's decision to force in-person classes in the fall of 2020 led to a completely preventable COVID-19 outbreak. Striking for 42 days, graduate student-workers faced cuts to their health insurance, threats to lose tuition remissions, and more. Nevertheless, TUGSA persevered, winning a new contract that raised wages and eliminated Temple's wage-tier system for graduate student-wor…
(2023-05-03). Palestine Action Blockade UAV Tactical Systems; Day Two Of The Siege. popularresistance.org On Day Two of The Siege, four activists used lock-ons to block both roads which lead to the factory of Elbit subsidiary, UAV Tactical Systems. Completely cutting off access, the activists have put their bodies in the way and their liberties on the line, in determination that Elbit cannot be allowed to make their drone technologies in Leicester, not today nor any day to come. More developments are expected through the day, as scores continue to mobilise against UAV Tactical Systems in solidarity with the victims of Elbit weaponry in Palestine and elsewhere. | With the south-side entrance already occupied — t…
(2023-05-03). First Boat To Protest Nuclear Weapons Inspires A New Generation. popularresistance.org Fredy Champagne has been a peace activist ever since he returned from combat in Vietnam. He's been kicked out of college, where he was accused of starting a riot. He's opened health clinics in Vietnam. He's delivered school buses to Cuba. But in 2010, he received a call that opened his eyes to a story of resistance he had never heard before. | The call was from one of Champagne's fellow members of Veterans for Peace, or VFP, asking him to go check out a boat that had been hauled out of the water in Humboldt Bay, California — only an hour's drive north from his home in Garberville, where he was serving as th…
(2023-05-03). Protests Erupt Against US Military Exercises In The Philippines. popularresistance.org This past month, more than 3,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers participated in a three-week live-fire military exercise called Balikatan, which included a drill to blow up a mock Chinese warship in the South China Sea. | The exercises coincided with the U.S. Navy's sailing a guided-missile destroyer, the USS Milius, within 12 miles of Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands near the Philippines, over which China claims sovereignty. | The Biden administration's two-pronged show of force followed President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s decision to expand U.S. access to Filipino military bases—which are really U.S. bases…
(2023-05-03). Writers Guild Of America Calls Strike, Effective Tuesday, May 2. popularresistance.org Los Angeles — Following the unanimous recommendation of the WGA Negotiating Committee, the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Council of the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), acting upon the authority granted to them by their memberships, have voted unanimously to call a strike, effective 12: 01 AM, Tuesday, May 2. | The decision was made following six weeks of negotiations with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony under the umbrella of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA Negotiating C…
(2023-05-03). The Revelations Of 'Black Earth Wisdom'. popularresistance.org The book showcases the history of African-American farming, including struggles for land tenure in the face of land theft, and the distinctive wisdom of Black agricultural science, spiritual traditions, folk practices, art, and culture. The overarching point is that our spiritual lives and the fate of the earth are intertwined. Sections of the book deal with our "ecological crisis as a spiritual plight"; the relationship between Black people and open space; the importance of and tenure and agrarianism; the pain of environmental racism and capitalism's assault on our land and waters; and the role of artists, write…
(2023-05-03). Oil Company Gave $200k To Group Accusing Pipeline Opponents Of Taking Secret Money. popularresistance.org A First Nations advocacy group whose leader has accused pipeline protesters of being beholden to hidden financial interests has taken hundreds of thousands of dollars from one of Canada's top oil and gas producers, newly reviewed corporate documents reveal. | Stephen Buffalo, CEO of the Alberta-based Indian Resource Council, is one of the most outspoken Indigenous voices in favor of oil and gas expansion, testifying several times to Canada's federal government and appearing frequently in mainstream media outlets. | On multiple occasions he's used his platform to attack the credibility of First Nations people and…
(2023-05-03). Indian workers remain alive to the class struggle despite decades of neoliberal onslaught. peoplesdispatch.org A new dossier by the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research examines the impact of years of neoliberal policies on the Indian working class and the long struggle by workers across sectors to protect their basic rights…
(2023-05-03). First Republic Bank: The second largest crash in US history, another example of bailout. peoplesdispatch.org First Republic Bank, holding USD 233 billion in assets, collapsed and was sold to banking giant JP Morgan Chase. First Republic is the third bank to fail in the US since March, surpassing the spectacular failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10…
(2023-05-03). Israel agrees to ceasefire after bombing Gaza overnight, one Palestinian killed and five injured. peoplesdispatch.org 
Israel started bombing the besieged Palestinian territory after Hamas and Islamic Jihad launched rockets inside Israel following the death of Khader Adnan. Adnan, an administrative detainee, was on a hunger strike in prison for 87 days…
(2023-05-03). There is a palpable sense of anger among people of Balochistan, says fact finding report. peoplesdispatch.org 
The latest report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) notes that there is no respite in rights abuse which has led to palpable sense of anger among the people of Balochistan…
(2023-05-03). Right wing prepares 'debt ceiling' attack. Will Joe Biden capitulate? peoplesdispatch.org eaker of the House Kevin McCarthy laid out the major cuts to social programs that Republicans will be seeking in return for passing legislation that would raise the "debt ceiling." This is a manufactured crisis the question is whether President Joe Biden will blink…
(2023-05-03). Cartoon: The GOP's One Great Obsession. otherwords.org
(2023-05-03). Retire This Dehumanizing Language About Immigrants. otherwords.org Last year, my client Susan called me to discuss her immigration case. | During our conversation she referenced the news that immigrants were being bused from the southern border to cities in the North, often under false promises, In confusion and fear, Susan asked me: "Why do they hate us so much?" | While I couldn't answer Susan's question, her underlying concern highlights a startling escalati…
(2023-05-03). The Drug War's Dark Origins. otherwords.org Opponents of cannabis legalization frequently decry what they call a "rapid push" toward legalization in America. But to those of us who've spent decades fighting to end over a century of marijuana prohibition, these changes cannot come soon enough. | The initial push for cannabis criminalization, which began in earnest more than a century ago, had little to do with public health or safety. Instead, the move to criminally prosecute cannabis users was based primarily upon sensationalism and For instance, a July 6, 1927 story published…
(2023-05-03). The Artist Who Taught Me About Justice. otherwords.org Some know the late Harry Belafonte for his In activist circles, he's revered for supporting his good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the civil rights movement, funding voter registration drives in Mississippi, and financing the Freedom Riders and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), among…
(2023-05-03). 2.4 Million Participate in May Day Demonstrations Across France. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Al negarse a negociar el ascenso como potencia de China, Estados Unidos podría hacer inevitable el conflicto. globalizacion.ca
(2023-05-03). Tectonic Eruptions in Eurasia Erode America's Global Power. fpif.org
(2023-05-03). Dominican economy improved in March with 2,1% growth. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican economy showed a discreet improvement by growing 2,1% in March of this year, after expanding only 0,4% in January, the Central Bank informed.
(2023-05-03). Russia and Cuba strengthen ties in the academic and scientific sector. plenglish.com Moscow, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba continue to strengthen ties in the academic and scientific sectors, as a way to develop joint projects with an impact on the health of the population.
