(2023-07-05). López Obrador speaks of insults from opponents for revealing farce. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) President Andrés Manuel López Obrador today referred to insults from opponents for revealing that Xóchitl Gálvez was the one anointed by the business and political power to aspire to become president of Mexico.
(2023-07-05). Venezuela grows despite US sanctions, ambassador to Bolivia asserts. plenglish.com La Paz, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela achieved in 2022 an economic growth of 15 percent and during the current year this indicator will reach five percentage points, the ambassador of that country to Bolivia, César Trómpiz, assured today.
(2023-07-05). Injured jumper travels to Cuba for treatment. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban long jumper Maykel Massó traveled to Cuba today to undergo surgical treatment after he injured his knee at making a lip during his participation in the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games.
(2023-07-05). OPEC+ to do whatever necessary to support oil market. plenglish.com Vienna, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) will do whatever necessary to support the crude oil market, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Wednesday.
(2023-07-05). Scholars discuss about Marxism at Casa de las Americas. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Scholars from eight countries are participating today in the International Summer Course "Marxist Thought and Political Practices in Afro-America", organized in Havana by Cuba's Casa de las Americas.
(2023-07-05). Developing countries face huge investment gap, the UN warns. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Developing countries face a gap of four trillion dollars in investments for sustainable development, according to a new UN report released today.
(2023-07-05). Blazing summer in UAE with temperatures of almost 50 ∫C. plenglish.com Adu Dhabi, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The United Arab Emirates is preparing for another blazing summer after the National Meteorological Center today forecast that thermometers will reach almost 50 degrees Celsius this week.
(2023-07-05). China regrets IAEA endorsement of Fukushima water discharge. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The Nuclear Safety Administration of China today regretted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved Japan's plan to pour into the sea the toxic water from the accident-prone Fukushima power plant.
(2023-07-05). Tribute in Uruguay to liberators on Venezuelan national day. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The 212th anniversary of proclamation of Venezuela's independence was commemorated today at the Simón Bolívar Square of Montevideo, in front of the equestrian statue of the Liberator Simón Bolívar, facing the Río de la Plata.
(2023-07-05). EU condemns increase in violence in Sudan, and calls for a ceasefire. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, on Wednesday condemned the upsurge of violence in Sudan, where clashes between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been rekindled.
(2023-07-05). Morbidly Obese Passenger Complains About Airline 2-Ticket Purchase Policy. moguldom.com Plus-size travel influencer Jae'lynn Chaney feels that U.S. airline policies requiring obese passengers to buy extra seats on airplanes are "discriminatory" and force people like her to pay "twice for the same experience." Chaney says plus-size travelers are not asking for special treatment. They are simply "asking for the same dignity and respect from an airline …
(2023-07-05). Cocaine Found In White House: Hunter Biden Could Be Suspect Based On History. moguldom.com The West Wing of the White House briefly evacuated Sunday night, July 2, after a substance reportedly determined to be cocaine was found in the White House library. The media and general public pointed out that the first son, Hunter Biden, had been photographed at a fireworks ceremony at the White House to celebrate the …
(2023-07-05). Don Tamaki, Japanese American Who Fought For Prison Camp Survivors, Now Fighting For Reparations For Slavery. moguldom.com Back in the 1940s, Japanese Americans were forced from their homes, their livelihoods into internment camps. During World War II by President Franklin D. Roosevelt through his Executive Order 9066 from 1942 to 1945, people of Japanese descent, including U.S. citizens, would be incarcerated in isolated camps. Decades later the U.S. decided to provide survivors …
(2023-07-05). Ukraine Defense Minister Says His Country Is Great 'Testing Ground' for Western Arms. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told Financial Times in an interview published Wednesday that his country serves as an ideal "testing ground" for Western weaponry. Reznikov said that Ukraine's Western backers can see how their weapons work in a war against Russia to see if they're efficient or need upgrades. "For the military industry of …
(2023-07-05). ATMs Smashed + Defaced in Solidarity with "Stop Cop City" indybay.org STOP COP CITY / 5 ATMs Smashed + 4 Bank of Amerikkka Buildings Vandalized n Bay Area Friday Night…
(2023-07-05). Thursday 7/6: #Climate Emergency: The People Have Solutions Teach-in w/ 350.org. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-05). Thursday 7/6: #EmergenciaClimática: La Gente Tiene Soluciones Discusión con 350.org. indybay.org Evento en línea…
(2023-07-05). Bank of America in berkeley hit with STOP COP CITY tags and ATM screens smashed. indybay.org Last night at 1am the bank of america on college ave was attacked in solidarity with the campaign to stop cop city and weelaunee forest defenders…
(2023-07-05). Asian NATO: another failed plan by Washington. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-05). Biden's 3am Moment in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org 
In June, Biden was confronted with the ultimate "3 a.m. phone call" moment. He could have made a call which would have helped reduce the threat of a nuclear crisis or worse. | By Scott RITTER | During the 2008 Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton Building upon Obama's lack of experience in national security affairs, and what the potential cost would be should Obama falter at a critical moment, Clinton's ad sought…
(2023-07-05). Embracing Defeat: The European Union in the Wake of the Ukrainian War. strategic-culture.org Even if Europe must perish, we should at least spare ourselves from being further tormented by Bloodlands' blood suckers, Declan Hayes writes. | This article extrapolates from a number of key factors to assess Europe's future when peace in our time eventually returns to
(2023-07-05). These Are Countries Where Less Than Half of Population Is Employed. strategic-culture.org 
This infographic shows the top 20 countries of the world by unemployment rate. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-07-05). The Third Intifada: A new chapter in Palestinian struggle for liberation. workers.org 
By Ali Abou Jbara, The Cradle This article was posted on The Cradle website June 29. Resistance activities intensify across the West Bank, indicating another potential uprising with similar causes as the previous two intifadas. The evolving armed resistance suggests a heightened level of sophistication and adaptability among the resistance . . . |
(2023-07-05). The Problem with Environmentalism, and Why a Recession is Definitely Coming, with Second Thought's JT Chapman. mintpressnews.com Alan MacLeod speaks with YouTube and podcast star JT Chapman (First Thought, Second Thought, The Deprogram) about what everyone should know about environmentalism, about why a recession is definitely coming (and how we could stop it) and about what progressives and radicals could learn about the economy from WalMart.
(2023-07-05). At least 15 dead and four missing due to floods in China. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed the death of 15 people and four others missing in the municipality of Chongqing (southwest), due to the endless rains and its consequent geological disasters that have overwhelmed the demarcation for days.
(2023-07-05). Chinese automaker will have a plant in Europe. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) SAIC Motor, one of China's main vehicle manufacturers, will build a plant in Europe to assemble the units it will distribute in countries of the so-called Old Continent, local press reported.
(2023-07-05). Venezuela's Opposition Primaries: Registration Extended Due to Expats' Apathy. orinocotribune.com Given the low level of interest shown by Venezuelans expats to register and participate in the opposition primary elections, the National Primary Commission (CNP) extended the deadline for voters to register and update their information. The measure was adopted with the hopes of increasing participation in the opposition's internal electoral process. | Through a press release, the CNP announced on Monday, July 3, that the deadline will be extended for two more days, until Sunday, July 9 at 23: 59 p.m. | Despite the fact that approximately three million Venezuelans abroad have been notified to register, only 112,00…
(2023-07-05). BRICS Will Almost Certainly Formalize a Relationship with Ethiopia During Its Next Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Sunday 7/16: Q&A Discussion of the film "My Tree" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-07-05). Gender Fascist "Mom's for Liberty" Conference Met with Resistance in Philadelphia. itsgoingdown.org 
Report from Philadelphia on the recent protests against the 'Mom's for Liberty' conference. What follows is a short blow-by-blow report from the streets of Philadelphia, as people turned out to shout down the gender fascist "Mom's for Liberty" conference which saw speeches from both Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. Thursday Banner drop over I-95 this…
(2023-07-05). Contrary To What Some Media Say, Russia Became Stronger After Failed Mutiny. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImagePragmatically speaking, "exiling" Wagner group to Belarus serves Russian and Belarusian interests. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Much has been written about Yevgeny Prigozhin (Wagner Group leader) mutiny. After the failed Rostov uprising, the mutineers handed over their weapons, and, on June 27, Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed Prigozhin was in Belarus. Prigozhin's troops briefly occupied the Russian city of Rostov-on-Do…
(2023-07-05). Kiev Forces Suffer More Human, Material Losses While On Counteroffensive (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces have sustained more human and material losses while attempting to advance on several sectors as a part of their ongoing counteroffensive. | The Russian Zapad Group of Forces said on July 5 that it had carried out a series of air and missile strikes against gatherings of manpower and equipment of Ukraine's 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade and 103th Territorial Defense Separate Brigade in the Kupyansk direction. | The group's artillery also destroyed a D-30 howitzer of Kie…
(2023-07-05). Russia Announces Joint Air Defense Drills With Syria. southfront.org 
The Syrian military's Pantsir-S system | Joint Russian-Syrian air force and air defense force drills will begin in Syria on July 5, Rare Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, announced on July 4. "Joint Russian-Syrian drills will begin on June 5 and will last for six days. It is planned to drill joint actions by aviation, air defense forces and electronic warfare to repel air attacks," the commander said. | The drills come amid high tensions with the United States-led co…
(2023-07-05). Syrian Army Kills Rebel Leader In Greater Idlib After Attack On Government-Held Town (Photos). southfront.org 
© Sputnik / Iliya Pitalev | On July 4, an entire family was killed when militants based in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is ruled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), shelled the government-held town of Urem Al-Kubra in the nearby western Aleppo countryside. | The official Syrian Arab News Agency said that a civilian man was killed along with his wife and two young daughters in the attack, which represents a violation of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib. |
(2023-07-05). U.S.-Led Coalition Held Operational Exercises In Its Bases In Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | The United States-led coalition announced that its forces held a series of operational exercises in Syria between July 1 and 4. | The ground and aerial operational exercises took place at a number of coalition bases in the northeastern governorates of al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor as well as in al-Tanf garrison in the southeastern region. | In a statement, the coalition said that the exercises were held to ensure its continued capability to support its local proxies and protect its serv…
(2023-07-05). Contrary To What Some Media Say, Russia Became Stronger After Failed Mutiny. southfront.org Illustrative ImagePragmatically speaking, "exiling" Wagner group to Belarus serves Russian and Belarusian interests. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Much has been written about Yevgeny Prigozhin (Wagner Group leader) mutiny. After the failed Rostov uprising, the mutineers handed over their weapons, and, on June 27, Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed Prigozhin was in Belarus. Prigozhin's troops briefly occupied the Russian city of Rostov-on-Do…
(2023-07-05). Kiev Forces Suffer More Human, Material Losses While On Counteroffensive (Videos). southfront.org File image. | Kiev forces have sustained more human and material losses while attempting to advance on several sectors as a part of their ongoing counteroffensive. | The Russian Zapad Group of Forces said on July 5 that it had carried out a series of air and missile strikes against gatherings of manpower and equipment of Ukraine's 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade and 103th Territorial Defense Separate Brigade in the Kupyansk direction. | The group's artillery also destroyed a D-30 howitzer of Kie…
(2023-07-05). Russia Announces Joint Air Defense Drills With Syria. southfront.org The Syrian military's Pantsir-S system | Joint Russian-Syrian air force and air defense force drills will begin in Syria on July 5, Rare Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, announced on July 4. "Joint Russian-Syrian drills will begin on June 5 and will last for six days. It is planned to drill joint actions by aviation, air defense forces and electronic warfare to repel air attacks," the commander said. | The drills come amid high tensions with the United States-led co…
(2023-07-05). Syrian Army Kills Rebel Leader In Greater Idlib After Attack On Government-Held Town (Photos). southfront.org © Sputnik / Iliya Pitalev | On July 4, an entire family was killed when militants based in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is ruled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), shelled the government-held town of Urem Al-Kubra in the nearby western Aleppo countryside. | The official Syrian Arab News Agency said that a civilian man was killed along with his wife and two young daughters in the attack, which represents a violation of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib. |
(2023-07-05). U.S.-Led Coalition Held Operational Exercises In Its Bases In Syria (Photos). southfront.org File image. | The United States-led coalition announced that its forces held a series of operational exercises in Syria between July 1 and 4. | The ground and aerial operational exercises took place at a number of coalition bases in the northeastern governorates of al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor as well as in al-Tanf garrison in the southeastern region. | In a statement, the coalition said that the exercises were held to ensure its continued capability to support its local proxies and protect its serv…
(2023-07-05). U.S. Navy Says Iran Attempted To Seize Two Oil Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz. southfront.org 
File image. | Iran attempted to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on July 5, according to the United States Navy. | A spokesman for the Bahrain-based 5th Fleet said that Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both tankers continued their voyages."The Iranian navy did make attempts to seize commercial tankers lawfully transiting international waters," said the spokesman, Tim Hawkins. "The U.S. Navy responded immediately and prevented those seizures."
(2023-07-05). Ukraine Launched Several Attacks In Donetsk, Krasny Liman & South Donetsk Sectors: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces had launched several new attacks in the sectors of Donetsk, Krasny Liman, and South Donetsk, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 5. | In a statement, the ministry said that the Russian Yug Group of Forces repelled nine attacks close to Belogorovka, Pervomayskoye, Severnoye, Nevelskoye, and Krasnogorovka in the Donetsk direction during the past 24 hours. Three Ukrainian gatherings of manpower and equipment were also targeted near Artyomovsk, according to the ministry. | Uk…
(2023-07-05). 80 Years Ago — The Battle Of Kursk: Largest Tank Battle In History. southfront.org 
Written by Dr. Leon Tressell | German Leopard tanks have been destroyed in Ukraine's ongoing summer offensive in combat with Russia forces. There is a delicious sense of irony that this is happening on the 80th anniversary of the largest tank battle in history at Kursk in July 1943. Just as in 1943 these much hyped 'wunderwaffe' have failed to break Russian defences much to the chagrin of the collective West. | Following the calamitous defeat at Stalingrad in early February the G…
(2023-07-05). West Frustrated By Ukrainian Military Advancing Only "In Metres, Rather Than Kilometres" southfront.org 
Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Admiral Rob Bauer, head of the NATO Military Committee, said deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev were postponed until the counteroffensive was completed. This represents a major blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been pleading with NATO members to provide fighter jets, including F-16s, and all while his military advances, supposedly, in only metres instead of…
(2023-07-05). Climate change threatens 90 percent of aquatic food supply, new report. nationofchange.org The report evaluated 17 different stressors, such as sea level rise, pesticide runoff and algal blooms, that impact the quality and quantity of global marine food supplies.
(2023-07-05). 'Fire Weather' exposes the unavoidable phase shifts of our burning world. greenleft.org.au 
John Vaillant — who may be the contemporary Hunter S Thompson of environmental journalists — has seen our Earth's future up close and personal, and it is a fearsome, firey "beast", writes Bill Nevins.
