(2023-05-22). US Announces New Russia Sanctions With G7 Nations. news.antiwar.com The US on Friday announced new sanctions on Russia that were imposed in coordination with the Group of Seven, but they fall far short of what the Biden administration was hoping to achieve. According to the Treasury Department, over 300 sanctions were implemented on individuals, entities, vessels, and aircraft. The measures are meant to combat …
(2023-05-21). Storming In: Struggle in Atlanta Against Cop City Continues Despite Repression. itsgoingdown.org Report from Atlanta, as demonstrations continue against the Cop City project in the face of ongoing repression. On May 15th, around 500 people assembled in the atrium of the Atlanta City Hall. To date, this is the largest local participation in a protest (fundraisers, concerts, parties, etc. not included) for the movement to defend Weelaunee…
(2023-05-21). Economic sanctions make populations in targeted countries poorer, sicker and vulnerable. peoplesdispatch.org According to a study published by CEPR, rich and developed countries in the West have increased the use of illegal unilateral punitive measures despite being aware of their ill effects on people…
(2023-05-21). G7 Leaders Take Aim at China, But Biden Expects 'Thaw' in Relations. news.antiwar.com The joint communiqué released by the Group of Seven leaders during the summit over the weekend in Hiroshima, Japan, took aim at China over several issues, but President Biden said Sunday that he expects a "thaw" in relations with Beijing. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently held a meeting with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi. …
(2023-05-21). US, British, French Naval Commanders Transit Hormuz Strait in Message to Iran. news.antiwar.com The Middle East-based naval commanders from the US, British, and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on a US warship on Friday in an unusual show of force aimed at Iran. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet said its commander, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, made the transit with his British and French counterparts aboard the …
(2023-05-21). Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Scrap Last Nuclear Arms Treaty With Russia. news.antiwar.com Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a piece of legislation last week that would formally accuse Russia of violating New START and call on the US to withdraw from the treaty. New START is the last nuclear arms control treaty remaining between the US and Russia and places limits on the deployment of nuclear warheads and …
(2023-05-21). Prigozhin: Wagner to Handover Bakhmut to Regular Russian Forces After Capture. news.antiwar.com Russia's Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has said his mercenary force captured all of Bakhmut and will hand over the city to regular Russian forces on May 25. "Wagner has made no advances. Wagner today captured no territory. We have captured all the territory we promised to capture, right up to the last centimeter," Priogzhin said …
(2023-05-21). Biden Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine During Zelensky Meeting in Japan. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Sunday met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, and announced a new military aid package for Kyiv that's worth $375 million. "I'm announcing the next tranche of US security assistance to Ukraine — a package that includes more ammunition, artillery, armored vehicles to bolster Ukraine's battlefield …
(2023-05-21). Russia Says West Providing F-16s to Ukraine a 'Colossal Risk'. news.antiwar.com A Russian official said Saturday that the Western plans to provide Ukraine with American-made F-16 fighter jets bring "colossal risks" after the US announced it would sign off on European countries delivering the aircraft. "We see that Western countries are still adhering to the escalation scenario. It involves colossal risks for themselves," said Russian Deputy …
(2023-05-21). The Yemen War Can Be Over — If Biden Wants It. progressivehub.net RYAN GRIM | THE INTERCEPT…
(2023-05-21). The WEF "Cyber Attack" Scenario: Another Crisis "Much Worse than Covid", Paralysis of Power Supply, Communications, Transportation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Covid Pandemic: A "Truth Bomb" Explodes to Illuminate the War on Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The WEF and WHO — Are They Running a Death Cult? A WHO / Pharma controlled Worldwide Tyrannical "health system" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). Electromagnetic and Informational Weapons: The Remote Manipulation of the Human Brain. globalresearch.ca Editors Note: | We bring to our readers this carefully documented review article by Mojmir Babajek first published in 2004. | While the text deals with a number of complex scientific processes, the implications of these findings are far-reaching. This study also …
(2023-05-21). The Dark Origins of the Davos Great Reset. globalresearch.ca Klaus Schwab is little more than a slick PR agent for a global technocratic agenda, a corporatist unity of corporate power with government, including the UN, an agenda whose origins go back to the beginning of the 1970s, and even earlier.
(2023-05-21). 750 U.S. Military Bases Globally, $7.2 Trillion US Nuclear Weapons Expenditure Since Hiroshima, Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The CO2 Narrative: The Truth About 'Net Zero': A Diabolical Agenda Sold as a Saviour Formula. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The Lord of "Vaccines" and the "Health Terrorist Ideology". Where Do You Think this Is Going? Get Off that Crazy Train. globalresearch.ca "A tyrant needs above all a tyrant-state, so he will use a million little civil servant tyrants who each have a trivial task to perform, and each will perform that task competently, and without remorse"
(2023-05-21). The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases (2001-2005). globalresearch.ca The Global Deployment of US Military Personnel…
(2023-05-21). How to Destroy Russia. 2019 Rand Corporation Report: "Overextending and Unbalancing Russia" globalresearch.ca Force the adversary to expand recklessly in order to unbalance him, and then destroy him. This is not the description of a judo hold, but a plan against Russia elaborated by the Rand Corporation, the most influential think tank in the USA.
(2023-05-21). Historical Analysis of the Global Elites: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The Left group in the European Parliament. europarl.europa.eu Mick Wallace speaking at the European Parliament.
(2023-05-21). Communal Socialism in Venezuela w/ Chris Gilbert. socialistproject.ca
(2023-05-21). The FBI Must Be Held Accountable for Russiagate. thealtworld.com The long awaited US Justice Department "Russiagate" report by Special Counsel John Durham exonerated President Donald Trump from false charges and performed the important public service of making law and order conservatives aware that their beloved FBI is a criminal agency that created a false narrative for the purpose of discrediting President Trump and preventing him from reducing the dangerous tensions between the two main nuclear powers by normalizing relations with Russia. Trump's intent would have taken away the Russian enemy necessary to the budgets and power of the US military/security complex. | Durham n…
(2023-05-21). Bakhmut Folds: Russia Takes City + Ukraine's Struggle Against Toll of Attrition. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 22, 2023: | — Russian Ministry of Defense claims the Donbass city of Bakhmut/Artyomovsk has been fully taken by Russian forces; — Western analysts claim the city's capture will not "turn the tide" of the conflict, ignoring the war of attrition taking place superseding territorial advances; | — The US is sending another weapons package to Ukraine featuring an unspecified amount of ammunition for HIMARS, artillery systems, anti-tank weapons, and both bridging and logistics equipment; | — The US is also incrementally moving in favor of sending Ukraine F-1…
(2023-05-21). Marching To The Beat Of The Imperial Machine: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The problem that underpins most other problems in modern times is that human minds are highly hackable, and that the science of hacking them at mass scale has been advancing since Bernays over a century ago. This is what keeps people consenting to the destructive and exploitative agendas of the powerful against their own interests. | The fact that our minds are being manipulated at mass scale throughout our civilization is the most significant thing happening in the world by far, but hardly anyone talks about it, because hardly anyone knows it's hap…
(2023-05-21). British delegate in Korea: We share the same struggle against poverty and war. thecommunists.org The following greeting was delivered by Comrade Joti Brar to the congress of the People's Democracy Party (PDP) of south Korea on Sunday 14 May 2023. ***** Comrades, I bring fraternal greetings from the Communists of Britain. We are most enthused to see the vital role being played by your party all over south Korea, …
(2023-05-21). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 15. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two
(2023-05-21). The Deadly LNP/Spike Protein Design & The New modRNA Ferritin Nanoparticle Universal Flu Injection. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/20/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-21). Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. tomdispatch.com He appointed three conservative Supreme Court justices who shocked the nation with rulings that dramatically took away rights. He sided with the racists who used "states' rights" to push through undemocratic policies locally. And he's the only American president who lost a reelection bid but returned to office in the following election. Yes, I'm thinking of former New York governor and Democrat Grover Cleveland who first won the presidency in 1884, lost his reelection bid in 1888, only to successfully regain the presidency in 1892 against then-incumbent Benjamin Harrison. In 2024, Donald Trump hopes to repeat tha…
(2023-05-21). US Will Unblock Venezuela Fund Agreed in Mexico Talks. venezuelanalysis.com The Biden administration has reportedly greenlighted the release of Venezuelan frozen resources for social programs after six months of stalling.
(2023-05-21). From Beyond the Death of Beyond Vietnam. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-21). The PRC is becoming increasingly active in the region of Central and South Asia. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-21). Milwaukee: Fire and Police Commission bend to police, suspend policy on release of video footage during Republican National Convention in July 2024. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement by the Coalition to March on the RNC 2024. | A fight is underway in Milwaukee over Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 575, which forces the police to release video of police crimes in a timely manner. This is a policy won after two years of dedicated organizing by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, a coalition partner, and affected Milwaukee families. The SOP is already under attack by the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) and Wisconsin GOP leaders in Madison, but now the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) has voted as of T…
(2023-05-21). Commentary: Republicans walk out of debt-ceiling negotiations. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – On Friday, May 19, Republicans walked out of debt ceiling negotiations with the Democrats. Presidential candidate Donald Trump followed with a no-compromise stance, saying the Republicans should hold out for "everything that they want." More than a quarter of Democrat Senators who are opposed to the Republican cuts called on President Biden to overrule the debt ceiling using the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees that the national debt shall be paid. | The crisis over the debt ceiling is a result of growing polarization in the United States. Up until the 1995, Congress regularly r…
(2023-05-21). President Maduro, 5 Years After Re-election: Venezuela Remains United. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-21). The United States of America's Coercive Diplomacy and Its Harm. orinocotribune.com By Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China — May 18, 2023 | Introduction | The United States is used to accusing other countries of using great power status, coercive policies and economic coercion to coerce other countries to obey and engage in coercive diplomacy, but in fact, the United States is the instigator of coercive diplomacy. The invention rights, patent rights and intellectual property rights of coercive diplomacy all belong to the United States. For a long time, the United States will do everything possible to coerce other countries, and the United States has a very disgraceful "d…
(2023-05-21). Uruguay Sends Ambassador to Venezuela After 7 Years. orinocotribune.com 
The Uruguayan government has sent an ambassador to Venezuela after a gap of seven years. | Eber da Rosa Vásquez, who has been named for the position, is a career politician and diplomat. From 2005 to 2015, he was a senator for the center-right National Party, and from 2015 to 2020 served as the governor of the Tacuarembó department. | AHORA// Recibimos al Dr. Eber Da Rosa Vasquez, nuevo embajador de la República Oriental del Uruguay ante la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. °Bienvenido y éxito en el inicio de sus funciones! — Rander Pe…
(2023-05-21). African Initiative on Ukraine Settlement Cements Africa's New Global Role. orinocotribune.com By Muhammad Nooh Osman — May 19, 2023 | Earlier this week, South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to receive a mission of African leaders with their peace initiative on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov later confirmed that the African mission was planning to visit Russia in mid-June or early July. | The mission of African countries to Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict between the two neighbors is "very encouraging and unexpected," given that African nations have not previously directly addressed conflicts outside th…
(2023-05-21). US Proxies Win Thai Elections — US-Chinese Tensions Set to Grow. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — May 17, 2023 | In a development that will surely impact growing US-Chinese tensions, US-backed opposition parties have won Thailand's May 14, 2023, general elections. | A US-backed client regime taking power in Thailand will impact China's Belt and Road Initiative, threaten bilateral trade and tourism, and perhaps even undermine regional security. This is particularly so should Thailand now begin working more closely with Washington over matters in the South China Sea, over Taiwan, or a number of other points of contention the US seeks to use to unify the region against Beijing, but that…
(2023-05-21). Scottish government scraps mask use in social care settings. wsws.org The Scottish government scrapped the use of masks in health and social care settings, four days after the World Health Organisation falsely declared the pandemic emergency over.
(2023-05-21). President Maduro, 5 Years After Re-election: Venezuela Remains United. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-21). The United States of America's Coercive Diplomacy and Its Harm. orinocotribune.com By Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China — May 18, 2023 | Introduction | The United States is used to accusing other countries of using great power status, coercive policies and economic coercion to coerce other countries to obey and engage in coercive diplomacy, but in fact, the United States is the instigator of coercive diplomacy. The invention rights, patent rights and intellectual property rights of coercive diplomacy all belong to the United States. For a long time, the United States will do everything possible to coerce other countries, and the United States has a very disgraceful "d…
(2023-05-21). Uruguay Sends Ambassador to Venezuela After 7 Years. orinocotribune.com The Uruguayan government has sent an ambassador to Venezuela after a gap of seven years. | Eber da Rosa Vásquez, who has been named for the position, is a career politician and diplomat. From 2005 to 2015, he was a senator for the center-right National Party, and from 2015 to 2020 served as the governor of the Tacuarembó department. | AHORA// Recibimos al Dr. Eber Da Rosa Vasquez, nuevo embajador de la República Oriental del Uruguay ante la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. °Bienvenido y éxito en el inicio de sus funciones! — Rander Pe…
(2023-05-21). African Initiative on Ukraine Settlement Cements Africa's New Global Role. orinocotribune.com By Muhammad Nooh Osman — May 19, 2023 | Earlier this week, South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to receive a mission of African leaders with their peace initiative on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov later confirmed that the African mission was planning to visit Russia in mid-June or early July. | The mission of African countries to Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict between the two neighbors is "very encouraging and unexpected," given that African nations have not previously directly addressed conflicts outside th…
(2023-05-21). US Proxies Win Thai Elections — US-Chinese Tensions Set to Grow. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — May 17, 2023 | In a development that will surely impact growing US-Chinese tensions, US-backed opposition parties have won Thailand's May 14, 2023, general elections. | A US-backed client regime taking power in Thailand will impact China's Belt and Road Initiative, threaten bilateral trade and tourism, and perhaps even undermine regional security. This is particularly so should Thailand now begin working more closely with Washington over matters in the South China Sea, over Taiwan, or a number of other points of contention the US seeks to use to unify the region against Beijing, but that…
(2023-05-21). Scottish government scraps mask use in social care settings. wsws.org The Scottish government scrapped the use of masks in health and social care settings, four days after the World Health Organisation falsely declared the pandemic emergency over.
