(2023-06-24). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
The Ukraine counteroffensive to regain territories is going slower than expected, as some analysts claim this conflict could last decades. "Is not like a Hollywood movie." That's how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the counteroffensive to repel Russian forces. He was alluding to the fact …
(2023-06-24). Repression and Resistance in France: Victory for Salah Hamouri in Lyon; Herault prefecture bans Palestine demonstration. samidoun.net 
On Thursday, 22 June, the Collectif 69 in Support of the Palestinian People, in Lyon, France, organized a public meeting on colonization and apartheid in occupied Palestine, with guest speakers Jean-Claude Samouiller, the president of Amnesty France, and Salah Hamouri, the French-Palestinian lawyer and former political prisoner who was forcibly deported from Palestine and stripped …
(2023-06-24). Take Action: Send a letter, tell the Canada Pension Plan to divest $10 billion investments in Israeli war crimes! samidoun.net 
(2023-06-24). Why is Mass Organizing so important? podcasters.spotify.com In this we discuss in brief some examples and ideas of what organizing is and can look like among people everywhere, and why it is so important !
(2023-06-24). Expansion of Human Rights vs Rights of Humanity. podcasters.spotify.com More on the discussion of importance of focusing on the needs of human beings not vague ideals of "Human Rights" in a world full of oppression, violence and poverty…
(2023-06-24). Armed Munity In Russia. Situation In Second Half Of June 24. southfront.org 
Police in Moscow | In the second half of June 24, the situation with the armed munity announced by the public head of PMC Wagner, Evgeny Prigozhin, reached to what could be described as the first breaking point. | According to reports, forward detachments of the Wagner units loyal to Prigozhin are about to reach Moscow Region (unconfirmed reports claim that Wagner units entered Tula Region). The movement of Wagner units took place amid little clashes with security forces. | Russian security forces and military mostly…
(2023-06-24). Prigozhin Announces Start Of Rebellion Attempt In Russia. Situation In First Half Of June 24. southfront.org 
Evgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don | Amid the developing large-scale offensive of the Kyiv regime on Russian forces in Zaporozhye Region and South Donetsk sector, the head of PMC Wagner Evgeny Prigozhin made a series of loud statements. He accused of the defense minister and the head of the General staff of various crimes as well as announcing the beginning of "the elimination of evil in the face of the military leadership of the country." | Reacting to this situation, the anti-terrorism committee of the Russian…
(2023-06-24). Prigozhin Says He Is Not Going To Fulfill Orders Of Putin, FSB Or Anyone Else. southfront.org 
ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE: Evgeny Prigozhin | On June 24, Evgeny Prigozhin, the public head of PMC Wagner, made another statement claiming that he and his fighters are not going to surrender and lay down arms."And no one is going to turn themselves in at the request of the president, the FSB or anyone else…" All those who oppose him, Prigozhin called "rallied round the scum." | On top of this, Prigozhin described himself as a real 'patriot' making another round of accusations against Russian leadership. With such populist sta…
(2023-06-24). Putin Delivers Address To Nation. Russia Is Engaged In 'Hard Fight For Its Future' (Video). southfront.org 
On June 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin made an address to the nation regarding the developing situation with PMC Wagner and its head Evgeny Prigozhin. | In a televised speech, the Russian President said that the attempted rebellion amounts to a betrayal of Russia and its people. Putin emphasized that the country's law enforcement agencies will take decisive actions to restore order. | He noted that Russia is engaged in a historic struggle to safeguard its future while "r…
(2023-06-24). Hezbollah Infiltrated Lebanese Army, Intelligence — Report. southfront.org 
File image. | Hezbollah has infiltrated the Lebanese army and intelligence, Al-Arabiya reported on June 24, citing Western sources with knowledge on the matter. | The source told the Saudi-owned news channel that Hezbollah had recruited "agents" within Lebanon's intelligence services and took advantage of military aid recently supplied to the Lebanese army by the West."Over the past year, the group [Hezbollah] has infiltrated intelligence equipment for the Lebanese army through an agent," the sourc…
(2023-06-24). Iran To Increase Range Of Fattah Hypersonic Missile To 2,000 Kilometers. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The range of the next version of the Iranian Fattah hypersonic ballistic missile will be extended to 2,000 kilometers, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force, who developed the missile, announced on June 24. | Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh made the announcement while attending a ceremony in the northern province of Mazandaran."Today, we have achieved all complex technologies in the field of the defense industry," the commander said during the ceremony, accordi…
(2023-06-24). Russian Airstrikes Hit Syria's Greater Idlib After Deadly Drone Attacks (Video). southfront.org 
2712070 10/04/2015 Russian servicemen attach a Kh-25 high-precision missile to a Su-24 aircraft at the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Dmitriy Vinogradov/RIA Novosti | Late on June 23, a series of Russian airstrikes targeted the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is controlled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other terrorist groups. | The Russian airstrikes hit the outskirts of the towns of Sharorah in the northern Lattakia countryside and Gassaniah in the western c…
(2023-06-24). Russian Army Resumes Airstrikes On Terrorists In Syria Amid Wagner Mutiny (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Russian military operations against terrorist groups in Syria continues, despite the ongoing armed mutiny by the Wagner Group in Russia. | On June 24, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a new wave of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is controlled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and several other terrorist groups. | The airstrikes targeted al-Khudor hill in the northern Lattakia c…
(2023-06-24). Russian MoD Announces Strikes On Ukrainian Engineering, Reconnaissance & Storage Facilities (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On June 24, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had struck several key facilities of Kiev forces in different parts of Ukraine. | The ministry said in a statement that the Russian Aerospace Forces launched an attack with long-range precision-guided against engineering and reconnaissance centers as well as aviation equipment of Kiev forces in Kanatovo and Dnepr airfields. | In addition, a storage facility of British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles at a Ukrainian air base lo…
(2023-06-24). Ukraine Attacks Russia's Kursk With Drones As Its Forces Struggle With Counteroffensive (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Ukraine launched an attack at the western Russian region of Kursk with two suicide drones on June 23 as its forces continue to struggle with their counteroffensive. | Kursk Governor Roman Starovoit said in a statement that both drones were shot down by Russian air defenses. The governor added that there was no significant infrastructure damage."Last night, our air defenses shot down unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky over Kursk. The fragments that fell to a land plot of a gardeners' partnership in…
(2023-06-24). Wagner Mutineers Fire Anti-Aircraft Missile At Russian Attack Helicopter Over Voronezh (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Fighters from the Wagner Group, which is now waging an armed mutiny, attempted to shoot down a Russian attack helicopter over the city of Voronezh while advancing towards the Russian capital, Moscow, on June 24. | The fighters fired a missile from a Strela-10 short-range air defense system at the helicopter, a Ka-52. However, the helicopter fired flares and was able to dodge the missile, which apparently went on to hit a fuel depot and started a massive fire. | Earlier reports said that Wagner…
(2023-06-24). Scott Ritter — The F-16 Aerial Combat — Using AI in Combat Aircraft. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-24). Freedom or Martyrdom: Walid Daqqah's Fate Is in Our Hands. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-24). One Year After the Fall of Roe v. Wade, Abortion Care Has Become a Patchwork of Confusing State Laws. scheerpost.com 
In states with changing abortion laws and legal challenges to new laws, physicians are uncertain of what procedures…
(2023-06-24). RIP Jim Brown, Hero and Monster. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-24). The Elite War on Free Thought. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-24). The Pacific Northwest's Deadly 2021 Heat Wave Fuels a New Lawsuit Against Big Oil. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-24). 1 Year After "Dobbs," We Must Build Movements to Defeat Anti-Abortion Extremists. truthout.org It's been one year since Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the ruling that ended federal protections for abortion rights by overturning the almost 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade. The ruling was the culmination of decades-long work by the anti-abortion right, which has chipped away at abortion access at the state level, lined up "trigger bans" and mobilized to reignite the clinic… |
(2023-06-24). U.S. Military Shackled to China because of Rare Earth Minerals And Prigozhin Has a Psychotic Break. sonar21.com 
I want to touch on three issues. First, the dependence of the U.S. military industrial complex on rare earth minerals supplied by China and what that portends for war in…
(2023-06-24). So, Prigozhin Decided To Go For It. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-06-24). Civil War in Russia? Wagner Troops Rebellion — SCOTT RITTER. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-24). How the USA practices so-called 'coercive diplomacy'. thecommunists.org We sum up below the evidence presented in a report by our comrades in the Communist Party of China, to which a few of comments of our own have been added. ***** Diplomacy is the art, science and means by which nations, groups or individuals conduct their affairs, in ways to safeguard their interests and …
(2023-06-24). The Banned Video Israel Doesn't Want You To See. youtube.com Is this what they don't want you to know?>
(2023-06-24). "We need to harmonize the doctrine of Eurasianism in Türkiye and Russia" uwidata.com 
The Russian Orthodox Church occupies a prominent position among Russia's important institutions. It has influence not only within Russia but also across a vast region. We had the opportunity to address Türkiye-Russia relations, multipolarity, the conflict in Ukraine, the activities of the Fener Greek Patriarch, and the current global trends with Hieromonk Stefan Igumnov who …
(2023-06-24). Pseudo-science and imperialism caught red-handed. uwidata.com 
By Dr Franklin Nyamsi President, Institut de l'Afrique des Libertés / African Freedom Institute In a study[1] published on June 19, 2023 on the reference site of the Egmont Institute, based in the capital of the European Union and NATO, Brussels, a duo of researchers from this organization set out to analyze the correlation between …
(2023-06-24). Friday 6/23: AVENGE BANKO! Defend Trans Lives! indybay.org meeting at Dolores and 19th streets — at the Mexican bell near the main park entry.
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Treatments for major depression. thelancet.com Here we raise several concerns regarding the Review by Steven Marwaha and colleagues.1 First, the concept of treatment-resistant depression does not have reliable criteria for research and is conceptually empty. The key question remains whether the disorder is resistant to treatment, or whether treatments are less effective. For example, an individual participant level of analysis of clinical trial data revealed small average differences between antidepressants and placebo.2…
(2023-06-24). Colombian Government to solve vulnerabilities in La Guajira. plenglish.com Bogota, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro will head the Government with the People Day next week in the department of La Guajira, one of the most vulnerable regions of the country, an official communiqué confirmed.
(2023-06-24). Cuba makes progress in connecting water pumps to solar panels. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Santi Spiritus is among the Cuban territories that have increased efficiency in pumping drinking water to communities, especially rural ones, with the use of solar panels.
(2023-06-24). People involved in armed attacks in Vietnam to be tried for terrorism. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Seventy-five people arrested by the Dak Lak Police and involved in recent armed attacks in two communes in that Vietnamese province will be tried for acts of terrorism against the people's administration, it was announced.
(2023-06-24). Spain assumes responsibility for violence against women. plenglish.com Madrid, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) At a time of high sensitivity on the issue, Spain has assumed the presidency of the Ibero-American Initiative to Prevent and Eliminate Violence against Women.
(2023-06-24). Deadline Passes: Who Registered for Venezuela's Opposition Primaries? orinocotribune.com The deadline to register candidacy for the Venezuelan opposition primary elections has almost ended. Still, some candidates have not registered. This caused the National Primary Commission (CNP) to extend the deadline, generating discomfort in some opposition politicians. | The internal elections to elect the sole opposition presidential candidate are increasingly facing more obstacles. Not only are almost half the leaders banned from running for public office, but they do not even know who will actually participate. On Monday, CNP will report who officially registered their candidacy. | Initially, candidates cou…
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Disrespectful language about patients with long COVID. thelancet.com In the March Editorial, The Lancet stated that "Because of long COVID's [also known as post-COVID-19 condition] diverse symptomatology, reliance on self-reported symptoms, and a lack of diagnostic tests and consensus definition, many patients struggle to obtain a definitive diagnosis. As a result, long COVID is often easily dismissed as a psychosomatic condition. Given what we now know about the effects of long COVID and its biological basis, it must be taken seriously."1 Although this was surely not the intention, this statement is deeply offensive.
(2023-06-24). Department of Agriculture approves first cultivated meat for sale in US. nationofchange.org Cultured meat will Initially be used in two restaurants.
(2023-06-24). Monday 7/3: Rally On Julian's Birthday To Free Julian Assange & IFJ Journalist Mumia Abu-jamal. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across The Street From Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Human genome editing: potential seeds of conflict. thelancet.com Recently, The Lancet published an important declaration regarding the necessity of regulating and legislating for human genome editing.1 We agree with their opinions that the human genome editing technology and resulting research can have both positive and negative effects on human society. The use of genome editing for research and commercial purposes has sparked debates in both biological and political realms. However, most of them have mainly focused on the effects of human genome editing on the patients themselves, and little attention has been paid to their offspring.
(2023-06-24). Interior Sec. Haaland Supports Digging into Paiute Massacre Site for Lithium. indybay.org Paiute Shoshone elders and youths were raided by police, and their Eagles Feathers were confiscated. Now, the foreign company Lithium Americas has filed a major lawsuit against the protectors of the Paiute Massacre Site. Interior Sec. Deb Haaland has further broken the people's hearts by voicing support for this violation of both sacred and human laws, imperiling future generations.
(2023-06-24). U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Peltier, Oak Flat and Line 5 in Final Report. indybay.org The priorities in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues final report include the release of imprisoned Leonard Peltier, the protection of Apaches sacred Oak Flat, and decommissioning Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. Censored News looks at what is included in the final report, and what is not.
(2023-06-24). Argentina: Jujuy and the Coming Struggles. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Aznárez — Jun 21, 2023 | When all avenues of dialogue are closed and they appeal to impose authoritarian positions with repression. When they persecute, imprison, and deny any type of legal defense. When from extreme right-wing political sectors, which hide behind failed democracies. When voices are heard approving the application of a brutal "order" that does not hesitate to shoot out the eyes of young people of this people—as in Chile and Peru. When all this happens in broad daylight and with the consent of the Judiciary and the complicit and cowardly silence of the Executive Power (and the…
(2023-06-24). British Prime Minister Renews Pledge of Loyalty to U.S. Imperialism. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Martinez — Jun 16, 2023 | 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 for; the Tories' long-promised free trade deal remains in deep freeze. Indeed, very little of substance was announced beyond the "Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-U.K. Economic Partnership."
(2023-06-24). Perspectives] A testament of recovery. thelancet.com A little over a decade ago, I was invited onto the science radio show Radiolab to talk about my work on a puzzling and often highly distressing experience: hearing a voice in the absence of any speaker. Typically understood as a symptom of severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, voice-hearing has come to be rethought as a diverse phenomenon affecting people in many different walks of life, whether or not accompanied by a psychiatric diagnosis. I told the show's producers that I would be happy to talk about the latest in the science of voice-hearing, but that they really ought to get the perspectives of peopl…
(2023-06-24). 'I Will Stay Until 2026': Boluarte Rejects Early Elections. popularresistance.org As the Boluarte coup regime continues to dig its heels in six months after the parliamentary coup by the Fujimori right-wing Congress ousted democratically elected president Pedro Castillo, there has yet to be any justice for the massacres, repression and other human rights abuses during the uprising since December 7th. Despite multiple legal challenges from inside the country and international investigations into human rights abuses, Boluarte has stated as recently as last week that she will continue her term through 2026 .This move has outraged Peruvians who have been mobilized and organized against this dictat…
(2023-06-24). Saturday 6/24: What's your beef? A walking tour addressing your social justice grief. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-06-24). Gentlemanly Advice About Murder. "The Thing about Money is that When you have It you Want More" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-24). 6-year-old Chinese boy becomes youngest Rubik's Cube player for A-level. ecns.cn Six-year-old Chinese boy Li Runsheng from Shaanxi competed in the professional Rubik's Cube A-level exam in Beijing to become the world's youngest Rubik's Cube player for that level on Saturday.