(2023-07-05). Wednesday 8/23: On Embodied Activism. indybay.org
(2023-07-05). Articles] Colorectal cancer risk after removal of polyps in fecal immunochemical test based screening. thelancet.com Accounting for co-occurring findings, we observed an increased metachronous CRC risk for individuals that had high-risk serrated polyps with the presence of high-risk adenomas, or individuals with high-risk serrated polyps without high-risk adenomas. These findings could provide more evidence to support post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines.
(2023-07-05). Governor and legislators reach deal on budget package with Delta Tunnel language removed. indybay.org Many political insiders believe that Governor Newsom attempted to ram through his last minute legislative language to expedite the construction of the Delta Tunnel and other water and infrastructure projects in order to serve the wishes of his agribusiness, building industry, real estate and other Big Money donors.
(2023-07-05). Hugo Blanco, peasant leader and ecosocialist, 1934—2023. greenleft.org.au 
Derek Wall pays tribute to Peruvian revolutionary leader and pioneering ecosocialist Hugo Blanco, who died in London on June 25.
(2023-07-05). Dangerous Crossroads: The Zaporozhiya Nuclear Plant, Zelenskiy's Next Simulacra? Impending "False Flag" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Aneurysms Are Killing Social Media Stars: 30-Year-Old Bodybuilder Jo Lindner Dead After Four COVID Jabs, 35-Year-Old Pregnant Instagram Star Jackie Miller James in a Five-Week Coma. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Reliability tops agenda for manufacturers. ecns.cn China aims to greatly improve the reliability of 10 types of core industrial products to reach advanced global levels by 2030.
(2023-07-05). State contractors launch $19 bln projects in June. ecns.cn Centrally administered State contractors in China began building massive projects valued at more than 135.8 billion yuan ($18.8 billion) in June as the country upgrades its infrastructure and seeks to boost domestic demand.
(2023-07-05). European firms eye bigger presence in South China. ecns.cn More European firms are willing to strengthen their footprint in South China compared to last year, a survey by an industry chamber showed on Monday.
(2023-07-05). Saudi Arabia, Russia deepen oil cuts. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's biggest oil exporters, deepened oil cuts on Monday. Saudi Arabia said it would extend its voluntary oil output cut of 1 million barrels per day for another month to include August.
(2023-07-05). 15 dead, 4 missing in Chongqing torrential rain. ecns.cn Torrential rain has killed 15 people and left four missing in Wanzhou District, southwest China's Chongqing, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2023-07-05). Zhejiang police crack down on ChatGPT video fraud case. ecns.cn Shaoxing Municipal Public Security Bureau of Zhejiang Province uncovered a case involving ChatGPT to produce fake videos to spread rumors, officials said Wednesday.
(2023-07-05). Foreign Ministry calls Fukushima report 'hasty'. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed regrets over the "hasty" release of the International Atomic Energy Agency's report on Japan's disposal of nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
(2023-07-05). Heat wave claims life of tour guide in Beijing. ecns.cn A tour guide's death due to heatstroke at the Summer Palace in Beijing has brought attention to the dangerous effects of the ongoing heat wave in the city.
(2023-07-05). Yuan-denominated bonds increasingly popular due to global-leading returns. ecns.cn The Bond Connect program has witnessed a 30-fold growth in trading volume since its launch more than half a decade ago as yuan-denominated bonds are increasingly popular among global investors due to their superior returns and diversification benefits.
(2023-07-05). Former vice-minister of commerce: China has more tools for countermeasures against US export controls. ecns.cn China's export restrictions on gallium and germanium is just the beginning, and the country has more tools for countermeasures if Washington plans tougher technology restrictions on Beijing, said Wei Jianguo, former vice-minister of commerce.
(2023-07-05). Conference hails role of digital economy in growth. ecns.cn The digital economy — which includes cutting-edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence and 5G — has played an increasingly important role in promoting China's high-quality economic growth and industrial upgrade.
(2023-07-05). Shanghai ranks top for coming alive when sun goes down. ecns.cn Shanghai's nighttime economy continues to rank first among Chinese cities in terms of comprehensive strength, financial media outlet Yicai announced last Wednesday during the 24-Hour City of Vibrance Forum held at the Museum of Art Pudong.
(2023-07-05). Harvard University urged to drop legacy policy in admissions. ecns.cn A civil rights group is asking the US federal government to make Harvard University drop its "legacy" policy of giving admissions preference to children of alumni because it overwhelmingly benefits white applicants and disadvantages those who are of color.
(2023-07-05). EU, Japan to boost technology cooperation. ecns.cn The European Union and Japan will increase cooperation around key technologies, including artificial intelligence and computer chip production, the 27-member bloc's commissioner for the internal market has said.
(2023-07-05). China slams IAEA's 'nod' for Japan's plan. ecns.cn China on Tuesday expressed regret over a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency that granted Japan approval for dumping radioactive water into the ocean.
(2023-07-05). Ukrainian drone attack intercepted, Russia says. ecns.cn An alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting civilian infrastructure was intercepted in Moscow on Tuesday, a day after Russia's intelligence agency claimed to have thwarted an assassination attempt on the head of the Crimea region.
(2023-07-05). China sends second batch of TCM experts to Cambodia. ecns.cn The second batch of Chinese medical teams specializing in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) arrived in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia on Tuesday evening.
(2023-07-05). Insights | Michael Borchmann: The success of CPC derives from its close link with people. ecns.cn
(2023-07-05). China never opposes normal nuclear power plant operation, emissions: spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2023-07-05). China's two major economic hubs launch fast cargo rail routes to central Asia. ecns.cn China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region on Tuesday launched their first China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) international multimodal freight train services.
(2023-07-05). Japanese trade association visits China, looking to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, stabilize relationship. ecns.cn JAPIT President Yohei Kono led a delegation to China for a visit from Monday, the first in four years, with the entourage consisting of more than 80 members including Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki and representatives of Japanese companies.
(2023-07-05). Defense ministry decries U.S. approval of potential arms sales to Taiwan. ecns.cn China expressed firm opposition and lodged a solemn representation to the United States after the country approved a new round of potential arms sales to Taiwan.
(2023-07-05). Countries should not link the South China Sea issue with normal cultural exchanges: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Vietnam has reportedly banned the Barbie movie due to the appearance of a world map that allegedly shows a"nine-dash line" in the South China Sea, according to online news site Deadline.
(2023-07-05). SCO expansion process continues; Belarus expected to complete procedures by 2024. ecns.cn Iran became an observer country of the SCO in 2005, the second year after the establishment of the SCO observer mechanism.
(2023-07-05). Wild boars removed from new protected wild animal catalog. ecns.cn Wild boars were removed from the catalog for the serious hazard they present to people's daily lives and since they are not under existential threat.
(2023-07-05). China-made passenger buses delivered to Kazakhstan. ecns.cn A total of 224 vehicles, including 20 NEV passenger buses made by a leading Chinese manufacturer, Yutong, were delivered to Kazakhstan.
(2023-07-05). Border guards patrol in Xinjiang's 'mosquito kingdom'. ecns.cn Located on the north bank of the Irtysh River and bordered by Kazakhstan, Beiwan area is known as one of the four "mosquito kingdoms" in the world.
(2023-07-05). Chongqing engulfed by heavy rain. ecns.cn Chongqing has initiated a Level IV emergency response to flooding…
(2023-07-05). Jenin Invasion Day 2: As Israeli Army Withdraws, Palestinian Resistance Claims Victory. scheerpost.com 
Late Tuesday night, large crowds flooded the streets of the Jenin refugee camp as residents celebrated the withdrawal of the Israeli military and claimed victory in the fighting. The Palestinian death toll rose to 12 over the course of the two days, while the Israeli military announced the death of an Israeli soldier.
(2023-07-05). Louisiana Judge Limits Contact Between Biden Officials and Social Media Companies. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-05). UN Forcefully Hits at US Blockade of Cuba and Prison in Guantanamo. scheerpost.com 
By W.T. Whitney / CounterPunch Nothing on the horizon now threatens the end of the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba. Critical voices inside the United States and beyond fall flat; nothing is in the works, it seems. Recently, however, the United Nations put forth a denunciation that carries unusual force, mainly because of the UN's …
(2023-07-05). Tuesday 7/4: End All Wars Protest & Sherry Conable Memorial. indybay.org Corners of Water and Ocean Streets, Santa Cruz | Park in open spaces at the County Bldg.
(2023-07-05). 22.4 no more! Teamsters win on three major issues as bargaining continues. fightbacknews.org Washington, DC – On July 1, the bargaining committee of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced that three major economic tentative agreements had been reached with UPS in their negotiations over the next contract at UPS. These agreements are the elimination of a two-tier driver system, ending forced overtime on worker's scheduled days off, and receiving Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday. | Since 1997, UPS has split drivers in a two-tier system by creating a lower classification known as a 22.4 Combination Driver. The 22.4 position was originally envisioned as a strategic compromise…
(2023-07-05). Western Media Prepping Nuclear False Flag… and Thermonuclear War. thealtworld.com For rolling days, just turn off CNN, Fox, BBC, New York Times, Guardian, Times, and so on. | Western media are conditioning the public for a false-flag attack on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) to blame Russia. That would then provide the United States and NATO a pretext to directly intervene in their proxy war to support the Kiev regime. | The Kiev regime's month-old counteroffensive is failing miserably to push back Russian defense lines. Indeed, if anything, it seems that Russian forces are turning the tables to gain more territory in eastern Ukraine. The military situation is becoming a fiasco for t…
(2023-07-05). Sunday 7/9: Defend the Tampa 5! Drop the Charges Now! indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, Ca 95113…
(2023-07-05). France: Racist police incites massive youth rebellion. workers.org 
During a traffic stop by two motorcycle cops in the Paris suburb of Nanterre June 27, one of the cops shot and killed a young driver, Nahel M., born in France of North African descent. The cops' story tried to justify the killing using the pretext that Nahel was using . . . |
(2023-07-05). Selected Articles: Millions of Children Are Abducted and Trafficked Each Year. "The Sound of Freedom" Movie. globalresearch.ca 
By Recently, a lot is being written and said on the subject of human trafficking and modern-day slavery, particularly due …
(2023-07-05). Bill to legalise personal pot introduced in NSW, Vic, WA. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Chandler-Mather defends Greens push for a better housing policy. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Daniel Ellsberg: the establishment whistleblower. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Feminista Melbourne pays tribute to JàÆna Amini. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Former ADF major says military industrial complex 'keeps us chained to the past'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Nauru's refugee stain and Australia's complicity. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). No to AUKUS nuclear submarine meeting draws hundreds. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Postal workers fight for an activist union. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Public housing residents call action to save Barak Beacon Estate. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Socialist Sarah Hathway elected to the City of Greater Geelong Council. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Trans rights are human rights, protesters say. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). There Must be No Jewish Israeli Settlement in the Arab West Bank According to International Law. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Arte en la Rampa fair returns with Cuban handicrafts. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The 22nd edition of the cultural fair Arte en la Rampa (Arts at La Rampa) returns this summer with the best of Cuban handicrafts from July 14 to September 2, the Havana Government's digital portal announced on Wednesday.
(2023-07-05). Primary elections widen gaps in Panama's Democratic Change party. plenglish.com Panama City, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The primary elections for the 2024 general elections, scheduled in four days, stress the differences in the leadership of the Democratic Change (CD) party in Panama on Wednesday.
(2023-07-05). US army and illegal Syrian group conduct maneuvers. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The so-called Free Syrian Army and the US forces illegally present in the al-Tanef region in eastern Syria reportedly conducted maneuvers with heavy weapons and live ammunition.
(2023-07-05). £1.4m grant for AI to help achieve net zero in energy and transport. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers have been awarded £1.4 million to lead a project using AI to help the UK's energy and transport sectors achieve carbon net zero.
(2023-07-05). Frederick Douglass On The Meaning Of July 4th To The Slave. popularresistance.org Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here to-day? What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? And am I, therefore, called upon to bring our humble offering to the national altar, and to confess the benefits and express devout gratitude for the blessings resulting from your independence to us? I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! | Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distanc…
(2023-07-05). Kolektiva.social Security Alert. indybay.org This is an alert for Kolektiva.social users. Please read this post in its entirety!
(2023-07-05). 'Totally indefensible': Biden nominates death squad backer Elliott Abrams to diplomacy panel. nationofchange.org "Elliott Abrams, enemy of human rights, apologist for mass murder, should have no place within spitting distance of any Democratic administration in any capacity."
(2023-07-05). Campaign launched in Afghanistan to reopen women's schools. plenglish.com Kabul, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Afghan Girls Education is a campaign launched today by university professors, women's rights activists and religious clerics with the objective of reopening schools and universities for women in the country.
(2023-07-05). Workshop on cooperatives held in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) During the weeend, the Economic Society of Friends of the Country (SEAP) held a workshop on cooperatives and social and solidarity economy, co-sponsored by the University of Havana.
(2023-07-05). Rioting across France after police murder teenager. greenleft.org.au 
Rioting broke out in more than a dozen towns around France, following the police murder of teenager Nahel Merzouk, throwing President Emmanuel Macron's government into crisis, reports John Mullen.
(2023-07-05). Saint Mary's University De-platforms a speaker. judyhaiven.ca The Halifax meeting went ahead, without further incident, at another location.
(2023-07-05). The problem with 'humanely raised' poultry and eggs. nationofchange.org Chicken producers are misleading consumers with misinformation.
(2023-07-05). 2023 California Buffalo Soldiers Weekend – July 28-30, 2023. indybay.org Printed copies of the National Buffalo Soldiers Study were distributed on Veterans Day 2019 at the dedication of Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway. 2023 California Buffalo Soldiers Day Weekend, we greatly expand our efforts to broadly recognize our California Historic Buffalo Soldiers Trail. Building upon the unexpected promotion, soon the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Highway will help share the broader story of the Buffalo Soldiers throughout California and beyond.
(2023-07-05). 2023 California Admission Day – City of Sacramento to Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org In the early 16th-century romance novel entitled, Las Sergas de Esplandián (The Adventures of Esplandián), California was the name of a mythical island populated by Negro women warriors, led by Queen Califia. Beginning in January 1848, throughout the initial California Gold Mining District along the American River Basin, people of Pan African Ancestry remain key salient contributors to the forward flow of humanity.
(2023-07-05). Leaked documents reveal Reuters helped overthrow Egyptian democracy. thegrayzone.com Reuters served as a channel for the UK Foreign Office to covertly fund an Egyptian outlet that clamored for the overthrow of the country's first democratically elected leader, leaked documents show. This July 3 marks the 10th anniversary of Egyptian army chief General Abdel Fattah Sisi's violent seizure of power in Cairo. The first democratically elected leader in 5000 years of Egyptian history, Mohamed Morsi, was swept from office, his supporters were massacred by the hundreds, and he ultimately died …
(2023-07-05). 'I Must Mourn': Frederick Douglass on the Meaning of July 4th to the Slave. inthesetimes.com
(2023-07-05). Climate Savior Or 'Monsanto Of The Sea'? popularresistance.org
(2023-07-05). U.S.-Stooge Candidate for Taiwan's Presidency Promises Peace w. China. theduran.com
(2023-07-05). Saturday 7/15: Panel: 50th Anniversary of US Supported Coup In Chile & The Struggles & Lessons Today. indybay.org Eric Quezada Center for Culture & Politics | 518 Valencia St | San Francisco…
(2023-07-05). On Julian Assange's Birthday: SF Rally To Free Him & Mumia Abu-jamal. indybay.org On Julian Assange's birthday on July 2, 2023 a solidarity rally was held at the Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco to demand his freedom.
