(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Governance of health emergencies. thelancet.com There have been many analyses of the COVID-19 pandemic but little discussion of the governance failures, especially the need for cross-government, multisectoral engagement, and leadership by heads of state and governments at both national and global levels.
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Disability is central to discrimination in health. thelancet.com We congratulate The Lancet on the Series on racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and health—a key resource for health researchers and advocates. One Series paper by Shannon and colleagues1 focuses on intersectionality. We were gratified to see that the authors mention questions of ableism in their framing comments, but disability issues are not carried through in the case studies or analyses.
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Multilevel analyses of the cardiometabolic health of Indigenous Brazilian peoples. thelancet.com In Caroline K Kramer and colleagues'1 Article, they concluded that in Brazil, "changes of Indigenous peoples' traditional ways of living consequent to urbanisation are associated with an increased prevalence of adverse cardiometabolic outcomes". As researchers in Indigenous health in Brazil and authors of several articles cited in the Article, we found serious flaws in the study.
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] The role of patient safety in health inequities. thelancet.com The Series paper by Selvarajah and colleagues1 highlights how inequitable quality of care is a means by which health systems map discrimination onto poorer health outcomes. However, the authors miss an opportunity for framing these issues in a way that will provoke effective remedial action from health professionals and systems.
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Perinatal outcomes and the role of obstetric anaesthesia interventions. thelancet.com The meta-analysis by Jameela Sheikh and colleagues1 identified that babies born to Black women had consistently poorer perinatal outcomes than babies born to White women after adjusting for maternal characteristics. Although they highlighted the complex multifactorial reasons behind this disparity, they did not specifically discuss the effect of intrapartum obstetric interventions. In a population-based study of 435‚Äà281 livebirths, Kearns and colleagues2 investigated the relationship between labour epidural analgesia and neonatal outcomes.
(2023-06-17). World Report] Thousands at risk after Ukrainian dam destruction. thelancet.com The disaster has left hundreds of thousands of people without clean water, risking diseases such as cholera. Ed Holt reports.
(2023-06-17). Perspectives] Petro Terblanche: developing an mRNA technology hub in Africa. thelancet.com Petro Terblanche, the Managing Director of Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines based in Cape Town, South Africa, insists that her varied career has been unplanned. What kind of a plan would take you from a starting point in animal biology to the leadership of a rising biotech company via data management in cancer trials, environmental epidemiology, research on air pollution, the management of a government food science and technology agency, leadership roles in a nuclear energy corporation and a chemical company, and a part-time university professorship? "I take challenges", Terblanche explains, "but once I feel the ch…
(2023-06-17). Perspectives] Virtually forgotten: telehealth and its histories. thelancet.com Along with nearly every doctor I knew, during the COVID-19 pandemic I was thrust into the strange world of virtual medicine. For many of my paediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder, for whom an hour in clinic can be challenging, this turned out to be a good thing and online the parents and I could have a genuine conversation. Still more importantly, I was able to see where these families lived—one mother took me on a virtual tour showing the holes her child had kicked into the wall plaster.
(2023-06-17). World Report] UNDP reports that 90% of people hold gender-based biases. thelancet.com The UN warns that global backlash against women's rights could jeopardise reaching gender parity by 2030. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Climate change justice goes beyond authorship equity. thelancet.com Mehr Muhammad Adeel Riaz and colleagues commented on the poor global authorship equity in the 2022 report of The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change.1 This letter not only describes the inequity in reporting but also enlightens the need to dissect climate change in detail to truly understand cause and effect.
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Non-communicable diseases in Afghanistan: a silent tsunami. thelancet.com Afghanistan is experiencing an untypical humanitarian crisis resulting from a chronic 40-year conflict and political upheavals. This crisis has led to a rapid economic collapse, inflation, drastic rises in poverty, hunger, and risk of malnutrition.1 Afghanistan is suffering from the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Outbreaks of many communicable diseases such as acute watery diarrhoea, measles, dengue fever, pertussis, and Crimean—Congo haemorrhagic fever in addition to COVID-19 have worsened the situation.
(2023-06-17). World Report] Wildfires prompt calls for better public health preparedness. thelancet.com Smoke has covered huge areas of North America, exposing millions to health risks. Paul Webster reports from Ottawa.
(2023-06-17). Perspectives] Political complicity in junk food industry tactics. thelancet.com Fear and opportunity partly underpin the tactics of the beverage and food industries. Sales of sugar-sweetened beverages, for instance, have fallen by about 25% during the past 20 years in many high-income countries (HICs). To counteract such a decrease in sales in HICs, companies have focused their attention on opportunities in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is the backdrop to Eduardo J Gómez's compelling book Junk Food Politics: How Beverage and Fast Food Industries Are Reshaping Emerging Economies, which looks at six country case studies from China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and S…
(2023-06-17). Correspondence] Essential role of staff development in addressing structural racism. thelancet.com After the recent Comment1 by Saleem Razack and Thirusha Naidu, we thought it essential to emphasise the importance of faculty development. As medical educators, we must role-model the behaviours and attitudes we expect of our students, including the critical consciousness mentioned, but also an awareness of structural racism and its effects on students, patients, and staff. We are concerned that too much of the focus in recent years has been on the development of the curriculum, with relatively little consideration of faculty that aims to develop the competencies required of an educator in today's higher educatio…
(2023-06-17). World Report] Migration needs are increasing at the Darién Gap. thelancet.com More people than ever are attempting the dangerous land crossing from Colombia to Panama, increasing the need for medical care. Shawn Yuan reports from Panama.
(2023-06-17). Editorial] Rethinking our approach to refugees. thelancet.com The theme of 2023's World Refugee Day is hope away from home: a world in which refugees are always included. But regrettably, in several notably high-income countries such as the UK, parts of Europe, and the USA, the approach to refugees could not be further from inclusive, and instead is focused on externalisation, deterrence, containment, and return. It is time to rethink our approach to refugees, to move away from aggression, fear, and prejudice, and to uphold a shared responsibility towards protection and dignity.
(2023-06-16). When corporate media fail, independent media rise up. nationofchange.org Corporate media outlets have often furthered racist narratives, and do so even today. In contrast, independent media outlets have centered racial justice, offering platforms to marginalized communities.
(2023-06-16). Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act. nationofchange.org The Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which maintains Indigenous children under state care stay within their tribe rather than being placed outside their community.
(2023-06-16). House GOP panel releases budget that would 'destroy Social Security as we know i'. nationofchange.org "The largest group of House Republicans just released a budget that calls for massive tax cuts for the super-rich and raising the Social Security retirement age, a benefit cut for millions of Americans."
(2023-06-16). Thanks to IRA tax credits, it's now cheaper to make solar and wind components in the US. nationofchange.org "This report shows that the Inflation Reduction Act successfully creates an air-tight business case for supporting U.S. workers and manufacturers."
(2023-06-16). Barnes & Noble Manhattan flagship store workers unionize with RWDSU. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK —With an overwhelming vote, workers at Barnes & Noble's flagship Manhattan store, a multi-story emporium crammed to each ceiling with books, unionized with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. When certified as their rep, the union will represent 185 workers, and it said 97% of those casting ballots supported going union. It's …
(2023-06-16). British prime minister renews pledge of loyalty to U.S. imperialism. peoplesworld.org 
LONDON—Last Wednesday marked the second annual U.K.-U.S. Friendship Day. Although this momentous occasion was met with near-universal indifference on both sides of the Atlantic, Rishi Sunak took the opportunity to celebrate by making his first official visit to the U.S. as Prime Minister. The discussions didn't reap the variety of fruit Sunak had been hoping …
(2023-06-16). LA County Federation of Labor backs Marisa Alcaraz for City Council. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — In the aftermath of the infamous scandal last fall, when secretly taped conversations revealed the privately expressed racist attitudes of three Los Angeles City Council members, as well as the then leader of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, City Council President Nury Martinez, representing District 6, resigned. On April 4, …
(2023-06-16). Victory for Indigenous nations' sovereignty as Supreme Court upholds Native adoption law. peoplesworld.org 
In a surprising decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), affirming the Native adoption law's constitutionality. The High Court ruled that the original plaintiffs in the case—the states of Texas, Louisiana and Indiana and a number of individual families—had neither merit nor the standing to prevail in their …
(2023-06-16). AFL-CIO to formally endorse Biden-Harris ticket. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—In a foregone conclusion, the AFL-CIO will formally endorse Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election in 2024. The decision, to be announced on June 17 in Philadelphia's Convention Center—site of the federation's convention a year ago—was telegraphed in speeches last month by the presidents of its two largest unions, the …
(2023-06-16). That was fast: After two weeks, Amazon reinstates fired unionist Bates. peoplesworld.org 
BESSEMER, Ala. —Even anti-union Amazon can be embarrassed into doing something right. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union said on June 15 the big warehouse firm reinstated Jennifer Bates, the outspoken face of RWDSU's organizing drive in Bessemer, Ala. Amazon fired Bates just after she returned from months of disability leave days before. The …
(2023-06-16). Top or bottom? Play explores what the terms really mean in a relationship. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center have just completed a run (May 18-June 12) of the world premiere production of Nicholas Pilapil's The Bottoming Process. The author says, "The play deals with serious issues, like racial stereotypes and power structures, but in the end it's really a rom-com." A theatergoer might …
(2023-06-16). Cuban overseas residents start 6th Regional Meeting. plenglish.com La Guaira, Venezuela, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The 6th Regional Meeting of Cubans residing in Latin America and the Caribbean began here on Friday by a warm welcome of Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel who sent fraternal greetings to its participants.
(2023-06-16). Russian Army repels Ukrainian attacks on Vremevsky outpost. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered significant losses in their unsuccessful attempts to attack in Donetsk and South Donetsk directions, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Friday.
(2023-06-16). Serbia formalizes arrest of Kosovar policemen so tension rises. plenglish.com Belgrade, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Serbian Justice ordered on Friday provisional prison for three Kosovar policemen arrested past Wednesday, incident that raised the tensions between Belgrade and Pristina in the middle of new demonstrations in the Kosovar north zone.
(2023-06-16). Poland resolved an incident with South African personnel. plenglish.com Pretoria, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Journalists and security personnel of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who were prevented from leaving the plane that took them to Warsaw, were allowed to disembark on Friday.
(2023-06-16). Dominicans urge to collect sargassum through a regional project. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Authorities, local and international experts proposed on Friday in the Dominican Republic to defuse the vast spread of sargassum by means of a regional project based on major researches and financial strategies.
(2023-06-16). Cuban president highlights meeting of Cubans living in Venezuela. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel sent a fraternal embrace to the participants in the VI Regional Meeting of Cubans living in Latin America and the Caribbean, which is being held in Venezuela until next Sunday.
(2023-06-16). Argentine journalists congratulate Prensa Latina on its anniversary. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Journalists Club of Friends of Cuba (Capac) congratulated Prensa Latina on its 64th anniversary, which it described as the agency of truth, not only in Cuba, but also in Latin America and the Caribbean.
(2023-06-16). DPRK deepens research in pedagogical sciences. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Higher Institute of Sports of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is deepening the research of pedagogical sciences to improve the scientific and informatization level of the mentioned activity, ACNC published today.
(2023-06-16). President of Cuba's parliament recognizes the work of Prensa Latina. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National People's Power Assembly (parliament) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, recognized the work of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina, which celebrates today its 64th anniversary.
(2023-06-16). Cuban FM welcomes meeting of Cuban residents in Latin America. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez welcomed to hold the Sixth Regional Meeting of Cuban Residents in Latin America and the Caribbean in Venezuela on Friday.
(2023-06-16). 200 Historians Back Polish Holocaust Expert Under Attack. strategic-culture.org By Ofer ADERET | In a letter of support, historians and scholars worldwide said that the Polish attack on Holocaust scholar Prof. Barbara Engelking harmed the attempt 'to understand the processes that allowed the Holocaust to take place' | Two hundred historians, including senior Holocaust scholars from Israel and around the globe, signed a letter in support of Prof. Barbara Engelking, a Polish historian who has been under attack in her homeland after she said the Poles did not do enough to help Jews during the Shoah. | "We, the undersigned scholars of the Holocaust Era, the Second World War, and Modern and Jewis…
(2023-06-16). Venezuela y Cuba rechazan listado unilateral hecho por EE.UU. telesurtv.net El comunicado venezolano denunció que las sanciones implementadas contra Venezuela "constituyen un incentivo para la migración de personas vulnerables al flagelo de la trata".
(2023-06-16). øCómo llegó Valentina Vladimírovna Tereshkova al espacio? telesurtv.net "Aquí Gaviota, aquí Gaviota. Veo en el horizonte una raya azul: es la Tierra. ¡Qué hermosa! Todo marcha espléndidamente". Con estas palabras la rusa se convirtió en la primera mujer en conquistar el espacio.
(2023-06-16). Unos 3 millones de niños necesitan ayuda en Haití, dice Unicef. telesurtv.net Menores de edad en dicho territorio sufren desnutrición con riesgo de muerte.
(2023-06-16). Vaticano anuncia encuentro entre el papa y presidentes de Cuba y Brasil. telesurtv.net Ambos mandatarios viajarán posteriormente a Francia donde participarán en una cumbre mundial impulsada por el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron.
(2023-06-16). Venezuela y Cuba rechazan lista unilateral hecha por EE.UU. telesurtv.net El comunicado venezolano denunció que las sanciones implementadas contra Venezuela "constituyen un incentivo para la migración de personas vulnerables al flagelo de la trata".
(2023-06-16). CFK reitera que el FMI es el problema fundamental de Argentina. telesurtv.net Subraya que deuda con el Fondo es el principal problema de Argentina y hay que tener una postura nacional ante quienes exigen programas de ajuste.
(2023-06-16). Ciclón Biparjoy deja al menos dos fallecidos a su paso por India. telesurtv.net Más de 180.000 personas debieron evacuarse entre India y Pakistán. Se registran cortes eléctricos y árboles derribas, viviendas y vías destruidas.
(2023-06-16). Exigen al Supremo salvadoreño liberar a líderes comunitarios. telesurtv.net Defensa presenta habeas corpus ante Sala de lo Constitucional. Señala que existen motivos de salud que no han sido escuchados por autoridades.
