(2023-05-15). Estados Unidos: El drama del techo de la deuda es todo un montaje. globalizacion.ca 
Como si el planeta no estuviera ardiendo o a punto de la guerra nuclear, la Casa Blanca, el Tesoro, el Congreso y la prensa han comenzado otra ronda del juego de salón favorito de Washington: °El desastre de la deuda!…
(2023-05-15). Los robos financieros de Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca øUsted se ha preguntado qué hubiera pasado si algún gobierno de América Latina, Asia, àÅfrica o Europa se adueñara de una empresa estadounidense estacionada en esos territorios para entregársela en bandeja de plata a una persona que no estuviera de…
(2023-05-15). Migración — acerca del Título 42. globalizacion.ca De pronto usted no se sienta aludido con el Título 42, pero si es pobre y latinoamericano, y lo ignora, prepárese, que usted es su objeto. Las argucias de la derecha mundial son siempre colocar sobre toda la malignidad de…
(2023-05-15). La inteligencia artificial, un tren de alta velocidad. globalizacion.ca En las películas de cine, la Inteligencia Artificial se anticipó desde hace décadas como una ficción imposible o muy remota, pero hoy es una realidad inquietante. Está sacudiendo las conciencias de gobernantes y analistas en muchos países donde se interesan…
(2023-05-15). La guerra por la refeudalización en América Latina. globalizacion.ca La irrupción de China en el concierto mundial de naciones modificó drásticamente las relaciones del mundo con el país asiático. En el caso de Latinoamérica, la relación del comercio con China, en particular, ha permitido un acoplamiento perfecto, la necesidad…
(2023-05-15). Colombia — Petro advierte sobre posible golpe de Estado. globalizacion.ca El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, advirtió esta semana sobre un posible golpe de Estado en su contra después de que lanzara un mensaje a través de la red social Twitter, donde señaló: " øPor qué conspiran para un golpe de…
(2023-05-15). Why They Want to Cancel the Anniversary of the Victory Over Nazism. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). "Bold Goals": Biden's Executive Order Will Have Us Bioengineering Everything. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Outrage Over WHO Guidance on "Sexuality for Infants" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). US-backed Military Once Again Targets Deposed Pakistani PM Imran Khan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). "The Dividing Line" the Corona War Propaganda has created. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Biden Is Selling Weapons to the Majority of the World's Autocracies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). The Great FREESET Versus The Great Reset. URGENT Message from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Video: The Corona Crisis: Canadian Doctors Testify, "Speak Out against the Lies" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Moving Toward a Global Empire: Humanity Sentenced to a Unipolar Prison and a Digital Gulag. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Pilot Died: Air Transat and Former Air Canada Pilot Eddy Vorperian, Age 48, from Montreal, Canada, Died Suddenly on May 3, 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Anticlerical Rule Is on the Rise in Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Geoffrey Hinton, AI, and Google's Ethics Problem. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Cries and Whispers Along the Russian Watchtowers. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). The Army We Don't See. The Private Soldiers Who Fight in America's Name. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). As Donetsk Civilians Live in Constant Fear of Ukrainian Shelling, a Reporter on the Ground Details the Terror. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). This War is the Big One: "The Objective is to Destroy Russia and the Russian Empire" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Is this the End of Press Freedom in Canada? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Slava? No, Not Glory But Shame on Ukraine! globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Pilot Death: United Airlines and US Air Force Pilot Lt. Col. Michael Fugett, Age 46, Died Unexpectedly at His Home on May 9, 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Analysis of Health Outcomes in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children: Developmental Delays, Asthma, Ear Infections and Gastrointestinal Disorders. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Mass Shooting and Psychiatric Medications. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Selected Articles: Celebrating Mother's Day 2023 for Peace. globalresearch.ca 
By Mother's Day in America was officially established in 1914 (May 9) as an a…
(2023-05-15). FBI Contractor Created Fake Online IDs to Join Chatrooms Run by Groups Organizing Against Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Palestinian history doesn't start with the Nakba. peoplesdispatch.org This year marks 75 years since the
(2023-05-15). Bail for Imran Khan sparks protests by ruling coalition in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org The ruling coalition in Pakistan has launched a sit-in protest outside the Supreme Court to oppose the court's order granting relief to former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest last week…
(2023-05-15). Erdoƒüan upsets opposition hopes of victory, run-off with Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu expected in Turkey's presidential race. peoplesdispatch.org The incumbent People's Alliance led by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) secured a majority with close to 50% of all votes and 321 seats in the 600-seat parliament. For…
(2023-05-15). 75 years of al-Nakba: Palestinian struggle continues against Israeli apartheid. liberationnews.org 
The resistance by the Palestinian people has not let up, and the struggle is joined by more and more people with each passing year.
(2023-05-15). A Certain Form of Thieving: The US Banksters Strike Again. transcend.org 10 May 2023 – It looks like 2008 all over again. Economic and financial mismanagement feature in scorching, consuming brilliance. The culpable, bungling banksters, have returned with their customary, venal incompetence. In the customary script, they habitually seek the role of the public purse to socialise their losses. Along the way, they will avoid richly deserved prison sentences, lie low, and return to repeat their sins.
(2023-05-15). Iraq and Syria to Re-Open Crucial Oil Pipeline. transcend.org 8 May 2023 – An end to US regional resource piracy is finally in sight with the Russia-Iran alliance.
(2023-05-15). Ilhan Omar Voted to Withdraw from Somalia, but She's No Anti-Imperialist. transcend.org 10 May 2023 – Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is not the progressive she is thought to be. She follows US policy regarding her native Somalia and has connections there that compromise her actions. True anti-imperialist politics are needed to counteract the US interference that has devastated the country.
(2023-05-15). A God Consults the Buddha. transcend.org Sakka's Questions (Sakkapanha Sutta)…
(2023-05-15). The Current Collapse of Ethics. transcend.org 13 May 2023 – I perceive two main factors, among others, that strike at the heart of ethics: the globalization of predatory capitalism and the commodification of society.
(2023-05-15). Time (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'
(2023-05-15). Brazil: Amazon Rainforest Deforestation Fell 67.9% in April. transcend.org 12 May 2023 – The Brazilian Institute for Space Studies reported today that deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest fell 67.9 percent in April compared to the same month in 2022.
(2023-05-15). The Heart of Matter: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin on Bridging the Scientific and the Sacred. transcend.org "Blessed be you, mighty matter, irresistible march of evolution, reality ever new-born; you who, by constantly shattering our mental categories, force us to go ever further and further in our pursuit of the truth."
(2023-05-15). Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families (Part 1 of 6). transcend.org 9 May 2023 – The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco); in tandem with Deutsche Bank, BNP, Barclays and other European behemoths. The Four Horsemen of Banking are among the top ten stock holders of virtually every Fortune 500 corporation.
(2023-05-15). A God Consults the Buddha. transcend.org Sakka's Questions (Sakkapanha Sutta)…
(2023-05-15). The Current Collapse of Ethics. transcend.org 13 May 2023 – I perceive two main factors, among others, that strike at the heart of ethics: the globalization of predatory capitalism and the commodification of society.
(2023-05-15). Time (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'
(2023-05-15). Brazil: Amazon Rainforest Deforestation Fell 67.9% in April. transcend.org 12 May 2023 – The Brazilian Institute for Space Studies reported today that deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest fell 67.9 percent in April compared to the same month in 2022.
(2023-05-15). The Heart of Matter: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin on Bridging the Scientific and the Sacred. transcend.org "Blessed be you, mighty matter, irresistible march of evolution, reality ever new-born; you who, by constantly shattering our mental categories, force us to go ever further and further in our pursuit of the truth."
(2023-05-15). Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families (Part 1 of 6). transcend.org 9 May 2023 – The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco); in tandem with Deutsche Bank, BNP, Barclays and other European behemoths. The Four Horsemen of Banking are among the top ten stock holders of virtually every Fortune 500 corporation.
(2023-05-15). A Historic Defeat of Imperialism: Arab League Readmits Syria. transcend.org 10 May 2023 – On Sunday [7 May], the Arab League voted to readmit Syria, marking a significant step in Damascus' efforts to normalize relations with regional countries. Assad Could Attend an Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia Later This Month…
(2023-05-15). Talking about Growth Miracle and Emerging Quadripolar Economic Construct. transcend.org Policymakers in developing economies should rethink and prepare for recalibration of policy compatibility in the emerging geopolitical quadripolar economic construct. This may be the beginning of a new World Economic Order.
(2023-05-15). As Arab States Seek Peace, US Insists That Syrians Suffer. transcend.org 14 May 2023 – After the Arab League re-admits Syria, Washington threatens new sanctions to prevent reconstruction.
(2023-05-15). War for Profit: A Very Short History. transcend.org 8 May 2023 – As they did over a century ago ahead of WW I, the Merchants of Death thrive behind a veil of duplicity and slick media campaigns. Wherever they go, suffering and death, war crimes and atrocities, profits, and stock buybacks follow.
(2023-05-15). Unceasing Human Attacks on the Source of 80% of Food, 98% of Oxygen. transcend.org 10 May 2023 – Plants are the source of 80% of all food, and as much as 98% of all oxygen. Logically, human beings would do anything to protect this essential source of life. But do they? Not at all. Rather the whole contrary.
(2023-05-15). AI Machines Aren't 'Hallucinating'. But Their Makers Are. transcend.org 8 May 2023 – Tech CEOs want us to believe that generative Artificial Intelligence will benefit humanity. They are kidding themselves…
(2023-05-15). Senate Report: Nearly 700 Former High-Ranking Pentagon and Other Government Officials Now Work at the Top 20 Defense Contractors. transcend.org 12 May 2023 – Ideally, Warren's report would precipitate a much larger congressional investigation of the military-industrial complex modeled after the 1934 Nye Committee hearings.
(2023-05-15). David Miranda, Campaigner and Former Brazilian Congressman, Dies Aged 37. transcend.org 9 May 2023 – Pres. Lula celebrates 'extraordinary trajectory' of favela-born politician and Guardian columnist who played key role in Snowden leaks with husband Glenn Greenwald.
(2023-05-15). (Português) O Colapso Atual da Ética. transcend.org 12 maio 2023 – Percebo dois fatores principais, entre outros, que atingem o coraàßà£o da ética: a globalizaàßà£o do capitalismo depredador e a mercantilizaàßà£o da sociedade.
(2023-05-15). There Is No Escape from Telling. transcend.org
(2023-05-15). U.N. Security Council Focus on World Hunger. transcend.org The Food and Agriculture Organization's report highlights that some 250 million persons are living under acute food insecurity, with the DRC leading with some 27 million due to armed violence and the breakdown of governmental structures.
(2023-05-15). Japan to open NATO liaison office in new provocation against China and Russia. infobrics.org Establishing the NATO office in Tokyo could open the path for an office in Seoul too.
(2023-05-15). Saboteurs planned to attack Belarus during May 9 celebrations. infobrics.org For the West and its proxy regime, it is interesting to make Belarus involved in the conflict.
(2023-05-15). Polish rewriting of history by renaming Kaliningrad part of narrative war over past. infobrics.org One should never underestimate the importance of the politics of memory and its consequences.
(2023-05-15). Borrell admits Kiev regime would last mere days without Western support. infobrics.org When Moscow launched its counteroffensive against NATO aggression in Europe, Western project in Ukraine was about to collapse in mere days. Precisely that would've happened had it not been for the blatant meddling of the political West.
(2023-05-15). BRICS Strengthens Its Position in Latin America. infobrics.org Brazil has increasingly become involved in the structures and institutions of the international organization – BRICS…
(2023-05-15). China Promises Bilateral Cooperation With South Africa. infobrics.org China and South Africa have a longstanding relationship that dates back to the era of the anti-apartheid struggle. This relationship is characterized by strong solidarity between the two countries as they work to promote their shared interests and values…
(2023-05-15). Saudi Arabia Could Aid BRICS' De-Dollarization Initiative: Here's How. infobrics.org De-dollarization is currently a prominent topic of discussion across the globe. Many nations have stepped forward to reduce their reliance on the dollar and implement an alternative financial system…
(2023-05-15). UNE prevé jornada diurna y horario pico sin afectaciones por déficit de generación este lunes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica prevé que no haya afectaciones en el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación durante el horario diurno de este lunes. En la hora pico se estima una disponibilidad de 2 851 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 650 MW, para una reserva de 201 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, no se pronostica afectación al servicio en ese horario.
(2023-05-15). øCómo fortalecer las alianzas entre los actores económicos en sus relaciones mercantiles? cubadebate.cu Es apreciable que, algunos de los conflictos que se conocen en los tribunales, parten del atrincheramiento en posiciones respecto a lo que es objeto de la controversia comercial o que se personaliza el conflicto entre los representantes de los actores económicos, sin que ello responda a los intereses colectivos o mutuos de los involucrados.
(2023-05-15). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 15 de mayo de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-05-15). Trago amargo de una malversación. cubadebate.cu Fisuras en el sistema de control interno y la falta de principios ético-morales le allanaron el camino a un hecho de corrupción en el mercado La Casiguaya, de la Empresa Municipal de Comercio de Sancti Spíritus. øQué pasó?, también indagó alarmada la administradora de La Casiguaya, al conocer del operativo de la Policía. Y partió hacia el establecimiento. Partió directamente hacia la gaveta de su oficina.
(2023-05-15). El tiempo: Calor, chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Se nublará desde el mediodía, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán más numerosos en el interior de centro y oriente. Las lluvias pueden llegar a ser fuertes en algunas localidades y extenderse hasta las primeras horas de la noche.
(2023-05-15). Bomberos sofocan incendio en emplazamiento de generación distribuida de Mariel. cubadebate.cu Una información divulgada por el Canal Caribe en redes sociales indica que en la noche del domingo se produjo un incendio en el techo del emplazamiento de generación distribuida de Mariel, el cual fue sofocado por los bomberos. Se precisa que las llamas no alcanzaron gran envergadura y varios equipos de bomberos de Artemisa acudieron al lugar.
(2023-05-15). Con la administración de Joe Biden siguieron aumentando las deportaciones de niños a México. cubadebate.cu Con Joe Biden la expulsión de niños desde Estados Unidos a México siguió al alza igual que con su antecesor Donald Trump, revela hoy la Secretaría de Gobernación mexicana. En 2022, autoridades migratorias estadounidenses repatriaron a México a 24 956 niños y adolescentes, de los cuales 272 viajaban solos.
(2023-05-15). Dupla de Cuba se corona en Norceca de voleibol de playa en Varadero. cubadebate.cu Los anfitriones Lázaro Portes y Daniel Martínez (prometedor joven con 2,17 metros de estatura) dominaron el primer set por 21-18 ante sus más experimentados rivales de Estados Unidos, Troy Field-Tucker Silila, quienes igualaron el partido al vencer en el segundo parcial con tanteo de 21-19. Este constituyó el principal éxito de la novel dupla cubana.