(2023-07-05). Saturday 7/15: LaborFest Panel – Palestine: Journalists, Educators & The US Labor Movement. indybay.org Please register for an event in advance. | Find the details in your confirmation email. (e.g. zoom link) | laborfest.net/event/50th-anniversary-of-chile-coup-labor-solidarity-afl-cio/…
(2023-07-05). CIA Chief Burns' Descent Into Delusion. sonar21.com 
Radio Sputnik called me first thing this morning and asked me to comment on the recent speech in Oxfordshire, England by the Director of the CIA, William Burns. I quickly…
(2023-07-05). Dozens of countries will participate in Eastern Economic Forum. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of several dozen countries will participate in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister and presidential envoy of the Far Eastern Federal District, Yuri Trutnev, declared.
(2023-07-05). Israeli army leaves Jenin after a 48 hours assault. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli Army announced the end of the assault on the city of Jenin and the neighboring refugee camp after 48 hours of operations that caused the death of 12 Palestinians and significant material damage.
(2023-07-05). Russian economy recovers despite sanctions. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The Russian economy continues to recover despite sanctions, and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) registered a growth 0.6 percent in the first five months of the year, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.
(2023-07-05). America Has Just Destroyed A Great Empire. popularresistance.org Herodotus (History, Book 1.53) tells the story of Croesus, king of Lydia c. 585-546 BC in what is now Western Turkey and the Ionian shore of the Mediterranean. Croesus conquered Ephesus, Miletus and neighboring Greek-speaking realms, obtaining tribute and booty that made him one of the richest rulers of his time. But these victories and wealth led to arrogance and hubris. Croesus turned his eyes eastward, ambitious to conquer Persia, ruled by Cyrus the Great. | Having endowed the region's cosmopolitan Temple of Delphi with substantial silver and gold, Croesus asked its Oracle whether he would be successful in the…
(2023-07-05). Complicity in Hate: Israeli Government Boycotts Conference on Attacks Against Christians. mintpressnews.com 
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon denounced a conference organized by the Israeli Open University to discuss the increasing violence on Christians and Christian sites in Palestine. These attacks, carried out mostly by Anti-Chrisitan Zionist hate groups, have increased at an alarming pace. Close to twenty incidents were registered between the end of 2022 and June of 2023. | High-level clergy in Jerusalem have blamed, at least in part, the far-right government, which includes ultranationalist ministers, for the growing wave of attacks. Nikodemus Schnabel, who presides over the Benedictine Abbey of the Dormition in Jerusal…
(2023-07-05). MintPress News Is Being Targeted: Join Us in Standing up to the War Machine. mintpressnews.com 
Stand up for truth. Stand up against war. Today, we invite you to join us in empowering MintPress News, the vanguard of fearless investigative journalism that unearths the hidden web of the military industrial complex.
(2023-07-05). "Israel's actions in Jenin will only serve to breed a new generation that will carry torch of resistance" peoplesdispatch.org A first person account of the devastating attack by Israel on The Freedom Theatre in Jenin, where a group of families sought refuge amidst the turmoil, by Mustafa Sheta, a leading light of the cultural group…
(2023-07-05). 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…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn't look like. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue, especially for children. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says drowning happens quickly and quietly so make sure children are always supervised by an attentive adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0FH9b1LiwY…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to fireworks, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AYC8RPDRRvc 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. Every year, thousands of people are admitted into emergency departments across the country because…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Where is the kidney stone belt? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell healthcare professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, describes intense weather areas, such as the South and Southwest, as the kidney stone belt. This is where research shows kidney stones are more prevalent. Dehydration in these hot climates, combined with certain diets, are increasing risks that can result in…
(2023-07-05). When to start regular breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle? Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature aging and, most importantly, skin cancer. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, has more on sunscreen shelf life and other facts to help make decisions as you head into the sun. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pW5-va0rvqI Sunscreen has a…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-05). Science Saturday: Specialized testing diagnoses uncommon allergy to red meat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Traditionally every fall, Joseph "Joe" Ducaji, M.D., an anesthesiologist affiliated with Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, had gone deer hunting for two to three weeks. He loved "sitting in a tree stand watching wildlife." Recently, however, one of Joe's hunting trips was spoiled when the night before his trip, he woke up "feeling terrible" and had to cancel the outing. Joe could only equate his illness to the steak he'd eaten for dinner the…
(2023-07-05). 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…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, though, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me about the risk of injuries. Do you have any advice to avoid problems? ANSWER: Having well-defined, muscular upper arms often is the goal of anyone seeking a fit and toned appearance. But there's more to these hardworking muscles than good…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Snacking for meals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During warm weather months, I find myself eating less formal meals and, instead, reaching for more snacks. I also tend to exercise less when it's hot outside. Do you have advice on how to ensure I'm snacking healthfully as I realize the potential to overeat and not be as active? ANSWER: Regardless of the time of year, maintaining healthy habits is important for good health. This includes exercise, eating a balanced diet and maintaining…
(2023-07-05). How preeclampsia accelerates aging in women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Preeclampsia—the life-threatening surge in blood pressure that strikes 1 in 25 pregnancies—is an enigmatic condition. Each year, it causes the deaths of more than 70,000 women worldwide. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack targeted strategies to treat it. Delivery, the only available therapy, is not the "cure" it is often made out to be, according to Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic who has devoted her career to studying…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic researchers pioneer AI method to predict how cells are organized in disease microenvironments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cells in the human body, the building blocks of life, are arranged in a precise way. That's necessary because pathways and spaces provide a means for cells to communicate, collaborate and function within the specific tissue or organ. Changes in cell arrangement can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, cell death and diseases, including cancer. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence method, called Spatially Informed Artificial…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic to showcase advancements in science and healthcare delivery at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AcademyHealth's 2023 Annual Research Meeting at the Seattle Convention Center on June 24—27 will bring together experts in health services research and healthcare delivery. Attendees can learn about how Mayo Clinic is helping to shape the future of healthcare, by visiting the booth of the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. Participants can speak directly with Mayo scientists at "Meet the Mayo Clinic Researcher" sessions, learn about…
(2023-07-05). How mindfulness meditation improves mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It's often recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment for physical and mental health conditions. It's considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. You can incorporate mindfulness meditation into your routine to improve your overall health. Mindfulness meditation basics Mindfulness meditation is the practice of purposefully being aware of and…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic uses genomic testing broadly for rare diseases, improves patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org NEWS RELEASE ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Mayo Clinic study published in Journal of Translational Medicine evaluated the use of genomic testing broadly for rare diseases. With the increased use of genomic testing such as multi-gene panels, exome sequencing and genome sequencing in the past decade, there is a greater opportunity to better diagnose and treat patients with rare diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 10,000 distinct rare diseases exist and…
(2023-07-05). Study assesses opioid usage patterns in patients with lupus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—a challenging autoimmune disease most common in women of childbearing age—can cause many problems in the body, including chronic pain. Typical pain management strategies are not always available to patients with lupus. For example, patients with kidney problems being treated with steroids cannot use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. As a result, different pain management strategies, including opioid therapy, may be needed. A Mayo Clinic cross-sectional study in a population-based setting aimed to…
(2023-07-05). Career Immersion Program offers deep dive into health science careers for Minnesota students. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2019 Career Immersion Program ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thirty-two Minnesota high school students are participating in a five-day residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester this week, learning about 15 health science careers ranging from phlebotomy to nuclear medicine. The Career Immersion Program, presented by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with experts in some of the most sought-after health science fields. Now in its…
(2023-07-05). Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an experienced economic development leader, will serve as its executive director. "I am inspired by this opportunity because I believe Discovery…
(2023-07-05). Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that performing a minor surgical procedure on patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps to identify cancer spread early and determine the stage of cancer. The researchers add that the surgery ideally should be performed before the patient begins chemotherapy. "This is an important study because it supports that staging laparoscopy may help with determining a patient's prognosis and…
(2023-07-05). As We Celebrate Independence, The US Stifles Freedom Around The Globe. popularresistance.org As fireworks boom and politicians solemnize Independence Day, the United States betrays the freedom of people around the world. The 4th of July is a strange spectacle: In Washington, D.C., patriots wave American flags at a parade even as the U.S. approves Morocco's occupation of the Western Sahara, helping to crush the Sahrawi people's hope for independence. | Take your pick: Rwanda to Bahrain, Israel to Morocco; the U.S. is the boss of an international ring of client states that crush dissent. It has flooded dictatorships and settler-colonial regimes with military weapons and drone bombed the hell out of innocen…
(2023-07-05). Friday 7/14: Summer Block Party for Climate Justice. indybay.org Wells Fargo at 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 US…
(2023-07-05). Iran Gains Full Shanghai Cooperation Organization Membership. orinocotribune.com The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has officially approved Iran's full-fledged membership in the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population. | Iran became a SCO member during the 23rd virtual summit of the bloc which started on Tuesday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson. | Iran first applied for membership in the alliance 15 years ago, but it took until 2021 for the request to be approved. | The SCO…
(2023-07-05). Jenin Fury Carving New Rules of Engagement, Deterrence in West Bank. orinocotribune.com By Ali Halawi — Jul 3, 2023 | The Battle of the Fury of Jenin has underlined the fragility of Israeli forces, specifically its soldiers and command, who are unable to achieve their government's security objectives. | On June 20, Palestinian Resistance fighters led by the Al-Quds Brigades — Jenin Battalion executed thoroughly planned ambushes on Israeli forces who were raiding the camp, thwarting their mission and dealing several casualties on the intruding troops. | The Israeli response marked the first use of Israeli air force capabilities in the West Bank since the second Intifada, as the army sent ou…
(2023-07-05). Peruvians Call For 10-Day Struggle Against The Boluarte Government. popularresistance.org On July 1 and 2, various social organizations and trade unions from the 25 regions of Peru held the First National Meeting of Regions and Organized People in the capital Lima to unite forces against the de facto government led by Dina Boluarte. During the two-day meeting, the Indigenous, peasant, social and union leaders agreed to organize 10 days of continuous social protests to demand Boluarte's immediate resignation, closure of right-wing dominated Congress, new general elections, a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution, freedom of those arrested during protests and justice for those killed by the A…
(2023-07-05). Ahead of vote on aid to Syria through Turkey, UN Secretary General seeks longer extension. peoplesdispatch.org The Syrian government has opposed the cross-border aid through the Turkish border claiming it violates its sovereignty and is used by anti-government forces to transfer arms. Instead, it wants the aid to flow through the government machinery…
(2023-07-05). Communist activists Aleksander and Mikhail Kononovich are facing death threats in Ukraine. peoplesdispatch.org Communist youth leaders Aleksander Kononovich and his brother Mikhail, who are under house arrest in Ukraine, have said they are facing death threats. Left and progressive organizations across the world have condemned the persecution of the activists…
(2023-07-05). SCO denounces confrontation and protectionist policies, vows to work for a just and multipolar world order. peoplesdispatch.org The New Delhi declaration signed by SCO members declared Central Asia to be its core region and emphasized that resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan is significant for its security and stability…
(2023-07-05). BRICS Summit Will Go On As Planned, Confirms Host South Africa. towardfreedom.org The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin had led to speculation about the BRICS summit being shifted to China or another country to avoid his arrest. Peoples Dispatch reports.
(2023-07-05). Christianity's Survival in Israel Is Under Attack. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). In a first, delegation of migrants attends Brazil's National Health Conference. peoplesdispatch.org The delegates representing the migrant population were elected at the Open National Conference on the Health of Migrant Populations. They will present 20 proposals for the for the Unified Health System (SUS)…
(2023-07-05). NSW Teachers Federation deepens opposition to AUKUS, militarism. greenleft.org.au 
The New South Wales Teachers Federation has decided to deepen its stand against the AUKUS military pact. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-07-05). IFRC Online Learning Platform. indybay.org Register with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) online learning platform to take free classes in first aid, disaster preparedness, and related topics…
(2023-07-05). Profiteering from drug addiction: a crime. workers.org In the United States, almost every aspect of the medical field is controlled by capitalist interests. This is true for its sub-industries as well, including the drug rehabilitation industry. It is composed of drug rehabilitation centers, methadone and buprenorphine clinics, and recovery homes. This complex net of providers and housing . . . |
(2023-07-05). Italia: Abrazo solidario por la fábrica pública y socialmente integrada. indybay.org Italia_Florencia | SOMS Insorgiamo: Abrazo solidario por la fábrica pública y socialmente integrada…
(2023-07-05). Wallmapu: ´la CAM goza de buena salud ª afirma Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org
(2023-07-05). Guerra, reproducción y luchas feministas. indybay.org Guerra, reproducción y luchas feministas | Silvia Federici…
(2023-07-05). Wallmapu: La autonomía como eje articulador de la lucha histórica mapuche. indybay.org La autonomía como eje articulador de la lucha histórica reivindicativa del pueblo mapuche…
(2023-07-05). Tuesday 7/4: America is Nothing to Celebrate! We Demand a New Way to Live, a Different System! indybay.org Lake Merritt, Oakland | Rally begins at the columns at Lake Merritt…
(2023-07-05). Electric vehicles are financing slave labour operations and destruction of the environment. expose-news.com If UK Councils have independently researched the environmental and social impact of making the batteries for the proposed electric bikes, scooters and buses then they are knowingly supporting slave labour and destruction …
(2023-07-05). Flashback: Chemtrails, vaccines and the many diseases they cause. expose-news.com Aerial spraying of bacterium DNA particles via chemtrails was deployed on Chinese and Korean populations in 1946. Although the bacterium can lay dormant for decades, it can be triggered by vaccines. Many …
(2023-07-05). Law Pod UK latest: Do the police owe potential victims a duty to warn of harm? ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Traditionally, the courts have been extremely reluctant to impose a positive duty of care on the police to protect or warn members of the public who may be potential victims of crime. This sort of liability, it is thought, would lead to defensive policing. In a leading authority on this issue, Hill v Chief Constable …
(2023-07-05). Belt and Road Initiative Introduces Key Tenets of Chinese Philosophy to Wider World. orinocotribune.com By Martin Jacques — Jun 18, 2023 | This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Through the lens of foreign pundits, we take a look at 10 years of the BRI — how it achieves win-win cooperation between China and countries along the Belt and Road and how it increases people's sense of fulfillment in these countries. | "China became a powerful voice on behalf of the developing countries, not just by word but crucially by deed," wrote Martin Jacques, a visiting professor at the Institute of Modern International Relations at Tsinghua Uni…
(2023-07-05). Gaddafi's Son Jailed in Lebanon Without Trial Hospitalized Due to Hunger Strike. orinocotribune.com Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the murdered Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been hospitalized in critical condition due to his hunger strike at the prison of the Lebanese internal security forces, Al-Hadath TV reported citing informed sources. | Last month, Gaddafi's son Hannibal went on a hunger strike to protest his incarceration without trial in Lebanon since 2015, his lawyer said. | Al-Hadath TV reported on Sunday, July 2, that Hannibal Gaddafi suffered a sharp dro…
(2023-07-05). DeSantis' weaponized FL justice system & beloved prosecutorial crony – quid pro quo. indybay.org November 2018 saw the election of DeSantis and his strong ally State's Attorney Amira Fox who later enjoyed multiple appointments by DeSantis including Fox's appointment to the investigation of DeSantis' first major law enforcement appointee Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony for perjury in his law enforcement applications. Fox let Sheriff Tony walk free on the obvious perjury and then enjoyed another gracious DeSantis appointment to a commission.