(2023-06-16). Reportan incremento de víctimas por combates en Sudán. telesurtv.net Según la OMS, desde el 15 de abril a la fecha han muerto al menos 1.073 personas y otras 11.704 resultaron heridas.
(2023-06-16). Científica venezolana recibe premio mundial de la Unesco. telesurtv.net La venezolana, Anamaría Font acotó que América Latina tiene mayor porcentaje de mujeres en las ciencias que el resto del mundo.
(2023-06-16). Tres menores muertos y herida la madre por tiroteo en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según testimonios de los oficiales que acudieron al lugar de los hechos, una mujer llamó a Emergencias diciendo que "habían disparado a sus bebés".
(2023-06-16). Claudia Sheinbaum se despide de la jefatura de Ciudad de México. telesurtv.net La funcionaria rindió un informe sobre su etapa en el cargo, cumpliendo una de las obligaciones para poder presentar su candidatura para los comicios del 2 de junio de 2024.
(2023-06-16). Perú aprueba 330 millones de dólares para hacer frente a El Niño. telesurtv.net La presidenta Dina Boluarte anunció que la medida incluye acciones para mitigar el impacto de las lluvias, inundaciones y la incidencia de enfermedades.
(2023-06-16). Estado uruguayo asume responsabilidad por crímenes de dictadura. telesurtv.net Familiares de las víctimas de la dictadura reclamaron mayor compromiso del Gobierno para obtener más información sobre el paradero de los desaparecidos.
(2023-06-16). Convocan a marchas en Argentina contra injerencia del FMI. telesurtv.net El líder de la CTAA advirtió que profundizaran las medidas de calle en caso de no ser escuchados o recibir respuestas por parte del Gobierno.
(2023-06-16). Un tornado deja al menos tres muertos en Texas, Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Texas, dijo que se encuentran desplegando recursos para responder a la emergencia y apoyar a los afectados por el tornado en Perryton.
(2023-06-16). Ministra de Salud de Perú renuncia por manejo de ola de dengue. telesurtv.net La exministra de Salud aseguró que su principal error fue haber declarado que el brote de dengue iba a ser controlado en 15 días, por lo que ofreció disculpas.
(2023-06-16). Presidenta peruana descarta llamado a elecciones anticipadas. telesurtv.net La presidenta Dina Boluarte criticó la convocatoria a las nuevas protestas programadas para la próxima semana en la capital peruana.
(2023-06-16). Asesinan a fiscal de mesa electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La fiscal fue asesinada junto a su esposo tras haber asistido a una reunión de capacitación de fiscales de mesa.
(2023-06-16). Asesinan a otro líder ambientalista de Guapinol, Honduras. telesurtv.net El hecho ocurrió sobre las 10H30 (hora local) cuando dos hombres armados ingresaron a la vivienda de Domínguez.
(2023-06-16). Papa Francisco está de alta médica tras operación abdominal. telesurtv.net Su cirujano Sergio Alfieri aseguró que Bergolio "está bien, mejor que antes" debido a que no presenta malestar.
(2023-06-16). Vladímir Putin interviene en Foro Económico de San Petersburgo. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios internacionales, la intervención del mandatario está programada para las 11.00 GMT.
(2023-06-16). Caricom descarta intención de enviar fuerzas militares a Haití. telesurtv.net Representantes haitianos acuerdan establecer un Gobierno de unidad nacional con el fin de combatir de manera efectiva la actual crisis de seguridad…
(2023-06-16). Presidenta de Perú asegura que no habrá comicios adelantados. telesurtv.net Luego de que sesionara el Consejo de Ministros, la mandataria recalcó que su ejecutivo continuará trabajando hasta julio de 2026.
(2023-06-16). Presidente de Sudáfrica llega a Ucrania para misión de paz. telesurtv.net El presidente sudafricano fue recibido por el Enviado Especial de Ucrania para África y Oriente Medio, Maksym Subhk, y el Embajador de Sudáfrica en Ucrania, Andre Groenewald.
(2023-06-16). Israeli forces kill one Palestinian, injure over 300 in Nablus raid. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds of Israeli soldiers, accompanied by armored military vehicles and bulldozers, illegally invaded the city in order to demolish the home of a Palestinian prisoner who is accused of being involved in an armed confrontation with the Israeli army…
(2023-06-16). What Ebola teaches us about facing pandemics. peoplesdispatch.org Jyotsna Singh of Peoples Health Dispatch talks to Francisco Viegas of the MSF Access Campaign talks about the lessons from the Ebola outbreaks as the World Health Organization discusses the Pandemic Treaty…
(2023-06-16). Mobilizations against effects of chlordecone poisoning gain momentum in Martinique and Guadeloupe. peoplesdispatch.org The people of Martinique and Guadeloupe have been facing the consequences of chlordecone poisoning for decades. A new initiative has announced it is ready to take forward the struggle for justice…
(2023-06-16). Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi concludes visit to three Latin American countries with renewed focus on South-South cooperation. peoplesdispatch.org Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to three Latin American countries — Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua — was aimed at fostering multipolarity and strengthening the anti-hegemonic and anti-imperialist struggle in world politics…
(2023-06-16). Peru's de facto president blames protesters for their own deaths at the hands of state forces. peoplesdispatch.org Peru's de facto president Dina Boluarte, on Wednesday, June 14, expressed her annoyance over the announcement of new social protests against her government. Talking to the local press, after attending a bilateral meeting with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso in Piura, Boluarte once again stigmatized social organizations and their struggle and blamed them for creating violence and chaos in the country. | Boluarte's statement came after social movements and trade unions called for a third massive march in the capital, known as the 'Toma de Lima' or 'Takeover of Lima', to demand her resignation, closure of right…
(2023-06-16). Monday 6/12: EBPG Potluck! permaculture counseling. indybay.org 1121 64th st oak-land, CA…
(2023-06-16). Wednesday 6/21: How the Supreme Court's Hard-Right Turn Is Wreaking Havoc on Democracy. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-06-16). Promethean City Builders vs Finance Capital Malthusians. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Summary of Part I In Part I of this article, I contrasted the differences between rising Multipolarism with a declining Anglo-American empire. Taking the side of the multipolarists of the East, I identified Lyndon LaRouche as someone who bridged the gap between East and West. His concept of "The American system" defends the Enlightenment …
(2023-06-16). Homelessness: Structural Violence in a Rich Country. indybay.org The causes can be found in present social structures, prevailing property relations and mounting socio-economic crisis phenomena. Nowhere does the capitalist economic system fail so blatantly as in the supply of living space since apartments in Germany are treated like sausages, wall tapestries and throwaway handkerchiefs.
(2023-06-16). Saturday 6/17: Abolitionist walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (we meet in the lobby)…
(2023-06-16). Wednesday 6/14: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org Amphitheater outside Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-06-16). Book review: "The Revolutionary Science of Marxism-Leninism" is all about theory to transform the world. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — The Revolutionary Science of Marxism-Leninism, published by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, is a concise and fantastic book detailing the fundamentals of Marxism. Written by J. Sykes, the book is an excellent introduction for those looking to learn the science of revolution, the history, methods and outlook of scientific socialism. It breaks down complex questions of philosophy, organizing and others into easily understandable terms, making it good for beginners and an excellent primer for those who already have a grasp on Marxism-Leninism and are looking to sharpen their understa…
(2023-06-16). Monday 6/19: Free Drag Workshop. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space | 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2023-06-16). Saturday 6/17: Marxist Transgender Liberation and LGBTQ Rights in Actually Existing Socialist Countries. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center (48 S 7th St #101, San Jose, CA 95112)…
(2023-06-16). Wednesday 7/12: San Francisco Frozen Film Festival. indybay.org The Cut Outdoor Cinema: 250 MAIN ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105…
(2023-06-16). Monday 6/19: ILWU Local 10 Juneteenth Event With Danny Glover & Angela Davis. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point | San Francisco…
(2023-06-16). Imperial innovators win big at Mayor's Entrepreneur Competition. imperial.ac.uk Three Imperial student teams have won prizes at this year's Mayor's Entrepreneur Competition.
(2023-06-16). In Ukraine, it's coming down to an endless war of position. indybay.org Russia sees itself as existentially threatened – regardless of whether NATO and the West ever had and have in mind to attack Russia. What is relevant is what the Russian leadership and the majority of Russians are convinced of. Russia has long accused NATO of wanting to turn Ukraine into a Western bulwark on its border with Russia. | Since 2008, Russia has repeatedly made it clear to the West that this is unacceptable.
(2023-06-16). Sunday 6/25: People's March & Rally: Honor 1st Gay Liberation March by Roaring Our Voices & Music Fest. indybay.org Polk & Washington Streets | San Francisco, California 94109…
(2023-06-16). 2023 Juneteenth Holiday Legacy from our California State Capitol – City of Sacramento. indybay.org 2023 California Juneteenth Holiday Celebration offers an amazing opportunity towards truth and reconciliation as we celebrate freedom.
(2023-06-16). Wednesday 6/14: Frameline47 Juneteenth Program. indybay.org Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA…
(2023-06-16). West Asked Kiev to Kill as Many Russians as Possible — Ukrainian MD. dissidentvoice.org According to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Kiev's sponsors reportedly demanded that the regime eliminate as many Russians as possible as a condition for sending weapons. The case shows how the West really does not expect a Ukrainian victory on the battlefield, only seeking to weaken Russia as much as possible. Kiev's defense chief Aleksey …
(2023-06-16). Tuesday 6/20: Seniors Are the Fastest-Growing Homeless Group. They Badly Need Services. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwdTzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09; Meeting ID: 864 6575 2525; Passcode: 465295…
(2023-06-16). Big Pharma and Direct-to-Consumer Advertising. dissidentvoice.org 
Since 1997, the U.S. is one of only two countries (the other being New Zealand) that allows direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for health products like medications and procedures. Such DTC advertising in the U.S. increased from $2.1 billion in 1997 to $9.6 billion in 2016 — and continues to rise. And you wonder why two-thirds of …
(2023-06-16). Thursday 6/22: Reclaiming Our Bodies: A Night of Art for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org CounterPulse | 80 Turk Street | San Francisco, CA, 94102…
(2023-06-16). Friday 6/16: Understanding the Escalating Repression of the #StopCopCity Movement. indybay.org Online via Zoom | Register at www.nlg.org/civicrm/event/register/?id=60 | Live captioning provided…
(2023-06-16). Wednesday 7/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2023-06-16). Raid at Ox Sam Camp at Thacker Pass: Lithium Americas Illegally Seized Eagle Feathers. indybay.org Ox Sam Camp's Sacred Eagle Staff and Ceremonial Items were illegally confiscated and in the possession of Lithium Americas of Canada security before these were retrieved after the raid on the camp. The foreign mining company is being pushed by Biden as "green energy." It is now digging into the burial places of the Paiute Massacre Site for lithium, in violation of federal law.
(2023-06-16). As Shippers Call for Biden to Intervene in Longshore Negotiations All Out on Juneteenth. indybay.org West Coast rank and file ILWU members and retirees are supporting a strike on Juneteenth June 19 until longshore workers get a contract. They have been working without a contract since last July.
(2023-06-16). Tuesday 6/13: Americonned Screened At SF Roxie With Panelists After The Film. indybay.org Screening of Americonned with a panel after the film.
(2023-06-16). Sunday 6/25: Join the Reproductive Justice Contingent at People's March SF. indybay.org Starting point: Polk Street and Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 | Look for the banner: WE DEMAND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE…
(2023-06-16). Friday 6/16: 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…
(2023-06-16). Yuri Bezmenov: The four stages of Marxist ideological subversion. expose-news.com In an interview with G. Edward Griffin in 1984, former KGB informant and Soviet journalist Yuri Bezmenov discussed the four stages of "ideological subversion" created by radical Marxists to indoctrinate and weaken …
(2023-06-16). Sunday 7/9: Film Screening – "Finite: The Climate Of Change" indybay.org The Roxy Theater, 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-06-16). The Emergence of a New Non-Alignment. dissidentvoice.org 
Sahej Rahal (India), Juggernaut, 2019. A new mood of defiance in the Global South has generated bewilderment in the capitals of the Triad (the United States, Europe, and Japan), where officials are struggling to answer why governments in the Global South have not accepted the Western view of the conflict in Ukraine or universally supported …
(2023-06-16). Working Films and National Labor Leaders Announce Short Film Fund to Support Worker-Led Organizing. indybay.org Working Films, in collaboration with Amazon Labor Union, North Carolina AFL-CIO, Starbucks Workers United, Union of Southern Service Workers, and United Farm Workers, are issuing a call for short films to amplify workers seeking to have their voices heard.
