(2023-06-05). Spanish PM Sanchez mooted as possible NATO Secretary General. wsws.org Sánchez has not brought down his own PSOE-Podemos government in order to campaign against the right, but to coordinate with it and with NATO an escalation of the war with Russia.
(2023-06-05). Video: Clarios strikers and Toledo Jeep workers call for UAW ban on scab batteries. wsws.org Workers on strike at the Clarios auto battery plant in Holland, Ohio are calling for solidarity action from GM, Ford and Stellantis workers who are facing their own contract battle in September.
(2023-06-05). Directors Guild of America leadership announces tentative agreement, stabbing striking writers in the back. wsws.org The tentative agreement is a deliberate and ruthless stab in the back of television and film writers, in the second month of a strike against the AMPTP, which represents major film and television studios and networks.
(2023-06-05). Germany: Long prison sentences for attacking Nazis—a political judgement. wsws.org The court determined that the four defendants had formed a criminal organization that targeted, attacked and injured neo-Nazis.
(2023-06-04). What "Security Threat" Does China Pose? covertactionmagazine.com If U.S. leaders were really interested in Americans security, they would upgrade public health and housing rather than upgrading the military and thereby encouraging a dangerous arms race with China. Everyone who abhors war, detests imperialism, and favors cooperation between nations on global warming, poverty reduction, protection of biodiversity, international disarmament, implementation of international law, …
(2023-06-04). This week in history: June 5-11. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-06-04). Roger Waters faces attacks by Zionists, Labour and Tory politicians as tour hits UK. wsws.org For the German and British ruling class, Waters' "crimes" are that he has repeatedly expressed opposition to the US-NATO-instigated war against Russia in Ukraine—for which he has been smeared as a propagandist for Putin—and his vocal support of the Palestinian people in the face of criminal attacks on them by the State of Israel, for which he is falsely denounced as an anti-Semite.
(2023-06-04). Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heartburn — that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening — is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sunscreen needs for any complexion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I spent many a summer at the beach growing up. My mother always slathered me with sunscreen. Now, as a 30-year-old woman, sunscreen remains a part of my routine, regardless of the weather. Recently, I was surprised to learn that one of my friends — a young Black woman — never wears sunscreen. She said her darker complexion means she's protected from sun damage and, thus, not at risk for skin cancer. Is…
(2023-06-04). What's the best nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes? Experts release new menopause therapy guidelines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New guidelines around the use of nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes — or vasomotor symptoms— due to menopause have been released by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Juliana Kling, a women's health specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the new guidelines, says, "The new guidelines include a review of the newest (Food and Drug Administration) FDA-approved medications as well as other medications and other treatments, like clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, discussion…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. A family statement, posted on The Carter Center website, says that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains, Georgia, and visits with loved ones. The statement goes on to say that it's hoped that sharing the family's news will increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor's offices around the country. More than 55 million people worldwide are believed…
(2023-06-04). Staying healthy and safe during a hurricane or other severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mid-Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Various reports indicate the 2023 season will be an active one. The National Hurricane Center says it is anticipating at least 15 named storms, with at least three reaching significant status. Taking time to prepare in advance of severe weather can help reduce stress and ensure personal safety and well-being when a storm does arise. "Past experiences show it can take one storm to have…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: What women need to know about stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. May is Stroke Awareness Month to raise awareness about stroke prevention and treatment. It's also Women's Health Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic experts say women with stroke symptoms should not delay seeking treatment. They say some women don't realize the symptoms could be life-threatening, and don't get the care they need in time. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5Pzg7VzL0_E…
(2023-06-04). Consumer Health: Preventing osteoporosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to prevent this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most…
(2023-06-04). Ready to run: What last-minute tips will help before my race? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you breathless with anticipation? Finding it hard to sleep at night? It's like waiting for a holiday or birthday celebration — race day is almost here. You've worked hard for weeks preparing for this big event. It's finally time to put your feet on the pavement and show what you can do. Let's go over a few last-minute tips as you prepare for the big day: Final fueling You may receive helpful advice about…
(2023-06-04). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic doctor visits of the future could be powered by 'omics' research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To glimpse the future of medicine, step inside Mayo Clinic's cutting-edge Center for Individualized Medicine. There, physicians, researchers, data scientists, artificial intelligence engineers and bioethicists are working side-by-side to investigate massive "omics" data sets. The innovative approach is the result of thousands of patients who are participating in omics-related research studies and clinical trials. The multidisciplinary teams are in pursuit of discovering hidden biological signatures and patterns of diseases, including cancer. Their hope and expectations are…
(2023-06-04). From lift off to splash down: An update on Mayo Clinic stem cells in space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's been six years since Mayo Clinic physician Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., watched stem cells from his regenerative medicine laboratory blast into space as part of a research effort to see if zero gravity would help the cells multiply faster. Approximately 15 million people worldwide experience a stroke annually, according to the World Health Organization. Currently, stroke remains a top cause of death and disability in the world. Finding new therapies for stroke is important…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for safer picnics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. And picnics can be a fun way to start the summer season. But improper handling of the food can mean trouble in the form of foodborne germs. Before you fill your cooler, review these tips for safer picnics. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/js-duyT_d1s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-04). Consumer Health: Bladder cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for bladder cancer and what you can do to prevent it. More than 82,000 new cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and more than 16,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Bladder cancer occurs in men more frequently than in women, and the risk increases with age,…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is this bright red birthmark on my baby? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Megha Tollefson, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, explains what caregivers should know if their child has a hemangioma. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/iX4tS2wicvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10)…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Staying safe while running. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm training for my first long-distance race, and I want to be safe on my runs. Unfortunately, due to where I live, the weather is often a challenge. On other days, I'm finding I cannot get in my miles until after dusk. I'm wondering if you have any advice for staying injury-free in cold, rainy or dark conditions? ANSWER: Training for a distance race means logging a lot of miles — sometimes in cold,…
(2023-06-04). Hit it on the nose: Deviated septum. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Your nose is front and center on your face. It serves many functions, including humidifying and cleaning the air you breathe; delivering tone to your voice; and providing a sense of smell, which is important for taste, identification and memory. Love or loathe it, your nose is also a key part of your visual identity. One of the most common nose deformities is a deviated septum. About 70% to 80% of people have a septal…
(2023-06-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: What's the skinny on weight-loss drugs? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Want to lose weight? It's really just basic math. Burn more calories than you take in. The best way to do that is by eating a healthy diet — reducing your calorie intake — and being physically active, which increases the number of calories burned. While it appears to be simple, many people find it challenging to effectively lose weight and keep the pounds off. Now, Mayo Clinic experts say there is a new tool…
(2023-06-04). Mayo neuroscientists discover unknown brain area involved in movement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been accepted that the part of the brain called the primary motor cortex controls body movements. Certain groups of cells direct specific movements — for example, of the feet, hands or tongue. The cells of the primary motor cortex are organized as a type of topographical map of corresponding body parts in the central sulcus, a fold in the brain's outermost layer called the cerebral cortex. Mayo Clinic scientists and their international collaborators…
(2023-06-04). Tonsils: Tiny, but pack a big punch. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The tonsils play an essential role in keeping you healthy. These small, oval-shaped pads at the back of the throat are part of the immune system and make white blood cells. These cells attack and prevent germs that enter your body and making you sick. While small in size, the tonsils can cause considerable pain and discomfort if inflamed. This inflammation is called tonsillitis and typically is due to a viral infection, although bacterial infections…
(2023-06-04). Sanders Denounces Morality of System Where 3 Are Richer Than 165 Million People. truthout.org As President Joe Biden signed into law an agreement Saturday that would shield wealthy tax cheats from stronger IRS enforcement while at the same time enacting cuts to key anti-poverty programs, Senator Bernie Sanders and other progressive allies were busy denouncing the immoral, low-wage economic system in the United States in which just a small handful of mega-billionaires have accumulated more… |
(2023-06-04). Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Tennessee Anti-Drag Law as Unconstitutional. truthout.org On Friday night, a two-day trial pertaining to an anti-drag law in Tennessee ended in a big win for the LGBTQ+ community. In a surprising move that goes against what one would expect from a Trump appointed judge, U.S. District Court's Thomas L. Parker ruled the Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) unconstitutional. In his ruling, Parker writes that, "There is no question that obscenity is not protected… |
(2023-06-04). A Global Plastics Treaty Must Target Plastic Production to Fight Climate Change. truthout.org During the second round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Paris this week, diplomats have clashed over competing priorities — including the role of recycling and how to address toxic chemicals. But some experts are arguing that one issue in particular should anchor the ongoing talks: climate change. "It's not just a plastics crisis; it's a climate crisis," said Kristen McDonald… |
(2023-06-04). Environmental Advocates Push the EPA to Take a Stand on Reproductive Justice. truthout.org Waning abortion access has dominated conversations around reproductive justice, but a lesser known principle of the movement to maintain bodily and reproductive autonomy is being threatened by a changing climate and a slew of environmental contaminants. One of the main tenets of reproductive justice is the ability to raise a child in a safe and healthy environment, according to SisterSong… |
(2023-06-04). To Protect Trans Health Care, We Need to Fight Bigotry — and Win Medicare for All. truthout.org "It's this sort of dread that hangs over me," says D. "The fact that medical care — even if I can pay for it — might just simply be denied me." As a software engineer, D., who has asked to be identified by her first initial to avoid harassment, has stable circumstances and access to reasonably good health insurance. And yet, as a transgender woman in the United States, when she sought gender… |
(2023-06-04). Mission Creep: "Disease X" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). The WHO's New Partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation: Birds of a Feather Sticking Together. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). "Just War" and Just War Theory. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). Terminator-style Synthetic Covering for Robots Mimics Human Skin and Heals Itself. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). The "Black Sites" of Guantanamo: UK Spy Agencies Under Scrutiny Over Torture of Saudi Men by CIA. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). All Vaccines Are Safe and Effective… Or Are They? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). WHO: The Reckless Power Grab. Health Tyranny Postponed? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). Announcing the Seattle Anarchist Bookfair August 26th — 27th. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing the Seattle Anarchist Bookfair, from August 26th — 27th. More info here. The Seattle Book Fair is on! Join us for two days of anarchist books, zines, and workshops; August 26th and 27th at the VERA Project. The Seattle Anarchist Book Fair is an opportunity for old friends to come together or out of…
(2023-06-04). Monday 6/12: Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, James Tracy Discuss Coalition Building in 21st Century. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | SF, CA 94103…
(2023-06-04). Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade 2023. indybay.org Thousands attended and marched in the 2023 Rainbow Pride Parade in Fresno's Tower District.
(2023-06-04). ILWU Local 52 Gabriel Prawl On Firings In Seattle, Growing Anger & West Coast Work Action. indybay.org ILWU longshore workers are facing direct union busting by the PMA and shipping bosses. In Seattle a walkout took place after longshore workers worked to health and safety rules. Seattle Local 52 past president Gabriel Prawl talks about the conditions that are developing on the docks and why anger is growing among ILWU members.
(2023-06-04). 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.
(2023-06-04). WHO: The Reckless Power Grab. Health Tyranny Postponed? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). Announcing the Seattle Anarchist Bookfair August 26th — 27th. itsgoingdown.org Announcing the Seattle Anarchist Bookfair, from August 26th — 27th. More info here. The Seattle Book Fair is on! Join us for two days of anarchist books, zines, and workshops; August 26th and 27th at the VERA Project. The Seattle Anarchist Book Fair is an opportunity for old friends to come together or out of…
(2023-06-04). Monday 6/12: Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, James Tracy Discuss Coalition Building in 21st Century. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | SF, CA 94103…
(2023-06-04). Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade 2023. indybay.org Thousands attended and marched in the 2023 Rainbow Pride Parade in Fresno's Tower District.
(2023-06-04). ILWU Local 52 Gabriel Prawl On Firings In Seattle, Growing Anger & West Coast Work Action. indybay.org ILWU longshore workers are facing direct union busting by the PMA and shipping bosses. In Seattle a walkout took place after longshore workers worked to health and safety rules. Seattle Local 52 past president Gabriel Prawl talks about the conditions that are developing on the docks and why anger is growing among ILWU members.
(2023-06-04). Disney v. DeSantis – New Judge – Trump Appointee and Federalist Society member. indybay.org Disney v. DeSantis: Federal judge recuses after scolding DeSantis for judge shopping and new judge is a Trump appointed federalist society member.
(2023-06-04). Monday 6/19: March Towards Love & Courage. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center (301 Center St.) to Santa Cruz City Hall (809 Center St.), Santa Cruz…
(2023-06-04). Sunday 6/18: Q&A Discussion of "The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-04). Sunday 6/4: Book launch- "Crossing Borders — The Search for Dignity in Palestine," by Christa Bruhn. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-04). Saturday 6/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Voices From Inside" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-04). Facebook and Instagram Threaten to Block News Stories in California If AB-886 Passes. indybay.org Update June 1: A bill that would force Big Tech companies to pay news agencies for using their content passed its first big test in the California state legislature. Meta, based in Menlo Park, has threatened to block news articles in California if AB-886 passes into law.
(2023-06-04). Wednesday 6/14: Gun Violence Prevention and the 2024 Election Teach-in. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2023-06-04). Saturday 6/10: Berkeley: End the Era of Fossil Fuels! Bay Area Protest. indybay.org I-80 Pedestrian Overpass | San Francisco Bay Trl | Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2023-06-04). Saturday 6/10: Sacramento: It's a Climate Emergency, Act Like It! Protest at Capitol. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | 315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-06-04). Face to Face with Fur Farmer Kevin Dargatz at the American Mink Exchange Auction. indybay.org Las Vegas: 1.26 million dead mink "pelts" were offered for sale at auction this week. Leading the sale was notorious fur farmer Kevin Dargatz, a monster responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of mink throughout his career. Year after year, he confines these innocent beings in tiny cages of filth and darkness on his fur farm in British Columbia. Every pelting season, he gasses native wildlife to death.
(2023-06-04). Covert wars in the shadow of international law. indybay.org In the years between the end of the Cold War in 1991 and 2022, the United States has carried out at least 251 military interventions in almost every country on earth. Going back to 1789, there were a total of 469. In all of these interventions, the United States formally declared war only 11 times.
(2023-06-04). Friday 6/2: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-06-04). Three Atlanta Activists Arrested, Home Raided Over Bail Fund. indybay.org Around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, three members of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund were arrested during a raid by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Atlanta Police Department and charged with money laundering and charity fraud.
(2023-06-04). NLG Condemns State Repression and Raids Against Atlanta Solidarity Fund Activists. indybay.org This morning, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Atlanta Police Department (APD) raided the homes of and arrested three activists with the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. These arrests are a clear attempt to silence protest and sever activists from legal counsel and community support.
(2023-06-04). Fur Farmers and Convicted "Terrorists" to Face Off at Las Vegas Auction. indybay.org Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA (CAFT USA) and Former Animal Liberation Front Members Descend on Vegas, Vow to Stop Mink Auction…
(2023-06-04). Democrats are worried about $70 billion handshake during debt ceiling negotiations. indybay.org $70 Billion Handshake, A Gentleman's Agreement, During Debt Ceiling Negotiations Worries Democrats…
(2023-06-04). Blowing the whistle on Henry Kissinger / Benjamin B. Ferencz and the Nuremberg legacy. indybay.org On the birthday of the lawless (and never indicted) former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, I believe it is important to underscore the fact that the impunity enjoyed by senior Pentagon officials who knowingly promote far-right former foreign terrorists in Department of Defense international programs (and regularly engaged in the racism, sexism, homophobia and coup mongering overseas [Honduras], as well as common corruption), is a peculiar brand of "American Exceptionalism."