(2023-06-24). Insights | China's poverty reduction experience instructive for Latin America: Honduran official. ecns.cn One of the main things that Latin America could learn from China is the strategy used for poverty elimination, said Marcela Arias, minister at the Permanent Mission of Honduras to the UN and Other International Organizations based in Geneva, on Thursday in an interview with China News Network.
(2023-06-24). Indonesia abuzz as first high-speed railway nears launch. ecns.cn The railway, a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Indonesia, is scheduled to start operating in mid August.
(2023-06-24). China extends NEV purchase tax breaks. ecns.cn China will extend purchase tax breaks on new energy vehicles to the end of 2027, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance.
(2023-06-24). Drug control body says U.S. smearing China over fentanyl. ecns.cn China's drug control authority has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United States' smearing of China and sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals for allegedly involved in drugs.
(2023-06-24). Apart from China, which other countries celebrate Duanwu Festival?>. ecns.cn Duanwu Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month each year in China.
(2023-06-24). Barbecue restaurant explosion kills 31 in NW China's Ningxia. ecns.cn According to witnesses at the scene, a gas tank in the barbecue restaurant on the first floor exploded, detonating the gas pipeline on the second floor.
(2023-06-24). President urges all-out rescue work after Ningxia blast. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to rescue those injured in an explosion on Wednesday at a barbecue restaurant in Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, and ensure their proper medical treatment. He has also instructed authorities concerned to enhance safety measures nationwide to prevent a rerun of the tragedy.
(2023-06-24). CPC official says China, UK have common responsibility. ecns.cn Despite having different views on a number of issues, China and the United Kingdom share a common responsibility to shun group politics and bloc confrontations, and China welcomes genuine discussion based on equality and respect to expand mutual understanding, a senior official of the Communist Party of China said.
(2023-06-24). Products, brands, services rise in elder care market. ecns.cn As new births continue to drop in an aging society like China today, a daily necessity producer has decided to focus on adult care products in addition to baby products.
(2023-06-24). Culture Fact | Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Every 5th day of the 5th month of Chinese lunar calendar marks Dragon Boat Festival. This year, the traditional Chinese festival falls on June 22.
(2023-06-24). Cradle of Civilization: Huizhou Ancient Town. ecns.cn Huizhou Ancient Town, a tourist spot of Shexian county, Anhui province, is one of China's four best-preserved ancient towns. In the town, tourists can enjoy the charm of ancient Huizhou-style architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
(2023-06-24). Putin calls Wagner mutiny 'treason' in televised address. ecns.cn "Any internal turmoil is a deadly threat to our statehood, to us as a nation. This is a blow to Russia, to our people. And our actions to protect the motherland from such a threat will be tough," Putin said in the televised address to the nation.
(2023-06-24). 'CunBA' in SW China's Guizhou treats guests with 'High Mountains and Flowing Water'. ecns.cn The opening game of the Harmonious Countryside Basketball League (CunBA) was held in Taipan Village, Qiandongnan Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Tuesday night.
(2023-06-24). From farmland to stage of world champion: a fairy tale of 'Mother Dragon Boat Team'. ecns.cn The Dragon Boat Team consists of 24 members, the oldest being 59 and the youngest being 31. In order to prepare for a dragon boat competition, they have been training on the river for over a month, with a daily training time of up to 6 hours.
(2023-06-24). World's first railroad-bridge operating machine triples efficiency. ecns.cn "ÄÄ"Taihang," the world's first all-in-one machine for girder replacement, transport and erection was put into operation on Tuesday in Huanghua of Cangzhou City, north China's Hebei Province."ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). Pandas enjoy zongzi ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn
(2023-06-24). 31 dead after barbecue restaurant explosion in northwest China. ecns.cn The death toll from an explosion which ripped through a barbecue restaurant in Yinchuan, capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Wednesday night, has risen to 31, local authorities said Thursday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). Culture fact: Dragon Boat Festival in ancient Chinese poem. ecns.cn
(2023-06-24). Giant panda cub born in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn A giant panda named "Xinxin" gave birth to the cub on May 29 at the Shenshuping giant panda base in Wolong National Nature Reserve. It is the first birth this year among captive pandas at the center. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). Tibetan middle school holds activities to inherit traditional culture. ecns.cn A middle school in Sagya County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region held various activities on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). China strives for more measures to facilitate cross-border exchanges. ecns.cn Since China downgraded COVID-19 to a Class-B infectious disease in January, the country has adjusted policies to facilitate cross-border people-to-people exchange, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs at the Foreign Ministry Wu Xi told media in Beijing. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). ICF Dragon Boat World Cup kicks off in Qu Yuan's hometown. ecns.cn The International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Cup kicked off in Zigui County, located in Yichang City of central China's Hubei Province on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). Firefighters inspect Fujian's Unesco-listed Hakka roundhouses. ecns.cn Firefighters inspected Tulou, Unesco-listed Hakka roundhouses in Zhangzhou City, east China's Fujian Province on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Dragon boat races was held Thursday in south China's Hong Kong to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 22 this year, featuring adrenaline-pumping competition, vibrant colors, intense drumbeats and cheering fans. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-24). And then Biden blew it … mronline.org 
The Biden talk, made official by posting it on the White House site, is an insult to China. Whatever Blinken has said or done to smooth the relations is now gone. It was already known that the U.S. can not be trusted with anything that it says. What counts is what the U.S. does and there it has so far shown no positive move towards China.
(2023-06-24). Argentina: Repression against indigenous people in Jujuy (+human rights in Venezuela). mronline.org 
Police repression of mass protests regarding provincial constitution reforms—threatening the right to protest and land workers' rights—have led to at least 68 people being arrested and 170 injured this Tuesday, June 20.
(2023-06-24). Canadian sanctions on Russia: Powerless rage with a boomerang effect. mronline.org 
Canada's recent seizure of a Russian an-124 cargo plane, which had been delivering COVID supplies when it was grounded in February 2022 at Pearson Airport (it was forced to pay a fee for every minute, despite being trapped there), is another sanction among many others.
(2023-06-24). Dark history: How the U.S. experimented on its own people. mronline.org 
For years, government-related institutes have experimented on their own citizens, mainly minorities, to serve their own interests. Infamous and not entirely disclosed, here are some of the most unethical operations done by the U.S. on its own people and soil.
(2023-06-24). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Jasper J Brugts, Sumant P Radhoe, Pascal R D Clephas, et al. Remote haemodynamic monitoring of pulmonary artery pressures in patients with chronic heart failure (MONITOR-HF): a randomised clinical trial. Lancet 2023; published online May 20. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00923-6—In this Article, the upper limit of the 95% CI for the between-group comparison for urgent visits in table 2 has been corrected. This correction has been made to the online version as of June 22, 2023, and the printed version is correct.
(2023-06-24). Sunday 6/25: Equal Rights Advocates Contingent in San Francisco Pride Parade 2023. indybay.org Contingent meet up near Embarcadero in San Francisco | (exact location to be given after you RSVP)…
(2023-06-24). Now the Pay-off Comes from Blowing Up the Nord Stream Pipeline. dissidentvoice.org 
On June 23, Jamison Cocklin headlined at Natural Gas Intelligence, "Venture Global Set to Become Germany's Biggest Long-Term LNG Supplier" and reported: "Venture Global LNG Inc. has agreed to supply a state-owned German company with the super-chilled fuel for two decades as European offtakers continue to line up deals to replace Russian natural gas imports." …
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Latent bipolar disorder. thelancet.com Anita Thapar and colleagues' Seminar1 raised a word of caution about suicidality and latent bipolar disorder.1,2 Of note, we recently showed that 4 years before the onset of the illness, various features can be predictive of manifest bipolar disorder, and suicidality is the main one (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve 0 ∑82, 95% CI 0 ∑75—0 ∑88).3 It is known that major depression is usually the first manifestation of bipolar disorder (appendix). When bipolar disorder is the underlying disorder, antidepressants might trigger full-fledged bipolar disorder and worsen the course…
(2023-06-24). Obituary] Dominic Peter Kwiatkowski. thelancet.com Paediatrician committed to fighting malaria. He was born in London, UK, on May 25, 1953, and died of a heart attack in Oxford, UK, on April 27, 2023 aged 69 years.
(2023-06-24). Blockade Australia takes action in three ports. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). CPSU campaigns to restore the Commonwealth Employment Service. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Disability activists blockade Sydney Road, call for accessible tram stops. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Environment coalition protests NT Labor's plans for more gas. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Family of man NSW Police shot dead in 2019 calls for justice, reforms. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Labor breaks election promise with new income management card. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Lead concerns prompt NSW central west to demand toxic gold and silver mines are closed. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). People, not politicians, will abolish the death penalty. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Public housing activist: 'Supply, supply, supply' is no solution to the housing crisis. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Rally hears from public housing tenants fighting to stay in their homes. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Staff, students say no to proposal to raid super for a pay rise. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Voice to Parliament referendum confirmed to be held in next six months. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). 'Wall of gay' formed to defend drag story time. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). Video: Michael West on the scandal engulfing PricewaterhouseCoopers. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-24). 'We Must Strike': A Message From A Rank-And-File UPS Worker Activist. popularresistance.org It has become almost cliche to say that nobody wants a strike, as if it were somehow uncouth to stand up for one's humanity without a qualifier. But wanting a strike is truly not the question. The question, rather, is do we NEED a strike? And the answer is an unequivocal YES! | We NEED a strike to unite our members at UPS, and our Teamsters Union as a whole. We NEED a strike to create a generation of militant Unionists, whose education will be the picket line, and whose graduation will be the launch of a new Labor movement. We NEED a strike to create the bonds that hold Labor together, that unite workers; those t…
(2023-06-24). Car Plants Are Making Medical Equipment – And Things Should Stay That Way. indybay.org The time has come for progressive nationalization and socialization. This includes the financial sector, because only if we gain control over the financing of socially necessary areas of production will it be possible to ensure that we as a society can plan our future and the future of our finite planet democratically and thus avert the impending climate catastrophe.
(2023-06-24). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-24). Popular Spanish chef living in Cuba will publish book. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Spanish chef Migue Angel Jimenez, known as Chefarandula, said on social networks that his book "Cuba en mi cocina" (Cuba in my Kitchen) will be available to the public in a digital format on June 30.
(2023-06-24). Comment] The 2023 Wakley Prize: spotlight themes in The Lancet's bicentenary year. thelancet.com What would Thomas Wakley, who founded The Lancet in 1823, make of medicine today? Progress over the past two centuries has been remarkable. Antiseptics and anaesthetics in surgery, life-saving devices and drugs, childhood and adult immunisation, the development of clinical trials, and digital health care are just a few of the advances that have improved patients' lives. There has also been increased scrutiny of medical power, including medical paternalism, the colonial foundations of global health, the inequities of race-based medicine, and medical misogyny.
(2023-06-24). Communists meeting in New York have a plan to defeat the MAGA fascists. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK — The National Committee of the Communist Party, USA, that organization's top leadership, launched a meeting this morning here in New York with a declaration that the nationwide party organization is putting its full force behind a movement it expects will inflict a strategic defeat upon the MAGA right and its leader, "the …
(2023-06-24). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Amazon Under Fire. levernews.com Good things are happening! Workers and regulators are holding some of the country's biggest corporations accountable for workers' rights violations. Plus, an Arkansas judge makes a landmark gender-affirming ruling, NYC tenants get a climate break, and more.Amazon Takes Some Hits: Amazon is in the hot seat. On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
(2023-06-24). Thursday 6/29: Kickoff for 2024 California State Juneteenth Holiday. indybay.org Gold Rush Grill Cafe / Courtyard | O Street and 11th Street | Downtown Sacramento, California…
(2023-06-24). Judge's Ruling Debunks Anti-Trans Claims Often Seen in Corporate Media. fair.org
(2023-06-24). Can The European Leg Of The Triad Break Free From The Atlantic Alliance? popularresistance.org
(2023-06-24). Will The Federal Trade Commission Lead The Climate Reformation? popularresistance.org
(2023-06-24). Blinken Must Be Angry that Biden Killed Any Chance for a U.S.-China Summit. theduran.com
(2023-06-24). "We Must Strike": A Message from Greg Kerwood, a Rank-and-File UPS Worker Activist. leftvoice.org
(2023-06-24). Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence for a Ruling Class of the Indus Civilization? resilience.org
(2023-06-24). Ian Masters CIA Operative Protested At KPFA In Berkeley. indybay.org
(2023-06-24). Friday 6/23: Hands Off Korean Independent Journalist Jan Jin-young-Drop The Charges NOW! indybay.org San Francisco Korean Consulate | 3500 Clay St. | San Francisco…
(2023-06-24). Saturday 6/24: Rainbow Oasis: Pride Celebration Hang-Out w/ Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired. indybay.org Hosted at LightHouse Headquarters | Making SF PRIDE accessible for blind & visually impaired…
(2023-06-24). Bolivia sends food shipment to Cuba in solidarity. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce confirmed in a tweet the shipment of 65 tons of food for those affected by rains and floods in the eastern region of Cuba.
(2023-06-24). Counterterrorist regime declared in Moscow and homonymous province. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee announced that the counterterrorist regime for Moscow and the province of the same name was decreed in order to prevent possible terrorist attacks.
(2023-06-24). Defense of Humanity members denounced call to use force against Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The Network in Defense of Humanity (REDH) has denounced the pronouncement made by the representative of the first congressional district of the state of Florida, Matt Gaetz, urging the use of military force against Cuba.
(2023-06-24). Maria Zakharova: The enemy is betting on a civil war in Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Russia's enemies are betting that a civil war will break out in the country, but there will be none, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, declared on Saturday.
(2023-06-24). Palestine condemns statements by far-right Israeli minister. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian government described as aberrational and genocidal the statements made by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, who called for launching a large-scale military operation in the West Bank to "kill thousands of terrorists."
(2023-06-24). Putin: Exorbitant ambitions drive the armed rebellion. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin described the call for an armed rebellion organized by the head of the Wagner Group, Evgeni Prigozhin, as treason motivated by "exorbitant ambitions."
(2023-06-24). Russian Defense Ministry urges Wagner not to participate in rebellion. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Defense Ministry affirmed that the fighters of the Wagner private military company were dragged into a criminal adventure by means of deception, and called on them to refuse to take part in an armed insurgency.
(2023-06-24). Russian Senate ratifies support for President Putin. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The Federation Council fully supports the country's president, Vladimir Putin, and understands the importance of his leadership in all Russian regions, said the upper house leader Valentina Matvienko.
(2023-06-24). Biden Walks Back on Ukraine's Nato Accession. orinocotribune.com M. K. Bhadrakumar — Jun 19, 2023 | If only the US President Joe Biden had a time machine as in…
(2023-06-24). La "Soluzione Coreana" per l'Europa | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca La "Conferenza sulla ripresa dell'Ucraina", svoltasi a Londra, segna il passaggio a una nuova fase della guerra contro la Russia: USA, NATO e UE non solo continuano ad armare le forze di Kiev, ma si stanno preparando a trasformare l'Europa …
(2023-06-24). Paris summit stressed urgency of reforming financing architeture. plenglish.com Paris, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) A well-known and denounced reality reverberated here at the summit for a New Global Financing Pact: the urgency of reforming the world financing architecture in the face of challenges such as poverty and climate change.
(2023-06-24). President Díaz-Canel in Cuba after finishing tour of Europe. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel has returned to Cuba in the early hour of Saturday after finishing an European tour that took him to Vatican City, Italy, Serbia and France.
(2023-06-24). Spanish artist rejects US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Spanish singer Cristina del Valle, who together with Alberto Comesaña make up Amistades Peligrosas duo, reject the US Government's hostile policy, hardened in the past years, against Cuba.