(2023-06-16). DOJ: Rampant Violence, Racism in Minneapolis PD Led to George Floyd's Murder. truthout.org The Department of Justice has released a scathing, 89-page report of the Minneapolis Police Department conducted after the police murder of George Floyd, shedding light on the culture of unlawful police violence and rampant racism that laid the groundwork for Floyd's murder three years ago. The report, released Friday, finds that the Minneapolis Police Department, referred to as MPD in the report… |
(2023-06-16). Arizona Is Extracting Steep Concessions to Thwart Navajo Nation's Water Rights. truthout.org The Dilkon Medical Center, a sprawling, $128 million facility on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, was completed a year ago. With an emergency room, pharmacy and housing for more than 100 staff members, the new hospital was cause for celebration in a community that has to travel long distances for all but the most basic health care. But there hasn't been enough clean water to fill a large tank that… |
(2023-06-16). Death of Track Star Tori Bowie Refocuses Nation on Black Maternal Health Crisis. truthout.org Olympic track star Tori Bowie was eight months pregnant and in labor when she died on May 2, according to an autopsy. She was alone in her home at the time and may have suffered from respiratory distress and eclampsia, a rare but life-threatening pregnancy complication. Her baby also died. Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist, was just 32 years old, and her death has led to an outpouring of grief… |
(2023-06-16). Number of Legal Abortions Fell by 94K in States With Bans in Months Post-"Dobbs" truthout.org New data shows that the number of legal abortions plummeted by the thousands in states that banned abortion after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last year, demonstrating the vast chilling effect that bans have had on people's ability to access the procedure. According to data from #WeCount analyzed by FiveThirtyEight, states that had an abortion ban in place for at least one week… |
(2023-06-16). Supreme Court May Soon Ban Affirmative Action — Here's What That Means. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to wipe out affirmative action in higher education any day now. If the erasure of a decades-old precedent occurs, the crucial question will be: How to bolster diversity on college campuses without the help of race-conscious policies? Universities will have to be creative, experts say, and consider approaches that will have an outsized impact on marginalized… |
(2023-06-16). Right-Wingers Push Death Penalty Reinstatement Bills as Part of Hardline Agenda. truthout.org As right-wing legislators accelerate their push for violent measures like banning abortion, outlawing trans health care and shutting down racial justice curricula, they're also advocating for another type of institutional violence: reinstating the death penalty, and making that penalty more likely to be carried out in states where it's already legal. The U.S. has long been trending toward fewer… |
(2023-06-16). More Than 1.2M Patients Have Been Booted Off Medicaid. Most Are Still Eligible. truthout.org A healthcare catastrophe is unfolding across the U.S. as states — now unrestrained by coverage rules enacted early in the coronavirus pandemic — continue to remove people from Medicaid at an alarming clip, mostly for procedural reasons unrelated to their eligibility for the program. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), which has been tracking Medicaid disenrollments since Congress and the Biden… |
(2023-06-16). The White House's Strategic Plan on Antisemitism Is Fatally Flawed. truthout.org A recently released White House strategic plan on combatting antisemitism, while including numerous mentions of "cross community solidarity" and the importance of combatting all forms of hate, fails to promote a framework that makes that kind of solidarity possible. The plan, in actuality, singles out antisemitism and, by extension, Jews, as requiring a special strategy — one that does not embrace… |
(2023-06-16). Anti-Trans Bills Spark Mass Migration as 130-260K Trans People Flee Home States. truthout.org As state legislatures across America proliferate anti-transgender legislation, a growing crisis is unveiling itself. Transgender individuals and their loved ones are increasingly criminalized by their home states and their care, banned. This is prompting a growing number to seek refuge elsewhere. The scale of this issue remained under wraps until a recent Data For Progress survey brought to light… |
(2023-06-16). Department of Justice Finds Racist Discrimination Practices in Minneapolis PD. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-16). Properties of El Salvador's former president seized. plenglish.com Former president Cristiani (1989-1994) governed the country for the Nationalist Republican Alliance Party (ARENA) and according to his critics, he came to power bankrupt and left as a millionaire. | The former president is today the target of the anti-corruption campaign launched by President Nayib Bukele on June 1 during his message to the nation for his four years in office. | According to Bukele, the increase in the amount occupied is due to the fact that Droguería Santa Lucía was valued at what the building was worth, but it is a company that sells tens of millions of dollars a year, and also has inventories…
(2023-06-16). Serbia formalizes arrest of Kosovar policemen and increases tension. plenglish.com Belgrade, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Serbian Justice ordered provisional imprisonment of three Kosovar policemen arrested last Wednesday, a fact that raised the tensions between Belgrade and Pristina in the middle of new demonstrations in the Kosovar north zone.
(2023-06-16). Nation makes leaps with floating wave energy. ecns.cn The development of the nation's offshore renewable energy made a leap forward on Wednesday as the country's first independently developed megawatt-scale floating wave energy generation device "Nankun" began trial operations in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.
(2023-06-16). Domestic eVTOL sector truly taking off. ecns.cn Two Chinese companies specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technologies are standouts at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF), which is being held from Thursday to Saturday.
(2023-06-16). Micron to invest over 4b yuan in Xi'an factory. ecns.cn US memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Friday that it will invest 4.3 billion yuan ($602.77 million) in its chip packaging and testing factory in Xi'an, Shaanxi province over the next few years.
(2023-06-16). China's first intelligent floating production storage and offloading vessel delivered in Jiangsu. ecns.cn China's first intelligent floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel "Offshore Oil 123" was delivered in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday. It marks a new progress in China's intelligent construction of an offshore oilfield.
(2023-06-16). Experts see steady FX in H2 on recovery outlook. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange market is more capable of maintaining steady performance in the second half of the year than in the past as a series of supportive policies are set to help economic recovery regain momentum.
(2023-06-16). Global publishers descend on Beijing for book fair. ecns.cn The 29th Beijing International Book Fair opened at the China National Convention Center on Thursday. With a theme of deepening exchanges and mutual learning, the five-day book fair features more than 200,000 book titles from 2,500 publishers from 56 countries and regions.
(2023-06-16). Jobs stable in May, but youth still struggling. ecns.cn The unemployment rate remained stable in May, hovering around 5 percent, but younger job seekers still face a tough outlook with structural imbalances in the job market.
(2023-06-16). China's push for regional peace hailed. ecns.cn China's proactive role in finding a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by initiating a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas offers new opportunities for resolving decades of discord, say analysts.
(2023-06-16). Chinese soccer fan's pitch antic goes viral. ecns.cn During a friendly soccer match between Australia and Argentina in Beijing Thursday, a Chinese fan ran onto the field to hug soccer legend Lionel Messi.
(2023-06-16). Beijing court looks to raise awareness of new types of drugs. ecns.cn A Beijing court said on Friday that it has seen a rising number of cases involving new types of drugs over the past five years, and called on residents to raise their awareness of these drugs and avoid them.
(2023-06-16). BRI creates more than 3,000 projects, 420,000 jobs for participating countries in decade: ministry. ecns.cn A decade on since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was announced, it has galvanized nearly $1 trillion of investment globally and created more than 3,000 projects and 420,000 jobs for participating countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the daily press conference on Thursday.
(2023-06-16). AIIB's efforts recognized by the world, FM spokesperson. ecns.cn AIIB recruits and manages its staff in accordance with the principles of openness, merit-based selection and transparency.
(2023-06-16). World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization to kick off in Shandong. ecns.cn The World Internet Conference (WIC) Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization will be held in Jining City in east China's Shandong Province from June 25 to 27, according to a press conference on Friday.
(2023-06-16). China plans raft of steps to boost growth. ecns.cn China will work further in implementing a raft of supportive measures to boost consumption, carry out the construction of major projects, and expedite the development of a modern industrial system to boost growth.
(2023-06-16). China to promptly formulate policies to restore, expand consumption: top economic planner. ecns.cn China will promptly formulate policies that restore and expand consumption, continuously improve consumption environment, and release the potential of service consumption.
(2023-06-16). Pink-mauve wild orchids discovered in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn More than 200 pink-mauve wild orchids, which are under first-class State protection were discovered in Inner Mongolia recently.
(2023-06-16). 29th Beijing International Book Fair attracts 2,500 exhibitors. ecns.cn More than 2,500 exhibitors took part in the book fair, displaying some 200,000 books.
(2023-06-16). Medals for Hangzhou Asian Games unveiled. ecns.cn The medals, named "Shan Shui," which translates to "Lake and Mountain," draw inspiration from the Liangzhu Culture, a testament to the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization, and represent the geographical features of Hangzhou.
(2023-06-16). Mysterious scenery of Ganquan Grand Canyon in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Sunshine casts into the Ganquan Grand Canyon, creating mysterious beauty in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The canyon on the loess plateau, formed by erosion from flash flooding, features amazing "flowing" shapes in towering rock.
(2023-06-16). Two-color water lily in full bloom in Nanjing. ecns.cn A water lily with two colors is in full bloom, drawing many visitors to Xuanwu Lake Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 15, 2023.
(2023-06-16). 150,000 evacuated as India and Pakistan brace for Cyclone Biparjoy. ecns.cn About 150,000 people have been evacuated as India and Pakistan braced for the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy.
(2023-06-16). Reporters from home and abroad impressed by Tibetan culture. ecns.cn A group of 20 journalists from 15 media groups visited Lhasa and experienced the charm of traditional Tibetan culture.
(2023-06-16). Exploring Shadow Puppet Art Museum in NW China's Shannxi. ecns.cn Xi'an Shadow Puppet Art Museum in northwest China's Shannxi Province displays a variety of shadow puppets, stage properties and scripts dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-16). First 500-kV zero-carbon substation in Chongqing enters operation. ecns.cn Chongqing's first 500-KV zero-carbon electricity substation officially entered operation on Wednesday, which is expected to significantly improve the regional power supply this summer. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-16). Mexico's MORENA Party congrats Prensa Latina on its 64th anniversary. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The MORENA Party, founded by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, congratulated Cuba's Prensa Latina News Agency on its 64th anniversary on Friday.
(2023-06-16). In Brazil, La Colmenita showed children's art of Cuban values. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Following the principle that today in every child, humanity is born and grows, La Colmenita, a Cuban children's theater company directed by Carlos Alberto Cremata, showed for the first time in Brazil its love and artistic magic.
(2023-06-16). Mexico can recover 650 million dollars stolen by García Luna. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Mexico has the possibility of recovering 650 million dollars stolen from the treasury by former Security Secretary Genaro García Luna invested in securities in Florida, United States, a senior official said today.
(2023-06-16). False Witnesses and Sinister Plots: Exposing the CIA Connection in the 'Chinese Police Station' Narrative. mintpressnews.com 
Kit Klarenberg reveals how much of the hysteria surrounding 'Chinese police stations' in the West is being fueled by a shadowy CIA-linked organization called Safeguard Defenders.
(2023-06-16). Fossil Fuel Giant Suncor Chooses Shareholders Over Breathable Air. levernews.com 
An oil refinery is poisoning the air in Colorado due to poor maintenance and inspection, according to a new report from federal environmental regulators. But instead of devoting money to deal with the problems, the refinery's owner, Suncor Energy, has massively increased payouts to shareholders — at the urging of one of the world's largest hedge funds.The case illustrates how Wall Street's investments in fossil fuels directly threatens the health of local residents and, in particular, vulnerable populations.The Canadian oil and gas giant Suncor has made headlines in recent years for a series of chemical re…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lfOkCWO5pNo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 12—18 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GRxb6-CyPxM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-06-16). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
(2023-06-16). Consumer Health: Men's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 12—18, which makes this a good time to learn about the top threats to men's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for men in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce…
(2023-06-16). Consumer Health: What do you know about headaches? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about headaches. Headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, radiate across the head from one point, or have a viselike quality. A headache may appear as a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache. Headaches can develop gradually or…
(2023-06-16). Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole — cell therapy for cartilage repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Growing up in the Netherlands, Daniel Saris, M.D., Ph.D., was exposed to the wonders of science at a young age. He listened to his father, a physicist, when he spoke at scientific conferences. His mother, an English teacher, encouraged learning about diverse societies. These experiences would grow into Dr. Saris' career as an orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine researcher. "I've always been intrigued with understanding how science and biology work and how we can use it…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I wake up in the morning and go to stand up, I have such excruciating pain in my heel that I have to sit back down on the edge of the bed. As the day goes on, it gets somewhat better, but my heel is still tender. What can be causing the pain? ANSWER: "My heel is killing me!" is, without a doubt, one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spinal arthritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have started having stiffness in my back. I have become much less flexible and sometimes even have a hard time looking over my shoulder. I remember my grandparents complaining about arthritis in their knees and hands — and the pain they had later in life. Could I be developing arthritis in my spine? Is there anything I can do? ANSWER: Arthritis is a condition that can develop…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does menopause cause brain fog? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause can bring on an array of symptoms from hot flashes and night sweats to weight gain. But can it cause problems with memory? Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling, assistant director of Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Center, explains the connection between menopause and brain fog. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/k-FxySlqK8Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-16). Ouch! I've burned my hand on a hot pan — now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's easy to get a burn on your arm or hand from a hot pan while cooking. Extremely hot water — over 110 degrees Fahrenheit — can cause burns, as can stoves, fires, hot food and the sun. Most burns are minor and you can manage them at home, but it's important to know the signs of a more serious burn. More severe burns can cause serious complications and may require emergency treatment. One of…
(2023-06-16). Men's health: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares key symptoms to act on. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life and are important to mention to their physicians. Vikas Mehta, MBChB, a general medicine doctor at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes several physical signs that are worth following up on. Dr. Vikas Mehta "For men, very often the symptoms that affect their lives are things that they are not very comfortable talking to others…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 4 on Forbes' 'America's Best Employers for New Graduates' list. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of "America's Best Employers for New Graduates" and No. 1 in the "Healthcare & Social Industry" category. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. They surveyed more than 28,000 young and early career professionals in the U.S. with…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood eczema. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old son has a new rash on his arms and back. His doctor said it looks like eczema. He is itching nonstop and that creates red, raw skin. It seems to be worse while he's lying in bed. No one in the house is getting good sleep because he's so uncomfortable. What can I do to help him feel better and get some rest? ANSWER: Itchy and uncomfortable skin is bothersome for adults,…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves enabling projects for Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is a multiyear strategic initiative to help achieve the Mayo Clinic's strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care. The project reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to the City of Rochester and State of Minnesota. The initiative focuses on reimagining Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus, which includes adding state-of-the-art, flexible physical spaces to allow full integration of digital technology to better support the evolving needs of patients,…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic receives top honors for environmental excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and leadership in sustainability practices through its Environmental Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Rochester received the Top 25 Award, Practice Greenhealth's highest honor for hospitals for…
(2023-06-16). Mayo Clinic Social Innovation Grant to address health care disparities accepting applications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023. The grant, sponsored by Mayo Clinic's Department of Medicine, will be awarded to digital innovation projects that improve health, enhance health care delivery, and promote greater health equity in the greater Rochester…
(2023-06-16). Expert advice on breathing issues due to wildfire smoke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Photo credit: Paula Zack Rochester, NY sky Breathing for residents across certain regions of the U.S. is becoming increasingly difficult as wildfires continue to spread across large portions of several Canadian provinces, according to news reports. "Because of the upper-level winds in the areas involved, exposure to wildfire smoke can even occur if a person is located several hundred miles away from the actual fire," says Dr. Clayton Cowl, a Mayo Clinic pulmonologist and clinical…
(2023-06-16). Reminding men of the importance of screenings during Men's Health Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — June is National Men's Health Month, which is a great time to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and learn which screenings you might be due for. Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their health care team. "This is a problem because early detection of a…
(2023-06-16). Celery: Not just for veggie trays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Celery often is relegated to veggie trays where its built-in scoop makes it ideal for dipping. It's also used to add extra crunch to holiday stuffing, or tuna or chicken salad. But celery offers far more. Low in calories, rich in nutrients Celery is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie food. Two stalks of celery contain only 15 calories. Aside from its low calorie count, celery contains dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamins A and…
(2023-06-16). Candidata presidencial: Ecuador necesita a Revolución Ciudadana. telesurtv.net La candidata presidencial por el movimiento Revolución Ciudadana afirmó que su objetivo es trabajar por el bienestar de la población.