(2023-05-21). British police Taser 11 year-old boy and 93 year-old man with dementia. wsws.org With an additional 8,000 officers in England and Wales carrying Taster guns, it means that 25,000 out of 123,000 cops—one in five—are armed.
(2023-05-21). This week in history: May 22-28. wsws.org
(2023-05-21). Fascism and big business in Succession's "America Decides" episode. wsws.org The 62-minute episode has an unquestionably unnerving quality. It provides an artistic and accurate depiction of the breakdown of democracy and the lurch toward fascism by the American ruling elite.
(2023-05-21). A year after Texas school massacre. america.cgtn.com 
A year after the Texas school massacre, what has and hasn't changed?>
(2023-05-21). President Biden rejects GOP demands for spending cuts. america.cgtn.com 
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting on May 22 to further deliberate on the debt limit. See the latest.
(2023-05-21). Demented Policing: Tasering the Elderly. dissidentvoice.org Australia is a country addictively hostile to the elderly. Despite being a continent that speaks to immemorial origins, respect for those who age is uncommon. In The Lucky Country, that seminal, repeatedly misunderstood text, written in frustrated, sour prose, Donald Horne observes that Australia is not a place where one should grow old. And so, …
(2023-05-21). Jeddah Meeting Unites the Arab League With Damascus. strategic-culture.org While there may be division between Qatar and Syria now, they are united in their support of seeking the freedom of Palestine. | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was met at the airport by Prince Badr, who is the Deputy Emir of Makkah Province, walked with al-Assad into the reception room, where they sat and exchanged pleasantries. This marks the first Arab League summit attended by al-Assad since 2011, when Syria was suspended after the U…
(2023-05-21). Monday 5/22: Nakba 75 and No Tech For Apartheid/Project Nimbus Teach-in. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-21). Sunday 5/21: Al-Nakba: 75 Years of Catastrophe. indybay.org Facebook or YouTube…
(2023-05-21). Tuesday 5/23: Learn the ins and outs of H.R. 3103 (Palestinian Children and Families Act). indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-21). Corrupt North Hollywood Neighborhood Council Rep Turned Blind Eye To College Fraud. indybay.org Neighborhood Councils are intended to provide input and oversight regarding problems in the community; but new emails show that Jo Ann Rivas may have been on the take regarding problems at Los Angeles Valley College serving the North Hollywood/Valley Glen/ Valley Village and Van Nuys neighborhoods.
(2023-05-21). Los Angeles Valley College perpetuated wage theft against students on Julie Su's watch. indybay.org Wage theft is a crime. In 2013, Secretary of Labor Julie Su formed a criminal investigation agency to stamp it out in California and put the bad guys in handcuffs. That didn't stop the Grant Director at Los Angeles Valley College, serving the Van Nuys, North Hollywood and East San Fernando Valley, from perpetuating it against low-income students.
(2023-05-21). Paiute Shoshone Protector of Massacre Site from Lithium Mine Served Restraining Order. indybay.org Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Dorece Sam was served with a temporary restraining order by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department on Friday, as she protected the Paiute Massacre Site from a foreign mining company, Lithium Americas of Vancouver, Canada, now ripping into the massacre site in northern Nevada. She is a descendant of a survivor of the massacre of Paiutes here.
(2023-05-21). U.S. Border Patrol Shot Tohono O'odham Ceremonial Person 38 Times in his Doorway. indybay.org U.S. Border Patrol agents shot Raymond Mattia, a traditional Tohono O'odham ceremonial person and elected community council member, standing in the doorway of his home 38 times on Thursday night on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
(2023-05-21). Wednesday 6/21: On Embodied Activism. indybay.org
(2023-05-21). The nuclear hypocrisy of the Gang of Seven(G7) at Hiroshima today. indybay.org At the G7 Summit held this weekend in Hiroshima–where the US government dropped the first of only 2 nuclear bombs ever unleashed in human history, the G7 leaders had the audacity of professing their verbal commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world. At this very same summit, however, these 8 talking heads will once again affirm their increased deadly shipment of lethal arms–including Depleted Uranium tank shells–to further fan the murderous Ukraine war!
(2023-05-21). Monday 5/22: End War in Ukraine visit with Rep Barbara Lee – Urge Ceasefire and Negotiations. indybay.org Outdoor event…. | Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office, | 1 Kaiser Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 | BARTable…
(2023-05-21). 1,918+ Women and Men from California served as US Colored Troops during the US Civil War. indybay.org Globally, our unique journey from Slavery to Freedom beginning with the 1442 Transatlantic Trade in Human Cargo comes alive 2023 California State Capitol Juneteenth Celebration, in the tradition Lula Briggs Galloway, we carry on…
(2023-05-21). California Admission Day, Reclaiming the Past, California Pioneers of Pan African Descent. indybay.org Reclaiming the Past: California Pioneers of African Descent (1840-1875) remains a very contentious challenge with "popular culture" seeking to discredit, destroy and disparage the salient contributions by people of African Descent, lest we remember California Admission Day and never forget authentic California History…
(2023-05-21). Banko Brown Murder & License To Kill: SF Press Conference At DA Brook Jenkins Office. indybay.org The murder of Banko Brown by a Walgreen security guard in San Francisco and the failure to prosecute by the District Attorney Brook Jenkins backed up by Mayor London Breed has led to fury among people in San Franicsco. Many Democratic Party officials organized a rally at Jenkins office to protest and call for prosecution. There are over 61 billionaires in San Francisco and speakers charged that there is massive ethnic cleansing going on in San Francisco with Blacks being driven out of San Francisco by a Black Mayor, District Attorney and police chief. | There is also a campaign to drive Black workers from their p…
(2023-05-21). Protest Over CA AG Rob Bonta's Refusal To Prosecute O'Neil's Killer. indybay.org There was a protest at the San Francisco Hall of Justice and courts against the decision by California Attorney General Rob Bonta not to protest the killer of Keito O'Neil.
(2023-05-21). Debt ceiling negotiations reveal how evil the system is. indybay.org The Evil Face To The Debt Ceiling Negotiations…
(2023-05-21). Cracking Down On Pay To Play. levernews.com This week, I published a two-month long
(2023-05-21). Sunday 7/16: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2023-05-21). Dinosaurs Became Birds, Humanity Became an Ostrich. indybay.org Will human denial by the end of humanity?>
(2023-05-21). Wednesday 6/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2023-05-21). Thacker Pass: Second Tipi Goes Up to Protect Paiute Massacre Site from Lithium Mine. indybay.org Ox Sam Camp at Thacker Pass put up a second tipi today to halt the destruction of the Paiute Massacre Site by a foreign mining company, Lithium Americas of Vancouver, Canada. The camp is named after one of the only survivors of the massacre, Ox Sam, in northern Nevada.
(2023-05-21). Friday 5/26: "Woke" Lunacy vs REAL REVOLUTION- Featuring Sunsara Taylor. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue…
(2023-05-21). "Fentalyfe" Poster Campaign Redecorated. indybay.org Right-wing poster campaign installations calling for police and criminalization were redecorated in SF…
(2023-05-21). Congreso peruano autoriza ingreso de tropas estadounidenses en el país. cubadebate.cu El Congreso de Perú autorizó el arribo al país de elementos de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses para labores de cooperación y entrenamiento a militares y policías de la nación andina. Lo hizo con una votación de 70 votos a favor, 33 en contra y cuatro abstenciones. Las tropas operarán entre el 1ro de junio y el 31 de diciembre.
(2023-05-21). Conozca las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 21 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 domingo 21 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-05-21). Constituyen nueva asociación de personas con discapacidad en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de Personas en Situación de Discapacidad Intelectual (ACPDI) es un sueño hecho realidad, anunció hoy en Twitter Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, titular del Ministerio del Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS). El MTSS es el órgano de relación de la naciente asociación, que constituye un nuevo paso en pos de la plena inclusión social en la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2023-05-21). Desarrollan prueba dinámica para elecciones de gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales. cubadebate.cu La prueba dinámica con vistas a las elecciones de los gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales de Cuba se realiza hoy para comprobar los aseguramientos necesarios del acto de votación a celebrarse el próximo día 28. Durante el ejercicio se simulará la realización del sufragio, el escrutinio, el cómputo y la validación de los resultados.
(2023-05-21). Detienen al presunto asesino de una familia matancera. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Interior informó que capturó al presunto responsable del homicidio de una familia que vivía en las afueras de la ciudad de Matanzas. El sujeto fue detenido en la playa Jibacoa, en la provincia de Mayabeque, cuando intentaba salir del país. Entre los objetos que le fueron ocupados se encontraron evidencias que lo vinculan con el crimen.
(2023-05-21). Estudio asegura que el peso de los rascacielos está hundiendo a Nueva York. cubadebate.cu Un equipo de geólogos de Estados Unidos determinó las tasas de hundimiento natural de la ciudad de Nueva York por el enorme peso de sus rascacielos, indicó la revista Earth's Future. El modelo determinó un ritmo de sumergimiento de uno a dos milímetros por año, "con algunas áreas muchas más rápidas", aseguró el escrito.
(2023-05-21). Guardacostas frustran operación de narcotráfico internacional al norte de Holguín. cubadebate.cu Un total de 17 contenedores, con 340.7 Kg de marihuana, fueron asegurados por fuerzas del Ministerio del Interior, como resultado del plan de medidas para fortalecer el sistema de enfrentamiento al narcotráfico internacional y de las acciones de cooperación entre las Tropas Guardafronteras de Cuba y el Servicio de Guardacostas estadounidense.
(2023-05-21). Londres niega impacto en la salud y el medio ambiente de sus municiones de uranio empobrecido. cubadebate.cu Londres ha utilizado durante mucho tiempo municiones de uranio empobrecido y no ve nada sobrenatural en ello, dijo Barbara Woodward, representante permanente de Gran Bretaña ante la ONU. "Se trata de un componente estándar y no tiene nada que ver con armas o capacidades nucleares", afirmó. También señaló que no ha habido efectos sobre la población.
(2023-05-21). Meteoro 2023: Participa Díaz-Canel en ejercicio en Planta de Gas Manufacturado de Marianao. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presenció esta mañana el ejercicio práctico realizado en la Planta de Gas Manufacturado, del municipio capitalino de Marianao, como parte del Meteoro 2023.
(2023-05-21). Unión Eléctrica estima que no ocurran afectaciones por déficit de capacidad de generación. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico nocturno de este domingo una disponibilidad de 2 760 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 600 MW, para una reserva de 160 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, no se pronostica afectación en este horario por déficit de capacidad de generación.
(2023-05-21). 21 May, Basel and 23 May, Zurich: Mohammed Khatib on internationalist struggles for a liberated Palestine. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 21 May 3 pm Gewerkschaftshaus Rebgasse 1, Basel Tuesday, 23 May 7: 30 pm Volkshaus Stauffacherstrasse 60, Zurich Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, talks about the history of the Palestinian left and the importance of internationalism. We will look back at the struggles of the 1970s and 1980s, try to create a continuity, and …
(2023-05-21). 25-27 May, Geneva: Exhibition of Palestinian resistance posters by Marc Rudin. samidoun.net 
As part of the action days for the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Secours Rouge Geneva, in collaboration with Samidoun, is organizing an exhibition of posters by Marc Rudin. The Swiss revolutionary artist and internationalist who died last April was part of the Palestinian liberation struggle for years. His political posters were published by Palestinian …
(2023-05-21). Samidoun joins #Nakba75 events in Switzerland highlighting 75 years of Palestinian, Arab and international resistance. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is currently participating in a series of events organized by a coalition of groups in Switzerland. The week of action, for #Nakba75, includes exhibitions, cultural events, demonstrations and political events highlighting the Palestinian people's liberation struggle through 75 years of ongoing Nakba. As the call to the week noted, "The …
(2023-05-21). Conoce las propiedades del té y sus beneficios para la salud. telesurtv.net Consumir una taza de esta bebida tiene múltiples beneficios para nuestro organismo porque contiene antioxidantes, reduce el estrés y baja los niveles de hipertensión, entre otros.
(2023-05-21). Conoce la obra de Andrés Eloy Blanco. telesurtv.net Entre las creaciones de este ilustre poeta y escritor venezolano destacan el humor y la identidad nacional.
(2023-05-21). Argentina debuta con victoria en el Mundial Sub 20 de Futbol. telesurtv.net La albiceleste juvenil se presenta en su Copa del Mundo con apretado triunfo ante Uzbekistán; Estados Unidos gana y Guatemala cae.
(2023-05-21). India y Brasil acordaron afianzar sus relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Modi y Lula, quienes participan como invitados en la Cumbre del Grupo de los Siete (G7) analizaron la asociación estratégica de los dos países.
(2023-05-21). Asesinan a firmante de la paz en el centro de Colombia. telesurtv.net Alfonso Correa Zapata excombatiente de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) se encontraba realizando su proceso de reincorporación.
(2023-05-21). Al menos seis muertos tras ataque armado en el sur de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional ya se ha desplazado al sitio para controlar la situación e iniciar con las investigaciones.
(2023-05-21). Autoridades salvadoreñas inician indagatorias de trágica estampida. telesurtv.net El hecho ocurrió en el estadio Cuscatlán, donde aficionados esperaban ver el partido entre Alianza y FAS.
(2023-05-21). Honduras prolonga estado de excepción para luchar contra pandillas. telesurtv.net La medida fue decretada en diciembre del año pasado y estará vigente hasta el 5 de julio.
(2023-05-21). Condenan presencia del ministro israelí en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net La visita del Ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel, Itamar Ben-Gvir, se produce días después de que miles de nacionalistas judíos marcharan por la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén.
(2023-05-21). Rusia acusa al G7 de destruir la estabilidad global. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Exteriores ruso destacó que los resultados de la cumbre en Hiroshima son "decisiones politizadas, destinadas a trazar líneas de división en las relaciones internacionales".
(2023-05-21). Rechazan persecución judicial contra vicepresidenta argentina. telesurtv.net Militantes kirchneristas celebran plenarios de apoyo a Cristina Fernández. Organizan participación en acto del próximo 25 de mayo en Buenos Aires.