(2023-06-04). Thursday 6/1: Broken Spectre. indybay.org Minnesota Street Project Foundation | 1201 Minnesota Street | San Francisco, CA 94107…
(2023-06-04). Saturday 6/3: Pakistan: Stop human rights violation, call for democracy. indybay.org 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco…
(2023-06-04). A hipocrisia do Ocidente nos conflitos Russia/Ucrania e Oriente Medio. strategic-culture.org 
É amplamente reconhecido que, em tempos de guerra, a verdade é frequentemente a primeira vítima, já que os envolvidos tendem a ocultar seus fracassos e exagerar suas conquistas. | No caso da complexa situaàßà£o entre Rússia e Ucrânia, as narrativas sà£o moldadas de acordo com os interesses do Departamento de Estado dos EUA, o qual influencia a grande mídia ocidental, sempre destacando as supostas "conquistas" ucranianas que, na realidade, nunca ocorreram. Recentemente, uma grande mentira se espalhou pelo mundo, afirmando que os russos já haviam perdido mais de 100 mil soldados em território ucra…
(2023-06-04). The Israel Lobby Is Trying to do a Jeremy Corbyn on Roger Waters. strategic-culture.org 
By Asa WINSTANLEY | Last weekend, rock legend Roger Waters, journalist Katie Halper and yours truly were invited by our friend Danny Haiphong onto his popular YouTube livestream, The Left Lens. | The topic was my new book Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn ( But the livestream happened to coincide with a massive new wave of a
(2023-06-04). The Mainstream Media's Unwillingness to Challenge U.S. Militarization. strategic-culture.org By Melvin GOODMAN | The Washington Post finally conceded in an editorial last week that the United States must "spend smarter" when it comes to defense. Instead of looking for ways to cut defense spending, however,…
(2023-06-04). South America is back, and Venezuela is helping lead the way. peoplesdispatch.org In general terms, it can be said that the recent summit of South American presidents in Brasilia, convened by President Lula Da Silva, was a practical reflection of the political-electoral shift towards the progressive camp that recently undergone in the region. Although this change of geopolitical orbit has yet to guarantee its horizon of possibility in the medium term, it has already produced a first image in the Brazilian capital …
(2023-06-04). Temporal provoca severas inundaciones en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Declaran esa provincia en emergencia. Se reportan crecidas y deslaves. Un total de 530 personas fueron rescatadas hasta el momento.
(2023-06-04). Presidente de Venezuela inicia visita oficial a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net Altos funcionarios de ese país le dan la bienvenida. Cumplimentará una agenda de trabajo que apunta a reforzar las alianzas políticas, diplomáticas y energéticas.
(2023-06-04). Destituyen a agente dominicano implicado en caso de niño migrante. telesurtv.net La investigación arrojó que el agente Juan Ramón Rodríguez García tuvo responsabilidad directa en el incidente.
(2023-06-04). Siria a Iraq acuerdan estrechar sus relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Canciller sirio Faisal Al-Mekdad visita Bagdad y sostiene encuentros con las principales autoridades iraquíes.
(2023-06-04). Miles de polacos protestan contra el Gobierno en Varsovia. telesurtv.net Con el lema "una Polonia democrática y europea", los manifestantes exigieron la celebración de elecciones libres y justas.
(2023-06-04). Instan a reanudar los diálogos sobre la tregua en Sudán. telesurtv.net Arabia Saudí y Estados Unidos piden al Ejército y las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido acordar una nueva tregua que garantice su aplicación efectiva.
(2023-06-04). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones en dos estados de México. telesurtv.net Más de 15 millones de electores deciden este domingo las gubernaturas en el Estado de México y Coahuila, en lo que los analistas llaman la antesala de los comicios presidenciales de 2024.
(2023-06-04). Fuertes lluvias incomunican provincias en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene el nivel de alerta en 21 provincias dominicanas por las lluvias.
(2023-06-04). OPEP+ extiende recortes de su bombeo hasta finales de 2024. telesurtv.net Arabia Saudita anunció este domingo un recorte de su producción de petróleo de un millón de barriles por día con el objetivo de impulsar los precios del crudo.
(2023-06-04). Fuerzas armadas rusas rechazan ataque ucraniano en Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Desde el Ministerio de Defensa ruso agregaron que "el enemigo fue dispersado con fuego de artillería y se retiró".
(2023-06-04). Mueren ahogados más de 80 yihadistas y sus familias en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Los cadáveres encontrados pertenecían a varias comunidades como Bulama Modori, Kaneram, Dogomolu y Jokka.
(2023-06-04). Reportan nueva masacre en San José del Guaviare, Colombia. telesurtv.net Sujetos que se movilizaban en una motocicleta llegaron hasta un estadero y asesinaron a un hombre, una mujer y un menor de edad.
(2023-06-04). Guinea-Bissau acude a las urnas para renovar parlamento. telesurtv.net Un total de veinte partidos y dos coaliciones compiten por la mayoría parlamentaria que determinará, según la ley del país, quién es el primer ministro y jefe del Gobierno.
(2023-06-04). Guatemala realiza segundo simulacro electoral. telesurtv.net La primera vuelta de las elecciones del 25 de junio en Guatemala se realizará bajo la sombra de que no existen las condiciones para asegurar transparencia en los comicios.
(2023-06-04). China advierte contra alianzas tipo OTAN en Asia-Pacífico. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa de China, Li Shangfu sostuvo que la mentalidad de la Guerra Fría estaba resurgiendo en la región de Asia y el Pacífico.
(2023-06-04). Autoridades de India identifican causas de mortal accidente. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indias rebajaron este domingo a 275 el número de muertos en el choque de tres trenes en el este del país frente a los 288 del último balance.
(2023-06-04). Al menos 14 muertos deja alud de tierra en el suroeste de China. telesurtv.net El colapso ocurrió alrededor de las 06H00 horas en una granja forestal en el poblado de Yongsheng, en el distrito de Jinkouhe de la ciudad.
(2023-06-04). Mueren 54 militares en ataque contra misión africana en Somalia. telesurtv.net El presidente de Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, reveló que 54 militares fallecieron durante el ataque contra una base de la misión de la Unión Africana en Somalia.
(2023-06-04). Venezuela participa en la 186 Conferencia Ministerial de OPEP. telesurtv.net Tellechea señaló que asiste a la Conferencia para representar a Venezuela "en la tarea de mantener la estabilidad del mercado petrolero mundial".
(2023-06-04). Volcán Cotopaxi lanza ceniza a mil metros de altitud en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El coloso mantiene un proceso eruptivo desde el pasado mes de octubre con tendencia a disminuir.
(2023-06-04). Al menos cuatro muertos y 30 lesionados por accidente en Cuba. telesurtv.net El ómnibus viajaba desde el puerto de Batabanó hasta la Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales de La Habana.
(2023-06-04). Fabulosos Cadillacs rompen récord de asistencia en concierto en México. telesurtv.net La legendaria agrupación musical, liderada por Vicentico, el Sr. Flavio y Sergio Rotman, ofreció su repertorio de éxitos, entre los que destacó Matador.
(2023-06-04). Levantan bloqueo en Cananea, México, tras promesa de resolver la huelga. telesurtv.net El secretario de Gobernación, Adán Augusto López Hernández, y el senador Gómez Urrutia buscarán una respuesta a las demandas de los mineros en Cananea.
(2023-06-04). Italia e Israel clasifican a semifinales del Mundial de fútbol Sub-20. telesurtv.net Las semifinales se desarrollarán el jueves 8 de junio, mientras que la final, que tendrá a un campeón inédito, se llevará a cabo el domingo 11 de junio.
(2023-06-04). Investigan ataque armado contra desplazados en Chiapas, México. telesurtv.net Desconocidos dispararon contra indígenas tsotsiles, víctimas de desplazamiento forzoso por un conflicto agrario entre comunidades.
(2023-06-04). Venezuela: Opposition to Ask for CNE's Technical Support for Primaries. orinocotribune.com The National Primary Commission of the Venezuelan opposition announced that it will ask for technical assistance from the National Electoral Council (CNE) for the internal presidential primaries of the opposition. | The commission announced through a statement issued on Friday, June 2 that it has agreed to request a meeting of the Joint Technical Commission. | The purpose of the meeting will be to ratify and formalize what has been discussed so far in the Joint Technical Commission regarding the safeguards and guarantees for the opposition's presidential primaries. Among the issues to be evaluated is the use of f…
(2023-06-04). Erdogan's Mediatory Role on Ukraine Cannot Be Wished Away. orinocotribune.com By M.K. Bhadrakumar — May 29, 2023 | Among the host of implications for international security stemming out of Turkish President Recep Erdoƒüan's The international community puts China as the frontrunner in the race for peacemaking in Ukraine but don't be surprised if Erdogan…
(2023-06-04). Venezuela Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Türkiye. orinocotribune.com The president Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, ratified that Venezuela is aimed at strengthening strategic relationship with Türkiye. | President Maduro, who was present at the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan on Saturday, June 3, stated that bilateral relations between the two governments will continue on the path of brotherhood and cooperation. | "The best wishes and the greatest success to our brother President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan in this new stage, which undoubtedly will be one of development and prosperity for Türkiye," President Maduro wrote on social media.
(2023-06-04). Journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow & Crimea. orinocotribune.com 
By Daniel Kovalik and Rick Sterling — Jun 1, 2023 | At the end of April of this year, the two of us ventured together to Russia. We went with the purpose of fact-finding and also to make a point that we do not believe that Russia should be isolated from the world through sanctions and travel bans. | At this moment, Russia is more isolated from the West than it has ever been, quite possibly in history. As just one example, while V.I. Lenin was able to famously travel from Finland via train to St. Petersburg, even during the height of WWI, the train from Finland to Russia ceased operating after February 24 of…
(2023-06-04). Ukraine, Human Rights, and International Law, With Alfred De Zayas. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Jun 1, 2023 | You can indict Vladimir Putin over war crimes in Ukraine. But if you do, you'd better indict Joe Biden as well. That is the message that Professor Alfred de Zayas, world-renowned human rights and international law expert, gave "MintCast" host Alan MacLeod on today's episode of the series. | A Swiss-American lawyer, academic and United Nations official with over 50 years' experience in the field of human rights, de Zayas joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about international law and Ukraine, U.S. sanctions, whistleblowers, the successes and failures of the United Nations an…
(2023-06-04). American Police Are Basically Untouchable; How Did It Get This Bad? popularresistance.org The terror of police power is a recurring fact of American life, particularly in this country's poorest communities and in communities of color. The power of officers comes not only from the strength of arms, but also from a legal system that is swift to protect its enforcers, yet slow to hold them to account. Where did this virtual immunity from prosecution come from? Has it always been this way? And if not, how has police power and impunity changed through the ages? Historian Joanna Schwartz joins The Chris Hedges report to discuss her new book, Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable. | Joanna Schwartz is…
(2023-06-04). Debt Ceiling Hypocrisy: US Boosts Military Budget, Restricts Food Stamps. popularresistance.org The US government reached its debt limit of $31.4 trillion in early 2023. This unleashed a deluge of debate as to whether or not the Treasury was going to default, and how a deeply divided Congress could come to an agreement to raise the debt ceiling. | The constant chatter in the mainstream corporate media overlooked the real controversy, however. The reality is that practically no one in Washington truly cares about the US national debt. | In fact, in a bipartisan deal negotiated in late May to raise the debt ceiling, Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin Mc…
(2023-06-04). Looking for Home in an Overheating World. tomdispatch.com Greenville, CA — Pines and firs parched by a three-year drought had been burning for days on a ridge 1,000 feet above my remote mountain town. On August 4, 2021, the flames suddenly flared into a heat so intense it formed a molten cloud the color of bruised flesh. As that sinister cumulus rose above an oval-shaped reservoir, it collapsed, sending red-hot embers down the steep slopes toward Greenville in a storm of torched trees and exploding shrubs. It took less than 30 minutes for the Dixie fire to transform my town's tarnished Gold Rush charm into a heap of smoldering hand-hewn timbers and century-old bri…
(2023-06-04). Israel's upheaval is Palestine's opportunity. electronicintifada.net BDS movement report only serious analysis of current situation.
(2023-06-04). Justice for Jor'Dell Richardson. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the family of Jor'Dell Richardson and the Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee. | On Thursday, June 1st at around 4: 20 pm, a 14-year old Black teenager named Jor'Dell Richardson was shot in the back by a yet to be identified Aurora police officer. He was shot on the ground when he was already subdued by said officer. | Police allege that Jor'Dell and a group of unidentified individuals were attempting to rob a convenience store on the corner of 8th and Dayton. Jor'Dell was followed by APD officers to an alleyway behind the store where he…
(2023-06-04). Are U.S. drones dropping bombs in the Philippines? fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The U.S. imperialists and its military forces are notorious for outright military intervention and violating the territorial sovereignty of countries around the world. Indeed, it is well known that the U.S. military has been freely operating their drones and other aircraft within Philippine airspace to transport war matériel and personnel in their various military bases and facilities, as well as take part in local military operations, including conducting drone surveillance, in the name of "counter-terro…
(2023-06-04). (W.E. Talk, ∑ Understanding the Chinese path to modernization) Zheng Yongnian: What can the Chinese path to modernization bring to globalization?>. ecns.cn Modernization is a global social transition spanning several hundred years and involving the five continents. It covers such fields as the economy, science and technology, politics and culture and has brought earth-shaking changes to the world. China is undoubtedly a part of this historical process.
(2023-06-04). China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts return safely. ecns.cn Three Chinese astronauts on board the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship returned to Earth safely on Sunday, after completing their six-month space station mission. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). Xi calls for efforts to build modern Chinese civilization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a symposium on cultural inheritance and development on Friday and made an important speech. He stressed that it is our new cultural mission in the new era to further promote cultural prosperity and develop a great culture in China and a modern Chinese civilization from a new starting point. It is imperative to have greater confidence in our own culture, shoulder the mission, work diligently and proactively, and make concerted efforts to create a new cul…
(2023-06-04). Chinese scientist refutes BBC report on COVID lab leak. ecns.cn Gao Fu, director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Microbiology, has questioned the legitimacy of a BBC report which quoted him as saying that the COVID lab leak theory has not been ruled out.
(2023-06-04). In Numbers: RCEP pact's full implementation to inject vitality to world economy. ecns.cn
(2023-06-04). A thousand-year-old lychee tree bears fruit again in Sichuan>. ecns.cn In early summer, a thousand-year-old lychee tree in Xuzhou District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, came"ÄÄto life again, with dense fruit hanging all over its branches. This ancient lychee tree with more than 1,500 years of age has a circumference of 5.6 meters and a height of 16 meters. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). Cradle of Civilization: Gulangyu Island. ecns.cn
(2023-06-04). Hong Kong driving schools plan to offer mainland traffic law courses as HK drivers apply to visit Guangdong via bridge. ecns.cn Hong Kong citizens came to consult on how to get a mainland driver's license and learn mainland traffic laws in a driving school on Thursday"ÄÄsince Hong Kong residents"ÄÄwill be allowed to use their eligible vehicles to travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge"ÄÄstarting July 1. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). Comicomment: US debt-ceiling debacle far from over. ecns.cn
(2023-06-04). Giant pandas find cool ways to beat summer heat. ecns.cn As temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius in some areas of China, giant pandas have found some cool ways to beat the summer heat. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). China's first domestic large cruise ship to undock in Shanghai. ecns.cn China's first domestically-built large cruise ship, "Adora Magic City," has started its "floating-up process" early Thursday morning and is expected to be undocked in Shanghai on June 6. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). Exploring world's longest underground karst cave with water. ecns.cn Developed about 500,000 years ago, Benxi Water Cave in northeast China's Liaoning Province has more than 400,000 cubic meters internal space and a total length of 5,800 meters. Of this, about 2.8 kilometers are accessible by boat. Comprising a dry cave and a water cave, it is the world's longest underground karst cave with water. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-04). China strongly opposes so-called 'Initiative on 21st Century Trade': FM. ecns.cn China strongly opposes official interactions of any form between China's Taiwan region and countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and that includes negotiating or signing any agreement that implies sovereignty and has an official nature, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-06-04). Tibetan children visit Minzu University of China. ecns.cn Tbetan children from the Welfare Center of Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu in northwest China's Qinghai Province visit the library and museums of the Minzu University of China, Beijing, June 2, 2023.
(2023-06-04). 40 Tibetan kids play soccer with peers in Beijing. ecns.cn Kids from a welfare center in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, play soccer with thirty kids Beijing Guoan football team at new Workers' Stadium in Beijing.
(2023-06-04). Promotional event for 6th CIIE held in Ireland. ecns.cn He said he hoped that more Irish companies and products could enter the Chinese market via CIIE to strengthen the mutual understanding and cooperation of the two countries.
(2023-06-04). FM Says: China offers opportunities, not risks. ecns.cn
(2023-06-04). RCEP agreement in effect for all 15 members. ecns.cn The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement took effect on Friday for the Philippines, marking the RCEP agreement is in effect for all 15 members.
(2023-06-04). Five new plant species discovered, named in Sichuan Province. ecns.cn Researchers from the Wolong National Nature Reserve Administration in Sichuan Province, have discovered and named five new plant species.