(2023-06-16). Accidente vial deja 15 muertos en Manitoba, Canadá. telesurtv.net Los heridos fueron trasladados al hospital; entre ellos se encuentran los conductores de los vehículos que colisionaron.
(2023-06-16). Argentina's Main Problem is the IMF Debt: VP Fernandez. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Vice President Cristina Fernandez-Kirchner reiterated that Argentina's main problem is the US$45 billion debt contracted by former President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | RELATED: | "We need to conscientiously promote a dialogue between all political forces to address the issue of indebtedness with the IMF because that is Argentina's main problem, and we di…
(2023-06-16). Ecuador Needs the Citizen Revolution: Luisa Gonzalez. telesurenglish.net During an exclusive interview with teleSUR on Thursday, presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez asserted that Ecuador needs a government led by the Citizen Revolution to regain the path of development. | RELATED: | "Ecuador is so devastated that it needs the Citizen Revolution. We managed to recover our homeland in 2007 when we assumed the Presidency. There was a country without hope and devastated, a country where citizens migrated becau…
(2023-06-16). EVP Delcy Rodriguez Calls for Oil Market De-Dollarization. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, at the XXVI International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2023, Delcy Rodríguez, Executive Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, questioned the current international energy trade and called for the de-dollarization of the market. | Related: | During her speech at the forum, Rodríguez recalled the proposal of the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "to have inter-regional trade in local currencies at the s…
(2023-06-16). Finland to Have the Most Conservative Government in Its History. telesurenglish.net The agreement reached on Thursday night between the four major right-wing parties in Finland will result in the formation of the most conservative government in the recent history of this Nordic country, according to local media. | RELATED: | The coalition is composed of the conservative party Kokoomus, the far-right True Finns – the second-largest force in the country, the Swedish People's Party (SFP) – representi…
(2023-06-16). Putin Thanks the United Arab Emirates for Mediation in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked his Emirati counterpart, Mohamed bin Zayed, for his country's mediation in prisoner exchanges and other humanitarian matters between Russia and Ukraine. | RELATED: | "I would like to thank you for your efforts to resolve the humanitarian issues related to the events in Ukraine," Putin told him in a meeting held on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International E…
(2023-06-16). The UN Condemns the Assassination of West Darfur Governor. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, expressed his dismay over the assassination of the governor of West Darfur, Jamis Abdala Abkar, and stated that his security was the responsibility of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who had him in custody. | RELATED: | The assassination occurred on Wednesday just hours after he was detained by the paramilitary forces…
(2023-06-16). Tornado Hits Perryton Town in Texas, 3 Dead & About 100 Injured. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, in Perryton, a small city in the south-central U.S. state of Texas, local authorities reported that at least three people were killed, and various others injured after the tornado cut through some of the main areas of the town about 5: 10 pm local time. | Related: | According to Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher, at least one person was killed in a mobile home park that took a "direct hit" from a strong tornado, and two people…
(2023-06-16). UN Relief Chief: Humanitarian Situation in Sudan Deteriorating. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, in an official statement, UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said that the humanitarian situation across Sudan continues to deteriorate as the conflict in the country enters its third month. | Related: | Official data show that around 1.7 million people are internally displaced, close to half a million people have sought refuge outside Sudan, hundreds of civilians have been killed and thousands have bee…
(2023-06-16). Venezuela: A New International Economic Order Key for WT. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, in Russia, on the XXVI ST. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2023, Delcy Rodríguez, Executive Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, said that the construction of a new international economic order is part of the key to the regionalization of world trade. | Related: | "The call is to de-dollarize international trade, the crude oil trade (…), we are already beginning to see Arab countries and Gulf countri…
(2023-06-16). Cornel West's presidential candidacy is 'for the least of these'. therealnews.com 
Dr. Cornel West is running for president. In a wide-ranging conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, West lays out a political vision centering "the least of these." Rejecting the corporate duopoly and its two wings—a neofascist Republican party, and the neoliberal Democrats—West calls for a multiracial alliance of poor and working people against militarism, corporatism, racism, and all other forms of bigotry and oppression. | Editor's Note: Since the time this interview was recorded, Dr. Cornel West has announced his intention to seek the Green Party nomination for presidential candidate, rathe…
(2023-06-16). The right is better than the left at storytelling, but we can fix that. therealnews.com 
Editor's note: Unfortunately, the original audio recording of this event contained a significant amount of echo picking up from the multiple microphones. We have done our best to diminish the echo interference while still maintaining listenable audio quality. |
(2023-06-16). A parked car. A Nebraska cop. And his unexpected break-in? therealnews.com 
Bradley was finishing a walk with his dog along a nature trail near the rural town of Plattsmouth, Nebraska when local police suddenly pulled him over. When the officers immediately went for Bradley's center console and produced a CBD pipe, he knew something was off. When he confronted the police, they admitted they'd searched his parked car while he was away—and then waited for him so they could pull him over while driving. Police Accountability Report examines this disturbing case, and what it says about the activities police departments devote their bloated budgets toward. | Production: Stephen Jan…
(2023-06-16). Singapore hosted another Shangri-La Dialogue. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-16). Monday 6/12: 6/12 EBPG Potluck! permaculture counseling. indybay.org 1121 64th st oak-land, CA…
(2023-06-16). Will Plant Workers Strike For The Right To Strike Over Grievances? popularresistance.org Erie, Pennsylvania – "What do you think of the company's contract proposals?" asked a man at the head of a contingent of workers marching through the mile-long, mile-wide Wabtec locomotive factory. | "F— you!" responded members of United Electrical Workers (UE) Local 506, their voices echoing off the walls. | A few blocks down at Irish Cousins, the bar across from the union hall, one patron's "How are you doing?" was answered by another with "Waiting on the word." | It was the afternoon of Friday, June 9, and 1,400 workers were preparing for the possibility that when their contract expired at midnight, they…
(2023-06-16). Colombia: President Petro Denounces Semana Magazine's False Accusations of Money Hoarding. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-16). Venezuela: Far-Right María Corina Machado vs. Opposition Primaries Commission. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan far-right opposition leader of the Vente Venezuela party, María Corina Machado, began bickering with the far-right opposition commission for primaries, the self-styled "National Primaries Commission" (CNP). The opposition leader attacked the fact that the participation of the National Electoral Council (CNE) in the internal opposition elections—as a technical tool—had been requested by the CNP. | The campaign command of María Corina Machado questioned the CNP with a new statement made this Tuesday, June 14. According to the text, "there is no clarity" about what the technical specifications…
(2023-06-16). The Heat: Western Sanctions. america.cgtn.com 
More than a quarter of the world is under economic sanctions. But are they effective? And who bears the brunt of these measures? The United States and Western powers consider sanctions a diplomatic tool. Its targets consider sanctions economic blackmail, if not a form of …
(2023-06-16). Desperate Crowd Funding For Ukraine War? Israel To Make First Merkava Tank Sale. southfront.org 
March 20, 2008. a Merkava tank during a training day held in the Golan Heights for the 188th Armored Brigade. Photography by Neil Cohen, IDF Spokesperson's Film Unit. | Israel is in talks to sell hundreds of its used Merkava main battle tanks to two countries, including one in Europe, head of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate in the Israeli Ministry of Defense revealed on June 15. | Yair Kulas told the Calcalist financial paper that his directorate, also known as SIB…
(2023-06-16). Israel To Make First Merkava Tank Sale To Two Countries, One Of Which Is European. southfront.org March 20, 2008. a Merkava tank during a training day held in the Golan Heights for the 188th Armored Brigade. Photography by Neil Cohen, IDF Spokesperson's Film Unit. | Israel is in talks to sell hundreds of its used Merkava main battle tanks to two countries, including one in Europe, head of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate in the Israeli Ministry of Defense revealed on June 15. | Yair Kulas told the Calcalist financial paper that his directorate, also known as SIB…
(2023-06-16). Jordanian Army Shot Down Drone Carrying Weapons Over Border With Syria. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 16, the Jordanian military announced that it had shot down a drone carrying weapon parts from Syria over its side of the border. | A statement reported by state news agency Petra said that troops from the Eastern Military Region downed the drone that had crossed illegally into the kingdom's territory. The confiscated weapons parts were transferred to the concerned authorities, said the statement. | This was the second time in a week when the Jordanian army downed a drone over t…
(2023-06-16). Russian Fighter Jets Flew Over U.S. Garrison In Southeastern Syria After F-22 Deployment. southfront.org 
Su-35 fighter — © Marina Lystseva/TASS | On June 16, Russian fighter jets carried out a series of sorties over the United States garrison in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | Around 200 U.S. troops are usually deployed at al-Tanf, which blocks a strategic highway linking the Syrian capital, Damascus, with Baghdad, the capital of neighboring Iraq. The U.S.-led coalition maintains a 55-kilometer no-fly zone around the garrison. | The London-based…
(2023-06-16). Russian MoD Reveals Targets, Results Of Israel's Last Attack On Syria. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The Russian Ministry of Defense has provided new details on the On June 15, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy head of the ministry's Center for Reconciliation in Syria, said that two F-15 fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force carried out the attack."On June 14 … two IDF [Israeli Defense…
(2023-06-16). Russian MoD Shares Details On Rewards Paid For Troops For Destroying Ukrainian Equipment (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | More than 10,000 Russian service members have been paid awards for destroying or capturing military equipment since the launch of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on June 16."Since the special military operation was launched, more than 10,000 service members of Russia's Armed Forces have received special [award] payments for personally destroying or capturing enemy military equipment," the ministry said in a statement.
(2023-06-16). U.S. Troops Injured In Northeastern Syria Helicopter Incident Were From Delta Force — Report. southfront.org 
An MH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during the Jackal Stone 2010 exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christopher A. Calvert ñ Photo approved for Public release by SOCEUR PAO ñ MAJ James Gregory) | The 22 United States troops who were wounded in the
(2023-06-16). Ukraine Suffers More Losses On The Front, Reports Attack On Kiev (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces reported sustained more losses in equipment and manpower on June 15 and 16 while attempting to advance in the Zaporozhye and south Donetsk sectors as a part of their so-called spring counteroffensive. | The Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Ukrainian troops attempted to attack in the south Donetsk and Donetsk sectors more than once in the last 24 hours. | In Vremevka salient, heavy fighting took place in the areas of Rovnopol and Urozhaynoye in Donetsk…
(2023-06-16). Biden Proposes "Israel Model" For Ukraine Instead Of NATO Membership. southfront.org 
Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | The Biden administration is considering proposing an "Israel model" for Ukraine in NATO. This deal would be a limited commitment and would not include a guarantee of collective defence. At the same time, media reports indicate that the White House is committed to providing more military aid to Ukraine, regardless of the outcome of its counteroffensive, which is evidently failing. | Acc…
(2023-06-16). At What Point Should the US Government be Considered Illegitimate? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-16). Unequal Justice: The Supreme Court's Ruling on Voting Rights Is Not as Good as It Seems. progressive.org At first glance, the Court's ruling in Allen v. Milligan, released on June 8, appears to be a far-reaching victory for voting rights. But it's always important to read the fine print.
(2023-06-16). The New Atlas LIVE: Mark Sleboda Explains Ukraine's Offensive as it Enters Week 3. thealtworld.com Mark Sleboda is an international relations and security expert living in Russia. Today he talks about Ukraine's long-anticipated offensive as it enters week 3.
(2023-06-16). Book Launch Presentation: The Purity Fetish and the Crisis of Western Marxism. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Jun 13, 2023 | This is a transcript from Carlos Garrido's presentation at the book launch of recent book, The Purity Fetish and the Crisis of Western Marxism. | In an 1875
(2023-06-16). How to Design Cell Penetrating Peptides? indybay.org Although the molecular design of cell-penetrating peptides is currently reported in the literature in great detail, translating them into the clinical setting remains a formidable challenge. The field of application of cell-penetrating peptides is vast and evolving, and deeper mechanistic exploration has led to an increase in the complexity of the molecular design.
(2023-06-16). New Wave Of Protests Begin As US Troops Enter Perú. popularresistance.org As the parliamentary coup against democratically elected president Pedro Castillo enters its sixth month, the people of Perú continue the protests and begin a new wave of coordinated actions throughout the country to prepare for a third Takeover of Lima in July. Despite the coup regime's various attempts to stifle the uprising that began December 7th and has continued both in the capital city of Lima and in the outer provinces and regions, despite the Supreme Court ruling declaring protests are not a protected right and Congress trying to take Perú out of the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights , the people…
(2023-06-16). Covid mRNA Vaccine and Pregnancy: Leading to Miscarriage or Stillbirth! globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-15). Work starts on world's largest PV base in Shaanxi, step toward national energy goals. ecns.cn Construction of a photovoltaic (PV) facility that will make monocrystalline silicon wafers with annual output of 100 gigawatts (GW) and monocrystalline cells with annual output of 50 GW started on Thursday in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-06-15). China ready to work with Palestine on goals. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is ready to work with Palestine to push for concrete outcomes in promoting the two countries' newly established strategic partnership, as he met with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Beijing.
(2023-06-15). Young people seek partners, but not necessarily for romance. ecns.cn The term "dazi" has become especially popular online, with many social media users posting their requirements as they seek partners who share similar interests to themselves.