(2023-05-03). Cuba and Brazil to strengthen interparliamentary ties. plenglish.com Havana, May 3 (Prensa Latina) During a visit of a delegation of Brazilian legislators to the National Capitol on Wednesday, Cuba and Brazil ratified the willingness to expand and strengthen interparliamentary relations.
(2023-05-03). Cuban province works on improving hydraulic networks. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 3, (Prensa Latina) In line with the country's strategy to optimize hydraulic infrastructures, the Cuban province of Matanzas is planning to incorporate 35 new pumping units that will improve water supply services.
(2023-05-03). Cubanacan fosters tourism recovery in Cuba. plenglish.com Suarez reviewed the operations of the agency during the presentation days of the 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2023). | She explained that Cubanacan Hoteles has been in the tourism sector for more than 35 years, and among its novelties is the campaign called Hazlo Real, Hazlo àönico (Make it Real, Make it Unique). | It is a philosophy of work that shows the company as a facilitator of an experience integrated at its destinations, she noted. | The Group is also integrated by its agency, which goes beyond the framework of hotels and turns its activity into a gateway to allow travelers to un…
(2023-05-03). Gaviota Group fully operates in Cuban destinations. plenglish.com Havana, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The commercial vice-president of the Gaviota tourism group, Frank País Oltuski, said today that his company is operating at full capacity in all its Cuban destinations. Oltuski addressed the 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2023) with a summary message of his group's activity, which was exhibited in the halls of the San Carlos de La Cabaña Fortress, where the meeting is taking place from May 1 to 5.
(2023-05-03). Colombian Government and ELN Begin Third Round of Peace Talks in Havana. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the third round of dialogue between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) began in Cuba with the main objective of achieving a ceasefire. | The delegations from the Colombian government and the ELN arrived in Havana to commence the peace talks. The agenda is based on a bilateral ceasefire, humanitarian relief and the participation of civil society in the peace process. | "In this roundtable and in this moment, progress is being made in a process of dialogue between the current government and the ELN. This historical convergence is essential to agree on a bilateral ceasefire a…
(2023-05-03). Remembering The Civil Rights Movement As A Labor And Economic Movement. moguldom.com The civil rights movement was, of course, a push for equal human rights, but the scope was much more extensive. The push encompassed economic equality as well. It was, in true essence,a labor and economic movement. Just examine the context of the speeches by civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., and there is evidence …
(2023-05-03). NCAA Athletes Are Now Making Millions: Meet The Man Who Paved Way With A Fight In Court. moguldom.com Today's many college athletes are raking in millions due to NIL (names, images, and likenesses) contracts, and they have former college basketball player turned pro Ed O'Bannon to thank. O'Bannon is a former National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player. Before that, he was a star college athlete, having been a power forward for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) …
(2023-05-03). Put A Down Payment On It: California Reparations Task Force Recommends Down Payments. moguldom.com The California Reparations Task Force is nearing the end. On July 1, the task force was created by state legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2020. It will finish its study into if and what kind of reparations are to be given to Black California residents. The task has already decided several things, such …
(2023-05-03). BREAKING: Game-Changing Attempt On Russian President Putin In Kremlin. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On the night of May 3, the Kiev regime attempted to strike at the Kremlin. Explosions were reported in Moscow after two drones targeted the Kremlin residence of the President of Russia. | The Kremlin's press service reported that Moscow assesses the attack as "a planned terrorist action and an attempt on the President of the Russian Federation.""The Russian side has the right to take retaliatory measures where and when it sees necessary," the Kre…
(2023-05-03). Iran Sizes Second Oil Tanker In Week, U.S. Navy Says. southfront.org 
A screenshot of a video showing fast-attack craft from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy swarming Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, May 3, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Navy) | Iran seized a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on May 3, the second-such capture by Tehran in a week, the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said. | The Bahrain-based command identified the vessel as the Niovi. It said Islamic Revolutio…
(2023-05-03). Iranian President Arrives In Syria For First Visit Since War Began. southfront.org 
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On April 3, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on an official visit and met with President Bashar al-Assad. | The visit is the first by an Iranian head of state since war broke out in Syria more than a decade ago. The last Iranian president to visit Syria was President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2010. | Thanks to the political, economic and militar…
(2023-05-03). Palestinian Factions Fire Over 100 Projectiles From Gaza In New Round Of Escalation (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Palestinian factions fired at least 104 projectiles from the Gaza Strip between May 2 and 3, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) after a new round of escalation. | Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the IDF, told reporters the projectiles included rockets and mortars as well as shoulder-launched missiles which were launched at Israeli warplanes over Gaza. | The Iron Dome air defense system intercepted 24 of the projectiles, marking a 90% interception rate of rockets heading for populated area…
(2023-05-03). Turkish Foreign Minister Says He Could Meet With His Syrian Counterpart In Moscow Next Week. southfront.org 
(2023-05-03). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Doctors Without Borders Asks Israel to Stop Forceful Displacement of Palestinians From Masafer Yatta Why 340,000 UPS Workers Are Preparing to Strike in the U.S. Colombian Government and ELN to Hold Third Round of Peace Talks in Cuba As UN 'Reviews' Its Presence in Afghanistan, Its People Continue to Suffer …
(2023-05-03). China FM meets junta chief in Myanmar, vows support. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Hot weather in Malaysia: No school closures thus far though outdoor activities suspended. channelnewsasia.com Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying says that state education departments will monitor and close schools should the temperature exceed 37 degrees Celsius over three consecutive days.
(2023-05-03). 'Modest' athletic clothing allowed as Malaysian schools try to beat the heat. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Suspected Thai cyanide serial killer charged with 14 counts of murder. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). 'Glimmer of hope' for Sri Lanka amid 'encouraging factors', says foreign minister. channelnewsasia.com Tourism is "central" to Sri Lanka's recovery, said Mr Ali Sabry, calling it "one of the lowest hanging fruits".
(2023-05-03). Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). AMD shares sink on forecast miss with chip market weak. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). China tourism rebounds to pre-COVID levels during May Day holiday. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Dished up by 3D printers, a new kind of fish to fry. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Estee Lauder sinks after dour 2023 view on slow Asia travel retail. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Freeport Indonesia must divest additional 10% stake to govt – minister. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Freshworks tops revenue estimates as lower-priced offerings boost demand. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Global rate hike push slows to a trickle in April ahead of busy May. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Growth in Middle East, Central Asia to slow amid global challenges – IMF. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Indonesia cuts tax breaks to discourage low quality nickel investment-minister. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Japanese chipmaker Rapidus considers listing for capex needs -Kyodo. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Livent boosts forecast on bullish outlook for lithium prices, demand. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Malaysia says will move to dual network model for 5G after 80% coverage. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Marketmind: Crisis over? Don't bank on it. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Match Group sees signs of Tinder growing. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Porsche sees 25% operating profit jump in Q1 on record deliveries. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). South Korea fin min seeking to get domestic bonds into WGBI this year. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Sri Lanka apparel exports to drop by $1 billion in 2023-trade body. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Starbucks sales, profits top estimates on China recovery. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Thailand in talks with CATL, others on potential battery plants, govt official says. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Thomson Reuters profit tops estimates as it plans AI push. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). TikTok says head of US trust and safety will leave the company. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). TSMC, partners plan to invest up to $11 billion in German fabrication plant -Bloomberg News. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Vietnam's central bank plans to restructure four weak commercial banks – media. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Commentary: Making eldercare leave mandatory will be helpful, but it's just the tip of the iceberg in helping caregivers. channelnewsasia.com Amid an ageing society, will having more parental care or eldercare leave help? Community aged-care physician Dr Ng Wai Chong weighs in.