(2023-05-21). Saharauis celebran aniversario 50 del Frente Polisario. telesurtv.net Se cumplen cinco décadas del inicio de la lucha armada. Presidente Gali subraya que esa fue la respuesta a los intentos de socavar los derechos de su pueblo.
(2023-05-21). Electores turcos inscritos en el extranjero concurren a segunda vuelta. t.co Se instalaron 3.461 urnas en 167 puntos localizados en 73 países. Hay más de 3.4 millones de electores inscritos en el extranjero.
(2023-05-21). Denuncian masacre de cuatro menores indígenas en Caquetá, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz puntualizó que este crimen múltiple constituyó la masacre número 36 ocurrida en el país suramericano en lo que va de 2023.
(2023-05-21). Estampida en estadio de El Salvador deja al menos 12 muertos. telesurtv.net Protección Civil de El Salvador precisó que los todos los fallecidos mayores de edad.
(2023-05-21). Griegos emiten su voto para renovar el parlamento. telesurtv.net El padrón electoral está compuesto por un total de 9.813.595 ciudadanos, que deberán escoger a los nuevos diputados de listas presentadas por 35 partidos políticos.
(2023-05-21). Ejército y grupo FAR en Sudán acuerdan nueva tregua humanitaria. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a un comunicado emitido por Arabia Saudita y Estados Unidos, fuerzas que están catalogándose como mediadores "las dos partes acordaron facilitar la distribución de la ayuda humanitaria".
(2023-05-21). Fiscalía mexicana retira la acusación penal contra mujer indígena. telesurtv.net La noticia supone una victoria para Ruiz, de 23 años y originaria de Oaxaca, y para México, un país que cuenta miles de asesinatos de mujeres cada año.
(2023-05-21). Presidente cubano recibe a ministro de Turismo de Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net El presidente de la Junta Directiva del Fondo Saudita para el Desarrollo hizo explícito el agradecimiento de Arabia Saudita a Cuba, por apoyar que el Reino sea la sede de la Exposición Universal 2030.
(2023-05-21). Putin felicita al Grupo Wagner por liberación de Artyomovsk. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso anunció temprano en el día que la ciudad de Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) había sido completamente liberada.
(2023-05-21). Tiroteo en el norte de México deja 10 muertos. telesurtv.net Según testigos, los atacantes llegaron en una camioneta gris y, posteriormente, comenzaron a disparar a las personas.
(2023-05-21). Aeropuertos detienen actividad por cenizas del Popocatépetl en México. telesurtv.net Durante la última revisión de pistas y testigos ya no se encontró ceniza volcánica, por lo que se determinó abrir operaciones en el AICM a partir de las 10: 00 (hora local)…
(2023-05-21). Detienen a cuarto marino implicado en homicidio en Iquique, Chile. telesurtv.net El fiscal José Rivera confirma detención de un cuarto funcionario de la Armada por el homicidio de un hombre con discapacidad y en situación de calle.
(2023-05-21). Pueblo uruguayo no olvida a víctimas del terrorismo de Estado. telesurtv.net Multitudinaria participación en la 28 Marcha del Silencio. Exigen justicia y recuerdan a los casi dos centenares de detenidos desaparecidos durante la dictadura cívico-militar.
(2023-05-21). Reportan más de 36.000 desplazados por inundaciones en Italia. telesurtv.net La distribución de ayuda se dificulta en Emilia Romaña. Hay cerca de 500 caminos cerrados, se han registrado 305 derrumbes y es imposible contabilizar las inundaciones.
(2023-05-21). Tuesday 6/6: New Release Reading for Those Grand Page Poets! With Caldwell, Holwitz and Randolph. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-05-21). Thursday 6/1: Jail Former SF Fed Member & Silicon Valley CEO Gregory Becker! Bankers Out Of Fed Reserve. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Reserve | 101 Market St. | San Franciso…
(2023-05-21). WorkWeek OEA Teachers Strike & Public Ed, WGAW Comedian Writers Speak Out, Mumia/Assange. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Oakland Teachers Strike & Public Ed, WGAW Comedian Writers Speak Out, World Press Freedom Day Assange & Mumia & WGAW Battles Capitalists On AI…
(2023-05-21). Durham Report Reveals The Real Threat To 'Democracy'. popularresistance.org Six years and millions of dollars later, the "Durham report" released on May 15th confirmed once again what a few of us had the nerve to argue before all of the reports and stories that subsequently emerged — that "Russiagate" was the most massive fraud ever perpetrated on the U.S. public by a section of the capitalist rulers and represented a maturing of a form of U.S. neofascism unique to this historical moment. | The public may have forgotten that during the Trump Administration U.S. Attorney General Bob Barr assigned John H. Durham as special counsel to review the FBI's counterintelligence investigation…
(2023-05-21). Only 13 Percent of Methane Emissions Are Actually Regulated, Study Shows. truthout.org Methane — a potent greenhouse gas and the second biggest driver of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO‚ÇÇ) — had its moment in the spotlight in 2021. Over 100 countries signed on to the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by 30% compared to 2020 levels by 2030. This is a useful goal, but our new research shows that something is still missing: stringent policies to eliminate methane emissions. |
(2023-05-21). Ukrainian Losses In Bakhmut Region And Other Frontlines Over Past Day — Russian Defence Ministry. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 20, the city of Bakhmut came under the full control of the Russian military. After the head of the Wagner PMC claimed the victory, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the control of the city. | In its daily report dated May 21, the Ministry of Defense revealed some new details of the battle in the region over the past day. | Another road bridge used by the Ukrainian military was destroyed near the village of Ivanovskoe (Krasnoe). Another target destroyed near the village was an…
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Bakhmut Area On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces fully secured the city of Bakhmt | On May 25, Wagner fighters would begin to withdraw its units for Bakhmut. Their positions will be transferred to units of the Russian Armed Forces, according to Prigozhin | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Berkhovsky water reservoir | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue south of Ivanivske | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Khromove | MORE ON THE T…
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Syria On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Yemen On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-21). Five Iranian Border Guards Killed In Clashes Near Pakistan Border. southfront.org 
File image. | Five Iranian border guards were killed in a clash in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan with armed terrorists trying to enter the country near the Pakistani border, Iranian state TV reported on May 21. | The clash took place in the town of Saravan. The terrorists fled the area with casualties, according to the state TV, which didn't provide any additional details. Originally, it was reported that six border guards were killed in the clash. However, later the officia…
(2023-05-21). Hezbollah Holds Public Military Exercise Near Front With Israel (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On May 21, Hezbollah held a public military exercise in southern Lebanon, just a few kilometers away from the front with Israel. | The exercise, which was attended by local and international media, was held at a camp near the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in the town of Mleeta. Hezbollah fighters conducted tactical maneuvers during the small-scale exercise and later showcased heavy weapons, including multiple rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns and anti-tank rocket-propelled gre…
(2023-05-21). Iran's IRGC Shares Photos Of Destroyer Carrying American, French & British Commanders. southfront.org 
USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) destroyer. Source: the IRGC via Tasnim News. | On May 21, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released photos showing United States Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton as it On her journey through the strategic strait, the destroyer was visited by Vice Adm. Bra…
(2023-05-21). Lebanese Army Says It Arrested Senior Al-Qaeda Leader. southfront.org 
Image is based on the flag of Lebanon | On May 20, the Lebanese military announced that it arrested a senior leader of al-Qaeda during an operation in the northern town of Deir Amar. | The operation took place on May 19, the army said in a statement, identifying the captured senior terrorist by his initials only, T.M."T.M. is one of the most prominent leaders of al-Qaeda and the founder of its cells in Lebanon," the statement reads. | According to the army, the senior al-Qaeda leader played a key role in establishing Fatah al-Islam…
(2023-05-21). Senior SDF Commander, Three Fighters Killed In Roadside Bomb Attack In Syria's Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | On May 20, an armored vehicle of the United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was hit with a roadside bomb near the town of Abu Khashab in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor. | In an initial statement, the SDF said that three of its personnel, including a senior commander, were wounded in the attack, adding that the attack was likely orchestrated by ISIS cells. | Later however, Sputnik reported, citing local sources in Deir Ezzo…
(2023-05-21). Sudan Warring Factions Sign Seven-Day Ceasefire Agreement. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire, the United States and Saudi Arabia confirmed on May 20. | The new ceasefire agreement will take effect on May 22 evening, 48 hours after it was signed in the Saudi city of Jeddah by the warring factions. The ceasefire may be extended with the agreement of both sides, the Kingdom's Foreign Ministry said. | In a statement, the U.
(2023-05-21). U.S. Killed Shepherd, Not Al-Qaeda Leader In Recent Drone Strike On Syria's Idlib — Reports. southfront.org 
A fully armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down the runway at an air base in Afghanistan on its way to another wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson). | A man killed earlier this month in a United States
(2023-05-21). Eric Zuesse: How Utterly Untrustworthy America's Mainstream 'News' Media Are. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by The U.S. war against Russia is based not only on lies by the U.S. government and its 'news' media about
(2023-05-21). Eric Zuesse: The Asian Century: We're In It, And Should Plan For It. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by On May 3rd, Japan's NikkeiAsia headlined
(2023-05-21). "Pro-Iranian Shiites" Iraq Only Seems "Pro-Iranian" southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Damir Nazarov. | Three years have passed since the murder of Suleimani and Muhandis, and the Iraqi resistance has not fulfilled its promise to eliminate the American presence in Iraq. Moreover, some influential figures directly connected with the resistance (Sheikh Khazali) or who are a political ally in parliament (Nouri al-Maliki) have begun to make rather contradictory statements in relation to the American presence. In early May, Sheikh Khazali, the he…
(2023-05-21). Sunday 6/4: #Wear Orange: Annual Stop Gun Violence Golden Gate Bridge Walk. indybay.org Golden Gate Bridge: | Meet for rally at Marin Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965, | then march to San Francisco side…
(2023-05-21). Circumventing the blockade: Pueblo a Pueblo builds grassroots food sovereignty (Part II). mronline.org 
An organization that brings together rural producers with urban consumers breaks with the dictates of the market.
(2023-05-21). President Xi Jinping and presidents of the five Central Asian countries announce the official inauguration of the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism. ecns.cn On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was held successfully in Xi'an.
(2023-05-21). World needs stable, prosperous, harmonious, well-connected Central Asia: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that the world needs a Central Asia that is stable, prosperous, harmonious, and well-connected.
(2023-05-21). Comicomment: How U.S. dollar's hegemony creates global chaos. ecns.cn The words of former U.S. Treasury Secretary John Connally in 1971 ring true: "The dollar is our currency, but it's your problem."
(2023-05-21). Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to visit China. ecns.cn Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China. During his visit, China and Russia will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations, practical cooperation and issues of mutual interest, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday at the daily press conference.
(2023-05-21). (W.E. Talk) Writer Alai: Why is language the most important element in literature?>. ecns.cn This year marks the 40th anniversary of Alai's literary creation. In the past forty years, this Tibetan writer from the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan has been working tirelessly on his works, reviewing the rise and fall of the native chieftain system in When The Dust Settles, reflecting on the relationship between humans and the ecology of the plateau in The Mushroom Circle, and depicting the trauma and redemption in the Wenchuan earthquake in the Story in the Clouds. His works have been translated and introduced to the West in large numbers, winning heavyweight literary awards such as th…
(2023-05-21). French first lady visits giant panda 'godson'. ecns.cn French first lady Brigitte Macron appeared emotional when she paid a surprise three-hour visit on Wednesday to her "godson" Yuan Meng, a giant panda in the Beauval Park Zoo, about 200 kilometers southwest of Paris.
(2023-05-21). Xi delivers keynote address at China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the city of Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-05-21). Xi expounds on how to build China-Central Asia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expounded on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, when he delivered a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the northwestern city of Xi'an.
(2023-05-21). President Xi Jinping puts forward four propositions on what kind of Central Asia to be built. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi'an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He put forward four propositions on what kind of Central Asia to be built in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-21). President Xi proposes four principles on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi'an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He proposed four principles on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-21). President Xi Jinping puts forth eight proposals for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi'an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He put forth eight proposals for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-21). Full text of President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote speech at the China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The following is the full text.
(2023-05-21). Chinese mainland rebukes Taiwan's DPP for seeking foreign favor. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday rebuked Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for "leveraging all of the island's resources to win the favor of a foreign country," saying the "shameful act" is doomed to failure.
(2023-05-21). Beautiful nature of tidal flat in Fujian. ecns.cn Stunning natural wonder of tidal flat along Meizhou Island, in Putian, east China's Fujian Province, May 17, 2023.
(2023-05-21). Welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders held in Xi'an. ecns.cn A performance is staged during a welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders and their wives attending the China-Central Asia Summit at the Tang Paradise in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2023.
(2023-05-21). Six Chinese dishes you can't miss in Xi'an. ecns.cn
(2023-05-21). In Numbers: Cultural cooperation between China and 5 Central Asian countries. ecns.cn
(2023-05-21). Culture Fact | International Tea Day. ecns.cn
(2023-05-21). Culture Fact | Solar term: Grain Buds. ecns.cn
(2023-05-21). Cradle of civiliazation: Xi'an Bell Tower. ecns.cn
(2023-05-21). InsightsÔΩúKazakhstani scholar: China of significance in Kazakhstan's modernization process. ecns.cn Dr. Ikboljon Qoraboyev, Associate Professor of International Relations at Maqsut Narikbayev KAZGUU University, noted that the economic and trade relations between China and Kazakhstan reached new heights in 2022, with the bilateral trade volume of $30 billion.
(2023-05-21). Meet world's first carbon dioxide + flywheel energy storage demonstration project. ecns.cn A blue-and-white "hill" stood at a factory in Deyang, Southwest"ÄÄChina's"ÄÄSichuan Province. At the foot of the "hill," rows of factories, pipes, and tanks were arranged. Together, they formed a super power bank, the world's first carbon dioxide-flywheel energy storage demonstration project.
(2023-05-21). Fossilized dinosaur egg found in east China's Fujian. ecns.cn East China's Fujian Province has unearthed a nest of fossilized eggs and some eggshell fragments. The eggs belonged to the notorious egg thief dinosaur species, Oviraptorosaur, in the Late Cretaceous. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-21). 700 Chinese sturgeon released into Yangtze River. ecns.cn More than 700 artificially-bred Chinese sturgeon were released into the Yangtze River on Friday to help restore the species' wild population. The fish were released in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei Province.