(2023-05-15). 62 SNB: Huracanes soplan y hay triple empate en subliderazgo beisbolero. cubadebate.cu
(2023-05-15). Macron sugiere que Europa debe asegurar relaciones "sostenibles" con Rusia. cubadebate.cu "Siempre he dicho que, a largo plazo, la arquitectura de seguridad europea tendrá que garantizar plenamente la Ucrania del mañana", señaló el mandatario francés al periódico L'Opinion. "Pero tendrá que concebir una no confrontación con Rusia y reconstruir equilibrios sostenibles", añadió, recalcando que "aún quedan muchos pasos para llegar a eso".
(2023-05-15). NATO to conduct large-scale submarine warfare drills in North Atlantic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UK Defence JournalMay 14, 2023 NATO strengthens anti-submarine readiness in major exercise NATO is set to enhance its capabilities with a large-scale Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise, Exercise Dynamic Mongoose, involving twelve allied nations. This pivotal display of international cooperation is set to kick off in the North Atlantic on April 24th. *** Not only will …
(2023-05-15). British troops join 14,000-troop NATO war games near Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com United Kingdom Ministry of DefenseMay 14, 2023 1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia More than 1,500 UK troops are set to train alongside thousands of personnel from NATO Alliance countries, as part of a major exercise in Estonia. More than 140 platforms including Mastiff, Jackal and Coyote have …
(2023-05-15). China condemns NATO strategy using Japan to spearhead drive into Asia-Pacific. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaMay 13, 2023 China slams Japan for plans to host NATO office China criticized Japan for plans to host a NATO liaison office in Tokyo, saying the U.S.-led military alliance is interfering in regional affairs and inciting confrontation. "We urge Japan to draw lessons from history, stay committed to the path of peaceful development, …
(2023-05-15). The President of the Republic of Korea's Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements. Part 3. Russian (and Chinese) Issues at the US and ROK Presidents' Summit. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-15). Imran Khan's Arrest Brings Pakistan's Crisis Closer To Its End Game. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-15). Saturday 5/13: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Abbas 36" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-15). Did L.A. Valley College award Fake Degrees? indybay.org Did Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department award fake degrees to inflate success stats? Multiple documents suggest they may have.
(2023-05-15). Controversial NoHo Neighborhood Rep Named In Racketeering Scheme at Los Angeles College. indybay.org The bombshell revelations about the Valley Academic and Cultural Center construction being used a scheme to defraud Pinner Construction in turn surfaced revelations about the Media Arts Department that the VACC is supposed to house. 'Dozen LAVC Cinema Student Narratives challenges Erika Endrijonas's LACCD Success Story' pulled focus on what was really happening at Los Angeles Valley College. Now focus turns to the role played by community members in the racketeering scheme.
(2023-05-15). Everything we know about the Van Nuys/North Hollywood Los Angeles Valley College scandal. indybay.org Alot has been published in the past two weeks about low-income students being defrauded at Los Angeles Community College District campus L.A. Valley College in Van Nuys/North Hollywood. More is expected to be published. Here is what we know so far.
(2023-05-15). Militarization and rearmament must be confronted. indybay.org Mysticism always fertilizes the political through its transcending power. What is meant by this is that it not only points beyond the status quo, but also questions the conditions in their foundations and overall architecture. In this respect, mystical thinking always introduces a hint of how things could be and perhaps should be.
(2023-05-15). Rutgers Strike Wins Big But More Is Needed To Change Higher Education. popularresistance.org After a five-day strike in April, members of the Rutgers faculty, graduate student, librarian, and clinician unions voted 93 percent to accept a new contract which included dramatic gains. | The strike was the first in Rutgers' 253-year history, and remarkable in that all instructional workers walked out, including full-time faculty, grad workers, and adjuncts. Rutgers is the oldest large public university in New Jersey with 67,000 students. | The agreement includes big salary gains: 30 percent for the lowest-paid adjuncts in the first year, and 43 percent across the life of the contract, plus 33 percent raises f…
(2023-05-15). LIVE: Prayer Action at Paiute's Peehee Mu'huh /Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org For the second time in a month, Paiute elders are blocking the construction of a lithium mine on the Paiute Massacre Site with prayer in northern Nevada. Elders are calling for people to "Come help us in a good way, stand up and be strong." "We are where an important ceremony is happening today. We are in peaceful prayer," a Paiute elder said as the teepee went up this morning at 6 a.m., at Peehee Mu'juh, Thacker Pass. The teepee is symbolic to the Paiute people and Lakota people. "We are connected through the very sacred ceremony, the Ghost Dance."
(2023-05-15). First Time Guantanamo Bay Prisoner Details His Abuse in Damning Report. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Chris Hedges: Harriet Tubman And The Battle For America's Symbols. popularresistance.org The debate over America's symbols and monuments has sharpened with the growing mass movement for racial justice in the past decade. The lionization of slave-owners and genocidaires has been pointed out by many as in contradiction to the ideals of democracy and racial justice so often touted as national core values. In the midst of this debate, the decision by the US Treasury to place Harriet Tubman alongside Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill starting in 2030 has incited controversy. Howard University professor of political science Clarence Lusane joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the Harriet Tubman dollar bil…
(2023-05-15). Tuesday 5/30: No Cop City Anywhere: Solidarity with Weelaunee Forest Defenders & In Honor of Our Martyrs. indybay.org Meet at Oscar Grant Plaza (436-476 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2023-05-15). 'Do your job' protesters tell Tanya Plibersek, as she approves new coal mine. greenleft.org.au Protesters converged on Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek's electorate office after she approved a new coal mine in Central Queensland's Bowen Basin. David Killingly reports.
(2023-05-15). Our Species Is Being Genetically Modified. Are We Witnessing Humanity's March Toward Extinction? Viruses Are Our Friends, Not Our Foes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Messe Frankfurt to hold more biz exhibitions across China. ecns.cn With numerous Chinese companies rushing to participate in various trade shows at both home and abroad in recent months, Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's largest trade fair and event organizers by sales revenue, is set to hold more than 40 business exhibitions across China in 2023, said its top executive.
(2023-05-15). (W.E. Talk) Xu Huaqing: When the global climate crisis aggravates, can the UN climate conference turn promises into actions? ecns.cn
(2023-05-15). Chinese Embassy in Myanmar rescues nationals forced to involve in telecom fraud. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar has rescued several nationals lured by criminal organizations and smuggled into Myawaddy in southeastern Myanmar to engage in telecom fraud on the pretext of "high-salary recruitment", said the embassy in a notice released on Sunday.
(2023-05-15). 30 tourists rescued in sudden snowmelt flood in Urumqi. ecns.cn A total of 30 tourists were rescued in a sudden snowmelt flood in the Shagou scenic spot in Banfanggou Town, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on Saturday.
(2023-05-15). Post urges greater delivery supervision. ecns.cn A campaign to crack down on illegal activities in the mail and express delivery sector has been carried out with the aim of promoting delivery safety, the State Post Bureau of China said recently.
(2023-05-15). Public Science Day thrills enthusiasts. ecns.cn Visitors are drawn by scientific experiments on display at the 19th Public Science Day event in Beijing on Saturday.For example, in 2018 the institute painted its manholes with physics equations and cartoons to celebrate its 90th anniversary, and went viral on Chinese social media.
(2023-05-15). Volunteer juggles job with humanitarian activities. ecns.cn Yu Haixin (center) is photographed with students at a summer camp she helped organize in Zundao township after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan province.For example, she participated in rescue operations after the magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Ludian, Yunnan province, in 2014, and worked on the front lines after devastating floods hit Hebei province in 2016 and Henan province in 2021.
(2023-05-15). 7 Chinese nurses win international honor for courage, devotion. ecns.cn Seven Chinese nurses have received this year's Florence Nightingale Medal, making China the country with the largest single number of recipients this year, according to the Red Cross Society of China.
(2023-05-15). Ads accused of exploiting women's anxiety. ecns.cn A Beijing market supervision and administration authority is investigating a company that allegedly produced advertisements that were disrespectful to women to market collagen peptide drinks, Chinese media reported.
(2023-05-15). Lasting peace urged amid Israel-Palestine cease-fire. ecns.cn An Egypt-brokered cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip has raised hopes of easing the humanitarian disaster of Palestinians, but finding a lasting peace should be the focus for the region, analysts said.
(2023-05-15). International equestrian event sets stage for Asian Games. ecns.cn The First China Hangzhou (Tonglu) International Equestrian Open kicked off on Saturday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in a bid to test the Tonglu Equestrian Centre and perfect services for the Asian Games later this year.
(2023-05-15). Smearing of HK judges slammed. ecns.cn Government officials and political heavyweights strongly condemned a United States report and so-called "hearing" that smeared Hong Kong's judicial system and threatened to sanction Hong Kong judges.
(2023-05-15). Young contestants shine at international event. ecns.cn Contestants taking part in the English Speaking Union's 2023 International Public Speaking Competition pose for a group photo during the semifinal in London, England on Thursday.
(2023-05-15). Upgrading trade to deepen global recovery. ecns.cn China's foreign trade is resilient in a challenging, uncertain environment as the players concerned continue to innovate and be nimble for steady growth, riding policy support for new growth points, observers said.
(2023-05-15). Consumption boom continues on Mother's Day weekend. ecns.cn The domestic travel market embraced another peak during the weekend, as many consumers took short trips to celebrate Mother's Day, which fell on Sunday, carrying forward the May Day holiday consumption momentum.
(2023-05-15). Resumption of high-level economic talks sends encouraging signs on thaw of China-Australia relations. ecns.cn Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell's visit to Beijing witnessed multiple encouraging signs in the stabilized recovery of China-Australia cooperation, including the resumption of a landmark high-level economic meeting and the minister's tour of Beijing's iconic Forbidden City.
(2023-05-15). Envoy's visit to promote Ukraine peace talks. ecns.cn China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia starting from Monday to exchange views with various parties on a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
(2023-05-15). Urban workers saw salaries rise in 2022. ecns.cn The employed in urban areas saw their annual salaries increase in 2022, and those in positions requiring higher technical skills and knowledge earned the top salaries, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.
(2023-05-15). Supervision tightened on cosmetic medicine. ecns.cn Eleven central departments including the State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Public Security recently released a guideline to strengthen supervision of the medical cosmetology industry to regulate the industry's development and protect consumers' rights.
(2023-05-15). Frugal college students embrace 'military-style' travel. ecns.cn "Military-style" travel has become the latest fashion among Chinese college students, who spend as little much money as possible to travel to as many places as they can during the weekend, rarely taking a break or even sleeping.
(2023-05-15). CIIE Stories solicitation campaign launched. ecns.cn
(2023-05-15). Cradle of civilization: The Dayan Pagoda. ecns.cn The Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi is a must-visit attraction in the historic city. Built in 652 AD and renovated repeatedly, this Buddhist pagoda has seven stories and houses numerous relics from the Tang Dynasty (618 — 907 AD). It was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2014, along with many other sites along the Silk Road.
(2023-05-15). Over 800 Taiwan compatriots pay respects to sea goddess in E China's Fujian. ecns.cn Thousands of devotees from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Meizhou, a seaside resort in Putian of Fujian province, to celebrate the 1,063rd anniversary of the birth of Mazu — a revered goddess of the sea on Friday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-15). Palm-scanning technology used in Beijing subway station. ecns.cn Scan your palm and you can take a subway ride in Beijing! Palm-scanning riding service was launched at the Beijing Daxing Airport Express on Wednesday.
(2023-05-15). Car rolls off assemblyline in 45 seconds at Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory. ecns.cn At the workshop of the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, the robotic arms cooperated with each other, grabbing, assembling, and welding. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-15). More Than Four Hundred Perish in Floods and Landslides in Democratic Republic of Congo. orinocotribune.com 
Bushushu, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo—On Thursday, May 4, under the effect of heavy rain, the Nyamukubi and Chishova rivers burst their banks, causing major mudslides and landslides. In the affected areas, the damage is enormous: Entire villages have been devastated by the waters and the assessments are still provisional. |
(2023-05-15). Trinidad & Tobago Resumes Commercial Flights With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, air operations between Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago resumed with the arrival of flight BW300 of Caribbean Airlines at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. | This was reported by the Venezuelan Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago, via Twitter, stating that Caribbean Airlines has reintroduced flights to Caracas. | The flight's departure from Trinidad & Tobago's capital city, Port of Spain, from the Piarco International Airport, was held with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a serenade by the Herencia VZ Group. | The event was attended by the Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Richie Sookhai and t…
(2023-05-15). Ukraine's Arable Land Plunder. orinocotribune.com By Colin Todhunter — May 10, 2023 | It's a lose-lose situation for Ukrainians. While they are dying to defend their land, financial institutions are insidiously supporting the consolidation of farmland by oligarchs and Western financial interests. | So says Frédéric Mousseau, Policy Director of the Oakland Institute, an independent think tank. | Depending on which sources to believe, between 100,000 and 300,000 Ukrainian soldiers (possibly more) have died during the conflict with Russia. That figure, of course, does not include civilian casualties. | The mainstream narrative in the West is that Russia grabb…
(2023-05-15). Chris Hedges: Sammy Goes to School. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost Newark, N.J. — We know the story. The absent father who leaves when his son is five-years-old and moves back to Puerto Rico. The single mother, rarely at home because she works long hours to keep her three children fed and pay the rent. The poverty. The crime. …
(2023-05-15). Monday 5/15: Hearing: Stop SF Mayor Breed From Union Busting & Attacking The Civil Service Merit System. indybay.org SF City Hall Rm 400 | San Francisco…
(2023-05-15). Transport union slams Qantas appeal against unlawful sackings of baggage handlers. greenleft.org.au The High Court is hearing an appeal by Qantas that it did not unfairly sack baggage handlers, under the Fair Work, and outsource their jobs during the pandemic. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-05-15). The WGA Strike Is More Than An Issue Of Pay. popularresistance.org When Caroline Renard moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago, she had zero connections to Hollywood. But she was determined all the same to break into the industry and did all sorts of side gigs — from working at Veggie Grill to driving for DoorDash and Lyft to babysitting — all to pay the bills while she worked on her craft. | And that hard work eventually paid off. She moved up from production assistant on set to an executive assistant at Disney before becoming a writer's and showrunner's assistant until she became a staff writer on a show. But throughout that decade breaking into Hollywood, she oftentime…
(2023-05-15). African Catholic Bishops Urge G7 Action on Debt, Bank Reform and Aid to Navigate Africa Crises. indybay.org Africa Faith Leaders Urge Passage of New York Taxpayers and International Debt Crises Protection Act (S4747, A2970)…
(2023-05-15). Saturday 5/13: Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. indybay.org SATURDAY MAY 13, 2PM at 518 Valencia, San Francisco to SATURDAY MAY 13, 2PM at 518 Valencia, San Francisco to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba.
