(2023-07-21). Cuban Parliament debates on foreign policy issues. plenglish.com In the context of the First Ordinary Sessions of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP), Bruno Rodríguez told the press that one of the essential issues was Cuba's G-77 + China pro tempore presidency. | It was also discussed issues closely related to the hostile and unjust blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for over 60 years, in addition to the media slanders. | During the Commission's work, core elements of Cuba's foreign policy were also debated, by laying stress on relations with Cuban nationals living abroad. | In this regard, the Cuban diplomat referred to the celebration next November of…
(2023-07-21). Cuban President calls to strengthen local productive systems. plenglish.com At the First Ordinary Sessions of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP), the Cuban leader said major productive forms must make up robust and efficient systems subordinated by municipalities. | "Where are the workers from? Who discusses the problems? Who takes care of labor force?", the President asked as he urged for provincial and municipal autonomies to boost local development. | By empowering the municipalities, provinces and the entire country are empowered. It ¥s necessary to order, structure and transform, he added during discussions on the implementation of the Food Sovereignty and Food and N…
(2023-07-21). Venezuelan FM visits Türkiye to strengthen bilateral cooperation. plenglish.com/feed/ Ankara, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil on Friday arrived in Ankara to hold a meeting with his Türkiye counterpart Hakan Fidan in order to review the bilateral agenda and continue strengthening cooperation ties for mutual benefit.
(2023-07-21). Immunization on the rise after Covid-19 pandemic — WHO. plenglish.com Geneva, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) New encouraging data indicated that immunization services are increasing in some countries after interruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, assured the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2023-07-21). WHO launches new action plan on neurological disorders. plenglish.com Geneva, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) WHO's Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological disorders, published today in all six UN languages, sets out the actions needed to improve access to care and treatment for people living with neurological disorders through a comprehensive, coordinated response across sectors.
(2023-07-21). Cuba successfully resumes Lima-Havana flights. plenglish.com Lima, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) A thunderous applause broke out on Friday at the roomy hall of the stately Country Hotel in Peru, as the representative of the Cuban Ministry of Tourism unfolded the upcoming resumption of direct flights to Cuba.
(2023-07-21). Cuban jurists urge to raise awareness of human trafficking. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Jurists, representatives of civil society organizations and the media in Cuba on Friday agreed on the pressing need to raise awareness of human trafficking, as a pivotal element to crack down on it.
(2023-07-21). Bolivian Congressman slams APDHB provocation. plenglish.com La Paz, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Congressman Felix Ajpi on Friday condemned provocative nature by former President of Bolivia ¥s Permanent Assembly of Human Rights (APDHB) Amparo Carvajal in La Paz. "I regret very much that the activist people who are there in 6 de Agosto Avenue prevent Mrs. Carvajal from being medically assisted," Ajpi told Bolivia TV channel.
(2023-07-21). Cuban deputy Yury Valdes praises ANPP ¥s in-depth debates. plenglish.com Previously, we have talked a lot about issues and not so much about their causes, I all these in-depth debates are quite positive which get to the core of the problems and suggest solutions, Valdes told Prensa Latina. | In addition, Yury Valdes — renowned scientist and deputy director of the Finlay Vaccine Institute (IFV), described the t.v. broadcasting of these parliamentary sessions as very positive, considering that it gives more credibility to discussions and proposals, and even to contradictions that may arise in debates of this type. Among noteworthy issues for our people that are included in ANPP &ye…
(2023-07-21). Cuban combatant recalls actions against Batista's dictatorship. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Retired Rear Admiral Jose Luis Cuza on Friday gave a speech at the Jose Marti National Library on the 70th anniversary of the assault on both Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes barracks.
(2023-07-22). Why Some Polish Agitation… smoothiex12.blogspot.com especially when Poland is reminded of a cold hard fact of Stalin giving Poland German territories after WW II. Official Warsaw went ballistic. Plus this: When this guy speaks, world listens.
(2023-07-22). Editorial] Genomic newborn screening: current concerns and challenges. thelancet.com 60 years ago, the first newborn screening test for phenylketonuria, a rare inherited metabolic disease, was developed. The heel prick test, devised by Robert Guthrie, enabled babies with the condition to be identified soon after birth and begin a diet low in foods containing phenylalanine, thereby preventing them from developing intellectual disability, seizures, and behavioural problems. Since Guthrie's breakthrough, blood-based screening programmes have been expanded to cover more genetic disorders.
(2023-07-22). World Report] Fukushima water discharge approved. thelancet.com Wastewater will be released into the Pacific Ocean, 12 years after a nuclear meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Justin McCurry reports from Tokyo.
(2023-07-22). World Report] Climate disasters challenge health infrastructures in India. thelancet.com Plans are being drawn up to make the Indian health system resilient to floods, storms, and heatwaves. But implementation will be challenging. Dinesh C Sharma reports.