(2023-05-03). MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo's death: What will happen to latest season of the show? channelnewsasia.com The 15th season of the cooking competition was originally scheduled to air on Monday night (May 1) but was pulled following news of the death.
(2023-05-03). Stirring things up: The Singapore Cocktail Festival returns. channelnewsasia.com The festival looks set to make a big post-pandemic comeback. We highlight some of the events you should check out.
(2023-05-03). Asians with excess visceral fat tend to have poorer memory, learning ability: NTU study. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 2 to fully reopen in October, ahead of schedule. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). 'Extremely rare' landspout caused flying debris in Changi, says Met Service. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Singapore youth who planned to attack Jews released from ISA detention, placed on restriction order. channelnewsasia.com Amirull Ali made "good progress" in his rehabilitation, says the Internal Security Department.
(2023-05-03). 'Close to 90%' of Singaporeans involved in terrorism-related activities successfully reintegrated into society after rehab: PM Lee. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Singapore Tourism Board to get new chief executive. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Alba strikes late to give Barcelona narrow win over 10-man Osasuna. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Alcaraz says Nadal still the man to beat at Roland Garros. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Arsenal return to top of the league with 3-1 win over sorry Chelsea. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Button expects to see Hamilton fighting on in 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Delhi's Ishant rolls back the years in Gujarat upset. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). FIFA responsible for undervaluing Women's World Cup, says Dodd. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Holders Leipzig thrash Freiburg 5-1 to reach German Cup final. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Kolisi's World Cup in the balance after SA Rugby confirm surgery. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Liverpool's Thiago to miss rest of season due to hip operation. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). No substitute for experience as Sabalenka rallies past Sherif. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Openda keeps Lens on track for Champions League qualification. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Struggling Leeds appoint Allardyce after axing Gracia. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Nine dead in Belgrade elementary school shooting. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Bolsonaro's home raided in Brazil vaccine records probe. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). France, Japan sign nuclear partnership deal. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). NATO to open Japan office to enable Indo-Pacific consultation: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Trump groped me on flight, woman tells US civil trial. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). UN rings the alarm on diminishing global press freedoms. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Superlawyer Robert Barnes — The Real History of Robert Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). MAGA FBI Ex-Supervisor Who Told January 6 Mob To Kill Capitol Police Is Arrested. moguldom.com A former special agent supervisor for the FBI, the top U.S. security service and No. 1 federal law enforcement agency, has been arrested in connection with the January 6 riot, where he allegedly encouraged other rioters to kill officers protecting the Capitol that day. Jared Wise was with the FBI as a special agent and …
(2023-05-03). Russia: 2 Drones Attempted To Take Putin Out In Moscow, Deemed Terrorist Attack. moguldom.com Russia said it thwarted two drones in an attack to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's Kremlin Tuesday night, blaming Ukraine without evidence and threatening retaliation for what some on social media described as a false flag operation lacking in credibility. Ukrainian presidential spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov dismissed the attack allegations, saying, "We have no information …
(2023-05-03). Active Shooter On The Loose In Midtown Atlanta, At Least 1 Dead. moguldom.com Atlanta police have identified a suspect who they said was still at large as of 2: 46 p.m. after one person was shot dead and four were injured, three critically, on Wednesday afternoon in an Atlanta hospital. The Atlanta Police Department asked area residents to stay inside, saying it was investigating "an active-shooter situation" in the area of …
(2023-05-03). Blinken Says Ukraine's Army in Better Shape Than Discord Leaks Show. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Ukraine's military is capable of launching a counteroffensive and regaining territory from Russia despite what Pentagon documents leaked on Discord have revealed. One of the leaked documents allegedly released by Jack Teixeira was an intelligence assessment that said Ukraine would fall "well short" of its goals to …
(2023-05-03). Iranian Forces Seize Second Oil Tanker Within a Week. news.antiwar.com Iranian forces seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, marking the second such incident within a week. According to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, the ship, the Niovi, was seized after leaving Dubai and heading towards Fujairah, another UAE port. Iranian media said Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy (IRGCN) seized …
(2023-05-03). On World Press Freedom Day, State Department Refuses to Acknowledge Julian Assange Is a Journalist. news.antiwar.com
(2023-05-03). Russia Says Ukraine Tried to Kill Putin in Drone Attack. news.antiwar.com The Russian government said Wednesday that Ukraine tried to kill President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack that targeted the Kremlin and that Russia has the right to respond "whenever and wherever it sees fit." According to the Russian news agency TASS, the Kremlin was targeted early Wednesday morning by two drones that were taken …
(2023-05-03). US Announces $300 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine using the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows President Biden to ship weapons to the country directly from Pentagon stockpiles. For the first time, the package included Hydra-70 rockets, an unguided munition typically fired from aircraft as an air-to-ground missile. The US …
(2023-05-03). US Arms Makers Vow Closer Cooperation With Taiwan. news.antiwar.com A group of US weapons makers attended the Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum in Taipei on Wednesday and pledged to increase cooperation with Taiwan. The event marks the first time since 2019 that the US arms industry sent a delegation to Taiwan and comes at a time of soaring tensions between the US and China over …
(2023-05-03). US Launches Drone Strike in Northwest Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said Wednesday that it launched an airstrike in northwest Syria that killed an al-Qaeda leader but did not name the target or release other details of the strike. "At 11: 42 a.m. local time on May 3rd, US Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike in Northwest Syria targeting a senior Al Qaeda …
(2023-05-03). Rerunning Biden's Blunderland, "I'm Running for Reelection" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). How Pfizer Bribes Led to Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Tucker Carlson: The most Popular News Anchor in American History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Defending a "Scenario of a Mock Invasion of Taiwan" Signals Shift for Army Special Operations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Hypocritical outrage: What's wrong with burning flag of an Apartheid State? mronline.org 
On Wednesday a Montréal teenager filmed himself taking five Israeli flags attached to the outside fence of Hebrew Foundation School in the borough of Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO). With Arabic music playing in the background, he subsequently burned them.
(2023-05-03). #LetHerSpeak: Rep. Zooey Zephyr and supporters defy anti-trans bigots. mronline.org On April 26, the far-right-dominated Montana state legislature in Helena censured the state's first elected trans representative, Zooey Zephyr, after silencing her for several days and threatening her with expulsion.
(2023-05-03). A Texas Prison Guard Placed a Woman in Isolation for Talking About Abortion. scheerpost.com 
Legal experts told The Nation it's not illegal. But that didn't stop one guard from moving a woman to extreme isolation after sharing sexual health information.
(2023-05-03). Now Reintroduced, The Kids Online Safety Act is Still A Huge Danger to Our Rights Online. scheerpost.com 
KOSA's burdens will affect adults, too, who will likely face hurdles to accessing legal content online as a result of the bill.
(2023-05-03). Private Equity is Out of Control and Looting America. This Prosecutor Says We Can Fix It. scheerpost.com 
In his new book, "Plunder: Private Equity's Plan To Pillage America," Brendan Ballou, a federal prosecutor who served as Special Counsel for Private Equity in the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, outlines the dangers of a trillion-dollar industry that hardly anyone understands. He explains how Americans can fight their harmful practices.