(2023-06-15). Flame lit for Asian Games as 100-day countdown starts. ecns.cn The flame for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, was lit in an elaborate ceremony on Thursday, marking the start of the 100-day countdown to the opening of the sporting extravaganza.
(2023-06-15). Experts call for new round of stimulus. ecns.cn It is now the right time for China to roll out a new round of economic stimulus, with private investment a key focus, as faltering recovery momentum has intensified employment pressures while the United States has paused interest rate hikes…
(2023-06-15). Ambassador urges young people to get to know China. ecns.cn The gathering, a fundraising reception, attracted around 100 guests from the British and UK Chinese communities, mostly from the education and business sectors.
(2023-06-15). 41 satellites lifted in one go, setting record. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 2D carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon to send a total of 41 satellites into space, setting a new national record for the most spacecraft transported on a single mission.
(2023-06-15). Premier's European tour to bolster ties, ministry says. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang will start a European tour on Sunday, his first overseas visit since taking office in March.
(2023-06-15). Argentina wins friendly match as fans give warmest of welcomes in Beijing. ecns.cn From the sea of fans at the airport when they landed, to the deafening cheers at the packed Workers' Stadium on Thursday, megastar Lionel Messi and the World Cup-winning Argentina soccer squad were given the warmest of welcomes in Beijing.
(2023-06-15). FDI sees small jump from Jan-May. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment into the Chinese mainland in terms of actual use nudged up 0.1 percent year-on-year to 574.81 billion yuan (about $80.16 billion) during the January-May period, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2023-06-15). Jade medals unveiled for Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn Drawing inspiration from ancient Chinese jade, Hangzhou unveiled the official medals for the 19th Asian Games on Thursday to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the opening of the continental sporting gala.
(2023-06-15). Gates Foundation renews partnership on global health. ecns.cn The Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Thursday a renewed collaboration with the Beijing municipal government and Tsinghua University to support the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute in its efforts to improve health outcomes worldwide through lifesaving therapies for infectious diseases.
(2023-06-15). Dampened expectations hover over Blinken's visit. ecns.cn The playing down of expectations by the United States of any breakthrough from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to Beijing reflects its domestic politics and the tensions between the two nations.
(2023-06-15). Straits Forum receives more than 5,000 attendees from Taiwan. ecns.cn The 15th Straits Forum held its first press conference on Thursday in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province.
(2023-06-15). China Space Station rolls out first-ever extravehicular radiation biology experiment payload. ecns.cn The China Space Station has successfully rolled out its first extravehicular radiation biology experimental payload outside Mengtian lab module, which is a device designed to study biological experiments under space exposure.
(2023-06-15). Palace Museum issues new rules, bans commercial photography to avoid 'off-track' activities. ecns.cn The Palace Museum, one of Beijing's most visited cultural landmarks, issued a notice on Thursday specifying multiple new visiting rules including a ban on "interviews" and "commercial photography."
(2023-06-16). China lifts bans on imports of Polish, Belgian beef from cattle under 30 months old. ecns.cn China lifted the imports bans on Polish and Belgian beef from cattle less than 30 months old according to relevant rules of the World Organization for Animal Health and risk assessment results.
(2023-06-16). New HSR linking Yangtze cities charges ahead. ecns.cn China's high-speed railway expansion charged ahead on Thursday with a new line that is expected to slash travel times in eastern China, which is entering the final preparation stage before going into official operation in September.
(2023-06-16). AIIB widely recognized, Beijing says. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin dismissed Ottawa's criticism of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on Thursday and said the Beijing-headquartered bank enjoys a widely recognized reputation as an employer with staff members coming from 65 countries and economies.
(2023-06-16). Industry reposes confidence in Russia's economic recovery. ecns.cn The 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, being held under the theme "Sovereign Development as the Basis of a Just World: Joining Forces for Future Generations", opened on Wednesday.
(2023-06-16). Experts call for more eased policies in realty. ecns.cn Major Chinese cities saw new home prices in May grow at a slower pace than the previous month and pre-owned home prices dip month-on-month, triggering market expectations of more policy optimization.
(2023-06-16). Support for exports, consumption to sustain growth momentum. ecns.cn China should step up policy support to shore up exports and boost domestic consumption for sustaining growth and economic recovery amid multiple headwinds including stubbornly high inflation abroad and shrinking external demand.
(2023-06-16). Policies to spur industrial internet. ecns.cn China will draft new policies to promote the development of the industrial internet — a tech frontier in which all major economies are scrambling to establish a beachhead — as it is widely seen as a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution.
(2023-06-16). Nation's global initiatives praised at rights forum. ecns.cn Global initiatives for development, security and civilization proposed by China have created an alternative structure to the one that is now leading to global conflict, said experts at a forum on human rights.
(2023-06-16). Renewable energy should not be 'next semiconductor' in U.S.-China competition: experts. ecns.cn A commentary published on Wednesday by the Brookings Institution pointed out that preventing U.S.-China clean tech collaboration from turning into the "next semiconductor" is vital for the fate of a planet facing increasing climate challenges.
(2023-06-16). Chinese premier to visit Germany, France, attend consultation, summit: ministry. ecns.cn With close exchanges between the two countries' leaders and practical cooperation being deepened in various areas, the partnership has shown strong resilience and vitality…
(2023-06-16). Honduras notifies Taiwan DPP authorities of end to FTA. ecns.cn Honduras has officially notified the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the island of Taiwan that it will end a free trade agreement (FTA) with the island in six months.
(2023-06-16). Commercialization of 6G expected to be realized around 2030 in China: observers. ecns.cn The next-generation 6G is the main trend for the development of the global mobile communication industry, and now, the world's major economies are competing in 6G research and development in order to lead the new tech.
(2023-06-16). Don't Be Fooled by Rainbow Capitalism, Says Legendary Black Trans Activist. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-16). Joe Lauria: Assange's Most Critical Moment. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-16). Milley Predicts Long, 'Very Violent' Ukrainian Counteroffensive. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-16). Norman Solomon: Bipartisan Obsession With War. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-16). The Climate Crisis Is on Track to Push One-Third of Humanity Out of its Most Livable Environment. scheerpost.com 
The data suggests the world is fast approaching a tipping point, after which even small increases in average global temperature will begin to have dramatic effects.
(2023-06-16). El Supremo condena a Irene Montero a pagar 18.000 euros al ex marido de María Sevilla. indybay.org El Supremo condena a Irene Montero a pagar 18.000 euros al ex marido de María Sevilla por presentarle sin pruebas como un maltratador…
(2023-06-16). CIA Didn't Believe Russia Was Behind Nord Stream Attack. thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several topics from around the globe, including the Wall Street Journal's latest revelation about the CIA doubting Russia's involvement in the Nord Stream sabotage attack. | Mark Sleboda — Military and Political Analyst | Misty Winston — Radio and Podcast Host | Elijah Magnier — Veteran War Correspondent | Ted Rall — Host of The Final Countdown | In the first hour, military analyst Mark Sleboda spoke to the Fault Lines team about the Wall Street Journal article about the CIA knowing Russia was not behind the Nord Str…
(2023-06-16). The Beatles come together again thanks to Artificial Intelligence. plenglish.com London, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The members of the legendary group The Beatles come together again today thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will make their latest recording available to their admirers, reported one of its members.
(2023-06-16). Diferencias de derechos entre hombres y mujeres en españa. indybay.org Diferencias de derechos entre hombres y mujeres en españa. Más de 300 derechos entre hombres y mujeres en España…
(2023-06-16). Selected Articles: Turbo Gastric Cancer: Diagnosis to Death in 12 Days, Tragic Story of a 49-year-old Army Nurse. globalresearch.ca 
By "Turbo cancer" is a non-medical term that has arisen to describe very aggressiv…
(2023-06-16). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-06-16). Community pushes back against Geelong City Council's proposed cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). The company you keep: PwC scandal engulfs government. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Dramatic Arctic sea ice melt should not be a shock. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Jonno Sriranganathan: 'Aim for reforms that open up space for deeper radical change'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Kohei Saito: Why we need an ecosocialist future. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Labor must be pushed on its inadequate housing plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). 'NIMBY' name calling is a developer distraction. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Protestors call on Vic Labor to save Barak Beacon housing estate. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Public housing residents suspend occupation, call on minister to save their homes. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Rich countries owe US$192 trillion in climate reparations to global South. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Swaziland: Campaign launched for release of political prisoners. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Unions step up push for 'same job, same pay' rule. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-16). Monday 6/19: ILWU Local 10 whoJuneteenth Event With Danny Glover & Angela Davis. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point | San Francisco…
(2023-06-16). Kiev pressuring Brazil to attend "Peace Summit" infobrics.org Zelensky's aide contacts Brazilian media and officials to emphasize invitation for the event.
(2023-06-16). A Marxist Just Became the Head of Austria's Social Democratic Party. jacobin.com Andreas Babler, a Marxist who has described the EU as a worse military alliance than NATO, is the new head of Austria's Social Democratic Party.
(2023-06-16). EU Advances AI Rules Restricting Facial Recognition. popularresistance.org Digital rights groups on Wednesday applauded lawmakers across the European Union after they passed a draft law that would strictly regulate the use of artificial intelligence including facial recognition technology and chatbots, potentially setting a new standard for protecting the public from the misuse of AI—but noted that some provisions could exclude vulnerable people. | The European Parliament passed a major legislative hurdle as it voted in favor of the draft rules in the Artificial Intelligence Act, with 499 lawmakers supporting the provisions, 28 opposing, and 93 abstaining from voting.
(2023-06-16). New Research Examines Restrictions On Incarcerated Journalists In US Prisons. thedissenter.org 
A briefing from the Prison Policy Initiative documents many of the restrictions that prisons in the United States impose to prevent journalism from incarcerated individuals. | Fourteen states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Virginia—have a "total ban on business and compensation." That means they do not allow incarcerated journalists or writers to receive payment for their work. The United States government's Federal Bureau of Prisons has what is described as an "explici…
(2023-06-16). Will Erie Locomotive Plant Workers Strike for the Right to Strike over Grievances? labornotes.org
(2023-06-16). Alex Saab's Illegal Detention Reaches 3 Years. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-16). Iran and Venezuela Sign 25 Agreements in Caracas (+Trump Confession). orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-16). Activists From Coast To Coast Demand Biden End Fossil Fuel Era. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-16). What It's Like Experiencing Homelessness in the Pacific Northwest. progressive.org
(2023-06-16). Fixing an American mess: China, Iran, Pakistan link up to secure Afghanistan. thecradle.co
(2023-06-16). Europe Reverses Prior Statement 'We are at war against Russia'. theduran.com
(2023-06-16). Spy on your fellow (pro-Palestinian) students to get a scholarship. yvesengler.com
(2023-06-16). Ingresa en prisión el subsahariano detenido por una agresión sexual en Irún. indybay.org El subsahariano fue arrestado el 9 de junio, acusado de agredir sexualmente a una mujer en Irún el pasado 28 de mayo…
(2023-06-16). Susanna Griso, preocupada porque el sirio que acuchilló 6 niños en es un regalo para lepen. indybay.org Un refugiado sirio solicitante de asilo acuchilla a 6 niños y un adulto en un parque de la localidad de Annecy. El atacante ha sido arrestado…
(2023-06-16). Un magrebí apuñala a un Policía en una comisaría de Pontevedra. indybay.org El atacante, muy alterado, entró armado con un cuchillo y un cúter en la comisaría de la Policía Nacional en Pontevedra e hirió a un agente | Policía herido por un magrebí en Pontevedra. Agentes de la Policía Nocional de Pontevedra ha detenido esta mañana a un magrebí que, notablemente alterado y violento, entró en una comisaría armado con un cuchillo y un cúter.
(2023-06-16). Aleks of Black Mountain Analysis Snags Me For A Chat. sonar21.com I was honored to be interviewed today by Aleks of Black Mountain Analysis. He is a Serb living in Europe. Enjoy.
(2023-06-16). When More Is Not Better — YOu Can't Polish a Turd. sonar21.com 
Conventional wisdom claims the aphorism, "You can't polish a turd," came from sailors who were given an impossible task of trying to shine something that was dull and slippery. Someone…
(2023-06-16). Asia-Pacific Is Where China-Russia "No Limits" Partnership Will be Put to Test. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-06-16). Questioning the Quad's Rhetoric. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-06-16). Climate Campaigners Outraged At Shell Maintaining Oil Production Levels. popularresistance.org Shell has announced that it plans to maintain oil production levels until 2030. Green campaigners were outraged at the news from the British energy giant. Climate activists were also aghast at the company's massive payout for shareholders. | In 2021, based on output from 2019, Shell flagged a crude output reduction of between 1 and 2 % per year. This was supposed to be part of its carbon neutrality plan. However, on the 14 June the company said that production would remain stable until 2030. The Guardian reported that: | Shell will invest $40bn in oil and gas production between 2023 and 2035, compared with betwee…
(2023-06-16). Gaza: Amnesty Calls on ICC to Investigate Israel for War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-16). Since The Friday Is Coming… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
I want to remind people again, that before 2001: A Space Odyssey Russians (Soviets) have been doing it all a decade before. It is really amazing to watch a famous Soviet Sci-Fi from 1959
(2023-06-16). China's LGBT Community Doesn't Need Western 'Gay Pride'. orinocotribune.com 
By Cyril Ip — Jun 13, 2023 | For LGBT people in China, sexuality is part, not all, of who they are as their familial role and national identity take precedence. What they want most is love and acceptance, not pride parades | For years before my recent trip to Chengdu, friends from the mainland had told me that the Sichuan capital was also known colloquially as China's " During my five days in the city, I saw plen…
(2023-06-16). Politicization of Culture Against Cuban Poet Rejected in France. orinocotribune.com Christian Rodríguez, responsible for international relations of the La France Insoumise (LFI) party, questioned the censorship against Cuban poet Nancy Morejón—made due to her political stance in support of the Cuban revolution—in the recently concluded Paris Poetry Market. | "No one has the right to suppress an artist or intellectual's talent because of their political thinking," Rodríguez told Prensa Latina this Monday, June 12, commenting on the decision adopted by the event, held from June 7 to 11, to withdraw her honorary president status. | He reiterated that Morejón—a winner of the 2001 N…
(2023-06-16). Alex Saab's Illegal Detention Reaches Three Years. popularresistance.org This Monday marked three years of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab's illegal detention in a United States prison, in a case in which violations of international law and diplomatic conventions by the US regime stand out. | On June 12, 2020, Alex Saab was traveling to Iran on a diplomatic mission for the Venezuelan government to negotiate medical supplies and food for the Venezuelan people amid the crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the strengthening of illegal US and European sanctions. | The Venezuelan government plane Saab was traveling in stopped on Sal island in Cape Verde, an archipelago country off t…
(2023-06-16). The Escalating Persecution of Truth Tellers. thealtworld.com 
This website has committed donors, but it needs more of them. |
| I have in a number of articles explained the fate of truth tellers. They live a high risk, low reward life. Chris Hedges explains in his article below what is happening to Matt Taibbi, formerly Rolling Stone magazine's top attraction. Taibbi, is a leftwinger who told the truth and was punished for doing so. Today…
(2023-06-16). Scotland: Social Movements Build Unity In The Struggle For Health Equity. popularresistance.org Health inequalities in Scotland are getting worse. The Scottish Government has an array of policies which suggest its apparent concern, but these have made little or no difference in practice. In the face of this, community groups and civil society organizations have been working hard to raise awareness about the causes of health iniquity and to identify solutions that could make a significant and lasting difference. While doing so, however, often they have been campaigning in isolation from one another. | Concerned about the apparent fragmentation of the vital work that is going on, the People's Health Movement…
(2023-06-16). When California Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Overworked Nurses. portside.org Better patient outcomes followed.