(2023-07-05). Biden's Three Am Moment In Ukraine. popularresistance.org During the 2008 Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton ran an ad which sought to diminish her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama, in the eyes of the voters. | Building upon Obama's lack of experience in national security affairs, and what the potential cost would be should Obama falter at a critical moment, Clinton's ad sought to make the question personal, setting a scene that could be any home in suburban America at night. | "It's 3 a.m. and your children are safe and asleep, but there's a phone in the White House and it's ringing. Somethings happening in the world."
(2023-07-05). Tuesday 7/4: Health Care is a Human Right! Contingent in the Rose, White and Blue Parade San Jose. indybay.org Start of parade near Lincoln High School, 555 Dana Avenue, | San Jose, CA 95126. | Parade winds its way through the Shasta/Hanchett and Rose Garden neighborhoods: Dana Ave to Naglee Ave to The Alameda | Join contingent at staging/start area…
(2023-07-05). AUKUS threatens the world. covertactionbulletin.podbean.com The AUKUS trilateral military and intelligence partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and United States doesn't get much attention in the U.S. media. It's yet another element of the US quest for world domination. The first pillar of AUKUS focuses on getting Australia nuclear-powered submarines, and the second enhances technology and information sharing. The US …
(2023-07-05). Nearly 2,000 Illegal Miners Evicted from Venezuela's Amazonas State. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-05). Venezuela Appeals Recent International Criminal Court Decision. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Foreign Affairs Yván Gil published a statement via social media where the Venezuelan government reported that it notified the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it will appeal the decision to authorize the resumption of the investigation against Venezuela. | "The government of Venezuela reports that it has notified the Appeals Chamber of the ICC of its appeal against the decision of the Pre-Trial Chamber that authorized the resumption of the investigation in the so-called 'Venezuela I' case," Minister Gil wrote on Tuesday, July 4, with the official communiqué at…
(2023-07-05). Venezuela's National Assembly Launches Nomination Process for New Electoral Officials. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, Deputy Giuseppe Alessandrello, chairman of the Electoral Nominations Committee 2023, appointed by Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), called for nominations for new National Electoral Council (CNE) rectors. The nomination period will end on July 15. | Alessandrello said that the requirements have already been published on social media platforms, in two national newspapers, and in the Official Gazette. | He stated that special consideration will be given to individuals who meet the requirements and are nominated by civil society, universities and the Moral Power of the Republic, as established in the…
(2023-07-05). University College London security guards protest against 'fire and rehire' at university open day. thecanary.co 
UCL security staff held protests over University College London's (UCL) plans to fire and rehire staff at the university's open days on Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July. What's more, the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has said that the plans are "racist", as: the majority BAME outsourced workers are denied the …
(2023-07-05). Thames Water fined more than £3 million for polluting our rivers. thecanary.co On Tuesday 4 July, Lewes Crown Court fined Thames Water £3.3m for polluting rivers. The company pleaded guilty to pumping millions of litres of undiluted sewage into rivers near Gatwick Airport in 2017. Cathryn Ross, interim co-CEO of Thames Water, said: We are deeply sorry for the entirely unacceptable pollution incident into the Gatwick Stream …
(2023-07-05). Building a Radical Platform, Problems w/Environmentalism & Why a Recession is Definitely Coming. youtube.com 
In today's episode of the MintCast, Alan MacLeod speaks with YouTube and podcast star JT Chapman (First Thought, Second Thought, The Deprogram) about what everyone should know about environmentalism, about why a recession is definitely coming (and how we could stop it) and about what progressives and radicals could learn about the economy from WalMart. …
(2023-07-05). How The US-Mexico Border Became One of the Most Militarized Places on Earth. youtube.com 
With the expiration of Title 42, the Trump administration's pandemic-era rapid-expulsion border policy, the corporate media went into overdrive spewing racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric, emphasizing a "migrant surge" at the border. Todd Miller, an author and journalist specializing in border issues reveals that the true "border surge" is in the unprecedented funding for border militarization, …
(2023-07-05). Tribunal europeo retira inmunidad parlamentaria a líder catalán. telesurtv.net Esta determinación abre paso a la emisión de una nueva orden de detención y entrega por parte del Tribunal Supremo para que rinda cuentas en España.
(2023-07-05). Cuba realiza primera reunión de ministros de medio ambiente del G-77. telesurtv.net Este constituye el cuarto encuentro de alto nivel que se realiza desde que Cuba asumió la presidencia pro tempore del organismo de concertación política internacional.
(2023-07-05). Tiroteo deja al menos tres muertos en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Al llegar, las autoridades encontraron "múltiples" víctimas de disparos en un estacionamiento.
(2023-07-05). Afectados por inundaciones en Esmeralda, Ecuador, exigen ayuda al Gobierno. telesurtv.net Los damnificados aseguran que aún no han recibido ayuda estatal y que los compromisos del gobierno del presidente Guillermo Lasso no se han hecho efectivos.
(2023-07-05). Brasil y Argentina rechazan imposiciones de Europa al Mercosur. telesurtv.net El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, dijo que apuesta por lograr un resultado "equilibrado" en las negociaciones comerciales entre el Mercosur y la Unión Europea…
(2023-07-05). Gobierno colombiano pide perdón por los 6.000 falsos positivos. telesurtv.net El responsable de la cartera de Defensa apuntó que se trata del reconocimiento de "un grave error y un crimen que se cometió" y por el cual el Estado "solo siente vergüenza".
(2023-07-05). China cancela visita de jefe de la diplomacia europea a Beijing. telesurtv.net La vocera de Exteriores de la Unión Europea señaló que Beijing comunicó que las fechas previstas "ya no son posibles".
(2023-07-05). Irán ingresa como miembro pleno de la OCS. telesurtv.net El presidente de la República Islámica, Ibrahim Raisi, expresó su satisfacción por la entrada al bloque de su país.
(2023-07-05). Registran fuerte explosión en volcán Ubinas en Perú. telesurtv.net El Instituto Geológico, Minero y Metalúrgico (Ingemmet) informó que la explosión se produjo a las 03H17 (hora local).
(2023-07-05). Colombia gana dos oro en patinaje de centroamericanos 2023. telesurtv.net Hasta el cierre de esta nota, México lidera el medallero general con 107 de oro, 72 de plata y 68 de bronce.
(2023-07-05). Condenan agresión de Israel contra ciudad palestina de Yenín. telesurtv.net Naciones como Siria, Líbano, Iraq y Cuba han alzado su voz contra las agresiones de Israel contra el indefenso pueblo palestino.
(2023-07-05). Líderes latinoamericanos felicitan a Caricom por 50 aniversario. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano, resalto que la Caricom ha sido un sólido ejemplo de integración y que contribuye a preservación de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz.
(2023-07-05). Cámara uruguaya rechaza moción de censura contra ministro del Interior. telesurtv.net Con la decisión de la Cámara, el actual ministro se mantendrá en el cargo.
(2023-07-05). Oficializan 27 fórmulas presidenciales para elecciones en Argentina. telesurtv.net Dichas fórmulas presidenciales pertenecen a 15 alianzas y partidos políticos que participarán de las PASO del 13 de agosto.
(2023-07-05). Presidente Maduro denuncia nuevo plan contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario recordó que ya ha denunciado un plan que busca llevar a Venezuela al tiempo de la intolerancia y del conflicto inútil.
(2023-07-05). Presidente de Bolivia llama a reducir dependencia del dólar. telesurtv.net Luis Arce: "Tenemos muchos recursos que despiertan codicia de quienes siempre se han llevado todo sin dejarnos nada".
(2023-07-05). Presidente de Senegal descarta ejercer un tercer mandato. telesurtv.net La decisión del mandatario abre el camino para liderar una de las economías de más rápido crecimiento en África.
(2023-07-05). Lluvias en el suroeste de China provocan al menos 15 muertos. telesurtv.net Presidente chino instó a que se dé máxima prioridad a mantener a salvo a los residentes y a minimizar las pérdidas.
(2023-07-05). Protestan contra Cumbre del Cambio Climático en España. telesurtv.net La cumbre cuenta con la presencia de delegaciones de 27 países europeos y a los principales Ministerios de Medio Ambiente de la Unión Europea.
(2023-07-05). Continúa cotejo de actas electorales en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La Junta Electoral Departamental realiza las audiencias de revisión de escrutinio con trasmisiones en vivo del proceso.
(2023-07-05). Inicia 42 ∫ edición del Festival del Caribe en Santiago de Cuba. telesurtv.net La cita está dedicada a la celebración mexicana de la vida y la muerte, y rendirá homenaje a Luis Carbonell.
(2023-07-05). Unicef manifiesta preocupación por muerte de niños en Yenín. telesurtv.net Unicef denunció también el corte de servicios y suministros básicos y ha reclamado en nombre de la agencia que dirige el "cese inmediato de la violencia armada".
(2023-07-05). Lula da Silva asume presidencia pro tempore del Mercosur. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño, recalcó su compromiso de trabajar para el crecimiento de la región, combatir las desigualdades y promover la inclusión.
(2023-07-05). Ejecutan a seis personas en el estado mexicano de Nuevo León. telesurtv.net El asesinato de los cuatro hombres y dos mujeres ocurrió en el municipio de Apodaca, en las afueras de la ciudad de Monterrey, capital de Nueva León.
(2023-07-05). Presidente chileno participará en Cumbre Celac – Unión Europea. telesurtv.net El presidente Gabriel Boric señaló que la Cumbre Celac – Unión Europea es importante para atraer inversiones a Chile y fortalecer los valores comunes con Europa.
(2023-07-05). Confirman el asesinato de dos líderes sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net Con los asesinatos de Cesar Tapias y José Hernán Tenorio Mestizo, Colombia suma 85 líderes sociales y defensores de DD.HH. asesinados a lo largo del 2023.
(2023-07-05). Israel bombardea el norte de la Franja de Gaza, Palestina. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Israel, anunció que las fuerzas militares de su país están poniendo fin a la incursión en la ciudad cisjordana de Yenín.
(2023-07-05). OPEP inaugura seminario para debatir retos del calentamiento global. telesurtv.net El evento contará con la presencia de ministros de los países OPEP, así como a representantes de organizaciones internacionales, compañías petroleras y energéticas.
(2023-07-05). Asesinan a otro líder social en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La víctima fue identificada como Albán Mestizo Yosando, y era un reconocido líder del municipio Toribío.
(2023-07-05). Hallan cocaína en el Ala Oeste de la Casa Blanca en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El polvo blanco se encontró en el Ala Oeste y, como medida preventiva, se evacuaron los terrenos de la Casa Blanca.
(2023-07-05). Más de 20 muertos tras otra jornada de combates en Sudán. telesurtv.net Varios barrios capitalinos recibieron ataques terrestres y aéreos, lo que provocó grandes pérdidas humanas y materiales.
(2023-07-05). Rusia rechaza prorrogar acuerdo sobre grano ucraniano. telesurtv.net La Cancillería precisó que el 81 por ciento de los cereales exportados iban destinados a países "bien alimentados".
(2023-07-05). 300 Cuban Doctors to Reinforce the Portuguese Health System. telesurenglish.net Prime Minister Antonio Costa plans to strengthen the National Health Service (NHS) through the hiring of 300 Cuban doctors who will work in Portugal for three years. | RELATED: | Portuguese authorities have already initiated the procedures for these professionals to join the public system as soon as possible, taking into account the various steps that foreigners outside the European territory must go through before being considere…
(2023-07-05). Angola, DR Congo & Zambia To Expand Mineral Exports. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Zambia agreed to expand mineral exports and foster regional economic integration via the Lobito Corridor. | Related: | According to official statements, the three countries agreed in the Angolan city of Lobito to make optimal use of Angola's Lobito Corridor, to facilitate the export of minerals coming from the mineral-rich Greater Katanga region of th…
(2023-07-05). Bolivian President Rejects US Restrictions, De-Dollarization. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora rejected the constraints imposed by the U.S. financial system, urging the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) to "reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar," and strengthen local currencies in South America for foreign trade, as survival mechanisms in the midst of a "structural crisis of capitalism". | Related: | "Our region is seriously impacted by the restrictions…
(2023-07-05). Climate Change to Reduce Grain Harvest in Germany. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the German Farmers' Association (DBV) said that this year's grain harvest in Germany is expected to be well below the average for 2018 to 2022 and also percent below the previous year's result. | RELATED: | "In many parts of the country, the long drought in May and June caused significant damage to stocks. Agriculture is already clearly feeling the effects of climate change. The increase in extreme weather events is…
(2023-07-05). Cocaine Found in the West Wing of the White House in the US. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, United States Secret Service (USSS) spokesman Anthony Guglielmi reported that preemptive lockdowns occurred around the White House complex after officials discovered an unknown powder, later confirmed to be cocaine. | Related: | The white powder was found in the West Wing and, as a precautionary measure, the White House grounds were evacuated. | The Washington (Capital) Fire Department's Hazmat team arrived a…
(2023-07-05). Grain-Carrying Ships To Leave the Black Sea by July 17: Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Russia asserted that the ships carrying grain from Ukrainian ports must leave the Black Sea before the expiration of the Istanbul Agreement on July 17. | RELATED: | "Russia continues to consciously and responsibly fulfill its obligations as part of the agreement, making the necessary efforts in strict compliance with the procedural rules so that all participating ships can successfully accomplish their mission and leave the Bl…
(2023-07-05). Morocco Condemns Israeli Military Operation in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Morocco expressed its "condemnation and rejection of the multiple Israeli aggressions against the northern West Bank city of Jenin." | RELATED: | "The attacks on the Palestinian territories do not contribute to creating an environment conducive to dialogue and peace in the region," Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita said. | He made the remarks at a joint press conference with his Omani co…
(2023-07-05). Shooting in Texas Leaves at Least 3 Killed and 8 Injured. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, authorities said that at least three people were killed, and eight others were injured in a shooting just before midnight on Monday in downtown Fort Worth, south central U.S. state of Texas. | Related: | In an official statement, the Fort Worth Police Department said that the victims were 10 adults and a juvenile. | According to the police official report, during the annual community gathering known as "Como…
(2023-07-05). Somalia's 2022 Economic Growth Slows to 2.4 Pct Amid Drought. telesurenglish.net Somalia's economy grew 2.4 percent in 2022, down from 3.3 percent in 2021 due to severe drought and other challenges which plagued the country last year. | RELATED: | On Thursday, Somali National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) said that the economic growth moderated in 2022 in the wake of the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the economy. | Household consumption expenditure, the largest component o…
(2023-07-05). The 8th OPEC International Seminar Kicks off in Vienna. telesurenglish.net The 8th OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) International Seminar has begun in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The Seminar will take place over two days, on July 5-6, at the Hofburg Palace. | Related: | This seminar brings together representatives from top oil-exporting countries as well as chief executives from global energy majors; this year's main theme of the event is "Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Tra…
(2023-07-05). Tragic Wave of Mass Shootings Mark US Independence Day. telesurenglish.net Screams and cries at scenes of bloodshed drowned out the celebration drumbeat for "Born on the Fourth of July" as three separate mass shootings killed 10 people and wounded nearly 40 others around U.S. Independence Day. | RELATED: | This "wave of tragic and senseless shootings," as U.S. President Joe Biden put it on Tuesday, came amid a recent national burst of gun violence, a grim reminder that the disturbing, complex…
(2023-07-05). Chevalier and the life of composer Joseph Bologne: Why the mean-spirited attack on Mozart and Gluck? wsws.org Chevalier is seriously marred, not only by the gravitational pull of identity-racial politics but by a generally low level of historical knowledge and understanding.