(2023-07-22). Perspectives] Kay Redfield Jamison: healing in mind. thelancet.com I am talking on Zoom with Kay Redfield Jamison, Co-Director of the Mood Disorders Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA, about her new book Fires in the Dark: Healing the Unquiet Mind. Its optimistic title is belied by the dustjacket photograph depicting flames rising from Notre Dame cathedral during the 2019 fire. While pointing out that she does not choose her cover art, Jamison nevertheless thinks it is an appropriate image: "Since I wrote about Notre Dame, and what it is that you can bring from ruin and destruction, it has…
(2023-07-22). Perspectives] What we get wrong about patriarchy. thelancet.com In June, 2022, when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the 1973 case protecting the right to abortion at the federal level, Senator Susan Collins, a Republican legislator from Maine, criticised the decision in a statement in a press release. The Supreme Court, she wrote, had "abandoned a fifty-year precedent at a time that the country is desperate for stability" and she drew attention to "the importance of supporting long-standing precedents". It is noteworthy that, in her statement, Collins did not reach for the language of freedom, equality, or progress to express dismay at the abrogation of a right th…
(2023-07-22). Correspondence] Building Africa's first mRNA vaccine facility. thelancet.com For Africa, mRNA vaccines are beneficial and could be used to combat various bacterial and viral infections other than COVID-19 in the continent. mRNA vaccines can be produced in large quantities and are efficient and safe. Moreover, these vaccines can also be produced quickly, with minimal effort and without previous knowledge of biological pharmacological agents.1,2 With mRNA technology, malaria and tuberculosis vaccines can be developed, giving African nations good chances to fight these diseases endemic to the region.
(2023-07-22). Correspondence] Universal newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in Ukraine. thelancet.com Spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive condition characterised by progressive muscle atrophy and weakness. Spinal muscular atrophy is caused by the deficit of SMN protein that results with homozygous deletion of SMN1 in 96% of patients.1 In its most frequent and severe form, untreated spinal muscular atrophy leads to death or permanent ventilation before the age of 2 years. Three drugs that increase SMN protein through SMN2 splicing modification or SMN gene transfer are currently approved.
(2023-07-22). Correspondence] Rehabilitation needs during disasters. thelancet.com Hamaiyal Sana and colleagues1 rightly draw attention to the orthopaedic surgical needs in Türkiye and Syria after the earthquakes in the region in February, 2023. However, in addition to these requirements is the associated and indispensable need for rehabilitation services.
(2023-07-22). Correspondence] Orthopaedic preparedness for disasters must extend to infection surveillance. thelancet.com We read with interest the work of Hamaiyal Sana and colleagues who highlight the unique surgical requirements and barriers to quality provision of orthopaedic care in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) during disaster situations.1 Development of the suggested collaborative framework has merit, but preparedness stretches beyond adequacy of surgical equipment and must consider the entire care pathway. Disaster situations are associated with considerable disruption to diagnostic microbiology laboratory infrastructure, exacerbating limited capacity in many LMICs.
(2023-07-22). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Agarwal N, Azad AA, Carles J, et al. Talazoparib plus enzalutamide in men with first-line metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (TALAPRO-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet 2023; 402: 291—303—In table 3 of this Article, the number of patients with an adverse event resulting in dose interruption should have been 247 (62%) for talazoparib and 156 (39%) for enzalutamide in the talazoparib plus enzalutamide group, and 84 (21%) for placebo and 78 (19%) for enzalutamide in the placebo plus enzalutamide group.
(2023-07-22). Clinical Picture] A treatable cause of dizziness: vestibular paroxysmia. thelancet.com A 52-year-old right-handed woman was referred to our clinic reporting a 4-year history of spontaneous unpredictable episodes of dizziness. The patient was seen remotely due to restrictions imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She described the episodes as a sudden sensation of feeling like the room was spinning for 5—40 s; they were happening approximately three times a day and she could identify no triggers. Occasionally, the episodes were associated with nausea and vomiting; they had also caused her to fall but did not result in any impairment of consciousness.
(2023-07-21). Complaint details discriminatory impact of school closures in Louisiana parish. splcenter.org
(2023-07-21). Brazil Restricts Civilian Access to Arms and Ammunition. telesurenglish.net Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on Friday a decree restricting civilian access to arms and ammunition. | RELATED: | The decree reimposes limitations that former President Jair Bolsonaro (2019—2023) had removed regarding Collectors, Shooters, and Hunters. The so-called CACs will be able to buy up to 3,000 cartridges and six guns per year, compared to the 30 they could acquire previously. | Among othe…
(2023-07-21). Denmark: Another Incident of Quran Burning. telesurenglish.net A Danish far-right anti-Islam group burned a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen. | Related: | On Friday, an Anadolu Agency correspondent said that members of the group, which calls itself "Danske Patrioter" (Danish Patriots), waved anti-Islam banners and chanted insulting slogans against Islam. | Followers of the group threw the Iraqi flag and the Quran on the ground and stomped on them. They also posted a live video on the group's Facebook accoun…
(2023-07-21). Protest in Haiti Asking for the PM's Resignation. telesurenglish.net The Prime Minister has not only been unable to promote a general election but has also failed to bring together the different political positions prevailing in the country under a will for national unity. | Protest groups that called for the resignation of the Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Jul. 20, 2023.