(2023-06-04). 40 Tibetan kids celebrate International Children's Day with peers in Beijing. ecns.cn Kids from a welfare center in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, attended an activity held at China News Service in Beijing to celebrate International Children's Day, June 1, 2023.
(2023-06-04). President Xi encourages Bangladeshi girl to carry forward traditional friendship between China and Bangladesh. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi sent a reply letter to Bangladeshi girl Alifa Chin before International Children's Day, encouraging her to study hard, pursue her dream, and carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Bangladesh…
(2023-06-04). China firmly opposes the U.S. politicizing and weaponizing trade and sci-tech issues: spokesperson. ecns.cn China is firmly opposed to the U.S. politicizing and weaponizing trade and sci-tech issues, creating obstacles for normal technological cooperation and economic and trade exchanges in the industrial community and private sectors, and disrupting the global industrial and supply chains, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at the daily news briefing on Thursday.
(2023-06-04). Chinese scientists scan ancient walls using cosmic ray particles. ecns.cn A research team recently completed a "physical check" on the over 600-year-old Xi'an ancient city walls in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The check was aided by the use of high-energy cosmic ray particles, and all of the relics were kept intact throughout the process.
(2023-06-04). China sets up 1st headquarters cluster of intl sci-tech organizations. ecns.cn China's capital city, Beijing, put into use the country's first headquarters cluster for international sci-tech organizations on Wednesday, aimed at supporting the development of such organizations in China.
(2023-06-04). Tech companies showcase new products at the Augmented World Expo. america.cgtn.com 
Around 5,000 techies gathered in Silicon Valley to discuss augmented and extended reality technology, also known as XR. As of late, Generative AI has been in the headlines overshadowing XR, but perhaps no more.
(2023-06-04). U.S. trash exports to Mexico. america.cgtn.com 
When we throw trash away these days, where is 'AWAY'? For recyclable plastics, 'away' is often abroad. And in the United States, that often means Mexico. While the trade is legal, it's loosely regulated.
(2023-06-04). Bolivia's foreign minister discusses regional integration in South America. america.cgtn.com 
The recent swing to the left in many South American countries has created more momentum for regional integration, with renewed emphasis on so-called Global South policies that favor developing nations. At the recent summit of South American nations in Brasilia, host nation Brazil pushed …
(2023-06-04). Video: India, next NATO state? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com
(2023-06-04). China denounces NATO labelling it a threat. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersJune 3, 2023 China objects to NATO labelling it a "threat," embassy to Norway says China "strongly opposes" NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China's embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent visit to the Scandinavian country. "China urges NATO to stop stirring up …
(2023-06-04). NATO deploys Turkish commandos to Kosovo. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bloomberg NewsJune 3, 2023 Turkey to Deploy Commando Battalion in Kosovo at NATO's Request Turkey will deploy a commando battalion in Kosovo at the request of the North Atlantic Organization, the country's defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday. The military alliance is seeking additional troop deployments after 30 peacekeepers were injured this week …
(2023-06-04). Representante demócrata Jim McGoverns: "Nuestra política hacia Cuba es una vergàºenza" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La política de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba es "una vergàºenza y un fracaso miserable", dijo el representante Jim McGovern (D-MA) en una entrevista exclusiva con Belly of the Beast.
(2023-06-04). Felicita Partido Comunista a Gerardo Hernández en su cumpleaños 58: "Un héroe del pueblo" cubadebate.cu "Un héroe de Cuba, del pueblo, orgullo de la nación y por demás, diputado, miembro del Consejo de Estado y del Comité Central del PCC, dirigente de nuestra mayor organización de masas, está de cumpleaños", publicó la organización política en su cuenta en Twitter.
(2023-06-04). Neymar a Messi tras final en el PSG: "Un placer compartir dos años más con vos" cubadebate.cu Luego del partido que ganó el Clermont al Paris Saint-Germain, el último de Lionel Messi con la camiseta del club parisino, su amigo y compañero en el FC Barcelona y el PSG, escribió un mensaje al rosarino donde describe en una frase el paso por la capital francesa y agradece "compartir dos años más con vos". La Pulga reaccionó con una emotiva respuesta.
(2023-06-04). 🎧 Modo Avión: Vestidos y sin ir al baile (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hola, hola. Hoy es domingo y toca poner el teléfono en Modo Avión y desconectar unos minutos con nosotros. øDe qué hablaremos hoy? De esa vez que estaban super embullados, con su mejor pinta, el perfume más caro, esperando esa cita con la persona que siempre les ha gustado y pafff….los dejaron plantados.
(2023-06-04). Triplista Leyanis Pérez consigue otra victoria en Europa. cubadebate.cu La triplista cubana Leyanis Pérez consiguió otra victoria durante la gira del atletismo cubano por Europa y ahora se impuso en el Meeting Internacional Ciudad de Lucca, un evento en suelo italiano donde la Isla también subió otras cuatro veces al podio. En el meeting Cuba copó el podio en el salto largo varonil y el pertiguista Eduardo Nápoles termino segundo.
(2023-06-04). Cuba presenta sus convocados a fechas FIFA de junio. cubadebate.cu Este domingo se conoció la lista de 23 jugadores que representarán a Cuba en los partidos correspondientes a las fechas FIFA de junio. En el seleccionado figuran varios jugadores del equipo sub-20 que jugó en las eliminatorias mundialistas el pasado curso. "Hemos llamado un grupo heterogéneo, pero de mucho talento", dijo el DT Pablo Elier Sánchez.
(2023-06-04). Vice primera ministra Inés María Chapman evalúa situación en Mayarí luego de lluvias intensas. cubadebate.cu La vice primera ministra evaluó la situación causada por las fuertes lluvias en la zona de Arroyo Seco, municipio holguinero de Mayarí. Acompañada por las máximas autoridades del territorio, conoció detalles de las alternativas para asistir a más de 400 personas aisladas en seis comunidades y precisó las acciones que permitirán rehabilitar el viaducto dañado.
(2023-06-04). Aerolínea World2Fly abre la ruta Lisboa-Varadero. cubadebate.cu El primer vuelo de la aerolínea World2Fly, de la cadena hotelera Iberostar, arribó este sábado a Varadero procedente de Lisboa con más de 300 pasajeros, abriendo un servicio que conectará semanalmente durante la temporada de verano a la capital portuguesa y el conocido destino turístico en el norte de la provincia de Matanzas.
(2023-06-04). Personalidades apoyan petición francesa en solidaridad con la poetisa Nancy Morejón. cubadebate.cu Personalidades de diversos sectores y países se han sumado a la lista de firmantes de una petición francesa en solidaridad con la poetisa Nancy Morejón, a quien le fue retirada días atrás la presidencia honoraria del festival Mercado de la Poesía de París, en medio de una nueva ola de ataques a representantes de la cultura cubana.
(2023-06-04). Gobernadores de Cuba toman posesión de sus cargos. cubadebate.cu Los gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales de Cuba, elegidos el pasado 28 de mayo, toman este domingo posesión de sus cargos ante el representante del Consejo de Estado designado al efecto.
(2023-06-04). Anticipating Monopoly Media Disinformation Deluge about a Tiananmen Square Massacre. dissidentvoice.org 
The other day, I counted 20 copies of a book called Forbidden City (1990) in a library. I picked it up and looked at the cover, and I realized it was about the so-called Tiananmen Square massacre. It was written as an on-the-spot account by a CBC news team during that time. By reading the …
(2023-06-04). Alfred de Zayas on Ukraine, Human Rights, and International Law. scheerpost.com By Alan MacLeod / MintPressNews You can indict Vladimir Putin over war crimes in Ukraine. But if you do, you'd better indict Joe Biden as well. That is the message that Professor Alfred de Zayas, world-renowned human rights and international law expert, gave "MintCast" host Alan MacLeod on today's episode of the series. A Swiss-American …
(2023-06-04). Historic Bill Would Stop New York from Subsidizing Illegal Israeli Settlements. scheerpost.com 
The bill to "End New York funding of Israeli settler violence Act" would establish a civil penalty for nonprofits that help fund settlements. The pro-Israel backlash has predictably described it as antisemitic.
(2023-06-04). Lessons From Transgender Stonewall Icon Miss Major on Survival and Hope. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-04). Blinken Dismisses Calls for a Ceasefire, Says US Must Build Up Ukraine's Military. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-04). The US is pulling loyal allies into Asia. journal-neo.org 
Against the backdrop of failed attempts to draw Asian countries into its orbit, Washington decided to enlist the support of old European friends. The French Navy frigate Prairial paid a courtesy visit to Japan from April 20 to April 27. The ship took part in a joint drill to repress unlawful activity at sea before […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-04). On the latest signals in the lines of communication between the USA and the PRC. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-04). Iran Says It Will Form Naval Alliance With Gulf Arab States. news.antiwar.com Iran's navy commander said Friday that Tehran was working to form a naval alliance with several Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iraq. "The countries of the region have today realized that only cooperation with each other brings security to the area," Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani said. In response to …
(2023-06-04). Essentials of Heterodox & Post-Keynesian Economics. realprogressives.org Marc Lavoie of University of Ottawa presented a seminar on Heterodox and Post-Keynesian Economics at University of Missouri Kansas City…
(2023-06-04). A Primer on Government Surpluses. realprogressives.org It is difficult to believe that our economy can continue to grow robustly as the government sucks disposable income and wealth from the private sector by running surpluses.
(2023-06-04). Social Security: Financial, Real and Political Constraints. realprogressives.org
(2023-06-04). Neoliberalism Kills (Part 2). realprogressives.org Its influence is felt even in liberal or progressive organizations, and among progressive commentators and writers, who all share ideas like fiscal policy discipline and tax reform.
(2023-06-04). Neoliberalism Kills (Part 1). realprogressives.org We have reached the point, now, where it is neoliberalism or American Democracy, or, if you like neoliberalism or us. There is no alternative!
(2023-06-04). Palestinian prisoners' movement demands freedom for Walid Daqqah, escalates struggle to end administrative detention. samidoun.net 
In a new statement released by the Higher Emergency Committee of the Palestinian Prisoners' Movement, the unified leadership body representing the Palestinian prisoners in occupation jails, the prisoners' movement declared an escalation of struggle to confront the policy of administrative detention, imprisonment without charge or trial. As administrative detention orders are indefinitely renewable, Palestinians routinely …
(2023-06-04). Vancouver action calls for freedom for Walid Daqqah, demands Scotiabank #ShutElbitDown. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 3 June, Samidoun Vancouver organized a flash rally and leaflet distribution to free Walid Daqqah, the Palestinian prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter jailed by the Israeli occupation since 1986, and all Palestinian prisoners. The Vancouver action took place at the local headquarters of CBC, the state-sponsored broadcaster, which refuses to use the term …
(2023-06-04). What is the Tooth — to — Tail Ratio for Ukrainian Troops. sonar21.com 
One fact that is common to all modern military forces is that only a small percentage of the total number of soldiers are actually engaged in combat. At least that…
(2023-06-04). Military Situation In Donbass On June 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slovyansk; | The AFU reportedly hit a control point, missile system, 6 artillery units, 3 ammo depots in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashe…
(2023-06-04). Nine Ukrainian UAVs Targeted Crimean Peninsula. southfront.org 
Mugin-5 Pro kamikaze UAV was intercepted in the area of Feodosiya | On the night of June 4, Ukrainian forces targeted Crimea with UAVs. Russian air defence forces intercepted all the targets and Ukrainian attempts to struck targets on the peninsula failed. | According to head of the Crimean Republic Sergey Aksenov, Russian air defence forces shot down five enemy UAVs. Four other drones were intercepted by means of electronic warfare. In total, nine UAVs targeted the peninsula. | There are no casualties. As a result of th…
(2023-06-04). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slovyansk; | The AFU reportedly hit a control point, missile system, 6 artillery units, 3 ammo depots in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces a…
(2023-06-04). Kyiv's Forces Attempt To Advance In Zaporozhye Amid New Terrorist Raid In Belgorod. southfront.org 
Destroyed Ukrainian equipment | Since the morning of June 4, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been carrying out attempts to advance in the Zaporozhye sector. | According to reports, the largest attack started in the area of Vremievsky ledge and involved a notable number of infantry supported by battle tanks and other heavy military equipment. Clashes broke out in the sectors of Neskuchnoye-Makarovka and Novopol-Priyutnoye. | Kyiv's forces have reportedly lost at least 4 battle tanks in these clashes. | Later unconfirmed repo…
(2023-06-04). BREAKING: Battle Is Ongoing In Russian Village, While Governor Of Belgorod Region Is Holding Talks With Kiev's Militants. southfront.org 
In the afternoon of June 4, pro-Kiev militants again crossed Russian border and attacked Russian village of Novaya Tavolzhanka. According…
(2023-06-04). Military Situation In Syria On June 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 4, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 4, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra; | On June 4, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Benin; | On June 4, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in al-Bara; | Fateh al-Mubin Operations Room claimed that five SAA servicemen were killed and two oth…
(2023-06-04). Six ISIS Terrorists Killed In Another Wave Of Iraqi Airstrikes (Video). southfront.org 
Iraqi Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct a training mission over Iraq May 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf) | On June 3 afternoon, a series of Iraqi airstrikes hit a hideout of ISIS cells in Wadi al-Chai, a valley in the northern province of Kirkuk. | In a statement, the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) said that the airstrike destroyed the hideout, killing at least six terrorists who were taking shelter inside. | The air force released video footage of the pinpoint airs…
(2023-06-04). Polish Mercenaries Took Part In Attack On Russian Border Region. southfront.org 
(2023-06-04). Russia Warns Germany, France Against Supplying Ukraine With Long-Range Missiles. southfront.org 
The Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile. By Wikimedia user (axesofevil2000) | Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has warned Germany and France against supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles. | Peskov told the "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" program on the Rossiya-1 TV channel on June 4 that the supply of such missiles will only lead to more escalation."Now we are already seeing that discussion begins about deliveries, for example, from France, Germany of missiles with a range of 500 or more k…
(2023-06-04). Syria's Top Diplomate Holds Talks In Iraq On Joint Challenges. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | Late on June 3, Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Iraq for talks with senior officials, including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani. | The visit comes weeks after the Arab League agreed to readmit Syria to the 22-member bloc. Iraq was one of a very few Arab countries that maintained relations with Syria after the outbreak of the war. | During a press conference with Mekdad in Baghdad on June 4, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein emphasized tha…
(2023-06-04). Ukrainian Forces 'Took Control' Of Bakhmut Outskirts. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Kiev is yet to admits its defeat in the "Bakhmut fortress". According to Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov, the situation "remains stable" in the city. | After the Wagner PMC claimed full control of Bakhmut on May 20, Russian fighters secured the area and began withdrawal from the city. As of June 2, 99% of the "Wagnerians" left the city, handing over all the positions of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. | On June 1, the commander of the land forces of the Arme…
(2023-06-04). Syrian Army Deploys Floating Bridge On Western Euphrates Bank In Deir Ezzor (Photos). southfront.org 
(2023-06-04). New Wave Of Russian Strikes Hit Military Facilities In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | In response to the massive shelling of Russian borders regions, Russian forces launched another wave of precision strikes on military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) throughout the country. | During the night, an air alert has been declared in all Ukrainian regions. This time, the attack, which was carried out by UAVs and cruise missiles, was not massive, but targeted. Targets in Kiev, Kirovograd, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions were hit. | Ukrainian military officials co…
(2023-06-04). Typical Lying U.S.-and-Allied 'News'-Reporting From Ukraine. southfront.org 
Patrick Lankaster | Written by Here is a typical 'news'-report of the war in Ukraine; it's from "10 News First" TV in Sydney Australia, filmed on May 27th, and immediately after the clip you will see and hear the actual journalist, Patrick Lancaster (not credited there), who with his cameraman filmed the clip, and who was neither credited, nor paid (royalty or otherwise) by the Australia…
(2023-06-04). Iran Reveals Plan To Form Naval Alliance With Gulf Arab States. southfront.org 
Forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf. FILE IMAGE: IRNA | The commander of Iran's navy announced that the Islamic Republic will form a joint naval alliance with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, India and Pakistan. | Rear Admiral Shahram Irani made the announcement during a televised program that was aired on June 2. According to the semi-official Fars news agency, the commander said that "countries of the region have realized that the security of the region c…
(2023-06-04). El tiempo: Chubascos y lluvias en occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con predominio de nublados en occidente y centro, con algunos chubascos y lluvias que pueden ser localmente intensas en algunas localidades, en la tarde persistirán las lluvias en la región central y disminuirán en occidente. En la región oriental del país amanecerá parcialmente nublado y se nublará desde el mediodía, con aislados chubascos y tormentas eléctricas.