(2023-07-05). New study finds that lifting Zero-COVID in China caused 1.4 billion infections and up to 2.6 million deaths. wsws.org The conclusions of the study validate the continuous warnings made by the WSWS on the dangers of lifting Zero-COVID and underscore the criminality of this decision.
(2023-07-05). Sri Lankan government to slash billions from workers' pension funds. wsws.org According to Verite Research, even based on the prevailing average interest rate, conservatively calculated as 13 percent, the pension fund will lose staggering 12 trillion rupees ($US39 billion) by 2038.
(2023-07-05). Australian health workers call for strikes as union leadership scrambles to negotiate with NSW Labor government. wsws.org Despite the carefully stage-managed atmosphere created by the HSU bureaucracy, the two-day conference featured occasional expressions of the nascent anger below the surface.
(2023-07-05). Letters in support of IYSSE at Humboldt University. wsws.org The WSWS has received numerous letters calling on the university administration of Berlin's Humboldt University to stop the obstruction of the IYSSE's anti-war election campaign for the student parliament by Ukrainian nationalists and right-wing students and professors and to exercise its legal supervision over the elections that took place Tuesday.
(2023-07-05). Guatemalan court threatens to invalidate election as Washington defends its preferred candidate. wsws.org In the face of the move to invalidate the results, setting the stage for a far-right coup, Bernardo Arévalo and his Semilla party offer no "democratic" alternative.
(2023-07-05). New Zealand Post to sack 750 workers. wsws.org The mass sackings at NZ Post are part of a wave of job cuts under the Labour-led government, and replicate vast restructuring operations hitting postal workers internationally.
(2023-07-05). At least 14 killed in mass shootings in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Texas and Missouri over Independence Day holiday period. wsws.org Over the past four days, dozens of people have been shot and at least 14 killed in mass shootings across the US.
(2023-07-05). Thousands of Los Angeles hotel workers strike. wsws.org Up to 15,000 hotel workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 11, have struck 65 hotels in the Los Angeles metro area…
(2023-07-05). North American workers must mobilize to defend the Canadian dockworkers strike! wsws.org The strike shows that any strategy which defines workers' interests in the framework of the national state and isolates workers in one country from other countries is hopelessly obsolete.
(2023-07-05). North American workers must mobilize to defend the Canadian dockworkers' strike! wsws.org The strike shows that any strategy which defines workers' interests in the framework of the national state and isolates workers in one country from other countries is hopelessly obsolete.
(2023-07-05). Australian Labor government unveils big budget surplus but rejects cost-of-living relief. wsws.org For all the fanfare, the surplus is actually a result of Labor's program to enforce the biggest cut to working-class living conditions since World War II, by slashing social spending and real wage levels.
(2023-07-05). The scientific and social dimensions of the Canadian wildfires. wsws.org The 2023 wildfire season in Canada is the largest on record, severely impacting air quality across North America and even parts of Europe. These massive fires, driven by climate change, have significant impact on global population health.
(2023-07-05). New York City Mayor Eric Adams employs racial identity politics to cover over the deepening social crisis. wsws.org Adams responded to vocal criticism by an 84-year-old Jewish housing activist by comparing her to a plantation owner under slavery.
(2023-07-05). Articles] Repeated antibiotic exposure and risk of hospitalisation and death following COVID-19 infection (OpenSAFELY): a matched case—control study. thelancet.com Our observational study has provided evidence that antibiotic exposure frequency and diversity may be associated with COVID-19 severity, potentially suggesting adverse effects of repeated intermittent antibiotic use. Future work could work to elucidate causal links and potential mechanisms. Antibiotic stewardship should put more emphasis on long-term antibiotic exposure and its adverse outcome to increase the awareness of appropriate antibiotics use.
(2023-07-05). Netherlands to ban electronic devices in classrooms in 2024. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches will be practically banned in classrooms in the Netherlands starting on January 1, 2024, the government announced on Tuesday.
(2023-07-05). Russian engineers develop electrical motorcycle with record speed. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Professors and students at the Moscow Polytechnic University developed the Mig-R electrical motorcycle that reached a record speed of 210 kilometers per hour, TVBrics television channel reported.
(2023-07-05). Venezolanos conmemoran 212 años de la independencia nacional. telesurtv.net Patentizan la lealtad del pueblo y sus oficiales y soldados con sus principios y la historia patria.
(2023-07-05). OIEA respalda descarga de agua tratada de central de Fukushima. telesurtv.net La OIEA señaló que las descargas "graduales y controladas" tendrán un impacto radiológico "insignificante".
(2023-07-05). Séptima noche de protestas en Francia deja unos 16 arrestados. telesurtv.net Las autoridades señalaron en un comunicado que se registraron 78 vehículos quemados y 116 incendios en la calle.
(2023-07-05). Buscan alternativas al agravarse la crisis hídrica en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Participan el presidente Lacalle Pou, autoridades de la OSE y ministros de Salud Pública, Ambiente y Economía y Finanzas.
(2023-07-05). Prosigue, aun con denuncias, revisión de comicios en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El recuento de votos es criticado por fiscales de otros partidos quienes reiteraron que la apertura de las cajas es ilegal y no está especificada en la ley guatemalteca.
(2023-07-05). OPEP+ busca dar estabilidad al mercado petrolero mundial. telesurtv.net El presidente de turno de la OPEP afirmó que el mundo tampoco podrá prescindir de esa fuente fósil en un futuro previsible.
(2023-07-05). 45 ∞ cumbre de Caricom busca soluciones a problemas regionales. telesurtv.net La premier de Barbados, Mia Mottley, señaló que Caricom "ha sido una influencia humanizadora en el resto del mundo".
(2023-07-05). What the hell is going on in the UK right now? therealnews.com 
(2023-07-05). Washington based Think Tank: Russia Unlikely to Ever Run Out of Missiles. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Kiev Attacks Russian Airport with Possible Western Help. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Graceless at Lord's: England-Australia Cricket Test Match. The Class Goons Strike Back. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Beyond Insanity: White House Wants To Block Sunlight To Save Planet From 'Global Warming'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). State of Emergency Declared In Netherlands As Rulers Attempt to Stop Farmers From Protesting. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). The Green Police Are Coming for New York Pizza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). "Dangerous Provocations": Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Plotting Imminent Attack on Nuclear Plant. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Why We Must Come Together. Ron Paul. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). U.S.-Stooge Candidate for Taiwan's Presidency Promises Peace with China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). 'The gravity of the situation cannot be understated': An Eyewitness Account From the Israeli Assault on Jenin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-05). Banners Dropped for Isak Aden at Bloomington's July 4th Celebration. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-07-05). Food Insecurity in US Reaches Its Highest Number Since December 2020. truthout.org Back in March, as expanded pandemic-era Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits expired, food insecurity experts were concerned that the United States was racing towards a looming "hunger cliff." Now, it seems that their predictions were correct, according to new data from the Census Bureau. As the Alliance to End Hunger wrote in a June 30 email, "26.5 million Americans reported food… |
(2023-07-05). Anger Over Anti-Immigrant Prejudice Fuels French Uprising After Police Killing. truthout.org The shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, a young man of Algerian descent, during a traffic stop in a Paris suburb, has been characterized as a cold-blooded, point-blank execution and has catalyzed massive street demonstrations in cities across the country. Merzouk is the most recent victim of a 2017 law that loosened restrictions on the use of firearms by police in cases where a driver refuses… |
(2023-07-04). Officials back warrants for HK fugitives abroad. ecns.cn Central government officials on Tuesday firmly rejected foreign politicians' interference in, and condemnation of the Hong Kong police's lawful act of putting eight fugitives on the wanted list for endangering national security.
(2023-07-04). China, Honduras to begin discussions on FTA. ecns.cn China will start discussions on a bilateral free trade agreement with Honduras, in a significant step toward reinforcing economic ties after both countries established diplomatic relations in March.
(2023-07-04). Nation and ASEAN foster rising sectors. ecns.cn China will work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to promote high-quality development of key segments of emerging industries and facilitate the flow of various resources to deepen integration in the field"ÄÇ…
(2023-07-04). Export restrictions not meant to target any country. ecns.cn China's decision to restrict export of industrial products and materials containing gallium and germanium is not targeted at any specific country and is in line with the international practice of placing more emphasis on protecting strategic mineral resources.
(2023-07-04). Wishes pour in as Beijing Zoo's celebrity panda turns 8. ecns.cn Meng Lan, the giant panda at Beijing Zoo whose broad set of acrobatic skills have earned him the sobriquet "Kung fu Panda", celebrated his eighth birthday on Tuesday with a cake made of apples, carrots and steamed corn bread.
(2023-07-04). Xi urges SCO to uphold solidarity. ecns.cn China has proposed scaling up local currency settlement among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, expanding cooperation on sovereign digital currency, and promoting the establishment of a development bank within the organization.
(2023-07-04). Taiwan affairs office reiterates commitment to peace. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland is willing to work with all political parties in Taiwan, including the Kuomintang, to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and benefit compatriots on both sides, a mainland spokesman said Tuesday.
(2023-07-04). New Taiwan affairs spokesperson makes debut. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office has a new spokesperson in Chen Binhua, a former reporter with lengthy experience working in Taiwan. The new appointee responded to a media question for the first time in this role on Tuesday.
(2023-07-05). 'Conviction' of NDFP peace consultants Frank Fernandez and Cleofe Lagtapon exposes US-Marcos regime's indifference to cause of peace. fightbacknews.org Fight back News Service is circulating the following statement of Juliet de Lima, the Interim Chairperson, Negotiating Panel, of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. | The recent 'conviction' of peace consultants Frank Fernandez and his wife Cleofe Lagtapon based on trumped-up charges concocted by the Manila government further exposes the US-Marcos regime's indifference to the cause of peace. Planting of weapons and explosives on arrested persons is a well-known modus operandi of the AFP and PNP. This practice allows them to file non-bailable charges to hold forces of the revolutionary movement in pr…
(2023-07-05). NSW hospital workers strike over wages. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-05). Disruptor of Roger Waters show raised funds for Israeli military group. electronicintifada.net Yochy Davis has downplayed the anti-Jewish bigotry of Donald Trump's supporters.