(2023-05-21). Spanish-language teacher from Cuba: China treats me like a son. ecns.cn A boy accidentally fell into the water in Changping district, Beijing on April 30, and a woman who tried to rescue him was also trapped in the water. Liuban Lopez, from Cuba, immediately jumped into the water and pulled both of them to safety.
(2023-05-21). Insights | CEIBS professor: China plays absolutely important role in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The role that China plays in Southeast Asia is absolutely important, said Bala Ramasamy, professor of Economics at China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS), during an interview with China News Network."ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-21). 'We Do Not Need a School for Assassins': Hours of Public Comment Unanimously Against 'Cop City'. scheerpost.com 
By Alex Binder / Unicorn Riot Atlanta, GA — Hundreds of Atlantans spoke out against the proposed authorization of $33.5 million taxpayer dollars for the Atlanta Police Foundation to fund the construction of 'Cop City' during the public comment section at city council on Monday. The council is expected to vote on the funding on June 5. …
(2023-05-21). In 2022, Exonerations Hit a Record High in the U.S. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-21). Journalist Details 15 of the Most Damning Allegations in Sexual Misconduct Complaint Against Giuliani. scheerpost.com 
By Alex Henderson / AlterNet After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Rudy Giuliani's admirers in the mainstream press hailed him as "America's mayor." Giuliani, in those days, had a reputation for being a moderate Republican who had no problem making bipartisan deals with Democrats. When he gave a very nuanced speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention, …
(2023-05-21). ScheerPost Finalist in Nine SoCal Journalism Award Categories. scheerpost.com 
By SP Staff / Original to ScheerPost The Los Angeles Press Club recently announced the finalists for its 65th annual Southern California Journalism Awards naming ScheerPost staff and contributors as finalists in nine categories. ScheerPost's founder and publisher Robert Scheer is a finalist for two awards, including audio journalist of the year for his award-winning weekly …
(2023-05-21). Why the Right Embraces Military-Veteran Vigilantes. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-21). Fascism Is Rising, But It Does Not Have to Be Our Future. truthout.org Most organizers are exhausted, striving to balance the impossible load of community crises, family crises and urgent campaigns. Addressing long-term visionary campaign work can feel particularly challenging in these times of increased attacks from the right. Organizers are reeling within a political terrain where the left is working to preserve reproductive justice and bodily autonomy… |
(2023-05-21). Yellow alert declared in Ecuador on El Niño Phenomenon. plenglish.com Quito, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Risk Management Secretariat (SGR) declared a yellow alert for the possible occurrence of El Niño phenomenon, which is keeping experts in Ecuador on alert.
(2023-05-21). Georgian airline responds with boycott to the country's president. plenglish.com Tbilisi, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Georgia's national air carrier Georgian Airways declared President Salome Zurabishvili a persona non grata on Sunday, after she urged fellow citizens to boycott the company for resuming flights to Moscow.
(2023-05-21). Panama's presidential pre-candidate defends a life with dignity. plenglish.com Panama City, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Leading up to the 2024 general elections, independent Presidential Pre-candidate Maribel Gordon defended the Life with Dignity project for Panama, which currently receives growing popular support.
(2023-05-21). Russian defense ministry confirms liberation of Artyomovsk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Defense on Sunday confirmed that the city of Artyomovsk, located in the Donetsk People's Republic, has been completely liberated, and highlighted the role of the Wagner private military company and the Southern Battlegroup.
(2023-05-21). NSW health workers, teachers push Labor to cancel pay cap. greenleft.org.au The NSW Health Services Union has stepped up its industrial campaign, demanding the new Labor government grant pay rises to its paramedics and other ancillary hospital staff. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-05-21). Cuba mourns death of writer Anton Arrufat. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), Luis Morlote, lamented the death of renowned poet, narrator and playwright Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner, at the age of 87 in Havana on Sunday.
(2023-05-21). Cuban President Diaz-Canel laments death of author Anton Arrufat. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel the death early on Sunday of renowned writer Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner, at the age of 87.
(2023-05-21). Cuban president participates in Meteor 2023 practical exercises. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participated on Sunday in the practical exercises of the Meteor 2023 maneuver in order to be better prepared for weather events and other dangers of natural, technological and health origin.
(2023-05-21). Cubans bid farewell to Anton Arrufat with admiration and respect. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Havana-based Casa de las Americas, Abel Prieto, expressed his sorrow on Sunday for the death in this capital of renowned writer Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner (2000), at the age of 87.
(2023-05-21). Demand in Argentina to remove Cuba from list of US Terrorist list. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 21 (Prensa Latina) United States President Joe Biden must remove Cuba from an ignominious list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism, Argentinean political scientist Atilio Boron demanded on Sunday.
(2023-05-21). Modi and Lula agree to strengthen ties between India and Brazil. plenglish.com Tokyo, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva agreed on Sunday to strengthen bilateral relations at a meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the first between the two dignitaries.
(2023-05-21). Renowned writer and playwright Anton Arrufat dies in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The renowned Cuban poet, storyteller and playwright Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner (2000), died at the age of 87, the Ministry of Culture reported on Sunday.
(2023-05-21). US Prosecutors' Power Under Espionage Act Grows With Teixeira Detention. thedissenter.org
(2023-05-21). Western Delusions About Russia and Ukraine Are Genuine. sonar21.com 
If you think that the policy towards Russia, which is shaped by the perceptions and beliefs of the Washington status quo, is not seriously screwed up, think again and watch…
(2023-05-21). Shutting Down The Israeli Arms Industry. popularresistance.org Even as Israel's war against Palestine continues unabated, a new movement has arisen in the United Kingdom, challenging the Israeli war machine — and it has been winning some impressive victories. | Founded in 2020, Palestine Action is a grassroots activist movement that seeks to end British complicity in Israeli war crimes by shutting down arms manufacturing sites across the U.K. Today, Lowkey welcomes back Palestine Action co-founder Huda Amori to talk about the rise of her organization that has taken the country by storm and has weapons manufacturers fleeing. Born in the U.K., Amori is a Palestinian-Iraq…
(2023-05-21). Jerusalem: Itamar Ben Gvir declares Israel 'in charge' of Al-Aqsa during visit. middleeasteye.net 
Jerusalem: Itamar Ben Gvir declares Israel 'in charge' of Al-Aqsa during visit | Hamas slams visit by far-right minister, which comes days after ultra-nationalist march through Jerusalem | Sun, 05/21/2023 – 09: 34 | Itamar Ben Gvir, flanked by Israeli police officers, greets people gathered in front of Damascus Gate, leading to the Old City of Jerusalem, during the annual "flag march" to mark Jerusalem Day,…
(2023-05-21). Bahrain to restore diplomatic relations with Lebanon. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-21). African Initiative on Ukraine Settlement Cements Africa's New Global Role: Pundit. orinocotribune.com By Muhammad Nooh Osman — May 19, 2023 | Earlier this week, South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to receive a mission of African leaders with their peace initiative on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov later confirmed that the African mission was planning to visit Russia in mid-June or early July. | The mission of African countries to Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict between the two neighbors is "very encouraging and unexpected," given that African nations have not previously directly addressed conflicts outside th…
(2023-05-21). Sudan: Sexual violence and killings in Darfur ahead of ceasefire. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: Sexual violence and killings in Darfur ahead of ceasefire | Break in Sudan's conflict due on Monday, as fighting continues and activists in Nyala tell MEE about 24 cases of sexual assault | Sun, 05/21/2023 – 14: 30 | Smoke rises above buildings in southern Khartoum, Sudan, on 19 May 2023 (AFP) |
(2023-05-21). 'We were just singing': Tunisian students stunned after satirical song imprisonment. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-21). Arab Leaders: Foreign Interference In Arab World Must Come To An End. popularresistance.org At the conclusion of the 32nd annual Arab League summit hosted by Saudi Arabia on 19 May, the regional bloc issued a joint declaration calling for an end to foreign interference in the region and reaffirming their support for Palestinian liberation. | "We call for stopping foreign interference in the domestic affairs of Arab countries and categorically reject all support for the formation of armed groups and militias outside the scope of state institutions," the joint statement reads. | It also stressed that the Israeli occupation of Palestine remains "one of the key factors of stability in the region" and condem…
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). Consumer Health: What do you know about malaria? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Tuesday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms. Because the parasites…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can aspirin make your breathing worse? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter's triad, it can be a challenging and long road to diagnosis. Dr. Angela Donaldson, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, focuses her research on this difficult to diagnose condition. Learn about AERD in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: …
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an African American woman in her 40s. I recently had a well-woman checkup done and was told that I also should have a cardiac workup. Although I don't eat as healthy as I should and high blood pressure and cholesterol run in my family, I have not begun menopause yet. Why do I need to be concerned about heart disease now? ANSWER: Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but can develop in people of any age and is common in adults as well. Symptoms of asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, talks about the signs and symptoms of asthma in this Mayo Clinic Minute. …
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation. These symptoms can significantly affect a person's quality of life. IBS affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. "Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 10% of U.S. adults," says Dr. Brian Lacy, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic in a new era of discoveries with rapid genome sequencing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National DNA Day on April 25 marks the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953 and the Human Genome Project's completion in 2003. The discovery of DNA's double helix structure 70 years ago propelled a revolutionary shift toward individualized medicine. Today, new genome sequencing technologies could help Mayo Clinic scientists fuel a new whirlwind of genomics discoveries. One of the sophisticated sequencing technologies, arriving at Mayo Clinic in May, will give the ability to put…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women. They also can adversely affect women in the workplace. A newly published Mayo Clinic study puts numbers on that cost: an estimated $1.8 billion in lost work time per year and $26.6 billion annually when medical expenses are added, in the U.S. alone. "The takeaway for…
(2023-05-21). The silent liver disease experts warn is on the rise among Hispanics and children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Two months after his liver transplant, Juan Silva with his wife, Gisela Juan and Gisela Silva have a lot to smile about these days. One reason why, they are back to enjoying home-cooked together. "Oh man, I can eat more now," says Juan. "Before I didn't want to eat anything because it would mess up my stomach and stuff because something wasn't working right." That led Juan to his doctor's office where a series of…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Uruguay. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Montevideo to assist patients, their families, referring physicians, and insurance companies and brokers. The office joins several around the world established to serve people interested in connecting with Mayo Clinic. The Montevideo office staff, fluent in Spanish and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville,…
(2023-05-21). Menopause: Ensuring a tranquil transition. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The average age for menopause in the U.S. is 51. For some women, menopause can be challenging, but a greater understanding of the symptoms and treatments can help smooth this natural transition. Here are answers to common questions women have about menopause: How do I know if what I'm experiencing is menopause? Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It's triggered by a natural decline in female hormones released by the ovaries,…
(2023-05-21). Be safe when flooding occurs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — With the snowmelt and recent rains, the National Weather Service says major flooding has occurred or is forecast along the Mississippi River in portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Health care professionals at Mayo Clinic Health System have several health-related tips to stay safe if the water rises. "First and foremost, be safe. Do not walk, swim, drive or ride in a car through floodwaters," says Michael Bassett, M.D., family medicine…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic study suggests improved time efficiency, accuracy with AI-automated head and neck radiotherapy model. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study conducted by Mayo Clinic suggests artificial intelligence could potentially improve time efficiency and standardization for radiation therapy planning in patients with head and neck cancers. The validation study, published in Frontiers in Oncology, evaluated the efficiency of an algorithm trained by Mayo Clinic and developed in collaboration with Google Health. Radiation therapy planning for head and neck cancers requires a heavy time investment from multiple specialty areas due to the…
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). 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….
(2023-05-21). 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…
(2023-05-21). Saturday 6/10: AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-21). Russia to resume regular flights to Cuba in July. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Russia will resume regular flights to Cuba starting on July 1, the vice president of that country's Government, Dmitri Chernyshenko, who is visiting this capital, announced.
(2023-05-21). DNA contamination and cancer-causing agent SV40 found in Pfizer's covid injections. expose-news.com It's not just the spike protein and the mRNA that are a problem. Both Pfizer and Moderna covid injections also have DNA contamination and Pfizer's covid injection contains SV40 promoters. Microbiologist Kevin …
(2023-05-21). EcoHealth documents show the development of the covid virus/vaccine bioweapon and the plan to infect populations. expose-news.com The debate as to what caused the covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing and is likely to be ongoing for some time. Karen Kingston argues that the cause of the pandemic was a …
(2023-05-21). The rebels fighting tyranny need our support; how do we do that? expose-news.com As our regular readers will know there was a recent attempt on our editor's life. Why would The System do this? Because our editor belongs to a special group of people — …
(2023-05-21). President Maduro, 5 Years After Reelection: Venezuela Remains United. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-21). The Ukraine Refugee Question. popularresistance.org Last Saturday the Washington Post published an exposé of classified American intelligence documents showing that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, working behind the back of the Biden White House, pushed hard earlier this year for an expanded series of missile attacks inside Russia. The documents were part of a large cache of classified materials posted online by an Air Force enlisted man now in custody. A senior official of the Biden administration, asked by…
(2023-05-21). How Ukrainian Army Fled Bakhmut (Videos). southfront.org 
On May 20, units of the Wagner PMC fully captured the territory of the city of Bakhmut. The main events unfolded in the afternoon of May 19. AFU units fled Bakhmut en masse, abandoning their positions. This was despite the fact that the Ukrainian army had some success on the flanks of the Bakhmut grouping of Russians. | All the while the Ukrainian president Zelensky is outside the borders of his warring country. He is traveling comfortably around the World, using NATO airplanes. The Commander-In-Chief of t…
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Donbass On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Konstantinovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Novoyegrovka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kramatorsk; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery radar…
(2023-05-21). El ADN parrandero que corre por las venas remedianas (+ Fotos, Video y Podcast). cubadebate.cu Nacido y criado en Remedios, Daniel Morcillo Nápoles es un apasionado de las parrandas y confiesa que lleva la tradición en su ADN øCómo podría ser diferente? Si esta música la escuchó desde la cuna y cuan ødo pudo caminar ya le daba la vuelta a la plaza cada 24 de diciembre vestido de rojo. Si de rojo, porque Daniel es del barrio de San Salvador y para que no quede duda, lleva un gallo en su sombrero.