(2023-07-21). Poll Reveals 59.5% Undecided on Early Elections in Ecuador. telesurenglish.net With one month to go before the August 20 presidential elections in Ecuador, the level of undecideds reaches 59.5 percent, according to the Cedatos poll revealed Friday. | RELATED: | The figure was determined in a measurement of presidential voting intention based on 1,300 interviews conducted from July 14 to 18 in homes in 34 urban and rural localities in the Sierra, Coast, and Amazon regions of the Andean country, Cedatos s…
(2023-07-21). African Union: STC New Economic Objective. telesurenglish.net This July 21 culminates the sixth Specialized Technical Committee of the African Union, with new economic objectives raised and agreed upon. | Related: | Russia Ready to Supply Free Grain to African Countries -Kremlin | After several days of sessions between ministers, central bank presidents, specialists in economic issues, and investors, the meeting has managed to specify several areas of work and understanding. The central purpose is to implement the collective development…
(2023-07-21). Guatemalan Prosecutor's Office Raids Seed Party's Headquarters. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Guatemalan Prosecutor's Office raided the headquarters of the Seed Movement (Semilla) as part of the proceedings for a case of alleged corruption against this party. | RELATED: | According to local media, however, the Prosecutor's Office seeks to cancel the legal status of the progressive party that supported presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo, who unexpectedly came second in the June 25 elections. | This social…
(2023-07-21). Over 300 Penguins Appear Dead on the Uruguayan Coast. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the SOS Fauna Marina NGO confirmed that over 300 Magellanic penguins appeared dead on the Uruguayan coast in the last week. This occurred during their annual migration from Argentine Patagonia to Brazil, where the penguins seek food and warmer waters for the winter. | RELATED: | "Food scarcity as a consequence of the overfishing of the South Atlantic and the effects of climate change on ocean currents could be the causes of the catastr…
(2023-07-21). Israeli Air Force Reservists Protest Against Judicial Reform. telesurenglish.net On Friday, 1,142 volunteer reservists of the Israeli Air Force announced their suspension of service in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform. | RELATED: | They conveyed their decision in a letter addressed to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Air Force Chief Tomer Bar. The Air Force volunteers joined over 4,000 reservists from various Army units who have announced similar measures in recent weeks. | The reservists call on the N…
(2023-07-21). Ukraine Nationalizes Russia-Linked Sense Bank. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Ukrainian government adopted a resolution to withdraw the Russia-linked Sense Bank from the market and nationalize it. | RELATED: | "The procedure of the bank's nationalization, including the appointment of a new management, will be ensured as soon as possible for its smooth operation," the Ukrainian government stated. | The Finance Ministry will temporarily take control of the bank, and seek to attrac…
(2023-07-21). Lebanon Condemns New Attack on Quran in Stockholm. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Lebanon condemned an attack on Quran in Stockholm, saying "it constitutes a continuous violation of Muslims' feelings and dignity." | RELATED: | A statement released by Lebanon's Foreign Affairs Ministry called on Swedish authorities to take appropriate measures to end all acts that deepen feelings of hatred, Islamophobia and racism, incite violence, and insult religions. | The Lebanese statement comes in…
(2023-07-21). Venezuela: President Maduro Delivers House Number 4.6 Million. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Nicolas Maduro delivered to Venezuelans house number 4,600,000 built through the Great Housing Mission of Venezuela (GMVV), a social housing program that the Bolivarian revolution has promoted for 12 years. | RELATED: | "On July 20, 2023, we mark a historic milestone: 4,600,000 homes. We have made it possible, the people and the government together!," he said during an act held in the Fal…
(2023-07-21). Petro Proposes a National Agreement to Propel Colombia Forward. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed a "national agreement" in Congress to achieve social reforms and move "towards progress." | RELATED: | "It is time for a national agreement that involves the Congress of the Republic," he said while inaugurating the new legislative session (2023-2024) on the occasion of Independence Day. | During his speech, Petro focused on the global climate crisis, and later addressed the country's ne…
(2023-07-21). South Korean Hold Rally Against Japan's Wastewater Discharge. telesurenglish.net On Friday, South Korean fishermen held a maritime protest rally against Japan's planned discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. | RELATED: | A group of local fishermen gathered on the seashore of the southwestern coastal county of Jangheung, carrying a rally called "flower bier" about 200 meters along the coast to protest against the contaminated water release plan. | "The flo…
(2023-07-21). An Attack on Belarus Will Mean an Aggression on Russia: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Friday, President Vladimir Putin warned Poland that an attack on Belarus will mean "aggression" against Russia. These statements occurred after Poland announced the deployment of military units near the Belarusian border. | RELATED: | "As for Belarus, it is part of the State Union. An aggression against Belarus will mean an aggression against the Russian Federation. We will respond to it with all the means at our dispos…
(2023-07-21). Ukraine Endangers Navigation in the Black Sea, Russia Says. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Russia denounced that Ukraine endangers navigation in the Black Sea with its declaration that it will consider all ships heading for Russian ports military objectives. | RELATED: | "Unpredictable actions and, moreover, Kiev's involvement in terrorist acts certainly create a potential threat in this area," Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said without specifying the scope of his statement. | He insisted that the "Kyi…
(2023-07-21). Tropical Depression Near The Philippines, Call For Vigilance. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Philippine volcanologists called for vigilance as an approaching tropical depression could develop into a super typhoon and dump heavy rain in areas near an erupting volcano southeast of Manila. | Related: | According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the tropical depression will bring heavy rainfall from Sunday, triggering floods and landslides. | An…
(2023-07-21). Electoral Body of Guatemala Condemns Raid Against It. telesurenglish.net The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Guatemala stated that the proceedings carried out by the Special Prosecutor's Office Against Impunity (FECI) in its Human Resources offices and against the person in charge of the Registry of Citizens, Eleonora Castillo, are not "coherent or consistent". | Related: | Through a communiqué, the TSE pointed out that these actions "provoke an adverse environment to legality" and…
(2023-07-21). Peru: Mobilizations Continue, So-Called Takeover of Lima. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Peruvian social organizations, movements and demonstrators continue with the mobilization in Lima to demand the resignation of the current president Dina Boluarte and the closing of the Congress. | Related: | The Peruvian Ombudsman's Office said that they are deployed in different points of the city of Lima and also in the Central 105 of the Peruvian Police in order to monitor the development of the curren…
(2023-07-21). Saudi Arabia To Provide 500-Mln-Usd Aid to Tunisia's Economy. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Saudi Arabia signed agreements with Tunisia to provide 500 million U.S. dollars to help finance Tunisia's state budget. | Related: | According to official statements, at the government headquarters in Tunis, in the presence of Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane, the agreements were signed by Tunisian Finance Minister Sihem Namsia and her Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan.