(2023-07-05). Why Has the Entire Western World Abandoned Justice? thealtworld.com A Truthful Account of Julian Assange's "crime" | Julian Assange has been harassed on false charges for more than a decade and held in prison or in house arrest in the Ecuadoran embassy in London for a decade. | Assange's trouble began when two Swedish women each took him home to their beds and later complained that he hadn't used a condom. One or both wanted him to take an Aids test. Foolishly, he refused, and one or both women went to the police to see if he could be required to take the test. | The corrupt or stupid police concocted a rape charge out of the women's complaint. A female Swedish prosecutor investi…
(2023-07-05). Build the Parallel Polis to counteract totalitarianism. expose-news.com The common feature of all totalitarian systems is neither concentration camps, secret police, nor mass surveillance — as horrifying as all these are. The common feature of all totalitarian systems is the …
(2023-07-04). The Facts And Factors: Essence Festival vs. Spotify And Baldwin Books. moguldom.com Essence Festival, a three-day celebration of Black culture held annually in New Orleans, has sued an event organizer and the streaming Giant Spotify, claiming "intentional exploitation of Black culture," but has dropped a cease and desist warning against a local bookstore. Black-owned bookstore Baldwin & Co. was forced to cancel an event celebrating Black authors Friday …
(2023-07-04). Opinion: As Hip-Hop Turns 50, It's Time For The Culture To Break Its Bondage To The Streets. moguldom.com As hip-hop celebrates its 50th birthday this year, the forefathers, icons, dons and divas of the culture are owed a debt of gratitude for enriching so many facets of our lives. The music has heightened our political and socioeconomic awareness, its swagger redefined our sense of fashion, and the melodic rhymes of hip-hop artists created …
(2023-07-04). Twitter's Problems Create Opportunity For Spill, New Signups Crash Servers. moguldom.com Black Twitter has a new place to go. The new Black-owned social media platform Spill is getting such a migration of people from Twitter that its server crashed. Spill had to send out a tweet on July 2 saying, "Hey #SPill fam — for folks signing up and getting an "SWS" error, y'all maxed out …
(2023-07-04). Fact Check: Before Malcolm X Was Murdered, J Edgar Hoover Sent Message 'Do Something About Malcolm X'. moguldom.com Civil Rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated at age 39 while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York, on Feb. 21, 1965. Yet to this day the entire story behind his murder has yet to be unfolded. What is known is that for the majority of his activist life, he was under government …
(2023-07-04). Report: US Looks to Restrict Chinese Companies Access to Cloud Technologies. news.antiwar.com The US is looking to restrict Chinese companies' access to cloud-computing technology in a move that would further strain ties between Washington and Beijing, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The Biden administration has significantly escalated the trade war with China by imposing sanctions last year to restrict the export of advanced semiconductors and …
(2023-07-04). Russian Nuclear Official Claims Ukraine Is Planning Imminent Attack on Nuclear Plant. news.antiwar.com An advisor to the director of Russia's Rosenergoatom nuclear power engineering company claimed Tuesday that Ukraine is planning an imminent attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) while Ukraine is accusing Russian forces of plotting to blow up the facility. The ZNPP is in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast and has been controlled by Russian forces …
(2023-07-04). Taiwan's Tsai Hosts Another US Congressional Delegation in Taipei. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a US congressional delegation led by Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), the second time within a week that a group of US lawmakers visited the island. Hern is the head of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) and expressed support for Taiwanese independence during a meeting with Tsai. While it …
(2023-07-04). Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Moscow 'Not Possible' Without US Support. news.antiwar.com The Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and other areas inside Russia would not be possible without support from the US and NATO. The comments came after the Russian military said it downed five drones that attacked Moscow on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported in the attack. "These attacks …
(2023-07-04). NATO Agrees to Extend Secretary-General Stoltenberg's Term By a Year. news.antiwar.com NATO on Tuesday agreed to extend Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's term by another year as the alliance wants to stick with a familiar leader amid its raging proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. Stoltenberg is a Norwegian politician and former prime minister of Norway who has led NATO since 2014, overseeing a period of increasing tensions …
(2023-07-04). Biden Nominates Elliott Abrams to Public Diplomacy Commission. news.antiwar.com President Biden announced Monday that he will nominate Elliott Abrams to the bipartisan United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, CNN has reported. Abrams is a neoconservative hawk who led the Trump administration's failed Venezuela regime change effort, which involved crushing economic sanctions that are still in effect today, besides Biden giving Chevron a limited …
(2023-07-04). About the June Plenary Meeting of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK). journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-04). Tunisia's President Stands Up for His Independence, Defying Western Pressure. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-04). Washington's Real Policy Toward China. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-04). Dirty Bomb Attack Articles Have Already Been Written by British Press Blaming Russia. strategic-culture.org The killing fields of Ukraine are the setting of an even greater war, one of propaganda, Martin Jay writes. | John Pilger was right. The killing fields of Ukraine are the setting of an even greater war, one of propaganda. It is quite extraordinary how so much of what we read in the UK press originates from a U.S.-funded propaganda bureau in Kiev so much so that it has become the norm for an event to be 'reported' based on what President Zelensky just merely says. | The contrast and hypocrisy are stunning. Consider the moronic ramblings of CNN reporters from all over the world asked to take us through the events o…
(2023-07-04). French Suburbs: The Absence of European Principles Rather Than a Local Problem. strategic-culture.org By Elijah J. MAGNIER | Nevertheless, riots broke out in several cities, mainly in the suburbs, where shops, schools and municipal buildings were deliberately set alight, and 2,500 cars burned. Several shops were also looted in various cities across France. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron deployed 45,000 of the country's 240,000 police officers to restore order, resulting in more than 1,000 arrests. But the question remains: What are the underlying factors behind these events, and why has the chaos spread to several cities? What is fuelling the anger on the French streets? | Europe sees its common va…
(2023-07-04). Mr. Prigozhin Goes to Washington. strategic-culture.org 
By Rob URIE | The glee that greeted the news that Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian oligarch and the titular head of the Wagner Group, had gone rogue might have been unseemly if the American political establishment were capable of shame. It isn't. That alleged adults would hope for the dissolution of Russia, and the catastrophic social consequences that would follow, requires an ignorance of history that would be heroic if it were consciously chosen. The truism that people don't know what they don't know has particular relevance for the US in the current political moment. | The details of the story are reasonably well k…
(2023-07-04). New Political Alliance to End the UK Government's Disastrous Policies on Ukraine and Russia. strategic-culture.org By Anthony WEBBER | On 22nd April 2023 there was a successful Rally at Whitehall under the new Banner of Not Our War. | This was the brainchild of David Clews of Unity News, who has combined words with action throughout the recent period of fighting for freedom. | Over the past three years it has been the draconian abuse of powers, using the covid-19 "pandemic," and lately it has been a range of other issues including over zealous net zero objectives, 15 minute cities, low emission zones, transgender agendas and much more. | The worst threat to society, to free speech and to our way of life, is the campaign by se…
(2023-07-04). Colombia arrests paramilitaries' proposed negotiator. colombiareports.com Colombia's defense minister said that security forces have arrested the alleged accountant of paramilitary organization AGC. According to Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, "Bayron" was arrested in an operation in the…
(2023-07-04). Plea deal triggers major corruption probe into Colombia's congress. colombiareports.com The conviction of a former Liberal Party senator triggered criminal investigations into six members of Colombia's Congress. The criminal investigations also implicate at least six mayors, the former deputy director…
(2023-07-04). Iran joins forces with Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua to blow back U.S. sanctions. workers.org 
This lightly edited article is reprinted from Resumen Latinoamericano English edition which was posted on June 19, 2023. Iran President Ebrahim Raisi The President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, concluded, this Friday (June 16) in Havana, a trip to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba that aimed to denounce the U.S. sanctions suffered . . . |
(2023-07-04). If Paul Revere Were Alive Today. dissidentvoice.org 
Pre-1776, Americans sought independence from the British. Nowadays, there is a call for
(2023-07-04). Nurses Say Illinois Hospital Plagued With Unsafe Staffing. popularresistance.org Tania is a mother of four and a new registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, also known as St. Joe's. On May 30, at a bargaining meeting with management to negotiate for the union's next contract, she gave testimony about how her employer allegedly treated her for bringing up safety issues. | "I was two weeks off orientation and I was given four acute care patients. I texted our manager… and said 'this is a recipe for disaster. I can't handle this,'" she said in her testimony, which was emailed to Workday Magazine by her union, Illinois Nurses Assoc…
(2023-07-04). "We are drowning": Nurses say Illinois hospital plagued with unsafe staffing. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Tania is a mother of four and a new registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, also known as St. Joe's. On May 30, at a bargaining meeting with management to negotiate for the union's next contract, she gave testimony about how her employer allegedly treated her for bringing up safety issues. | "I was two weeks…
(2023-07-04). 'We are drowning': Nurses say Illinois hospital plagued with unsafe staffing. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Tania is a mother of four and a new registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, also known as St. Joe's. On May 30, at a bargaining meeting with management to negotiate for the union's next contract, she gave testimony about how her employer allegedly treated her for bringing up safety issues. | "I was two weeks…
(2023-07-04). The Heat: Controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision. america.cgtn.com 
The United States Supreme Court makes a major decision on race and college admissions.
(2023-07-04). Chinese Drones for Ukraine. Is Beijing "Militarily Neutral" in the NATO-Russian Proxy War? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). In Video: Israel Launched Major Operation In Jenin, West Bank. southfront.org 
On the night of July 3, Israeli security forces launched the largest anti-terror operation since 2002 in the Palestinian city of Jenin in West Bank. Both aviation and ground forces of the army, the Border police and the General Security Service were deployed in the operation called Home and Garden. | On July 3, Israel launched rocket attacks on the city of Jenin and a refugee camp. Large IDF forces entered the city, after which armed clashes between security forces and Palestinians began.
(2023-07-04). Kiev Regime Forces Under Increased Pressure To Step Up Counteroffensive Days Ahead Of NATO Summit. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe pressure comes amid stepped-up blackmail by Washington DC which is now threatening that it will slow down or ever cut so-called "military aid" to the Neo-Nazi junta in case its forces don't demonstrate they're capable of advancing, taking and holding Russian position. | Written by As if the situation for the Kiev regime forces wasn't bad already, the political West has now increased its already massi…
(2023-07-04). Kiev Targeted Moscow With Another Drone Attack. southfront.org 
On the morning of July 4, Kiev attempted another attack on the Russian capital with several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation confirmed the attack, claiming that in total 5 UAVs were intercepted in the Moscow region. | According to the Russian Defense Ministry, four UAVs were shot down by Russian air defense means in the Novaya Moskva district of the capital. According to the local reports, one of those drones was intercepted near the village…
(2023-07-04). Military Situation In Iraq On July 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-04). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On July 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orekhov; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Uspenovka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Malokaterinovka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Orekhov; | Russian forces repelled AFU attacks near Robotyne; | Russian forces repelled AFU attacks near Marfopol; | Up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, 2 M777, 4 howitzers w…
(2023-07-04). Military Situation In Syria On July 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 4, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On July 4, two SAA servicemen were killed by an IED explosion near al-Harra; | On July 3, the Russian Military Police and Turkish forces conducted the joint patrol on the outskirts of Ain al-Arab; | On July 3, the Russian Military Police conducted patrol in the Amuda area; | On July 3, the SAA sent large military reinforcements to Dar…
(2023-07-04). Ukrainian Air Force Lost Four Aircraft Over The Past Day — Russian MoD. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On July 4, the Russian ministry of Defense reported on the destruction of four Ukrainian aircraft over the past day. The Russian military still benefits from its air supremacy over the Ukrainian fronts, while Ukrainian forces have not intercepted a single Russian aircraft since their offensive began a month ago. | According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, fighter aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft near the village of Grigorovka…
(2023-07-04). Ukrainian Officer Expresses Dissatisfaction With French Tanks While France Burns. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageKiev has let the West down by losing supplied equipment — Berliner Zeitung. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | A senior Ukrainian official complained about the limited capabilities of military equipment supplied by France for front-line use against Russia, all while the Western European country continues to be gripped in riot and anarchy following the death of a 17-year-old French Muslim. At the same time, Ukraine was slammed by a G…
(2023-07-04). Bloody Month Of Ukrainian Offensive. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-04). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — July 4, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-07-04). Palestinian Authority "does our job for us" says Netanyahu. electronicintifada.net Prime minister says Israel will act to prevent PA collapse.
(2023-07-04). Homeland Security CISA Was Behind the Attempt to Control Your Thoughts, Speech, and Life. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Presidents Keep Hiring Elliott Abrams Because The US Empire Is Just That Evil. thealtworld.com 
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(2023-07-04). CJPME Horrified by Israeli Airstrikes and Siege on Jenin Refugee Camp. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). The 2024 election could be Big Pharma's reckoningÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org It's clear at this point that the 2024 election could very well hinge on which party can capture the populist mantle on Big Pharma.
(2023-07-04). Millions of Children Are Abducted and Trafficked Each Year. "The Sound of Freedom" Movie. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Highland Park community marks one year since mass shooting. america.cgtn.com 
One year ago, the Illinois community of Highland Park was shocked by a mass shooting that left seven people dead and 48 others wounded. Today, the community joined together to remember those killed, and for some of the survivors, the focus was also on calling …
(2023-07-04). Litigation over misleading climate claims has 'exploded' over the past few yearsÔøº. nationofchange.org New report details how more "climate-washing" lawsuits and complaints are being filed against corporations' greenwashing than ever before, and experts warn complicit PR and ad firms could face legal risks.
(2023-07-04). Post-American Society and the War on Human Sentience. "The Weaponization of Education" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). On the Anniversary of 'The Fire Next Time'. progressive.org This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the publication of James Baldwin's 'The Fire Next Time,' a book whose measure of the conscience of its readers, even now, holds true.
(2023-07-04). Struggle continues to Stop Cop City. workers.org 
Atlanta Neither intense police surveillance and repression nor record-breaking heat prevented the Week of Action to Stop Cop City from holding a series of events daily from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 1. Stop Cop City petitioners, July 1, 2023. PHOTO: Tim Franzen There were multiple protests and demonstrations, . . . |
(2023-07-04). Costly Amalgamations: The University Merger Mania. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). 80 Years Ago: The 1943 Battle of Kursk: Largest Tank Battle in History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Covid Vaccine Injury Treatment: Fasting for 48-72 Hours Creates Autophagy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). 55 Years After the Launch of the Poor People's Campaign, Taking Stock of Interlocking Injustices. scheerpost.com 
New fact sheets by the Poor People's Campaign and the Institute for Policy Studies reveal disturbing data on systemic racism, poverty and inequality, ecological devastation, and militarism in every U.S. state.
(2023-07-04). After Latest Raid, Tlaib Demands US Stop Funding 'Violent Israeli Apartheid Regime'. scheerpost.com 
"Israeli forces are now blocking ambulances from reaching the dozens of wounded Palestinians after at least eight people were killed in Jenin," the Michigan Democrat said Monday.
(2023-07-04). Glenn Greenwald: John Mearsheimer on US Power & Darkness Ahead for Ukraine. scheerpost.com
(2023-07-04). Tras el barco de la muerte. workers.org 
øQué está pasando?, se pregunta el migrante afgano, øqué hace la patrullera griega? En medio de su pregunta, algunos de los otros 180 migrantes que se encontraban en la cubierta del Adrianna se mueven para mirar, el Adrianna da la vuelta y él es arrojado al mar. Protesta en Atenas . . . |
(2023-07-04). California conducts major survey on the root causes of homelessness. america.cgtn.com 
After administering nearly 3,200 questionnaires to participants and 365 in-depth interviews with adults experiencing homelessness in eight regions of the state, the study has found a devastating truth, and that is, as Californians age, they are being priced out of housing.
(2023-07-04). Americas Now: Today in Technology. america.cgtn.com 
Over the last few years, the city of Toronto has become a global center when it comes to tech and innovation. It is the third largest technological hub in North America, with 24,000 companies that employ nearly 300,000 workers.
(2023-07-04). Happy July Fourth, Formally Known as Independence Day. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Protests Ignite Across France Demanding Justice For Nahel. popularresistance.org Last Tuesday, French police murdered 17-year-old Nahel M. in broad daylight in Nanterre, a town on the western outskirts of Paris. The teenager, of Algerian and Moroccan descent, was shot point blank at the steering wheel while driving through a traffic check. Huge protests have erupted throughout France against this racist police violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for Nahel. | Demonstrations in cities such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice, and Strasbourg — and particularly in the working-class neighborhoods — have been explosive. Protesters as young as 13 have set fire to cars an…
(2023-07-04). DeSantis's New Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Draws Concern Among Gay and Trans Republicans. truthout.org Gay and Trans Republicans expressed dismay after the DeSantis campaign's rapid-response Twitter account, DeSantis War Room, recently released an attack ad that unabashedly promotes what it calls the "most extreme slate of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in history" and claims its policies "threaten trans existence." The ad also goes after former President Trump, critiquing him for his purported support of Pride… |
(2023-07-04). Selected Articles: COVID Vaccine Injury Treatment: Fasting for 48-72 Hours Creates Autophagy. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-07-04). Video: Upholding Freedom in Canada. Bill C-278: Repealing Trudeau's Covid Vaccination Mandates for Employment and Travel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Cuba to hold Summer Film Festival. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industries (ICAIC) and the Cinematheque of Cuba announced that the 6th edition of the Summer Film Festival would open its doors on coming Thursday, July 6.
(2023-07-04). Ethiopia, Kazakhstan address issues of common interest (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian State Foreign Minister Mesganu Arga and his Kazakh counterpart, Kanat Tumysh, met on Tuesday to discuss bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues of common interest and cooperation.
(2023-07-04). Venezuela celebrates CARICOM's 50th anniversary. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government on Tuesday joined to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as an example of leadership, integration, solidarity, and inclusion.
(2023-07-04). New quantum technologies to be developed in Imperial initiative. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched an initiative to gather its world-leading experts in quantum science and engineering to develop technologies of the future.
(2023-07-04). What can we do to overcome the difficulties in organizing, and among people?>. podcasters.spotify.com What sort of tactics, strategies, organizations, movements, or things can we be doing, learning, trying, and moving with to overcome the issues in organizing and the difficulties we have in connecting w folks on the ground and building power? This is an open ended invitation to anyone to come on the show and discuss this w me – would love to hear you're thoughts! Reach out to indefenseofliberation@gmail.com !
(2023-07-04). Ukrainian conflict an "opportunity" for the CIA — William Burns. infobrics.org At the same time, Ukrainian President emphasizes there is "no secret" between the Ukrainian government and the US main intelligence agency.