(2023-05-21). Iroel Sánchez: "Al estado socialista le conviene una sociedad civil activa" cubadebate.cu Me parece que hay dos problemas esenciales que luego se derivan en más. Uno es el incumplimiento del principio de distribución socialista del que tanto se habla, o sea, no hay relación adecuada entre el aporte y los ingresos de las personas. Y en otro orden, todavía arrastramos muchas prácticas igualitaristas que terminan generando más desigualdad. Cuando le das lo mismo a todo el mundo, lo necesite o no.
(2023-05-21). 62 SNB: Santiago de Cuba divide honores con Guantánamo y sigue de líder. cubadebate.cu En rol de visitante, Santiago de Cuba dividió honores este sábado en doble juego contra Guantánamo y conservó la cima de la tabla de posiciones de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que mañana dejará caer las cortinas de sus décimas subseries particulares.A primera hora en el estadio Nguyen Van Troi, los Indios del Guaso dejaron al campo 9-8 a la tropa del mentor Eddy Cajigal.
(2023-05-21). China confirma el descubrimiento de su mayor reserva de oro. cubadebate.cu El Departamento de Recursos Naturales de la provincia de Shandong, en el este de China, reportó el descubrimiento de 200 toneladas adicionales de oro en la mina de Xiling, en la ciudad de Laizhou, informó el jueves Global Times.El reciente hallazgo eleva la reserva acumulada total de oro de la mina a 580 toneladas, convirtiéndola en el depósito individual de dicho metal precioso más grande del país.
(2023-05-21). Granmenses rinden tributo a José Martí por aniversario de su caída en combate (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Aquel 19 de mayo, hace ya 128 años, José Martí montado en su caballo, es impactado por tres disparos. Desde la provincia Granma este sábado se le rindió tributo, en el mismo sitio donde cayera en combate: Dos Ríos, Jiguaní. Allí, se dieron cita, jóvenes, educandos, trabajadores y pobladores del lugar.
(2023-05-21). Nebraska aprueba ley para penalizar el aborto y los cuidados a menores trans. cubadebate.cu La legislatura estatal de Nebraska, en EEUU, votó este viernes a favor de promulgar una ley que penaliza el aborto a partir de las 12 semanas de gestación y los cuidados médicos para las personas transgénero menores de 19 años. Después de la votación en el Parlamento estatal, la legislación pasará a la oficina del gobernador Jim Pillen, del Partido Republicano.
(2023-05-21). Reportan accidente de carro cargado de combustible en Holguín. cubadebate.cu En Loma de la Gloria, Holguín, se produjo este sábado un accidente al volcarse un carro cisterna cargado de combustible diésel.El vehículo siniestrado pertenece a Transcupet Holguín. Aunque hasta el momento no se reportan daños humanos, se llevan a cabo acciones para recuperar parte del combustible y un plan de contingencia para garantizar la seguridad de la población.
(2023-05-21). Acoso a Buena Fe o un regreso de torquemada. cubadebate.cu Yo acabo de leer cierto manifiesto del autodenominado Consejo Europeo Cubano, —grupo que en su fundación declara haber entendido lo que puede hacer la Unión Europea para "arrodillar y destruir la dictadura militar de La Habana"—, en el que se explican las razones por las cuales promueven el acoso y la censura del dúo musical cubano Buena Fe, que actualmente se halla de gira por España.
(2023-05-21). Incendio consume más de 8.500 hectáreas en Cáceres, España. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades, es el viento el mayor problema para apagar este siniestro que empezó el pasado miércoles en la zona de Pinofranqueado y está catalogado como de nivel dos de peligrosidad.
(2023-05-21). China rechaza declaración del G7 sobre asuntos internos del país. telesurtv.net China instó además al G7 a dejar de involucrarse en "pequeños círculos" cerrados y exclusivos y dejar de reprimir a otros países.
(2023-05-21). Feministas mexicanas exigen anular sentencia contra mujer indígena. telesurtv.net Roxana Ruiz fue condenada a seis años de prisión por uso excesivo de la fuerza cuando mató en defensa propia a un hombre que la había abusado sexualmente .
(2023-05-21). Reportan 125 muertos en un doble ataque en el centro de Nigeria. telesurtv.net A pesar de que en la región se registran continuos enfrentamientos entre pastores y agricultores, organizaciones sociales acusan a grupos paramilitares.
(2023-05-21). Rusia acusa que Cumbre del G7 busca contener a Beijing y Moscú. telesurtv.net En Occidente se formuló la tarea de no solo "vencer a Rusia en el campo de batalla", sino "eliminarla como competidor geopolítico", dijo el ministro de Asunto Exteriores ruso.
(2023-05-21). Rusia advierte a Occidente sobre enviar aviones F-16 a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Según el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, los países occidentales correrán "riesgos colosales" si entregan a Ucrania cazas F-16.
(2023-05-21). Fuerzas rusas establecen control sobre la ciudad de Artiómovsk en Donetsk. telesurtv.net La batalla por el control de la ciudad se convirtió en el centro del conflicto que estalló en febrero pasado.
(2023-05-21). Aumenta a 850 cifra de muertos por conflicto armado en Sudán. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el Sindicato de Médicos de Sudán dijo que 3.394 civiles también resultaron heridos en la violencia cuando las hostilidades entran en su sexta semana.
(2023-05-21). Cuba y Rusia concretan nueva etapa de nexos económicos. telesurtv.net Durante el foro se suscribieron ocho documentos referidos a cuestiones como la macroeconomía, la inteligencia artificial, el suministro de trigo y el desarrollo de empresas mixtas.
(2023-05-21). Estampida en estadio de El Salvador deja al menos nueve muertos. telesurtv.net Protección Civil de El Salvador precisó que de los fallecidos, siete son hombres y dos mujeres, todos mayores de edad.
(2023-05-21). Suspenden a candidato presidencial que lidera encuestas en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La Sala Sexta del Tribunal de lo Contencioso Administrativo otorgó un amparo provisional al partido Cambio, que impugnó la Asamblea Nacional de Prosperidad Ciudadana.
(2023-05-21). Suben a 24 las provincias dominicanas en alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias en alerta amarilla, el COE puntualiza a Montecristi, Santiago Rodríguez, Valverde, Santiago, La Vega y otras.
(2023-05-21). Celebran homenaje póstumo a intelectual cubano Iroel Sánchez. telesurtv.net Sánchez era reconocido por su activa labor como dirigente cultural, periodista, analista político, escritor, editor y realizador audiovisual.
(2023-05-21). Entregarán a Francisco carta con denuncias de pederastia en Bolivia. telesurtv.net "Es nuestra obligación manifestar que todo el pueblo boliviano siente repudio y molestia por estos hechos" agregó la alcaldesa.
(2023-05-21). Segundo terremoto sacude a Nueva Caledonia. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos declaró que el sismo se produjo a una profundidad de unos 36 kilómetros.
(2023-05-21). Prevén ola de calor este fin de semana en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La temperatura máxima podría llegaría hasta los 39 grados en el oriente, aunque podrían darse marcas superiores.
(2023-05-21). Suman 140 palestinos asesinados por fuerzas de Israel en 2023. telesurtv.net En la Franja de Gaza, Naciones Unidas ha verificado inicialmente el asesinato de 33 palestinos y todavía se está verificando una muerte adicional.
(2023-05-21). Reportan incendio en fábrica de pinturas en Ecatepec, México. telesurtv.net El Cuerpo de Bomberos de Ciudad de México informó que el incendió fue extinguido y se realiza la remoción y el enfriamiento del lugar.
(2023-05-21). Apocalyptic Catastrophe Looms: Deagel's Horrific 2025 Depopulation Forecast is supported by Official Excess Death Figures in the Millions & Confidential Pfizer Documents. expose-news.com
(2023-05-20). Editorial] The death penalty: a breach of human rights and ethics of care. thelancet.com "The death penalty is, in our common experience, an atavistic relic from the past that should be shed in the 21st century", said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk in April, 2023, during the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council. The death penalty has existed since the Code of Hammurabi, with its history seeped in politics and discrimination. Physicians have been involved throughout this history. In the eyes of the public, the medicalisation and very involvement of physicians renders execution palatable, eroding any natural sense of abhorrence.
(2023-05-20). Comment] Offline: The case for global health. thelancet.com Global health has become fashionably unfashionable. The case against global health is strong. Global health is the invention of a largely white and wealthy elite residing in high-income, English-language speaking countries. The discipline claims to be concerned about the health of people living in low-income and middle-income settings. But the resources—human, infrastructural, and financial—underpinning global health are mostly concentrated in those countries already replete with power and money.
(2023-05-20). World Report] Palestinians continue to face barriers to health. thelancet.com WHO says that occupation, political divisions, fragmentation, blockade, and obstacles to movement continue to limit access to health services. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-05-20). World Report] Warnings over the future of UK medical research. thelancet.com A new report by the Academy of Medical Sciences calls for changes to employment and funding to safeguard the future of health research in the UK. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-05-20). World Report] With the COVID-19 PHEIC over, what next? thelancet.com With the formal declaration of a public health emergency of international concern ending, what are the implications for international response efforts? John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-05-20). Perspectives] Angels of history. thelancet.com In his essay On the Concept of History, the philosopher and cultural theorist Walter Benjamin describes a sombre view of progress. Inspired by Paul Klee's painting Angelus Novus, Benjamin imagines an angel of history standing with his gaze fixed on the past. He writes: | "Where we perceive a chain of events, he sees a single catastrophe which keeps piling wreckage and hurls it in front of his feet. The angel would like to stay, awaken the dead, and make whole what has been smashed. But a storm is blowing in from Paradise; it has got caught in his wings with such a violence that the angel can no longer close them.
(2023-05-20). Perspectives] Feeling ecstatic in Shakespeare. thelancet.com Today, we typically associate the term ecstasy with feelings of intense happiness and delight, an experience of being temporarily outside ourselves in the way that the term etymologically suggests—from the Greek ekstasis. But ecstasy has a more complicated history. In its early form, it was an experience of drunken frenzy, where worshippers of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine, theatre, and ecstasy, later the Roman god Bacchus) would lose themselves in intoxicating worship. At its best, ecstatic experience could facilitate a moment of inspired, prophetic clarity or union with the divine.
(2023-05-20). Obituary] Zafrullah Chowdhury. thelancet.com Surgeon, public health activist, and champion of health equity. Born on Dec 27, 1941 in what is now Raozan, Bangladesh, he died from chronic kidney disease complications on April 11, 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aged 81 years.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Tanzania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: lessons, learning, and execution. thelancet.com Tanzania has taken an unusual route in the COVID-19 pandemic response. In early 2021, Tanzania was reported to have refused COVID-19 vaccines.1 In response, the Tanzanian Government explained the country's position, arguing there were concerns with initial vaccine safety but pointing out that the country was ready to work with the international community in the fight against COVID-19.2 After the appointment of a presidential task force in April, 2021, to establish the country's direction on COVID-19 response, as initially recommended by an expert committee,3 Tanzania joined COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX)…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Addressing the issue of a depleting health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. thelancet.com Health-care workers have a crucial role in improving health outcomes, and their migration has harmed the quality of health services in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has 25% of global diseases,1 and only 3% of health workers globally, highlighting a severe shortage of skilled professionals to tackle high rates of mortality. The main reasons for migration are poor working conditions, low remuneration, and a scarcity of career development opportunities. Insecurity and high crime rates also contribute to migration in countries such as South Africa.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Lessons from Fukushima: the power of culture as storytelling. thelancet.com According to Oxford Reference,1 culture is the "way of life of people, including their attitudes, values, beliefs, arts, sciences, modes of perception, and habits of thought and activity". A culture provides imaginary points of support for practical life and practical points of support for imaginary life.2…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management. thelancet.com We have read with interest the debate surrounding opioid use in the USA and related deaths. We also welcomed the different perspectives of Gerard A Kalkman and colleagues,1 concluding that universal health care and addiction care in Europe contributes greatly to preventing an opioid epidemic of US proportions. If we agree with many points, we respectfully disagree that this prevention is homogeneously helping to prevent such a crisis development. The authors mentioned only the opioid crisis in Scotland and, after studying it themselves, acknowledge that it cannot be fully explained, which also means that the opio…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We agree with Patrice Forget and Winfried Hauser that opioid pain medication prescribing has increased substantially in almost all countries in Europe. However, we disagree that this is associated with a substantial increase in opioid-related mortality. Most European countries have stable opioid-related mortality rates, with only slight increases in some countries, primarily in those with an already low opioid-related mortality rate.1 The only exception is the British Isles, especially Scotland.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain. thelancet.com Sara A Hurvitz and colleagues reported updated results from DESTINY-Breast03, a randomised phase 3 trial comparing trastuzumab deruxtecan to trastuzumab emtansine in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer previously treated with trastuzumab and a taxane.1 Previously, in DESTINY-Breast01, trastuzumab deruxtecan showed efficacy as third-line HER2-based treatment after trastuzumab emtansine, which led to accelerated approval in December, 2019.2 These results were consolidated in DESTINY-Breast02, in which the trastuzumab deruxtecan group had better overall survival than the investigator's choice group…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Elif Hindié noted that the optimal treatment sequencing of trastuzumab deruxtecan is still not defined. We agree that the optimal treatment sequence of trastuzumab deruxtecan after disease progression and the outcomes of post-trial therapies are important to investigate. DESTINY-Breast03 was a global trial with participation from 15 different countries. Although data were collected on…
(2023-05-20). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Ashorn P, Ashorn U, Muthiani Y, et al. Small vulnerable newborns—big potential for impact. Lancet 2023; 401: 1692—706—In this Series, Sufia Askari's degree should have been MPH. This correction has been made to the online version as of May 18, 2023, and the printed version is correct.