(2023-05-03). US House Members Unveil Stock Trading Ban. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-03). Who Is Fighting Whom in Sudan? scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-03). Editorial: Smash anti-trans bigotry! workers.org 
Enough is enough. And we mean enough! Rep. Zooey Zephyr speaks after banning by the Montana House of Representatives April 26, 2023. Transgender youth are under siege. Legislators in all but four states have introduced at least 469 bigoted bills, many of which have passed. (aclu.org) Some bills deny trans . . . |
(2023-05-03). Inauguration of International Congress of Cultural Heritage in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The first International Congress of Cultural Heritage was inaugurated today at the National Museum of Fine Arts in this capital with the presence of more than 30 ministers of Culture from the group of 77 and China.
(2023-05-03). The Pending WW III Resolution in Congress to Defend Ukraine Against Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Tentación liberal y retroceso prematuro: los dilemas de Lula. globalizacion.ca
(2023-05-03). The Kremlin under Drone Attack, Failed Attempt to Assassinate President Putin? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Maduro recalls people's victory over a mercenary invasion. plenglish.com Caracas, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro recalled on Wednesday the people's victory three years ago over the attempted mercenary invasion organized by the United States, known as Operation Gadeón.
(2023-05-03). Algeria-Russia: A Long-Standing Friendship to Be Cemented. libya360.wordpress.com Akram Kharief A real strategic agreement between Algiers and Moscow could have an impact on the GDP of both countries, and reinforce Russia's influence in the Western Mediterranean, in the Arab World and in Africa. It will confirm in a concrete way the friendship and common vision, which the two countries and two peoples have…
(2023-05-03). Kiev's Terrorist Attack on Kremlin Sets Dangerous Global Precedent. libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova Two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) approached Moscow's Kremlin, the official residence of the Russian president, and were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment on May 3. The Russian leadership denounced the incident as a "terrorist act" and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin. "This story is related to…
(2023-05-03). US Sells Taiwan 400 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles as US-Chinese Tensions Rise. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic As the US continues its proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, it also continues preparations for a similar conflict with China using the island province of Taiwan as its proxy of choice in Asia. Toward this end, the US continues flooding the island province with billions of dollars worth of weapons. One of…
(2023-05-03). Peace activists respond to South Korean statements about developing its own nuclear weapons. iacenter.org
(2023-05-03). Cubana de Aviacion connects Argentina and Cuba again. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 3 (Prensa Latina) With the departure of flight CU361 from the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Cubana de Aviación resumed its operations between Argentina and Cuba today.
(2023-05-03). Sudan/Popular movement responds to generals' war. workers.org 
April 30 ‚àí Reports from Sudan's largest seaport, Port Sudan, located on the Red Sea, describe a chaotic scene of thousands of migrant workers and their families attempting to leave the country in order to escape a conflict between two military factions fighting for control of the government. Sudan borders . . . |
(2023-05-03). U.S. and Ukraine: Sending Arms or Twisting Arms? fpif.org The Biden administration has tried to strike a balance between helping Ukraine expel Russian invaders and avoiding a potentially catastrophic showdown with the Kremlin. That balance will become increasingly difficult to maintain in 2023.
(2023-05-03). From yellow journalism to China bashing, the media's enduring role in promoting war. mronline.org 
In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They called on 'the hundreds of poets, novelists, dramatists, critics, short story writers and journalists' to discuss the 'rapid crumbling of capitalism' and the beckoning of another war.
(2023-05-03). Knee Deep in the Big Muddy but the Roberts Court says it'll push on. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—When U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts refused to testify to senators about the Supreme Court's ethics he justified it by citing the "separation of powers." But there was one other reason, investigations show, that may have made Roberts reluctant: His spouse, Jane Sullivan Roberts, works for an attorney search firm, Macrae Inc. And on past …
(2023-05-03). Russian Strikes Across Frontlines Destroy Hundreds of Tons of Ukrainian Munitions: Attrition Limiting Ukraine's Ability to Sustain War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Video: Green Left Party campaigns for real democratic change in Turkish general election. greenleft.org.au Peter Boyle spoke to Kenan Bircan, the Sydney representative of the Green Left Party (Yeşil Sol Parti) in Turkey about its campaign for the May 14 general election.
(2023-05-03). Depleted Uranium: Courts Accept Cancer Risk Denied by Army. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Threats to the hegemony of the dollar. mronline.org 
JANET Yellen, the U.S. treasury secretary, has finally acknowledged what has been obvious to most people for quite some time, namely that the imposition of sanctions against countries that the U.S. is hostile to, runs the risk of jeopardizing the hegemony of the dollar as the world's reserve currency.
(2023-05-03). "US Foreign Policy Has Collapsed." RFK Jr. Pledges to Close 800 US Bases and Bring American Troops Home. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). The attack on freedom of speech and freedom of thought to forcibly shape society continues. expose-news.com Last week, Ireland made it a crime to possess "hateful" content — legislation was passed that is intended to control people's thoughts and words. The week before, nine teachers in Belgium were …
(2023-05-03). Globalist scientists whose job is to control the "narrative" are named. expose-news.com The covid narrative architects have surprisingly few "experts" on their team to push their "narrative." That's why they have to recycle them and use them over and over, writes Dr. Meryl Nass. …
(2023-05-03). Before mRNA covid "vaccines" were given to the public there was NO scientific proof they were safe, a new study finds. expose-news.com The World Council for Health ("WCH") Health and Science Committee recently published a paper on the potential harms of the mRNA platform used in covid "vaccines." The authors of the paper found …
(2023-05-03). Korean people deserve peace, autonomy, and self-determination! workers.org 
Richie Merino of the International Action Center gave the following speech on April 29 during the "Rally for One Korea" in Manhattan. Rally participants formed a human chain connecting the United Nations Mission offices of South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It was the second annual "Human . . . |
(2023-05-03). In Canada We Must Say: Give Peace a Chance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Biden's Bad Swing-State Decisions Will Haunt Him In 2024. progressivehub.net RYAN BLACK…
(2023-05-03). Mexico: AMLO Receives Julian Assange's Father and Brother, 97 Legislators Ask Biden to End Persecution Against Wikileaks Founder. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 29, 2023 (
(2023-05-03). Can Auto Industry Execs Give Us a Climate-Safe Planet? inequality.org
(2023-05-03). Democrats Recklessly Assume Centrism Will Help Biden Win Again. progressivehub.net DAVID SIROTA | THE GUARDIAN…
(2023-05-03). Fear Mongering About China Has Gone Bipartisan On The Hill. progressivehub.net BLAISE MALLEY | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2023-05-03). A Worldwide Anti-Imperialist Left: Why it is Needed, and What it Must Do (Paper). orinocotribune.com By Alan Freeman and Radhika Desai — May 1, 2023 | Capital organises globally yet workers do not. As the US-led NATO powers escalate the Ukraine conflict into a new world war, this imbalance is becoming intolerable. | This paper presents the case for a worldwide anti-imperialist Left, representing ordinary people committed to a just and peaceful multipolar world order. This will serve both the national interest of every country, and the general interest of humanity. | We base our case on an…
(2023-05-03). Obama's Broken Promises in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). El gas licuado de petróleo llegará a todos los clientes en el menor tiempo posible. cubadebate.cu Ya se distribuyen los cilindros de GLP en toda la Isla, con el arribo este domingo, al muelle de la refinería àëico López, de la capital, de un buque con dicho combustible. "Ya tengo gas, puedo cocinar", esas fueron las primeras palabras de Paula Pita Flores, residente de la Zona 11 de Alamar, La Habana del Este, tras la llegada del gas licuado.