(2023-07-21). Minor Cabinet Reshuffle Announced in France. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the French presidential office announced a newly reshuffled government still leading by French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne, with the leadership of most main ministries remaining unchanged. | Related: | According to official statements, President Emmanuel Macron re-shuffled his cabinet due to a series of national crisis. | Official data shows that the nation has been rattled by unrest over a contested pension reform, follo…
(2023-07-21). James Cleverly Rules Out UK And US Troops Joining Conflict In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageMeanwhile, Germany does not have a single combat-ready division. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on July 19 that he had doubts that UK and US troops would fight in Ukraine when asked at the Aspen Institute's Security Forum. Although this guarantee was made at the forum, Cleverly could not help but make bombastic claims, such as Russia's military facing an inevitable collapse."Be under no illusion Russia…
(2023-07-21). "Saving Ukraine" NATO Prepares For War. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-21). NATO Changing Its Weapons Strategy In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe focus now will be on fixing damaged weapons instead of sending new ones. | Written by The US and its allies will change weapons strategy in Ukraine. Instead of sending new equipment, western sponsors will now focus on repairing damaged weapons, thus trying to reuse them as much as possible. The maneuver reveals a Western "despair", as it echoes the reality t…
(2023-07-21). Russian Legendary Military Commander Igor Strelkov Arrested In Moscow. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageIgor Strelkov once said that if he was allowed to go fighting on the Ukrainian frontlines, then (the Kremlin) made the decision to fight until Russia wins the war. If he is jailed, i.e. that the "surrender party" definitely won in Russia. | On July 21, former DPR Defense Minister, Russian military and political activist, Igor Girkin (Strelkov) was arrested. He is charged with public calls to extremist activities through Internet. | The court arrested the former head of the DPR Defense…
(2023-07-21). The Afghanistan Lithium Great Game. southfront.org 
Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | While the United States, along with its allies, left Afghanistan in August 2021 in spectacularly humiliating circumstances, the departure was never entirely complete, nor bound to be permanent. Since then, Washington has led the charge in handicapping those who, with a fraction of the resources, defeated a superpower and prevailed in two decades of conflict. | In a fit of wounded pride, the United States has, in turn, sought to strangulate and asphyxia…
(2023-07-21). Anglo-French Storm Shadow Cruise Missile (Infographics). southfront.org 
(2023-07-21). Israel Receives Three New F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets From U.S. (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | The Israeli Air Force (IAF) had received three new F-35 stealth fighter jets, the manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, announced on July 21. | The jets landed at the Nevatim air base a day earlier. The delivery brought the number of F-35s in service with the IAF to 39. Adding to the number, an experimental fighter jet known as AS-15 stationed at the Tel Nof air base. | The IAF operates a special version of the F-35A modified with Israeli-ma…
(2023-07-21). Russian Army Launches More Strikes Against Ukraine After Repelling Another Wave Of Attacks (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military had delivered another series of strikes against Ukrainian sites where "terror attacks" with the use of drones were plotted against Russia, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov announced on July 21. "Last night, Russian forces delivered a new strike by seaborne long-range high-precision weapons against the sites where terrorist acts with the use of attack unmanned aerial vehicles were plotted against the Russian Federation," the spokesman said. | T…
(2023-07-21). U.S. To Deploy More Warships, Marines In Middle East To Counter Iran. southfront.org 
The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), front, the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) are underway in formation through the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, June 9, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Griffin Kersting/Released) | United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of an Amph…
(2023-07-21). Russia Says U.S.-Led Coalition F-16 Fighter Jet Homed On One Of Its Warplanes Over Syria. southfront.org 
Staff Sgt. Roidan Carlson, 2d Combat Camera Squadron aerial combat broadcaster, and Royal Jordanian Air Force Lt. Col. Firas Masadeh, a flying wing commander, taxi in an RJAF F-16 Fighting Falcon before an aerial photography mission May 13, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Sara Greco/Released) | On July 20, the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria announced that a F-16 fighter jet of the United States-led coalition had used its targeting system on an airplane o…
(2023-07-21). Israeli Army Started Fire On Front With Lebanon To Remove Mines (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. By Ali Shoeib. | On July 20, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) started a fire along the separation line with Lebanon, causing dozens of old mines planted there to explode. |
(2023-07-21). Syrian Army Held Tactical Live-Fire Exercise In Central Desert (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On July 20, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that different formations of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) had held an operational-tactical live-fire exercise in the country's central desert, also known as Badiya. | The exercise mimicked a large-scale attack on hastily prepared enemy defenses. The attack began with a series of air and artillery strikes. Under the cover of the strikes, armored formations advanced across the frontline, while several…
(2023-07-21). Kyiv PR Unit Has Hard Time Denying Reality. southfront.org 
A screenshot from the video | Pro-Kyiv propaganda machine has a well documented history of denying reality and pushing forward fake explanations of key developments that surrounds the conflict on the territory once known as Ukraine. This propaganda easily uses conflicting conceptions and ignores facts demonstrating unprecedented level of hypocrisy. | Western diplomats, MSM outlets and their minor friends operating under the Kyiv regime simultaneously claim that the Russians fight with wooden sticks and complain ab…
(2023-07-21). Russian Army Inflicts More Losses On Kiev Forces In Different Directions (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military has inflicted more human and material losses on Kiev forces in different directions within the special operation zone. | The Zapad Group of Forces announced on July 21 that its Su-34 fighter bombers had launched airstrikes against a gathering of Ukraine's 36th Separate Rifle Battalion near Kolodyazi in the Kupyansk direction. | The artillery of the group also thwarted an attempt to rotate units from the 32nd Separate Mechanized Brigade at the front near Novoselovskoe. | In addi…
(2023-07-21). Disappointment For The Catalan Independence Movement: The General Court Of The EU Does Not Protect Them. southfront.org 
Written by Jordi Oriola Folch On July 5, the General Court of the European Union (GC of the EU) has…
(2023-07-21). Registran nueva masacre en Colombia, la número 55 en 2023. telesurtv.net Las victimas se identificaron como Juan Gabriel Duarte, Jimmy Geovanni Vargas y Robinson Mora.