(2023-05-15). Biden Family 'Got $1 Million From Romania' While Joe Vowed to Clean Up Corruption: GOP 'Influence-peddling' Probe Into $10M in Foreign Cash Reveals Hunter Set Up 15 Companies After His Dad Became VP and Lay Out How Money Came from China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Tipi Erected At Thacker Pass; Law Enforcement Issues Final Warning. popularresistance.org Peehee Mu'huh, Nevada – On Thursday, the Humboldt County Sheriff's department issued a final warning to Indigenous land defenders at Thacker Pass. Members of law enforcement are demanding that the land defenders vacate a service road leading into the lithium mining operation. The Indigenous land defenders have erected a tipi on a proposed water line, set to feed lithium development at the rate of 500,000 gallons for every ton of lithium processed. | Dorece Sam, an enrolled member of the Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, spoke during a Facebook livestream on Friday, saying "Mother's Day is coming up. This here…
(2023-05-15). Friday 5/12: Empowering People of Color Open Mic. indybay.org Our Empowering People of Color Open Mic will take place at La Peña Cultural Center, located at 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2023-05-15). OEA Claremont Middle School Strike Picket to Stop Building Trades Workers from Crossing Lines. indybay.org Dozens of OEA striking teachers and community supporters picketed to shut down a construction project at the Claremont Middle School. Most unions walked but the UBC Carpenters worked behind the picket lines…
(2023-05-15). Striking Writers Guild Member Boots Riley Shout Out To Striking OEA Teachers. indybay.org Oakland film maker and musician Boots Riley gave a shout out to striking OEA teachers supporting their struggle.
(2023-05-15). On 75th Anniversary of Nakba Speak Out In SF While SF Mayor In Israel Supporting Zionists. indybay.org On the 75th anniversary of Nabka, a rally was held in San Francisco. Speakers talked about SF mayor London Breed's visit to Israel to support the apartheid Zionist regime and the continued police murders of Black youth in the City by her police.
(2023-05-15). The myth of affordable housing is demolished by "minimum income requirements" indybay.org 2008 Protest In Front Of The California Hotel By Tenants Facing Illegal Evictions By The John Stewart Company & the dissolved Oakland Community Housing, Inc. Photo by Lydia Gans.
(2023-05-15). David Lammy: Washington's Man in Labour. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Nkosi Mandela On South Africa Resisting Israeli Apartheid. popularresistance.org In 1999, South African anti-apartheid activist and revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela visited Gaza and said, "We know too well our freedom is not complete without the freedom of the Palestinians." | Since his death in 2013, Mandela's unifying message of decolonization reverberated across the globe. The anti-colonial, anti-apartheid struggle that he led to end racial segregation and transform South Africa into a democratic nation has been lauded by Palestinians, who have drawn parallels between Israeli occupation and apartheid to the situation that Black South Africans faced. | Joining Mnar Adley for this week's…
(2023-05-15). Call For Solidarity From The #EkoniAci Movement. popularresistance.org In order to enforce the moratorium on logging on their territory, Nitaskinan, members of the Atikamekw of Manawan are currently setting up a new blockade. It is located at km 16 on the road to Manawan, north of St-Michel-des-Saints. Logging companies have been informed that they will not be able to return with their machinery when the thaw occurs on May 19th. We need to be many to ensure that they respect this instruction. | It is possible to come now to help set up the camp. Those who can free themselves, the most sensitive moments are likely to be from May 19 to 26. The blockade will remain in place afterwards…
(2023-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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,…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 7 benefits of regular physical activity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Fitness training balances five elements of good health. Your overall exercise plan should include aerobic fitness, strength training, core exercises, balance training, and flexibility and stretching. It isn't necessary to fit each of these elements into every fitness session, but including them in your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life. Exercise…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). 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…
(2023-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-15). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-15). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-15). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-15). Google: Stop Aiding Abortion Prosecutors. indybay.org Google went back on its commitment to keep abortion-seekers safe…
(2023-05-15). US Further Militarizes The Border As COVID-Era Restrictions Expire. popularresistance.org On May 11, Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy, expired—precipitating a surge in migrants crossing the US—Mexico border. Title 42 used the COVID-19 public health emergency as an excuse to swiftly expel migrants to Mexico. The expiration of the policy has fueled a surge in migration across the Southern border as migrants reportedly are trying to get into the US either before Title 42 restrictions expire to avoid Biden's new immigration measures, or after, fueled by a rumor that the end of Title 42 will make immigration easier. | Although Biden campaigned on being more "humane" towards migrants, th…
(2023-05-15). "Israel Is Built on the Ruins of Hundreds of Palestinian Villages" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Unspoken Divisions within NATO. Turkey is "Sleeping with the Enemy". Turkey's Elections, Washington Wants to Get Rid of Erdogan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…
(2023-05-15). Tuesday 5/16: Down with Biden/Trump Persecution of Immigrants! No Human Being is Illegal! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-05-15). Three Face Felonies For Allegedly Flyering Near Home Of Georgia Trooper. popularresistance.org Bartow County, Georgia — More than 3 Ω months after Georgia State Patrol agents killed forest defender Manuel 'Tortuguita' Esteban Paez Terán during a raid on the Weelaunee Forest, officials still refuse to name the officers responsible for their death or take any steps toward bringing them to justice. | After months of waiting, it appears that activists and community members have begun stepping up to provide transparency themselves. | In late April, researchers with the Atlanta Community Press Collective released the names of six Georgia State Patrol SWAT agents believed to be involved in Tortuguita'
(2023-05-15). U.S. Meddling Contributed to the Russia-Ukraine War, It's Time We Stop Meddling Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Saturday 5/13: Climate Chaos: An Existential Crisis. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | also by ZOOM Please register in advance at | bit.ly/ClimateChaos-230506 | to receive your personal link to participate in this event online…
(2023-05-15). Biden Unilaterally Extends 'National Emergency' Targeting Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Thursday 5/18: Rally To Stop The San Francisco Laguna Honda Discharges Defend Laguna Honda Hospital. indybay.org 375 Laguna Honda Blvd across from Forrest Hill Muni Station | San Francisco…
(2023-05-15). Friday 5/19: SF Speak Out At SF Chinese Consulate- Hands Off Namibian Labor Lawyer Beukes & Miners. indybay.org San Francisco Chinese Consulate | Laguna and Geary St. | San Francisco…
(2023-05-15). Sunday 5/21: An encounter with artist Leslie Goldberg's work — THE FAMILY OF MAN. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary or | Zoom: zoom.us/j/93364966626?pwd=ckI5NVMxZ1ZxaDhQRHIzMWZ5QUcvZz09…
(2023-05-15). Sunday 5/28: Wayne Hsiung: How Plant Based Food Can Save Our Planet! indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | or Zoom zoom.us/j/95783978540?pwd=TEdPcCt4TU1PL2ljSG1FQUxrazZBQT09…
(2023-05-15). Gig Work Is Getting Dangerous. popularresistance.org In recent months, stories of rideshare drivers and delivery workers carjacked, robbed, or even killed on the job have made headlines around the country. Now, growing research shows that there is an all-out crisis in app-based work. | This May, Gig Workers Rising, PowerSwitch Action, and ACRE released new research that suggests the safety crisis among app workers — especially app workers of color — is escalating. They found that in 2022, at least 31 app workers — three-quarters of them people of color — were murdered while working. | That's more app workers murdered than we have been able t…
(2023-05-15). OPENING THE FRONT LINE AGAINST APARTHEID! A celebration of the mass strikes of 1973. indybay.org There will be an international panel on the 1973 anniversary of the South Africa Duban worker uprising against the apartheid regime.
(2023-05-15). "We left everything behind" — the Nakba at 75. electronicintifada.net Survivors are determined to educate the young about how they were uprooted.
(2023-05-15). Poland: U.S. delivers first HIMARS rocket launchers to Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMay 15, 2023 Poland receives first HIMARS rocket launchers from US Poland has received the first batch of HIMARS rocket artillery launchers from the United States to strengthen its army amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials have said. Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak told reporters on Monday that the delivery was destined for Poland's 16th …
(2023-05-15). Poland: Pentagon, NATO reach milestone in plans for direct confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 15, 2023 US demonstrates readiness to reinforce NATO battlegroup in Poland The United States has shown its ability to rapidly deploy reinforcements to the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Poland, expanding its capabilities from a battalion to a brigade-level element. This advancement aligns with NATO's new Force Model, designed to strengthen the …
(2023-05-15). "We, the democratic, pro-Western political parties of Georgia" vow NATO membership, "de-occupation" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMay 12, 2023 Pro-Western Opposition Parties: "Georgia Faces International Isolation" Pro-Western opposition parties issued a joint statement today accusing the ruling Georgian Dream of "once again" threatening Georgia's European and Euro-Atlantic future, saying the country is facing the real risk of the international isolation and of being left in Russia's sphere of influence…. The …
(2023-05-15). Georgia: American proconsul again orders Russian forces out of Abkhazia, South Ossetia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2May 15, 2023 The question there is, why is Putin giving this "gift" to Georgia now? — Kelly Degnan The US Ambassador to Georgia responds to the issue of the resumption of direct flights with Russia. "…I think most Georgians would be much happier to have Putin withdraw Russian forces from Abkhazia and Tskhinvali, …
(2023-05-15). Russia downs British-supplied long-range missile as Zelensky and Sunak declare "jets coalition" wsws.org Central to NATO's plans to defeat Russia and force regime change in Moscow is aerial supremacy over the Ukrainian battlefield. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Zelensky said, "We want to create this jet coalition."
(2023-05-15). In the dead of night, teachers union shuts down 9-day strike in Oakland, California. wsws.org The union announced a tentative agreement with Oakland Unified School District at 3: 00 in the morning, unilaterally ending the strike. The tentative agreement gives workers essentially nothing above the district's original proposal and paves the way for massive budget cuts.
(2023-05-15). "The CWU treat us like nothing and bow down to Royal Mail demands" wsws.org Royal Mail workers are continuing to speak out against the brutal work regime being enforced by the company and the Communication Workers Union.
(2023-05-15). Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee resolution: It is time to declare our own red lines in the fight against Royal Mail and the CWU bureaucracy. wsws.org Sunday night's meeting of…
(2023-05-15). Erdoƒüan, Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu advance to run-off in Turkish presidential election. wsws.org The outcome reveals the bankruptcy of the bourgeois opposition, which the pseudo-left supported as an "alternative" to Erdoƒüan's right-wing government.
(2023-05-15). Tensions over China at G7 finance meeting amid deepening banking crisis. wsws.org Behind a show of unity on the Ukraine war, there were signs of developing tensions as financial problems, centred in the US, continue to grow and the world economy slows significantly amid differences over the issue of China.
(2023-05-15). German pseudo-left groups defend union's wage cut for public service workers. wsws.org The role of the pseudo-left groups is to line up behind the unions and defend them against the angry opposition of workers.
(2023-05-15). Homeland Security chief Mayorkas boasts of "success" of Biden's crackdown on asylum seekers. wsws.org Mayorkas appeared on Sunday television news programs to promote the Biden administration's post-Title 42 attack on asylum-seeking migrants.
(2023-05-15). Witness to a social crime: The reality of US immigrant child detention. wsws.org American imperialism justifies its military provocations against Russia by claiming to defend "democracy" and "freedom" abroad. This WSWS article provides a detailed review of conditions at one immigrant child detention facility.
(2023-05-15). DeSantis, "MAGA" Republicans and WSJ editorial board lionize vigilante killer Daniel Penny. wsws.org Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is just the latest right-wing killer to be venerated by the financial oligarchs and their puppets in the Republican Party.
(2023-05-15). New Zealand Labour government boosts military spending. wsws.org The Labour government is presiding over a major military build-up as it deepens its involvement in the war in Ukraine while preparing to join the US and Australia in a war against China.
(2023-05-15). Australian Labor government's belated aged care pay rise will not resolve dire conditions for workers or residents. wsws.org The 15 percent pay increase will only bring wages up to around $28 per hour. This does not even begin to make up for years of real wage cuts or keep pace with the cost of living.
(2023-05-15). The Clarios strike and the global counteroffensive of the working class. wsws.org The issuance of an injunction against Clarios workers shows that the ruling class views the walkout as a struggle with far-reaching national and international implications.
(2023-05-15). "UPS destroys human beings": Current and former UPS workers speak out as contract deadline looms. wsws.org With a July 31 strike deadline looming at UPS, 340,000 workers across the US are determined to win back concessions bargained away over generations by the pro-corporate bureaucracy of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
(2023-05-15). New Zealand police extend investigation into Pike River mine disaster until the end of 2023. wsws.org Police are delaying their decision on whether to lay charges over the 2010 Pike River mine disaster that killed 29 people, until after the October election.
(2023-05-15). This week in history: May 15-21. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-05-15). Australian university unions cover up cuts in Labor's budget. wsws.org Both the CPSU and the NTEU are hiding the reality that the Labor government is deepening the funding cuts to Australia's public universities.
(2023-05-15). Talk World Radio: Keyanna Jones: Stop Cop City. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-15). Biden breaks all-time record for most weapons sold during fiscal year. mronline.org 
The U.S. President, who has constantly held up the banner of human rights in his policies with non-friendly states, has sold weapons to the majority of 'autocratic' states in 2022.
(2023-05-15). European 'strategic autonomy' and the perception of reality. mronline.org 
French President Emmanuel Macron's statement in China about developing "strategic autonomy" from the United States is empty posturing intended for the domestic French market.