(2023-05-03). "Se busca": Relatos sobre el hurto y sacrificio del ganado en Cuba (II). cubadebate.cu No hay reunión con campesinos donde no salga el dichoso tema del hurto y sacrificio, comenta a Cubadebate el director de ganadería del Ministerio de la Agricultura. El hurto y sacrificio de ganado en Cuba es una actividad ilegal que afecta gravemente a la economía nacional y al bienestar de los productores y consumidores. Es un delito que debe ser denunciado y sancionado con severidad, pues atenta contra la seguridad alimentaria y la soberanía del país.
(2023-05-03). Arrancó la edición 56 del Capablanca de ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Una sencilla ceremonia inaugural, a la que no le faltaron retoques de emoción, dejó inaugurado este martes el 56 Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memóriam 2023, en el céntrico Hotel Habana Libre.La cifra récord de representados fue confirmada por el presidente de la Federación Cubana de Ajedrez, Carlos Rivero, durante la gala que contó con la presencia del Héroe de la República de Cuba, Antonio Guerrero, y el titular del Inder, Osvaldo Vento Montiller.
(2023-05-03). Serie Nacional de Béisbol: El trio de vanguardia perdió el doble juego. cubadebate.cu En una fecha de doble cartelera, con par de derrotas de los vanguardistas Santiago de Cuba, Pinar del Río y Artemisa, los Tigres avileños supieron amarrar sus dos partidos contra Isla de la Juventud y se catapultaron hasta la tercera plaza de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2023-05-03). Cuba y Vietnam debaten sobre modelos de desarrollo en V Seminario Teórico-Práctico. cubadebate.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), destacó hoy en Vietnam el valor de intercambiar experiencias y debatir con sinceridad sobre los modelos de desarrollo de ambas naciones.
(2023-05-03). Holguín se convierte en la capital del arte joven con las Romerías de Mayo. cubadebate.cu Esta mañana comenzó en Holguín la edición número 30 de las Romerías de Mayo, con su histórico desfile inaugural desde el Estadio Mayor General Calixto García hasta el Museo Provincial La Periquera.
(2023-05-03). Muere Tori Bowie, la reina de la velocidad olímpica en Río 2016. cubadebate.cu La estadounidense Tori Bowie, triple medallista olímpica en Río 2016, ha fallecido a los 32 años, según ha informado su agencia de representación. La norteamericana logró la plata en los 100 metros, el bronce en los 200 y el oro en el relevo 4×100 en la cita brasileña. También fue doble campeona mundial en Londres 2017 en 100 y 4×100.
(2023-05-03). Jorge Rodríguez: Workers' Income Will No Longer Deteriorate. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, said that "the National Government responsibly established the indexation of workers' income so that now the income does not deteriorate." He made this statement during the parliamentary session on Wednesday, referring to the presidential announcement made on Monday regarding the adjustment of the warfare and food bonuses distributed to Venezuelan workers and increased to the equivalent of $70. | Rodríguez explained that the main factor causing the deterioration of workers' income is inflation, "let's wait for next month when you receive your indexe…
(2023-05-03). Hold the Line: A Feature Interview with Canada Truckers Leader Tamara Lich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). 328 Killed in Bangladesh Road Crashes During Eid Festival Rush. telesurenglish.net According to a report published on Tuesday, the Muslim Eid al-Fitr festival rush in Bangladesh between April 15 and April 29 resulted in a considerable number of road accidents. In total, 304 accidents occurred, with 328 individuals losing their lives and 565 others sustaining injuries. | Related: | As per the report presented by the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, an association dedicated to the welfare of passengers, the majority of the mishaps were attribute…
(2023-05-03). 36 Australians Evacuated From Sudan in Rescue Mission. telesurenglish.net Under the auspices of the Air Force, a mission was effectively carried out to provide safe evacuation for 36 Australian nationals and their respective families from the conflict-ravaged area of Sudan. | Related: | On Wednesday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, officially verified that the group was transported from Sudan to Cyprus in an aircraft belonging to the Australian Defense Force (ADF), during the early hours of the morning.
(2023-05-03). 4 Dead, 10 Injured as Van Turns Turtle in East Afghanistan. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, it was reported that a road accident had occurred in the eastern province of Paktia, Afghanistan, resulting in the death of no less than four commuters, with an additional ten individuals having sustained injuries. | Related: | On Tuesday evening, an incident occurred in Halim Kala region, situated outside the provincial capital of Gardez City. According to statements given by Monib Zadran, a spokesman f…
(2023-05-03). Brazilian Landless Workers Occupy Farms in Rio Grande and Bahia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Brazil's Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST) occupied the Companhia de Ferro das Ligas da Bahia (FERBASA), a mining company located in the city of Maracas. | RELATED: | The occupation of this company's offices took place days after hundreds of rural families were evicted from a FERBASA property in the municipality of Planaltino on April 27. | At the end of March, landless rural workers camped in that…
(2023-05-03). Death Toll Climbs to 550 as Armed Conflict Continues in Sudan. telesurenglish.net As the conflict continued between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan's Health Ministry on Tuesday announced that the death toll has climbed to 550. It also registered 4,926 injured people in hospitals. | RELATED: | Despite the sixth 72-hour truce, intermittent clashes continued between the SAF and the RSF in various areas in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum and Omdurman. | The SAF…
(2023-05-03). Guinea Contract Teachers in the Streets, Threaten More Strikes. telesurenglish.net The contract teachers in Guinea have resorted to public protests and are contemplating additional industrial actions due to their escalating grievances concerning payment arrears and lack of integration within the nation's public education system. | Related: | According to the French news outlet RFI, demonstrators engaged in protests between April 24th and 30th in various regions of the West African state. | Accordin…
(2023-05-03). Hamas Calls on Mediators to Stop Israeli Air Strikes on Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Ismail Haniyeh, the politburo chief of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), called on Arab and international mediators to stop the ongoing Israeli aerial strikes on the Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | He held phone talks with Egyptian and Qatari officials, urging them "to stop the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip". | The official also spoke with Tor Wennesland, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Mid…
(2023-05-03). Heavy Rains Kill at Least 109 People in Rwanda. telesurenglish.net Between Tuesday and Wednesday, heavy rains and flooding that hit Rwanda's western and northern provinces have killed at least 109 people. | RELATED: | Western Province governor Francois Habitegeko told Rwanda Television that at least 95 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rains in his province. | Northern Province governor Dancille Nyirarugero also confirmed to the television that at least 14 people were kil…