(2023-05-20). What to expect at the 76th World Health Assembly. peoplesdispatch.org In Geneva, Switzerland, the World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing for its 76th World Health Assembly (WHA 76), which kicks off on May 21, 2023 and is set to wrap up on May 30. The ten-day conference will see participation from delegations from across the world. Activists, civil society organizations, and journalists have also arrived in the city to make interventions and cover the event. | The WHA is taking place shortly after the Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, WHO played a key role in supporting health systems around th…
(2023-05-20). Will Lockheed's CEO Serve On The Council On Foreign Relations? progressivehub.net ELI CLIFTON | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2023-05-20). Montana's New Anti-Climate Law Is The Most Severe In The Nation. progressivehub.net KRISTOFFER TEAGUE | INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS…
(2023-05-20). G7's Coercion Claim Against China Slammed As 'Absurd'. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). How Utterly Untrustworthy America's Mainstream 'News' Media Are. theduran.com
(2023-05-20). Escaping Debt Slavery: Ethiopia, Africa, And The IMF. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). Battery Jobs Must Be Good-Paying Union Jobs, Says New UAW President. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). Berkeley Urban Ore Workers Win IWW Union Election. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). Tribute To Comrade Chris Che Matlhako. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). Can The Global South Build A New World Information And Communication Order? popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). The Asian Century: We're In It, and should plan for it. theduran.com
(2023-05-20). UK Airlines' New 'Sustainable' Fuels May Be Causing Deforestation In Asia. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-20). Patrick Lawrence: The Origin of the Specious. scheerpost.com 
Photo by Steve Harvey on Unsplash By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost "Why is our collective mood so sour? We are awash with material wealth, and technology provides us with unprecedented powers. But this veneer of well-being masks a deeper crisis. … Our institutions are crumbling, leaving us vulnerable and aimless. … How have …
(2023-05-20). Ucrania: La guerra de los relatos. globalizacion.ca
(2023-05-20). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca Pfizer was fully aware that the mRNA vaccine which it is marketing Worldwide would result in a wave of mortality and morbidity. This is tantamount to a crime against humanity on the part of Big Pharma.
(2023-05-20). 1500 Scientists Say "Climate Change Not Due to CO2" — The Real Environment Movement Was Hijacked. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). History: The Federal Reserve Cartel: Freemasons and The House of Rothschild. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). The COVID Pandemic and the mRNA Vaccine: What Is the Truth? Dr. Russell L. Blaylock. globalresearch.ca The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most manipulated infectious disease events in history. Official lies in an unending stream led by government bureaucracies, medical associations, medical boards, the media, and UN agencies.
(2023-05-20). The Day JFK Warned Us About the Globalists' "Monolithic and Ruthless Conspiracy" and Their Censorship Regime. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). Graphene COVID Kill Shots: Let the Evidence Speak for Itself. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). Look Up! Wake Up, People! You Are Being "Suicided in Warp Speed". globalresearch.ca Don't look up lest you could see what nobody wants you to see — namely the Big-Big Lie. As time goes on and Agenda 2030, alias The WEF's Great Reset progresses, the asteroid approaching Mother Earth is ever moving closer.
(2023-05-20). Disbelief as "Green King Charles" Gives Royal Assent to New Gene Breeding Technology. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). The COVID Trojan Horse: It's Time to Move Beyond this Diabolical Deception to Understand the Real Agenda! globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). "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…
(2023-05-20). Il Crescente Costo della Guerra sulle nostre Spalle | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca Nel tour europeo in Italia, Germania, Francia e Gran Bretagna, Zelensky ha raccolto altri miliardi di euro e sterline in aiuti militari. Cià≤ perà≤ non basta. Ora annuncia che presto una coalizione di paesi europei fornirà a Kiev cacciabombardieri da …
(2023-05-20). Adventures in NATOstan: Sparks Flying in Ibiza, Locked Down Bilderberg in Lisbon. thealtworld.com With G7 "leadership" mired in a sticky swamp of intellectual shallowness, predictably the only agenda in colonized Japan was more sanctions on Russia. | Let's start with a graphic depiction of where the Global North and the Global South really stand. | 1. Xian, former imperial capital, and key hub of the Ancient Silk Roads: Xi Jinping hosts the China-Central Asia summit, attended by all Heartland "stans" (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgzystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan). | The final statement stresses economic cooperation and "a resolute stand" against Hegemon-concocted color revolutions. That expands what the Shangh…
(2023-05-20). FBI Whistleblowers Testify Before Congress About Organization's Political Bias. thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics, including the FBI whistleblowers testifying before Congress about an apparent bias against conservatives. | Elijah Magnier — Veteran War Correspondent | Ted Harvey — Former Colorado State Senator | John Kiriakou — Co-host of Political Misfits on Radio Sputnik | Jeremy Kuzmarov — Author & Managing editor of CovertAction Magazine | In the first hour, veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier spoke with the Fault Lines team about the Arab League summit currently taking place in…
(2023-05-20). Russia is WINNING in Bakhmut as Wagner PMC Defies All Odds. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter discusses Wagner's progress in Bakhmut and how Russia's main fighting force in the Ukraine conflict thus far has been wrongly smeared by the West. This conversation occurred on April 4th, and Wagner PMC has declared Bakhmut totally liberated as of 5/20.
(2023-05-20). Weekly news round-up — highlights — President Assad at Arab League Summit, G7 hypocrisy and more. thealtworld.com The weekly news round-up at UKC with Brian Gerrish, Mike Robinson, Vanessa Beeley. Below are the topics I covered: | Syria back at the Arab League Summit — President Assad speech. | The monstrous US Embassy in Beirut — 43 acres of prime land overlooking Beirut in a country where 80% of the 6 million population can't afford to eat. This project was budgeted to need $ 1 billion in 2015 and will far exceed this expectation. This is not about diplomacy, it is a military, intelligence complex bordering Syria. | Secret talks between US and Damascus to ascertain whereabouts of so-called US journalist Austin Ti…
(2023-05-20). Western News Media Exist To Administer Propaganda. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The single most overlooked and under-appreciated aspect of our society is the way domestic propaganda is used to shape the way mainstream westerners perceive and think about their world. | Typically the only time you…
(2023-05-20). The real trade union barons. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from the Class Consciousness Project, with thanks. ***** The British media, almost in totality, would have us believe that, when there are periods of class struggle the likes of which we are currently seeing in this country, poor downtrodden workers are being led by the nose and deprived of their wages …
(2023-05-20). Tale of the City: Gentrification in London — Part 1. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-20). The days of Horgos have come! unitedworldint.com Xi'an, China, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, hosted a historic summit for the bright future of Central Asia. On May 18-19, the heads of state of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Xian as part of the China-Central Asia Summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the summit. Kazakh President Kassym …
(2023-05-20). Future Memorials, Montenegro, and the Statue of Liberty. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-20). New report: Millions of "indirect deaths" caused by post-9/11 wars. liberationnews.org 
While the report notes that the number of casualties in these wars fall somewhere between 4.5 and 4.6 million total people, it finds that an overwhelming majority—estimated at 3.6-3.7 million—died not as a result of fighting, but were "indirect deaths" due to reverberating effects of the wars.
(2023-05-20). Oregon, US Traffic Accident Kills 7, Truck Driver In Custody. telesurenglish.net Oregon State Police reported Friday that the driver of a semi-truck that struck a passenger van on I-5 in western Oregon, killing seven people, has been arrested. | RELATED: | According to police, Lincoln Clayton Smith, 52, of North Highlands, California, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, involuntary manslaughter, and assault. He was being held at the Marion County…
(2023-05-20). AUKUS may turn out to be the largest financial swindle perpetrated by the United States and the United Kingdom against Australia and other Asia Pacific nations. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-20). Concerning Signs of Chill in Relations Between China and South Korea. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-20). La cuarta edad, la vida después de los 80 y el mundo que viene. globalizacion.ca La sociología, hasta muy recientemente, apenas ha prestado atención a las personas mayores y eso a pesar de que cada vez es mayor el número de años que transcurre desde la jubilación hasta el fallecimiento, hasta el punto de añadir…
(2023-05-20). Ecuador — La caída de Lasso. globalizacion.ca El pasado miércoles el todavía Presidente del Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, decretó la denominada "muerte cruzada". Oprimió el botón que la Constitución de la República le faculta para disolver unilateralmente a la Asamblea Nacional, pero que trae como consecuencia la reducción…
(2023-05-20). El ordenamiento de las piezas políticas en la Argentina. globalizacion.ca La premura de una crisis aun no resuelta y un final todavía abierto en relación al vencimiento del mandato de Alberto Fernández y Cristina Fernández dio como primer paso la declinación de Mauricio Macri a competir nuevamente como candidato presidencial…
(2023-05-20). China y Estados Unidos: Una nueva guerra fría. globalizacion.ca China constituye para Biden un segundo frente, que por ahora no escala hasta el nivel militar. Donald Trump anunció en marzo de 2018 que iba a imponer aranceles por un valor de 50.000 millones de dólares a los productos chinos…
(2023-05-20). México — La deforestación criminal sigue imparable. globalizacion.ca La escasez de agua en varias regiones del país, se agrava cada año. Las presas del Valle de México están en su nivel de captación más bajo de los últimos años, a menos de la mitad a simple vista: la…
(2023-05-20). Delegation from U.S. reports "The Cuban Communist Party supports progress for LGBTQ people" fightbacknews.org Havana, Cuba – In a rose and butter-yellow building held up by Greek columns, Cuba's LGBTQ activists work every day to advance equality. This building, formerly someone's mansion and now repurposed by the socialist government, houses the National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX). | From May 7 to 14, an LGBTQ delegation from the U.S. got to meet with CENESEX organizers, health workers and other public servants. | CENESEX helped organize hundreds of neighborhood meetings to debate and amend the new Families Code, covered in our last delegation report. The law went through 25 drafts to account for commentary from…
(2023-05-20). Minneapolis holds emergency rally to demand no troops at the U.S.-Mexico border. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On May 18, more than 30 immigrant rights activists gathered with banners at the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue for an emergency response rally. The rally was initiated by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) after President Biden announced that the administration was sending 1500 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Troops have already been sent under the guise of dealing with the aftermath of the end of Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy that ended last week on May 11. | Protesters held banners that read "No militarized border," "No more deportations" and "
(2023-05-20). FRSO Labor Commission: Statement on the Teamster/UPS contract negotiations. fightbacknews.org The 2023 Teamster/UPS Contract negotiations are here and every class in the U.S. is watching them like a hawk. Workers want to see a serious blow struck against a massive corporation and the ruling class wants to see an increasingly militant labor movement put down. The last time we saw a showdown like this at UPS was in 1997 when the Teamsters under Ron Carey struck and defeated the company. Every contract negotiation after that was increasingly weak and concessionary as the next Teamster president, Hoffa Jr., would talk tough, sell short and declare victory. This culminated with the historic betrayal of 2018 wh…
(2023-05-20). Despite threats, Nelson Mandela's grandson makes important visit to Minneapolis. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – "Today, I call on you and all freedom-loving people of the world, and boldly say to all of you, do not speak in hushed and muffled tones about the more than 7 million Palestinians in the diaspora who are being denied their right of return. Today, we call on all freedom-loving people of the world to support the global call for their return to Palestine," said Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela, to a crowd of over 200. | Mandela's May 16 visit to Minneapolis came as part of a nationwide tour to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba – Arabic f…
(2023-05-20). Pepe Escobar: US Empire of Debt Headed for Collapse. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — May 15, 2023 | 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 is absolutely devastating: he sets out to prove that economic/financial practices in Ancient Greece and Rome — the pillars of Western Civilization — set the stage for what is happening today right in front of our eyes: an empire redu…
(2023-05-20). Radioactive Cloud From Depleted Uranium Ammunition in Ukraine Is Approaching Europe, Russia Warns. orinocotribune.com The destruction of depleted uranium ammunition supplied by the West to Ukraine has led to the appearance of a radioactive cloud that is heading towards Europe, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has warned. | Patrushev made this comment at a press conference on Friday, May 19 in the Russian city of Syktyvkar, where he also reported that "an increase in radiation has already been recorded in Poland." | Regarding the presence of US President Joe Biden in Japan to attend the G7 summit, Patrushev said that instead of defending "common democratic values" as Americans believe, "the heads of Western co…
(2023-05-20). NicaNotes: How 'Peaceful Protests' in Nicaragua Became an Attempted Coup. orinocotribune.com 
By John Perry and Dan Kovalik — May 18, 2023 | Five years ago, Nicaragua was subject to a violent insurrection that lasted from April through July 2018. In the second of four articles, we look at how initial support for the coup relied on widespread use of social media. | The
(2023-05-20). Syria Returns to Arab League After 12 Years. orinocotribune.com 
Syria has officially returned to the Arab League with the participation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the 32nd Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, May 19. | On May 7, the Arab League announced the readmission of Syria after the country's membership had been suspended 12 years ago with the start of the US-backed proxy war. | Before the ceremony started, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warmly welcomed Assad. | El príncipe heredero de Arabia Saudita, Mohammed bin Salmán, le da la bienvenida al presidente sirio Bashar al Assad en la ceremonia de apertura de la Cumbre de la Liga à&A…
(2023-05-20). Argentina Court Finds 'No Evidence' Against Venezuela's Emtrasur Crew But Plane Will Not Be Returned. orinocotribune.com A few days before the one-year anniversary of the seizure of the Venezuelan Emtrasur cargo plane by the Argentinian judiciary under orders from the US Department of Justice, an Argentinian court confirmed that there is no evidence of terrorist financing of the Venezuelan plane or the Iranian and Venezuelan crew members. The court also announced that there is no reason to keep the plane seized on Argentinian soil. However, the aircraft will remain in Buenos Aires and will not be returned to Venezuela because of US orders. | On Thursday, May 18, the Federal Chamber of La Plata confirmed that there is no evidence ag…
(2023-05-20). Cuban Music Band Buena Fe Forced to Cancel Concerts in Spain Due to Threats by Anti-Cuba Fascists. orinocotribune.com 
The popular Cuban music band Buena Fe was forced to cancel two of its concerts in Spain after the owners of the concert venues received threats from anti-Cuba fascists. | "We are sad to announce that the concerts in Salamanca and Zamora have been suspended," the Cuban music duo announced on its Facebook page. "Under the pretext of defending democracy, fascist harassment and threats have been unleashed against the owners of the venues, and those threats have been more powerful than the songs. A thousand apologies to those who had purchased tickets." | Buena Fe is on tour in Spain to promote its new album Morada,…
(2023-05-20). President Maduro: Government and Workers Have to Recover Productivity Together. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, explained that the ministers of the government have to work together with the Workers' Productive Councils (CPTT) to recover total productivity of all companies in the country. | On Thursday, May 19, during a meeting with the CPTT of the industrial sector in Carabobo state, President Maduro instructed his cabinet to work to bring investments to recover the productive activity of the strategic companies of the Workers' Productive Councils. | The president tasked Labor Minister Francisco Torrealba, Minister of Industries Hipólito Abreu, and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez…
(2023-05-20). Stop the attempt by the UAW to shut down the Clarios strike! Workers have a right to know what's in the contract! wsws.org UAW officials announced Friday that they had reached a tentative agreement with Clarios and have scheduled a meeting and ratification vote for Monday morning.