(2023-07-04). BRICS on Standby for New World Order. infobrics.org It's no surprise that the success of the BRICS mechanism has attracted many like-minded nations who are expressing a desire to join, from the UAE in Asia to Algeria in Africa and Argentina in Latin America…
(2023-07-04). South Africa Seeks Tech Gurus for BRICS Challenge. infobrics.org The SA BRICS Business Council has just announced its search for South Africa's most talented emerging tech professionals to represent the country in the highly anticipated BRICS Future Skills Challenge…
(2023-07-04). Cuban President Highlights the Alternative Value of the BRICS. infobrics.org Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the BRICS group as an important alternative to the international economic order…
(2023-07-04). Canada and the New Cold War. libya360.wordpress.com Owen Schalk and Henry Heller Why is Canada confronting China? The Canadian government is directing a huge amount of resources toward confronting China. This confrontation goes way beyond the judicial kidnapping of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou—it is military, economic, and political in nature, with far-reaching ramifications for Canada's foreign and domestic policy. It is done in full coordination…
(2023-07-04). Police Brutality, Racism and Poverty Underlines Youth Rebellion in France. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe North African Youth Nahel M Killed by Police Macron government has deployed 45,000 security personnel in attempt to quell the outrage sweeping the country in the aftermath of the police killing of Nahel M A 17-year-old youth of Moroccan and Algerian descent named Nahel M was gunned down by the French police on…
(2023-07-04). Human Rights Defenders Slam Nomination of Elliott Abrams to Diplomacy Panel. truthout.org President Joe Biden on Monday quietly nominated Elliott Abrams to serve on a bipartisan diplomacy commission, a move that human rights advocates condemned as outrageous given the longtime Republican official's past as a defender of Latin American death squads and cheerleader for murderous U.S. foreign policy interventions. "A totally indefensible decision from Biden," MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan wrote on… |
(2023-07-04). Federal judge blocks Florida GOP's 'clear and brazen attack' on voter registration efforts. nationofchange.org "We applaud the court's decision, but we must ensure this harmful law is struck down altogether," said the ACLU of Florida's legal director.
(2023-07-04). Belarus role in mediating end to Russian conflict. iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl June 28, 2023 Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, sworn in after winning 80% of the vote in 2020. Imperialist figureheads and their corporate media lackeys were gleeful over the internal tensions between Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the private paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group, and Russian military leaders of the fighting in Ukraine. The same media were giddy when the tensions broke out into open conflict June 23 and subdued when the conflict quickly ended June 24. Prigozhin's Wagner soldiers had been operating on the same side as official Russian troops against U.S.- and…
(2023-07-04). Challenges for mass workers' movement in France's battle over pensions. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto June 5, 2023 The minister strode up to the microphone, puffed up by his made-to-order suit and $200 haircut. He'll convince the people tonight that they should work two years longer for everyone's good, for the good of France. They'll eat it up. From the back of the crowd he hears a noise. "Clang clang clang." What's that, he asks himself. "Clang clang, clang clang." The noise spreads through the crowd. 'Cassarolade' banner honors those banging pots and pans, Nantes, France, May 1, 2023. It's those damn pots, he thinks. I'm being casseroled. The minister's face gets red. He turns toward his ai…
(2023-07-04). Message after aborted march on Moscow still: Stop U.S.-NATO war in Ukraine. iacenter.org June 27, 2023 The announcement June 24 that the private mercenary Wagner Group was marching toward Moscow, with an implied threat to the Russian government, brought joy to U.S. imperialist strategists and their corporate media hacks. Antiwar demonstrators in Times Square, Jan. 14, 2023. (Photo: Brenda Ryan) Within 24 hours, however, the march and implied coup were over, at least for now. Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was reported to be heading to exile in Belarus, and in a statement June 26, he declared that he had no intention to depose Russian President Vladimir Putin. Joy in the corporate media subsided, repla…
(2023-07-04). SCOTUS's latest attack on affirmative action. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead June 30, 2023 The Supreme Court of the United States confirmed once again what an utterly reactionary, rightwing institution it is by striking down the right to use affirmative action in college admissions. The 6-3 ruling, issued June 29, stems from two cases — Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina — which claim that whites and Asians are victims of "reverse discrimination." Oct. 31, 2022, protest in front of the Supreme Court. What this vote means is that "race-conscious admissions policies," can no long…
(2023-07-04). Trump would execute drug users — China rehabilitates them. iacenter.org By Princess Harmony June 29, 2023 In true demagogue fashion, in May 2023 Donald Trump demanded a ramping-up of the so-called "War on Drugs." In Manchester, New Hampshire — where opioid deaths have spiked — Trump declared that "the only way" — in his world — to deal with the question of drugs was to execute drug dealers. In the exact same city, during his first presidential run, Trump said he would have dealers executed. Britain's opium war against China In June 2023, Trump again declared he would execute drug dealers. This time, however, the contradiction between his actions and his words…
(2023-07-04). Debtors of the world, unite! mronline.org 
Jayati Ghosh speaks about the growing debt crisis in the global south, the IMF's never-ending affinity for austerity and the need to confront the power of financial capital.
(2023-07-04). Mainstream Media Colludes with U.S. Government to Conceal Source of Syria's Heartbreaking Humanitarian Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Mass shooting plague U.S. over Independence Day weekend. america.cgtn.com 
Mass shootings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Fort-Worth, Texas have rocked those communities.
(2023-07-04). Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan deferral plan. america.cgtn.com 
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Biden administration plan to wipe away some student loan debt, dashing the hopes of millions of borrowers bogged down with thousands of dollars of debt.
(2023-07-04). Mercosur holds presidential summit in Argentina. america.cgtn.com 
The presidents of the South America trade bloc Mercosur are meeting in Argentina this week.
(2023-07-04). NLRB Accuses Starbucks of "Purge" of Organizer-Workers in Pittsburgh. truthout.org In what union members called a "huge victory for workers," an administrative judge with the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that coffee giant Starbucks violated federal labor law by terminating organized workers in several Pittsburgh locations, accusing the company of orchestrating a "purge" of employees leading the unionization effort. The ruling by Judge Robert A. Ringler found that the… |
(2023-07-04). The Incompetent Idiocracy COVID Origin Theory. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Venezuela's Maduro Denounces US-EU Meddling Ahead of 2024 Presidential Race. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuela rejected external "interference" after US and EU officials spoke out in defense of far-right opposition leader María Corina Machado.
(2023-07-04). Russia's "Success". US-NATO's Unspoken Military Failures, "Western Stupidity is Everywhere" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Can UPS and the Teamsters Reach a Deal? inthesetimes.com
(2023-07-04). Trade Between Colombia and Venezuela Soars by 76%: Venezuelan Exports More than Double. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-04). Inside The Fight To Kick Out Rochester's Power Company. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-04). Rank-And-File UPS Workers Prepare To Strike And Refuse To Back Down. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-04). The Liberal Naomi Klein Lies Against RFK Jr., for Joe Biden. theduran.com
(2023-07-04). "They're Going to See Who Made Them 100 Billion Dollars Last Year": Interview with UPS Teamster Dan Arlin. leftvoice.org
(2023-07-04). Guatemala on Verge of Cancelling Elections. orinocotribune.com The Constitutional Court of Guatemala has ordered the Supreme Electoral Tribunal not to disclose the results of last Sunday's general elections. | The Supreme Electoral Tribunal has announced its decision to endorse a legal appeal that was filed by nine political parties claiming that there is a risk that government posts will be determined without reviewing the voting records. | "The Supreme Electoral Tribunal must suspend the qualification and officialization of results so that, by the date scheduled for the second round of the presidential election (August 20), everything has been duly cleared up," the court i…
(2023-07-04). Russia: Almost All Leopard Tanks Supplied by Portugal & Poland Destroyed. orinocotribune.com The Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, announced that Kiev has lost 920 armored vehicles in three areas of the front during the last month. | This Monday, in a meeting with officials, Shoigu claimed that the Russian Armed Forces destroyed 16 Leopard tanks, which represents "almost 100%" of the armored vehicles of this type supplied to Ukraine by Poland and Portugal. | Shoigu pointed out that since June 4, the Kiev forces have lost 920 armored vehicles of different types, 15 planes, and three helicopters in three areas: south of the Donetsk People's Republic, near the capital of this region, and in the Zapor…
(2023-07-04). What Will NATO Do About Ukraine? sonar21.com 
The NATO Summit in Vilnius is one week away and the situation in Ukraine grows worse with each passing day. One indicator that things are grim is the confirmation today,…
(2023-07-04). Canada's Failure to Accept Ben Franklin's 1776 Challenge Must be Corrected. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Eight Killed As Israel Bombs, Bulldozes Jenin Refugee Camp. popularresistance.org Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians during an ongoing major military offensive in the northern occupied West Bank city of Jenin — the largest operation in the territory since 2002. | Hundreds of Palestinians were streaming out of Jenin refugee camp in yet another chapter of displacement as Monday came to a close. The Israeli military denied that it had ordered the evacuation of part of the camp. The Palestine Red Crescent Society said that it evacuated 3,000 Palestinians from the camp. | At least two of those killed since early Monday were civilians, according to the Palestinian Center fo…
(2023-07-04). Video: Crimes Against Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Israel Created 'One-state' Reality Where Palestinians Live Under Apartheid System. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Between 2010 and 2013, UK Committed Genocide Against Afghan Civilians. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-04). Military Initiative by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) Is Another Major Step in Prospective War on China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). "Where am I supposed to go?" electronicintifada.net Family uprooted after receiving a number of notices from Gaza authorities.
(2023-07-04). Israeli Practices toward the Palestinian People. oldwebsite.palestine-studies.org Examining whether Israel has established an apartheid regime.
(2023-07-04). Cuban vice president praises fraternal ties with CARICOM (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Havana, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes on Tuesday praised CARICOM's achievements highlighting Cuba ¥s support in the call for the end to the hostile and unjust U.S. blockade.
(2023-07-04). MPs debate on the advancement of women in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban parliamentarians on Tuesday debated on the status of the National Program for the Advancement of Women in the First Parliamentary Workshop for Gender Equality held here, with the participation of UN authorities.
(2023-07-04). Israeli Occupation Forces Kill Nine in Jenin, One in Ramallah. orinocotribune.com Israeli occupation forces shoot dead a Palestinian youth at the northern entrance to Al-Bireh, in the occupied West Bank. | The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that 21-year-old Palestinian youth was shot dead at the hands of Israeli occupation forces at the northern entrance to the city of Al-Bireh in the occupied West Bank, at dawn Monday. | In a statement, the Ministry indicated that Israeli occupation forces shot Palestinian youth Mohammad Imad Hassanein with five live bullets to his head. | Local sources reported that armed confrontations broke out between Palestinian Resistance fighters and Israeli…
(2023-07-04). Why Israel Is Afraid of Hezbollah. orinocotribune.com 
By As'ad AbuKhalil — Jun 30, 2023 | The emergence of a disciplined resistance movement in Lebanon not only brought military defeat to Israel and the rise of Hezbollah, it heralded a new era of Arab assertiveness. | Israel is in trouble. Its military-strategic doctrine — predicated on the use of massive force to subjugate the Arab population — has resulted in successive massacres intended to instill fear in the hearts of all Arabs. In his book The Revolt, former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin admitted this brutal practice was official Zionist policy. | But times have changed, and Israel doe…
(2023-07-04). France: Macron Shuts Down Internet And Fines Protesters' Parents. popularresistance.org As he had threatened days earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron decided to cut internet access in different locations on the outskirts of Paris starting on Monday, July 3. | The French Ministry of the Interior explained via a statement that the restrictions are implemented in order to "prevent the abusive use of social media platforms to coordinate illegal actions and incite violence." | Previously, Macron had said that the protests originated from false publications on social media, violent video games and a lack of parental responsibility. He stated that on social media, there has been "unacceptable exploit…
(2023-07-04). European Council on Foreign Relation: Europe becoming vassal of U.S. mronline.org 
A report issued by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has warned that the European Union is being vassalized by the United States.
(2023-07-04). Colombia condemns Israeli military operation in Palestine. plenglish.com Bogota, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Colombian government on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel ¥s military violence over the Jenin Refugee Camp, based in the occupied Palestinian territories, which left several civilians dead and dozens injured.
(2023-07-04). Cuban PM to attend G77 + China Meeting. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Tuesday attended the meeting of high-ranking authorities and ministers of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation of the G77 + China held in Cuba ¥s capital.
(2023-07-04). Russia condemns possible Ukrainian attack on Zaporozhie nuclear plant. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian army will try to attack the Zaporozhie nuclear power plant July 5 night by using radioactive ammunition, as informed by Renat Karchaa, advisor to the Director of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation.