(2023-05-03). Iranian President Arrives in Syria on Landmark Visit. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Syria with top ministers, marking the first visit by an Iranian president since the beginning of the Syrian war in 2011. | RELATED: | During the two-day visit, the Iranian president will hold extensive political and economic talks with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, followed by the signing of a number of agreements. | The ministerial delegation accompanying Raisi includes Foreign Minister Hossein Am…
(2023-05-03). Israeli Soldiers Demolish Two Palestinian Homes in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Israeli occupation forces demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of carrying out attacks and killing Israelis. | RELATED: | Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Hares, west of the West Bank city of Salfit, and surrounded the house of Muhammad Souf, who was shot dead after killing three Israelis in a stabbing attack on Nov. 15, 2022. | The Israeli forces removed the residents from the ho…
(2023-05-03). Meeting for Greater Women Representation in Libyan Parliament. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said that a group of Libyan female legislators and governmental personnel recently convened with the objective of promoting enhanced female representation within the nation's forthcoming parliament. | Related: | On Sunday, the meeting was convened under the auspices of UNSMIL, as per a statement issued by the organization, which was attended by 20 female members of the Libyan High Council of State a…
(2023-05-03). Police Search Jair Bolsonaro's Condo in Brasilia. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Brazilian Federal Police searched the residence of former President Jair Bolsonaro as part of an investigation into the falsification of COVID-19 vaccination certificates. | RELATED: | Preliminary investigations showed that this right-win politician, as well as some members of his family and his advisers, manipulated COVID-19 certificates to obtain U.S. visas. | Through a criminal organization…
(2023-05-03). Ukraine Tried to Attack the Kremlin With Drones. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Wednesday, Ukraine attempted to attack the Kremlin with drones. This action is considered by the Russian authorities as an assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin. | RELATED: | "Tonight the Kiev regime tried to hit the residence of the President of the Russian Federation with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS)," the Kremlin said in a statement. | "Two UAVs were aimed at the Kremlin. As a result of tim…
(2023-05-03). US Debt Ceiling Crisis Threatens Global Financial Stability. telesurenglish.net The entrenched U.S. debt problem has once again drawn global attention, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently warned that the U.S. government could default as soon as June 1 if the debt ceiling isn't addressed. | RELATED: | Without timely action by the Congress — currently at an impasse amid partisan fight, the U.S. government would be unable to pay its bills, which would potentially cripple the U.S.
(2023-05-03). Former Iraqi PM Named as Suspect in Soleimani Assassination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Book: Capitalism and Immigration. thecommunists.org Download a digital copy of this pamphlet. Buy a copy from our shop. Watch our recent presentation on the latest imigration legislation here. ***** Some two hundred and fity million people, representing more than three percent of the global population, presently work outside their home countries. Spurred on by economic crisis and war, the latest …
(2023-05-03). Ugly Truth Behind Canada's Cheery Claims of Climate Progress. thetyee.ca Climate Minister Steven Guilbeault's 'good news' emissions update revealed a massive failure.
(2023-05-03). A VIEW FROM THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS. sonar21.com 
America's neocon citizens with Ukrainian roots are currently trying to push Ukraine into a Spring offensive everyone knows will be a massacre just to cover their own asses, so they…
(2023-05-03). The Syria policy of the 'Table of Six' is following the US plan. uwidata.com According to the statements of its leaders, the oppositional alliance, the 'Table of Six', proposes the following policy regarding Syria: The Turkish Army will withdraw from Syrian territory. Türkiye will reach an agreement with the Syrian government. Syrians in Türkiye will be sent back to Syria. Ambassadors will be appointed reciprocally. It is innocence at …
(2023-05-03). Another monument to terrorists will lead to big problems for Armenia. uwidata.com United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek gave an interview to the Azerbaijani site Day.Az about the inauguration of the "Nemesis Monument" in Armenia, which glorifies the bloody terrorist attacks that murdered 31 Turkish diplomats. We present the interview, published in Russian, to our readers translated into English. ———————————————— The Nemesis Monument is a disgrace. Not …
(2023-05-03). Pro-war Propagandists Try to Shut Down All Dissent. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). May Day Riots Against Pension Reform in Paris. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-02). Guilty Verdict in Saint Paul Murder Trial of White Vigilante Not Enough, Says Victim's Family. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-02). Venezuelan Gov't Offers Bonus Adjustments, No Wage Increase in May Day Announcements. venezuelanalysis.com A trade union representative pointed out that the latest policies hurt a number of worker benefits and that businesses are the "major winners."
(2023-05-02). The Sneaky Way the Police Could Abuse Their Power to Restrict Free Speech. aclu.org In 2019, police in Castle Hills, Texas arrested Sylvia Gonzalez, a 72-year-old first-time city council member, because they didn't like that she was advocating for the removal of the city manager, a police ally. Since police can't constitutionally arrest someone simply because they find what they're saying offensive, Castle Hills officers used a section of the Texas Penal Code related to the handling of government documents to arrest Gonzalez. Her purported crime was accidentally placing a citizen petition she had introduced at her first city council meeting into her personal binder. | Gonzalez sued, alleging…
(2023-05-02). 911: Reimagining a System that Defaults to Dispatching Police. aclu.org Every person deserves equal, effective treatment and safety, especially when in crisis. In such a vulnerable circumstance, people need professionals trained to provide support and care. | But too often, when a person is experiencing a mental health crisis, 911 dispatchers send armed police officers as a default response. We don't send armed police when someone is experiencing a heart attack, but we do when a person is experiencing suicidal ideation. That doesn't make sense. | Professor
(2023-05-02). State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights. aclu.org 
Recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court are, to use a complex legal term, not great. In many areas, from abortion to voting rights to tribal sovereignty, the current court has curtailed civil rights and individual freedom, even at the expense of longstanding precedent. In other areas, such as policing and qualified immunity, the court has shown that it can move very slowly, or not at all, when it is apparently unbothered by harsh and legally indefensible precedent. | This erosion of our most cherished rights is disturbing, but we are not without hope. The ACLU has long worked in both federal and state cou…
(2023-05-02). Global Health students combine with London community groups to dynamic effect. imperial.ac.uk Students from Imperial's BSc in Global Health presented their community placement experiences at a lively event at Imperial's Invention Rooms.
(2023-05-02). Signs that a rocky exoplanet could have an atmosphere detected by JWST. imperial.ac.uk Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope say new data potentially shows water vapour around a rocky exoplanet — a first if confirmed.