(2023-05-15). Law Pod UK latest episode: Navigating the Reservoir of Retained EU Law. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
On May the 10th the government announced that a fundamental change to the Retained EU Law Bill. As you will hear from Episode 184, I discuss with Sam Willis of the Public Law Project the so called sunsetting clauses in the bill which would have repealed all EU legislation at the end of the year, …
(2023-05-15). Southern governors' use of immigrants as pawns creates emergency in Chicago. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Bags of clothing, rolled up and unrolled thin mattresses, pillows just purchased at a Family Dollar store, and blankets were all over the floors with children, women, and men crowded together under and on top of those blankets. The lucky ones had their heads on an available pillow. In the next room, people were eating …
(2023-05-15). N.C. Gov. Cooper joins battle against GOP supermajority on abortion rights. peoplesworld.org 
RALEIGH, N.C.—Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C., now the state's sole state governmental bastion against radical right-wing extremism, has gone on the road to preserve full abortion rights in the Tar Heel State. And if the Republican-run state legislature wasn't so lopsidedly gerrymandered, and if voting rights weren't so shackled—again by those same Republicans—Cooper wouldn't have to …
(2023-05-15). U.N. Indigenous forum tells U.S. and Canada to decommission Great Lakes oil pipeline. peoplesworld.org 
LANSING, Mich.—On Friday, April 28, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called on Canada and the U.S. to decommission Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline, which runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac. Connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, the Straits are the short waterways between the state of Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. In the final report …
(2023-05-15). Corporate donations to Japan's ruling party driving government's anti-China military buildup. peoplesworld.org 
TOKYO—Behind the Japanese government's policies prioritizing a huge military buildup and the promotion of nuclear power generation lies the huge donations made by corporations in the relevant industries to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. New data shows that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party is raking in cash from arms manufacturers and atomic power companies. According …
(2023-05-15). Fascist protesters outnumbered by LGBTQ supporters at Cleveland drag story hour. peoplesworld.org 
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Supporters of the LGBTQ community vastly outnumbered fascist demonstrators at a Drag Story Hour event here over the weekend. On Saturday, May 13, a handful of fascist demonstrators, religious fundamentalists, and their allies gathered outside of a local theater on the west side of Cleveland to intimidate and threaten children and families participating in …
(2023-05-15). Khader Adnan's martyrdom and Israel's abuse of Palestinian prisoners. therealnews.com 
The death of Khader Adnan in Israeli detention during a hunger strike on May 2 of this year sparked mourning worldwide and a general strike in occupied Palestine. The 45-year-old Adnan was on his 87th day of hunger strike while serving a sentence for his 12th arrest by the Israeli state at the time of his death. A baker by trade and a father to nine children, Adnan was the first Palestinian to die of hunger strike in an Israeli prison since 1992. As a spokesperson for Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Adnan first captured the world's attention when he launched a hunger strike from behind bars in 2011, sparking a g…
(2023-05-15). Gaza refugees still dream of return. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Farah Ejlah, 22, sits in her small crafts shop in Gaza City, where she sells handmade accessories and trinkets. Most of Ejlah's crafts are related to a place called Beer al-Sabe' (Beersheba), in the Naqab desert, 41 kilometers north of Gaza. | Farah was born and raised in Gaza and has never left the small coastal enclave. But when she dreams, she dreams of Beer al-Sabe'. For Farah, Ga…
(2023-05-15). Jeremy Corbyn: Unite to end the Nakba. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On 15 May, Palestinians will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, their violent eviction from their homes and their land by Israeli forces. Nakba means catastrophe — and how else could you describe the ethnic cleansing of two-thirds of t…
(2023-05-15). Study: Smoking Too Much Weed Increases Risk of Heart Disease. moguldom.com Medical advice on weed keeps getting more and more confusing. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, drugs containing cannabinoids (a type of chemical in marijuana) may help treat certain rare forms of epilepsy, nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, and loss of appetite and weight loss associated with HIV/AIDS. It has …
(2023-05-15). Black America Responds To Ja Morant Getting Suspended Over Displaying Gun, Again. moguldom.com National Basketball League star Ja Morant is in hot water—again. The Memphis Grizzlies player has been suspended another time after a video surfaced recently on social media showing the star guard holding a gun. The video popped up on May 13, and the Grizzlies announced the suspension on May 14, two months after the NBA …
(2023-05-15). Federal Reserve's Bostic Suggests No Interest Rate Cuts, Even If Recession Hits America. moguldom.com Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said Monday he does not expect any interest-rate cuts this year and well into 2024, even if there's a recession. If anything, rates will go up because inflation is probably stickier than financial markets are betting. The Fed raised its key interest rate by a quarter-point in …
(2023-05-15). Wagner Chief Denies Claims That He Offered Ukraine Russian Troop Positions. news.antiwar.com Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, dismissed claims made by The Washington Post that he offered Ukraine Russian troop positions in exchange for a Ukrainian withdrawal from Bakhmut, calling the report "laughable." "Reading this is of course nice. It means I am not only fighting for Russia but Zelensky is also …
(2023-05-15). Beijing to build global platform for science and technology. ecns.cn The 2023 Zhongguancun Forum is scheduled to be held in Beijing from May 25 to 30, and State leaders, foreign dignitaries, heads of international science and technology organizations, diplomatic envoys and business representatives will be invited to the opening ceremony.
(2023-05-15). CNOOC offshore oil and gas platform sets new record. ecns.cn The installation of the offshore oil and gas platform on Saturday in the eastern waters of the South China Sea, which weighs more than 15,000 tons, sets a new weight record for China's offshore oil and gas platform dynamic positioning float-over installation.
(2023-05-15). CIIE 2023 draws more new companies, startups. ecns.cn More new companies and start-ups are expected to participate in this year's China International Import Expo compared to the fifth one, with an initial planning of 500 start-ups and projects, said a spokesperson during its media briefing on Sunday.
(2023-05-15). G7 leaders' 'coercion' talk about China seen as ironic. ecns.cn The recent disputes over technology between the West and China seem to be a matter of who cast the first stone.
(2023-05-15). Chinese company develops effective COVID booster. ecns.cn An elderly man in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, received a shot of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine as a booster on Saturday. It was the country's first COVID-19 vaccine based on messenger RNA technology.
(2023-05-15). Population of big cities dropping slightly. ecns.cn The permanent resident population of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, exceeded 18.73 million as of the end of 2022, a slight reduction of around 76,500 from a year ago.
(2023-05-15). Psittacosis cases reported in Chinese cities. ecns.cn Psittacosis cases have been reported in some cities of China, with patients suffering from days of fever and coughs.
(2023-05-15). Chinese aerial remote sensing system obtains mountain, glacier detection data. ecns.cn A Chinese aerial remote sensing system has obtained effective mountain glacier detection data through an ongoing combined detection experiment.
(2023-05-15). Cities across Northern China issue first high-temperature alert. ecns.cn Many localities across Northern China have issued the first high-temperature orange warning this year. Experts warned that drought in the north and flooding in the south may become more frequent.
(2023-05-15). Upper blocks on Enping20-4 platform successfully installed. ecns.cn The upper blocks on the 15,000-ton "Enping-20-4" offshore drilling platform, have been successfully docked with a submarine jacket in south China's on Sunday.
(2023-05-15). Breathtaking scenery of Mount Gurla Mandata in Tibet. ecns.cn Blue sky and Mount Gurla Mandata (Namo Nanyi) are reflected in a lake, creating a tranquil scenery in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 13, 2023.
(2023-05-15). Fast-lane entry and exit services restored in Shanghai. ecns.cn Fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports in Shanghai were restored on Monday, facilitating the cross-border travel of Chinese citizens and foreign nationals.
(2023-05-15). More Than 400 Perish in Floods and Landslides in Democratic Republic of Congo. orinocotribune.com Bushushu, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo—On Thursday, May 4, under the effect of heavy rain, the Nyamukubi and Chishova rivers burst their banks, causing major mudslides and landslides. In the affected areas, the damage is enormous: Entire villages have been devastated by the waters and the assessments are still provisional. |
(2023-05-15). An Absurd Scene at G7: The Bandit Leader Ran for Police Chief. dissidentvoice.org 
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT The Group of Seven (G7) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting that ended on Saturday did not name China in the joint statement, nor did it mention the so-called economic coercion that has been hyped for a long time. Nonetheless, it is hard to say the G7 is returning to rationality …
(2023-05-15). Sanders, Jayapal lan town hall on healthcare as human right to promote Medicare for All bill. nationofchange.org "There are millions of people who would like to go to a doctor but cannot afford to do so," said Sanders. "This is an outrage. In America, your health and your longevity should not be dependent on your wealth."
(2023-05-15). Michael Hudson on de-dollarizartion. indybay.org Krugman is saying that other people have no reason at all for what they're doing. And when they move out of the dollar, there's no reason for them to do it. And obviously, if you read the speeches of what these countries, foreign ministers and central bankers say, they explain just why they're doing what they're doing… | There are certain things that you just can't discuss in polite society.
(2023-05-15). Why Doom-Scroll When So Much is Possible? dissidentvoice.org 
Roger Bannister on May 6, 1954 The first professional one-mile race was held in London on July 26, 1855. Charles Westhall won with a time of 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Over the next 90 years, the time was slowly but surely whittled down to 4: 01.4 by Sweden's Gunder Hagg on July 17, 1945. Nine …
(2023-05-15). Divest, decarbonize and disassociate — inside the bold new push to get fossil fuels off campus. nationofchange.org As pandemic restrictions fade, students are finding innovative ways to end higher ed's many ties to the fossil fuel industry.
(2023-05-15). King Tides at Devil's Churn, Oregon. dissidentvoice.org 
And yet, once back from the hike, the low tides churning up as the tide shifts toward the rising tide, the news is never ending. The insanity of the West, the insanity of the lies, more lies and black magic lies of the US media, as well as the zombies walking the streets and even …
(2023-05-15). The first step to fixing the electoral collegeÔøº. nationofchange.org If we keep up the fight and get enough states on board, America will never again elect a president who loses the national popular vote.
(2023-05-15). En el Día Internacional de las Familias: El amor es ley. cubadebate.cu En el contexto de la 16ta Jornadas Cubanas contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia, que organiza el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX), donde celebramos que por fin "Por todas las Familias, el Amor es Ley", no podemos dejar de resaltar los beneficios del Código de las Familias que fue aprobado por más del 60 % de los votos favorables de la población en referéndum popular el pasado año.
(2023-05-15). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este lunes 15 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 lunes 15 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-05-15). Headlines for May 15, 2023. democracynow.org Turkish Elections Head to Runoff as Pres. Erdoƒüan Fails to Capture 50% of Vote Against Kilicdaroglu, Thai Voters Back Reform Parties in Sharp Rebuke to Monarchy and Military Gov't, Ukraine Makes Gains in Bakhmut as European Leaders Up Military Support for Zelensky, Israel and Gaza Fighters Agree to Truce After 5 Days of Fighting Kills 33 Palestinians, Powerful Cyclone Kills at Least 6 People in Burma, Destroys Rohingya Refugee Shelters, Death Toll from Kenyan Starvation Cult Tops 200, Including Many Children, Guatemalan Newspaper El Periódico Shutters After Persecution by Giammattei Gov't,…
(2023-05-15). Turkey Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as Erdoğan Faces Toughest Challenge of 2-Decade Rule. democracynow.org 
Turkey's closely watched presidential election is headed to a May 28 runoff, as both incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and his main rival fell short of the 50% needed to win outright in Sunday's vote. Erdoƒüan is facing his toughest challenge since coming to power 20 years ago, as opposition candidate Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu leads a broad coalition in a bid to unseat him amid criticism for his administration's economic policies, weakening Turkey's democracy and poor response to the deadly February earthquakes. Kƒ&plusm…
(2023-05-15). Ongoing Catastrophe: Israel Threatens New Mass Expulsions as Palestinians, U.N. Mark 75th Nakba Anniversary. democracynow.org 
Palestinians across the globe are marking the 75th anniversary of the Nakba ("catastrophe" in Arabic), when some 700,000 Palestinians fled from or were violently expelled from their homes upon Israel's founding in 1948. The occasion comes as five days of fighting, that killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza and two people in Israel, was brought to a stop this weekend after the Israeli army and the militant group Islamic Jihad agreed to a Egyptian-brokered ceasefire. Today the United Nations is holding its first-ever high-level special meeting to commemorate the Nakba. We host a roundtable discussion wit…
(2023-05-15). Palestinos recuerdan el Día de la Nakba o catástrofe palestina. telesurtv.net El día de la Nakba hace referencia al 15 de mayo de 1948 cuando inició el éxodo forzado del pueblo palestino, como consecuencia de la creación del Estado de Israel.
(2023-05-15). Ejército israelí asesina a otro joven palestino en Nablus. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación también irrumpieron en el campo de refugiados de Aqabat Jaber, en la ciudad de Areeha, y en la zona de Silat Al-Harithiya, al oeste de Yenín.
(2023-05-15). Líder opositor negocia un Gobierno de coalición en Tailandia. telesurtv.net Move Forward se vio impulsado por una oleada de entusiasmo entre los jóvenes por su programa liberal y sus promesas de cambios audaces.
(2023-05-15). Se cumplen 107 años de la invasión de EE.UU. a República Dominicana. telesurtv.net La resistencia del pueblo dominicano a la invasión estadounidense se manifestó en la batalla de La Barranquita.
(2023-05-15). Reeligen a presidente del Parlamento ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net Virgilio Saquicela obtuvo 96 votos de las bancadas de la Unión por la Esperanza, el Partido Social Cristiano y de legisladores independientes.
(2023-05-15). Sondeo revela que 75 % de peruanos rechaza gestión de Boluarte. telesurtv.net Encuesta señala que solo el 16 por ciento de los ciudadanos aprueba la gestión de la jefa de Estado designada tras golpe de Estado legislativo del 7 de diciembre pasado.
(2023-05-15). Reportan más de 200.000 desplazados por inundaciones en Somalia. telesurtv.net Se han inundado viviendas y tierras de cultivo, mientras que escuelas y centros de salud han tenido que cerrar.
(2023-05-15). Presidente Erdogan encabeza resultados no oficiales en elecciones de Türkiye. t.co El candidato de una coalición de partidos encabezada por el gobernante, Justicia y Desarrollo (AK) avanza con más del 50 por ciento de un recuento parcial de las papeletas.
(2023-05-15). Argentina anuncia medidas para controlar la alta inflación. telesurtv.net Elevar la tasa de interés de los plazos fijos en seis puntos porcentual y la intervención del Banco Central en el mercado de cambios, entre las medidas a implementar este lunes.
(2023-05-15). Muere la activistas pro-eutanasia Cecilia Heyder en Chile. telesurtv.net Durante años Heyder se abocó a la defensa de diversas causas relacionadas con los derechos humanos incluyendo el derecho a un "buen morir" en la última etapa de su vida.
(2023-05-15). Prisioneros palestinos en cárceles israelíes realizan huelga de hambre. telesurtv.net Esta medida de los reos es en protesta por las políticas represivas en las cárceles de Israel, que mantiene a cientos de palestinos prisioneros.
(2023-05-15). Rusia afirma que repelió ataque de Ucrania en Artiómovk (Bajmut). telesurtv.net En el marco de su gira relámpago por varios países europeos, el mandatario ucraniano se reunió este domingo con el canciller de Alemania, Olaf Scholz.
(2023-05-15). Oposición en Tailandia domina recuento de votos tras comicios. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 52 millones de personas fueron elegibles para elegir miembros de la Cámara Baja de 500 miembros.
(2023-05-15). Comicios en provincias argentinas cierran con victoria del oficialismo. telesurtv.net Frente de Todos vence en Salta, La Pampa, Tierra del Fuego y San Juan. Reportan amplia participación ciudadana.
(2023-05-15). Tiroteo provoca dos muertos y cinco heridos en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento ningún sospechoso ha sido detenido. Dos jóvenes murieron baleados en otros incidentes.
(2023-05-15). Salvadoreños demandan juzgar a autores de masacre del Sumpul. telesurtv.net Ocurrió el 14 de mayo de 1980. Más de 600 campesinos fueron baleados o murieron ahogados. Nadie ha sido juzgado por el crimen.
(2023-05-15). øConoces cuáles son los tipos de familias que existen?>. telesurtv.net La composición del hogar ha cambiado en las últimas décadas y las sociedades actuales son un ejemplo de la evolución, por eso teleSUR te presenta estas modificaciones en el marco del Día Internacional de la Familia.