(2023-06-16). China And Palestine: No To 'Piecemeal Crisis Management'. popularresistance.org Remarks by China's United Nations Ambassador, Geng Shuang, on the situation in Occupied Palestine on May 24 were impeccable in terms of their consistency with international law. | Compared to the United States' position, which perceives the UN, and particularly the Security Council, as a battleground to defend Israeli interests, the Chinese political discourse reflects a legal stance based on a deep understanding of the realities on the ground. | Articulating the Chinese thinking during a UNSC 'Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestine Question,' Geng did not mince his words.
(2023-06-16). 6/13/23 Americonned Screened At SF Roxie With Panelists After The Film. indybay.org Screening of Americonned with a panel after the film.
(2023-06-16). Palestinian Writer Urges China to Strengthen Relations with Palestinian Resistance, Criticizes Abbas' Visit. orinocotribune.com Khaled Barakat, a Palestinian writer and member of the executive committee of the Masar Badil: Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, has stated in an interview with Press TV in London that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' visit to China is "worthless," and that China should instead strengthen its relations with the Palestinian resistance. | Barakat alluded to the failure of the so-called "negotiations process" and the failed "two-state solution," and added that "Abbas is a weak figure who has lost his role and is on his way out of the scene at a time when the negotiations option has c…
(2023-06-16). Venezuela Strengthens Financial Ties with Russia Through Interbank Connections and Mir Card Integration. orinocotribune.com The president of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), Calixto Ortega Sánchez, has announced that the Venezuelan financial system has made significant progress in interbank connections between Russian and Venezuelan banks, as well as in the use of Russian Mir cards. | In statements to the Russian media Sputnik, the BCV chief explained that Venezuela has already completed the necessary technological modifications in order to be connected to the interbank messaging system of the Central Bank of Russia. | "This will allow a fluid communication to facilitate import and export transactions in our currencies: the bolíva…
(2023-06-16). Wednesday 6/21: Free Public Talk on The Birth and Death of Planets. indybay.org Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…
(2023-06-16). Harvard Professor Pranked By Climate Activists. leecamp.com
(2023-06-16). Largest Police Payout In History! leecamp.com
(2023-06-16). Venezuela's CNE Board Resigns; National Assembly Works on Nomination Committee. orinocotribune.com 
The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Pedro Calzadilla, led a press conference announcing that he and seven other principal and substitute rectors of the electoral body had presented their resignation letters to the board. The officials involved in this collective resignation include principal rectors Pedro Calzadilla and Alexis Corredor, alongside substitute rectors Carlos Quintero, Leonel Parica, Gustavo Vizcaíno, Saúl Bernal, Rafael Chacón, and Francisco Garcés. | Principal rectors Enrique Márquez and Roberto Picón, and substitute rectors Griselda Colina and León Arismendi, who are considered…
(2023-06-16). Saturday 6/24: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Poverty by America, by Matthew Desmond. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-06-16). Continúa violencia en ciudad de Imphal, India. telesurtv.net El Cuerpo de Lanceros del Ejército de ese país declaró que las fuerzas de seguridad se vieron obligadas a disparar bombas de gas lacrimógeno contra la multitud.
(2023-06-16). Anuncian moción de censura contra Gobierno japonés. telesurtv.net Las mociones de censura al término de las sesiones parlamentarias son una medida habitual en el país nipón por parte de la oposición para ejercer presión sobre el Gobierno.
(2023-06-16). Presidentes de Cuba e Irán fortalecen cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net El presidente iraní visitó antes Venezuela y Nicaragua, desde donde viajó a Cuba la noche del miércoles.
(2023-06-16). Concluye inscripción de alianzas para elecciones en Argentina. telesurtv.net Frente de Todos se inscribió como Unión por la Patria. La oposición mantuvo nombre de Juntos por el Cambio.
(2023-06-16). Jurista brasileño destaca labor del MST para ampliar derechos. telesurtv.net Rechaza que se intente criminalizar al movimiento de Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra. Insta a que se aplique la reforma agraria.
(2023-06-16). Rectores del CNE de Venezuela renuncian a sus cargos. telesurtv.net Continuarán ejerciendo sus funciones hasta que la Asamblea Nacional designe a nueva junta directiva del Poder Electoral.
(2023-06-16). Elevan a 65 los muertos por alud en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Ecuador refirió que el deslave provocó más de 1.000 damnificados.
(2023-06-16). Presidente Maduro recibe credenciales de embajador de Uruguay. telesurtv.net "Tengo la certeza de que trabajaremos en unión para impulsar el bienestar y el desarrollo para los pueblos de nuestras naciones", expresó el jefe de Estado.
(2023-06-16). Venezuela destaca construcción de nuevo orden económico internacional. telesurtv.net "El llamado es a desdolarizar el comercio internacional, el comercio del crudo", precisó en el XXVI Foro Económico Internacional (SPIEF).
(2023-06-16). Líder cubano Raúl Castro recibe a presidente de Irán. telesurtv.net En el encuentro se reafirmó la voluntad de Cuba e Irán de continuar fortaleciendo el diálogo político al más alto nivel.
(2023-06-16). Messi anota el gol más rápido de su carrera en juego contra Australia. telesurtv.net El amistoso resultó un juego revancha del partido que disputaron ambas selecciones en el Mundial "Catar 2022" en octavos de final.
(2023-06-16). Temperaturas en 11 primeros días de junio rompen récord global. telesurtv.net También la temperatura media del aire en la superficie del planeta superó nivel preindustrial en más de 1,5 grados Celsius.
(2023-06-16). Decretan emergencia sanitaria animal por influenza aviar en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La emergencia se extiende a todo el territorio paraguayo, se activará el Sistema Nacional de Emergencia Sanitaria Animal (Sinaesa).
(2023-06-16). Registran dos nuevos casos de mpox en Panamá. telesurtv.net Panamá acumula 237 pacientes de mpox.
(2023-06-16). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5.4 en la zona central de Chile. telesurtv.net El epicentro ocurrió a 14 kilómetros al sur de Pichilemu, Región de O'Higgins.
(2023-06-16). Rusia y Argelia acuerdan profundizar cooperación. telesurtv.net El presidente de Argelia, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, se encuentra en Rusia en una visita de Estado.
(2023-06-16). Chile lidera lista en percepción de mayor alza de delincuencia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el informe, el 68 por ciento de los chilenos considera que ha aumentado la delincuencia en su barrio.
(2023-06-16). Presidente iraní resalta cooperación económica con Cuba. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que la industria de la biotecnología constituye un ejemplo de la cooperación entre ambos países.
(2023-06-16). Premier cubano participa en Foro Económico de San Petersburgo. telesurtv.net Según el Gobierno cubano, Marrero trató el desarrollo sostenible en sus tres dimensiones: económica, social y ambiental.
(2023-06-16). Aumentan a 79 las muertes tras naufragio en Grecia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno griego declaró tres días de luto nacional debido al naufragio a partir de la medianoche del viernes 16 de junio.
(2023-06-16). Ciclón Biparjoy impacta en India y Pakistán. telesurtv.net En Pakistán, el evento ha empezado a afectar por la zona costera y entre ambos países han obligado a evacuar cerca de 150.000 personas en alto riesgo.
(2023-06-16). Communist message to Silk Mill rally: Ditch the Labour party! thecommunists.org Download a copy of this leaflet as a pdf. The Derby lock-out of 1833-4 is considered to be one of the key moments in the development of a working-class identity in Britain. Led by the trade unions, it was the first practical national example of the workers seeking to wrestle back a degree of control …
(2023-06-16). WORKING FILMS AND NATIONAL LABOR LEADERS ANNOUNCE SHORT FILM FUND TO SUPPORT WORKER-LED OR. indybay.org Working Films, in collaboration with Amazon Labor Union, North Carolina AFL-CIO, Starbucks Workers United, Union of Southern Service Workers, and United Farm Workers, are issuing a call for short films to amplify workers seeking to have their voices heard.
(2023-06-16). China's second wave of COVID-19 infections, deaths, debilitation, and government lies: Part 1. wsws.org Amid this deepening crisis, Chinese public health officials have sought to allay fears by recycling the same propaganda and lies first promoted by the Western imperialist powers.
(2023-06-16). Australian parliament dominated by recriminations over sexual misconduct. wsws.org The preoccupations of the parliamentarians, staffers, other members of the political elite and corporate journalists are a world away from the issues facing working people.
(2023-06-16). Australian Labor government's proposed labour hire reform will not stop rise of low-paid, insecure work. wsws.org The government's "consultation paper" on "Same Job, Same Pay" makes clear that it will do little to limit the ability of businesses to use labour-hire and contracting arrangements to eliminate permanent jobs and entitlements, such as sick and annual leave.
(2023-06-16). Australian Labor government slashes annual health budget by $11 billion. wsws.org The Albanese government's latest budget deepened cuts to the crisis-ridden public health system, primarily by terminating COVID-19 safety measures, despite the ongoing pandemic.
(2023-06-16). Australian Labor government's budget reduces annual health budget by $11 billion. wsws.org The Albanese government's latest budget deepened cuts to the crisis-ridden public health system, primarily by terminating COVID-19 safety measures, despite the ongoing pandemic.
(2023-06-16). Fourth Florida execution this year after US Supreme Court denies death row inmate's appeal. wsws.org Duane Owen became the fourth prisoner put to death in Florida in 2023 after the US Supreme Court denied his appeal for a stay based on mental incompetency. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, signed his death warrant.
(2023-06-16). Largest House Republican group backs increase in Social Security retirement age to 69. wsws.org The decision is the latest step in a bipartisan campaign to target entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare for massive cuts, including the reduction of benefit levels.
(2023-06-16). Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation boss cites WSWS article, warning union leaders not to give information to websites. wsws.org SLIC's disciplinary action against union officials for using the company's email service and for allegedly providing information to the media and the WSWS is a dire warning and must be opposed by all SOE workers and the entire working class.
(2023-06-16). Germany's National Security Strategy: A blueprint for total war. wsws.org The ruling class sees the Russian invasion of Ukraine provoked by NATO and the current struggle for the redivision of the world as an opportunity for German imperialism to reassert itself as a military leader despite its historical crimes.
(2023-06-16). For a socialist movement against war! Vote the IYSSE into Humboldt University's student parliament on July 4! wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) is standing five candidates in this year's Student Parliament (StuPa) elections at Berlin's Humboldt University. The following is the IYSSE election manifesto.
(2023-06-16). Wall Street demands cuts at Yellow Corp as contract negotiations with Teamsters stall. wsws.org Yellow's investors are demanding further cuts to jobs and wages as the company faces bankruptcy with $1.6 billion in debt.
(2023-06-15). Living on a Smoke-Bomb of a Planet. tomdispatch.com
(2023-06-15). El activista LGBTQ que desafió la ley anti-gay de su nación caribeña y ganó. peoplesworld.org 
CALLE. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP)—Durante años, la Orden David fue perseguida en su natal Antigua y Barbuda, una queja frecuente de muchas personas LGBTQ que temen por su seguridad en el Caribe conservador y mayoritariamente cristiano, donde la hostilidad contra los homosexuales es generalizada. David fue intimidado y ridiculizado. Una vez, un hombre salió de un …
(2023-06-15). Aileen Cannon: The judge who could harm the fight to preserve democracy. peoplesworld.org 
MIAMI—In all the verbiage surrounding the indictment of former Republican Oval Office occupant Donald Trump on 37 counts of espionage, not enough can be said of the danger posed by the judge assigned to the case, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon. Cannon's rulings in federal court in Miami could affect not just Justice Department Special …
(2023-06-15). Aurora's right-wing celebrity police chief spins narrative justifying 14-year-old Jor'Dell Richardson's killing. peoplesworld.org 
AURORA, Colo.—Hundreds gathered in front of police headquarters here Friday, June 8, to march in support of the family of Jor'Dell Richardson, a 14-year-old boy shot and killed by Aurora police on June 1. Prior to the march, which shut down the streets of downtown, Richardson's family held a press conference, addressing the APD's use …
(2023-06-15). How a Whites-Only Group Plans To Turn Rural Tennessee Into Its Homeland. splcenter.org Members of a whites-only group with extensive ties to the white power movement have purchased a nearly 70-acre property in central Tennessee that they intend to use as a self-described "headquarters," a Hatewatch investigation found.
(2023-06-15). Why Were Trump's Stolen Documents a Secret from the American People in the First Place? strategic-culture.org The stolen and lied-about documents that Trump stands indicted for trying to hide from federal investigators, such as information about the American nuclear weapons stockpile, its assessment of other nuclear nations' nuclear arsenals and vulnerabilities, plans to attack Iran, and embarrassing assessments of foreign leaders, have pundits and politicians in an appropriate high dudgeon.