(2023-06-04). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 4 de junio de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-06-04). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi jardín. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada a los jardines y los beneficios que han tenido algunas plantas con el comienzo de la temporada lluviosa. Agradecemos a todos los que participaron y nos dejaron conocer un pedacito de su hogar.
(2023-06-04). Tragedia ferroviaria en la India deja cerca de 300 fallecidos y varios cientos de heridos. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con un comunicado de la empresa South Eastern Railway, uno de cuyos trenes estuvo involucrado en el hecho, hasta el momento el accidente causó 288 fallecidos y 803 heridos (56 graves y el resto con lesiones menores), aunque medios de prensa dieron cuenta de que los lesionados superan el millar.
(2023-06-04). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dice que cada decisión de EEUU sobre Ucrania "parece tener la intención de prolongar la guerra" cubadebate.cu El candidato a la nominación demócrata para las elecciones presidenciales de EE.UU., Robert F. Kennedy Jr., volvió a atacar la política de la Administración de Joe Biden en torno al conflicto ucraniano, denunciando que "cada decisión de EE.UU. sobre Ucrania parece tener la intención de prolongar la guerra y de maximizar el derramamiento de sangre".
(2023-06-04). Prensa pública: El desafío de contarlo primero. cubadebate.cu Ninguna sociedad vive a la buena de Dios; por ello, toda norma jurídica regula, establece límites. La Ley de Comunicación Social, aprobada el 25 de mayo por la X Legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, no es la excepción. De ahí, su valía como primer muro de contención para evitar el desparpajo en un área estratégica en cualquier país.
(2023-06-04). Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas denuncia "cacería de brujas" contra artistas e intelectuales cubanos. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas y sus socios colectivos e individuales denuncian, una vez más, la inmoral e ilegal guerra mediática y cultural que se desarrolla de manera creciente contra los creadores que decidieron apostar por la Patria socialista.
(2023-06-04). Confirman exclusión del polo acuático femenino de los Juegos Centroamericanos de San Salvador. cubadebate.cu El Comité Organizador de los XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de San Salvador 2023 notificó la decisión de no celebrar el evento femenino del polo acuático. El argumento consiste en que no se cuenta con cinco equipos de igual número de naciones, según nota enviada a la Federación Cubana de Natación, presidida por Rolando Ruiz Pedreguera.
(2023-06-04). Ovaciones para Buena Fe de Cuba en Madrid (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Más de 500 personas se dieron cita en la velada en una céntrica zona de Madrid, donde el arte fue el gran vencedor y el entusiasmo del público no cesó de reconocer con fuertes aplausos y gritos de Viva Cuba a Buena Fe. Cierre de una atropellada gira por España, salpicada por intentos de sabotear sus actuaciones e impedir la libre expresión artística del grupo.
(2023-06-04). Insmet: Depresión tropical Arlene se disipa sobre el sudeste del golfo de México. cubadebate.cu La depresión tropical Arlene durante la tarde de hoy ha perdido en organización e intensidad y se convirtió en un área de bajas presiones. Sus vientos máximos sostenidos ahora son de 45 kilómetros por hora con rachas superiores, la presión central aumentó hasta los 1001 hectoPascal y se mueve con rumbo próximo al sur sudeste lentamente a razón de 11 kilómetros por hora.
(2023-06-04). Eric Zuesse: Why America Is Losing Its War Against Russia. southfront.org 
Written by The reason, in a nutshell, is that America's neoconservatism (or aggressive insistence that it must remain the world's leading nation) is antagonizing so many previously neutral or "non-aligned" nations to shun America, so that the steam is going out of the U.S.-led effort to salvage Ukraine as a U.S. 'ally'. America's existing 'allies' need to…
(2023-06-04). A bipartisan "debt ceiling" charade! indybay.org
(2023-06-04). Businesses benefit from series of tax, fee cuts. ecns.cn With businesses in China rebounding from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic since the start of this year, the nation's economic growth has accelerated.
(2023-06-04). Beijing points to importance of U.S. biz ties. ecns.cn China and the United States agreed to continue to strengthen their communication channels and engage in discussions to identify potential areas of cooperation, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2023-06-04). Efforts sought to curb minors' online addiction. ecns.cn "If accounts are easily obtained from the internet, our country's measures against addiction to online games among children, such as regulations, will be meaningless," the paper quoted the mother as saying.It also ordered game providers to adopt real-name registration of users and take more action to prevent children under 18 from becoming obsessed with online games.
(2023-06-04). May plant output up, snapping recent lull. ecns.cn Zhao Qinghe, a senior NBS statistician, said Chinese businesses came under pressure in May, and more efforts should be made to consolidate the foundation for economic recovery.
(2023-06-04). At-home services find traction among Gen Z. ecns.cn Door-to-door (DTD) services have shifted from a luxury use pattern to a routine consumption mode in China.
(2023-06-04). Sci-tech cluster to promote international exchanges. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology and the Beijing municipal government have launched the nation's first cluster of headquarters for international science and technology organizations.
(2023-06-04). Smart town changing face of elderly care. ecns.cn China is tackling the challenge of caring for its aging population by learning from Japan's experiences, establishing the first Sino-Japanese "elderly friendly" community in Yixing, Jiangsu province.
(2023-06-04). Los siete etarras de las listas de EH Bildu con delitos de sangre afirman que no tomarán p. indybay.org Los terroristas que han renunciado son Agustín Muiños, Begoña Uzkudun, Asier Urribarri, José Antonio Torre Altonaga, Juan Carlos Arriaga, Lander Maruri y Juan Ramón Rojo…
(2023-06-04). Rally calls for an end to public housing sell-offs. greenleft.org.au Activists are protesting on the steps of Victorian Parliament each Thursday in June to demand public housing. Jordan AK reports.
(2023-06-04). Presidente Petro acepta renuncia de dos altos funcionarios. telesurtv.net Petro aseguró que su Gobierno respeta los derechos humanos y no realiza interceptaciones ilegales de comunicaciones de magistrados, periodistas u opositores, como pasaba en otras épocas.
(2023-06-04). Expresan solidaridad internacional por poetisa cubana Nancy Morejón. telesurtv.net Nancy Morejón asumiría la presidencia de honor de la cuadragésima edición del Mercado de la Poesía de París 2023, pero a última hora se le revocó este nombramiento.
(2023-06-04). Denuncian que presidente Lasso pagó para proteger su imagen. telesurtv.net Mediante una triangulación entre el Gobierno ecuatoriano y una empresa establecida en EE.UU. se estableció el contrato con un compañía de publicidad que manejó la imagen de Lasso.
(2023-06-04). Acuerdan redactar primer borrador contra contaminación de plásticos. telesurtv.net Los delegados del Comité Intergubernamental de Negociación sobre Plásticos aseguran que elaborarán un borrador inicial antes de su próxima reunión en Kenia en noviembre.
(2023-06-04). Irán, Arabia Saudita, EAU y Omán formarán una alianza militar. telesurtv.net El comandante de la Armada iraní, el contraalmirante Shahram Irani, dice que el país formará nuevas alianzas regionales y extrarregionales para mejorar la seguridad.
(2023-06-04). Tres soldados israelíes mueren en tiroteo en frontera con Egipto. telesurtv.net El incidente tuvo lugar cerca del cruce fronterizo de Nitzana y Al-Awja entre Israel y Egipto, ubicado a 40 km al sureste del punto donde convergen la frontera de Israel con Egipto y la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-06-04). Sube a tres cifra de muertos por ataques de Ucrania en Bélgorod. telesurtv.net El bombardeo ucraniano contra la aldea rusa de Sóbolevka y la ciudad de Shebékino, ambas en la provincia de Bélgorod, limítrofe con Ucrania, dejó hasta el momento a tres personas sin vida.
(2023-06-04). Presidente Erdogan afirma que ha comenzado el siglo de Türkiye. t.co En su discurso, el mandatario turco saludó en primer instancia al presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. Durante la jornada se anuncia el nuevo Gabinete.
(2023-06-04). Argentinos se movilizan contra violencia machista y femicidios. telesurtv.net Conmemoran el octavo aniversario del movimiento "Ni Una Menos" con marchas y actos públicos en Buenos Aires y todas las provincias.
(2023-06-04). Club PSG dice adiós a Leo Messi. telesurtv.net El estelar jugador argentino concluye su trabajo en esa formación de la Liga 1 francesa luego de dos temporadas.
(2023-06-04). Líderes del mundo expresan condolencias a India tras tragedia ferroviaria. telesurtv.net La empresa South Eastern Railway informó este sábado que el descarrilamiento y choque de trenes provocó hasta el momento 288 fallecidos y 803 heridos.
(2023-06-04). Presidente Biden promulga ley sobre el techo de deuda de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La legislación permite evitar un impago que podría llevar al país a una catástrofe económica y financiera.
(2023-06-04). Denuncian asesinato de hijo de líder social en Cúcuta, Colombia. telesurtv.net Grimaldo, dedicado al cacao y a la pesca, era hijo de Wilfredo Grimaldo, presidente de la Asociación de Cacaoteros.
(2023-06-04). Colisión de trenes en Odisha, India, deja al menos 261 muertos. telesurtv.net La funcionaria indicó que recibió instrucciones del ministro principal Naveen Patnaik, de acudir a la zona del percance para supervisar las labores de rescate.
(2023-06-04). Presidente de Türkiye presta juramento para nuevo mandato. t.co A continuación, el nuevo jefe de Estado de Türkiye ofrecerá una cena a sus homólogos invitados. Posteriormente, anunciará a los integrantes de su nuevo gabinete.
(2023-06-04). Aumenta a 60 número de fallecidos por alud en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El alud registrado el pasado 26 de marzo en Alausí dejó además más de 1.000 damnificados.
(2023-06-04). Autoridades mantienen alerta del volcán Nevado del Ruiz. telesurtv.net Autoridades alertan a comunidades aledañas al volcán a estar atentas a los avisos oficiales y a mantener la calma.
(2023-06-04). Asesinan a líder comunero en el sur del Cauca, en Colombia. telesurtv.net El cadáver de Guido Gómez Hoyos se encontró en el sector Puente Fierro, con signos de que fue golpeado y torturado.
(2023-06-04). Felicitan a líder cubano Raúl Castro en su cumpleaños 92. telesurtv.net Por medio de la red social Twitter, dirigentes cubanos también recordaron el cumpleaños del General de Ejército.
(2023-06-04). Suben a 15 muertos en protestas por condena a líder senegalés. telesurtv.net Las autoridades reportaron nueve personas fallecidas el jueves y confirmaron otras seis este viernes, cuatro en Dakar y dos en la ciudad de Ziguinchor.
(2023-06-04). Colombia instala mesa de diálogo con las bandas criminales. telesurtv.net En el diálogo participarán bandas criminales de los sectores urbanos.
(2023-06-04). Ecuador dispone aplicar paridad de género en elecciones generales. telesurtv.net El CNE anunció que se reformará el calendario electoral para que las organizaciones políticas puedan alternar sus candidatos en las papeletas de votación.
(2023-06-04). Palestina reclasifica misión diplomática en México a nivel de embajada. telesurtv.net Palestina mantenía hasta ahora una representación diplomática en México a nivel de "Delegación Especial".
(2023-06-04). Cinco obras relevantes del poeta Pedro Mir. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de los 110 años del natalicio de este escritor dominicano, te presentamos algunos de sus escritos más icónicos.
(2023-06-04). Thursday 6/8: Policing in Our Neighborhood and Citywide. indybay.org This will be a hybrid meeting. | ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. | Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRkb0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: | Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free…
(2023-06-04). Syrian Authorities Launch New Reconciliation Process In Daraa (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On June 3, Syrian authorities launched a reconciliation process in Daraa in an attempt to improve the security situation in the southern governorate. | The new reconciliation process offers amnesty for Daraa locals who are wanted for certain offenses, including avoiding military service. A reconciliation center was established in Daraa city. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, the center will remain open until May 8. | Abdul Nasser al-Harir, a m…
(2023-06-04). Retransmitirán este domingo programa Cuadrando la caja dedicado al desarrollo turístico. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, retransmisión del programa Cuadrando la caja sobre la situación actual y los desafíos del desarrollo turístico en Cuba. øQué situación presenta el turismo cubano en la actualidad? øPor qué no crece al ritmo deseado, funciona realmente como una locomotora de la economía?.
(2023-06-04). Inician elecciones locales en dos estados de México para elegir gobernador. telesurtv.net Más de 15 millones de electores deciden este domingo las gubernaturas en el Estado de México y Coahuila, en lo que los analistas llaman la antesala de los comicios presidenciales de 2024.
(2023-06-04). Mueren 54 militares de Uganda en ataque terrorista contra misión africana en Somalia. telesurtv.net
(2023-06-04). Actuating an Israeli 'Solution' — via an al-Aqsa Emergency. thealtworld.com Tensions between the ultra-Orthodox community and secular Israelis are nothing new, but the conflict is reaching unprecedented levels, with incidents turning violent. | Prime Minister Netanyahu will
(2023-06-04). Experiences on HIV/AIDS response to be debated in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The 25th Anniversary Conference of the Cuban Network of People with HIV/AIDS will be held in Cuba to exchange experiences among the various stockholders involved in the response to this disease.
(2023-06-04). Vietnam among Asean's most energy reliable countries. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam is considering, among its medium-term projections, to be among the top four countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in terms of energy reliability.
(2023-06-04). India Is Multi-Aligned But Non-Allied. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-04). Dark Truth Behind Ukraine's NATO-Armed Border Raids + Cost of Attrition Continues to Mount. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for June 3, 2023 | — Ukrainian cross-border operations are spearheaded by militants identified by even the Western media as N*z**; — Ukraine has increasingly relied on terrorism following the loss of Bakhmut and a growing missile and drone campaign being carried out by Russia across Ukraine; | — New "security assistance" package from the US Department of Defense to Ukraine includes munitions reflecting Ukraine's growing shortage of air defense capabilities; | — Talk of tanks and warplanes are admittedly for Ukraine's use in the distant future, not for the upco…
(2023-06-04). 15 Reasons Why Mass Media Employees Act Like Propagandists. thealtworld.com 
(2023-06-04). Government of Ecuador prepares more economic decrees. plenglish.com Quito, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian government is preparing today other economic decrees that will be added to the two already sent to the Constitutional Court (CC) to implement a tax reform and establish free zones in the country.
(2023-06-04). Most Uruguayans live worse, warns the Broad Front. plenglish.com This is how it is signed in the document "Towards Uruguay of Hope and Development" an analysis of the situation adopted by the Plenary of the FA that debated the national panorama in the fourth year of the mandate of President Luis Lacalle Pou. | The country model of the government coalition increases inequality, poverty increases, the cost of basic necessities rises, the quality of employment worsens, real wages and retirement and pensions fall, social policies are cut, and Your security policy fails. The State withdraws", affirms the text. | He refers to what he qualifies as the worst water crisis in national h…
(2023-06-04). New law in Arkansas, USA, criminalizes access to books. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) With the increase in requests in the United States to restrict or prohibit books, there is now also the risk that Arkansas librarians will be prosecuted if they provide material qualified by some as objectionable.
(2023-06-04). Donald Trump Is Being Persecuted for Standing Up for the American People. thealtworld.com 
Dear Readers and Supporters: | I post again my explanation of | As I predicted, Trump took on the ruling establishment…
(2023-06-04). Chile: Respiratory viruses become more aggressive after Covid-19. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) Chile ¥s Health Minister Ximena Aguilera on Sunday warned that the respiratory syncytial virus, which is currently harming many children, changed its features after Covid-19 and became more aggressive.