(2023-06-24). Biden won't protect Palestinian Americans from Israeli attacks. electronicintifada.net Ambassador Tom Nides emptily claims that US "will not stand by" as settlers use violence.
(2023-06-24). The Fourth Industrial Revolution: "AI Will Enable Some People to Control the World" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-24). World Report] How the Denver Principles changed health care for everyone. thelancet.com The Denver Principles, a bill of rights for people living with HIV, was written 40 years ago. Miriam Lewis Sabin, The Lancet's North American Editor, reports from Washington, DC.
(2023-06-24). Mohawk Warrior Society: Handbook on Sovereignty And Survival podcast. indybay.org New! Listen to this powerful podcast by the Mohawk Warrior Society. Mohawk Nation News. "The Kahnistensera, Mohawk Mothers of kahnawake, kanesatake, and akwesasne knew Louis karonhiaktajeh Hall, and were greatly influenced by his stories, philosophy and farsightedness. This podcast reveals many of his past, current and future insights into what lay ahead for the Mohawks."
(2023-06-24). Mohawk Nation News: Indigenous People Demand Moratorium on Quebec Logging. indybay.org Mohawk Nation News — "Indigenous guardians of the ancestral territories of the Innu, Atikamekw and Mohawk are demanding a moratorium on logging in Quebec."
(2023-06-24). Global solidarity with Writers Guild strike. workers.org 
The International Affiliation of Writers Guilds (IAWG), Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) and UNI Global Union (UNI-MEI) organized global in-person and social-media protests June 14 in a "Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity" with the Writers Guild (WGA) strike that began on May 1 — International Workers Day. Many . . . |
(2023-06-24). World Report] South Africa passes National Health Insurance Bill. thelancet.com A landmark new law aims to pave the way for universal health coverage. Munyaradzi Makoni reports from Cape Town.
(2023-06-24). Chinese-American Worker And Activist Arrested For Advocating For Peace. popularresistance.org Labor leaders and organizers are banding together to demand justice for Chinese-American unionized worker and activist Li Tang "Henry" Liang. Liang was indicted and then arrested in early May in Boston in retaliation for exercising his free speech rights. "The federal government has targeted Liang for advocating peaceful relations between the US and China," say labor activists in the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance of the AFL-CIO, the largest trade union in the US. | As a hotel worker, Liang was an active member in his union, UNITE HERE Local 26. He is also an activist in the Chinese-American community, ral…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to use an asthma inhaler. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening.Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, demonstrates proper technique for using inhalers to combat these asthma triggers. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uje9beC6GlU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is available in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-24). 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…
(2023-06-24). Consumer Health: The lifesaving gift of blood donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Blood Donor Day, which is observed Wednesday, June 14, is an effort by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People…
(2023-06-24). Science Saturday: Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defense against infection. In addition to killing harmful microorganisms, macrophages typically can initiate a response against tumors. However, macrophages, like other cells, can enter a state called senescence, which is linked to aging, disease and multiple physiological problems. When cells become senescent, they stop dividing, but they do not die and are not always eliminated from the body. They…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Protein needs for performance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running and signed up for a half-marathon to keep me motivated. I know training puts a lot of wear and tear on the body, and I've heard protein is essential. How do I make sure I'm getting enough protein so I can perform at maximum ability? ANSWER: As you prepare for your upcoming distance race — or any other athletic event — you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing the risks of sexually transmitted infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day — with the majority of them asymptomatic. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious diseases physician with Mayo Clinic, says there are many reasons for the continued rise in sexually transmitted infections in the last few years. She says educating people is crucial and an important step in…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Testicular cancer is highly treatable. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month. It's an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Most of those cases are in young and middle-aged men. And usually, the cancer is highly treatable. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PkWz0ZYinzo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can testicular cancer affect fertility? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a common concern among men who are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Will I be able to have children in the future? So what are the effects of testicular cancer and its treatment on fertility? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qr2TH1-s3eQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "When we first evaluate men with a new suspected testicular cancer,…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Keeping children's teeth healthy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-month-old daughter recently got her first tooth. She likes to chew on her teething ring. I want to start good dental habits early and create a routine of brushing her teeth twice a day. When should I introduce a toothbrush so she can get comfortable with it? Do you have any other tips for establishing good oral hygiene early? ANSWER: Dental infections are one of the most common infections in children. Even though…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing cancer for future generations of Black families. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The statistics are staggering. Black people are more likely to die from cancer than other racial and ethnic groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans have the highest death rate from cancer overall. National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is June 15—21. Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says educating patients is essential to reducing and preventing cancer deaths…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who have higher rates of breast cancer compared to non-Hispanic white women. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Health System now offering Saturday appointments for cervical cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org OWATONNA, Minn. — Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women, with the American Cancer Society estimating that almost 14,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. Of those cases, over 4,000 women will likely die from the disease. Fortunately, precancerous cervical lesions are easy to diagnose with a Pap test, or cervical cancer screening, leading to better outcomes for treatment. But for many women, finding…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: How vasculitis affects the body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Vasculitis Clinic at Mayo Clinic is a place where experts in a number of fields of medicine help adults and children diagnose and treat vasculitis, and conduct important research. But what is this relatively rare condition? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-inDomneGL0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Vasculitis is a group of conditions — all related…
(2023-06-24). Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A restful night's sleep is more than just rejuvenating, it improves your health, memory and mood. Yet for millions of U.S. adults, restful sleep is elusive because they have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops partially or completely. These events can result in low oxygen levels and cause frequent episodes of waking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and occurs…
(2023-06-24). Is a cancer clinical trial right for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials, also known as clinical studies, help medical researchers understand how to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer and other diseases and conditions. Healthcare professionals translate findings from clinical trials into treatments that can lead to longer, healthier lives for people with cancer. Clinical trials are an important option to consider if you're facing a cancer diagnosis. Joining a clinical trial may provide experimental treatment options you may not otherwise have. What is a clinical…
(2023-06-24). 6-15-2023 Media Only News Briefing: Air Quality Concerns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Due to ongoing air-quality issues in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic hosted a media briefing June 15th, with Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Occupational Medicine specialist. Dr. Vanichkachorn answered questions about how small particles in the air affect the human body and how you can protect yourself. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of the Zoom briefing found at the end of this post. Journalists who would like to access…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic ranked among 'Best Children's Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023—2024 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Nationally, Mayo Clinic Children's Center ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in eight of the pediatric specialties considered in the rankings. The rankings identify the top 50 children's hospitals in each of 10 specialties considered. Ranking in specialties demonstrates broad-based excellence and the effectiveness of the team-based approach that is the hallmark of the Mayo Clinic…
(2023-06-24). The importance of prioritizing mental health for the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org People who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer Vencill, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, explains how added stressors can put members of the LGBTQ+ community at higher risk and what steps they can take to prioritize their mental health. Watch: The importance of mental health youtu.be/dHgTkKlmpVU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 39) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-24). Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are substances found in certain plants that are believed to be beneficial for human health and help prevent certain diseases. There's still much to learn about what makes up a brain-healthy diet. Studies are finding that…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic expert addresses cancer disparities during Black Family Cancer Awareness Week. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Black people have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group for most cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. In Black men, prostate cancer death rates are more than double that of any other racial or ethnic group, and Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. These disparities are driving many efforts to raise awareness about cancer prevention…
(2023-06-24). Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being diagnosed with cancer is a hardship on its own, but it's especially challenging if a person is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jewel Kling, M.D., director of women's health at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains that stigma and discrimination create barriers to healthcare, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer due to delayed cancer screenings as well as challenges with survivorship care. Increased cancer risks…
(2023-06-24). Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota announce new pathway program for training nurse-midwives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing are collaborating to create a new academic pathway for nurse-midwives that will expand the nurse-midwifery workforce in the Upper Midwest. The collaboration creates a pathway for students admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program to complete the approximately 1,000 hours of required clinical training at Mayo Clinic hospitals in Minnesota and…
(2023-06-24). Bladder cancer: What you should know about diagnosis, treatment and recurrence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It's also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur. Experts are developing ways to reduce bladder cancer recurrence, and, with treatments and follow-up care tailored to each person's cancer, outcomes are improving. Mark Tyson, II, M.D., a Mayo Clinic urologic surgeon, explains: Blood in the urine may be the first sign of bladder cancer. The first symptom of…
(2023-06-24). Thursday 6/22: Pride, Prejudice & Corporate P.R: Corporate Capitalism and Anti-LGBTQIA+ Hate. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-06-24). Anti-war groups in Ireland disrupt security conference at Cork University. peoplesdispatch.org Irish anti-war groups disrupted discussions over militarization and membership of military alliances at the government's first national security consultation meeting that began at the University College Cork (UCC). On June 22, activists from the Connolly Youth Movement (CYM) disrupted the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy meeting with anti-war slogans and Deputy head of government and foreign and defense minister Micheál Martin from the Fianna Fail of the ruling liberal-cons…
(2023-06-24). Bill protecting workers against union-busting advances in US Congress. peoplesdispatch.org The legislation, celebrated by labor leaders, organizers, and workers, would protect the right to organize a union. Practices such as captive audience meetings that are meant to dissuade workers from forming unions will be banned under this proposed law…
(2023-06-24). Towards Digital Tyranny? Beware of the QR Code, Remember Agenda ID2020? globalresearch.ca It's Agenda ID2020 on steroids. It's the worldwide invasion of the QR code — QR coding of everything, all of your most intimate data, health, personal behaviors, habits — track records of where we have been and even where we may be planning to go. Nothing will escape the QR code. Nobody talks about it.
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] We are human, not artificial intelligence—medical teaching innovation in Taiwan. thelancet.com We appreciated Sandro Vento's Correspondence addressing the merit of a conducive environment in medical learning.1 With artificial intelligence development booming in recent years, there is a lot of interest in applying artificial intelligence to medical education to quickly produce many new doctors to resolve the problems of insufficient medical resources. However, lots of arguments have emerged about whether quickly produced new doctors have sufficient humanity in clinical practice. Here, we provide alternative experiences of medical education in Taiwan, which might be helpful for medical education providers ar…
(2023-06-24). Video: "The Criminalization of War". America's "Global War on Terrorism" is Fake. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca From 2005 to 2016, under the helm of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad former Prime Minister of Malaysia, I served as member of the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission (KLWCC) which coordinated the prosecution and led the indictments against: Bush, Cheney, …
(2023-06-24). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 23.06.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 23.06.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2023-06-24). Saturday 7/1: Benefit Book Sale for the 100K REVCOM Fund Drive. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-06-24). Sunday 7/2: Benefit Book Sale for the $100K Revcom Fund Drive. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-06-24). Friday 6/23: Bridge Bannering for Peace and Justice. indybay.org We'll be on the pedestrian bridge over Geary at Webster near Japantown in San Francisco.
(2023-06-24). Curcumin is beneficial for almost all types of cancer. expose-news.com Curcumin — a derivative of turmeric and the pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow-orange colour — has been extensively researched. It appears to be universally useful for just about …
(2023-06-24). Covid Related News: The information and biological war continues. expose-news.com There are those who blindly follow orders and those who dare to think critically. In the covid era, the amount of misleading and downright false information emitted by "official" sources is remarkable …
(2023-06-24). The Social Credit Nightmare is NOW on your Street. expose-news.com Most people don't believe that the nightmare of social credit is coming. But it's here. And it's already well established. By Dr. Vernon Coleman Today, 23 June, I received a copy of …
(2023-06-24). UK MPs must challenge WHO's power and money grab, APPG says. expose-news.com At the beginning of last week, the Pandemic Response and Recovery All-Party Parliamentary Group ("APPG") heard how, if adopted, the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") proposed Pandemic Treaty and amendments to the International …
(2023-06-24). Journalist Randy Credico Has Been Placed on Ukrainian Terrorist "Kill-List" via CIA Project Website. covertactionmagazine.com Friends Are Urging Credico to Go Underground Advisers are suggesting Randy Credico to lie low—keep out of sight—because too many journalists, activists, academics and dissidents placed on this hit-list coincidentally wind up dead, sometimes only days after being listed. Once killed, the Ukrainian word –õ–ò–ö–í–ò–î–ò– –û–í–ê–ù ("LIQUIDATED") is plastered across their pictures in big red letters—as in the …
(2023-06-24). Wednesday 6/28: Inspector General Community Meeting. indybay.org Hybrid Meeting | 701 Ocean St., 5th floor Board Chambers, Santa Cruz | or tinyurl.com/SCCOIG…
(2023-06-24). Monday 6/26: #NoQuarry: Protecting Juristac Sacred Land Forum w/ Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-06-24). EU Gives Green Light to New Sanctions Against Russia. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Loneliness in the time of COVID-19: an alarming rise. thelancet.com It has been 3 years since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Globally, WHO reports 764‚Äà474‚Äà387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 6 ∑9 million deaths at the time of writing this letter. The pandemic has brought about a plethora of health challenges, both physical and mental. Among these challenges, the sense of isolation and loneliness experienced by many people is particularly noteworthy. Consider a scenario where a person was away from home for work purposes but became stranded due to the pandemic.
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Balancing potential benefits and ethical considerations of gene editing. thelancet.com Although the potential benefits of gene editing are enormous,1 considering that it also presents serious ethical, scientific, and social challenges that must be addressed is important.2 A recent Editorial3 highlights heritable genome editing risks and urges regulatory clarity to prevent unintended generational changes.4 Reproductive embryo DNA alteration is banned in many countries, but ambiguous regulations pose accountability challenges.3…
(2023-06-24). Graffiti All Over Transgender District Condemns Private Prisons. indybay.org Site of historic trans insurrection is currently a private mini-jail run by GEO Group…
(2023-06-24). Minuto a minuto del conflicto en torno al grupo Wagner en Rusia. telesurtv.net En la capital rusa y en las provincias de Moscú y de Vorónezh se impuso el régimen de operación antiterrorista.
(2023-06-24). Palestinian Resistance Condemns Settlers' Attack on Mosque. orinocotribune.com Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad condemned settlers' attack on a mosque in Urif, where they burned and tore copies of the Holy Quran. | On Friday, June 23, Hamas condemned the desecration of mosques and the burning of copies of the Quran in the village of Urif, south of Nablus. | In the organization's view, what happened is a heinous crime and a serious escalation of the religious war waged by Israeli institutions.
(2023-06-24). Letters to the Canary: trans rights, Catalonia, and is AI really a threat? thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news, politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — starting …
(2023-06-24). The CIA, NATO and the US Empire with Aaron Good. youtube.com 
This week on the MintCast from MintPress News, Alan MacLeod is joined by historian Aaron Good to discuss his book, "American Exception: Empire and the Deep State". Aaron discusses how the CIA shaped American history and politics, how it and NATO intervened around the world, causing conflicts in its wake. Later, he describes the US/NATO …
(2023-06-24). Liberal and Left Silence on National Security Police State When Used Against Trump and His Supporters. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Jun 21, 2023 | The National Security police state now regards the Democratic Party as a more useful tool to criminalize opposition to US wars and maintain their control over the US government. We see this in the attack on the Uhuru Movement as being in the pay of Russia, in the imprisonment and torture of Julian Assange, in the jailing of numerous whistleblowers, in the censoring of hundreds of anti-war websites, claiming they spread Russian "disinformation." Unfortunately, not a few who consider themselves on the left or liberals acquiesce to these attacks. Many actually repeat them.