(2023-05-20). Lessons of the 1984-1985 AP Parts strike in Toledo. wsws.org The 285-day strike by Toledo AP Parts workers was the longest in the history of the city and bears important lessons for autoworkers today.
(2023-05-20). Interest rate hikes, inflation, rent and financial parasitism. wsws.org According to economist Ross Garnaut, interest rate hikes actually increase rather than decrease inflation because of changes in the structure of the Australian economy over the past several decades, above all the rise of monopolies which make their money not through productive activity but by the extraction of economic rents.
(2023-05-20). Durham report shows Democrats fabricated anti-Russia intelligence during 2016 elections. wsws.org The long-awaited report by Special Counsel John Durham demonstrates that the Democratic Party, the 2016 election campaign of Hillary Clinton and the FBI collaborated in concocting intelligence that Donald Trump was colluding with the Russian government.
(2023-05-20). Biden signals readiness to impose social cuts, work requirements in debt limit deal with Republicans. wsws.org The "crisis talks" are part of a heavily stage-managed, bipartisan operation, including a manufactured default deadline, to enable "progressive" Democrats to cover for Biden and vote for massive cuts while concealing the corporate interests and imperialist war aims that are being served.
(2023-05-20). Union calls off New York resident physicians' strike at last minute. wsws.org The Committee of Interns and Residents announced a tentative agreement that will maintain poverty wages for its members at Jamaica and Flushing hospitals, who work as many as 80 hours per week.
(2023-05-20). Australian police Taser 95-year-old woman at nursing home. wsws.org A senior constable fired his taser at the 157-centimetre, 43-kilogram woman, who was using a walking frame. She fell and was grievously injured.
(2023-05-20). Washington D.C. police lieutenant indicted for tipping off, obstructing investigation into convicted Proud Boys leader. wsws.org Shane Lamond, the former supervisor of the MPD intelligence division during the January 6 coup, exemplifies the support Trump's coup had and still retains within the police-intelligence apparatus.
(2023-05-20). San Diego educators and staff rally after a year of working without a contract. wsws.org Educators expressed a strong desire to fight against deteriorating conditions, including spiraling class sizes, high turnover, poorly maintained infrastructure and inadequate COVID-19 safety measures.
(2023-05-20). G7 leaders gather in Hiroshima amid rising threat of nuclear war. wsws.org Far from pledging never to use nuclear weapons again, the imperialist cabal is accelerating the NATO conflict against Russia in Ukraine and the US-led war drive against China, which threaten to plunge the world into a nuclear holocaust.
(2023-05-20). California UPS driver describes conditions ahead of July 31 strike deadline. wsws.org With the contract for 340,000 UPS workers set to expire July 31, workers at the logistics giant are determined to win back decades of concessions given up to the company.
(2023-05-20). A year of Australia's Labor government: Militarism, austerity and "let it rip" mass death. wsws.org More rapidly than any recent government, the Labor administration has implemented a program of reaction all down the line, including escalating Australian involvement in US plans for war with China, an offensive on social spending and homicidal COVID policies.
(2023-05-20). US announces plans to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. wsws.org On Friday, the White House announced its most reckless and dangerous escalation of US involvement in the war with Russia to date, declaring its support for sending nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
(2023-05-20). Chair of Ukraine's Supreme Court arrested in bribery scandal. wsws.org The arrest of the highest judicial official in the country signals an intensifying struggle within the Ukrainian ruling class and a deepening crisis of the Zelensky regime.
(2023-05-20). IOT Tech Expo ignites innovation in Silicon Valley. america.cgtn.com 
See what's new in the latest AI innovations at the Internet of Things Tech Expo In Silicon Valley.
(2023-05-20). How Easy is It to Toss the Constitution out the Window? dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-05-20). Australia, Biden, and Cancelling the Quad Visit. dissidentvoice.org Much needless fuss has been generated by President Joe Biden's cancellation of his visit to Australia for the Quad meeting, a now regular gathering of leaders from the US, Japan, India and Australia. He had other things on his mind: dealing with fractious debt ceiling negotiations taking place back in the United States. Students of …
(2023-05-20). China to Use Russian Port of Vladivostok. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China to use Russian port of Vladivostok | ‚Ä¢ Tech transfer to Thailand for high-speed trains | ‚Ä¢ Rural youth stay in their hometowns | ‚Ä¢ Free housing for young job seekers…
(2023-05-20). Squeezed by the Shorts: Time to Ban Short Selling? dissidentvoice.org Short sellers have made a killing in the recent banking crisis, scalping $14.3 billion from bank stock owners just in March of this year. Short sellers "borrow" stock they don't own and immediately sell it, driving the price down. Then they buy it back at the lower price, return the stock, and pocket the difference. …
(2023-05-20). A Kid in California Heading to the Brig. dissidentvoice.org 
Every war is a war against children. —Egalntyne Jebb, founder Save the Children a century ago. These introductions to people I have, that is, keyholing into their lives, immersing into their dreams and sharing their gifts of living, learning their avocations, and then welding connections to my own life with theirs have happened this way …
(2023-05-20). Climate Breakdown, Extinction and 'The Most Stupid Boast'. strategic-culture.org Journalists are filtered by the elite-serving propaganda system such that 'difficult', 'crusading', 'awkward', 'firebrand' reporters are usually identified and stifled from clambering beyond a few lowly rungs of the career ladder. Or, if they manage not to be 'let go' by their employer early on, they learn to conform to generally unspoken rules on behaving as a 'responsible' media professional. One such key characteristic is to rarely challenge state-corporate power, or only within carefully circumscribed limits.
(2023-05-20). China's peace in West Asia. mronline.org 
The Chinese-brokered agreement emerged in retaliation to the U.S. as the latter continues to wage a series of provocations aimed at destabilizing China's domestic stability with regard to Taiwan.
(2023-05-20). Discussing ecology and entropy. mronline.org 
Workers' Liberty organises a monthly Marxist ecology reading group. This month they discussed a chapter on "Entropy and ecological economics" from 'Marxism and Ecological Economics' by Paul Burkett.
(2023-05-20). Leaked recordings expose shocking state corruption in 'U.S. governed' Moldova. mronline.org 
The Grayzone has obtained video recordings of well-connected figures within Moldova's political and business community openly testifying to rank corruption within the country's government and economy, while outlining schemes to enrich Western investors for an appropriate fee.
(2023-05-20). The ongoing Nakba means ongoing resistance. mronline.org 
The "ongoing Nakba" means that the Zionist drive to expel and eliminate the Palestinian people continues to this day. That is why Palestinian resistance to Zionism will remain as long as Zionism exists.
(2023-05-20). The splendor of a thousand suns: Hiroshima and imperial forgetfulness. mronline.org 
Joe Biden's visit to Hiroshima in the framework of the G7 once again brings to the surface the cynical memory of an empire that 78 years ago unleashed the power of "a thousand suns" on a defenseless population.
(2023-05-20). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Medicare For All Sees Record Support. levernews.com
(2023-05-20). Resistance meets repression: Spontaneous march commemorates #Nakba75 in Berlin despite police bans. samidoun.net 
On Monday, 15 May, anonymous Palestinian, Arab and internationalist youth in Berlin, Germany, marched through Sonnenallee, one of the central streets of Berlin's Arab community, in a spontaneous demonstration commemorating 75 years of ongoing Nakba and 75 years of Palestinian resistance and defying German state repression. This action came after the Berlin police once again …
(2023-05-20). Doctors Win Benefits At Two Queens Hospitals After Near Strike. popularresistance.org During the first wave of Covid-19, Queens hospitals were on the frontlines of the pandemic. Although they were celebrated as essential workers, some first-year physician residents were only making between $15 and $17 an hour while they routinely worked 80-hour weeks. | Nearly three years later, about 300 resident physicians and fellows at Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals have won a new contract after threatening to walk off the job if their demands for better wages and improved working conditions were not met.
(2023-05-20). Bakhmut: Relief For Ukrainian Servicemen Or Prospects For Russian Military. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | After 224 days of fighting, the city of Bakhmut came under Russia's control. Flags of the Wagner PMC and the Russian Federation were raised over the city. Despite the imminent defeat, the Ukrainian military was heavily fighting, defending their last stronghold…
(2023-05-20). Map Update: Russians Fully Liberated Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Wagner fighters completely captured the city of Bakhmt | On May 25, the Wagner fighters would begin to withdraw its units for rest and retraining and positions in Bakhmut will be transferred to units of the Russian Armed Forces, according to Prigozhin, head of Wagner PMC | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Berkhovsky water reservoir | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue south of Ivanivske | Clashes between the AFU and Russia…
(2023-05-20). Military Situation In Iraq On May 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-20). Military Situation In Syria On May 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On May 20, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On May 20, three SDF members were wounded by ISIS attack near Abu Khashab | On May 20, an SAA serviceman was killed by an IED explosion in Mahjah town | On May 19, Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad attended the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah for the first time since the eruption of war in Syria in 2011 | MORE O…
(2023-05-20). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar near Kopanki | The Russian Army destroyed two ammo depots of AFU near Avdeevka | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 command post, 2 artillery units, 6 electronic warfare stations, 1 ammo depot, 1 S-300 radar station in the past 24 hours | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 3 motor vehicles, 1 D-20 howitzer in the Kupyansk region | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 2 pickups, 1 D-30 ho…
(2023-05-20). In Video: Large Blast Rocks Northern Iraq Gas Pipeline. southfront.org 
Screengrab, via Youtube. | Late on May 19, a mysterious blast rocked a natural gas pipeline in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk causing a massive fire. | The pipeline is reportedly operated by Iraq's North Oil Company. The blast took place near the town of Bajwan, a few kilometers to the north of Kirkuk city. Video footage that surfaced online showed a massive fire that erupted after the blast. | Civil defense in Kirkuk said in a statement that the fire was quickly put down, a…
(2023-05-20). Italy May Have Supplied Ukraine With 'B1 Centauro' Wheeled Tank Destroyers (Video). southfront.org 
Italian soldiers of the 6th Cavalry Regiment, Aosta Mechanized Brigade observe their sector of fire with a Centauro B1 Tank Destroyer while conducting a simulated assault during Saber Junction 17 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, May 11, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zachery Perkins) | Italy has supplied Ukraine with an unknown number of of B1 Centauro wheeled tank destroyers in secret, according to unverified reports. | The reports were based on video footage showing a num…
(2023-05-20). Syrian Army Repels Attack From U.S.-Held Al-Tanf Area. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Syrian government forces repelled an attack that was launched from the southeastern area of al-Tanf that is controlled by the United States-led coalition and its proxies, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, announced on May 18. "At 11: 30 p.m. Moscow time on May 18, 2023, servicemen from an outpost of the 134th armored brigade of the Syrian armed forces spotted a group of militants driving three pi…
(2023-05-20). U.S. French and UK Naval Commanders Transit Key Strait of Hormuz In Show Of Force To Iran. southfront.org 
On May 19, the commander of the United States Navy 5th Fleet transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard guided-missile destroyer…
(2023-05-20). U.S. Will Allow Allies To Supply F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine. southfront.org 
An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 85th Test Evaluation Squadron shoots an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM over testing ranges near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 19, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hoskins) | The United States will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jet fighters and cooperate with its allies to deliver the warplane to Ukraine, national security advisor Jake Sullivan announced on May 20, confirming Washington's participation in…
(2023-05-20). Can Western Air Defense Systems Protect Ukraine Properly? southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | On May 16, Ukraine claimed its air defenses intercepted six Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and shot them down amid "exceptionally dense" barrage fired — supposedly thanks to the arrival of Patriots, among other Western combat systems. Kinzhals are supposed to be able to overcome all existing air defense systems, and Moscow denies its Kinzhals were intercepted. | Kiev also claims to ha…
(2023-05-20). Fears Of Abandonment: Australia, Biden And Cancelling The Quad Visit. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark. | Much needless fuss has been generated by President Joe Biden's cancellation of his visit to Australia for the Quad meeting, a now regular gathering of leaders from the US, Japan, India and Australia. He had other things on his mind: dealing with fractious debt ceiling negotiations taking place back in the United States. | Students of US history would, or should have appreciated, the two phenomena that speckle the fiscal landsc…
(2023-05-20). Van Nuys/Los Angeles College Screenwriting Professor Faked Writer's Guild Membership. indybay.org Department Chair of the Media Arts Department at Los Angeles Valley College in Van Nuys/North Hollywood lied about his professional credentials, while collecting a lucrative annual salary teaching screenwriting to students on the taxpayers dime.
(2023-05-20). Common Good A Big Subject In Oakland Schools Strike. popularresistance.org The 3,000 teachers and support staff of the Oakland Education Association walked out May 4, shutting down all 85 elementary, middle, and high schools. | Community support was immediate and widespread—parents were already familiar with the cuts the district had inflicted or proposed. Many donated food and joined our picket lines to walk, dance, and chant in solidarity. | Eighty-eight percent of teachers had voted to strike, after it became clear that our demands were not being taken seriously at the negotiating table. | The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) had stonewalled us—delaying meetings, fa…
(2023-05-20). House Republicans Attempt to Block Poultry Regulation Opposed by GOP Megadonor. truthout.org
(2023-05-20). "Died Suddenly": Bus Drivers Collapsing, Pilots Having Medical Emergencies, Weightlifters, Turbo Cancers and More. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). Xiaodu rolls out AI-powered education smartphone, targeting niche market. ecns.cn Xiaodu Technology, the smart speaker unit of Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc, has officially released its education-oriented smartphone equipped with an artificial intelligence-powered large language model that is targeted at students, in a bid to carve out a niche in the world's largest smartphone market.