(2023-05-15). Autoridad electoral confirma histórica segunda vuelta en Türkiye. t.co El actual mandatario, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, y su principal rival, el socialdemócrata Kemal Kiliçdaroglu, disputarán la Presidencia en un balotaje que se celebrará el 28 de mayo.
(2023-05-15). Concluye periodo para juzgar a 250 bolsonaristas en Brasil. telesurtv.net Desde el 24 de abril al 7 de mayo fueron acusados por el Supremo Tribunal Federal unos 550 bolsonaristas, vinculados a la intentona golpista de enero pasado en Brasilia.
(2023-05-15). Bolivia busca investigar y sancionar casos de pederastia. telesurtv.net La propuesta fue elaborada por el Gobierno ante los hechos aberrantes cometidos por el jesuita español Alfonso Pedrajas.
(2023-05-15). António Guterres aborda en Jamaica temas críticos del Caribe. telesurtv.net Se espera que, tras su reunión del lunes, Guterres y Holness ofrezcan una rueda de prensa conjunta.
(2023-05-15). Tres provincias argentinas eligen a sus autoridades regionales. telesurtv.net A pesar de las fuertes críticas del Gobierno y de organizaciones políticas y sociales, la Corte Suprema interrumpió el proceso eleccionario en Tucumán por fecha indefinida.
(2023-05-15). Juicio contra Guillermo Lasso iniciara esta semana en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador aprobó el proceso judicial contra el presidente Guillermo Lasso con el apoyo de 88 diputados.
(2023-05-15). Policía brasilero asesina a cuatro colegas en una comisaría. telesurtv.net El sospechoso fue identificado como fiscalizador de la Policía Civil y se encontraba fuera de servicio en el momento del crimen.
(2023-05-15). Presidente argentino felicita a gobernadores reelectos. telesurtv.net Los ministros del Interior, Eduardo "Wado" de Pedro y de Economía, Sergio Massa, también se unieron al presidente Alberto Fernández en las felicitaciones.
(2023-05-15). Sube a 27 los muertos por accidente vial en Tamaulipas, México. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Tamaulipas y autoridades de Protección Civil confirmaron la cifra de fallecidos en el accidente de tránsito.
(2023-05-15). Ciclón Mocha deja al menos tres muertos en Myanmar. telesurtv.net A su paso por Myanmar el ciclón Mocha destruyó 864 casas, 27 edificios religiosos, 64 escuelas y 14 centros de salud.
(2023-05-15). Más 670 personas han muerto por enfrentamientos en Sudán. telesurtv.net La Acnur indicó que al menos 200.000 sudaneses han cruzado a países vecinos escapando de los enfrentamientos armados y la violencia.
(2023-05-15). Aliados de Erdogan logran mayoría parlamentaria en Türkiye. twitter.com El presidente Receo Tayyip Erdogan ganó los comicios del domingo, pero sin alcanzar la mayoría requerida para vencer en primera vuelta.
(2023-05-15). Cierran colegios electorales en comicios generales en Türkiye. telesurtv.net El presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan y el opositor Kemal Kiliçdaroglu son los candidatos favoritos a ganar el proceso electoral de este domingo.
(2023-05-15). Papa Francisco aboga por la paz en conflicto israelí-palestino. telesurtv.net El Sumo Pontífice señaló que en los enfrentamientos "han perdido la vida personas inocentes, también mujeres y niños".
(2023-05-15). Amplían emergencia sanitaria por brote de dengue en Perú. telesurtv.net Las autoridades ampliaron la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria por 120 días a partir del 25 de mayo.
(2023-05-15). Gobierno de Colombia propone al ELN cese al fuego territorial. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano Gustavo Petro anunció su propuesta durante su paso por el departamento de Nariño y tras conocerse una carta del grupo.
(2023-05-15). Thursday 6/8: Three Local Poets Read Recent Work Including A New Spin On Ovid's Metamorphoses. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-05-15). Sollen Erzieher Heranwachsenden Grenzen setzen? 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 …
(2023-05-15). The roots of Sudan's crisis. peoplesdispatch.org NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha analyses the escalating situation in Sudan where fighting has broken out between the army and the paramilitary RSF. He explains the reasons for the divisions within the security establishment, the role of regional players such as Egypt and the UAE, and the risks of the conflict spreading to other countries in the Horn of Africa.
(2023-05-15). Anti-junta parties dominate Thai elections but may struggle to form government. peoplesdispatch.org The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party emerged as the largest parties in the parliament. However, pro-junta parties still have a better chance of forming the government…
(2023-05-15). First Person Singular: We'll Stop When Wars Do. progressive.org As the perpetual war machine churns on, CODEPINK won't stop fighting for an 'economy of peace.'
(2023-05-15). Pregnant and Nursing Workers Finally See New Protections. progressive.org Two recently passed laws guarantee time off for doctor visits and privacy for pumping, among other accommodations.
(2023-05-15). Classification Reform Bill Would Give President, Security Agencies Even More Power To Maintain Secrets. thedissenter.org 
(2023-05-15). National Decline — 13 Years Of Tory Failure. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: The local elections confirmed what was on the mind of the electorate. They voted tactically to get rid of a political party that has emphatically failed at everything it has touched. And it is true to say that the continued divisive output from senior Tories is yet more evidence of their failure …
(2023-05-15). The Weekly Round-up: Scrapping the 'sunset clause', the Public Order Act 2023, and Trump guilty of sexual abuse. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news On Wednesday, it was announced a committee of MPs will examine the Metropolitan Police's treatment of protesters at the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May. A total of 64 people were arrested on the day of the coronation, 52 of which were made because police feared protesters intended to disrupt proceedings. …
(2023-05-15). Venezuela to Encourage Scientific Training Among Young People. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Science and Technology Minister Gabriela Jimenez announced that Venezuela will encourage the study of careers related to chemistry and petrochemistry through its Scientific Route program. | RELATED: | As part of these educational efforts, young students from the National Institute for Socialist Training and Education (INCES) toured the National Center for Chemical Technology (CNTQ) facilities located in Caracas Cit…
(2023-05-15). Russian University to Host Chinese Language Competition. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Irkutsk State University (ISU) will host the finals of the All-Russian Chinese Language Competition "Chinese Language is a Bridge" among all age groups: primary school pupils, secondary school pupils, and students. | RELATED: | The "Chinese Language is a Bridge" contest is of worldwide scale and gives students and school pupils from 150 countries an opportunity to show their knowledge of the Chinese culture, history, geography, and litera…
(2023-05-15). Calls Are Open for the Durban Filmmart 2023. telesurenglish.net The leading event of the African film industry, the Durban FilmMart (DFM), will return for its 14th edition under the theme "African Constellations, a Celebration of the Rich Diversity of the African Film Industry" from 21-24 July 2023 in Durban. | RELATED: | DFM invites participants to a 4-day in-person industry programme, an important milestone in the digital transformation. This year's thematic programme will focus on champions of…
(2023-05-15). BRICS Attracts Interest From a Number of Countries: Pandor. telesurenglish.net Naledi Pandor, South Africa's Foreign Affairs Minister addressed the South African line ministry on 'Strengthening Partnerships for a Fairer and More Equitable Global System'. | RELATED: | She noted that one way to advance the context of global cooperation is to create influential formations that will work with the United Nations to promote an inclusive forward-looking international development agenda. BRICS can play such a transformative role.
(2023-05-15). Tamaulipas Accident Leaves 26 Mexicans Dead. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, a collision between a freight truck and a van caused the death of 26 Mexicans. The accident occurred on the Hidalgo-Zaragoza highway, in the state of Tamaulipas. | RELATED: | After the impact, the two vehicles ended up on fire. The trailer of the truck was not found when Civil Protection agents arrived. They found the bodies of a child and a woman. | Later, when the firefighters managed to put out the fire caus…
(2023-05-15). Czech Workers Go on Strike Against Spending Cuts. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions (CMKOS) declared a strike in rejection of severe budget cuts announced by right-wing Prime Minister Petr Fiala's administration. | RELATED: | "This is a very serious situation for us. We are convinced that every imaginable limit has been exceeded," said Josef Stredula, the spokesperson of CKMOS, the largest trade union centre. | On May 11, the Fiala administration announced…
(2023-05-15). Right-Wing Coalition GERB-UDF to Form Government in Bulgaria. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev asked the coalition formed by Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) and the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF), the largest political forces in the new Parliament, to form a new government. | RELATED: | Radev handed the exploratory mandate to Mariya Gabriel, the GERB-UDF's nominee for prime minister. Gabriel, who is currently the European commissioner for innova…
(2023-05-15). Euthanasia Right Defender Cecilia Heyder Dies in Chile. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Monday, Cecilia Heyder, a well-known Chilean pro-euthanasia and human rights activist, passed away as a result of metastatic cancer, lupus and a blood disorder. | RELATED: | "We will always keep in our memory and spirit her struggles. Cecilia will never die because she lives on in our hearts, thoughts, and memories," her daughter tweeted. | "Our dear Cecilia Heyder, who fought until her last day fo…
(2023-05-15). Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian, Wound Another in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Israeli occupation forces killed one Palestinian and wounded another in clashes sparked by a new military incursion in Nablus, a northern West Bank city. | RELATED: | "Saleh Sabra, 22, was shot dead in the chest during the Israeli aggression in Nablus… Another man was wounded by bullets in the upper extremities," the Palestinian Health Ministry stated. | An Israeli Army spokesman confirmed the operation in Nablus a…
(2023-05-15). Fighting in Darfur Kills 280 Sudanese: NRC. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) reported that at least 280 people died over the weekend in the city of Geneina, the capital of the West Darfur region. | RELATED: | This escalation of violence occurs despite the fact that the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) signed an agreement on Thursday to guarantee the safe flow of international aid and protect civilians and humanitarian personnel. | Signed in the Saudi city of…
(2023-05-15). Japanese Rally Against G7 Summit in Hiroshima. telesurenglish.net Over 200 Japanese people rallied at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in a protest against the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit, carrying banners reading "No War Accomplices" and "No G7." | RELATED: | "Japan is saying it will send a peaceful message of abolishing nuclear weapons to the world through this summit, but at the same time it is seeking to rely on nuclear weapons to achieve 'national security.' This is contradictory," said Ichiro…
(2023-05-15). 392 Yemeni Citizens Evacuated From Sudan. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Yemen's state television station has reported that within the preceding 24 hours, a sum of 392 Yemeni nationals were successfully returned from Sudan and arrived safely in their home country. | Related: | The Yemeni national airline, Yemenia, made the transportation of its citizens by means of two outbound flights to facilitate their repatriation. | On Sunday, the first flight, transporting a total of 197 individuals, arrive…
(2023-05-15). Australian Students Behind on Literacy and Numeracy Skills. telesurenglish.net According to recent research made by the Australian Education Research Organization (AERO), a significant proportion, namely one-fifth, of secondary school students in Australia confront challenges in attaining rudimentary levels of literacy and numeracy. | Related: | On the date of Monday's publication, AERO disclosed a finding indicating that a significant 20% of students embark upon their secondary school education with el…
(2023-05-15). Israeli Cities on Strike Over Controversial Property Tax Law. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel declared their intention to initiate a general strike on Monday regarding a controversial property tax law advanced by the government. | Related: | The proposed law mandates wealthy local authorities to redistribute the earnings derived from commercial real estate business to financially disadvantaged urban areas as an incentive for increased residential development. | Fu…
(2023-05-15). Australian Government Settles Contamination Class Action. telesurenglish.net The government of Australia has agreed to reach a settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning toxic contamination from firefighting foam. | Related: | On Sunday, the Australia government agreed to pay a sum of 132.7 million Australian dollars (88.3 million U.S. dollars) to 30,000 inhabitants residing in seven communities dispersed throughout Australia. These residents had initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Defense, h…
(2023-05-15). UN: 676 People Killed in Sudan Clashes. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Sunday that the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have caused the deaths of 676 individuals as a result of their clashes. | Related: | "Clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have continued for 30 consecutive days, especially in and around Khartoum, killing at least 676 people and injuring 5,576," OCHA said. | As indicate…
(2023-05-15). Asambleas Municipales cubanas elegirán a gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales el 28 de mayo. cubadebate.cu La elección de gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales se realizará el próximo 28 de mayo en toda Cuba, informó Alina Balseiro, presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional. Los delegados a las Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular se reúnen en esa fecha, constituidos en colegios electorales, para elegir en votación libre, directa y secreta a esos funcionarios.
(2023-05-15). Falleció el destacado narrador y comentarista deportivo Roberto Pacheco Martínez. cubadebate.cu El destacado narrador y comentarista deportivo Roberto Pacheco Martínez falleció en horas de la mañana de este lunes en La Habana, informó la redacción deportiva de Radio Rebelde en una nota publicada en su sitio web. Con más de 50 años dedicados a la narración, Pacheco Martínez desarrolló una extensa carrera en esa emisora desde 1972.
(2023-05-15). El Barcelona hará todo lo posible para tener a Messi, hay acercamiento, pero con prudencia. cubadebate.cu En medio de las celebraciones por el título de LaLiga, el Barcelona ya va develando planes para la próxima temporada. Según declaraciones de su presidente, Joan Laporta, y reportes de medios especializados, el regreso de Lionel Messi al conjunto catalán, luego de su cierre con el PSG en junio, sería uno de los objetivos y se están dando pasos.
(2023-05-15). Delegación de mujeres cubanas prosigue visita a Vietnam. cubadebate.cu Una delegación de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) que encabeza su secretaria general, Teresa Amarelle, continúa este lunes en la provincia de Ninh Binh la visita de trabajo que realiza a Vietnam desde el jueves último.
(2023-05-15). Tratamiento judicial a delitos de homicidio y asesinato contra mujeres por causa de violencia de género o familiar. cubadebate.cu La violencia en las relaciones sociales es un fenómeno extendido y de gran preocupación a nivel global, por sus nocivas consecuencias para la convivencia humana. Una de sus manifestaciones más repudiadas es cuando las víctimas son las mujeres. Cuba no está exenta de esta problemática, a pesar de los apreciables avances en la igualdad de género.
(2023-05-15). Polo minero-metalúrgico de Moa, alta prioridad para el país. cubadebate.cu La inyección de divisas que ramas como el turismo, la biotecnología y el níquel buscan proporcionar a la economía suele ocurrir bajo los influjos del bloqueo estadounidense, vaivenes de los precios internacionales, problemas de las cadenas de logística y conflictos geopolíticos a escala global, factores externos que obligan a una mayor eficiencia y previsión.
(2023-05-15). Biden quiere un cerco total del G7 a exportaciones a Rusia. cubadebate.cu El presidente Joe Biden pedirá esta semana a los responsables del Grupo de los Siete imponer un veto casi total a las exportaciones a Rusia, en una cumbre que se desarrollará en la ciudad de Hiroshima entre los días 19 y 21 y tendrá como tema central la guerra en Ucrania, cuyo presidente sigue consiguiendo apoyo militar de varios Gobiernos europeos.