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Treatments for major depression — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Alain Braillon and colleagues outline several judgements about novel treatments for depression and argue that treatment-resistant depression does not have reliable research criteria. Although we are aware of the debate concerning multiple treatment-resistant depression1 definitions, their specificity, and precision, we used the widely accepted definition of not responding to at least two treatments that is consistent with approximately 50% of definitions that are used in the literature.2 We believe this was a pragmatic and reasonable choice, as the alternative is to not investigate therapy for people who have not…
(2023-06-24). Peru: "Genocide Bill" Scrapped as Indigenous People Claim Victory. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-06-24). World Report] Global inequities in access to medical morphine continue. thelancet.com A new WHO report has shown how most of the world's morphine goes to high-income countries, compromising the provision of pain relief. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-06-24). Evacuan zonas del centro sur de Chile ante fuertes lluvias. telesurtv.net Se declaró la alerta roja para las comunas de Pinto, El Carmen, San Ignacio, Pemuco y Bulnes, por "amenaza de crecida" del río Diguillín en San Lorenzo.
(2023-06-24). México anuncia fin de tercera onda de calor. telesurtv.net El SMN advirtió que "prevalecerá el ambiente muy caluroso con temperaturas máximas superiores a 45 grados centígrados" en algunos estados.
(2023-06-24). Evalúan en Perú demanda de amparo presentada por Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net La defensa anunció que si la demanda de amparo no es admitida por la sala constitucional, presentará un recurso de agravio ante el tribunal.
(2023-06-24). Coaliciones perfilan candidaturas previo a elecciones argentinas. telesurtv.net La titular de Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, Estela de Carloto, expresó su apoyo a Eduardo "Wado" de Pedro, quien presentó su candidatura desde…
(2023-06-24). Mantienen protestas en Jujuy, Argentina, a pesar de represión. telesurtv.net Piden justicia por la represión policial de la noche del martes, cuando se registraron más de 170 heridos y unos 70 detenidos.
(2023-06-24). López Obrador acusa al Supremo de defender una minoría corrupta. telesurtv.net Suprema Corte invalida la reforma electoral conocida como "plan B". López Obrador considera que, con ello, protege a una minoría e invade al Poder Legislativo.
(2023-06-24). Rusia rechaza undécimo paquete de medidas de presión de la UE. telesurtv.net Moscú apuntó que las sanciones socavan las prerrogativas jurídicas internacionales del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU.
(2023-06-24). Inaugurarán Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El acto inaugural de la cita deportiva regional más antigua del orbe será a partir de las 19H00 (hora local).
(2023-06-24). Al menos 1.807 migrantes han muerto en el Mediterráneo en 2023. telesurtv.net En la ruta central que cubre desde el norte de África a Italia o Malta han muerto 1.064 personas.
(2023-06-24). Bolivia condecora a embajadora de México María Teresa Mercado. telesurtv.net La Cancillería de Bolivia condecoró a la embajadora de México por su destacada actuación frente al golpe de Estado de 2019.
(2023-06-24). Detienen a responsables de explosión de restaurante en China. telesurtv.net El violento incidente se produjo este jueves 22 de junio en un restaurante de barbacoa en la región autónoma de la etnia hui de Ningxia, en el noroeste de China.
(2023-06-24). Médicos de Inglaterra anuncian histórica huelga de cinco días. telesurtv.net Los negociadores de BMA han estado pidiendo un aumento del 35% para compensar los 15 años de aumentos por debajo de la inflación.
(2023-06-24). Claves para entender el conflicto en torno al grupo Wagner en Rusia. telesurtv.net La rebelión del grupo armado Wagner fue calificada por el presidente Vladímir Putin como un acto de ambiciones personales desmesuradas del jefe de los paramilitares.
(2023-06-24). Bolivia definirá acciones contra la violencia en escuelas. telesurtv.net El fiscal del departamento de Santa Cruz, Roger Mariaca, precisó que se investigan dos presuntos casos de abuso sexual a menores en el Colegio Alemán.
(2023-06-24). Decretan alerta roja por calor en Beijing, China. telesurtv.net La administración municipal de respuesta de emergencia aconsejó a quienes residen en Beijing a no exponerse al aire libre.
(2023-06-24). Presidente Lula rechaza imposiciones de la UE para acuerdo con Mercosur. telesurtv.net "Es inadmisible que tengamos una asociación estratégica y exista una carta adicional amenazando a un socio", subrayó el mandatario.
(2023-06-24). Autoridades rusas abren investigación contra jefe de Grupo Wagner. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General de Rusia precisó que las acciones de Prigozhin serán objeto de una evaluación jurídica adecuada.
(2023-06-24). Unión por la Patria anuncia fórmula presidencial en Argentina. telesurtv.net Unión por la Patria expresó que han decidido conformar una lista de unidad que los representará en las próximas elecciones.
(2023-06-24). Ciclón Bret afecta con fuertes lluvias a islas del Caribe. telesurtv.net San Vicente, Santa Lucía, Dominica y Martinica suspendieron actividades en aeropuertos, negocios, escuelas y oficinas.
(2023-06-24). Identifican en Honduras 28 cadáveres de reclusas fallecidas. telesurtv.net El altercado entre pandillas de reclusas provocó 23 fallecidas con armas blancas o de fuego y 23 en un incendio.
(2023-06-24). Continúan activos 416 incendios forestales en Canadá. telesurtv.net El ministro manifestó que la extinción del fuego sigue siendo un reto y los nuevos focos podrían ser más excesivos.
(2023-06-24). Deja al menos dos muertos el naufragio de un pesquero en Filipinas. telesurtv.net Otros siete pescadores se reportan como desaparecidos frente a Davao Oriental.
(2023-06-24). Primera ola de calor afectará a España este fin de semana. telesurtv.net Se pronostican temperaturas muy elevadas desde el domingo 25 hasta el miércoles 28 de junio.
(2023-06-24). Registran sismo de magnitud 5.8 en Japón. telesurtv.net El sismo tuvo una profundidad de 330 kilómetros.
(2023-06-24). Justicia chilena condena a exrepresores en proceso histórico. telesurtv.net En un fallo considerado como histórico, la Segunda Sala Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia condenó a los exjefes de la DINA Juan Hernán Morales y Pedro Octavio Espinoza y otros 35 acusados.
(2023-06-24). Chile interrumpirá servicio de agua potable en zona metropolitana. telesurtv.net El corte podría durar hasta 24 horas, en dependencia de las condiciones de los ríos que abastecen agua a la ciudad.
(2023-06-24). Colombia declarará en emergencia socio-económica a La Guajira. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro anunció que visitará la región del Caribe colombiano para atender las principales necesidades de los pobladores de la zona.
(2023-06-24). Gobierno ecuatoriano aprueba plan de emergencia contra El Niño. telesurtv.net El COE dio detalles del plan que incluye un análisis de las experiencias con El Niño entre 1982 y 1997.
(2023-06-24). Más de 3.000 personas aisladas por inundaciones en Chile. telesurtv.net La emergencia por las lluvias obligó al presidente Gabriel Boric, a suspender una gira por la Antártica para atender la situación en la Región Metropolitana de Santiago.
(2023-06-24). Colombia roza las 19.000 personas desplazadas durante el 2023. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al informe de la Defensoría colombiana la cifra de desplazados desde enero a junio del presente año es de 18.755.
(2023-06-24). Presidente de Guatemala llama a votar en elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Alejandro Giammattei reiteró que desde el Gobierno han brindado todas las garantías para que la jornada electoral se lleven a cabo en paz, transparencia y seguridad.
(2023-06-24). Presidente Putin califica de amenaza mortal rebelión del grupo Wagner. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso recordó que toda la maquinaria militar, económica e informativa de Occidente está dirigida contra Rusia.
(2023-06-24). Inauguran XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net La ceremonia inició poco después de las 19H00 (hora local), con la entonación del Himno Nacional salvadoreño.
(2023-06-24). Wagner Group Rebellion a Deadly Threat, President Putin Says. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Russian President Vladímir Vladímirovich Putin, while referring to the mutiny of the leader of the private military group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that any act of armed rebellion in his country is a deadly threat. | Related: | Vladimir Putin assured that the Russian Armed Forces were ordered to neutralize those participating in the armed insurgency led by Prigozhin. | In his message to the Russian people, the Presiden…
(2023-06-24). Alex Saab, Three Years As A Kidnapped Diplomat. popularresistance.org June 12, 2023 was the third anniversary of the illegal kidnapping and imprisonment by the US of Alex Saab. | Because the brutality and cruelty of the US blockade was wreaking havoc on the economy and millions of the most vulnerable in Venezuela were being deliberately denied their human rights to the most basic necessities of daily life, President Nicolas Maduro tasked Saab with traveling around the world procuring food, medicines and fuel for his country. | Breaking every treaty, protocol, law and norm of international diplomacy, the US plotted to have Saab arrested while in transit to Iran to fulfill his diplom…
(2023-06-24). Editorial] Diabetes: a defining disease of the 21st century. thelancet.com New estimates published this week in The Lancet indicate that more than 1 ∑31 billion people could be living with diabetes by 2050 worldwide. That's 1 ∑31 billion people living with a disease that causes life-altering morbidity, high rates of mortality, and interacts with and exacerbates many other diseases. The increase in prevalence (up from 529 million in 2021) is expected to be driven by increases in type 2 diabetes, which in turn will be caused by a rise in the prevalence of obesity and by demographic shifts.
(2023-06-24). Perspectives] Paula Rochon: championing the health needs of older women. thelancet.com Paula Rochon's inspiration to improve the lives of older women came partly from her fortunate experience of watching her parents and grandparents enjoy long and healthy lives. In 2021, Rochon founded Women's Age Lab at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, ON, Canada, a research centre focusing on the health and wellbeing of older women. Alongside this work, she is also a Professor of Medicine and Public Health and inaugural RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada.
(2023-06-24). Thursday 6/29: STOP The Madness-Newsom's CPUC To Give Approval Of Hundrds of 24 Hour Robo Taxis In SF. indybay.org California Public Utility Commission | Van Ness St. & McAllister St. | San Francisco…
(2023-06-24). The Superiority Conceit of the West Crumbles. indybay.org When people in the West are confronted with the knowledge that the feeling of their own superiority was a deception or swindle, the awakening will surely be traumatic. We should not gloat because the people who have never known anything but western propaganda are deceived and defrauded and in my eyes victims of a misanthropic ideology whose time has run out.
(2023-06-24). Why Turkey and Hungary Are Currently Blocking Sweden From Joining NATO. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Jun 20, 2023 | On July 11-12, 2023, the 31 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will hold their annual
(2023-06-24). Issues behind the Indian Child Welfare Act. workers.org 
Bulletin: In a major victory for Native nations and Tribal Sovereignty, the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States in a June 15, 2023, decision. Had SCOTUS failed to uphold ICWA, the results would have been disastrous. The article below was . . . |
(2023-06-24). Saturday 6/24: San Jose: Bigger Than Roe! Protest Supporting Abortion Rights & Bodily Autonomy. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA, 95113…
(2023-06-24). West Coast dockworkers speak out against White House-backed tentative agreement. wsws.org In interviews and comments with the WSWS, dockworkers expressed anger of the proposed tentative agreement and denounced the invovlement of the Biden adminstration.
(2023-06-24). Three weeks since Odisha train disaster: Indian authorities desperate to cover up their responsibility for the tragedy. wsws.org The Modi government is stoking baseless claims of deliberate sabotage to cover its own responsibility for the disaster, which claimed almost 300 lives.
(2023-06-24). Workers at Wabtec locomotive plant in Erie, Pennsylvania walk out after decisive rejection of company's "final offer" wsws.org The 1,400 striking workers want an end to tiers and significant wage gains after enduring a 4-year pay freeze.
(2023-06-24). Senate bill would criminalize work slowdowns on US ports. wsws.org The recent series of job actions on the West Coast, in defiance of a union-backed "no strike pledge," has prompted the ruling class to develop open legal repression against workers as the next line of defense.
(2023-06-24). Detroit teachers and students take their fight against layoffs to the auto plants. wsws.org On Thursday members of the Michigan Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee spoke to Stellantis autoworkers at Warren Truck to build unity against education cuts.
(2023-06-24). "No third world war! Stop the rearmament!": IYSSE holds successful student election event at Berlin's Humboldt University. wsws.org The reports to the meeting met with a strong response and provoked an intense discussion of the political issues raised.
(2023-06-24). Experts warned of potentially catastrophic problems with OceanGate submersible at extreme depths. wsws.org The possibility that OceanGate's Titan submersible would fail at extreme ocean depths was warned of by numerous experts years before the catastrophic implosion that instantly killed all five people on board in the North Atlantic last Sunday.
(2023-06-24). New Zealand sinks into recession. wsws.org With international financial institutions paying close attention, the country's Labour-led government is carrying out a far-reaching assault on jobs and living standards.
(2023-06-24). A Small Light: Miep Gies and the struggle to save Anne Frank and her family. wsws.org It is a drama of resistance to fascism and Nazism, at a time when those political abominations have once more lifted their heads.
(2023-06-24). After women's prison massacre, Honduran president places military in charge. wsws.org The massacre could not have happened without the criminal involvement of the security apparatus, which is being empowered by "left" President Xiomara Castro.
(2023-06-24). One year since the US Supreme Court's abolition of the constitutional right to abortion. wsws.org The Dobbs ruling is the illegitimate outcome of a far-right conspiracy backed by billionaire fascists to pack the courts with bigots and ideologues who are totally hostile to democratic rights.
(2023-06-24). UPS demands new tiers, massive wage concessions in next contract with Teamsters union. wsws.org The American logistics giant is throwing down the gauntlet to its 340,000 workers, who voted earlier this month to strike by 97 percent.
(2023-06-24). Cornel West's campaign for US president: A pragmatic and bankrupt muddle. wsws.org West's moralistic rhetoric, pragmatic maneuvering and a healthy dose of showmanship add up, when all is accounted for, to a vast pragmatic muddle.
(2023-06-24). Syrian women showcase their creations and products at two fairs. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of Syrian women presented today their artistic creations, handicrafts and the products of their own projects established during the war, in two fairs inaugurated in the north and center of the country.
(2023-06-24). Uruguayan exporters concerned about competitiveness and drop in sales. plenglish.com "Exports in May fell for the ninth consecutive month and this time the drop was 31.2 percent," Teresa Aishemberg, executive secretary of the Uruguayan Exporters Union, told local media. | This drop is mainly explained by lower sales to China, which completed a year of declines in the purchase of meat, seeds, timber and fish, Aishemberg noted. | She described as a constraint the Government's exchange rate policy with respect to the dollar, which continues to fall here while in other countries the US currency recorded increases in May and in the accumulated balance. | "The exchange difference that was generated la…
(2023-06-23). The Heat: U.S.-India Relations. america.cgtn.com 
India's Prime Minister visits Washington. What does it mean for India-U.S. relations? The White House has given a warm welcome to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his state visit to Washington, D.C. He met with U.S. President Biden on Thursday and both leaders outlined …
(2023-06-23). "Human rights" vs the Rights of Humanity. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we talk about how frequent it is conveyed that the most important thing to humankind are these vague notions of human rights. Yet as Dr. Fidel Castro told us many times, there is a difference between human rights and the rights of humanity. There can be no discussion of human rights in the name of billions who live without so much as a piece of bread. There can be no discussion of human rights in the world plagued with destructive and imperialist wars. It is the rights of humanity, which must be discussed, that demand an end to all colonial, imperialist, and capitalist wars. And it can only be th…
(2023-06-23). BRICS: Impediments and Potential Areas of Cooperation. infobrics.org There are potential areas of cooperation that the BRICS countries can explore to promote economic growth and development. By working together to reduce trade barriers, invest in infrastructure, and promote innovation, the member-countries can build a stronger, more integrated economic bloc that can compete with the developed countries of the world…
(2023-06-23). Russia Eyes Presence in India's Financial Markets. infobrics.org The Russian Federation sees the present conditions as an opportunity for Moscow and New Delhi to have "extended presence" in each other's financial markets, Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov said in an interview…
(2023-06-23). Austerity Versus Saving the Poor: New Initiatives in Development Finance. infobrics.org The world is gradually turning from Western finance towards more just alternatives…
(2023-06-23). Why US plan for localized Russia-Ukraine nuclear war doomed to fail. infobrics.org Russian military leadership has relayed their determination not to allow any sort of localized nuclear war and has warned that in such a scenario, the Eurasian giant would obliterate the Neo-Nazi junta's decision-making centers — those outside of Ukraine.