(2023-05-20). Neighbors welcome Syria's return to league. ecns.cn Arab foreign ministers welcomed Syria back to the Arab League on Wednesday and called for a ceasefire in conflict-hit Sudan ahead of the organization's annual summit in Saudi Arabia.
(2023-05-20). Spanish-language teacher: China treats him like a son. ecns.cn A boy accidentally fell into the water in Changping district, Beijing on April 30, and a woman who tried to rescue him was also trapped in the water. Liuban Lopez, from Cuba, immediately jumped into the water and pulled both of them to safety.
(2023-05-20). China, India, and the Emerging New World Order. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-20). Netanyahu's Tactical Mistake: A Fragmented Israel Faces Palestinian Unity. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-20). Ralph Nader: A Response to NY Times' Gail Collins. scheerpost.com 
Editor's Note: This article was posted to Ralph Nader's blog on March 16th, 2023. By Ralph Nader / Nader.org This is the full letter I wrote to the New York Times responding to Gail Collins fact-deprived diatribe. Unfortunately, due to space limitations by the Times, the letter had to be cut in half. I have urged …
(2023-05-20). Communist parties discuss ideas at meeting in Geneva (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Geneva, Switzerland, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the communist parties of Nicaragua, Cuba, Türkiye, Uruguay, Italy, Portugal, Sri Lanka and South Korea participated today in this city in a meeting to discuss political work in those countries.
(2023-05-20). Communist parties discuss ideas at meeting in Geneva. plenglish.com Geneva, Switzerland, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the communist parties of Nicaragua, Cuba, Türkiye, Uruguay, Italy, Portugal, Sri Lanka and South Korea participated today in this city in a meeting to discuss political work in those countries.
(2023-05-20). Cuba reiterates will to strengthen ties with the United Kingdom. plenglish.com Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reiterated today its willingness to continue strengthening bilateral ties in the political, economic and cooperation sectors with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2023-05-20). Cuba reports 35 new cases of Covid-19, without deaths. plenglish.com Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health reported today 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the last day, without deaths, critical or serious patients.
(2023-05-20). Debt lawsuits would eliminate health insurance for Americans. plenglish.com Washington, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States will lose health insurance coverage if the Republican Party's demands on the federal debt negotiations are put into practice, an authorized source estimated.
(2023-05-20). Government of Grenada evaluates improving the Lauriston Airport. plenglish.com Saint George, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Grenada, through the Carriacou Ministry of Local Affairs and Government, is examining today a plan to improve the general operations and structure of the Lauriston Airport by locating night landing facilities.
(2023-05-20). Government seizes Grupo México railway line for interoceanic corridor. plenglish.com Mexico City, May 20 (Prensa Latina) By decree, the Mexican government today declared the public utility of three railway sections, concessioned in Veracruz to Grupo México, to benefit the interoceanic corridor project of the isthmus.
(2023-05-20). Lasso creates Government Council after crossed death in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, May 20 (Prensa Latina) After the application of the crossed death in Ecuador, President Guillermo Lasso began to strengthen his cabinet, which as of today has a Government Council in charge of advising him politically.
(2023-05-20). Syria receives new batches of aid from Jordan, Romania and Bulgaria. plenglish.com Damascus, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Tens of tons of humanitarian assistance donated by Jordan, Bulgaria and Romania arrived today in the Syrian provinces most affected by the earthquakes that devastated the country last February. | The Ministry of Transport reported that a ship docked at the port of the coastal city of Tartous bringing on board approximately 3,300 baskets of relief materials, equivalent to the load of four trucks. | The aid includes special materials for children, health supplies, food, clothing and footwear donated by Romanian and Bulgarian citizens and members of the Syrian community in those two…
(2023-05-20). Venezuela: new Law in defense of assets and alliance with China. plenglish.com Caracas, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The approval of a law that fortifies the State in the protection of its assets abroad and the consolidation of ties with China, stood out in the week that ends today in Venezuela.
(2023-05-20). AUKUS: A Financial Swindle Perpetrated by the US and the UK against Australia and Other Asia Pacific Nations. libya360.wordpress.com Bakhtiar Urusov Equipment for the country's ground forces "arrives with depressing regularity," years behind time, and substantially over budget, according to a report issued on April 19 by the British Parliament's Budgetary Control Committee. For instance, the programs, which provide new Ajax armored fighting vehicles and Morpheus tactical communication and information systems, have faced significant…
(2023-05-20). G7: Indian Diplomacy in Overstretch. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar G7 Summit leaders at "working lunch" session, Japan, 19 May, 2023 The Foreign Secretary's special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Asia-Pacific tour (May 19-24) dovetailed skilfully into three summit meetings, and brings to mind an institution of the Middle Ages known as the "wandering minstrels". Wealthy people used to employ minstrels to entertain…
(2023-05-20). Intersectionality is Anti-Marxist: It Treats All Liberation Struggles as Separate from Class Struggles. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea There's a distinction between the way intersectionality views the unique types of liberation struggles that the different societal groups wage, and the way that Marxism views them. Intersectionality views them as coming from innately different places, from origins that can be fully separated from each other. The key word is "fully," because there…
(2023-05-20). Signs of Chill in Relations Between China and South Korea. libya360.wordpress.com Konstantin Asmolov Given recent diplomatic advancements between the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as the President of the Republic of Korea's visit to the United States, this article investigates issues that may indicate a chill in relations with China. On April 19, 2023, President Yoon Suk-yeol gave an interview to Reuters. Yoon frequently…
(2023-05-20). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). If Hashim, Then Why Not Bill—and Joe? Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaàßi on Trial at The Hague for War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). Proposed PFAS Regulations Ignore Major Source of Drinking Water Contamination. truthout.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency drew praise earlier this year when it proposed long-awaited drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. But the agency is missing a major source of these so-called "forever chemicals," according to researchers at Harvard University. A study published Monday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology finds that… |
(2023-05-20). More Cowbell For Ukraine While Former U.S. Military Officers and Diplomats Plead for Sanity. sonar21.com 
Like a degenerate gambler who has emptied his bank account and is now borrowing from the Casino to continue his losing ways, the Biden Administration reportedly is reversing course and…
(2023-05-20). The mine at the centre of West Papua's colonisation. greenleft.org.au Grasberg mine — the largest gold mine and third-largest copper mine in the world — is central to the story of West Papua's colonisation, writes Learo Earle.
(2023-05-20). Sudan: Temporary ceasefire reached as war enters sixth week. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: Temporary ceasefire reached as war enters sixth week | Seven-day humanitarian truce and ceasefire will take effect in 48 hours, sources familiar with negotiations confirm | Sat, 05/20/2023 – 20: 44 | Smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, on 1 May (Reuters/File photo) | Warring forces in…
(2023-05-20). Turkey elections: Diaspora flock to polls for run-off. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey elections: Diaspora flock to polls for run-off | Voting is open for nationals living abroad until 24 May in unprecedented second round of presidential election | Sat, 05/20/2023 – 16: 06 | Turkish nationals living in Kuwait cast their votes in the second round of Turkey's presidential election, in Kuwait City on 20 May 2023 (AFP) | Turkish citizens living abroad have begun voting in the second round…
(2023-05-20). Turkey elections: Diaspora flock to polls for runoff. middleeasteye.net Turkey elections: Diaspora flock to polls for runoff | Voting is open for nationals living abroad until 24 May in unprecedented second round of presidential election | Sat, 05/20/2023 – 16: 06 | Turkish nationals living in Kuwait cast their votes in the second round of Turkey's presidential election, in Kuwait City on 20 May 2023 (AFP) | Turkish citizens living abroad have begun voting in the second round o…
(2023-05-20). Israel: Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plans. middleeasteye.net 
Israel: Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plans | Protests across the country have entered their 20th week, as critics say proposal would remove vital checks and balances | Sat, 05/20/2023 – 23: 18 | People take part in a demonstration against the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul plans, for the 20th consecutive week in Tel Aviv, on 20 May (Reuters)…
(2023-05-20). CA Struggles to Locate Victims of Forced Sterilization for Compensation Program. truthout.org During her annual pap smear at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, California, in 2005, Moonlight Pulido received harrowing news: Doctors had found two potentially cancerous growths in her uterus. "When he said the word cancer, it freaked me out because my son had cancer when he was 12," she said. In the haze of the shocking news, Pulido agreed to the doctor's suggestion to remove the growths. |
(2023-05-20). Ex-Pfizer VP Michael Yeadon: Covid Vaxx Push a 'Supranational Operation' Intended to 'Maim and Kill Deliberately'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). Ghana grateful for Cuban doctors ¥ 40-year professionalism. plenglish.com Accra, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Since the Cuban medical collaboration in Ghana started off back in 1983, we ¥ve ever received an unfavorable view about any doctor and I am proud of that, according to Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, director of External Cooperation at Ghana ¥s Health Ministry.
(2023-05-20). The Demise of Mesopotamia: The Geopolitics of Water. The Desertification of Iraq. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). "Global warming" is not global; the northern hemisphere is cooling. expose-news.com When climate alarmists market their "catastrophic anthropogenic climate change" agenda, it is, to a large degree, on the presumption that the Western World is causing "global warming." The largest countries of the …
(2023-05-20). Stew Peters Network presents 'Watch the Water 2: Closing Chapter'. expose-news.com
(2023-05-20). Starbucks Union Workers Have A New Strategy To Win A First Contract. popularresistance.org It's a truism in labor circles that winning a first contract can be even more difficult than winning a union election. The ongoing year-plus battle between Starbucks and its unionizing baristas is proving that adage correct. | According to data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as of May 10, workers had won union elections at 308 Starbucks stores since December 2021‚Äâ—‚Äâyet not a single shop has come close to reaching a first contract. (Each Starbucks that has unionized is legally a separate bargaining unit organized into Workers United, an SEIU affiliate.)…
(2023-05-20). BREAKING. Bakhmut Is Fully Captured By Wagner PMC Units. southfront.org 
Today, May 20, 2023, at 12: 00 local time, units of the Wagner PMC successfully completed their storming of Bakhmut, one of the key resistance sites of the Ukrainian army in Donbass. | By this time, the last section of the high-rise apartment complex, known as "Airplane," had been taken.The Zelensky regime referred to Bakhmut as the "Bakhmut Fortress". Today this "fortress has fallen" despite all the efforts of more than 80,000 Ukrainian troops that were operating in this direction, not counting the reserves fro…
(2023-05-20). Head Of Wagner PMC Statement On Capture Of Bakhmut (Video, English subtitles, Text). southfront.org
(2023-05-20). El Manchester City celebra su tercer título al hilo en la Premier y los Citizens ponen la mira en el triplete (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Tras el tropiezo 0-1 del Arsenal ante el Nottingham Forest, el Manchester City de Pep Guardiola se proclamó campeón de la Premier League por tercera temporada consecutiva y quinta en las últimas siete (2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-2022 y 2022-23, con segundo lugar en 2019-20 detrás del Liverpool de Jàºrgen Klopp). Pep Guardiola sigue haciendo historia.
(2023-05-20). Fuerzas rusas toman control de la ciudad de Artiómovsk, informa jefe del grupo Wagner. cubadebate.cu La ciudad de Artiómovsk, renombrada Bajmut en 2016, en la República Popular de Donetsk, pasó a control total de las fuerzas rusas, informó este sábado desde el terreno el jefe del grupo militar Wagner, Yevgueni Prigózhin, quien dijo que el día 25 sus fuerzas se retirarán de la localidad y las posiciones serán transferidas al Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia.
(2023-05-20). Letters to the Canary: why not have your say about Turkey's elections and Imran Khan? thecanary.co The Canary receives a lot of emails from members and subscribers, on various topics — which the team are really grateful for. We always aim to respond. However, we thought what a waste it was that we're the only ones that get to read your opinions and musings on politics, society, and the world. So, …
(2023-05-20). COVID-19 Vaccines: Proof of Lethality. Over One Thousand Scientific Studies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-20). Judy Hannan on gambling reform, housing and more. greenleft.org.au Suzanne James talks to Judy Hannan, newly elected Independent MP for Wollondilly and Southern Highlands in NSW.
(2023-05-20). G7 Summit Opens In Hiroshima Amid Waves of Protests. popularresistance.org On Friday, amid waves of protests, the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' annual summit got underway in Japan's western city of Hiroshima. | Hundreds of protesters gathered in Hiroshima's Funairi Daiichi Park, not far from the summit's venue, to decry the finger-pointing bloc that advertises its own version of world order. | Seen on-site were huge banners and placards that read "Junk G7," "No Build-up to War" and "No to Japan-U.S. Military Alliance," among many others. | Crowds of protesters rallied around the summit venue, chanting slogans such as "U.S. Imperialists, Number One Terrorist!" "Stop the Lies!" "Stop the W…
(2023-05-20). Pueblo saharaui celebra aniversario 50 del Frente Polisario. telesurtv.net Se cumplen cinco décadas del inicio de la lucha armada. Presidente Gali subraya que esa fue la respuesta a los intentos de socavar los derechos de su pueblo.
(2023-05-20). Asesinan a otro líder social en Norte de Santander, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se trata de Sergio Luis Castro, un destacado líder social del municipio de Tibú.
(2023-05-20). Registran 103 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La cifra total de contagios aumentó a 5.286.744, de los cuales 310 pacientes están en etapa activa.
(2023-05-20). Midazolam Matt Hancock turned Care Homes into Concentration Camps in 2020, using Midazolam to kill the Elderly & Vulnerable so that you would Stay at Home, to Protect an Empty NHS, & Support the Pandemic Lies. expose-news.com Matt Hancock, the former UK Health Secretary who oversaw the pandemic response, should be in prison. Because while you stayed at home to "protect the NHS, and (allegedly) save lives", Matt Hancock …