(2023-06-15). La reunión de Yeda une a la Liga àÅrabe con Damasco. strategic-culture.org Aunque ahora haya alguna división entre Qatar y Siria ellos están unidos en su apoyo a la búsqueda de la libertad para Palestina. | El presidente sirio Bashar al Assad El Príncipe Badr quien es el Emir Suplente de la Provincia de Makkah caminó con Al Assad hasta la sala de recepción donde tomaron asiento e intercambiaron obsequios. Esto marca la primera Cumbre de la Liga à&Arin…
(2023-06-15). NATO's Luftwaffe More Than an Echo of Nazi Operation Barbarossa. strategic-culture.org If they were around, Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goering and Adolf Hitler would be cheering on their NATO incarnation — albeit 82 years too late. | The NATO military alliance holds its largest-ever air force maneuvers since the bloc was formed 74 years ago. From June 12-23, the German Luftwaffe The United States will deploy the most warplanes out of the 25 participating NATO partners. But Germany is the lead nati…
(2023-06-15). How Biden's DHS Is Weaponizing an Anti-Terror Program Against Christians, Conservatives & the GOP. strategic-culture.org 
Instead of focusing on preventing actual violence and terrorism, the TVTP program is now being used to target the entire spectrum of the political right and Christians through "media literacy and online critical thinking initiatives" and other so-called training seminars as part of a coordinated effort to make America into a one-party system.
(2023-06-15). The Fluoride Infowar: Newly Released Emails Show California Dental Director Alter Study to Remove Negative Conclusions. thelastamericanvagabond.com Newly released emails show California's State Dental Director, Dr. Jayanth Kumar attempting to downplay data which indicates fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. Americans are currently locked in an information war. The methods of this infowar are known as 5th Generation Warfare, and two of the most consequential battlefields are the internet
(2023-06-15). Israel Threatens A Multi-Front War To Distract From Its Failures. thelastamericanvagabond.com Last Thursday the Israeli military concluded a two-week series of exercises — dubbed "Firm Hand" — which simulated fighting a multi-front war against Lebanese Hezbollah and other regional forces that have threatened to strike Israel over attacks against Holy Sites in the city of Jerusalem. Despite…
(2023-06-15). Dr. McCullough Interview — Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Gender Dysphoria & The COVID-19 Injection. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is returning guest Dr. Peter McCullough, here to discuss a very concerning issue that most Americans are only just becoming aware of, despite being a well known topic in government and scientific circles for decades. This is the issue of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their seemingly ubiquitous presence in our daily
(2023-06-15). Millions of people in the US ration medicine as Big Pharma fights to keep prices high. peoplesdispatch.org A new CDC study shows that 9 million people are trying to save money by rationing medication, as pharmaceutical giants rally against price checks…
(2023-06-15). Polish women intensify protests demanding repeal of ban on abortions. peoplesdispatch.org The country-wide demonstrations took place following the death of a woman due to pregnancy-related complications. Her family has alleged that they were not told that her life was in danger…
(2023-06-15). Who are the presidential candidates for Ecuador's early elections? peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-06-15). China and Palestine are 'strategic partners,' announces Xi Jinping during Mahmoud Abbas' state visit. peoplesdispatch.org China reiterated its support for Palestinian statehood with 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital and asked all parties to respect the historic status quo in the occupied territories…
(2023-06-15). World Health Assembly resolution on the health of Indigenous peoples is a landmark moment. peoplesdispatch.org Ricardo Weibe Nascimento Costa, Vice-minister for the Health of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil, reflects on the importance of the historic resolution on the health of Indigenous peoples at the 76th World Health Assembly…
(2023-06-15). At least 79 migrants dead and hundreds missing after boat sinks off Greece coast. peoplesdispatch.org The number of dead is expected to rise as rescue operations are still ongoing. The ship had an estimated 500 to 700 migrants, mostly from West Asian and Northern Africa countries…
(2023-06-15). Social movements in Scotland come together to build unity in the struggle for health equity. peoplesdispatch.org The recently concluded People's Health Assembly in Scotland brought together 20 organizations working on problems related to health inequities with the aim of furthering unity and fostering change…
(2023-06-15). The Futility of Reasoning with an Irate Mask Wearer. dissidentvoice.org 
Why is that many mask wearing people couldn't fathom that if masks work, then they are protected despite another person not wearing a mask?>
(2023-06-15). Never More Relevant: Ted Kaczynski, Technology and Trauma. dissidentvoice.org Henry A. Murray has much to answer for. Between 1959 and 1961, the Harvard psychology academic, as the leader of a team of equally unprincipled academics, was responsible for conducting an CIA-funded experiment most unethical on twenty-two undergraduates. The individuals in question were pseudonymised. One particularly youthful figure, named "Lawful", was the mathematically gifted Theodore …
(2023-06-15). Exposing Israel's Abuse of Palestinian Child Detainees. dissidentvoice.org 
CJPME is proud to publish its latest analysis, "Heartbreaking Disparity: Child Detainees in Canada vs. Israel." The report exposes the cruel and discriminatory treatment that Palestinian child detainees face in Israel's military court system, and provides a call for action to protect and uphold their rights. The report is unique in how it compares Canada's …
(2023-06-15). A Credible Explanation of How Kakhovka Dam Was Blown Up. dissidentvoice.org 
Though Western 'news' media have gotten their 'explanation' of this event from Ukraine's Government, it never made sense that Russia would have wanted to flood, harm, and weaken, the entire western half of the territory that Russia now controls in the former Ukraine, including in Crimea (which was getting its water-supply from that dam). The …
(2023-06-15). Imperial student swims English Channel to raise money for Ukraine. imperial.ac.uk Jack Blyzinskyj, an MBA student at Imperial College Business School has swum the English Channel to raise money for people fleeing from Ukraine.
(2023-06-15). Fun for all at the Great Exhibition Road Festival. imperial.ac.uk Whether you're a family, adult or young person, there's something for everyone at this weekend's Great Exhibition Road Festival.
(2023-06-15). Taiwan's US Representative Not "Satisfied" with Biden's Support. dissidentvoice.org Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's Representative in the United States, is a familiar figure in the halls of power but she does not often make public speeches. So a recent talk and press conference by Ms. Hsiao deserve some attention. The One China Policy, endorsed by the US and UN, does not recognize Taiwan Island as an independent country …
(2023-06-15). Killing the Story: Bakhmut, Nick Cohen, Kakhovka, Nord Stream, and Piers Morgan. dissidentvoice.org 
The late writer, broadcaster and wit Clive James formulated what he called the 'Barry Manilow Law': 'Everyone you know thinks Barry Manilow is absolutely terrible. But everyone you don't know thinks he's great.' (James, cited Martin Amis, Inside Story, Vintage, 2020, e-book, p.74) A Media Lens version of this might read: 'Everyone you know thinks …
(2023-06-15). The digitalisation of social interactions has enormous consequences for society. expose-news.com Our society is evolving at a record pace towards a digital cosmos — a society in which life is largely digital. In the digital society of the future — in some respects, …
(2023-06-15). Wildfires are a part of the natural ecosystem and were more extensive in the past. expose-news.com This week, wildfire smoke from fires in Canada drifted south along the eastern seaboard of the United States, affecting New York City and Washington, D.C., and correspondingly capturing a lot of media …
(2023-06-15). Nearly 6 in 10 People With Health Insurance Have Had Coverage Issue in Past Year. truthout.org The American health insurance system is expensive, actively antagonizes patients, and leaves millions of people without access to coverage — and, as a new poll shows, is often dysfunctional even for the majority of people who have an insurance plan. According to a new nationally representative survey of 3,605 people with health coverage released by KFF on Thursday, roughly 6 in 10 adults with… |
(2023-06-15). Abbott Signs "Death Star" Act That Limits Municipalities' Ability to Self-Govern. truthout.org Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill that restricts local governments in the state from enacting and enforcing their own ordinances on a wide variety of issues. House Bill 2127, dubbed the "Death Star bill" by its opponents (after the space station in the movie series Star Wars that the films' antagonists use to destroy planets within the empire)… |
(2023-06-15). In Surprise Ruling, Supreme Court Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act. truthout.org In a somewhat surprising ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), delivering a win to Native American communities by upholding a decades-old law aimed at keeping Native American children from being taken away from their families and tribes. In a 7-2 decision on Haaland v. Brackeen, justices struck down all challenges to the law, "some on the merits… |
(2023-06-15). In First, House Education and Workforce Committee Staff File to Unionize. truthout.org The Democratic staff on the House Education and the Workforce Committee announced on Thursday that they have filed a petition to form a union, the Congressional Workers Union (CWU), marking the first committee staff in congressional history to unionize. If the workers' union is approved, they will be able to collectively bargain for provisions like salary, sick leave and better working conditions. |
(2023-06-15). Trump Rejected Lawyers' Efforts to Cooperate With DOJ to Avoid Indictment. truthout.org A new report reveals that former President Donald Trump's advisers, since his exit from office, repeatedly sought to have him cooperate with the federal government when it came to returning documents he improperly removed from the White House — but that Trump refused to do so. On Tuesday, Trump was formally arraigned on 37 charges, including willfully retaining sensitive government materials and… |
(2023-06-15). Coalition Announces Global Mobilization Amid Inaction in Latest Climate Talks. truthout.org As the United Nations climate talks in Bonn, Germany became the latest in a string of high-profile negotiations to end with little substantive progress, a coalition of environmental groups on Thursday announced plans for a global mobilization that organizers say will bring millions into the streets to demand an end to planet-wrecking fossil fuel production. The worldwide protests are set to take… |
(2023-06-15). GOP Is Trying to Slash Food Aid to Kids Who Are Already Struggling to Access It. truthout.org A crucial form of federal nutritional assistance failed to reach the majority of eligible young children in recent years, even as conservative lawmakers have tried to smear public benefits recipients and further curtail their access to food aid. A study published last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that in 2018, 53.4 percent of kids between the ages of 1 and 4 weren't… |
(2023-06-15). Michigan Legislature Advances Bills to Ban Conversion Therapy in the State. truthout.org The Michigan state legislature advanced two bills on Wednesday that would prohibit mental health professionals from subjecting LGBTQ minors to anti-LGBTQ "conversion therapy." Health professionals widely agree that the discredited pseudo-therapeutic practice — which attempts to change an LGBTQ person's sexual orientation or gender identity — is incredibly dangerous. Indeed, decades of studies have… |
(2023-06-15). A New Cold War Between US, Russia and China Began in 1999, Says Gilbert Achcar. truthout.org Belarus says Russia has begun transferring tactical nuclear weapons to the former Soviet state, which shares a nearly 700-mile border with Ukraine, escalating the risk of a nuclear confrontation in Europe. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has urged allies to "dig deep" to provide more arms and ammunition to help Ukraine as it launches its counteroffensive against Russia. |
(2023-06-15). Ohio GOP Aims to Thwart Move to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution. truthout.org A coalition of doctors and abortion rights advocates wants to make Ohio the first Republican-controlled state to vote to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution — but they must first defeat Republicans' efforts to thwart the measure. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights (OPRR), which launched in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and Ohioians for Reproductive Freedom… |
(2023-06-15). House GOP Panel's Budget Proposal Would "Destroy Social Security as We Know It" truthout.org A panel comprised of three-quarters of the House Republican caucus released a budget proposal on Wednesday that would raise the Social Security retirement age — cutting benefits across the board—while further privatizing Medicare and slashing taxes for the rich, a plan that Democratic lawmakers and progressive advocacy groups said is a clear statement of the GOP's warped priorities ahead of a… |
(2023-06-15). Institutions Often Treat Disability and Mental Health Not With Care But Violence. truthout.org Typically, one hears the term "carceral" used in discussions of prisons and jails. One significant aim of the prison abolition movement is to critique and eliminate carceral forms of state punishment that encage, degrade and dehumanize human beings while stripping them of agency. It is important, though, that we begin to extend our understanding of carceral spaces to what are commonly considered… |
(2023-06-15). 'Cop City' Protesters Visit Nationwide Insurance. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-15). Venezuela: Metalworkers Demand Labor Rights, No More Protest Criminalization. venezuelanalysis.com Workers from Venezuela's industries are rallying for better pay and calling for the release of detained union leaders.
(2023-06-15). Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level. aclu.org 
The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty by rejecting all the constitutional challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in
(2023-06-15). Biden Can Probably Forgive Student Debt Even If SCOTUS Rules Against Him. peoplespolicyproject.org In August of last year, Joe Biden After he announced the poli…
(2023-06-15). Texas Book Ban Bills Set a Dangerous Precedent for the Narratives of Young People in Education. projectcensored.org By Cameron Samuels | Special Guest Writer for Project Censored's Dispatches on Media and Politics Amid an unprecedented wave of censorship, many of our state legislators have left no mercy…
(2023-06-15). Permanent Apartheid in Palestine: Why Israel Wants to Reactivate The E1 Plan. mintpressnews.com The price of Israel's major plans in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank is not just humanitarian. It is essentially political, aimed at cutting off Palestinian communities from one another, isolating Jerusalem completely, and ensuring a Jewish demographic majority for generations to come.