(2023-06-23). Ukraine's accusations against Moscow about ZNPP – preparation for false flag?>. infobrics.org It is the Ukrainian side that has been attacking the plant, which indicates that the accusations are probably intended to prepare public opinion for a possible incident.
(2023-06-23). Polish-German dispute on the rise. infobrics.org Polish-German frictions mirror Europe's geopolitical and ideological contradictions.
(2023-06-23). EU wants to steal €200 billion from Russia to reconstruct Ukraine. infobrics.org Ukraine's dreams of reconstruction crushed by rising costs.
(2023-06-23). Nigerian Man: If Not For British Intervention, I Would Be Slave Trading Igbos Like My Father. moguldom.com Mujahid Asari Dokubo, a controversial Nigerian radical activist, recently had lots to say about his fellow countrymen and the British involvement in Nigeria. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Dokubo was seen calling the Igbo people of Nigeria slaves who would have continued to be sold if not for the British …
(2023-06-23). Chicago Billionaire Believes He Can Reduce Murder Rate With Jobs. moguldom.com Billionaire Chicago real estate investor James Crown promises to reduce the murder rate in Chicago and make it "the safest city in America" by creating jobs in poor neighborhoods, funding violence intervention programs and strengthening law enforcement agencies. One of the wealthiest businessmen in Chicago, Crown heads up the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club …
(2023-06-23). Candace Owens Disses Juneteenth And Calls Holiday Ghetto: This Is How Black America Responded. moguldom.com Across the country, Americans recently celebrated the federal holiday of Juneteenth, which happens on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. Well, it seems Black conservative pundit Candace Owens took offense at the holiday, which was given federal holiday status in 2021, and mocked Juneteenth on social media. "Juneteenth is still ghetto and …
(2023-06-23). Barbershop Fintech Squire Has Now Processed $1 Billion+ In Payments. moguldom.com New York-based barbershop management platform Squire, which was founded by Songe LaRon, an attorney, and Dave Salvant, who has a master's in business administration, has exceeded $1 billion in payments processed. Though neither LaRon nor Salvant was a barber, LaRon bought a barbershop in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood. They noticed inefficiencies in barbershops and …
(2023-06-23). US woos India's far-right PM Modi to help wage new cold war on China. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US government is trying to divide the BRICS bloc and recruit India for its new cold war on China. Biden doesn't care that far-right Prime Minister Modi is closely linked to fascistic Hindu-supremacist groups that violently oppress minorities.
(2023-06-23). Israel Escalates Attacks on Palestinians, From Drone Strikes to Settler Attacks. truthout.org This week, Israel has launched several attacks on Palestinians with weapons used in the conflict for the first time in nearly 20 years, including deploying U.S.-made Apache helicopter gunships inside the West Bank and firing a targeted assassination aerial strike. Jewish settlers have also raided Palestinian villages in the West Bank, attacking residents and setting fire to homes and vehicles. |
(2023-06-23). Atlanta's Attack on Cop City Protesters Should Be a Warning to Us All. truthout.org The ongoing attack on the network of environmental and abolitionist activists in Atlanta should make all people concerned with the right to protest, the future of the environment and the rise of militarized police forces take notice. At 5 am on June 6, after over 200 community members had spoken against moving forward with the facility, the Atlanta City Council voted to allocate $31 million in… |
(2023-06-23). High Price For Counter Offensive: More Than 13,000 Servicemen Lost Since June 4. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On June 22, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council commented on the Ukrainian losses during the ongoing counter offensive on the Zaporozhie frontlines. | According to the data provided by various Russian military and security departments, including the Ministry of Defence, the Russian National Guard corps, the military intelligence sources, losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) from June 4 to June 21 included: | 246 tanks, including 13 units provided by the West; | 595 armored…
(2023-06-23). Russia Reports 18 U.S. Violations Of Deconfliction Protocols Over Syria. southfront.org 
Staff Sgt. Roidan Carlson, 2d Combat Camera Squadron aerial combat broadcaster, and Royal Jordanian Air Force Lt. Col. Firas Masadeh, a flying wing commander, taxi in an RJAF F-16 Fighting Falcon before an aerial photography mission May 13, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Sara Greco/Released) | The United States-led coalition continues to commit gross violations of deconfliction protocols over Syria, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy head of the Russian Center for R…
(2023-06-23). Russian Army Launches Strikes Against Kiev Forces, Repels Attacks In Zaphorohey & Donetsk (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military launched new missile strikes against Kiev forces and repelled more attacks in the Zaphorohey and Donetsk regions, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 23. | In a statement, the ministry said that long-range air-based high-precision missiles struck Ukrainian military depots, including ones where Western-made missiles were stored. No further details on the strikes were provided | The ministry added that the Russian Vostok Group of Forces units, aviation and artil…
(2023-06-23). Ukrainian Military Compulsively Pound Southern Front Lines. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-23). New Atlas LIVE: Carl Zha on Russian-Chinese Ties, Ukraine's Offensive, Blinken in Beijing & More… thealtworld.com New Atlas LIVE: Carl Zha on Russian-Chinese Ties, Ukraine's Offensive, Blinken in Beijing & More…
(2023-06-23). Elections Are Like A Toy Steering Wheel For Babies: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | ‚ùñ | Voting in a western "democracy" is like that bit in the opening intro of The Simpsons when Marge is driving with the baby and the baby has a toy steering wheel. The baby thinks she's driving the car but it's just a fake toy to keep her busy and let her feel like she's participating. | ‚ùñ | All the worst atrocities in human history have been perpetrated or permitted by the government of the people who perpetrated them. None of the world's most evil people are in prison. The law isn't there to protect you…
(2023-06-23). The Truth Will Set All Of Us Free. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | "You have to start with the truth. The truth is the only way that we can get anywhere. Because any decision-making that is based upon lies or ignorance can't lead to a good conclusion." | ~ Julian Assange | 'The truth will set you free' is an aphorism we've all heard so many times it's lost a lot of its meaning and doesn't sound especially profound when we hear it again, but it really does contain the answer to humanity's most difficult problems. A truth-based relationship with reality is the only way to move into peace and harmony, whether you're talk…
(2023-06-23). The case for a (mostly) car-free world. canadiandimension.com Privileging cars makes our cities loud, polluted, dangerous, and covered in so much asphalt that we can't afford to maintain it.
(2023-06-23). 'Twitter Files' journalist Matt Taibbi claims IRS and FBI retaliation. therealnews.com 
On March 9th, 2023, Matt Taibbi appeared before Congress regarding the revelations uncovered by the "Twitter Files," which demonstrated the US federal government and social media companies worked together to censor information and accounts unfavorable to US interests. The same day, an IRS agent visited Taibbi's home in New Jersey. Matt Taibbi joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the case opened against him, as well as the role of the FBI and multiple law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the Foreign Influence Task Force which identified accounts and stories for censorship from Twitter. | Matt Tai…
(2023-06-23). Biden Issues Executive Order Seeking to Improve Access to Birth Control. truthout.org President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on Friday directing various departments in his administration to consider new rules to bolster protections for reproductive rights, specifically access to contraception. The order comes nearly a year after the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health to overturn abortion protections previously established in Roe v. Wade… |
(2023-06-23). Judge Blocks FL's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Residents on Medicaid. truthout.org A federal judge in Florida has overturned a state law and executive branch administrative action that barred the use of Medicaid funds to pay for gender-affirming health care for transgender residents. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle on Wednesday, was largely expected, given that Hinkle had ruled similarly in a case earlier this month that focused on gender-affirming health… |
(2023-06-23). Wyoming Judge Blocks State's Ban on Abortion Medication. truthout.org A judge in Wyoming has blocked the enforcement of a ban on abortion medication in the state, pending the results of a lawsuit seeking to overturn the ban. Teton County Judge Melissa Owens established the temporary injunction on Thursday, stating that plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the state "have clearly [shown] probable success" regarding the legal merits of their case. The judge's decision… |
(2023-06-23). Heartbreaking Disparity: Child Detainees in Canada vs. Israel. cjpme.org This analysis exposes the disparity in the way that Palestinian children are treated.
(2023-06-23). MT Climate Trial Plaintiff: "Climate Change Has Impacted My Ability to Breathe" truthout.org For 20-year-old college student Olivia Vesovich, climate change is not a future concern. It's a current and near-daily crisis. "Climate change has impacted my ability to breathe," Vesovich testified from the witness stand of a Montana courtroom last week. The college student, who suffers from asthma, is one of more than a dozen young people who have undertaken a landmark legal challenge against… |
(2023-06-23). Biden Would Need His Pound of Flesh From Assange. scheerpost.com 
The U.S. president would not likely move on the case without some face-saving measure to ward off pressure from the C.I.A. and his own party, writes Joe Lauria.
(2023-06-23). Chris Hedges on Cornel West 2024, RFK Jr., Green Party Strategy. scheerpost.com 
By Briahna Joy Gray / YouTube Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Chris Hedges rejoins the podcast to talk about his relationship with the Cornel West 2024 campaign, ballot access, strategy, RFK Jr. & more. Also, the nurses and teachers unions' endorsement of Joe Biden, the problem of business unionism, & whether RFK Jr. is accurately representing …
(2023-06-23). For Some NBA Draftees Who Overcame Adversity, Making the Transition to Fame and Fortune Is No Slam Dunk. scheerpost.com 
Through the draft, newly-minted NBA players may skyrocket into an astronomically higher tax bracket overnight. But just because they've become instant millionaires doesn't mean they're going to easily transition into lives of prosperity.
(2023-06-23). IRS Whistleblowers Allege Misconduct of Biden Investigation in Congressional Testimony. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-23). John Kiriakou: The Godfather of Whistleblowers. scheerpost.com 
When the author blew the whistle on the C.I.A.'s torture program in 2007, Daniel Ellsberg called to congratulate him and say he had friends at his side. Years later, at a red-carpet event in Hollywood, the "most dangerous man in America" showed what he meant.
(2023-06-23). Mediterranean Migrant Shipwreck Reveals Cost of Cruel European Asylum Policies. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-23). The Century Long War on Cannabis Is a War on Science. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-23). West Bank Dispatch: 14 Palestinians Killed in 3 days; Army Carries Out Drone Strike in Jenin. scheerpost.com 
At least 14 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank over the last three days, making it one of the deadliest weeks since the start of 2023. Among those killed were two youths, ages 15 and 14.
(2023-06-23). El Niño Is About to Accelerate the Global Climate Crisis. It's Time for Action. truthout.org El Niño has arrived — and it will likely be the hottest in human history. It may already have made its presence felt in the April-May heat wave in Asia. The current heat waves in Mexico and the U.S. bear its imprint too. In El Niño years, warmer seas in the equatorial Pacific raise global temperatures. The upcoming El Niño years will probably breach the 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming limit… |
(2023-06-23). The Mediterranean Shipwreck Tragedy Was an Outcome of Militarism. truthout.org Through a WhatsApp message from Portugal, my friend Eunice Neves asked to share a moment with me. She was with an Afghan couple, Frishta and Mohammad, and their baby son, Arsalan. The young family has resettled in Mértola, a small city in southern Portugal. They looked forward to celebrating World Refugee Day as part of a project which the Portuguese government lauds as a model for refugee… |
(2023-06-23). Solving Audio glitches With Judge Napolitano and Ukraine's Clone Problem. sonar21.com 
I think I found a temporary solution to the video glitches that have plagued some of my appearances on various podcasts. I moved to a different room, closer to the…
(2023-06-23). The Supreme Court Deals a Blow to the Navajo Nation's Water Rights Claim. truthout.org In a major blow to the Navajo Nation, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the federal government had no obligation to supply water to the tribe. In a 5-4 vote, the court ruled that water security for the Nation did not fall to the judiciary branch, but rather Congress and the President. "The burden now is on tribal nations to advocate for themselves and intervene whenever water rights… |
(2023-06-23). Well, Now It Could Be Stated Openly… smoothiex12.blogspot.com that Prigozhin is not only a criminal, but, highly likely, the asset of Ukie-NATO axis. A lot of things point out to that, including "rumors" (in reality, reliable information) of Prigozhin and some Wagner people providing information on positions of Russian Army to VSU. Per Wagner: I am on record–they are good storm group but as a serious force they are nothing without Russian Armed Forces. The media BS about them, as well as grossly exaggerated stories about Bakhmut have been designed primarily for the consumption of fanboys who masturbate on tactical minutiae. Me and my friends discussed it for months in…
(2023-06-23). Why Scott's Article Is Importnat… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-06-23). As I said, A Nano-Second to Midnight. thealtworld.com Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova admits, as I predicted would happen, that the Kremlin's preference for a war of minimum Russian force has resulted in the West raising the stakes and becoming drawn ever deeper into military confrontation. She says, "It is obvious that such a policy, which we see as reckless, is capable of leading to a direct armed clash between nuclear powers." | So why did the Kremlin pursue a course that leads to "direct armed clash between nuclear powers." | And why did Washington get ever more deeply involved in a conflict that leads to "direct armed clash between nuclear…
(2023-06-23). Durham Says FBI Heads Should Roll But He Passed Up the Opportunity. thealtworld.com Special Counsel John Durham told the House Judiciary Committee on June 21 that the US cannot exist under circumstances where the FBI and the Department of Justice run a two-tiered system of justice. | Durham said he did not file criminal charges against the FBI because the charges could be hard to prove, but he didn't say why. The answer for failing to bring criminal charges against the corrupt FBI probably is that Republicans fear putting the FBI on trial because discrediting the FBI would discredit their cases against real criminals and unleash a crime wave. Republicans' concern with law and order shield the FB…
(2023-06-23). Scott Ritter joins on Ukraine's failing offensive and NATO's End Game (we're back!). thealtworld.com The channel is BACK from vacation with special return guest and former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter to discuss the latest in the Ukraine conflict and geopolitics!
(2023-06-23). Amy Coney Barrett Faces Watchdog Scrutiny Over Real Estate Deal. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has personal ties to a leader of the legal clinic under the Notre Dame initiative that funded Justice Samuel Alito's July 2022 speaking trip to Rome, CNN reports. Just months after she was sworn in at the Supreme Court in 2020, Barrett, who had left her judgeship and job as a Notre Dame law professor, sold her private home in South Bend, Indiana… |
(2023-06-23). Cops tried to slap him with a pricey ticket, but he turned the tables on them. therealnews.com 
Arkansas resident Shawn Chaperone was cut off by a reckless driver and was shocked that police chose to pull him over. However, it was the local police department's turn to be surprised when they discovered how well Shawn knew his rights and local ordinances! Join us for this episode of the Police Accountability Report, which illustrates the importance of knowing your rights and the dangers of arbitrary police power. | Production: Stephen Janis, Taya Graham | Post-Production: Stephen Janis, Adam Coley |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread ve…
(2023-06-23). UPS Teamsters just voted to strike. What's next? therealnews.com 
(2023-06-23). Unauthorized Disclosure: John Kiriakou. thedissenter.org Subscribe to The Dissenter at the lowest tier and get access to "Unauthorized Disclosure" weekly podcast. We'll send each episode to your inbox.