(2023-06-04). Cholera death toll in South Africa rises to 26. plenglish.com The Health Ministry spokesperson Foster Mohale once afresh urged population to take precautionary measures to avoid the spread of the disease. | Most cholera cases in South Africa have been so far reported in the central province of Gauteng, specifically in the Hammanskraal district, north of Pretoria, where people in abject poverty are presently living. | Last week, health authorities in the northern province of Limpopo reported one cholera case, the first one in that district. | Phophi Ramathuba, a member of the Limpopo Health Executive Council, stated the patient was not infected from local sources from contam…
(2023-06-04). G20 debates in India on prevention, response to health emergencies. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) G20 representatives and experts on Sunday opened talks on prevention and response to health emergencies at the 3rd Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting held at Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
(2023-06-04). Italy: Air transport sector workers to strike nationwide. plenglish.com The strike has been called by air transport sector workers affiliated to the Italian Labor Confederation (CGIL), Italian Labor Union (UIL), Italian Confederation of Workers' Unions (CISL) and General Labor Union (UGL). | In the call for Sunday ¥s strike, it is stated that major reasons for the strike include the fact that the situation "has become unacceptable" and "it is critical to reach a contract renewal as soon as possible". | Protesters called for "the purchasing power to the salary and dignity be restored to the thousands of Italian airport workers who face absolutely inadequate conditions". | "We hope…
(2023-06-04). Russia thwarts Ukrainian attempt to cross Dnieper River. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces on Sunday thwarted another attempt by Ukrainian nationalists to cross the Dnieper River, causing numerous casualties, Russia ¥s Defense Ministry reported.
(2023-06-04). Russia warns of escalation if Ukraine gets long-range missiles. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) Providing Ukraine with some Western countries ¥ long-range missiles will increase escalation in the region, as warned by the Russian Presidency spokesman Dmitri Peskov.
(2023-06-04). UN urges to enhance protection of children, prevent grave violations. plenglish.com United Nations, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The UN International Day of Innocent Child Victims of Aggression calls to stop attacks on minors, particularly in countries with high rates of violence and armed conflicts.
(2023-06-04). The ultimate goal of the Globalists is to create a singleton. expose-news.com The ultimate goal of Agenda 2030 is to create a "singleton," Dr. Jacob Nordangà•rd said. A singleton is a world order in which there is a single decision-making agency at the highest …
(2023-06-04). UK Spy Agencies Under Scrutiny Over Torture of Saudi Men by CIA. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-04). BBC admits COVID Vaccine is to blame for 2022 being Worst Year for Excess Deaths in Half a Century. expose-news.com The people of the UK should now be in a state of shock. But instead, they have been distracted by non-stop coverage of Phil Schofield's questionable affair, so will have most likely …
(2023-06-04). Model motion: Defy the anti-trade union laws. thecommunists.org This model motion for use by trade unionists and others is included in our upcoming pamphlet Manifesto for the Crisis, which will be available to buy soon in the party bookshop. ***** This [conference]* notes that, since the defeat of the heroic 1984/5 miners' strike, several rounds of anti-trade union legislation have been enacted in …
(2023-06-04). The reorganization of the Russian armies. thealtworld.com In the midst of the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian Federation has decided to complete the reorganization of its armies. It's a mammoth task that has been accomplished since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the complete anarchy that followed. However, despite the very serious problems that arose last year, first with the dispatch to the front of young men with no military training, then with delays in the supply of certain units, a professionalization of the system is already clearly visible. The announced reform aims not only to homogenize the Armed Forces upwards, but also to radically transform command…
(2023-06-04). Webinar report: Türkiye's foreign policy after the elections. uwidata.com 
On May 31, United World International organized a webinar titled "Türkiye's Foreign Policy after the Elections." The elections in Türkiye gained significant attention in the international community, press and politics due to the country's position on both regional and global issues. The webinar extensively discussed Türkiye's foreign policy, focusing on important areas and debates. Six …
(2023-06-03). The U.S. Military in Hawaii: The Dark Side of Paradise! covertactionmagazine.com The Hawaiian Islands are viewed by many as the Paradise in the Pacific, and it is the image promoted by the tourist industry. But Hawaii has a very different dark side. The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most militarized places in the world, and have a long history of illegal U.S. occupation. In 1887, …
(2023-06-03). Biden's debt deal: A bipartisan blueprint for war and austerity. wsws.org The rapid and lopsided passage by both houses of Congress of the debt ceiling bill worked out between President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with the Democrats supplying the bulk of the votes, must serve as an object lesson on the unbridgeable class chasm between the entire political establishment and the working class.
(2023-06-03). South Australian Labor government imposes draconian anti-protest laws. wsws.org Under the guise of cracking down on climate change protests that triggered a minor traffic delay, Labor joined hands with the Liberal Party to pass laws that ban any activity that disrupts "free passage of a public place."
(2023-06-03). FBI appears to be continuing investigation of Julian Assange. wsws.org On Thursday it was reported that FBI agents are trawling around, apparently seeking dirt on Assange despite him being locked up in a maximum-security British prison for the past four years.
(2023-06-03). US Supreme Court issues far-reaching attack on the right to strike. wsws.org The 8-1 ruling throws open the door for employers to sue unions for damages in the event of a strike, implying that strikes are only allowed so long as they do not in any way harm the company's bottom line.
(2023-06-03). US unemployment rate inches up despite 339,000 new jobs added in May. wsws.org The US jobs report delivered mixed signals Friday, with the unemployment rate rising to from 3.4 to 3.7 percent while the economy added 339,000 new jobs, well above expectations.
(2023-06-03). US rural letter carriers speak out over massive pay cuts from new compensation formula. wsws.org "I lost my day off and nearly $20,000 a year," one worker said. "We need to strike! People need to know what is happening!"
(2023-06-03). Germany: "Renewing the Trade Unions" conference refuses to support temporary workers. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to two Bulgarian workers who were prevented from speaking about the miserable conditions of temporary agency workers at the Left Party's recent conference.
(2023-06-03). Worcester teachers must draw lessons from union sellouts across Massachusetts. wsws.org In every district in Massachusetts where teachers went on strike over the past two years—or had voted to strike before last-minute negotiations behind closed doors averted action—contracts included raises that fell far below the rate of inflation.
(2023-06-03). With less than two months to go before the deadline, Teamsters bureaucrats still have not begun strike vote at UPS. wsws.org The new Teamsters administration has pledged repeatedly to strike UPS if a deal is not in place by July 31, but is weeks behind schedule sending out strike authorization ballots to 340,000 members.
(2023-06-03). Federal call center contractor Maximus carries out second round of layoffs in six months. wsws.org The job cuts are being made while Maximus is preparing to reap huge profits from the resumption of Medicaid disenrollment restrictions enacted during the pandemic.
(2023-06-03). Psych examiner reported "no suicidal thoughts" days before Epstein death. wsws.org The release of documents from the period of Epstein's imprisonment come as more information is emerging on his high-level connections in the rancorous world of the ultra-rich.
(2023-06-03). Why is musician Roger Waters being witch-hunted in Germany? wsws.org While tens of thousands of fans cheered on rock musician Roger Waters, politicians and the media organized an unprecedented witch-hunt.
(2023-06-03). As US film and television writers strike enters second month, union officials organize "joint stab in the back" wsws.org Instead of appealing to other sections of the working class in common struggle against the major studios and their Wall Street owners, the union bureaucracies are releasing empty statements of "solidarity" while appealing to rapacious studios for a "fair" agreement.
(2023-06-03). Support builds for IYSSE anti-war Toronto meeting in face of right-wing censorship campaign. wsws.org Workers and young people have spoken out powerfully in defence of the IYSSE's right to hold its anti-war meeting in opposition to the threats and intimidation from the far-right UCC and its allies within the Canadian state.
(2023-06-03). Strikes across Italy opposing Meloni's social cuts and war policy. wsws.org In Milan, Naples and Turin, strikers marched through the city center chanting, "Abbassate le armi, alzate i salari!" (Down with arms, up with wages!).
(2023-06-03). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Minnesota Is High On Progress. levernews.com Happy June! It's a new month and we have more good news.Minnesota has passed an avalanche of progressive legislation, and Washington is proving that wealth taxes work. Plus, Illinois Democrats pass a budget, New York City gets its first pizza shop worker's union, the National Labor Relations Board sets a precedent against non-compete clauses, and more.Minnesota Progressives Are On A Roll: In terms of passing laws that make a difference, Minnesota's lawmakers have been on a
(2023-06-03). Revolution and counterrevolution: Remembering Tiananmen 34 years later. liberationnews.org 
To put it simply, this particular narrative of a "massacre" of pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square on June 4 is a complete fabrication, the mythology of which has been exploited by the West for over 30 years as evidence of the ruthless, authoritarian nature of the CPC to justify imperialist aggression against China.
(2023-06-03). Bernhard Makes Great Points… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-06-03). Biden Administration Signals Openness to Nuclear Talks With Russia and China. truthout.org The United States is ready to engage in bilateral nuclear talks with Russia and China "without preconditions," according to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. "Rather than waiting to resolve all of our bilateral differences, the United States is ready to engage Russia now to manage nuclear risks and develop a post-2026 arms control framework," Sullivan said in a wide-ranging speech at the… |
(2023-06-03). SCOTUS Has Dealt a New Blow to Unions — But the Right to Strike Still Stands. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters Local 174 is outrageous — valuing property over workers' rights. But it could have been much worse. Unions still have the right to strike. Employers still can't generally sue unions in state court for losses caused by strikes. But the decision does open the door to whittling away those rights more in the future. |
(2023-06-03). Amazon Fires Alabama Union Leader Who Helped Spark a National Wave of Organizing. truthout.org Amazon on Friday fired Jennifer Bates, a warehouse worker and lead spokesperson of the unionization campaign in Bessemer, Alabama, without cause. The Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) described Bates as the "woman who lit the spark of the current rise of labor activism." Her termination comes as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues to investigate RWDSU's claims… |
(2023-06-03). Biden Debt Ceiling Deal Clears Way for Climate Killing Mountain Valley Pipeline. truthout.org After thwarting a last-minute bid to strip out language mandating approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the U.S. Senate late Thursday passed legislation that would raise the debt limit and avert a default. But congressional Republicans ensured that preventing an economic catastrophe would come at a significant cost for vulnerable people and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis… |
(2023-06-03). As "Tough on Crime" Messaging Loses Appeal, Will Progressives Seize the Opening? truthout.org "We should focus on solutions that are working instead of what helps us look tough…" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) recently tweeted these lines about a violence prevention program originating in her community. Her focus on "what works," along with the surprising victory of Brandon Johnson in April's mayoral race in Chicago, offer political candidates and leaders some important… |
(2023-06-03). CDC Report Recognizes Police-Perpetrated Killing as Major Cause of Violent Death. truthout.org In a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), federal researchers acknowledge in detail that police-perpetrated killings are a major cause of violent death in the United States, and Black and Indigenous men are disproportionally killed by police compared to all other groups tracked in the data. Experts say the analysis is a step forward for the CDC, but crucial data on… |
(2023-06-03). Cumbre del G-7: øQué discutieron los países más ricos del mundo? globalizacion.ca La cumbre del G-7, reunida en mayo en Hiroshima, estuvo marcada por la guerra de Ucrania y las tensiones entre Estados Unidos y China. | La Cumbre del Grupo de los Siete (G-7) es un evento anual que reúne a los…
(2023-06-03). Argentina — Pesimismo, hambre, desilusión, con elecciones a la vista. globalizacion.ca Argentina vive un clima de desilusión total con la política, en medio de una crisis que se mantiene y crece a diario, con una población convencida que gane quien gane en las elecciones de octubre próximo, nada va a cambiar….
(2023-06-03). El declive económico de Alemania. globalizacion.ca La República Federal Alemana está entrando en un peligroso declive como lo había ideado desde hace tiempo Estados Unidos, cuyas intenciones son las de debilitar y controlar a la principal economía de la Unión Europea. | La Oficina Alemana de Estadísticas…
(2023-06-03). Petróleo y Parlamento acorralan política ambiental en Brasil. globalizacion.ca La vulnerabilidad del ambientalismo ante los intereses económicos se hizo dramática para el gobierno brasileño del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, acorralado por presiones antiambientalistas del legislativo Congreso Nacional y tentaciones petroleras en el litoral amazónico. | El gubernamental Instituto…
(2023-06-03). El creciente costo de la guerra pesa sobre nosotros. globalizacion.ca Por ahora, el conflicto ucraniano no se ha transformado en Tercera Guerra Mundial. Las potencias occidentales se limitan a pagar por un conflicto cuyo precio en vidas no las afecta directamente. Pero el costo de esa guerra aumenta cada día…
(2023-06-03). "In a Nuclear War the Collateral Damage would be the Life of All Humanity". Fidel Castro. globalresearch.ca Let us have the courage to proclaim that all nuclear or conventional weapons, everything that is used to make war, must disappear!" Fidel Castro…
(2023-06-03). All'Ucraina Gli F-16 da Attacco Nucleare | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca Gli Stati Uniti hanno iniziato un programma di addestramento delle forze aeree ucraine all'uso dei caccia F-16. Partecipano a tale programma diversi paesi europei della NATO: Danimarca, Olanda,. Polonia, Norvegia, Belgio, Portogallo. Altri si sono offerti di contribuire all'addestramento. Gli …
(2023-06-03). Latin America and the Caribbean: A Destabilized Region Stifled by Political Chaos, Mounting Debt and Aggressive US Interference. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). War for Profit: A Very Short History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). U.S. Debt: Visualizing the $31.4 Trillion Owed in 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers and Skin-Deep Morality. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Sri Lanka's Neoliberal Nightmare, Widespread Famine Triggered by Covid-19 Lockdown and an Unpayable External Debt. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Bombshell "Leaked" Pfizer "Confidential Report": "Trading in Death and Disease". 393 Pages of Vaccine "Adverse Events" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Preparing to Wage a Nuclear War? Nuclear Attack F-16 Fighters to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca US-NATO escalation against Russia brings Europe to the threshold of nuclear war. The political-media complex falls a "curtain of silence" so as not to alarm European public opinion and prevent it from reacting.
(2023-06-03). Business As Usual: Shutdown or Not, the Police State Will Continue to Flourish. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). 750 U.S. Military Bases Globally, $7.2 Trillion US Nuclear Weapons Expenditure Since Hiroshima, Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). The War in Ukraine Marks the End of the American Century. "What's Left is a Steaming Pile of Dollar Denominated Debt" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). It's About Time: "The Nuclear Weapons are Ready to Fly". "We have Entered a Time When the End of Time has Become Very Possible" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). What Will Happen When Banks Go Bust? Bank Runs, Bail-Ins and Systemic Risk. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Nuclear War. "90 Seconds to Midnight": The Pentagon's 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-03). Global Financial Meltdown: Sweeping Deregulation of the US Banking System. globalresearch.ca The financial sector reforms of the late 1999s had set the stage for the current financial crisis…
(2023-06-03). In Contempt #29: Pushing Back Against Repression in Atlanta; Upcoming June 11th Events. itsgoingdown.org photo: @deannalorena In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News Hey, folks! On July 11th from 1 to 3 PM, we…
(2023-06-03). Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org America is sending more weapons to Ukraine, but is Ukraine using it to attack targets in Russian territory? | By Bradley DEVLIN | As June begins, Russia claims it has repelled further efforts by Ukrainian-linked fighters to cross Russia's border and enter the Belgorod region. The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), a paramilitary group of ethnic Russians fighting for the Ukrainians, however, claims they are still fighting in Belgorod. | Kiev still denies any direct involvement in the effort to capture Russian territory, though during the RVC's initial sally into Belgorod when videos posted to social media supposedl…
(2023-06-03). Waging WOKE Warfare Across the United States Takes a Major Hit. strategic-culture.org Not only do America's children not want male freaks in dresses terrorising them but they do not want those freaks lecturing to them from the huge podium Disney's movies offer them. | Though Russian President
(2023-06-03). 60 years of Cuban medical solidarity. peoplesdispatch.org As of May 2022, 605,000 health workers from Cuba have served in 165 countries and have dealt with emergency programs for the response to infectious disease, relief work after hurricanes and earthquakes and provision of primary health care…
(2023-06-03). Activists demand better scrutiny of Israeli occupation's impact on health of Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org The recently concluded 76th World Health Assembly discussed health conditions in Palestine, which are continuously deteriorating because of the Israeli occupation. Activists suggested that WHO should utilize its documentation of attacks against civilians, healthcare facilities, and humanitarian actors to make serious referrals to the International Criminal Court…
(2023-06-03). The Other Americans: United States and Guatemala Agree to Centers for Migrants. progressive.org The Guatemalan and United States governments have officially announced the formation of the first center in the region under the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.
(2023-06-03). The Radical Politics of Enter Shikari. progressive.org The ascendence of English rock band Enter Shikari reflects the public's appetite for their unique fusion of "electronicore"—a genre that blends electronica with metal—and radical left politics.