(2023-05-02). A Call for Peace, Reason, Equality and Development. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Russia-China Response to the NATOization of the Indo-Pacific. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-02). Syria: a new reality in the region. journal-neo.org 
According to numerous reports in the Israeli media, the resumption of ties and normal relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria has caused a state of discontent, severe anxiety and even dismay among the Israeli leadership. These troubles, as noted by the Israeli newspaper World Israel News, have added to the problems that have suddenly presented […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-02). Will the Lee Jae-myung case be followed by a Song Young-gil case? journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-02). Julian Assange: Public Pressure Is Working but Media Must Stop Being Prostitutes and Demand Freedom. strategic-culture.org Distinguished independent journalists Dave Lindorff and Ron Ridenour gave their takes in this interview with Finian Cunningham. | The Australian government is finally responding to growing public protests to get Julian Assange freed from his British torture dungeon. | Distinguished independent journalists Dave Lindorff and Ron Ridenour gave their takes in this interview with Finian Cunningham. | As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the most appropriate result would be the immediate release of Julian Assange. It is a travesty to 'celebrate' this day while he is incarcerated. | Australian-born As…
(2023-05-02). Colombia's government and ELN rebels begin ceasefire talks. colombiareports.com Representatives of Colombia's government and guerrilla group ELN met in Cuba to negotiate a ceasefire ahead of a possible end to decades of armed conflict. The peace talks in the…
(2023-05-02). El dólar en el nuevo orden multipolar. globalizacion.ca °La multipolaridad es el proyecto —humano y social— y la esperanza de los pueblos y de los trabajadores del mundo para construir y afianzar un nuevo orden internacional del siglo XXI! | Hablar del dólar es hablar de la hegemonía-supremacía de…
(2023-05-02). First Republic Bank, the Latest Victim in US Banking Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Ukrainian banker offers cash for drone terror in Russia. thegrayzone.com Days before a failed drone assassination targeting Putin, Ukrainian banking baron Volodymyr Yatsenko offered a $500,000 bounty to any weapons maker able to land a drone in Red Square during Moscow's upcoming Victory Day parade. On April 23, a Ukrainian drone laden with 30 Canadian-made C4 explosive blocks crashed near Rudnevo Industrial Park in Moscow. Ukraine-based operators deployed the 37 LB arsenal in a failed bid to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was scheduled to visit Rudnevo that day. …
(2023-05-02). Police Attacked Kids With Dogs, Water Cannons in Birmingham 60 Years Ago Today. truthout.org Sixty years ago today is known as "D-Day" in Birmingham, Alabama, when thousands of children began a 10-week-long series of protests against segregation that became known as the Children's Crusade. Hundreds were arrested. The next day, "Double D-Day," the local head of the police, Bull Connor, ordered his white police force to begin using high-pressure fire hoses and dogs to attack the children. |
(2023-05-02). 50 Cent Buys 1 Million Square-Foot Warehouse, Will Turn Into Production Studio. moguldom.com On the heels of his new exclusive deal with Fox television network following a troubling run with Starz cable network, hip-hop mogul 50 Cent went to social media to announce that he had purchased a 985,000-square-foot studio space for his film and television production company, G-Unit Film & Television. 50 Cent, who was born Curtis …
(2023-05-02). Urban One Cashes Out Equity Stake In MGM National Harbor For $145 Million. moguldom.com Media conglomerate Urban One has completed the sale of its minority stake in Maryland-based MGM National Harbor resort and casino. Urban One, the country's largest Black-owned broadcasting company, has cashed out of its investment in MGM National Harbor. The family-owned media company, led by Alfred Liggins, received about $136.8 million after issuing a "put notice" …
(2023-05-02). Mark Jackson Was The Chief Architect Of The Golden State Warriors: 5 Things To Never Forget. moguldom.com Mark Jackson knows more than a thing or two about basketball. After all, he was a star college player for St. John's University in New York City before going pro for the National Basketball Association (NBA). From 1987 to 2004, he played for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto …
(2023-05-02). Commander Of Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces Presumably Killed On The Way To Bakhmut — Yevgeny Prigozhin. southfront.org 
On May 2, 2023, the head of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the commander of the Territorial Defense…
(2023-05-02). In Video 18+: Ukrainian Positions Destroyed By Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Russian servicemen showed the Ukrainian positions destroyed by Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok. The area where the footage was made was not revealed. |
(2023-05-02). Is US About To Conduct Nuclear False Flag In Ukraine And Blame Russia For It? southfront.org 
(2023-05-02). Israeli Warplanes Hit Aleppo International Airport. southfront.org 
(2023-05-02). Many Members Of The U.S. Congress Are Insane. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by On April 29th, Scott Ritter headlined at the main anti-imperialistic Website, Libya360,
(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 1, Wagner forces advanced up to 120 meters in Bakhmut and lost 86 fighters; | 45 thousand square meters of Bakhmut are under Wagner's control; | Russian forces are advancing along the streets of Tolbukhin, Pobedy and Levanevsky in the north-western district; | Wagner fighters are advancing along Korsunsky Street in the city center; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue along Chaikovskoho street; | Russian forces continue their assault near the r…
(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Syria On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 2, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On May 1, Israeli warplanes struck Aleppo Airport with several missiles. One Syrian serviceman was killed. Five more servicemen and two civilians were wounded; | Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that during the Amman Consultative Meeting, the participants agreed to adopt a roadmap to achieve a…
(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Yemen On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-02). Moscow Attacks Ukrainian Military-Industrial Complex. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe goal of the maneuvers was to neutralize the regime's production of weapons and ammunition. | Written by A new wave of massive attacks by Russia on the military facilities of the Kiev regime began on April 30th. The main targets were factories and depots linked to the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, thus aiming to neutralize the neo-Nazi forces'
(2023-05-02). Odessa Massacre: How The War In Ukraine Began. southfront.org
(2023-05-02). Saboteurs Blew Up Second Train In Russian Bryansk Region. southfront.org 
train derailed on March 1 | On May 2, another sabotage attack took place in the Russian border Bryansk region. As a result of the explosion, a freight train derailed. | The incident took place near the Snezhetskaya railway station in the Bryansk region. A locomotive and about 20 freight train carriages derailed. According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties. | Law enforcement agencies are looking for saboteurs who planted the explosive device. |
(2023-05-02). Tucker 'Dark' Carlson Crosses the 9/11 Rubicon. "Getting too Close to the Truth" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). US makes up c 40% of global military spending, 10x Russia, 3x China. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The United States spent $877 billion on its military in 2022, nearly 40% of the global total, 10 times more than Russia ($86.4 billion), and three times more than China ($292 billion). The US military budget is larger than the next 10 biggest spenders combined.
(2023-05-02). Scrapping Charles Darwin: Hindutva's Anti-Scientific Maladies. dissidentvoice.org Welcome the canons of pseudoscience. Open your arms to the dribbling, sponsored charlatans. According to a growing number of India's top officialdom, teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to children in their ninth and 10th grades is simply not on. Last month, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), a purportedly autonomous government …
(2023-05-02). Canberra's record on outsourcing 'intelligence' to US military. greenleft.org.au Canberra is happy to outsource its military and security establishment to Washington's former mandarins, with many earning a pile in consultancy fees. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-05-02). May Day 2023: Announcing Our Program. itsgoingdown.org 
The Black Rose Anarchist Federation announces the publishing of the organization's political program. On the 1st of May 1886, hundreds of thousands of workers across the United States initiated a general strike to demand the working day be limited to 8 hours. During a mass meeting in Chicago's Haymarket Square, a bomb was thrown. After…
(2023-05-02). You're not deficient, you're just ruled by assholes. mronline.org 
Times are hard, and they're getting harder, but we can turn this thing around. Please be kind with yourself in the meantime.