(2023-05-15). Sincronizada al sistema eléctrico nacional unidad de termoeléctrica cienfueguera. cubadebate.cu Luego de un proceso de mantenimiento de 81 días, fue sincronizada al sistema eléctrico nacional la unidad 4 de la central termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, en la provincia de Cienfuegos, con 120 megawatts (MW). Así, la CTE cienfueguera está en pleno funcionamiento y lista para los meses de mayor demanda de electricidad.
(2023-05-15). China será la economía de más rápido crecimiento en 2023, según Comisión Europea. cubadebate.cu Con un incremento proyectado de su PIB de 5.5% en 2023 y 4.7% en 2024, China se convertirá este año en la economía de más rápido crecimiento entre las principales del mundo, según un reporte de la Comisión Europea publicado este lunes, en el cual se prevé que la eurozona crecerá por encima de 0.9% este año y la economía mundial, un 3.1%.
(2023-05-15). Lógica matemática, la lógica común y apotegma martiano de gran actualidad. cubadebate.cu En este acertijo a cuatro manos y dos mentes incentivamos el pensamiento lógico matemático y el del sentido común. También rendimos homenaje a nuestro José Martí, en un aniversario más de su caída en combate. °Manos y mente a la obra!.
(2023-05-15). Texas: Rally demands justice for Aaron Martinez. fightbacknews.org Kaufman, TX – On May 13, a rally was held at the Kaufman County Courthouse in remembrance of Aaron Martinez a man who was viciously murdered by his neighbor Trevor McEuen in Forney, Texas. | Aaron Martinez was a resident of Forney and worked as a horse trainer and was 35 years old when Trevor McEuen shot him to death. | Friends, family members, community members and organizers gathered to show solidarity towards Martinez and his family. In total 150 people came to the rally, many holding signs, and pictures demanding justice for Aaron Martinez and his family. | Carlos Quintanilla, one of the organizers of the e…
(2023-05-15). Brooklyn commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. fightbacknews.org Brooklyn, NY — Several hundred gathered on Saturday, May 13 in Bay Ridge, commonly known as "Little Palestine," to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. | The protest was called by Within Our Lifetime and was endorsed by several anti-imperialist organizations in New York. The afternoon began at 2 p.m. with face painting, music and vendors selling items to attendees. Despite the family-friendly atmosphere, the NYPD brought out a large number of officers trying to curtail the activities. | After a series of chants by Nerdeen Kiswani, Rude Mechanical Orchestra kept spirits militant and energized by…
(2023-05-15). Cuba favors actions in light of global economic crisis. plenglish.com Havana, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba advocated the implementation of agreed upon actions to respond to the current global crisis at the Finance Ministerial Meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Monday.
(2023-05-15). Argentine president highlights electoral results in San Juan. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Argentine President Alberto Fernandez on Monday highlighted the results of the Juntos por San Juan Front in that province, despite interference by the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) in the electoral process.
(2023-05-15). Mexico receives 9.68 million candidates to migrate in three months. plenglish.com Mexico, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Mexico has received 11.3 million applications in the first three months of this year, including 9,418,684 foreigners with the intention of migrating mainly to the United States.
(2023-05-15). Cuba celebrates International Family Day with inclusive code. plenglish.com Havana, May 15 (Prensa Latina The Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party (PCC), Roberto Morales, said on Monday that Cuba is celebrating the International Family Day with a very inclusive legal standard, which typifies and recognizes them from the viewpoint of multiplicity.
(2023-05-15). Human trafficking, the cause of deaths in messianic sect in Kenya. plenglish.com Nairobi, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The lack of organs in some of the bodies recovered during the investigation into a messianic sect in Kenya on Monday shows new clues about the possibility of well-coordinated human trafficking, involving several stockholders.
(2023-05-15). China urges G7 to refrain from harming world with selfish interests. plenglish.com Beijing, May 15 (Prensa Latina) China on Monday urged the Group of Seven (G7) not to affect global development with the selfish interests of its members and to promote the principles of inclusion and openness instead to contribute to stability and growth in the world.
(2023-05-15). CELAC finance ministers discuss global economic crisis. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Finance Ministers from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) are analyzing the possibility of designing a common agenda in response to the global economic crisis.
(2023-05-15). Cuba will keep tendency to control Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com Havana, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Havana, Raul Guinovart, assured that Cuba will keep the tendency to control Covid-19 cases.
(2023-05-15). Khartoum is under new bombings despite truce in Jeddah. plenglish.com Khartoum, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The capital of Sudan continued under air and artillery attacks by both sides, despite the recent agreements reached with international mediation in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Friday.
(2023-05-15). AU and US officials meet in Sudan. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, May 15 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat met with US Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee on Monday in Saudi Arabia to discuss the conflict in Sudan.
(2023-05-15). What's next for migrants on U.S.-Mexico border? america.cgtn.com 
Three days after the end of a pandemic-era immigration policy that allowed the U.S. to deny entry to asylum seekers, the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico is calmer than expected. But deep challenges to U.S. immigration policy remain. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports. …
(2023-05-15). Philippine President's Trip to the United States. journal-neo.org 
On April 30, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the president of the Philippines, departed for a five-day trip to the United States of America. In a way, the trip served as the culmination of a number of in-depth assessments designed to probe the stance of all three significant players in the region who form the field of […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-15). Radio Free Asia: A US Propaganda Organ. journal-neo.org 
On April 26, Mary Zhao, a writer for Radio Free Asia, wrote a bizarre piece attacking China for not providing "transgender girls with necessary medicines," exposing once again the absurd lengths to which the US propagandists will go to undermine a nation it has targeted. The same day, they posted a cartoon of French President […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-15). Big Gambles Heading Into Gusting Headwinds. strategic-culture.org There is no assurance at all that the tech prospect will materialise. It may, but it may not. And that is a huge gamble. | The economic forces — those post war strong tailwinds — that have shaped the last 35 years, and which accelerated gilded journeys through the western 'plentiful era', are no longer blowing in a favourable direction. They were already slowing, but now are reversing. | The winds now have shifted 180 ∞ in direction — they are gusting headwinds. This is a structural shift within a long cycle. There are no quick 'silver bullet' solutions. The 'Cabaret' good-time years are g…
(2023-05-15). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-15). Military Situation In The Gaza Strip On May 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 9, the Israeli regime started an operation AKA "Shield and Arrow" against Gaza by assassinating three high-level commanders of Al-Quds Brigades; | 33 Palestinians were killed and 190 others were wounded as a result of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip; | One Israeli was killed and 77 others were wounded by the Palestinians rocket attacks on the occupied territories; | On May 13, Israel and Islamic Jihad movement have agreed to declare a truce ending five days…
(2023-05-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery radar near Krivaya Luka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Chasov Yar; | The AFU destroyed a command post of Russian Army in Klishchiivka; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 command post, 4 artillery units, 1 air defence asset of the Russian Army in the past 24 hours; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 3 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 1 Gvozdika artill…
(2023-05-15). Russian Artillery Units Purge Rear Of Kyiv's Forces In Donbass Amid Clashes Around Bakhmut. southfront.org 
(2023-05-15). Understanding The Highly Complex World Of Western China Analysis. thealtworld.com 
Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby was I will here attempt to explain some of Colby's comments for the benefit of the average reader, because Colby has been studying these things for many years and his commentary can be a bit advanced and esoteric for the casual punditry consumer. | "The analogy I use is… Taiwan is…
(2023-05-15). Over 1,000 canteens for elderly built across Zibo. ecns.cn Zibo, which has gone viral on Chinese social media for its local barbecue specialty, has built more than 1,000 canteens for the elderly across the city, serving over 300,000 senior customers.
(2023-05-15). G7 members should ask the US to stop bludgeoning and‚ÄÇcurbing other countries in the name of national security: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn No one is more qualified than the U.S. to‚ÄÇbe called out for‚ÄÇeconomic coercion, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded.
(2023-05-15). Syria's return to Arab League serves long-term interests of Arab states: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn As what China pointed out before, Syria's return to the Arab League is conducive to the strength and unity of Arab states, accelerated development and revitalization of the Arab world and peace and stability in the Middle East. This serves the long-term interests of Arab states, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
(2023-05-15). Xi holds talks with Eritrean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing on Monday…
(2023-05-15). Xi replies to letter from Central Asian students at China University of Petroleum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping recently replied to a letter from Central Asian students at China University of Petroleum, encouraging them to make greater contributions to the promotion of ties between China and Central Asian countries.
(2023-05-15). Soybean research project from Hong Kong launched to Tiangong space station. ecns.cn The specimens of rhizobia (soybean nitrogen fixing bacteria) were sent into space by the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft that was launched on May 10, 2023.
(2023-05-15). Daily life of students in Tibet boarding school. ecns.cn Students from a high school in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, welcomed sports day. A student invited his mother to come and watch together.
(2023-05-15). Canadian Tulip Festival 2023 kicks off in Ottawa. ecns.cn The 70-year-old Canadian Tulip Festival is a citywide event in spring. More than one million tulips will bloom throughout the city during this year's 11-day Festival, attracting visitors from all over the world. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-15). Multicultural drumming festival held in Montreal's Chinatown. ecns.cn Drummers and dance teams from different ethnicities gathered in Montreal's Chinatown to celebrate Asian Heritage Month on Saturday.
(2023-05-15). World's largest pump track park opens in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Pump tracks are playgrounds or sports facilities for bikers, skateboarders or scooter riders. Using their arms and legs, riders can pump their bikes, boards or scooters around the tracks consisting of jumps, rollers and banked turns. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-15). Newborn baby Francois' langurs make first public debut. ecns.cn Two newborn Francois' langurs met the public at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-15). SCOTUS Case May Slash Regulation of Everything From Workers' Rights to Clean Air. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-15). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: How Private Equity Plunders The Economy. levernews.com On this week's bonus episode of Lever Time Premium, exclusively for The Lever's supporting subscribers: We're sharing two separate interviews that cover everything you need to know about the evils of the private equity industry.In the first interview, David interviews federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou about his new book
(2023-05-15). Russia and Central Asia: A Great Peaceful Game. libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev The most important question for the Central Asian Five may be their ability to overcome the trap where they're at a level of development when the destruction of the state is impossible, but so is reaching a new level in terms of the quality of life of the population. It is unlikely that Russia wants its most important southern neighbours to be in a position where the gap is insurmountable, writes Valdai Club Programme…
(2023-05-15). Ukraine's 'Counteroffensive' — Myth or Reality? libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter As we approach mid-May, the question on everyone's mind is "where is the big Ukrainian counteroffensive"? This much-touted event has been percolating in the western mainstream media and social media channels since the Fall of 2022, when the commanding general of the Ukrainian armed forces, Valeri Zaluzhnyi, informed the US and NATO-led Ukraine…
(2023-05-15). US Empire of Debt Headed for Collapse. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Prof. Michael Hudson's new book, "The Collapse of Antiquity: Greece and Rome as Civilization's Oligarchic Turning Point" is a seminal event in this Year of Living Dangerously when, to paraphrase Gramsci, the old geopolitical and geoeconomic order is dying and the new one is being born at breakneck speed. Prof. Hudson's main thesis…
(2023-05-15). China's Report On US Cyber Attacks Only Scratches Surface Of Washington's Impunity. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-15). First Public Comments After African People's Socialist Party Members Indicted. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-15). The Pentagon Has Been Recolonizing University Campuses. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-15). Lies are the biggest weapons. Censorship increases their power. theduran.com
(2023-05-15). What are we to Make of Prigozhin and the Wagner Group? sonar21.com 
I am fascinated by the misinformation and deception being spread via social media channels about famed-Russian Chef, Evgeny Prigozhin, and his mythical military prowess. The latest example of this comes…
(2023-05-15). With the turn of a key, everything changes. electronicintifada.net Destruction and war have become permanent fixtures in our lives.
(2023-05-15). Turkish will go to the polls again to elect their president. plenglish.com Ankara, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won most of the votes in the Sunday elections, with 49.44%, but stayed short of the 50% needed to win the elections in the first round, so he will go to a runoff in two weeks with Kemal Kilicdaroglu, from the Republican People's Party who got 44.89%.
(2023-05-15). "We Must Build An Alternative" levernews.com 
(2023-05-15). Ontario Tories Pass Bill to Privatize Hospitals. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-05-15). Why I'm Pro-Russia & Pro-Rage Against the War Machine: Anti-Imperialists Can't Win With Idealism. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — May 12, 2023 | When somebody rejects all of the practical paths towards fighting imperialism and class exploitation, on the basis that they feel we should be taking a purer path, then you had better make sure this other path is viable. If it's not viable, and they're saying this simply to complain rather than to offer a serious alternative, then you shouldn't even entertain them. Because what's the point of validating somebody who has nothing constructive to say? Unless an option is practicable, it's not worth bringing up. | So is the case for the ways that Marxists who hold on to ultra-left…
(2023-05-15). Ireland's radical hate speech law: You are presumed guilty until you can prove yourself innocent. expose-news.com Dáil Eireann, the lower house of the Irish Parliament, has passed the most radical hate speech law in the history of the Irish State. The likely effect of this law, if it …
(2023-05-15). The Great Meatless Diet Con (Part 2). expose-news.com We've normalised wholesale animal suffering in exchange for vacuum-packed protein slices and corporate profits. Vegans say: "Please, just stop this insanity! It's the crime of the century!" And they're right. But the …
(2023-05-15). The Life and Times of WHO's Director General as Ethiopian Terrorist and human rights abuser. expose-news.com Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus should never have been elected Director-General of the WHO. He should have been charged with crimes against the Ethiopian people. His period as a minister in the Ethiopian government …
(2023-05-15). A Simple Way To Prevent Heaps Of Methane Pollution: Composting. progressivehub.net MAX GRAHAM | GRIST…
(2023-05-15). Sanders, Jayapal Promote To Medicare For All In Town Hall On Healthcare. progressivehub.net JULIA CONLEY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-05-15). Can Democrats Get Their Own Party To Reverse Sanctions In Latin America? progressivehub.net DANIEL LARISON | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2023-05-15). The IRA Is Not A Green New Deal, But Activists Could Make It One. progressivehub.net KATE ARONOFF | DISSENT…
(2023-05-15). Erdogan lidera en las elecciones en Turquía, pero habrá segunda vuelta. cubadebate.cu Con el 97.55% de las papeletas escrutadas, el actual presidente, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, quien es el candidato por la coalición gobernante Alianza Popular, en la que se integra su Partido de la Justicia y el Desarrollo (AKP), obtiene 49.35% de los votos. Habrá segunda vuelta, prevista para el 28 de mayo.