(2023-06-03). Water Wars: Drought, Disputes, and Deadly Skirmishes Between Iran and the Taliban. orinocotribune.com By F.M. Shakil — Jun 1, 2023 | Recent border clashes have escalated tensions to a critical point between the Islamic Republic and the Taliban over Iran's unfulfilled water rights. Do the Taliban have a deeper motive, and what are their demands? | Long spells of drought in Afghanistan and southeastern Iran have reignited a decades-old dispute between the two countries over the equitable distribution of water from the Helmand River, which originates in the mountains north of Kabul, and flows through much of Afghanistan before emptying into the Sistan wetlands in Iran. | One factor contributing to the dispute i…
(2023-06-03). From Simp to Soldier: How the Military is Using E-Girls to Recruit Gen Z Into Service. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan MacLeod — April 13, 2023 | Amid a crisis in recruitment, the U.S. military has found a new way of convincing a war-weary Generation Z to enlist: thirst traps. | Chief among these attractive young women in uniform posting sexually suggestive content alongside subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) calls to join up is Hailey Lujan. In between the thirst traps and memes, the 21-year-old makes content extolling the fun of Army life to her 731,000 TikTok followers. "Don't go to college, become a farmer or a soldier instead," she instructs viewers in a recent video. "Just some advice for the younger people:…
(2023-06-03). Venezuela Completes Renovation of University Clinical Hospital Emergency Services. orinocotribune.com 
The emergency areas of the University Clinical Hospital of Caracas have been renovated. On Friday, June 2, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced the opening of the renovated pediatric emergency areas, the pediatric surgery area, and the pediatrics service, as well as a new neonatal intensive care unit — the only one in the country. The adult emergency and psychiatric services areas have also been revamped, "adapt[ing] to international parameters and protocols for the diagnosis of psychiatric illnesses," said Vice President Rodríguez. | During a tour of the university hospital, the vice presiden…
(2023-06-03). Venezuela's State Airline Conviasa Opens New Caracas—Lima Route. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-03). Colombia: Petro Removes Ambassador Benedetti From Government. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-03). Guaido Babbles Incoherently in Attempt to Explain His Finances. orinocotribune.com In another episode of the Juan Guaidó show in the United States, the former Venezuelan opposition deputy was being interviewed by Colombia's RTN cable show NTN24 discussing Venezuela related topics, including the recent summit of South American presidents held in Brasilia and the opposition primary elections scheduled for next October. | Guaidó, who has been in the US for about five weeks since fleeing Venezuela, was upset and worried when the journalist asked him "how do you finance yourself today?" Guaidó left many questions unanswered about how he is managing to pay for his stay abroad. He left the impression…
(2023-06-03). President Maduro Arrives in Türkiye for Erdogan's Inauguration. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-03). June Update For Paid Subscribers Of The Dissenter. thedissenter.org 
The newsletter held steady in May. We added some new paid subscribers in the first half of the month, but we also had to say goodbye to a few subscribers who were no longer able to continue their subscriptions. | Last month, The Dissenter focused on several incidents where journalists were…
(2023-06-03). Editorial] Targeting health care in conflict: the need to end impunity. thelancet.com On the morning of May 26, a Russian missile destroyed Dnipropetrovsk City Hospital No 14 in Dnipro, Ukraine, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30. Later that same day, the BBC reported that attacks on medical facilities and staff in Sudan might constitute war crimes. As described in a World Report, such attacks continue in Sudan, including most recently the looting and occupation of centres run by Médecins Sans Frontières, denying Sudanese civilians much needed medical care. From the deliberate targeting of hospitals in Syria and the destruction of the health system in Yemen, to the arrest and ab…
(2023-06-03). World Report] Attacks on health care continue in Sudan. thelancet.com Medical centres have been occupied and medicines and supplies looted during the conflict in Sudan. Jacqui Thornton reports.
(2023-06-03). World Report] Brain drain laws spark debate over health worker retention. thelancet.com Bills in Nigeria and Zimbabwe are attempting to limit emigration of medics. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-06-03). World Report] Research focus: the Centre for Paediatric Blast Injury Studies. thelancet.com The centre, based at Imperial College London, UK, is the first of its kind to focus on the medical needs of children in conflict zones. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-06-03). Perspectives] The heart exposed: the reopening of the Hunterian Museum. thelancet.com The Hunterian Museum in London, UK, has inherited a challenging legacy. The collection of the Scottish surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728—93) provides an embarrassment of riches, but it also presents the modern curator with difficulties. Practically, modern museums have moved away from the straightforward presentation of things in jars (and Hunter possessed a lot of things in jars: 14‚Äà000 specimens). Ethically, today's concerns about consent and the retention and display of human remains make the core content of the Hunterian Museum somewhat fraught.
(2023-06-03). Perspectives] Confronting the past. thelancet.com Violence against women continues to be reported globally and it is partly rooted in gender inequality, patriarchy, and misogyny. Women are over six times more likely to experience sexual assault than men and an estimated one in three women in England and Wales experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated domestic abuse and nearly 1 ∑7 million cases were recorded in England and Wales in the year ending March, 2022. Intimate partner violence can have impacts on mental health, substance use, and experience of prison.
(2023-06-03). Perspectives] Laughter is the best medicine. thelancet.com In December, 2022, a viral video of a female Ukrainian soldier dancing on a snowy bank made headlines. The cheerful choreography and the upbeat Ukrainian song were a stark contrast to the staccato of gunfire in the background. Loud criticisms of the unseriousness of the video in the middle of a war were voiced, but there was also an outpouring of support from some military personnel. They recognised a reality of military life and trauma, and the need for finding an emotional outlet.
(2023-06-03). Obituary] Elizabeth Murray. thelancet.com General practitioner and pioneer in e-health. She was born in London, UK, on Feb 8, 1960 and died of breast cancer in Battle, UK, on April 7, 2023 aged 63 years.
(2023-06-03). Correspondence] Not allowed to speak—another let-down for the Caribbean people. thelancet.com It is rather disappointing and somewhat sad that The Lancet can have a Commission on racism, structural discrimination, and global health and not have a single commissioner from the Caribbean. The entire region was born out of colonisation by people who felt entitled to take land that belonged to the indigenous people and almost wiped them off the face of the planet, either violently, or via one of the first massive global health transfers of disease (especially smallpox).1…
(2023-06-03). Correspondence] Permacrisis: be wary of public health catastrophism. thelancet.com "The horror is that for the first time we live in a world in which we can no longer imagine a better one", said Theodor Adorno, 1956 (in an Offline by Richard Horton).1 Like other fortune tellers and doomsday preachers, it is reassuring to see how wrong he was.
(2023-06-03). Correspondence] Cancer is becoming the leading cause of death in diabetes. thelancet.com In their Seminar on type 2 diabetes, Ehtasham Ahmad and colleagues1 highlighted the current and future global burden of disease and correctly stated that the increased risk of premature death from this chronic condition is mainly driven through the detrimental effects on vascular integrity. Accordingly, many national guidelines recommend secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
(2023-06-03). Correspondence] Cancer is becoming the leading cause of death in diabetes — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Mengying Wang and colleagues for their very insightful comments on our Seminar on type 2 diabetes.1 They have drawn our attention to the fact that cancer is, or is predicted to become, the leading cause of diabetes-related death in the coming years, overtaking cardiovascular disease. We acknowledge that cancer rates are rising in people with type 2 diabetes. Indeed, in January, 2023, our team at Leicester Diabetes Research Centre published data demonstrating a transition from cardiovascular disease to cancer deaths in type 2 diabetes.
(2023-06-03). Correspondence] The PREPARE study: benefits of pharmacogenetic testing are unclear. thelancet.com Jesse J Swen and colleagues report the findings of the Pre-emptive Pharmacogenomic Testing for Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions (PREPARE) study, a large multicentre cluster-randomised study of pharmacogenomic panel testing to prevent adverse drug reactions.1 The primary reported outcome suggests an impressive reduction in clinically relevant adverse drug reactions in participants with identified actionable test results.
(2023-06-03). Correspondence] The PREPARE study: benefits of pharmacogenetic testing are unclear — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Amy Rogers and colleagues, David Curtis, and Lorenz Van der Linden for their interest in and comments on our Article.1 Pre-emptive Pharmacogenomic Testing for Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions (PREPARE) was an implementation study that investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of panel-based pharmacogenetic testing in a real-world setting across seven different health-care systems. Although we agree that in general a double-blind design is preferable, it is inappropriate with an implementation study,2 since masking of patients and health-care providers does not allow assessment of th…
(2023-06-03). For Media, Giving In To Debt Limit Blackmail Was Bipartisanship Triumph. popularresistance.org When Congress passed the debt ceiling deal hammered out by President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, centrist media celebrated. | If we had anything like a responsible White House press corps, we never would have gotten to this point. Treating the Republican gambit—demanding deeply unpopular policy measures in exchange for allowing the government to pay off debts Congress had already authorized—as anything other than economic hostage-taking gave it the legitimacy the party needed to stick with it without fear of massive political blowback (CounterSpin, 5/5/23). | Instead, the press…
(2023-06-03). The War Over No Strike Clauses Has A New Front Line. popularresistance.org "Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains," philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau said in the 18th century. Likewise, the right to strike is the fundamental source of a union's power, and everywhere they have signed that right away. "No strike clauses," which ban workers from striking during the course of a union contract, have been ubiquitous for decades‚Äâ—‚Äâthe price, companies argue, of having a contract at all. Breaking out of this power-sucking bargain is a vital task for the labor movement, if it ever wants to be able to stand up to corporate…
(2023-06-03). More Than 530 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Been Proposed Across The Country. popularresistance.org Several different legislative trackers have noted that, in the first five months of this year leading up to Pride Month, which began on June 1, hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills have been proposed in statehouses across the country, with dozens of them passing. | A tracker managed by Erin Reed, a transgender journalist and activist who provides daily updates on LGBTQ-focused legislation (both negative and positive bills), found that more than 530 anti-LGBTQ bills have been drafted and proposed in state legislatures and in Congress. Of those bills, which were submitted between January 1 and May 31, 68 have been enacted…
(2023-06-03). Campus Cops Intimidate Graduate Workers In Ann Arbor, Michigan. popularresistance.org On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 6: 30pm, DPSS police officer John Buehler (#167) approached a graduate student in GEO (AFT Local 3550) at their home. Buehler knocked on the door and the student answered, and the cop proceeded to attempt to intimidate the student as they stood in the doorway. Buehler threatened to file a report with the Washtenaw County prosecutor's office regarding a previous picket action, advised the student to "reach out to Student Legal Services," and left his business card. On Monday, May 22, 2023, at 10: 00am, another graduate student with GEO received an email from the same cop, John Buehler, ma…
(2023-06-03). Ford Parts Workers Strike Over Money, Safety, Discipline. popularresistance.org "I wish to be like eggs," said Abdullah Saleem, in his third week of striking Constellium Automotive west of Detroit. "You know how eggs used to be a dollar a dozen and now they're $4," said Saleem, who has 11 years working at the plant. Pointing to the $18.60 that's the usual pay for a Constellium operator, Saleem wants his wage to show the same progress as eggs. | Constellium, a supplier of aluminum parts and crash management systems to Ford, is refusing to budge on wages, according to bargaining committee member Mohamed Alturki. The workers' first contract was rushed through three years ago during Covid and co…
(2023-06-03). WGA Strikers, Students Tell Warner CEO: 'Pay Your Writers'. popularresistance.org Writers Guild-East (WGAE) strikers and their supporters from Boston-area unions, recently organized Boston University graduate and residence-life workers, and graduates in red caps and gowns — more than 1,000 people — converged on BU's commencement May 21. The target of their anger: the union-busting commencement speaker, David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery. | The protesters checked in at the university's Playwrights' Theater, which workers there had turned into strike solidarity headquarters for the day. The theater is home of the Graduate Playwriting Program at BU. The demonstrators all sign…
(2023-06-03). Nonprofit Takes A Big-Picture Approach To Playspace Inequity. popularresistance.org Researchers have been documenting the benefits of outdoor playtime for years, demonstrating it leads to improved cognitive ability, fights childhood obesity, improves mental health and promotes social skills. Yet, for far too many children, safe, well-designed playspaces are sorely lacking. This phenomenon is called playspace inequity, and it has lasting, detrimental effects on primarily Black and Brown communities in the United States. | Cities around the country are recognizing the importance of playspace inequity as a public health issue, particularly as families emerge from a pandemic with wide-ranging physic…
(2023-06-03). UN warns of "catastrophe" for Palestinians as aid dries up. electronicintifada.net Moribund political process, crisis in Ukraine behind donor state malaise.
(2023-06-03). Fight for rent control in Minneapolis advances. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – At the May 25 Minneapolis City Council meeting, a 7-5 majority voted to start the process of writing a rent stabilization ordinance to be put on the ballot for voters to decide on in the November 2023 city elections. | The motion was proposed by Ward 10 Councilmember Aisha Chughtai and Ward 6 Councilmember Jamal Osman who represent the parts of the city with the highest concentrations of renters. It directs the City Attorney's office to write the ordinance language for the Council to then debate, amend, and vote on. | Mayor Frey, who opposes rent stabilization, tried to veto the motion but was r…
(2023-06-03). Drop the charges against the Atlanta Solidarity Fund activists! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Committee to Stop FBI Repression. | The Committee to Stop FBI Repression condemns the May 31 arrest of three organizers with the Atlanta Solidarity Fund (ASF). The arrest of the three organizers, who are being called the ASF 3, represents an increase in state repression against the Stop Cop City movement. The ASF has played a pivotal role in jail support and the bailing out of arrested Stop Cop City activists. | On the morning of May 31, the Atlanta Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted a militarized SWAT raid and ex…
(2023-06-03). Milwaukee: Community gathers for mural unveiling at Lucille Berrien Park. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On Sunday, May 28, dozens of community members gathered at Lucille Berrien Park for the official unveiling of a new mural to commemorate Lucille. The mural came about through a collaborative effort between the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, True Skool Inc., and the Milwaukee Parks Foundation. | Milwaukee has a rich history of oppressed nationality figures who have carried the struggle for liberation, but they are rarely highlighted in the history books. Lucille Berrien, who recently turned 95, is one of those figures. Her legacy is filled with remarkable accomplishment…
(2023-06-03). Seattle: Families impacted by police violence protest at U.S. Department of Justice hearing. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On Tuesday, May 30, around 15 community members came together in protest at the Federal Courthouse at a hearing on whether to lift the consent decree placed on the Seattle Police Department. The consent decree was placed in 2012 after an investigation found a pattern of officers using excessive force. It required policy changes and other measures in order to comply with federally mandated standards on policing. | When asked if the bias-free policing reform included in the consent decree would address racial disparities, the city attorney representing Seattle said that it was not explicitly required.