(2023-05-02). The Enemy From Within. Chris Hedges. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Critics Call Out CNN Over Decision to Host Donald Trump Town Hall Next Week. truthout.org CNN has drawn harsh criticism from media experts and observers for agreeing to host and broadcast a town hall-style event next week for former President Donald Trump. "There is no reason to give the biggest pathological liar in politics a platform to spread his bullshit," said Scott Dworkin, executive director for the Democratic Coalition, responding to CNN's announcement of the town hall. |
(2023-05-02). Trans Teen Receiving Award From Iowa Gov. Shouts "Trans Rights Are Human Rights" truthout.org On Sunday, a transgender student in Iowa used an award ceremony as an opportunity to protest Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), who earlier this year signed two bills into law that attack trans kids across the state. Davenport West High School senior Clementine Springsteen, a transgender woman, was one of hundreds of students who received an Iowa Governor's Scholar Program honor this year. |
(2023-05-02). What "Security Threat" Does China Pose? dissidentvoice.org Everyone who abhors war, detests imperialism, and favors cooperation between nations on global warming, poverty reduction, protection of biodiversity, international disarmament, implementation of international law, and other left-wing priorities ought to be appalled by the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China and actively organizing against them. The new Cold War between "East" (including Russia) …
(2023-05-02). Millions march on May Day around the world. peoplesworld.org 
People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to streets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas on Monday to mark May Day, in an outpouring of worker discontent not seen since before the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. A million marched in France on Monday as union-led May Day rallies warned President Emmanuel Macron to back …
(2023-05-02). The Tricknology Of Sneaky Car Rental Concession Fees: The Deception Of Lower Prices. moguldom.com When it comes to renting a car, it's easy to get hooked by a rate that sounds reasonable, but once you make the reservation or see the final bill, that attractive per-day price has morphed into something that leaves you feeling winded thanks to all the extra fees. Car rental companies can charge fees for …
(2023-05-02). PacWest Bank In Focus As The Next Bank Vulnerable To Failure. moguldom.com The third major bank failure this year sent regional bank stock prices falling sharply Tuesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. said early Monday it had bought First Republic Bank from out of U.S. government receivership in hopes of stabilizing the U.S. banking system. Share prices of regional lender PacWest Bancorp were down 33 percent on Tuesday morning and stock …
(2023-05-02). Biden Tells Marcos US Commitment to Defense of the Philippines Is 'Iron Clad'. news.antiwar.com President Biden hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Monday amid heightened tensions with China and told him that the US commitment to defending the Philippines is "ironclad." In comments ahead of a meeting with Marcos, Biden said the US "remains ironclad in our commitment to the defense of the Philippines, …
(2023-05-02). Biden Says 'Journalism Is Not a Crime' as He Seeks Assange's Extradition. news.antiwar.com Over the weekend, President Biden declared "journalism is not a crime" at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a statement that rings hollow as his Justice Department is seeking the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for exposing US war crimes. Biden opened his speech by discussing Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal …
(2023-05-02). Kremlin Says US Estimate on Russian Losses 'Plucked from Thin Air'. news.antiwar.com Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that US estimates of Russian losses in Ukraine had no basis and were "plucked from thin air." His comments came after the White House estimated Russia suffered 100,000 casualties over the last five months, including 20,000 killed. The White House offered no estimate on Ukrainian losses. Peskov said that …
(2023-05-02). Rep. McCaul Says US Support for Ukraine Depends on Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday that future US support for Ukraine depends on Kyiv's looming counteroffensive. "I think there's going to be a lot riding on the line with this counteroffensive," McCaul told Bloomberg. "If Ukraine is successful in the eyes of the American people and the …
(2023-05-02). Ukraine Says Waiting for Better Weather for Spring Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com Ukraine is waiting for better weather before it launches its long-awaited spring counteroffensive, the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK told Sky News on Tuesday. Ambassador Vadim Pristayko said heavy tanks that Ukraine received from its Western backers cannot move in the mud. "Obviously, the weather is not allowing so far the heavy tanks to move …
(2023-05-02). Ukraine Vows It Won't Give Up Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's military on Tuesday vowed to continue defending Bakhmut as Russian officials claim Russian forces now control nearly 90% of the eastern Donbas city. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces, made the pledge while visiting troops on the frontlines in Bakhmut. "We will continue, despite all the forecasts and advice, to hold …
(2023-05-02). US in Talks on Establishing Military Bases in Finland. news.antiwar.com The US and Finland are working out a deal that would allow the US to establish a military presence in the Nordic country, as Helsinki is now a member of NATO. According to Newsweek, Finnish Foreign Ministry official Mikael Antell confirmed the two nations are negotiating a Defense Cooperation Agreement that may allow for the …
(2023-05-02). New York Times Knows Emmanuel Macron's Convictions. cepr.net I'm impressed. Most reporters might just know what politicians say and do, but New York Times reporters can apparently know their convictions. That's what the paper told us in a piece about protests in France over President Emmanuel Macron's decision to raise the age for retirement benefits from 62 to 64. "Mr. Macron's decision to …
(2023-05-02). UN Secretary Laments World Not Adopting Sustainable Development Goals, Calls for New Commitment. thelastamericanvagabond.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced that the world is falling short on the Agenda 2030 and called for nations to recommit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. On Tuesday UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres revealed the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress Report shows a significant lack of progress. Guterres noted that the
(2023-05-02). Liberia and the challenges of U.S. imperialism. mronline.org 
Liberia's history should be understood as that of a colony, the first U.S. overseas colony.
(2023-05-02). Foiled Escape: Security Firm UC Global, the CIA and Julian Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). There is a War Going on in our Schools! globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). In unseren Schulen herrscht Krieg! globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-05-02). The Concept and the Causes of War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Died Suddenly: School Bus Drivers Are Collapsing at the Wheel. Nine Recent Incidents. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Powerlifters and Weightlifters Collapsing and Dying Suddenly. Still More Suspicious High Level Athlete Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Turbo Cancer Leukemia: Children From Ages 11 to 21 Are Dying Within Hours or Days of Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). DeSantis role in Guantanamo Bay killings exposed with a holed report. mronline.org 
The height of inhumane treatment and systemic torture in the camp was during DeSantis' term serving as a JAG officer, whose main task was to identify the weaknesses of the detainees and to "tighten the screws" on them.
(2023-05-02). Germany: "Craftsmen for peace" mronline.org 
Congress of craftsmen and entrepreneurs in Dessau-Rosslau.
(2023-05-02). The Monroe Doctrine: Two hundred years too long. mronline.org 
Francisco Dominguez on the history and development of the 'doctrine' that has been used as a justification for U.S. intervention in Latin America for two centuries.
(2023-05-02). Discrimination Against Moms Is Still Rampant in Most Workplaces. scheerpost.com 
Moms are still often laid off while on parental leave, pushed out of workplaces and subjected to stereotypes about their competency. But with few legal protections, attorneys say most cases go unreported.
(2023-05-02). In Largest May Day Turnout Since Pandemic, Workers Around the World March for Better Conditions. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-02). Lula is Right — The UN Security Council Can't Resolve Major Conflicts. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a state visit to Portugal and Spain last week. He was primarily seeking trade agreements, and especially wished to prepare the way for agreement this summer on a huge European Union — Latin American free trade …
(2023-05-02). Matt Taibbi: America, the Single-Opinion Cult. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-02). The IMF Debt Trap and How To Get Out of It. scheerpost.com 
Political Economist Grieve Chelwa explains the reasons why countries of the Global South are forced to go time and again to the International Monetary Fund for aid.
(2023-05-02). We Must Not Dance, Harry Belafonte Understood, to a Billionaire Beat. scheerpost.com 