(2023-06-23). Seek the truth to save humanity: why context matters. thecommunists.org The press office of the international department of the Communist Party of China's central committee sent an email last week containing some links to videos that highlight different facets of Chinese history and culture. An exercise in public relations (PR), and no wonder considering the rap the Chinese are getting from western media. A cynic …
(2023-06-23). Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation. aclu.org Earlier this year, Merissa Wilson stood before the school board of the Pearl Public School District in Mississippi to make a small but crucial request: that the board permit her daughter, Zuri, to wear an eagle feather on her graduation cap and be wrapped in a traditional star quilt by her family after exiting the commencement stage. As enrolled members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, these Although the bu…
(2023-06-23). Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration. aclu.org 
(2023-06-23). UWI discloses the Ukrainian intelligence report: Kyiv's psychological warfare operation against Crimean Tatars. uwidata.com 
By I≈üƒ±kgàºn Akfƒ±rat The documents from the Ukrainian Security Service reveal the extent of intelligence operations against the Crimean Tatar National Assembly. The Kiev regime not only infiltrated the movement with spies to divide it, but also conducted a campaign of defamation on social media. Ukraine's intelligence agency has labeled the Crimean Tatars as a …
(2023-06-23). Low-level protocol for a high-level visit: Blinken in Beijing. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk * The US Secretary of State Blinken was in Beijing for a two-day visit. The scheduled visit in February of this year was postponed due to the "spy balloon" controversy at that time. The first high-level visit by the US administration in almost five years was greeted with "low-level protocol" from the …
(2023-06-23). At the White House — No News is Good News These Days. journal-neo.org 
If you work near the Joseph Biden administration in Washington, it's reached the point of "no news is good news." The country is broke. The Russians are winning in Ukraine, despite all efforts by the West. The EU is on the verge of levying more taxes. The BRICS will grow, and create its own unique […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-23). EDITORIAL PRESS RELEASE "NEW EASTERN OUTLOOK" journal-neo.org 
In connection with the inclusion of New Eastern Outlook in the EU's 11th sanctions package, we sincerely appreciate the free and effective promotion of our journal. For many years, New Eastern Outlook has been an open forum for experts from different countries to express their views on a wide range of political, economic and social […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-23). On the results of the meetings the South Korean Minister of Defense held in Singapore. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-23). The military alliance between South Korea and the United States has upgraded its status to "nuclear" journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-23). Biden's 'Warning' of Putin Using Nukes Is Perverse U.S. Projection. strategic-culture.org The only country that ever used atomic weapons — against civilians — has the audacity to warn the world about the "real risk" of Russia using nukes. | The United States — the only country that ever used atomic weapons in war, and that on a largely civilian population — has the staggering audacity to warn the world about the "real risk" of Russia using nukes. | The real risk to world peace stems from the crazy warmongering Western powers who are deceiving their own public about their criminal provocations. | U.S. President Joe Biden told a fundraising rally in California this week (June 19)…
(2023-06-23). John F. Kennedy Broke the Rules of the Zero-Sum Game. Will His Nephew Learn How This Was Done? strategic-culture.org Recently, presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy Jr delivered an interview to Gateway Pundit where he called upon Joe Biden to follow through on the promise to declassify all reports relating to his uncle's 1963 assassination which Biden himself had voted to support when the 1992 Kennedy Records Declassification Act was passed by Congress.
(2023-06-23). Ukraine's Human Organ and Child Prostitution Trafficking Industries: Does Only Russia's Maria Zakharova Still Care? strategic-culture.org
(2023-06-23). Colombia's congress agrees to government budget hike. colombiareports.com Colombia's congress agreed to add $4.1 billion (COP16.9 trillion) to the government's budget for this year. According to the government of President Gustavo Petro, a tax reform that was approved…
(2023-06-23). Activists detained in US ratify will to fight for Cuba. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The US activists detained on Thursday as they tried to meet with Senator Bob Menendez peacefully to denounce the cruel policies implemented against Cuba ratified, after being released, their commitment to fighting for the Cuban people's rights.
(2023-06-23). Evacuations and red alert in Chilean communes due to heavy rains. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Several communes in central Chile have received an evacuation order due to the risk of rivers overflowing and landslides, as a result of the heavy rains that are affecting a large part of the country.
(2023-06-23). Red alert in northern China due to heat wave. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Beijing and other regions in northern China have decreed a red alert due to a heat wave that has shot thermometers over 40 degrees Celsius.
(2023-06-23). Lavrov Sent the Clearest Signal Yet That Russia Is Interested in Freezing the Proxy War. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-23). Fauci Meets The Health Insurance Lobbyists. levernews.com
(2023-06-23). When Forest Defenders Are Under Attack, People Everywhere Will Fight Back! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcement of rapid response demonstrations in solidarity with the ongoing struggle to save the Weelaunee forest if the movement is repressed during the upcoming week of action. Brave forest defenders will gather in Atlanta next week, from June 24th to July 1st, for the Defend the Atlanta Forest & Stop Cop City Week of Action….
(2023-06-23). IRS Whistleblowers Release New Bombshell Evidence Against Bidens, DOJ And AG Garland. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Originally published on Several bombshells dropped by two IRS whistleblowers on Thursday reveal, among other things, that Joe Biden's DOJ buried evidence of Hunter Biden's tax crimes — and stopped US Attorney David Weiss from bringing charges against Hunter in two different jurisdictions last year. | According to Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO)…
(2023-06-23). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Fighting is ongoing near the village of Robotyne; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | 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; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Shcherbaki; | Up to 110 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 tanks, 4 infantry vehicles, 8 armored vehicles were destroyed in Zaporozhye…
(2023-06-23). 20 Days Into Counteroffensive, Kiev Forces Fail To Make New Gains (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Between June 22 and 23, Kiev forces launched several attacks in the Zaporozhye and south Donetsk sectors as a part of their so-called spring counteroffensive. However, they failed to make any new gains. | In Zaporozhye, Ukrainian troops attempted to advance from the direction of Orekhov towards Tokmak and Pologi. However, they failed to overrun Russian defenses. Meanwhile in Donetsk, there were several Ukrainian attacks in the depiction of Ugleader. All of which were repelled. | Desp…
(2023-06-23). Four Civilians Killed In Drone Attacks On Hama, Lattakia In Western Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | Four civilians were killed in two separate attacks with armed drones that targeted towns in the western Syrian governorates of Hama and Lattakia. | The town of Salhab in the western Hama countryside was bombarded by a drone on June 22 afternoon. The attack claimed the lives of a woman and two children. At least two other civilians were wounded. Material losses were also reported. | On June 23 morning, a similar drone attack targeted al-Qardahah in the northern Lattakia countryside, the ho…
(2023-06-23). Large Blast Rocks Former Munition Factory In Central Israel (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: The Times of Israel, via Twitter. | Late on June 22, a large blast rocked the site of a former munition factory of Israel Military Industries (IMI) in the central Israeli city of Herzliya. | The blast was heard across the central region, part of cities like Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Kiryat Ono, Hod Hasharon, and Rosh Ha'ayin. Residents in Herzliya and nearby areas reported an unusual smell after the blast as well as a burning sensation in the eyes.
(2023-06-23). Russia's FSB Thwarts Plot To Smuggle Radioactive Caesium-137 To Ukraine (Video). southfront.org 
ROSTOV-ON-DON REGION, RUSSIA — JULY 15, 2019: Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers detain two members of a cell of the Islamic State terrorist organization (banned in Russia). Video screen grab/ Russian Federal Security Service/TASS. | On June 23, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had detained five people who were trying to buy 1 kg of radioactive Cesium-137 for $3.5 million on behalf of a citizen of Ukraine. | In a statement, the security service said th…
(2023-06-23). Western Weapons Supplied To Ukraine Has Already Surfaced Near Israel's Border: Netanyahu. southfront.org 
Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with U.S.-made Javelin missiles during military exercises in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on December 23, 2021. Photo: Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service. | Weapons supplied by the West to Ukraine have already surfaced near Israel's border, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told The Jerusalem Post newspaper in an interview that was published on June 22. | Answering questions on his government stance with regard to providing military…
(2023-06-23). Military Situation In Syria On June 22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-06-23). Military Situation In Yemen On June 22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 89 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah; | On June 22, an STC member was killed by an IED explosion in the Mudiya district; | On June 22, an al-Qaeda member was killed by a drone attack in the Saeid area; | On June 21, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Mohammad Abdulsalam, the spokesman of AnsarAllah and the head of negotiations of the Yemeni Salvation Govern…
(2023-06-23). Award-winning Writer Dr. Asad Ismi Blames Food Collapse Caused by the West for Starvation of 278M Africans. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Trump Boasts He Wanted to Take Venezuela's Oil After Overthrowing Its Government. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Wednesday 6/21: Bernal Heights Summer Solstice Music Stroll (free). indybay.org Bernal Heights | Cortland Avenue – between Mission and Bayshore Blvd | San Francisco, CA 94110 | FREE EVENT…
(2023-06-23). Thursday 6/22: Bernal Heights Summer Solstice Music Stroll (Free). indybay.org Bernal Heights | Cortland Avenue – between Mission and Bayshore Blvd | San Francisco, CA 94110 | FREE EVENT…
(2023-06-23). Two Hundred Thousand Poverty Linked Deaths in a Year in the USA Call for Urgent Remedial Actions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Deaths at Sea: From the Titan to the Mediterranean. dissidentvoice.org Mortality at sea is becoming a theme of late. The nature of how that mortality has been represented, however, has varied. The death of a billionaire on a quest to see the sunken ruins of the Titanic is treated with saturating interest; the deaths of those making their way across the Mediterranean to seek sanctuary …
(2023-06-23). Medicine Residue Is Everywhere in Our Rivers and Lakes—and Fish Are Behaving Strangely. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-06-23). The Titan and the Titanic: Two Tales of Capitalist Hubris. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-06-23). Life Lessons on the 'Res': War Pony (2022). globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Biden Administration Should Remove Border Walls, Keep Wildlife Corridors Open Along U.S.-Mexico Border. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Nancy Altman on GOP Social Security Attack, Daniel Ellsberg Revisited. fair.org 
CounterSpin230623.mp3 New Republic ( This week on CounterSpin: 70% of House Republicans belong to the Republican Study Committee, which just released a budget that calls for curtailing programs supporting racial equity and LGBTQ rights, natch—and also for increased cuts and access hurdles for
(2023-06-23). Two Shipwrecks Reveal the State of the World. fpif.org The sinking of two vessels—the Andrianna, filled with hundreds of desperate migrants, and the Titan, with a handful of multi-millionaires—provides a vivid picture of the world today. All drowning deaths in the ocean are tragic, and one has to sympathize with the families who have lost loved ones. Yet these events also dramatically demonstrate global economic inequality and injustice. | Those who died on the Titan have names. Stockton Rush, chief executive and founder of OceanGate, was the pilot of the Titan. Hamis Harding was a British businessman, chairman of Action Aviation based in Dubai, and an ex…
(2023-06-23). Montana's narrow defense in youth climate trial was devoid of climate science. nationofchange.org Last week, some of Montana's foremost climate scientists and ecologists testified in the historic trial, in support of the plaintiffs' claims.
(2023-06-23). Oregon County sues fossil fuel entities and enablers for contributing to deadly 2021 heatwave. nationofchange.org "Multnomah County is utilizing irrefutable climate science to hold corporate polluters accountable for their role in causing a discreet and disastrous event, as well as recent wildfires."
(2023-06-23). Rep. Gaetz Wants to Give Biden Military Authorization to Take Out 'Chinese Assets' in Cuba. news.antiwar.com Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Thursday told the House Armed Services Committee that he wants to give President Biden the authority to intervene militarily in Cuba to "take out" Chinese assets that are allegedly on the island. "I support an Authorization for Use of Military Force to take out the Chinese assets in Cuba," Gaetz …
(2023-06-23). Migrants and Refugees: The Greek Boat Disaster Was Caused by the EU. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Alito Could Deliver Another Ruling For Billionaire Benefactor. levernews.com 
(2023-06-23). Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Latest News From Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). 41-Year-Old Model and Hollywood Actress Katerina Pavelek Ended Her Life at an Assisted Suicide Clinic in Basel, Switzerland on June 17, 2023, Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Injuries (ME, CFS, ALS). globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). China pushes its development of intelligent vehicles. ecns.cn China will support the commercial application of Level 3 and above autonomous driving systems, as part of its broader push to bolster the development of intelligent connected vehicles, the country's top industry regulator said on Wednesday.
(2023-06-23). Insurance industry refuses policies to those most in need as climate change unfolds. mronline.org 
State Farm recently announced that it is halting new insurance policies for homeowners in the state of California, where the agency is currently the top insurance provider, due to rising "catastrophe exposure" coupled with inflating construction costs.
(2023-06-23). On the fundamental rights of the sex workers and others in India | Pradip Baksi. mronline.org 
It is for about one and a half decades now that our Sex Workers are raising the issues related to their lack of professional, legal and social rights before the members of the Other Sections of our society.
(2023-06-23). Two episodes at sea: The submersible Titan and hundreds of refugees drowned in the Mediterranean. mronline.org 
It is inevitable that such an event, in which there is a race against time and the elements, should attract the interest and concern of tens of millions.
(2023-06-23). Why should the decision of the British government to send depleted uranium to Ukraine be condemned? mronline.org 
The British government failed to review history and acknowledge the damage that has been caused to countries and their people through the use of depleted uranium.
(2023-06-23). Detainees at Northwest Detention Center launch a hunger strike. fightbacknews.org Tacoma, WA – A small crowd gathered outside of the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) at 6 p.m. June 19 in solidarity with the detainees inside protesting inhumane conditions. The NWDC is a privately owned ICE detention center built on the Tacoma tide flats. The rally was called after a group of detainees launched a hunger strike early in the day. | The rally was hosted by La Resistencia, a grassroots organization led by undocumented immigrants that has been protesting the NWDC and supporting detainees since March 2014. | Activists kicked off the rally with a series of chants including, "Chinga la Migra!" and "How…
(2023-06-23). East LA high school principal removed, student walkout victory. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – Students from East LA Performing Arts Magnet (ELAPA) at Esteban E. Torres High School walked out April 27, to demand the removal of Principal John Edward Estoesta. The students were initiated into action when one of their beloved teachers, James Lotter, who teaches AP literature, was fired in front of his students with zero explanation. | Lotter was scheduled to meet with Estoesta to address staff and student discontent regarding cases of racism, homophobia, transphobia, victim-blaming, and an early dismissal of students that interrupted the Black National Anthem during a Black History Month as…
(2023-06-23). East LA McDonald's workers strike, demand justice for Berta Montes! fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – Workers at a local McDonald's went on strike June 9, as part of a weeklong struggle by employees to bring to light the heinous working conditions they have been forced to endure. The strikers called for an end to harassment from management, for union representation, and justice for Berta Montes, a McDonald's employee whose death many coworkers attribute to management's negligence and overall lack of interest in their worker's health and safety. | According to her coworkers, Berta Montes was feeling sick at work one day. When she asked her manager if she could be allowed to go…
(2023-06-23). SEIU Local 1000 rallies in downtown LA for a living wage contract. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – The largest union in the state of California, representing more than 96,000 state workers, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1000 held a spirited rally in downtown this morning, June 22. Rank and filers, union representatives, and supporters numbered 100 people. A large sound truck adjacent to Spring Street and in front of Governor Gavin Newsom's Los Angeles office, provided a stage for speakers. | Rank-and-filer Sol Marquez and her toddler joined the rally and watched as Aztec dancers blessed the ralliers. "I'm witnessing the dialogue that my fellow union members are having on…
(2023-06-23). France in Africa: Troops withdrawn, financial controls remain. workers.org 
Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop called June 16 for the immediate withdrawal of the United Nations mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which numbers just over 15,000 personnel. "Unfortunately, MINUSMA seems to have become part of the problem by fueling intercommunal tensions," Diop told the 15-member U.N. Security Council. "This situation is . . . |
(2023-06-23). Selected Articles: Sea Birds' Last Refuges: 4G and 5G Radiation Sickness from the Cell Towers. globalresearch.ca 
By Ornithologists and bird conservation organizations, reflexively, said to themselves and the world, "This must be bird flu," and they dressed …
(2023-06-23). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-06-23). Ukraine Situation Report: Counteroffensive Slowed by 77,000 Square Miles of Mines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Cuban artist Kcho attends audience with Pope Francis. plenglish.com Rome, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuban painter Alexis Leiva (Kcho) participated in an audience that His Holiness Pope Francis offered at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel in Rome on Friday.