(2023-06-03). The Heat: Global Plastic Pollution. america.cgtn.com 
From our oceans to wildlife, plastics are everywhere and pose a major threat to the planet. We'll discuss how the international community is responding. French President Emmanuel Macron calls plastic pollution a "time bomb" for the world. The United Nations Environmental Program says plastics are …
(2023-06-03). Why There Should Be a Treaty Against the Use of Weaponized Drones. dissidentvoice.org Citizen activism to bring about changes in how brutal wars are conducted is extremely difficult, but not impossible. Citizens have successfully pushed through the United Nations General Assembly treaties to abolish nuclear weapons and to ban the use of landmines and cluster munitions. Of course, countries that want to continue to use these weapons will …
(2023-06-03). Greater Selfishness is Lurking Behind US' Seeming Impartiality. dissidentvoice.org The sudden escalation of the situation in the Balkans in the past few days has drawn great concern from the international community. From May 26, when the Kosovo authorities forced the inauguration of the Albanian mayor, triggering protests and demonstrations from the Serbs, to May 29 when violent clashes broke out between NATO "peacekeeping" troops …
(2023-06-03). Is Nuclear Fusion Energy Salvation? dissidentvoice.org 
Like a third rate zombie movie on Netflix, delusions of nuclear fusion repeatedly rise from the dead. The cover story in the June 2023 issue of Scientific American by Philip Ball, "Star Power: Does Fusion Have a Future After All?" recycles the corporate line which was broadcast on December 13, 2022. The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that …
(2023-06-03). The US Spends More on Defense [sic] Than the Next 10 Countries Combined. dissidentvoice.org 
I could go on for pages about the myriad myths of both U.S. military spending and U.S. military "glory." In fact, I've written two books about it — plus hundreds of articles. For the sake of this post, I'll share just one example of our [sic] beloved and expensive armed forces in action: During the …
(2023-06-03). Nothing to See Here Folks. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-06-03). Seymour Hersh: Russiagate's Missing Pieces. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-03). SpaceX Lands Pentagon Contract for Starlink Terminals for Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-03). Read more about the "lanti-leaflet law" and the activities of Park Sang-hak and Co. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-03). Iran still rolling with the punches. journal-neo.org 
Another wave of Western provocations cannot harm the Iranian regime. Instead of rapprochement with the West in order to ease the burden of anti-Iranian sanctions and to push its conditions under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran chose to increase its engagement with Russia and China after the start of Russia's special military […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-03). Syria's invitation to the Arab League is a defeat for U.S. imperialism. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders May 29, 2023 The following is the message Sara Flounders was invited to deliver to the May 28 meeting of the International Arab Forum to Break the Siege on Syria. Greetings and warm solidarity to the International Arab Forum to Break the Siege on Syria. I'm Sara Flounders, Co-director of International Action Center and member of the International Relations Committee of Workers World Party. Demonstration in 2019 in Philadelphia. Credit: Joe Piette It is an honor to join you in celebrating the breaking of the unjust siege imposed on Syria. This siege was part of a global war, led by U.S. imperiali…
(2023-06-03). No Austrian soldiers to Ukraine, not even under the pretext of removing mines! iacenter.org May 30, 2023 The organization Self-determination for Austria called for a vigil on June 1 at 5 p.m. local time at the Ballhausplatz in Vienna, issuing this statement. Translation: John Catalinotto. Call for a vigil June 1, 2023, to defend Austrian neutrality. Alexander Van der Bellen is the Austrian president President Alexander Van der Bellen wants to send Austrian soldiers to Ukraine to remove mines. Although this sounds as if it were a form of humanitarian aid far away from all frontline battles, it is far from a civilian mission. It is yet another attack on Austria's historical neutrality. The federal preside…
(2023-06-03). How capitalism drives climate catastrophe. iacenter.org By Maddi Johnson May 17, 2023 Portland, Oregon Since I moved to Oregon, all I've been hearing is: "This weather isn't normal. It's too hot in the summers, too cold in the winters." You hear the same story all across the globe. Every year, everywhere, new weather records are broken. Anecdotes aside, the data is indisputable. Already we've seen historical bread baskets start to fail. Places where crops have been grown for generations are suddenly no longer viable. Whether it's due to freak storms, temperature changes, lack of rain or water sources drying up, farmers are losing their livelihoods. The global economy…
(2023-06-03). Canada is burning. Capitalism stoked the flames. mronline.org 
Wildfires are tearing through the Canadian province of Alberta, the heart of Canada's lucrative oil and gas industry.
(2023-06-03). Class and nation in the conflict in Ukraine. mronline.org 
There are many common interests that can bring Russian and Ukrainian soldiers together in fighting for a more just and equal world.
(2023-06-03). Resurrecting the concept of the Triad: The Twenty-Second Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
The G7 meeting reveals the gaps between the United States and its allies (Europe and Japan), but these differences of interest and opinion should not be overestimated.
(2023-06-03). World Health Assembly: The world should be more like Cuba. mronline.org 
The world is still suffering from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Inflation, supply chain crises, and shortages of medicines and basic goods continue to affect most of the world's countries, especially those less developed and besieged by the major powers, such as Cuba, but this is not news.
(2023-06-03). Campus Cops Intimidate Grad Workers in Ann Arbor, Michigan. leftvoice.org
(2023-06-03). Nonprofit Takes a Big-Picture Approach to Solving Playspace Inequity. nextcity.org
(2023-06-03). Nigeria Labour Congress Issues Ultimatum Over Fuel Subsidy Repeal. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-03). Which harms democracy more: conservative deceivers, or liberal deceivers? theduran.com
(2023-06-03). Unions Can Still Strike; Don't Let The Supreme Court Tell You Otherwise. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-03). Toulouse action mobilizes for the liberation of Walid Daqqah, all Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
Around the world, initiatives and actions have been growing in support of the freedom of Walid Daqqah, the Palestinian intellectual and freedom fighter imprisoned since 1986 by the Israeli occupation, especially inspired by the call of his family and the international campaign for his release. Daqqah was again refused early release on 31 May, despite …
(2023-06-03). Russia Cancels More Ukrainian Air Defenses While the U.S. Admits the Economy is stalling. sonar21.com 
Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian positions throughout the country and Ukraine continues to insist that it is shooting down Russian missiles and that the Russian attacks are inconsequential. Well, as…
(2023-06-03). Sudan solidarity rally: 'We will rise stronger and more beautiful than ever'. greenleft.org.au Protesters marched in Meanjin/Brisbane for peace and justice in Sudan. Alex Bainbridge reports.
(2023-06-03). Revolution and counter-revolution: Remembering Tiananmen 34 years later. liberationnews.org To put it simply, this particular narrative of a "massacre" of pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square on June 4 is a complete fabrication, the mythology of which has been exploited by the West for over 30 years as evidence of the ruthless, authoritarian nature of the CPC to justify imperialist aggression against China.
(2023-06-03). BREAKING: Night Coming To Ukraine, First Explosions Thundered In Dnipro And Slavyansk. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On the evening of June 3, Russian forces launched new wave of strikes on Ukrainian military facilities. At the moment, air alert was declared in the Zaporozhie, Donetsk and Dnepropetrovsk regions. | The targets were hit in the city of Dnipro (former Dnepropetrovsk) and in Slavyansk in the DPR which is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to preliminary reports, the strikes were carried out with Iskander-M missiles. | Ukrainian media showed footage from the city of…
(2023-06-03). Dublin And NATO — Nord Stream: Ireland Edition Coming Soon? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Gavin O'Reilly | Since the launch of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine last February, there has been much debate within the southern Irish state on Dublin's relationship with NATO, with many establishment politicians in
(2023-06-03). Eric Zuesse: Which Harms Democracy More: Conservative Deceivers, Or Liberal Deceivers? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Poll after poll — and with consistency — show that conservatives overwhelmingly disbelieve that there is human-caused global warming, and show that liberals overwhelmingly believe that there is human-caused global warming. | What ought to be the criterion of truth regarding whether or not there is human-caused global warming? | As a person…
(2023-06-03). In Video: Civilians Are Waiting For Russians To Come To Chasov Yar. southfront.org
(2023-06-03). In Video: Clashes On The Russian-Ukrainian Border. southfront.org
(2023-06-03). Kiev's Democracy In Action: Ukrainian Bloggers Are Controlled By Intelligence. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Looking for hype, dim-sighted Ukrainian bloggers are revealing Kiev's secrets. In one of her interviews, notorious Instagram influencer "Alhim" proudly declared that she has been contacted by officers of the Security Service of Ukraine in the very first days of the Russian special military operation. According to her, "all sane bloggers are cooperating with Ukrainian intelligence". | Buryachenko Anna Nikolaevna, who has a nickname "Alhim", was born in the city of Dnipro in easter…
(2023-06-03). Military Situation In Donbass On June 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Otradnoye; | The AFU reportedly hit 1 missile system, 5 artillery units, 9 concentrations of weapons and military equipment in the past 24 hours; | C…
(2023-06-03). Military Situation In Iraq On June 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Aircraft of the Iraqi Army attacked ISIS hideouts in the Lake Hamrin area. Seven ISIS terrorists were killed; | On June 2, ISIS attacked military barracks near the border area of Arar, in Anbar Province. One Iraqi serviceman was wounded; | On June 1, the PMU and the Iraqi Army launched a security operation in the eastern areas of Tal Afar against ISIS terrorists; | 27 ISIS terrorists were killed by Iraqi forces, according to General Abdul Wahab Al-Saadi, head of Iraq's Anti…
(2023-06-03). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Malaya Tokmachka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kamyanske; | Up to 145 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicles, 13 motor vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery in southern Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 45 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 pick-up trucks, 1 Akatsiya howitzer in Kherson region, acc…
(2023-06-03). Ukrainian Forces Target City Of Berdyansk, Zaporozhie Region, For Second Day In A Row. southfront.org 
On June 3, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) resumed strikes on the peaceful cities in the Zaporozhie region which are under control of the Russian military. | About an hour ago, Ukrainian forces launched several missiles ,targeting the city of Berdyansk. According to preliminary reports, at least six missiles were intercepted. Residents of the city filmed numerous explosions in the sky which were the result of the work of Russian air defence forces. | The wreckage of the Ukrainian Tochka-U…
(2023-06-03). Egypt Says Policeman Who Killed Three Israeli Soldiers Was Pursuing Drug Smugglers. southfront.org 
Egyptian Army soldiers in Sinai peninsula, By the Egyptian Ministry of Defense. | The Egyptian military said that a policeman who In a statement, a spokesman for the military said that "a member of the security forces breached the border security barrier" while in pursuit of the smuggl…
(2023-06-03). Egyptian Policeman Kills Three Israeli Soldiers In Unusual Border Attack. southfront.org 
Commander of the IDF Southern Command, Major Genernal Eliezer Toledano, isat the scene of the deadly clashes on the Egyptian border. Via (@manniefabian) account on Twitter. | On June 3, three soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were killed and non-commissioned officer was wounded in a Initially, the IDF said that two soldiers manning a…
(2023-06-03). Iraqi Warplanes Destroy Four Hideouts Of ISIS, Kill Seven Terrorists In Diyala (Videos). southfront.org 
This file photo shows an Iraqi Air Force AC-208 Cessna Caravan aircrew launch a Hellfire missile during a previous test at a target on the Aziziyah Training Range, south of Baghdad, Nov. 8, 2010. US Army photo by SGT Brandon Bolick. | The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) has dealt a powerful blow to ISIS cells in the eastern province of Diyala, in cooperation with the Military Intelligence Directorate. | On June 2, based on information provided by the intelligence service, IQAF F-16IQ fighter jets c…
(2023-06-03). Debt ceiling hypocrisy: US boosts military budget while restricting food stamps for poor. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
US politicians from both parties agree: the deficit doesn't matter. In their bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling, Biden and Republicans are boosting military spending to $886 billion while making it harder for poor people to receive food stamps and welfare.
(2023-06-03). The US Censors Dissenting Voices: On the Attacks Against the Midwestern Marx Institute. orinocotribune.com By Edward Liger Smith, Carlos L. Garrido, and Noah Khrachvik — May 31, 2023 | The First Amendment of the United States Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law… Abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Yet in 2023 the United States is attempting to extradite Julian Assange because he
(2023-06-03). PSG se despide de Messi con un emotivo video. cubadebate.cu Tras dos temporadas en el PSG, el club parisino se despidió de Lionel Messi con un comunicado oficial donde se resalta la figura del argentino y lo que significó para la institución y el fútbol francés haber contado con el mejor futbolista de todos los tiempos. Este sábado, Leo jugó su último partido en el Parque de los Príncipes ante el Clermont.
(2023-06-03). Syria and WFP review cooperation in recovery phase. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Saturday's talks between Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mekdad and World Food Program (WFP) Regional Director Corinne Fleischer focused on joint and coordinated actions to boost reconstruction and early recovery projects.
(2023-06-03). Two injured in explosion in Belgorod region in Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Two people were wounded in the city of Shebekino, in the Russian province of Belgorod, when a projectile launched from Ukraine hit in front of a car, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Saturday.
(2023-06-03). Venezuela sends condolences to India after railway accident. plenglish.com Caracas, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Venezuela sent its condolences to the sister Republic of India for the loss of human lives after a collision of two trains in the town of Bahanaga, Odisha state, a press release said on Saturday.
(2023-06-03). Right Wing 'Populism' Is Fake And Stupid. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Republican politicians have found a way to reconcile the fact that scrutinizing the behavior of the US war machine appeals to their base and wins votes with the fact that the Republican Party is built around facilitating war and militarism at every turn. Their solution? Pour mountains of energy into championing the case that the nation's military has gotten too "woke". | Because everything in mainstream American politics is geared toward channeling the public's political attention down channels that pose no threat to the rich and powerful, and becau…
(2023-06-03). Zionism's inevitable demise. electronicintifada.net Acclaimed author, academic and physician Ghada Karmi talks about the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Nakba.
(2023-06-03). Israeli soldiers wounded near Egyptian border. plenglish.com The shooting occurred at the Nitzana crossing along the Egyptian border, Walla reported. | The news portal stated that the fire was directed at a military force, and the latter sent more soldiers to the area. Meanwhile, the wounded were evacuated to the Soroka Hospital. | A military spokesperson informed on Twitter that a security incident occurred in the Faran Regional Brigade, affiliated with the Army's southern region command on the Egyptian border, at dawn, as a result of which two soldiers were wounded. | The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that the event on the Egyptian border was a security incident.
(2023-06-03). Tobacco is protected in Cuba's largest-producing region. plenglish.com Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The western province of Pinar del Rio, the largest tobacco-producing region in Cuba, is protecting the harvested tobacco in view of the danger that Tropical Storm Arlene represents for the territory, although the meteor is weakening, it was reported on Saturday.
(2023-06-03). Che Guevara's daughter highlights Syrian people's resistance. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Aleida Guevara, daughter of the heroic guerrilla Ernesto Che Guevara, praised the resistance and firmness of Syrians, in a message addressed to the people of this African nation released by the national news agency SANA on Saturday.
(2023-06-03). Cuba signs legal agreements with Spain and Russia. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The signing of legal agreements to strengthen cooperation and Cuba's work systems with Russia and Spain characterized this week's news on the Caribbean island.
(2023-06-03). FOLA-India members congratulate Raul Castro on birthday. plenglish.com In several publications on social networks, members of the group wished the Cuban leader a happy birthday and highlighted his courage, humanism, love and commitment to his people, among other qualities. | Loyalty, firmness and honesty among other valuable virtues of someone who has dedicated his life to the Cuban Revolution, the friends of Cuba highlighted. | Raul Castro was born on June 3, 1931 in the town of Biran, Holguin, in the then Oriente province. | He was a member of the so-called Centennial Generation that stormed the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba on July 26, 1953, and together with his brother,…
(2023-06-03). Jamie Foxx left paralysed and blind after covid injection, says independent journalist. expose-news.com During a recent episode of Ask Dr. Drew A.J. Benza, New York City's most celebrated gossip columnist in the 1990s, discussed Jamie Foxx and other celebrities who have faced unusual health issues …
(2023-06-03). Covid Related News: The threat is not Russia or China; it's Big Pharma and Big Tech. expose-news.com Below is a collection of articles from the last few days which you may have missed. They detail fears of covid cover-ups, an admission that "zero" healthy young Israelis died from covid, …
(2023-06-03). Tributes pour in from across the world for German pathologist Professor Arne Burkhardt. expose-news.com With the unexpected passing of Professor Arne Burkhardt, the world has lost a beacon of truth. Several people who knew Prof. Arne Burkhardt reported he had died yesterday evening and since then …
(2023-06-03). WHO poses a bigger threat to the world than a pandemic of any disease. expose-news.com At a conference held in Norway, Swiss Attorney at Law Philipp Kruse spoke about the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") ambition to establish new rules for its own nefarious purposes. For his presentation, …
(2023-06-03). 3 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gunfire on Israel-Egypt Border. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, an altercation transpired at the border between Israel and Egypt, resulting in the demise of three Israeli soldiers and a member of the Egyptian security forces, as reported by official statements released by the respective military entities. | Related: | According to a report issued by the Egyptian military, on Saturday, the altercation occurred between Egyptian security forces and drug smugglers near the border with Isra…
(2023-06-03). 81 Nations to be Present at Erdoƒüan's Inauguration Ceremony. telesurenglish.net On Jun 3, the swearing-in ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan will be celebrated and numerous dignitaries and organizations representatives representing 81 nations at a high-level forum. | Related: | The forthcoming inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Complex is poised to attract an assemblage of global figures comprising 50 heads of state, 13 prime ministers, parliamentary and ministerial-level envoys. | Emissaries of international organizations will a…
(2023-06-03). Erdoƒüan Takes Oath as Türkiye's President. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan was sworn in as the President of Turkey in Ankara, the capital of the country. | Related: | After the inauguration ceremony held at the parliamentary establishment, President Erdoƒüan embarked on a visit to Anitkabir – the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye. | The President of Türkiye, Erdoƒ&u…
(2023-06-03). Cessation of Violence in Senegal Called by AU Commission. telesurenglish.net Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, advocated for the discontinuation of violent activities within Senegal. | Related: | Faki extended an invitation to Senegalese stakeholders to engage in dialogue with the aim of resolving their differences. | The chairperson of the AU Commission issued a statement urging the authorities of Senegal to uphold the rights of citizens to freely expres…
(2023-06-03). India's Train Collision Death Toll Rises to 288. telesurenglish.net According to official reports, the incident involving the collision of two passenger trains in the eastern Indian state of Odisha on Saturday has resulted in a death toll of 288, with 803 individuals reportedly sustaining injuries. | Related: | According to official reports, officials from the railway department have stated that the train collision has resulted in 288 casualties, marking it as the "most fatal rail disaster…
(2023-06-03). Model motion: Break the link with Labour. thecommunists.org This model motion for use by trade unionists and others is included in our upcoming pamphlet Manifesto for the Crisis, which will be available to buy soon in the party bookshop. ***** This [conference]* condemns the Labour party's century-long history of prioritising the interests of Britain's imperialist ruling class over the interests of working-class people …
(2023-06-03). La reorganización de las fuerzas armadas rusas. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-03). Weekly news round-up — Kosovo, Health sector, Syria, Israel and more. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-03). Ceasefire Is the First Step Toward Lasting Peace. youtube.com Phyllis Bennis on Ukraine War.