(2023-07-21). Denuncian persecución contra activistas de DDHH en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Los entes denunciaron que el Instituto de Medicina Legal está ocultando las cifras de fallecidos en prisiones consecuencia de violaciones de DD.HH. en centros carcelarios.
(2023-07-21). Productores bananeros cortan ruta fronteriza en Paraguay. telesurtv.net "Ahora estamos en la etapa de recolección de los cachos, pero esto se retrasó por la situación que estamos atravesando", señaló el productor Luis Galeano.
(2023-07-21). OMS advierte sobre un posible aumento de dengue en Europa. telesurtv.net La OMS ha visto un aumento de ocho veces en los casos de dengue entre 2000 y 2022, de 500.000 casos a 4,2 millones.
(2023-07-21). Defensa de expresidente peruano denuncia violación a sus DD.HH. telesurtv.net Robles detalló que entre las humillaciones destacan la prohibición de comunicarse con sus familiares desde que fue internado hace siete meses.
(2023-07-21). øPor qué es el perro el mejor amigo del hombre?>. telesurtv.net Una investigación del 2015 develó que cuando una persona mira a los ojos a su perro este último libera una hormona relacionada con el cariño.
(2023-07-21). Sube a 112 cifra de muertos por lluvias monzónicas en Pakistán. telesurtv.net La Autoridad Nacional de Gestión de Desastres de Pakistán señaló que la mitad de los decesos han sido en Punyab.
(2023-07-21). Expertos advierten sobre temperaturas récord en Chile. telesurtv.net Es crucial implementar medidas de prevención y control de incendios para evitar una temporada desastrosa en términos de incendios forestales.
(2023-07-21). Candidato peronista es atacado durante acto en Argentina. telesurtv.net Juan Pablo Luque, candidato de Unión por la Patria a gobernador de Chubut, alertó que la situación provincial "no es apta para la violencia ni el oportunismo nefasto ".
(2023-07-21). Lula anuncia medidas para reforzar la seguridad en Brasil. telesurtv.net Lula anunció también el Plan de Seguridad y Soberanía para la Amazonía (AMAS) ante la creciente violencia en esa región.
(2023-07-21). Realizan protestas en la India tras violencia contra mujeres. telesurtv.net Las mujeres locales arrojaron piedras y quemaron algunas partes de la casa que pertenecía al principal acusado en un pueblo.
(2023-07-21). Organizan en barrios de Lima nuevos actos en rechazo a Gobierno peruano. telesurtv.net Durante esta jornada se realizarán mítines y marchas en los Conos de Lima, donde reside un elevado número de personas que emigraron desde provincias.
(2023-07-21). Apuñalamiento deja un muerto y tres heridos en Corea del Sur. telesurtv.net El agresor, quien no ha sido completamente identificado, atacó a las personas sobre las 14H07 hora local (05H07 GMT).
(2023-07-21). Manifestaciones en Israel dejan al menos 15 detenidos. telesurtv.net Unas siete personas fueron detenidas solo en Tel Aviv, donde los activistas bloquearon la autopista Ayalon varias horas.
(2023-07-21). Hallan a 116 migrantes hacinados a bordo de camión en Sonora, México. telesurtv.net Dos conductores de autobús fueron detenidos como sospechosos del delito de tráfico de personas.
(2023-07-21). Mujeres de América Latina y el Caribe examinan estrategias de lucha. telesurtv.net Promueven la lucha por los derechos y emancipación de las mujeres, así como un espacio regional soberano y libre de la intervención imperialista.
(2023-07-21). Naciones del mundo islámico reaccionan tras agravio al Corán. telesurtv.net Los países islámicos tomaron acciones diplomáticas basadas en el retiro del encargado de negocios en Suecia.
(2023-07-21). 59,5 % de ecuatorianos indecisos ante elecciones, según sondeo. telesurtv.net Empresa encuestadora Cedatos estudió el contexto previo a los comicios y afirmó que existe un "ambiente de pesimismo, indecisión y desconocimiento del proceso electoral".
(2023-07-21). Accidente vial deja unos 20 migrantes heridos en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió poco antes de las 04H00 (hora local, 10H00 GMT). En el autobús viajaban unos 60 migrantes.