(2023-05-15). Leak Shows US Allies Jumping Ship. leecamp.com
(2023-05-15). LEAK: US Spying On Allies. leecamp.com
(2023-05-15). New Proof Ex CIA Chief Lied To Protect Biden. leecamp.com
(2023-05-15). Inflation Slows Down in Venezuela, BCV Reports. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Delays publishing macroeconomic indicators have been common in recent years, notably after the tightening of US attacks against Venezuela in a failed attempt to oust President Nicolas Maduro; the last BCV inflation update before this newest publication was back in October 2022. | According to data published this Fri…
(2023-05-15). As the world marks 75 years of the Nakba, people come out in support of Palestinians. thecanary.co 
In 2023, Israel's meting-out of the Nakba against Palestinians has been ongoing for 75 years. Even in recent days, Israeli forces have killed dozens of people in the Occupied Territories. So, across the world, Palestinians and their supporters marked the continuing "catastrophe" with a show of resistance. The Nakba: 75 years and counting As Al …
(2023-05-15). Recordemos la vida y obra de César Rengifo en el aniversario 108 de su natalicio. telesurtv.net Como artista de teatro, la obra de César Rengifo se centró en construcción de una sociedad mejor, con raíces antiimperialistas y anticapitalistas.
(2023-05-15). Siete obras para recordar al poeta salvadoreño Roque Dalton. telesurtv.net Nacido en el seno de una familia acomodada, Roque Dalton vivió haciendo de la poesía su voz, un arma para reivindicar almas y conciencias.
(2023-05-15). Gobierno de Brasil anuncia relanzamiento de Reforma Agraria. telesurtv.net El ministro de Desarrollo Agrario de Brasil aseguró que la reforma agraria volvería y serán distribuidas y recuperadas las tierras improductivas.
(2023-05-15). Colombia reporta sismo de 5.0 de magnitud en el municipio Acacías. telesurtv.net En Bogotá, varios usuarios en las redes sociales reportaron el temblor y en algunos conjuntos residenciales sonaron las alarmas de emergencia.
(2023-05-15). øCómo fue la Campaña Admirable de Simón Bolívar?>. telesurtv.net Tras culminar la Campaña Admirable, Simón Bolívar es proclamado el 14 de octubre de 1813 Libertador y Capitán General de los Ejércitos de Venezuela.
(2023-05-15). Ecuador eleva cifra de feminicidios con más de 120 en 2023. telesurtv.net La Fundación Aldea destacó que cada 23 horas, una mujer es víctima de femicidio en Ecuador.
(2023-05-15). Tres personas asesinadas en tiroteo al oeste de Guatemala. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Forenses de Guatemala en los cuatro meses de 2023 se han registrado ya un total de 1.454 homicidios.
(2023-05-15). Ciclón Mocha llega a las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net Ante la inminente llegada de Mocha, las autoridades de Bangladesh iniciaron la evacuación de más de medio millón de personas en la costa este del país.
(2023-05-15). Free Palestine; end zionism! thecommunists.org Download this leaflet as a pdf. ***** Today we mark the 75th anniversary of the Nakba (Disaster), when the Palestinian people were ethnically cleansed from their own homeland by zionist gangs in 1948. Hundreds of Palestinian villages were systematically wiped out and their inhabitants either murdered or expelled from their land to live as penniless …
(2023-05-15). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, "MAGA" Republicans and the Wall Street Journal editorial board lionize vigilante killer Daniel Penny. wsws.org Penny, a former Marine, is just the latest right-wing killer to be venerated by the financial oligarchs and their puppets in the Republican Party.
(2023-05-14). Minnesota students, workers, and faculty rally against bloated university administration. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Roughly 70 University of Minnesota students, faculty, staff and community members rallied together on May 11 outside McNamara Alumni Center, where the governing Board of Regents met to discuss finance and operations amidst brutal budget cuts and job-cutting measures. | The "Board of Regents: Chop from the Top! Rally" was organized by the Students, Staff and Faculty United coalition, including AFSCME 3800 clerical workers, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the UMN Graduate Labor Union – UE (GLU-UE), and the UMN chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). | "We are…
(2023-05-14). La Frontera Nos Cruzó statement on the Aaron Martinez murder. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from La Frontera Nos Cruzó. | La Frontera Nos Cruzó condemns the racist murder of Aaron Martinez and demands justice and accountability for his murderer, for law enforcement who allowed this to happen, and for the inciters of racial hate who bear moral responsibility. | In Forney, Texas, on May 1st, around noon, Aaron Martinez lost his life to hate. He and his family had moved to the small city two and a half years ago to start a horse training ranch. From the start, they faced hostility because of their ethnicity. Their neighbor, Trevor McEuen, had s…
(2023-05-14). Tampa vigil demands 'Justice for Jonas Joseph'. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On May 6, Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) held a vigil with the family of Jonas Joseph and supporters for the third-year anniversary of his death. Joseph was 26 when he was killed by the Tampa Police Department on April 28, 2020 after four officers fired 125 shots at him, 62 hitting him. Vigil attendees wore shirts with Joseph's face, brought Haitian flags, candles, rosaries and signs to honor him and uplift the demands of the family. | The Tampa Police Department pulled Joseph over after profiling his car and shot him from behind while he was parked in his car at his house. Police r…
(2023-05-14). U.S. debt ceiling negotiations show little progress. america.cgtn.com 
See the potential impact on Americans if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised.
(2023-05-14). The impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. property market. america.cgtn.com 
While COVID-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency in the U.S., its aftermath continues to affect commercial real estate, as many continue to adopt remote working.
(2023-05-14). On the Eve of "Mother's Day" We Demand Liberation for All! podcasters.spotify.com Tomorrow is Mother's Day, but what does that mean in a capitalist society? What does it mean to get your mom a card and a box of chocolates when she literally brought you to life? In this episode, we talk about the oppression of women generally, and especially the particular oppression of those who give birth, who are not women, the struggle of LGBTQ+ folks for liberation and freedom, over their own lives, and their own bodies. Check it out and let me know what you think!
(2023-05-14). The President of the Republic of Korea's Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements. Part 2. Joint Statement by the Presidents. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-14). Venezuela: María Corina Machado Again Attacks Opposition Primaries. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-05-14). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The AFU are in control of 1,78 sq km of Bakhmut; | Wagner fighters are capturing appartement buildings in the Cherema district; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue west of Chaikovskoho street; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Khromovo; | The AFU are reportedly approaching Yagodnoe. Wagner fighters were reportedly deployed in the area; | Russian forces launched attacks near Stupochki; | Russian forces launched attacks near O…
(2023-05-14). Military Situation In Iraq On May 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-14). Military Situation In Syria On May 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-14). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Khmelnitsky; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-36 counterbattery radar near Tyaginka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Nikolayev; | The Russian Army shot down a Su-27 fighter jet near Novogrodovka; | The AFU destroyed a command post of Russian Army in Klishchiivka; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 MLRS, 2 air defence assets, 2 ammo depots and 2 electronic warfare stations of the Russian A…
(2023-05-14). Why The Aggressor In Ukraine Is America — NOT Russia. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by On May 12th, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused the Government of South Africa by saying,
(2023-05-14). Gaza Confrontation Reaches End With Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire. southfront.org 
File image. | Late on May 14, Israel concluded its military operation in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian armed factions halted rocket attacks under a ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Egypt. | The confrontation in Gaza broke out on May 9, when the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Shield and Arrow against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in response to a series of rocket attacks that targeted southern Israeli towns and settlements a week earlier. | The PIJ and other Palestinian armed f…
(2023-05-14). Germany Announces Largest Aid Package To Kiev With Tanks, Howitzers & Air Defense Systems. southfront.org 
German Leopard 1A5 at the 2015 Military Day in Uffenheim on 7 June 2015. By Wikimedia user Rainer Lippert. | On May 13, Germany announced that it would supply Kiev forces with a military aid package worth nearly $3 billion, marking Berlin's largest pledge in military aid since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. | The German Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the package will include 30 additional Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks, 20 new Marder infantry fighting…
(2023-05-14). In Video: Russian Lancet Drone Takes Out Another 'Firefinder' Radar Of Kiev Forces. southfront.org 
(2023-05-14). Syria Extends UN Permission On Cross-Border Aid Delivery. southfront.org 
Syria flag (flickr). | Syria has extended permission to use two border crossings to deliver post-earthquake aid for three more months, the country's ambassador to the United Nations announced on May 13. "Syria has decided to extend the permission it granted to the UN and its specialized agencies to use the two border crossings of Bab Alsalama and al-Ra'i for an additional period of three months ending on 13 August," ambassador Bassam Sabbagh said on Twitter. | "This decision is based on Sy…
(2023-05-14). Syrian Intelligence Chief Met With Leaders Of Turkish-Backed Factions In Aleppo — Report. southfront.org 
File image. | The chief of Syria's General Intelligence Directorate Hussam Louqa held a meeting with the leaders of Turkish-backed armed factions in Aleppo city to brief them on the normalization process between Damascus and Ankara, According to the French news website, Louqa accompanie…
(2023-05-14). Ukraine Received 200 Storm Shadow Missiles, Will Get 400 More. southfront.org 
A Storm Shadow missile inside the Royal Air Force museum in London. By Wikimedia user (Corrado Baldassi). | Ukraine received Storm Shadow cruise missiles from the United Kingdom and is set to receive 400 more in the near future, Ukrainian news sources reported on May 14. | The Storm Shadow is an Anglo-French low-observable, long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed since 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace, and now manufactured by MBDA. | The missile features a GPS-aided in…
(2023-05-14). Voting Begins In Turkey Highly-Intercepted Elections. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 14 morning, polls opened in Turkey's highly-anticipated presidential and parliamentary elections that could bring an end to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule. | A total of 191,885 ballot boxes have been set up for voters in the country. More than 64.1 million people are registered to vote, including over 1.76 million who already cast their ballots abroad and 4.9 million first-time voters. | Voters will choose between Erdogan, who is seeking reelection, main op…
(2023-05-14). BlackRock Plots to Buy Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Global Governance by Artificial Intelligence: The Ultimate Unaccountable Tyranny. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). These Activists Worked to Bail Out Incarcerated Women in Time for Mother's Day. truthout.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the Anacostia roller skate park in Washington, D.C., Lakeasha Coley cradled her baby grandson against her chest while watching her 24-year-old daughter, Leara Davis, jump double dutch on a chalk-covered sidewalk. Coley cheered as Davis laughed while hopping over the ropes, her long locs bouncing around her white T-shirt with bold black letters on the front that read "Free… |
(2023-05-14). Deal Could Give US Military Access to Papua New Guinea Ports and Airports. news.antiwar.com The Defense Cooperation Agreement the US and Papua New Guinea are set to sign later this month could give the US military access to some of the Pacific Island nation's ports and airports, Nikkei Asia reported Sunday. President Biden will become the first sitting president to visit Papua Guinea and is due to arrive on …
(2023-05-14). Germany Announces $2.9 Billion Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Germany on Saturday announced its largest package of military aid for Kyiv worth $2.95 billion, Berlin's largest since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. According to Defense Post, the massive arms package includes 30 Leopard 1 tanks, Marder fighting vehicles, air-defense systems, and surveillance drones. The announcement came a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited …
(2023-05-14). Russia Says Ukraine Used British Storm Shadow Missiles in Luhansk. news.antiwar.com The Russian Defense Ministry on Saturday said Ukrainian forces have already used British-provided long-range Storm Shadow missiles in attacks on the Russian-controlled Donbas city of Luhansk. The claim from Moscow came just a few days after British Defense Minister Ben Wallace confirmed London began shipping Kyiv Storm Shadows, which have a range of about 250 …
(2023-05-14). WaPo Deletes Portion of Zelensky Interview Where He Accuses Paper of Aiding Russia. news.antiwar.com Update: The Washington Post restored the excerpt of the interview that was deleted earlier The Washington Post deleted a portion of an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he accused the paper of helping Russia by posing a question about information contained in leaked classified documents. The interview was conducted on May 1 and …
(2023-05-14). Zelensky Privately Plotted Bold Attacks on Russian Territory. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has privately plotted major attacks inside Russia while pledging publicly that his forces won't use Western-provided arms to target Russian territory, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. The report cited leaked Pentagon documents that are part of the Discord leaks and said Zelensky has previously suggested attempting to occupy Russian villages, …
(2023-05-14). Biden's Austerity Rhetoric Returns From The Memory Hole. levernews.com When President Joe Biden this week gave credence to Republicans' argument that America needs government spending cuts, he channeled the real-but-forgotten Joe Biden — the one that was memory-holed during the 2020 presidential campaign.During a speech in New York on Wednesday, Biden laudably slammed GOP leaders for demanding draconian spending cuts in exchange for passage of routine legislation to prevent the government from defaulting on its outstanding debts. But then he also declared that such austerity must be a long-term priority."We should be cutting spending and lowering the deficit," said Biden, l…
(2023-05-14). The Flower Industry's Impacts on Colombia on Mother's Day. globalresearch.ca First published on May 12, 2018 | In addition to its picturesque natural beauty, music, dancing, and coffee, Colombia is also well-known for producing many different varieties of flowers that are long-lasting and of a high quality. Ideal climate conditions that …
(2023-05-14). Women's Rights and Social Justice: Julia Ward Howe's 1870 Anti-War Mother's Day Proclamation, A Day of Peace. globalresearch.ca Julia Ward Howe was a humanist who cared about suffering people, a feminist, a social justice activist & suffragette, and it was because of her anti-war commitment that she wrote the famous "Mother's Day Proclamation" in the wake of the Civil War…
(2023-05-14). 'One Health' — The Global Takeover of Everything. The Pandemic Treaty. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Big Oil's Outrageous Spending in California. scheerpost.com 
By Dan Bacher / CounterPunch Sacramento, CA — If you thought the $18 million that Big Oil spent on lobbying California officials in 2022 was outrageous, the gusher of money the oil and gas industry is spending in their campaign to control the regulatory apparatus is even worse this year. Big Oil spent $9.4 million attempting to influence the California …
(2023-05-14). 'We're a community': These Groups are Working to Bail Out Incarcerated Women in Time for Mother's Day. scheerpost.com 
The National Bail Out effort is a collective of local and national Black-led organizations that plan Mama's Day Bail Out events around the country.
(2023-05-14). JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters. globalresearch.ca This article was first published by GR in November 2009. | Despite a treasure-trove of new information having emerged over the last forty-six years, there are many people who still think who killed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and why are unanswerable …
(2023-05-14). Exploitative Child Labor Is Hurting Kids' Ability to Stay in School. truthout.org When Guatemalan immigrant Jose Velasquez was 13, he began spending his summers working alongside his mother in North Carolina's tobacco fields. "I worked 10 to 12 hours a day, five days a week in the Goldsboro area," he told Truthout. "I had to get up at 4: 30 am. A rusty van would come by, cram 20 or so people in, and take us to wherever we were needed. We were never told the destination in… |
(2023-05-14). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.