(2023-06-23). Panama hosts film workshops in Central America and the Caribbean. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The 2nd edition of Panama's learning workshops for young filmmakers from Central America and the Caribbean promotes several projects for this year.
(2023-06-23). Huge successes for Imperial at Henley Women's Regatta. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College Boat Club have had one of their most successful entries at Henley Women's Regatta with 20 athletes competing and wins in 3 events.
(2023-06-23). Cholesterol guidelines and menstrual cycle insights: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2023-06-23). Counteroffensive: How NATO Trainers Knowingly Sent Ukrainian Troops to Their Deaths. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter Western computer-assisted battle simulations should have predicted Kiev's huge losses Ukraine sent one of its best brigades into combat earlier this month as part of its long-awaited counteroffensive aimed at retaking areas controlled by Russian forces. Leading the charge near the town of Orekhov, in Zaporozhye Region, was the 47th Mechanized Brigade, armed…
(2023-06-23). "Holodomor": A Fact-Based Analysis. libya360.wordpress.com Anton, via Hampton Think Tank In this piece, I will examine the situation in the Soviet Union, particularly in Ukraine, 1932—1933, of what is commonly referred to as "Holodomor". "Holodomor" refers to the claim of an "intentional man-made famine-genocide in Ukraine caused by Communist collectivization of the Soviet Union" or often times more specifically, of…
(2023-06-23). Iran in America's Backyard: Raisi's Defiant Latin America Tour. libya360.wordpress.com Zafar Mehdi The Iranian president's visit to Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba sought to challenge Washington's global hegemony, by stripping it bare in its own backyard. On 21 June, the US House Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee conducted a hearing on "countering threats posed by nation-state actors" in Latin America to US homeland security. Congressman and subcommittee…
(2023-06-23). Ukraine's Accusations Against Moscow about ZNPP — Preparation for False Flag? libya360.wordpress.com Lucas Leiroz As well known, the Kiev regime has been carrying out irresponsible attacks against the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) since last year. Russian officials, independent journalists and ordinary citizens have repeatedly reported the Ukrainian strikes, with strong suspicions that the regime deliberately wants to provoke a nuclear leakage in the region. However, Kiev now…
(2023-06-23). Why the US Plan for Localized Russia-Ukraine Nuclear War is Doomed to Fail. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic Back in early December last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia could adopt a US-style preemptive strike doctrine, stating that "[Russia] is just thinking about it" and that "[the political West] wasn't shy to openly talk about it during the past years". At the time, it seemed that Moscow was simply sending…
(2023-06-23). Health solutions, not taxes, are needed reduce tobacco addiction. greenleft.org.au 
Budget measures to raise the tax on tobacco products are supposedely about "harm minimisation" and discouraging smoking, in fact it's another attack on the poor. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-06-23). NYC Council has passed a resolution calling for an end to the US Blockade on Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org The city council vote comes ahead of a weekend of action calling for US President Joe Biden to take Cuba of the State Sponsors of Terrorism list…
(2023-06-23). Defining Dictator Down Won't Make Us Free. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Israeli Occupation: How Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and Dell Enable Surveillance and Control in Palestine. mintpressnews.com Multinational tech giants Microsoft, IBM, Cisco Systems, and Dell Technologies are complicit in Israel's human rights violations, enabling surveillance, data collection, and control over Palestinians in the occupied territories.
(2023-06-23). Marx, the Anthropocene, and the Metabolic Rift. mronline.org 
A Polen Ekoloji seminar featuring John Bellamy Foster on the theoretical and historical background of Marx, the Anthropocene, and the metabolic rift.
(2023-06-23). Cuban leader assesses Prensa Latina's challenges and projections. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The member of the Political Bureau and organization secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, on Friday assessed Prensa Latina's challenges and projections.
(2023-06-23). Inequality must be "priority" in climate change discussion, says Lula in Paris. peoplesdispatch.org President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made an impromptu speech during the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, on June 23, in Paris. In addition to discussing the key topics for Brazilian diplomacy, such as deforestation, global warming, and the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, he defended the importance of fighting inequality. | "It is not possible that in a meeting with so many presidents of important countries, the word inequality does not appear. Inequality in salary, race, gender, education, health," the president listed, sitting to the right of the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, wh…
(2023-06-23). Are we living through a De-dollarization? peoplesdispatch.org Until recently, the global economy accepted the US dollar as the world's reserve currency and the currency of international transactions. But as the world becomes increasingly multipolar, how stable is the dollar's hegemony?
(2023-06-23). Apocalypse Now for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). DeSantis anti-immigrant law sparks mass worker exodus in Florida. nationofchange.org The new law places harsh restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
(2023-06-23). How Corrupt America Is: U.S. Supreme Court 'Justice' Alito as an Example. theduran.com
(2023-06-23). How Propagandistic the U.S. and EU 'News' Media Are. theduran.com
(2023-06-23). A Narrative to Fit the Experience. progressive.org Stacy Jane Grover's new collection 'Tar Hollow Trans: Essays' is a gift to the Appalachian Ohio community she grew up in.
(2023-06-23). Jim Jordan's 'Disfavored Speech'. progressive.org Is it any surprise that Republicans are targeting academics who study disinformation as the campaign for the 2024 election gets under way?
(2023-06-23). Glastonbury's Cancelling of a Powerful Film about Jeremy Corbyn. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-06-23). They Want to Implement a Global System of Digital Identification "For All" That Would be Connected to Our Bank Accounts. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). "The arms of the Third Reich were broken but the real winner was Hitler" dissidentvoice.org 
Context: In a recent historical post of mine, a kind subscriber named Elise commented: "If history is written by the victors, it gives one pause to think about who actually won the war to hide all this information." This inspired me to share…
(2023-06-23). US Brands Israeli Moves to Expand West Bank Settlements an 'Obstacle to Peace'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Are We Living Through a De-Dollarization? By: Justin Podur. midwesternmarx.com 
De-dollarization is apparently here, "like it or not," as a May 2023 video by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a peace-oriented think tank based in Washington, D.C., states. Quincy is not alone in discussing de-dollarization: political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson outlined its mechanics across four shows between February and April 2023 in their fortnightly YouTube program, "Geopolitical Economy Hour." Economist Richard Wolff prov …
(2023-06-23). MORE THAN REFORM: BUILDING THE LABOR REVIVAL By: Bradley Crowder. midwesternmarx.com 
I will never forget the thick summer heat that filled the sanctuary of my rural Southern Baptist church when revival week came around. Once a year, we would host a traveling firebrand of a preacher to come and reignite the spark of our faith. The press of the bodies together in long wooden pews was in stark contrast to the normally cool, even austere atmosphere that usually occupied the space between the four walls we all held as holy. The world, even then, could often feel hopeless and c …
(2023-06-23). Myth-busting NATO's military superiority By: Shabbir Rizvi. midwesternmarx.com 
The long-awaited Ukrainian counteroffensive has arrived. The Zelensky administration has spent months securing financial and military support for what could be Ukraine's last chance to take back lost territory. In this war drive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have obtained German Leopard tanks, American Bradleys, Polish Krabs, and various armored personnel carriers and artillery systems. NATO's finest conventional weapons of war are now being employed daily by Ukrainian troops.H …
(2023-06-23). The World Economy Is Changing—the People Know, but Their Leaders Don't By: Richard D. Wolff. midwesternmarx.com 
The year 2020 marked parity between the total GDP of the G7 (the U.S. plus allies) and the total GDP of the BRICS group (China plus allies). Since then, the BRICS economies grew faster than the G7 economies. Now a third of total world output comes from the BRICS countries while the G7 accounts for below 30 percent. Beyond the obvious symbolism, this difference entails real political, cultural, and economic consequences. Bringing Ukraine's Zelenskyy to Hiroshima to address the G7 rec …
(2023-06-23). Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence for a Ruling Class of the Indus Civilization? By: Adam S. Green. midwesternmarx.com 
Little more than a century ago, British and Indian archaeologists began excavating the remains of what they soon realized was a previously unknown civilization in the Indus Valley. Straddling parts of Pakistan and India and reaching into Afghanistan, the culture these explorers unearthed had existed at the same time as those of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, and covered a much larger area. It was also astonishingly advanced: sophisticated and complex, boasting large, carefully laid …
(2023-06-23). The Visit That Could Reignite Talks Between Washington and Caracas. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jun 22, 2023 | This week, various Venezuelan news outlets have The plane was reportedly carrying Roger Carstens, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the US State Department and current…
(2023-06-23). Thursday 6/22: One Year Without Roe: The Current State of Abortion Access w/ NARAL Pro-Choice. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-06-23). The Silent Slaughter of Young Ukrainians. progressive.org Now that the offensive has been underway for two weeks, the brutal cost Ukraine's brave young people are paying to recover small scraps of territory from Russian occupation forces is clear.
(2023-06-23). Alliance for Global Justice Demands Justice for Nicaragua and End to US' Ongoing Human Rights Abuses. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-23). Iran Joins Forces With Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua To Blow Back US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com 
By Alejandra Garcia and Bill Hackwell — Jun 19, 2023 | The president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, concluded this Friday in Havana, a trip to Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, that aimed to denounce the U.S. sanctions and imperialist policy suffered by the four countries, and to create new economic and commercial agreements to promote the development of their peoples. The tour succeeded in uniting forces between these countries, which are under heavy unilateral sanctions at a time of economic hardship. | Raisi was received with honors in Caracas by President Nicolás Maduro. This was the starting point of the leader…
(2023-06-23). Adverse Effects of Face Masks Confirmed. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Cuban FM thanks New York resolution against U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Friday thanked the Resolution adopted by the New York City Council (NYCC) urging the Congress and President Joe Biden to lift the hostile and unjust blockade imposed on Cuba.
(2023-06-23). Cuban FM wishes success to commission for Colombia ¥s peace talks. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Friday wished success to a new commission of the peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN).
(2023-06-23). Cuban President describes European tour as gainful. plenglish.com Meetings with local authorities, presidents, leaders of multilateral organizations, businessmen, representatives of solidarity and Cuban residents marked a tour whose objectives the Cuban leader considered fulfilled for his country. | Díaz-Canel closed his tour with a meeting at the Cuban embassy in Paris, where he shared with diplomats the results of each stage of his tour. | Regarding his attendance to the France-organized summit, Díaz-Canel noted that he spoke on behalf of the G-77 + China, of which Cuba holds the pro tempore presidency, in order to call for a new global financial order to overcome current unj…
(2023-06-23). French communists reaffirm support to Cuba against U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Paris, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The deputy and leader of the French Communist Party (PCF) André Chassaigne on Friday supported the Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel ¥s visit to France and also reaffirmed their strong support to Cuba in opposition to the unjust and hostile U.S. blockade.
(2023-06-23). Joe Biden to sign executive order to expand birth control access. plenglish.com The order is part of the administration's efforts to promote reproductive health care and comes one day ahead of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. | It will also be the administration's only policy response to mark the anniversary, according to The Hill. | The order directs the secretaries of the Treasury and Labor Departments, as well as Health and Human Services (HHS), to consider new steps related to birth control, such as ensuring private health insurance covers all contraceptives either approved, cleared or granted by the Food and Drug Administration. | In all 50…
(2023-06-23). President Joe Biden to deliver speech on domestic economy in Chicago. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden will travel to Chicago coming Wednesday to deliver a speech on the country's economy, the White House announced Friday.
(2023-06-23). Study reveals global reservoirs are becoming emptier. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Over the past two decades, global reservoirs have become increasingly empty despite an overall increase in total storage capacity due to the construction of new reservoirs, according to a new study published by Nature Communications.
(2023-06-23). Tropical Storm Bret pulling away from the Windward Islands. plenglish.com According to the NHC in its latest weather bulletin at 8.00 am, the centre of Tropical Storm Bret is located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 63.6 West. | "Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Bret is expected to dissipate over the central Caribbean Sea by Saturday night or Sunday," the NHC said. | The Windward Islands border the eastern basin of the Caribbean Sea, which comprises the northern islands of the Lesser Antilles. Some of the main ones are Trinidad, Martinique, Basse Terre, Grande Terre, Dominica, Saint Lucia and Barbado…
(2023-06-23). UNICEF warns high risk for children ahead of climate crisis. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) UNICEF's Children ¥s Climate Risk Index revealed that over 1 billion children are at extremely high risk of the impacts of climate crisis.
(2023-06-23). China is the subtext as Modi and Biden discuss mutual strategic interests, trade, and technology. peoplesdispatch.org In a massively hyped visit, Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, was received at the White House where he held discussions with US President Joe Biden. The US sought to bring India further into its strategy of encircling China…
(2023-06-23). Struggle for dignity and rights in Jujuy continues. peoplesdispatch.org 
Mobilizations continue across Jujuy in rejection of the reforms to the local constitution, promoted by conservative Governor Gerardo Morales of the right-wing Radical Civic Union party. On Thursday, June 22, tens of thousands of people mobilized across the country as part of a national strike to express solidarity with the people of Jujuy and against the actions of Morales. | In Jujuy, members of Indigenous communities, teachers' unions, and social organizations held marches and blocked major roads and highways across the province. They are demanding withdrawal of the reforms to the Provincial Constitution, which…
(2023-06-23). The idea of degrowth communism was Marx's last breakthrough—and perhaps most important. mronline.org 
Even if Japanese Marxist Kohei Saito had not written
(2023-06-23). Why Joe Biden Calls Chinese President Xi a "Dictator" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). U.S. imperialism behind assassinations of Philippine revolutionaries. workers.org 
Workers World Party recently sent a message of sympathy and solidarity to the Communist Party of the Philippines concerning the party's 10 members who were murdered by the bourgeois Philippine state. Ka Laan (Benito Tiamzon), Ka Bagong-Tao (Wilma Austria-Tiamzon) and eight of their comrades were assassinated Aug. 21, 2022. While . . . |
(2023-06-23). AUKUS: Part of a Multi-pronged Strategy to Preserve US Regional Dominance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Trump Indictment and the Presidential Records Act. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Who Rules the World? (Part 1). expose-news.com In a two-part presentation for the International Crimes Investigative Committee ("ICIC"), Matthew Ehret, a journalist, lecturer and founder of the Canadian Patriot Review, spoke to Dr. Reiner Fuellmich about the structure of …
(2023-06-23). The Enemy Is Not a Human Being. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-23). Thursday 6/29: 1000 March San Francisco. indybay.org Outside 455 McCallister Street, Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco.
(2023-06-23). Sambac searches for "home in exile" electronicintifada.net From Gaza to Ohio to London, Heba Hayek writes her way through a diasporic existence.