(2023-07-21). Putin asegura que Ucrania perdió decenas de miles de efectivos. telesurtv.net En el Consejo de Seguridad ruso, el mandatario señaló que las fuerzas ucranianas "han sufrido enormes pérdidas".
(2023-07-21). Más de 300 pingàºinos aparecen sin vida en costas de Uruguay. telesurtv.net Este suceso viene ocurriendo desde hace tiempo, pero que se ha intensificado en los últimos tres años.
(2023-07-21). Más de 70 migrantes han muerto por deshidratación en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Paso tiene un registro de 334.000 detenciones este año entre octubre y mayo pasados, lo que representa casi el 90 por ciento de los 177.792 durante el mismo período hace un año.
(2023-07-21). Incendio con explosiones cerca de un aeropuerto en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Algunas rutas de tren tuvieron que ser suspendidas debido a la gran nube de humo visible a varios kilómetros de distancia.
(2023-07-21). Presidente Petro llama a discutir reformas sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net El mandatario señaló que una reforma agraria "amplía el mercado interno, se libera la fuerza de trabajo de la tierra y por tanto se pondrían las condiciones fundamentales para la industrialización".
(2023-07-21). Presidente de Venezuela entrega vivienda número 4.6 millones. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro, asimismo, se comprometió a que su gobierno llegará a la meta de las cinco millones de viviendas entregadas.
(2023-07-21). Articles] Clinical phenotypes and quality of life to define post-COVID-19 syndrome: a cluster analysis of the multinational, prospective ORCHESTRA cohort. thelancet.com Our study provides new evidence suggesting that PCS can be classified by clinical phenotypes with different impact on QoL, underlying possible different pathogenic mechanisms. We identified factors associated to each clinical phenotype and to severe PCS. These results might help in designing pathogenesis studies and in selecting high-risk patients for inclusion in therapeutic and management clinical trials.
(2023-07-21). Articles] The effects of COVID-19 on cognitive performance in a community-based cohort: a COVID symptom study biobank prospective cohort study. thelancet.com Cognitive deficits following SARS-CoV-2 infection were detectable nearly two years post infection, and largest for individuals with longer symptom durations, ongoing symptoms, and/or more severe infection. However, no such deficits were detected in individuals who reported full recovery from COVID-19. Further work is needed to monitor and develop understanding of recovery mechanisms for those with ongoing symptoms.
(2023-07-21). aliens took out ''pfizer'' plant. indybay.org aliens took it out…
(2023-07-21). Saturday 7/22: Do-gooders on a rampage: the case for restoring per capita land values to Native Americans. indybay.org lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-07-21). Available for Spiritually Focused Direct Action. indybay.org Available on the planet earth for spiritually focused direct action.
(2023-07-21). Is the US a Failed State with Michael Hudson. indybay.org It's a failed state because its economy is paralyzed and we're in a debt deflation, an economic polarization, that is just transferring all wealth and income away from labor, away from industry, into really the financial sector and what I call the finance, insurance, and real estate sector.
(2023-07-21). 25 to 50 Fox Farms Remain in the U.S. indybay.org Some of the remaining fox farms in the United States.
(2023-07-21). Tuesday 7/25: We Will Not Be Silenced! Protecting Our Right to Protest & Dissent Virtual Town Hall. indybay.org
(2023-07-21). Sunday 8/6: Peace in Ukraine: Rally and March. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific and Water street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-07-21). UC UAW Workers & Unite Here 11 Strikers Protest Union Busting By UC Bosses At UC Regents. indybay.org Hundreds of UC UAW members and Unite Here Local 11 strikers from Southern California rallied at the UC Regents meeting against the flagrant union busting tactics including felony arrests for chalking at UCSD.
(2023-07-21). Friday 7/21: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-07-21). Thursday 7/27: Climate Refugees: Facts and Findings, and Strategies for Loss and Damage. indybay.org Webinar…
(2023-07-21). Friday 7/21: La Peña Cultural Center's Baila Party! indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave)…
(2023-07-21). PNW Street Medics and Military Medicine. indybay.org
(2023-07-21). Saturday 8/19: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: 'End Times' by Peter Turchin. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-07-21). New Video Examines How Amy's Kitchen Impacted the Lives of More Than 300 of Its Workers. indybay.org One year after the layoffs of more than 300 employees at the Amy's Kitchen factory in San José, California, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, has released a video on the lives that the company impacted.
(2023-07-21). Wednesday 7/19: Stop Union Busting UAW 2865 and 5810 academic workers rally outside the UC Regents UCSF. indybay.org Rutter Center in San Francisco | UCSF Mission Bay Campus…
(2023-07-21). Tuesday 7/18: Discussion of the Film Oppenheimer. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-07-21). Friday 7/21: Take Revolution to the Movie Lines for the film Oppenheimer. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-07-21). First Friday August 2023, "The Funk Queen" comes home to the Historic Oak Park District. indybay.org Sacramento, California is forever the global headquarters for "The Funk Queen." First Friday in August 2023, will begin something special here in the Historic Oak Park District… stay tuned…
(2023-07-21). Tuesday 7/18: Labor Report on Argentina With High School Teacher Luciana Alterleib, member of ADEMYS tra. indybay.org Labor Report on Argentina With High School Teacher Luciana Alterleib, member of ADEMYS trade union and a member of the workers organization Tribuna Docente, Partido Obrero in the Left Workers Front in Argentina…
(2023-07-21). Wednesday 7/19: History of Planned Parenthood and Racial Justice Teach-in. indybay.org Online event | ACCESSIBILITY: Closed captioning will be available.