(2023-06-15). 8th Polio Vaccination Campaign To Start in Mozambique. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Mozambique will start vaccinating children and adolescents under 15 years old against polio in a campaign that will last four days throughout the country, being this the 8th polio vaccination campaign held in the country, after 7 others were held in 2022. | Related: | "We are talking about 19,978,803 children and adolescents who will be vaccinated in this round. It is a process that will require a great effort from all o…
(2023-06-15). A Revival of Russia-Latin America Relations -Tatiana Mashkova>. telesurenglish.net
(2023-06-15). Boris Johnson Deliberately Misled UK Parliament Over Partygate. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Committee of Privileges of the House of Commons published a report showing that Boris Johnson, former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), deliberately misled parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic. | RELATED: | "We have concluded that in deliberately misleading the House Mr. Johnson committed a serious contempt," said the report of the cross-party c…
(2023-06-15). Caribbean Countries Not to Send Military Forces to Haiti. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Philip Davis, the president of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) and Prime Minister of the Bahamas, said that the Caribbean countries have no intention of sending forces to Haiti, despite recent requests to restore security. | RELATED: | "Boots on the ground are not the issue at this time," Davis said a week after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris renewed the call for a multinational security force i…
(2023-06-15). Conviasa's Caracas-Havana-Moscow Route Begins June 16. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan Minister of Transport, Ramón Celestino Velázquez, affirmed this Friday that the new Caracas-Havana-Moscow air route of Venezuelan airline Conviasa will contribute to a greater strengthening of tourism ties in the region. | RELATED: | At the Russia-Latin America session of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the minister said that "now we are going to have weekly flights, which are going to connect so many sister co…
(2023-06-15). Cuba and Iran Sign Six Cooperation Agreements. telesurenglish.net During a ceremony in Havana on Thursday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel signed six cooperation agreements, including comprehensive government cooperation, political consultations between foreign ministries, and cooperation in telecommunications, information technology, and portable information and services. | RELATED: | Additionally, they signed two memorandums of understanding regard…
(2023-06-15). Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office Building is Attacked. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office condemned the armed attack carried out against one of its headquarters in the province of Santo Domingo, where the assailant was killed by police officers. | RELATED: | The Public Ministry also requested that government authorities assign more security personnel to safeguard the facilities of the Institution on a national scale. | In a statement, they rejected "the arm…
(2023-06-15). Guatemalans Reject Candidacy of Former Dictator's Daughter. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, relatives of Ixil Indigenous people murdered during the Guatemalan civil war rejected the presidential candidacy of Zury Rios-Sosa, who is the daughter of the late military dictator Jose Efrain Rios-Montt. | RELATED: | The Association for Justice and Reconciliation (AJR), which was part of the criminal process against Rios-Montt, issued a public statement recalling the State terrorism that Guatemala s…
(2023-06-15). Honduran Entrepreneurs Eye Business Opportunities in China. telesurenglish.net In March, China and Honduras signed a joint communique in Beijing on the establishment of diplomatic relations, making Honduras the 182nd country to have diplomatic ties with China. | RELATED: | With the bilateral relationship off to a good and speedy start, brimming with dynamism and potential, Honduran entrepreneurs are looking forward to exploring lucrative business opportunities in China. | Honduras is one of th…
(2023-06-15). Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian in Rafidiya Neighborhood. telesurenglish.net On Thursday morning, Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian and injured two others in the city of Nablus in the West Bank. | RELATED: | The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the victim as 20-year-old Khalil Yehya Anis, who died from gunshot wounds in the head, and one of the other two Palestinians who were shot suffered critical injuries. | The Israeli military confirmed in a statement that their forces raided the Rafidiya nei…
(2023-06-15). Massive NATO Air Force Drill Disrupting Passenger Flights. telesurenglish.net Airlines operating passenger flights in and around Germany are more or less anxious as a massive NATO drill is closing or restricting a large swath of Germany's airspace. | RELATED: | "Air Defender 23," the biggest-ever NATO air force deployment exercise, which involves 10,000 military personnel and 250 combat aircraft from 25 nations, kicked off on Monday and will last until June 23. | According to a spokesperson for German air t…
(2023-06-15). Putin Targets Development of Russia's Relations With Africa. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that this is a special year for the development of Russia's relations with African countries. | RELATED: | Putin said that 2023 "can indeed be called a special year for the development of Russia's relations with the African continent. Our contacts with African countries are more intense than ever." | The president's remarks came after talks with his Algerian counterpart, Abdelm…
(2023-06-15). Saudi Foreign Minister to Visit Iran on Saturday. telesurenglish.net Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will visit Iran's capital, Tehran, on Saturday, June 17, after seven years of diplomatic rupture. | RELATED: | According to local media, the Saudi chief diplomat will meet with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials. | The two diplomats met in April in Beijing and formally agreed to reopen diplomatic missions. In May, they also met on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting i…
(2023-06-15). Venezuelan CNE Rectors Step Down Their Posts. telesurenglish.net The president of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE), Pedro Calzadilla, announced Thursday that, together with another group of rectors and alternates, they were placing their positions at the order of the National Assembly. | RELATED: | The resignation of the group of rectors of the Electoral Power comes in the framework of the "national political dialogue" that has focused on the "conditions that should…
(2023-06-15). Venezuelans Hold Forum in Solidarity With Diplomat Alex Saab. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, social activists held the forum "Lawfare against Venezuela: Three years of the kidnapping of diplomat Alex Saab" in Caracas. Attendees at the event were able to listen to an audio message sent by the Venezuelan diplomat who is currently imprisoned in Miami. Here is his message: | RELATED: | I want to read you a letter that I sent you on today's forum. I thank you for honoring us with your presence he…
(2023-06-15). World Leaders Congratulate Chinese President Xi on His Birthday. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping received congratulations from various world leaders on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Some of those messages are presented below. | RELATED: | VENEZUELA: President Nicolas Maduro sent a "message of affection and respect to Xi Jinping, the Chinese people's president and leader, in celebration of his birthday. Dear brother, receive the sincere and fraternal embrace of the Bolivar…
(2023-06-15). The mystery of Baltimore's deadly trash chute. therealnews.com 
In the early 2010s, two people fell down a trash chute in a Baltimore apartment building and died. Police say both incidents were "accidents." In the latest installment of Land of the Unsolved, investigative reporters Stephen Janis and Taya Graham explore the evidence in both cases, raising unanswered questions about the odd circumstances of both cases and clues police might have missed. | Pre-production/Studio/Post-Production: Stephen Janis, Taya Graham |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible.
(2023-06-15). Indonesia's Jokowi targets labor rights in the name of 'job creation'. therealnews.com 
(2023-06-15). W. Kamau Bell, the reluctant optimist. therealnews.com 
In this episode of Edge of Sports, host Dave Zirin highlights two takes on the gender politics of sports culture.
(2023-06-15). Brazilian Indigenous activists join Peruvian comrades fighting 'genocide bill'. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in A delegation of Indigenous leaders from Brazil is in Peru this week to join forces with their counterparts there who are fighting to stop proposed legislation many critics call the "genocide bill" due to fears its passage could result in uncontacted tribes being wiped out by fossil fuel companies and other rapacious resource extractors. | Members of the Unio…
(2023-06-15). America At War-Provoking The Consequences. journal-neo.org 
The United States of America is at war with Russia. There is not much point in using terms such as "proxy war" to describe the situation. If a belligerent in a war is acting as a proxy for another power and that power is not engaged directly in the war, the term can be useful. […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-15). Personnel changes — Erdogan's new team. journal-neo.org 
Elections always suggest new hopes, new changes and new faces of those who will then generate innovations. During the election campaign, Recep Erdogan promised, in case of his victory, to significantly change the composition of the government, and to send the current ministers as members to parliament. Erdogan, as it is known, always means what […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-15). The Gwangju Uprising — and how South Korea's dealt with this issue during the Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk-yeol administrations. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-15). International Conference, Rome, Oct. 27: For a true and just peace: Stop the Third World War! workers.org 
This is a statement posted by the initiators of a call for an international conference to end the war in Ukraine. For more information and a list of signers, see tinyurl.com/39j9m2nk. The clash between Russia and Ukraine, due to the direct involvement of NATO, threatens to unleash a third world . . . |
(2023-06-15). Behind the Unrest in Senegal: Economic Distress and the Shifting Character of Global Politics. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-15). Alianza militar entre Rusia y China avanza a una "Nueva Era" globalizacion.ca
(2023-06-15). Colombia's former deputy protection chief arrested over alleged mafia ties. colombiareports.com Prosecutors arrested the former deputy director of Colombia's protection agency over his alleged ties to the Medellin mafia's jailed assassinations chief. The former deputy director of the National Protection Unit…
(2023-06-15). Guerrillas request resumption of ceasefire in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com Guerrilla group EMC asked Colombia's government to resume a bilateral ceasefire that was suspended in the south of the country. In a video, guerrilla spokesperson Andrey Avendaño said that the…
(2023-06-15). Honduran president concludes historic China visit, future cooperation ahead. america.cgtn.com 
With the first state visit by a Honduran president to China has concluded, this Central American country will hope for long-term benefits for both nations, from the globe's newest cross-Pacific partnership. Find out more.
(2023-06-15). How the Ukraine Russia War is Altering all of Europe. thealtworld.com How the Ukraine Russia War is Altering all of Europe — Alastair Crooke fmr Brit ambassador…
(2023-06-15). The Heat: U.S. Interest Rates. america.cgtn.com 
After ten consecutive interest rate hikes, the U.S. Federal Reserve hits the pause button. We'll discuss what the decision means for the U.S. economy and its global impact. For the first time in over a year, the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would hold its …
(2023-06-15). What's Behind The UN's Double Standards Towards The Suspension Of Aid In Ethiopia & Myanmar? thealtworld.com If the UN truly had innocent intentions, then it couldn't in good conscience punish 20 million Ethiopians by cutting off their food aid while then complaining about Myanmar suspending their aid operations to one million people in that country. | The UN's World Food Program suspended aid to Ethiopia after USAID did the same in response to the alleged theft of these resources, which a government spokesperson
(2023-06-15). Fact Check: Over 90% Of California Pot Farms Are Infected With 'Severe' Pathogen. moguldom.com Pot farms in California are under attack. According to a new report, more than 90 percent of the state's cannabis farms are infected with a "severe" pathogen. After growing invisibly for months, an infectious pathogen called hop-latent viroid, or HLVd, is now ravishing cannabis plants and spoiling crops, causing billions of dollars in damages to …
(2023-06-15). Cornel West Quickly Pivots To Green Party For Presidential Run: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com On June 5, Dr. Cornel West announced he would run for president as a third-party candidate. "I have decided to run for truth and justice, which takes the form of running for president of the United States as a candidate for the People's Party," the philosopher, political activist, social critic, and former educator said in his …
(2023-06-15). Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units Obtain Iran-Made Mohajer-6 UAV (Video). southfront.org 
Originally published by ISWNews Analysis Group — The Iraq-based resistance movement of the Popular Mobilization Units has released a video to showcase the flight of the export version of the Iranian "M6" drone in the Arab country. | On June 14, the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units announced the participation of the "M6" UAV in one of their military ex…
(2023-06-15). Kiev's Forces Resume Attempts To Cross Dnieper After Kakhovka Dam Was Destroyed. southfront.org 
According to the reports from the southern Ukrainian front lines, on the morning of June 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attempted to cross the Dnieper River and land on the eastern coast which is under the Russian control. | The Ukrainian landing operation was spotted in the area of the town of Golaya Pristan located in the southern Skadovsk district of the Kherson region.A group of about 40 Ukrainian servicemen on board four military boats crossed the Dnieper where numerous small…
(2023-06-15). Military Situation In Donbass On June 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Serebryansky; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Terny; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Kamyshevakha; | Russian artillery destroyed 2 ammo depots of the AFU near Novomikhailovka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Makar…
(2023-06-15). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 15, up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen on board of four boats attempted landing operation near Golaya Pristan. The operation failed. One of Ukrainian boats was sunk; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Levadnoe; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Rivnopol; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Gulyaipole;…
(2023-06-15). Military Situation In Syria On June 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 14 artillery and drone attack was reported near the city of Qamishli; | US F-22 Raptors deployed to CENTCOM's area of responsibility as part of a multifaceted show of U.S. support and capability in the wake of increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behavior by Russian aircraft in the region, according to the US CENTCOM.
(2023-06-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Velyka Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian forces struck the AFU positions near Kharkov; | Russian forces struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed 2 ammo depots of the AFU near Novomikhailovka; | Russian artillery destroyed 1 ammo depot of the AFU near Omelnik; | Russian forces destroyed 2 motor vehicles and 1 Msta-B howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Ru…
(2023-06-15). Taliban Border Clashes With Neighboring States Of Afghanistan (Map Update). southfront.org 
Originally published by Since the onset of Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban-affiliated militants have conducted 26 clashes with Afghanistan neighbors. The armed conflicts have resulted in the death and injury of dozens of civilians as well as border guards from Ir…
(2023-06-15). Terrified Of BRICS, US Doubles Down On Its Neocolonialist Policies In Africa And Latin America. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageHaving over 30 countries join an organization like BRICS is a complete disaster for the US-led political West. And this is a net positive for the world, as the current "rules-based world order" benefits only one center of global power at the expense of everyone else. That's why the US will continue to pursue neocolonialism everywhere it can. Precisely BRICS ensures that it can't. | Written by It's now…
(2023-06-15). Armenian, Azerbaijani Border Guards Wounded In Exchange Of Fire At Karabakh Corridor (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | An Armenian border guard and another from Azerbaijan were wounded on June 15 as a result of an exchange of fire at the entrance to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. | In a statement, Armenia's National Security Service said that a group of Azerbaijani border guards had attempted to cross a bridge over the Hakari river, which marks the internationally-recognized border between the two countries, and hoist a flag on Armenian territory. The service added that the attempt…
(2023-06-15). Netherlands To Purchase Advanced Passive Radar Systems For Ukraine. southfront.org 
VERA-NG radar by the ERA company | On June 14, the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands announced that it will purchase VERA-NG passive surveillance systems for Ukraine. | The press service of the ministry said that four systems will be purchased for ‚Ǩ150 million. The ministry didn't clarify if the systems will be purchased directly from the manufacturer, Czech defense contractor ERA, or from one of the countries currently operating the VERA-NG. | The system wa…
(2023-06-15). Russian MoD Details Recent Ukrainian Attacks, Losses In Special Operation Zone (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On June 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense provided details on recent Ukrainian attacks and the losses Kiev forces sustained while attempting to advance in the special military operation zone. | The ministry said in a statement that Ukraine made new advance attempts in the Zaporozhye and south Donetsk directions in the past 24 hours. | In the area of the Vremevsky ledge, the Russian Vostok group of forces repelled two Ukrainian attacks near the set…
(2023-06-15). Losing Militarily, Ukraine Tends To Media Warfare. southfront.org 
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