(2023-06-23). Advocates register voters after Supreme Court victory over gerrymandering. splcenter.org
(2023-06-23). As Media Spotlights Titanic Sub, Hundreds of Migrants Who Died in Greek Shipwreck Get Scant Coverage. democracynow.org 
As many as 700 migrants are feared to have died after an overloaded fishing vessel capsized last week off the coast of Greece. As search and rescue efforts continue with dwindling expectations, the Greek Coast Guard is facing backlash over its failure to help rescue passengers before the boat sank. Most of the migrants were women and children; many were from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt, Syria and Palestine. They are presumed victims of what may be one the deadliest migrant shipwrecks ever recorded, yet the story has received far less public attention than the search for five passengers aboard a submersible to vi…
(2023-06-23). Headlines for June 23, 2023. democracynow.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Receives Lavish Welcome in U.S. State Visit, Activists ID Hundreds Killed by Paramilitaries and Arab Militias in Sudan's Darfur Region, Greek Authorities Rescue 145 Migrants Stranded on Turkey-Greece Border, Search for Missing Tourists Ends as Debris from Sub Is Found Near Wreckage of Titanic, Beijing Suffers Warmest June Day on Record; Southern U.S. and Mexico Bake Under Heat Wave, Mexican Environmentalists àÅlvaro Arvizu and Cuauhtémoc Márquez Found Murdered, French Government Bans "Earth Uprising" Direct-Action Climate Group, Supreme Court Rules Again…
(2023-06-23). From Drone Strikes to Settler Attacks, Israel Intensifies Effort to "Completely Take Over Palestine" democracynow.org 
This week, Israel has launched several attacks on Palestinians with weapons used in the conflict for the first time in nearly 20 years, including deploying U.S.-made Apache helicopter gunships inside the West Bank and firing a targeted assassination aerial strike. Jewish settlers have also raided Palestinian villages in the West Bank, attacking residents and setting fire to homes and vehicles. Mariam Barghouti, senior Palestine correspondent for Mondoweiss, calls the attacks "an intensification to completely take over Palestine." She adds that the growing violence is reflective of the leadership of Is…
(2023-06-23). "The Palestine Laboratory": Antony Loewenstein on How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist and author Antony Loewenstein about his new book, The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World. Loewenstein explains that Israel's military-industrial complex has used the Occupied Palestinian Territories for decades as a testing ground for weaponry and surveillance technology that it then exports around the world for profit. "You find in over 130 countries across the globe in the last decades, Israel has sold … a range of tools of occupation and repression that have initially been tested in Palestine on Palestinians," Loew…
(2023-06-23). Tension Rises Between Opposition Parties & National Primary Commission. orinocotribune.com With only one day to go before the closing of the nomination process for Venezuela's opposition primaries, the back and forth between the political parties and those responsible for the organization of the event is intensifying. | On this occasion, as of this Wednesday, June 21, the Justice First (PJ) and Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT) parties are at the center of the controversy, having proposed an extension to the deadline for the nominations of candidates for these elections. The opposition primaries themselves are scheduled to take place on October 22 of this year. | Although there is no official explanation as to the…
(2023-06-23). 280 Pakistani families fear relatives died in boat disaster off the coast of Greece. thecanary.co More than 280 Pakistani families fear they had relatives who drowned when a migrant boat sank off the coast of Greece last week. The rusty trawler packed with travellers capsized in the Ionian Sea on June 14. It had set sail from Libya towards Europe on the world's deadliest migrant route. The death toll stands …
(2023-06-23). Surge in anti-LGBTQ disinformation targets Pride in Europe. thecanary.co As Pride events got underway in Europe in June, disinformation and hate speech targeting the LGBTQ community has spread across social media. This has in turn triggered extreme online responses, including incitements to violence. Advocacy groups across Europe said the deluge of toxic content online is part of an overall trend of rising anti-LGBTQ sentiment …
(2023-06-23). Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir calls for the killing of Palestinians. youtube.com 
"We need a military operation: taking down buildings, killing terrorists..thousands if necessary" Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir calls for the killing of Palestinians whilst urging Israelis to continue expanding their settlements in the occupied West Bank. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-06-23). China raises concerns regarding the impact of Ukraine. youtube.com 
"We call on all parties to reduce the negative impact of the crisis, keep global industrial and supply chains stable, and urge relevant countries to immediately lift unilateral sanctions." China raises concerns regarding the impact of Ukraine on the world economy at the United Nations. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-06-23). Israeli drone attack kills three near Jenin. electronicintifada.net First Palestinian child killed by drone strike in West Bank.
(2023-06-23). Seguridad rusa impide contrabando ucraniano de sustancia nuclear. telesurtv.net Expertos aseguran que el cesio-137 puede usarse para fabricar una bomba sucia.
(2023-06-23). Lula llama a construir un mundo que supere a Bretton Woods. telesurtv.net Presidente de Brasil intervino en la clausura de la Cumbre por un Nuevo Pacto Financiero Mundial.
(2023-06-23). Detienen a otro cura acusado por abuso sexual en Bolivia. telesurtv.net La fiscal departamental de Tarija informó que el cura Jorge Luis Machicado se encuentra bajo investigación.
(2023-06-23). ONU llama a poner fin a escalada de violencia en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La oficina de la ONU para los DD.HH. enfatizó que "para que esta violencia cese, la ocupación tiene que cesar".
(2023-06-23). Partidos políticos cierran campañas de cara a comicios generales en Guatemala. telesurtv.net la Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos de Guatemala estipula que 36 horas antes de las votaciones no se pueden celebrar actividades proselitistas.
(2023-06-23). Todo lo que debes saber sobre las elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Participarán 22 binomios presidenciales, el número más alto en la historia reciente del país, sin embargo, cuatro candidatos fueron inhabilitados para competir en el proceso.
(2023-06-23). Palestina condena construcción de asentamientos israelíes. telesurtv.net Los ministros de Netanyahu construyeron 1.000 nuevas unidades de asentamiento en la colonia de Eli.
(2023-06-23). Presidente de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net El diplomático iraní se reunió este jueves con el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
(2023-06-23). República Dominicana se prepara ante tormenta tropical Bret. telesurtv.net "En las próximas 24 a 48 horas podríamos emitir distintos niveles de alertas", dijo el COE.
(2023-06-23). Sindicatos se movilizan por mejoras laborales en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Por la implementación de iniciativas de mayor seguridad, los constructores uruguayos se concentraron ante las oficinas del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS).
(2023-06-23). Indígenas de Ecuador rechazan extracción petrolera en Yasuní. telesurtv.net El presidente de la Nación Waorani del Ecuador condenó la reducción del territorio de los pueblos tagaeri, taromenane, waorani y kichwa.
(2023-06-23). Ataque terrorista deja tres civiles muertos en Siria. telesurtv.net Las personas fallecidas son una mujer y dos niños, de 12 y 10 años, y todos perecieron por el impacto de las metrallas de las bombas.
(2023-06-23). Argentina envía carta a Biden pidiendo apoyo con FMI. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios firmantes son el brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, el mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador, el colombiano Gustavo Petro, el chileno Gabriel Boric, el boliviano Luis Arce y el paraguayo Mario Abdo Benítez.
(2023-06-23). El Salvador registra afectaciones por fuertes lluvias. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales informó de la contrariedad que causaría el paso de la onda tropical por territorio centroamericano.
(2023-06-23). Disciplina de boxeo inicia en Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net La delegación cubana cuenta con otros dos boxeadores en su plantel, Erislán Romero, de la categoría de 51 kg, y Saidel Horta, de 57 kg.
(2023-06-23). Gobierno boliviano anuncia convenios para aumentar producción de litio. telesurtv.net El Modelo Soberano de Industrialización de Litio en el país, fue aceptado por CATL, el gigante asiático de baterías.
(2023-06-23). México inicia Juegos Centroamericanos con victorias en tenis de mesa. telesurtv.net Ambos partidos se desarrollaron en el Complejo Deportivo El Polvorín.
(2023-06-23). Presidente de Brasil: países industrializados deben pagar la deuda que tienen con el planeta. telesurtv.net El mandatario indicó que quienes han contaminado el planeta desde el inicio de la revolución industrial, tienen una deuda histórica.
(2023-06-23). Descubren mosaico griego de la época romana en Siria. telesurtv.net Nuevo descubrimiento de un mosaico griego en Siria que representa la "Batalla de los centauros"
(2023-06-23). 2 Foreigners Arrested for Cross-Border Trafficking in Cambodia. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Cambodia's Anti-Drug Police Department (ADP) reported the arrest of two foreigners for trafficking 1.59 kg of cocaine across borders. | Related: | According to the ADP report, the suspects are identified as Knights Joel Isiah, a Trinidad and Tobago man, and Arthan Thatsanee, a Thai woman; | Both foreigners were arrested at the Phnom Penh International Airport on Monday. | The ADP also stated that Isiah had smuggled the drug hidden…
(2023-06-23). A Boat With 50 Migrants Near Malta Calls for Urgent Rescue>. telesurenglish.net On Friday, a drifting boat carrying around 50 migrants onboard urgently required a rescue from the Maltese or Italian authorities due to the critical situation it was facing. The boat has lost all its engines and has begun to experience water leaks. | RELATED: | The group, which departed from Libya a few days ago with the intention of reaching European soil, is "in distress and desperate, awaiting rescue as wate…
(2023-06-23). Argentina Elections: Sergio Massa Ruling Party's Sole Candidate. telesurenglish.net Economy Minister Sergio Massa will be the sole candidate for president for the ruling party in Argentina's elections to be held in October. | RELATED: | "Our candidate for president will be Sergio Massa and he will be accompanied by Agustín Rossi as vice-presidential candidate. We recognize comrades Wado de Pedro and Daniel Scioli, who bet on the unity of Peronism, putting the collective before the individual," said the ruling coalition…
(2023-06-23). Cambodia's National Assembly Amends Election Law. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the National Assembly of Cambodia amended the country's election law to bar politicians or political officials who don't vote from running for future elections. | Related: | Official records show that, last week, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen initiated the process to amend the law and this Friday, 111 lawmakers in attendance unanimously approved the legal changes. | Sar Kheng, Cambodi…
(2023-06-23). Chinese Medical Team Provides Free Service To Ghanaian Workers. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the 12th batch of the Chinese medical team in Ghana provided free clinical service to more than 500 Ghanaian workers and dozens of Chinese workers in Accra, the capital of Ghana. | Related: | According to official data, the beneficiaries are employees of the China Railway No. 5 Engineering Group, a state-owned company that has undertaken major road and bridge projects in Ghana for almost 20 years. | "We hope to use our skill…
(2023-06-23). Climate Change Funding Neglects Over 1 Billion Youngsters. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Children's Environmental Rights Initiative (CERI), Plan International, Save the Children, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) released a report showing that global warming puts over 1 billion youngsters at extremely high risk. | RELATED: | The "Falling Short: Addressing the Climate Finance Gap for Children" report states that only 2.4 percent of key global climate funds can be classified as su…
(2023-06-23). Colombia and ELN Prepare Protocols for Ceasefire. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the negotiating delegations of the Colombian Government and the guerrilla of the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced that two commissions are preparing the protocols for the bilateral ceasefire and the participation of society in the peace process. | RELATED: | Since June 20, the commission in charge of drafting the protocols has been in session in Havana, Cuba, where the "bilateral, national, and…
(2023-06-23). Criminal Case Is Opened Against Wagner Group Chief. telesurenglish.net The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Friday opened a criminal case against Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin on charges of organizing an armed mutiny. | RELATED: | The criminal case against Prigozhin was opened "under Article 279 of the Russian Criminal Code for organizing an armed riot," according to the statement from Russia's Prosecutor General's Office. | The FSB press office said the decision was made due to the seriousness of the si…
(2023-06-23). Five Keys to Understanding the Guatemalan Elections. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, some 9.3 million Guatemalans will elect president, 340 mayors, 160 lawmakers, and 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament. | RELATED: | The ongoing electoral process, however, has been marked by the presence of some irregularities that have raised serious doubts about the legitimacy of its eventual results. Below are five key elements to understand what is happening in this Central America…
(2023-06-23). Guatemalan Candidates Leading in Polls Held Campaign Closings. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, former first lady Sandra Torres, former diplomat Edmond Mulet and the daughter of dictator Efrain Rios-Montt, Zury Rios-Sosa, held their campaign closings before the general elections to be held on Sunday. | RELATED: | They are emerging as three politicians with the best chances of reaching the presidency of Guatemala according to the latest survey published by the firm ProDatos in the local newspaper Prensa…
(2023-06-23). Heavy Rains in South Australia Lead To Flooding and Blackouts. telesurenglish.net On Thursday night, Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia (SA), and its s surrounds, were battered by a heavy thunderstorm; Heavy rains have caused flooding and blackouts prompting hundreds of calls for aid, official reports inform that, as of Friday morning, the area has received 41.6 millimeters of rain. | Related: | On Friday morning, according to the State Emergency Service (SES) reports, more than 2,80…
(2023-06-23). Japan Gets Ready to Dump Nuclear Water Into the Ocean. telesurenglish.net Despite ongoing opposition from both home and abroad, Japan has been rushing to carry out its plan of dumping radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, raising growing anger among the global community. | RELATED: | Tokyo Electric Power Company(TEPCO), the plant's operator, began trialing the equipment for discharging the nuclear-contaminated water into the Paci…
(2023-06-23). Paraguay Registers Increase In Number Of New HIV Diagnoses. telesurenglish.net Paraguay's Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare reported Friday that the country has registered an increase in the number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses in the last year. | RELATED: | 1,519 new HIV diagnoses were identified in 2022, mostly men, of which 495 were categorized as AIDS, the ministry said, citing a report by the National HIV/Aids/STI Control Program (PRONAAIDS) on the epi…
(2023-06-23). Paris Climate Summit Ends with Disappointing Results. telesurenglish.net On Friday, President Emmanuel Macron's "Summit for a New Global Financing Pact" concluded by disappointing the expectations of developing countries. | RELATED: | The high-level meeting failed to reach even a deal for a tax on the greenhouse gas emissions produced from international shipping. | The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) promised "more inclusive changes" but did not specify mechanisms to conv…
(2023-06-23). Russia Builds First Engine for Soyuz-5 Launch Vehicle. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Roscosmos announced that Russia has completed construction of the first liquid rocket engine RD-171MV for flight tests of the new Soyuz-5 launch vehicle. | RELATED: | The Russian state corporation noted that it also plans to complete the assembly of the RD-171MV for the second Soyuz-5 carrier rocket and produce an engine for the third one this year. | So far, over 20 firing tests of the RD-171MV engine have be…
(2023-06-23). Russia Responds To 11th EU Sanctions Package. telesurenglish.net The Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday that, in response to another package of EU restrictions, it has expanded the number of representatives of EU institutions barred from entering Russian territory. | RELATED: | The European Union's (EU) actions are "illegitimate and undermine the international legal prerogatives of the United Nations Security Council," the ministry said in a statement. It warned that Moscow will continue to gi…
(2023-06-23). South Africa: 31 Suspected Illegal Miners Die In Old Mine. telesurenglish.net The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) reported Friday that at least 31 suspected illegal miners died last month in a ventilation shaft at the closed Virginia mine in Free State province. | RELATED: | Methane levels were very high in the ventilation shaft and an explosion had occurred at the mine last operational in the 1990s, according to an investigation by the DMRE in conjunction with Harmony Gold (HARJ.J), South Af…
(2023-06-23). Syrian Archaeologists Unveil 1600-Year-Old Greek Mosaic. telesurenglish.net A section of a rare Roman-era mosaic panel, unveiled Thursday to the public in Al-Rastan City located in Homs Province, offered a glimpse into the hidden treasures that emerged after the 12-year-long Syrian war. | RELATED: | Discovered in 2022, the well-preserved 300-square-meter flooring panel was inlaid with thousands of colored mosaic pieces made of small grains and glass, showcasing rare tableaux featuring A…
(2023-06-23). WB and IMF No Longer Respond to the World's Interests: Lula. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva advocated for strong global governance and stated that the Bretton Woods institutions "no longer function." | RELATED: | "The Bretton Woods institutions no longer function and no longer meet the aspirations and interests of society. We have to be very clear about this," he said during the closing of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, driven by French President Emmanuel Macro…