(2023-06-03). Registran 19 focos de gripe aviar en Brasil. telesurtv.net La detección resultó de las acciones previstas en el Plan de Vigilancia de la Enfermedad de Newcastle y la Gripe Aviar.
(2023-06-03). Se forma la tormenta tropical Arlene en el Golfo de México. telesurtv.net Este primer sistema con nombre en la actual temporada ciclónica avanza lentamente a través del Golfo de México.
(2023-06-03). Eric Zuesse: How the U.S. Media Lie About the Debt-Limit Bill. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-03). Russian Belgorod Region: New Battlefield Of Ukrainian War (18+). southfront.org 
Ukrainian militants killed on Russian territory on June 1 | The Ukrainian military continues to terrorize the civilian population in Russia. Intensive shelling of small villages does not stop, and the number of victims among the civilians is growing. At the same time, Ukrainian forces are launching UAVs into Russian territory, including into residential areas of large cities. | On the night of June 3, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) targeted the city of Belgorod and its outskirts with several UAVs. During the night, Rus…
(2023-06-03). Intensas lluvias provocan inundaciones en región oriental del país. cubadebate.cu Inundaciones por las intensas lluvias afectaron los municipios de Tercer Frente y Guamá, en Santiago de Cuba. Según reportes del periodista Benigno Daquinta, de la emisora Radio Coral, el territorio guamense estuvo incomunicado por las crecidas del rio Seco, Sevilla y las Calabazas durante más de cuatro horas y se activó el Consejo de Defensa Municipal.
(2023-06-03). El tiempo: Chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en gran parte del país. cubadebate.cu Predominarán los nublados en la mitad oriental, con chubascos, lluvias y algunas tormentas eléctricas que serán numerosas y pueden a ser fuertes y hasta localmente intensas sobre todo en la porción sur oriental y extenderse hasta la noche. En el resto del país estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará desde el mediodía, con algunos chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas.
(2023-06-03). Tormenta tropical Arlene ha perdido en organización pero mantiene vientos máximos sostenidos de 65 kilómetros por hora. cubadebate.cu La débil tormenta tropical Arlene durante la madrugada ha perdido en organización, pero aún mantiene vientos máximos sostenidos de 65 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores, una presión central de 998 hectoPascal y se mueve con rumbo próximo al sursudeste a razón de 15 kilómetros por hora.
(2023-06-03). Cubamodela y la apuesta por el comercio electrónico. cubadebate.cu La popularidad de esta tienda online no está basada en los algoritmos de Internet, sino en las ofertas para sus clientes, la correlación con los precios y la disposición de un colectivo de jóvenes emprendedores deseoso de salir adelante con el país.
(2023-06-03). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 3 de junio de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-06-03). Raúl en junio, junto a Maceo y el Che. cubadebate.cu Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz, el Luar o Juan Carlos en la guerra; el joven alegre, valiente, profundo, sensible y resuelto. El moncadista, expedicionario y jefe guerrillero, el ministro exigente y querido, el hombre de Partido; el padre de familia y abuelo feliz; el que sin prisa y sin pausa dio continuidad a la obra de todo el pueblo que encabezó su hermano Fidel.
(2023-06-03). Llegó a Türkiye Primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz. cubadebate.cu Se trata de la primera vez que un Jefe de Gobierno cubano asiste a la toma de posesión de un Presidente turco, lo cual es expresión de las positivas relaciones existentes entre los dos países, así como del buen nivel de intercambio gubernamental y entre instituciones.
(2023-06-03). Las 3 del día: Temporada de lluvias, la Franja y la Ruta de la Seda y otras noticias de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 2 de junio de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la semana en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional."Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. En la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores escucha un podcast resumen.
(2023-06-03). Féminas estadounidenses no reciben adecuada atención a su salud sexual y reproductiva, asegura la ONU. cubadebate.cu Millones de mujeres y niñas de Estados Unidos encaran un preocupante deterioro de la atención de la salud sexual y reproductiva, tras la anulación del derecho constitucional al aborto, denunció este viernes el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU.
(2023-06-03). Eric Zuesse: Why Biden Became President. southfront.org 
Written by What motivated Joe Biden to become U.S. President (other than the standard clichés, which won't even be so much as mentioned here)? | And why was he chosen (by whomever did the choosing) to win that post? | I shall dispense, here, with, ignore, all mere assumptions, and will make my case ONLY on the basis of the actual evidence, which I shall l…
(2023-06-03). L.A. Valley College Employees Should Be Prime Suspects in Van Nuys Campus Burglaries. indybay.org
(2023-06-03). Xi visits a Beijing school ahead of International Children's Day. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited Beijing Yuying School on Wednesday morning ahead of International Children's Day, which falls on June 1.
(2023-06-03). Tibetan kids celebrate Children's Day in Beijing. ecns.cn The children had been invited to visit the Palace Museum, the Bird's Nest Stadium, and National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing ahead of Children's Day.
(2023-06-03). Tbetan children visit Minzu University of China. ecns.cn Tbetan children from the Welfare Center of Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu in northwest China's Qinghai Province visit the library and museums of the Minzu University of China, Beijing, June 2, 2023.
(2023-06-03). Quintuplet tiger cubs make debut in SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Quintuplet Bengal tiger cubs made their debut at an amusement park in southwest China's Chongqing on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-03). Animals at Chongqing Zoo enjoy Children's Day celebrations. ecns.cn In celebration of Children's Day, dedicated staff at Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing municipality treated giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, bears and other animals to a delightful assortment of apples, carrots, bamboo shoots, and zucch…
(2023-06-03). Elon Musk visits Tesla's Shanghai factory on Wednesday night. ecns.cn Elon Musk visited Tesla's Shanghai factory on Wednesday night to meet with staff there, according to Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
(2023-06-03). No Vote in opposition to the proposed Voice to parliament and inclusion of First Nations. indybay.org Ghillar, Michael Anderson, Convenor of the Sovereign Union, last surviving member of the founding four of the Aboriginal Embassy and Head of State of the Euahlayi Peoples Republic issues a GRASSROOOTS CALLOUT for people to gather outside British High Commission in Canberra on Wednesday 31 May 2023…
(2023-06-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Binge-eating disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My niece is living in my home while she is attending college. I've invited her to eat meals with our family, but she typically declines, desiring to eat alone in her room. I'm concerned because she often seems to eat a lot of food at one time, like two sandwiches with two bags of chips or a quart of ice cream. Could this be a sign of an eating disorder? If so, what…
(2023-06-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
(2023-06-03). Mayo Clinic researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a diverse range of environmental chemicals in human bile in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare, chronic liver disease of the bile ducts. The study, published in Exposome, represents a new frontier of research at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine that explores the exposome, the measure of environmental contributors to disease and health. Most people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have some type of inflammatory bowel disease, such…
(2023-06-03). Why do the lambs remain silent? indybay.org James Madison (1751-1836), one of the founding fathers of the constitution, proclaimed that every form of government should be designed "to protect the minority of the opulent against the | majority". Madison tried to solve the tense relationship between the common people and the elites with a "representative democracy", a de-facto oligarchy.
(2023-06-03). Fuertes lluvias provocan alerta de evacuación en Japón. telesurtv.net La tormenta tropical Mawar tenía vientos sostenidos de hasta 82 kilómetros por hora el viernes por la tarde y se movía en dirección este-noreste a 25 km/h.
(2023-06-03). Fuerzas Armadas ucranianas atacan puerto en Zaporiyia, Rusia. telesurtv.net Según los primeros datos reportados, se produjeron tres explosiones en la ciudad de Berdiansk.
(2023-06-03). Diputados de Türkiye prestan juramento y abren año legislativo. t.co Con la juramentación de los diputados, comenzará el proceso de elección para la Presidencia de la Gran Asamblea Nacional de ese país.
(2023-06-03). Elogian en EE.UU. estrategia cubana de vacunación anticovid. telesurtv.net Cuba produjo, como parte de su estrategia nacional de vacunación, cinco preparados, de los cuales tres han sido registrados allí y en varios países del mundo.
(2023-06-03). Protestan con "día sin inmigrantes" en Florida contra DeSantis. telesurtv.net En Fort Lauderdale, opositores a la medida gritaron consignas y ondearon banderas afuera del comedor latino de Isis Córdova, el cual permaneció cerrado en protesta.
(2023-06-03). Migrantes que van a EE.UU. podrán hacer petición en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Con el programa, el Gobierno de EE. UU. busca la regularización migratoria, a través de la expansión de rutas legales hacia ese país para personas refugiadas y migrantes.
(2023-06-03). Bukele llama "falsos" a Acuerdos de Paz de 1992 en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El presidente salvadoreño inicia esta jornada el último año del mandato constitucional para el cual fue electo, aunque dice se presentará a la reelección.
(2023-06-03). Silvio Rodríguez recibe reconocimiento de universidad cubana. telesurtv.net En su agradecimiento, el cantautor dijo que "este reconocimiento lo recibo en nombre de la trova cubana de todos los tiempos", cuyos orígenes de remontan al siglo XIX.
(2023-06-03). Comenzarán V Juegos Parapanamericanos Juveniles Bogotá 2023. telesurtv.net Los organizadores confirmaron que las delegaciones de los 20 países inscritos están formadas por 739 paraatletas.
(2023-06-03). PIB de Brasil sube 1,9 % en primer trimestre del 2023. telesurtv.net El indicador es el mayor crecimiento trimestral desde 1996 impulsado por el aumento de la producción agropecuaria.
(2023-06-03). Brics llaman a unir esfuerzos para erradicar la pobreza global. telesurtv.net La canciller sudafricana, Naledi Pandor, afirmó que los recursos "ya no responden a las necesidades y demandas del Sur global".
(2023-06-03). PMA condena saqueo de centro logístico en Sudán. telesurtv.net El ente aseguró que este suceso pone en riesgo la asistencia alimentaria para 4.4 millones de personas afectadas.
(2023-06-03). Condenan a dos exmilitares uruguayos por delitos durante dictadura. telesurtv.net La jueza penal, María Elbia Merlo, condenó a Rubens Francia y Francisco Macaluso tras el testimonio de las víctimas.
(2023-06-03). Presidente venezolano arriba a Türkiye para juramentación de Recep Tayyip Erdogan. twitter.com La ceremonia de investidura presidencial de Recep Tayyip Erdogan está prevista para este sábado a las 15H30 hora local, en la sede de la Gran Asamblea Nacional.
(2023-06-03). Argentina y China renuevan acuerdo del swap por tres años. telesurtv.net Ambas naciones anunciaron la apertura al mercado chino de nuevos productos como el maíz, frutos secos y sorgo.
(2023-06-03). Tanzania declara el fin del brote del virus de Marburgo. telesurtv.net La jefa de la cartera sanitaria de Tanzania, Ummy Mwalimu halagó a los equipos de respuesta por estar en primera línea en el control de la enfermedad.
(2023-06-03). Descarrilamientos de trenes en EE.UU. en 2023. telesurtv.net Uno de los descarrilamientos más recordados fue el reportado el pasado 3 de febrero en East Palestine, en el estado de Ohio.
(2023-06-03). AMLO destaca recuperación económica de México tras Covid-19. telesurtv.net Respecto al Producto Interno Bruto, López Obrador aseveró que se pronostica crezca un cuatro por ciento este año.
(2023-06-03). Iglesia Católica de España recibe 927 denuncias de abuso sexual infantil. telesurtv.net El documento precisa que 75 por ciento de las agresiones es de antes de 1990 y la década con más denuncias la de 1970.
(2023-06-03). Peligra labor de agencia de la ONU que asiste a palestinos. telesurtv.net UNRWA necesita 50 millones USD para no empezar con déficit el 2024 y 75 millones más para apoyar con alimentos a Gaza.
(2023-06-03). Ferroviarios inician jornada de huelgas en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Secretario general de RMT cuestionó que el Gobierno no tiene idea de cómo abordar crisis del coste de vida en el país.
(2023-06-03). Más de 200 muertos deja colisión de trenes en Odisha, India. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 19H20 (hora local) y al menos han resultado heridas 900 personas.
(2023-06-03). Colocan en alerta verde 10 provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net Algunas de las provincias son Dajabón, Valverde, Distrito Nacional, San Cristóbal, Peravia, Azua, San José de Ocoa y Santo Domingo.
(2023-06-03). Government Of National Unity Steps Up Drone Strikes On Western Libya Towns (Video). southfront.org 
(2023-06-03). Iran Releases Three European Citizens In Deal Involving Oman, Belgium. southfront.org 
Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi who was freed by Belgium. | On June 2, Iran freed two Austrian and one Danish citizens in a follow up to a recent Oman-brokered prisoner swap deal that saw the release of an Iranian diplomat by Belgium. | Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said he was "very relieved" that Kamran Ghaderi and Massud Mossaheb were being brought home after "years of arduous imprisonment in Iran." | From his side, Denmark's foreign minister, Lars Là∏kke Rasmussen, s…
(2023-06-03). New Russian Suicide Drone Passed Tests In Special Military Operation Zone. southfront.org 
The Privet-82 suicide drone. Source: the Oko design bureau. | A new type of Russian suicide drones, dubbed Privet-82, have successfully completed tests in the special military operation zone in Ukraine and are now being prepared for their combat employment, the Oko design bureau told
(2023-06-03). Calles habaneras: Señas de identidad. cubadebate.cu La Calzada de Monte se llama Máximo Gómez, y la de Reina lleva el nombre de Simón Bolívar. Como Finlay se rebautizó la vieja calle de Zanja, y Belascoaín se denomina Padre Varela. Pero, øcuántos son los habaneros, viejos o jóvenes, que aluden a esas calles por su nomenclatura oficial?
(2023-06-03). Revelan contrato de 250 mil dólares para proteger imagen de Lasso en Estados Unidos y Gran Bretaña. cubadebate.cu Una investigación periodística reveló que dos empresas firmaron un contrato en EE.UU. para trabajar la imagen del presidente ecuatoriano, Guillermo Lasso, en ese país norteamericano y en Reino Unido cuando el mandatario enfrentaba un juicio político en la Asamblea Nacional.
(2023-06-03). Etecsa informa sobre afectaciones en la telefonía fija en algunas numeraciones de la capital. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba, Etecsa, informa a sus usuarios que en horas de la madrugada ocurrió un fallo energético en una central telefónica de la capital que ha provocado la afectación de los servicios de telefonía fija en las numeraciones que comienzan por 7860 hasta 7868.
(2023-06-03). La UNE estima una afectación de 75 MW durante el pico nocturno de este sábado. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación desde las 11: 24 horas hasta las 12: 24 y de 17: 31 a 22: 55. La máxima afectación del día fue 240 MW, a las 20: 40 horas, debido a una avería en el interruptor de salida de la unidad 4 de la CTE Céspedes que sacó de servicio la unidad estando en avería la línea de 220 kV Holguín-Felton.
(2023-06-03). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 3 de junio? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 3 de junio de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.