(2023-07-21). Blocking Wells Fargo's "Business As Usual" to Demand a Halt to Fossil Fuel Funding. indybay.org Party-like atmosphere part of protest that leads to 6 arrests…
(2023-07-21). "The war in Ukraine is a war for the dollar" – part 2. indybay.org Moscow has really threatened the U.S. dollar on the international stage, and with it the entire U.S. economy behind it. Since Putin took office, well before 2021 and even before the anti-Russian coup in Ukraine in 2014, Russia, a leading energy power, has begun the process of liquidating U.S. dollar-denominated bonds. Russia halved the number of U.S. bonds it held.
(2023-07-21). Protesters Out in Force at Wells Fargo Headquarters. indybay.org Creative Demonstrators in front of Wells Fargo worldwide headquarters in San Francisco on Friday July 14th…
(2023-07-21). Biden Admits "COVID Policy" Permanent, Censoring A Censorship Hearing & Docs Expose Biden Corruption. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/21/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-07-21). The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained. aclu.org Under a
(2023-07-21). As Yellen dictates terms to China What we defend, what Wall Street wants to destroy. workers.org 
What is the material basis of the growing hostility on every level of the U.S. ruling class toward China? No great struggle is based on the personalities or aspirations of individuals. At the root is a very concrete, material basis that drives the conflict. Otherwise, meetings, discussions and diplomacy would . . . |
(2023-07-21). Don't fall for the traps in the humongous military budget. workers.org 
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a record-breaking military budget of $886 billion for the coming fiscal year. The National Defense Authorization Act was passed by lawmakers on July 14 by a slim margin of 219 to 210, with the majority of Democrats opposing it. However, the bill is . . . |
(2023-07-21). 'If we don't get it, shut it down!'. workers.org 
With the expiration of the United Parcel Service contract with the Teamsters union fast approaching, dozens of Teamsters Local 623 members and supporters from other unions and progressive organizations held a "practice" picket line and rally on July 13. The picket, held at the main gate of the Hog Island . . . |
(2023-07-21). Portland Pride weekend: visibility and protest. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Tens of thousands of Portland's LGBTQ2S+ community and supporters attended a weekend of events during Portland Pride July 14 and 15. On July 14, the Trans March ended at the waterfront festival in front of the main stage. An hour later, the Dyke March, four blocks long, took . . . |
(2023-07-21). Our right to be Marxist-Leninists. workers.org 
This commentary, reprinted from Havana Times, was given May 7, 2015, by late Cuban President Fidel Castro Ruz. We share this now in honor of the 70th anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks, which launched the Cuban Revolution. This 2021 graphic honors the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Hospital, opened . . . |
(2023-07-21). Workers World Party remembers Minnie Bruce Pratt. workers.org 
Minnie Bruce Pratt was already a renowned lesbian poet, author and anti-racist activist even before she joined Workers World Party over 20 years ago. She became a managing editor of Workers World/Mundo Obrero newspaper following the death of her longtime partner and spouse, Leslie Feinberg, in 2014. Minnie Bruce Pratt . . . |
(2023-07-21). Organized crime in Vilnius. workers.org 
To evaluate the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, this July it helps to observe it in the framework of what this military alliance's meeting really is: an international gathering of the heads of criminal gangs and some local stooges. If that argument seems to stretch reality, consider these points: Downtown . . . |
(2023-07-21). Bay Area activists launch new anti-APEC coalition. workers.org 
San Francisco A broad coalition of Filipino progressive organizations, anti-imperialist groups, labor and other supporters gathered on July 11 in front of San Francisco City Hall. This was part of a countrywide push to demand "No to APEC! People Before Profits!" Demonstration against APEC, San Francisco, July 11, 2023. Photo: . . . |
(2023-07-21). 'Strike City': Louisville's small unions give boost to UPS Teamsters strike prep. therealnews.com 
With the possibility of 340,000 Teamsters going on strike next month at United Parcel Service (UPS)
(2023-07-21). Remembering Staughton Lynd's life of defiance. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-21). Union Freight Has Hit Rock Bottom. Can the Teamsters Turn it Around? therealnews.com 
In the In the early minutes of the film, M…
(2023-07-21). Cuffed for creativity: Texas chalk artist's arrest triggers First Amendment dispute. therealnews.com 
Chalk artist Joshua Hinson was finishing up a community art project in Leon Valley, Texas when local cops confronted him over his art, which they incorrectly described as "graffiti." Hinson's arrest, which was captured on video, has raised questions about the protection of art under the First Amendment, and the overreach and abuse of power exercised by police in regulating public space. The charges against Hinson were ultimately dropped, but the problems his case raises about the police as an institution remain. Police Accountability Report investigates. | Production: Stephen Janis, Taya Graham | Post-Produ…
(2023-07-21). Decriminalizing Being Human. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-21). Congressional Testimony of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. scheerpost.com 
The hearing examined the federal government's role in censoring Americans, the Missouri v. Biden case, and Big Tech's collusion with out-of-control government agencies to silence speech.
(2023-07-21). 'Israel Is an Apartheid State': Progressives Explain Decision to Boycott Israeli President's Speech. scheerpost.com 
"It's contradictory to claim to support human rights when you're arming the oppressors with billions of dollars of bullets and bombs," said Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush.