(2023-07-04). Communist party vows to continue fight for a "secular Turkey" on 30th anniversary of Sivas massacre. peoplesdispatch.org 37 people, including 33 activists of the Turkish Communist Party (TKP), were burnt to death in a fire started by religious fanatics and right-wing mobs in Sivas in central Turkey in 1993…
(2023-07-04). Iran is the latest full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization. peoplesdispatch.org The announcement regarding Iran's full membership was made at a virtual summit of the SCO attended by the leaders of the respective countries on Tuesday. Belarus, has also signed a memorandum of obligation which is the first step towards gaining SCO membership…
(2023-07-04). Israeli invasion of Jenin continues for second day amid growing Palestinian resistance. peoplesdispatch.org At least 10 Palestinians have been killed and over 100 wounded in indiscriminate air and ground attacks being carried out by the Israeli occupation forces inside densely populated areas in Jenin…
(2023-07-04). Mossad spy ring busted in Turkey, 11 arrested. peoplesdispatch.org Following months of surveillance, the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) discovered a "ghost cell" made up of 56 special operatives working for the Israeli Mossad. The operation, divided into nine different smaller networks, was reportedly working to gather intelligence against Hezbollah, Syria, and others…
(2023-07-04). "Climate Crime" No End. Famines, Population Reduction, Lockdowns, Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). "Moscow Maidan", "Attempted Coup d'Etat" against Putin? There Never Was A Plan. globalresearch.ca Author's Update: Was Western Intelligence Involved?: | While Yevgeny Prigozhin had flown from Rostov to Minsk in his Legacy 600 Embraer Jet (in a deal allegedly negotiated between Putin and Belarus President Lukashenko), his whereabouts are currently unknown. Contradictory …
(2023-07-04). The so-called "War on Terror" Featuring Norman Solomon / Lee Camp Discusses His Book "Dangerous Ideas" projectcensored.org On the latest Project Censored Show, Mickey talks with independent journalist and author Norman Solomon about his new book, War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of its Military…
(2023-07-04). The Armed Revolt: Why Israel Cannot Crush The Resistance In Palestine. popularresistance.org Numbers can be dehumanizing. However, when placed in their proper context, they help to illuminate wider issues and answer urgent questions, such as why occupied Palestine is at the threshold of a major revolt. And why Israel cannot crush Palestinian resistance no matter how hard or violently it tries. | That's when numbers become relevant. Since the start of this year, nearly 200 Palestinians have been killed in the Occupied West Bank and Gaza. Among them are 27 children. | If one is to imagine a heat map correlating the towns, villages and refugee camps of the Palestinian victims to the ongoing armed rebellion,…
(2023-07-04). Green Murder: We have a crisis but it's not a climate crisis. expose-news.com "We have a problem with a crisis. It's not a crisis of climate. It's a crisis of common sense. It's a crisis of government policy. It's a crisis of education … Green …
(2023-07-04). Covid Related News: Independent scientists, researchers and media are a force to be reckoned with. expose-news.com The United Nations ("UN"), World Health Organisation ("WHO") and the European Union ("EU") do not have the right to dictate to humanity. If they are not stopped, they will complete their eugenics …
(2023-07-04). Video: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: The Harmful Effects of Glyphosate, the Most Common Agrochemical. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Israel Launches Military Operation On Jenin And Commits War Crimes With US Blessing. thelastamericanvagabond.com On Sunday night the Israeli military officially launched a targeted military operation against the city of Jenin, located in the northern occupied West Bank, in an effort to score political points for the Netanyahu government and collectively punish the inhabitants of the area for resisting. This assault came as the direct result of a failed
(2023-07-04). Passing of Peace Activist and Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. dissidentvoice.org 
Daniel Ellsberg marches in the San Francisco Pride Parade to free whistleblower Chelsea Manning, June 29, 2014 (Photo by R.D. Harris) Daniel Ellsberg died on June 16, fighting to the end to warn of the existential threat of nuclear war. The 92-year-old whistleblower left a legacy of peace activism dating to his courageous release of …
(2023-07-04). Unions, Native people fight mining "reforms" and police repression in Argentina. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-04). Getting past stars and swipes foreverÔøº. nationofchange.org In 1776, public-spirited patriots emerged from the ranks of America's most privileged. Today's richest offer up precious little of that public spirit. Why?>
(2023-07-04). Scott Ritter — Ukraine's Ill-Fated Offensive. thealtworld.com
(2023-07-04). Hope and Resistance: Voices of a People's History of the United States in the 21st Century. democracynow.org 
In a special broadcast, we look at voices of a people's history inspired by the late great historian Howard Zinn's groundbreaking book, A People's History of the United States, which helped reshape how history is taught in classrooms. Twenty years ago, Zinn and Anthony Arnove began organizing public readings of historical texts referenced in A People's History of the United States. The two would go on to publish a book collecting theses texts under the title Voices of a People's History of the United States. While Zinn died in 2010, his work continues to inspire millions across the c…
(2023-07-04). "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech. democracynow.org 
We begin our July Fourth special broadcast with the words of Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery around 1818, Douglass became a key leader of the abolitionist movement. On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Douglass gave one of his most famous speeches, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" He was addressing the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society. James Earl Jones reads the historic address during a performance of Voices of a People's History of the United States, which was co-edited by Howard Zinn. The late great historian introduces the address.
(2023-07-04). Talk World Radio: Ivana Nikolić Hughes on Nuclear Nutterism. davidswanson.org
(2023-07-04). Chuck Schumer Event DESTROYED By Protesters. leecamp.com
(2023-07-04). Professor Goes WAY Off Script About U.S. leecamp.com
(2023-07-04). This Could End Facebook & Twitter. leecamp.com
(2023-07-04). Washington Drops Drug Trafficking Charges Against Operation Gideon Commander. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-04). Palestinian organisation calls for sanctions on Israel over Jenin attack. thecanary.co Israel's military has launched its biggest attack on a city in the West Bank since the second Palestinian uprising (or 'intifada') in the 2000s. Israeli troops have been attacking the city of Jenin since the early hours of Monday 3 July. The Israeli army had killed ten Palestinians as of Tuesday 4 July at 2pm …
(2023-07-04). On Launching the New International War Crimes Tribunal. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). "Absolute Madness": Ireland Proposes Culling 200,000 Cows to Meet "Climate Goals", Farmers Push Back. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-04). Aussie Police: 2 Man Charged, 4-Mln-Usd Worth of Meth Seizure. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said that they had charged two men after a seizure of 6 million Australian dollars (approximately 4 million U.S. dollars) worth of methylamphetamine. | Related: | According to the NSW Police Force statement, at about 01: 15 p.m. local time on Monday, a 32-year-old man and a 35-year-old man were arrested in Homebush, a suburb in Sydney's west. | Acco…
(2023-07-04). Battles Continue in Sudan, Humanitarian Situation Worsens. telesurenglish.net Khartoum residents said they woke up on Sunday shaken with more shelling and clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. At the same time a relief organization warned that the ongoing conflict threatens to spread diseases and malnutrition among children in the camps for the displaced. | Related: | Witnesses in the suburb of Omdurman, northwest of Khartoum, told Africanews that "violent clashes with various types of weapons…
(2023-07-04). Caricom Celebrates 50 Years at Summit in Trinidad and Tobago. telesurenglish.net The 45th Meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) began in Trinidad and Tobago on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which led to the creation of the bloc. | Related: | The summit, which takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain, is being attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who will participate in the opening of the conferen…
(2023-07-04). China Cancels Rescheduled Visit of Top EU Diplomat. telesurenglish.net China has canceled the visit of European Union chief diplomat Josep Borrell, scheduled for next week, a spokesman for the bloc announced Tuesday. | RELATED: | "Unfortunately, our Chinese counterparts have informed us that the dates scheduled for next week are no longer possible, and we must now look for alternatives," EU foreign affairs spokeswoman Nabila Massrali told the media. | According to the official, no reasons hav…
(2023-07-04). China-Honduras Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Launched. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, China and Honduras began negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after the Central American country established diplomatic relations with Beijing in March. | RELATED: | Wang Wentao, China's Minister of Commerce, stated that the negotiations will boost "the quality and level of bilateral trade and strengthen investments in various fields." | The establishment of diplomatic ties opens up "a range of possibiliti…
(2023-07-04). Chinese Embassy Denounces Japan Radioactive Water Dumping Plan. telesurenglish.net China's embassy in Japan denounced on Tuesday the Japanese government's plan to dump radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean this summer. | RELATED: | The embassy urged Tokyo to manage the nuclear-contaminated water in a transparent, safe, and science-based manner. It also warned of the enormous risks that could be posed to the marine environment and public heal…
(2023-07-04). French President Macron Wants to Sanction Parents of Rioters. telesurenglish.net On Monday night, President Emmanuel Macron once again referred to protesters as criminals and stated that he wishes for their families to face financial sanctions. | RELATED: | "On the first offense, we should be able to financially and easily penalize the families of delinquents," he said during a visit to the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC). | Without providing further details of this proposal, which was promoted and applauded b…
(2023-07-04). IAEA Greenlights for Japan's Nuclear Wastewater Discharge. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to deliver the IAEA final assessment report on the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) proposed in the Japanese discharge plan. | RELATED: | He defended the "reliability" of the Japanese plan to process and discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into…
(2023-07-04). Israeli Army Offensive on Jenin Leaves 10 Dead and 100 Injured. telesurenglish.net The Israeli army's military operation in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp continued for the second day on Tuesday. | RELATED: | In a new death toll update, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said that ten Palestinians were killed and more than 100 injured, including 20 in critical condition. | Israeli army drones attacked posts belonging to Palestinian militant groups after 500 families…
(2023-07-04). Mass Shooting in Philadelphia Leaves 4 Killed and 4 Injured. telesurenglish.net On Monday night, four people were killed, and four others injured in a mass shooting in Philadelphia, the United States. | Related: | According to the police report, the gunfire was heard just before 8: 30 p.m. local time (0030 GMT on Tuesday) and received multiple reports of a male armed with a rifle shooting in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia. | Official reports state that at least two juveniles were among those shot,…
(2023-07-04). MERCOSUR Summit: Lula Calls for a Forceful Response to the EU. telesurenglish.net On July 4, 2023, the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) began its biannual meeting in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. | RELATED: | The high-level event is attended by the presidents Lula da Silva (Brazil), Alberto Fernandez (Argentina), Mario Abdo (Paraguay), and Luis Lacalle (Uruguay). | They will analyze the negotiations of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between MERCOSUR and the European Union (EU), given that the European nat…
(2023-07-04). New Delhi Declaration Issued at SCO Summit. telesurenglish.net The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday signed and issued the New Delhi Declaration. | RELATED: | The world is undergoing unprecedented transformations and is entering a new era of rapid technological development that requires an increase in the effectiveness of global institutions, the declaration said. | The member states reaffirm their commitment to formation of a more representative,…
(2023-07-04). Nigeria: The Crisis of a Gigantic African Economy. telesurenglish.net
(2023-07-04). Russia: 5 Ukrainian Drones Attack in Moscow Is Intl Terrorism. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday morning, five Ukrainian drones were shot down over the New Moscow region in Russia with no casualties reported, causing disruptions at the Vnukovo airport for almost three hours. | Related: | According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the drones were targeting objects in the Moscow region and the New Moscow region, and that four of them were destroyed by air defense and one by electronic warfare. | Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that the attack…
(2023-07-04). Russian Journalist and Lawyer Assaulted in Chechnya. telesurenglish.net The head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the recent assault on a Russian reporter and a lawyer in the southern region of Chechnya. | RELATED: | "The chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia has ordered the head of the Investigative Committee of the Chechen Republic, V. G. Volkov, to conduct an investigation and report on the attack on journalist…
(2023-07-04). SCO Summit: Russia and China Reject Economic Protectionism. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China rejected the new forms of economic protectionism and the degradation of global peace and security. | RELATED: | During the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Putin denounced the "hybrid war" being waged by the United States and its allies against the Russian people, which exacerbates geopolitical contradictions and degrades globa…
(2023-07-04). Shanghai Cooperation Organization Formalizes Iran's Membership. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) met virtually to participate in a summit organized by India, the country that holds its presidency. | RELATED: | During the inauguration of this virtual meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of the SCO to advance security, economic development, connectivity, respect for sovereignty, and environmental protection. | "We do not s…
(2023-07-04). The Businesses of the Wagner Group in Africa. telesurenglish.net Yevgeny Prigozhin's men have been operating on the African continent for years, in particular in Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic. In these countries the group was accused of committing atrocities in combat and against the civilian population. | Related: | Uncertainty is palpable in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Three years ago, a coup d'état marked a departure from Western countries…
(2023-07-04). The ELN Gets Ready to Begin a Ceasefire in Colombia. telesurenglish.net The National Liberation Army (ELN) ordered all its structures to cease fire against the military forces starting on Thursday until August 3. This marks the official start of the national bilateral ceasefire, which was agreed upon by the Colombian government for a period of 180 days. | RELATED: | This decision serves as a way to fulfill the "preparation" period agreed upon by the guerrilla and the government in the…
(2023-07-04). Ubinas Volcano Causes State of Emergency in Peru. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Peruvian government announced that it will declare a state of emergency for the area surrounding the Ubinas volcano, after persistent seismic activity shook the region and sent a column of toxic gas into the air. | Related: | The president of Peru's Council of Ministers, Alberto Otárola, announced that the emergency declaration was anticipated for the southern department of Moquegua, where the volcano i…
(2023-07-04). US Supreme Rules Against Native American Tribe's Water Rights. telesurenglish.net America's shameful tradition of breaking treaties and denying rights to Native American groups continued in Washington with the Supreme Court deciding to ignore protection for water usage in the Colorado River Basin for the Navajo Native American tribe. | RELATED: | In the dispute between the Navajo Nation and the Arizona Department of the Interior, the tribe was asking the federal government to assess the tribe's wa…
(2023-07-04). US, UK, France Are Financing a Terrorist Regime: Zakharova. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova strongly criticized the Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, which caused disruptions at the Vnukovo airport for almost three hours. | RELATED: | "The attempt of the Kiev regime to attack an area where there are civil infrastructure facilities, including an international airport, constitutes another act of terrorism," she said. | "Th…
(2023-07-04). Max Blumenthal to UN security council: Ukraine war is a giant Ponzi scheme. thecommunists.org This video and its transcription are reproduced from The Grayzone, with thanks. ***** Thank you to Wyatt Reed, Alex Rubinstein and Anya Parampil for helping me prepare this presentation. Wyatt has first hand experience with the subject as a journalist whose hotel in Donetsk was targeted with a US-made howitzer by the Ukrainian military in …
(2023-07-04). U.S. authorities issue alert for malaria cases. america.cgtn.com 
Health officials in the United States have issued an alert after five cases of locally acquired malaria were detected for the first time in decades.
(2023-07-04). Immunity Doctrines Have Made the US Constitution Useless — It's Time to End Them. truthout.org Oklahoma resident Donald Logsdon was fixing his neighbor's generator in March 2020 when three deputy United States Marshals snuck up behind him, kicked him in the head and took turns stomping on his body while he was unconscious. The excessive force was a clear-cut constitutional violation, but when Logsdon tried to vindicate his rights in court, a federal judge decided he had no business being… |
(2023-07-04). Israel's war crimes in Jenin create a humanitarian disaster. wsws.org Israel carried out acts of wanton vandalism. Their aim is to capture the armed groups resisting Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories and their arms caches, make life for the camp's residents untenable and terrify and intimidate civilians throughout the West Bank.
(2023-07-04). Germany's draft budget: More military spending to be paid for with social cuts. wsws.org In order to transform Germany into the leading military power in Europe, social spending is being slashed and all areas of society are being subordinated to war policy.
(2023-07-04). Australian Pharmaceuticals Industry warehouse workers' strike enters second week. wsws.org The United Workers Union's privileged position within the warehousing industry is based on its long record of collaboration with employers and government, suppressing wages, enforcing productivity measures, and ensuring there is no resistance to mass layoffs as the automation-driven restructuring drive continues.
(2023-07-04). The National Health Service at 75: Defending free healthcare demands a struggle for socialism. wsws.org The NHS was the jewel in the crown of…
(2023-07-04). CWU instructs reps to enforce Royal Mail's brutal revisions: the IR Framework in action. wsws.org Having extracted a pledge to restore "joint working", the CWU is moving to enforce the company's brutal dictates against postal workers. This is the meaning of a slew of directives issued by the union's leadership to local branches and reps over the past week.
(2023-07-04). Reject the Transport Workers Union sellout contract! Build rank-and-file committees to unite transit and other workers in New York City. wsws.org More than 38,000 subway, bus and other transit workers are currently voting on the sellout contract Transport Workers Union Local 100 officials have reached with the Metropolitan Transit Authority and state and local Democratic Party officials.
(2023-07-04). "They are trying to take everything away from the working class": Wabtec seeks to restore production with scabs at Erie, Pennsylvania plant. wsws.org As workers enter the 12th day of their strike against Wabtec, workers have confirmed that the company began hiring scabs two weeks before the strike.
(2023-07-04). Pentagon admits Chinese "spy balloon" did not spy on the US. wsws.org The admission was not a formal announcement, let alone an apology to the Chinese government for shooting down the balloon on February 4, but was made in passing in response to a question at a Pentagon press conference.