(2023-05-14). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2023-05-14). Video: The Global Pandemic Treaty: What You Need to Know. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Martyrdom of Sheikh Khader Adnan after 86 days of hunger strike: latest target of Israeli assassinations. iacenter.org May 12, 2023 Published by Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, May 1, 2023. Sheikh Khader Adnan Sheikh Khader Adnan, Palestinian prisoner, hunger striker and resistance leader, was martyred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, after 86 days of hunger strike demanding his freedom. Adnan, 45, was married to Randa Musa and is the father of nine children. A leader in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, he became one of the most prominent symbols of the Palestinian prisoners' movement and ongoing resistance, after winning his liberation from administrative detention four times through hu…
(2023-05-14). Okefenokee Swamp threatened by proposed strip mine. iacenter.org By Dianne Mathiowetz May 10, 2023 Atlanta A years-long struggle by the Muskogee Creek Nation and environmentalists to preserve the Okefenokee Swamp, home of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, is ramping up its campaign to stop Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals from strip mining the eastern edge of this unique ecosystem. Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia. Opponents say that what is at risk is a 650-square-mile wilderness, located in southern Georgia and extending to the Florida border. The area is the largest carbon reserve in the U.S. and the source of the Suwannee and St. Marys Rivers. (garivers.org) Home to count…
(2023-05-14). Political prisoners? The U.S. emperor has no clothes. iacenter.org By Julia Wright May 11, 2023 Julia Wright A delegation from the UN Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (UN EMLER) visited the United States between April 24 and May 5, 2023, to review the status quo of law enforcement and police brutality in advance of the third commemoration of the murder of George Floyd — a murder which led to UN EMLER's inception. This visit should be viewed not as an isolated event but as the tip of the iceberg of decades of work by relentless abolitionist spokespersons, NGOs and civil organizations, for the ever-larger segments of our society incr…
(2023-05-14). Stop U.S. harassment of anti-imperialist activists! iacenter.org By Arjae Red May 10, 2023 The 150-person May Day 2023 delegation to Cuba With the workers' movement on the rise in the U.S. and around the world, May Day activities for 2023 were in full swing over the last few days. Also in evidence were attempts by the U.S. government to repress those individuals who believe in expressing international solidarity with the working class and oppressed nations worldwide. One notable event was the 2023 May Day youth delegation to Cuba, in which an estimated 150 young activists from a variety of anti-imperialist organizations took part in a multiday brigade to the island country, to…
(2023-05-14). U.S. hands off Haiti! Reparations now! iacenter.org May 9, 2023 By any account the situation in Haiti is desperate. What the U.S. has done to Haiti in the past, as well as its current maneuvers, has devastated the country. Most people in Haiti have no access to clean water, which is essential to controlling cholera. While the disease had been under control for three years, cholera has resurfaced all over the country with 33,000 cases reported at the beginning of March. The previous cholera epidemic, which raged from 2010 to 2018 with over 1 million cases and 10,000 deaths, was caused by fecal wastes from United Nations troops entering Haiti's major water supply. T…
(2023-05-14). United Nations panel investigates U.S. political prisoners. iacenter.org May 11, 2023 By Efia Nwangaza This article, published in Black Agenda Report via Popular Resistance, reports on a United Nations panel of experts in the U.S. that is investigating the condition of political prisoners held in the United States. Black Agenda Report Greenville, South Carolina — An April 26th U.N. Delegation session, bearing the 2010 human rights campaign theme "Putting COINTELPRO/Civil Rights Era Political Prisoners, Prisoners of War, and Exiles on the Global Agenda," and held in Atlanta, featuring PP/POWs/Exiles in person, their relatives, and former co-defendants, has generated a buzz that w…
(2023-05-14). Venezuela's NGO Oversight Law to Ensure Transparency. orinocotribune.com The role of NGOs in Venezuela has been discussed and questioned in the last few months, as the Venezuelan National Assembly continues work on an NGO oversight bill. According to Deputy Diosdado Cabello, a member of the Permanent Commission of Integral Social Development, "62 NGOs operate in the country, and none of them have a social purpose, but a political one, which is contrary to the laws of the nation." | Similarly, a few weeks ago, Deputy Julio Chávez stated that some NGOs both inside and outside the country have been identified as working "to generate destabilization." He named as an example the NGO Sipas…
(2023-05-14). 'Journalism is not a crime', protesters will tell US President at the Quad. greenleft.org.au A protest is being planned when United States President Joe Biden arrives for the Quad summit on May 24. Karri Bramble reports.
(2023-05-14). United Pilots Picket for New Contract as Strikes Loom at Southwest and American. truthout.org Following what the Air Line Pilots Association called "more than four years of empty promises," 3,000 off-duty United Airlines pilots represented by the union protested at major airports across the U.S. on Friday, demanding the finalization of a contract with higher pay and humane scheduling practices. "Thousands of United pilots are picketing coast-to-coast today to deliver management a message… |
(2023-05-14). US Sold Weapons to Nearly 60 Percent of World's Authoritarian Nations in 2022. truthout.org President Joe Biden claims that the United States is leading "democracies" in a fight against "autocracies" to establish a peaceful international order, but his administration approved weapons sales to nearly three-fifths of the world's authoritarian countries in 2022. That's according to a new analysis conducted by Security Policy Reform Institute co-founder Stephen Semler and published Thursday… |
(2023-05-14). Al Nakba 75 years on remembered and protested across Australia. greenleft.org.au Thousands came out across Australia to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba (the catastrophe) in 1948 and call for justice.
(2023-05-14). Remember Mother's Day amid the COVID-19 Lockdown. Your Government Doesn't Allow You to "Hug your Mom". globalresearch.ca First published on May 9, 2020. | Remember Mother's Day. Sunday 10th of May 2020, [3 years ago] the day families gather together, the day people in many countries around the World celebrate motherhood in every shape and form whether it …
(2023-05-14). The Plan to Wreck America. "The Globalist Billionaires" globalresearch.ca
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(2023-05-14). WHO's Worldwide Power Grab: Beware of the New International Health Regulation and Pandemic Treaty, a Health Tyranny Never Heard of Before in Human History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2023-05-14). Video: When The Lie Becomes The Truth. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). DeSantis Ramps Up His Attack on Florida's Public Sector Unions. truthout.org In what Governor Ron DeSantis likes to call his "freedom state" of Florida, the freedom to belong to an effective union is under a ferocious attack. DeSantis, with the school year winding down, has just appeared at a Miami charter school to sign a new slate of bills that aim to undermine quality public services. One of the bills — described preposterously by DeSantis as "paycheck protection"… |
(2023-05-14). The Economics and Politics of the World Social Forum (WSF). globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Israel Is Built on the Ruins of Hundreds of Palestinian Villages. orinocotribune.com Today's Israel is built over the ruins of hundreds of Palestinian villages which were destroyed by Zionist militias during Israel's formation in 1948, said professor and historian Ilan Pappé. He emphasized that the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their lands and homes was nothing but ethnic cleansing carried out by Israeli armed forces. | Professor Pappé was speaking during
(2023-05-14). President Petro: Coups Must Be Resisted and Defeated. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, said that "coups d'état must be resisted and defeated through the mobilization of the people. " | He made this statement after retired Colonel John Marulanda expressed his desire for a coup in Colombia similar to the one carried out against President Pedro Castillo of Peru, during an interview on W Radio on Thursday, May 11. | "I believe that Colombia is following in the footsteps of Peru," the right-wing military colonel and US-trained retired black hawk pilot said. "I believe that in Peru the reserves were successful as they were able to oust a corrupt president. Here w…
(2023-05-14). 'MUA: Here to stay!' remembered at May Day dinner. greenleft.org.au One of the most significant battles in recent working class history was remembered at the annual May Day dinner to support Green Left at Geelong Trades Hall. Sue Bull reports.
(2023-05-14). The Day JFK Warned Us About the Globalists' "Monolithic and Ruthless Conspiracy" and Their Censorship Regime. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). A Mother's Day Chat With Revolutionary Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. truthout.org Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is still here, and that is a miracle. The Black, transgender activist began organizing before 1969's Stonewall riots, and her love for her community has turned her into a mother figure to thousands of queer and trans people around the world. The author, director and activist Janet Mock wrote that Major is "the mother we all deserve." In 2021, Major and her partner Beck… |
(2023-05-14). Another Norfolk Southern train derails 15 miles from site of East Palestine, Ohio disaster. wsws.org Nine out of 200 cars derailed near Newcastle, Pennsylvania, only a short distance from the February 3 derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine.
(2023-05-14). "Every day, people are getting injured": Amazon workers speak out following death of 20-year old in Amazon warehouse in Indiana. wsws.org Last week's article in the WSWS about the death of 20 year-old Caes David Gruesbeck at an Amazon warehouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana has generated considerable discussion among Amazon workers, who have drawn comparisons to conditions in their own facilities.
(2023-05-14). A Hell Called Ohio: The working class and American fiction. wsws.org A Hell Called Ohio centers on the life of its narrator, Warrell Swanson, a worker in a metal factory on the Maumee River in Defiance, in northwest Ohio.
(2023-05-14). "Young people should have the right to a good life": Asylum seekers in open air camps along US/Mexico border speak out. wsws.org Thousands of asylum seekers, including children, are being held in open-air prison camps at the US border with Mexico.
(2023-05-14). Ukraine fires first UK-supplied long-range missiles into Russian-held territory. wsws.org In NATO's war against Russia, there is no limit on what will be supplied to ensure regime change in Moscow.
(2023-05-14). Israel agrees to ceasefire in Gaza amid mounting provocations against Palestinians. wsws.org Netanyahu has refused to cancel a march of right-wing Israeli nationalists through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, one of Islamic Jihad's conditions for a ceasefire.
(2023-05-14). Educators at Acero charter schools in Chicago authorize strike action: "There's overwhelming support for a strike" wsws.org Over 500 teachers and paraprofessional educators at 15 Acero charter schools in Chicago voted to strike by an overwhelming 95 percent this week.
(2023-05-14). Defeated NATO and Kiev Will Soon Say 'A Frozen Conflict Anyone?'. strategic-culture.org Russia shall not be fooled twice, writes Natasha Wright | 'The current on his way out' NATO Secretary General
(2023-05-14). Tom and Jane Eat Breakfast. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | JANE: [Sips coffee, sighs] Another mass shooting. | TOM: [Not looking up] Mmm, yeah. Des Moines. | JANE: No, another one. | TOM: Not the one in Des Moines? | JANE: No, that was earlier this morning. | TOM: Ohh, the Chicago one you mean? | JANE: No that was yesterday, I'm talking about the one in Palm Springs. | TOM: Ohh, I think I saw something about that on Twitter. The synagogue? | JANE: No, this one's a preschool. The synagogue was last night in Baltimore. | TOM: A preschool? Jesus. What kind of sick fuck shoots up a preschool? | JANE: One of the kids I guess. There was some dispute abou…
(2023-05-14). Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: To Heal the Great Divide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). International Banking "Crisis" — It's Only the Beginning. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). In the Factories There Is Wealth, but There Is No Life: The 18th Newsletter. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad — May 4, 2023 | Dear friends, | Greetings from the desk of In late 2022, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) released a fascinating
(2023-05-14). The Human Cost of McCarthy's Debt Ceiling Demands Would Be Catastrophic. ips-dc.org Whatever word for it you use, McCarthy and his caucus are holding American families, the full faith and credit of the United States and the global economy hostage to his demands to slash the programs t…
(2023-05-14). Ecuador: Lasso's Impeachment Process Kicks Off on Tuesday. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, National Assembly President Virgilio Saquicela convened legislators for a session in which Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso will be impeached on embezzlement charges. | RELATED: | According to the complaints compiled by investigative journalists and formally presented by progressive legislators, this right-wing politician incurred in embezzlement since he knew about the alleged irregularities in a contract signed between the state-o…
(2023-05-14). Iranian FM Lauds Progress in Tehran-IAEA Cooperation. telesurenglish.net Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the exchange of delegations between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing and both sides are "satisfied" with the progress being made in the technical aspect. | RELATED: | He made the remarks when commenting on the latest developments in the cooperation with IAEA in an interview with the official news agency IRNA, which was…
(2023-05-14). Argentines Hold Subnational Elections in Three Provinces. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Argentines residing in Tierra del Fuego, La Pampa and Salta go to the polls to elect their provincial governors, legislators, mayors, and councilors. | RELATED: | In Tierra del Fuego, the electoral competition for governor includes Hector Stefani (Republican Proposal), Pablo Blanco (Together for Change) and Gustavo Melella (Forge Concertation), who is the current governor and has the support of groups progressives like La Ca…
(2023-05-14). UPDATE Türkiye: Early Results Show Erdogan Leads Vote. t.co On Sunday, around 61 million eligible voters in Türkiye flocked to the polls to choose the Country's president and 600 legislators. | The presidential election is expected to be a tight race between Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is seeking re-election with the support of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), and Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a Social Democratic politician who is sponsored by the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | 20h00: Erdog…
(2023-05-14). Greek PM Rules Out Cooperation With Socialists After Elections. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out the prospect of cooperation with the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK-KINAL) to form a coalition government after the upcoming general elections. | RELATED: | "I don't believe that at this moment there is margin for any cooperation with PASOK after the May 21 elections, even if the numbers could lead to a government that would receive the confidence vote fro…
(2023-05-14). Kenyan Conservation Efforts Hit by Death of Six Lions. telesurenglish.net On Saturday evening, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Big Life Foundation (BLF) confirmed that herdsmen killed six lions. | RELATED: | The incident happened after a group of nine subadult lions broke into a livestock enclosure near Mbirikani in the southern county of Kajiado, which is close to the Amboseli National Park on Friday night, killing 12 goats and a dog. BLF rangers responded immediately, pushing the lions away from the ho…
(2023-05-14). Sudan Announces to Extend Airspace Closure. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Sudan's Civil Aviation Authority extended the closure of airspace until May 23 amid continued armed conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Humanitarian aid and foreign evacuation operations are excluded from this closure. | RELATED: | Since the outbreak of the clashes on April 15, the country's airspace has been closed as air navigation systems at Khartoum International Airport have been affected by the c…
(2023-05-14). Syria's Return to Arab World Proves Declining US Interference. telesurenglish.net The return of Syria to the Arab League (AL) and the normalization of relations with most Arab countries revealed that the impact of the U.S. interventionist policies in the region is fading away as the Arab countries realize that U.S. interference has only plunged the region into instability and chaos, experts in Syria have said. | RELATED: | After 12 years of suspension, Arab foreign ministers finally m…
(2023-05-14). US corporations in the wings for post-war Ukraine. indybay.org The IMF granted large loans to the invaded country and enforces the so-called neoliberal "Washington Consensus"[1]. In a major privatization campaign, the Ukrainian government is selling off state assets. U.S. corporations such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Halliburton participate in negotiations to take over the oil and gas industry of the Eastern European country.
(2023-05-14). Ideological Echo Chambers Are Making Us All Stupid: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | American liberals just spent days Liber…