(2023-07-21). In Ukraine, US Adds to Barbaric Cluster-Bomb Legacy. scheerpost.com 
Millions of people have been affected by the use of cluster munitions by the US in countries like Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, even years after the wars have ended. The same plight awaits civilians in the current war zone in Ukraine…
(2023-07-21). Seymour Hersh: Ordinary People by the Millions. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-21). Michigan Amazon Workers Stage Largest Delivery Station Strike Yet. scheerpost.com 
By Luis Feliz Leon / Labor Notes In the middle of Amazon's Prime Day promotional sales rush, 60 warehouse workers walked out for more than three hours at its delivery station in Pontiac, Michigan—bringing the facility to the brink of a total shutdown. A delivery station is the last warehouse an Amazon package passes through …
(2023-07-21). What We Can Still Learn From J. Robert Oppenheimer. scheerpost.com 
"We believe," he wrote in 1945, "that the safety of this nation—as opposed to its ability to inflict damage on an enemy power—cannot lie wholly or even primarily in its scientific or technical prowess."
(2023-07-21). Kevin Minofu on Say Her Name. fair.org 
CounterSpin230721.mp3 (Haymarket Books, This week on CounterSpin: If corporate news media didn't matter, we wouldn't talk about them. But elite, moneyed outlets do, of course, direct public attention to some issues and not to others, and suggest the possibility of some social responses, but not others. It's that context that the
(2023-07-21). Covid Vaccine Jab: Brain Bleeds in Young People. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). The Geopolitics of Russia-Africa Relations: Critical Challenges, Refined Practices. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Canada Out of NATO. US-NATO Want to "Militarize Climate" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Brzezinski's Warning. NATO Moves to Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Why the Political West Still Doesn't Want Ukraine to Join NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). US/ NATO Changing Its Weapons Strategy in Ukraine. Western Political Despair? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). History: Germany Pursues 'Drang nach Osten' Once Again? More Weapons for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Across the West, People Are Dying in Greater Numbers. Nobody Wants to Learn Why. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Censored: UFC Fighters Are Exposing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Injuries and Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). The Riots in France as Seen Through the 'Long Take'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). "Unfreedom": Fifty Years Later. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Biden's Tech-War against Beijing "Goes Nuclear". China and The Battle for Semiconductors. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). Arming Taiwan Is an Insane Provocation. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-07-21). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-07-21). Selected Articles: 9/11 and COVID Hoaxes: Disguising Bioweapons as "Medical Cures" globalresearch.ca 
By Clearly there's a growing array of people out there who recognize that some knowledge of the lies an…
(2023-07-21). US Presses Ukraine for "Decisive Breakthrough": "Ukrainian Forces are being Methodically Neutralised". Heavy Casualties. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). The Covid Vaccine Causes Seizures in Young People. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). "It's Not Socialism": China is a Capitalist Cheap Labour Economy, Based on Exceedingly Low Wages. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-21). An Afrofeminist Reading from Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina and Merlyn Pirela A Conversation with Merlyn Pirela (Part II) Hegemonic feminist currents focus on patriarchal oppression, but racialized forms of oppression seldom enter their discourse. Merlyn Pirela is a Venezuelan Afrofeminist activist and organizer, and a member of the Afro-Venezuelan Women's Cumbe. In Part I of this two-part interview, Pirela explored the historical…
(2023-07-21). Storm Clouds Gathering in the Black Sea. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Turkish President Recep Erdogan (L) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) with President Biden & NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (C), NATO Summit, Vilnius,July 11, 2023 The NATO Summit in Vilnius (July 11-12) signalled that there is absolutely no possibility of talks to settle the Ukraine war in a foreseeable future. The war…
(2023-07-21). Peru Escalates the Struggle against the Boluarte Regime. libya360.wordpress.com Alejandra Garcia The people of Peru took to the streets this Wednesday and Thursday to demand the resignation of the main leaders of President Dina Boluarte's regime, the advancement of general elections, and the restitution of democracy in the Andean nation. More than 20,000 Peruvians are the protagonists of the Great March of the Peoples,…
(2023-07-21). 19-Year-Old Girl Sent to Jail for Self-Managed Abortion in Nebraska. truthout.org A 19-year-old woman in Nebraska has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years of probation for ending a pregnancy with abortion pills. Although she was 17 when she ended her pregnancy in April 2022, she was charged as an adult and faced up to two years in prison. Self-managed abortion is only explicitly illegal in Nevada and South Carolina, not in Nebraska. But prosecutors have criminalized… |
(2023-07-21). House Passes "Hateful" Bill to Defund Schools That Give Asylum Seekers Shelter. truthout.org The House passed a bill this week aimed at barring schools and universities from giving shelter to asylum seekers in a time when members of both major parties are increasing their attacks on migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. The Schools Not Shelters Act, originally introduced by Republican Rep. Marcus Molinaro (New York), passed the House 222 to 201 on Wednesday, with Republicans joined by four… |
(2023-07-21). Alabama GOP Defies Supreme Court Order to Pass Maps Empowering Black Voters. truthout.org The Republican-controlled Alabama state legislature is set to defy a mandate from the U.S. Supreme Court and other appellate courts by passing a new congressional map that will only include one majority-Black district. After the last census, Alabama passed new maps that "packed" Black voters in the state within a single district. A federal court ruled last year that the map in question was unfair… |
(2023-07-21). 60 Years After the March on Washington, 1 in 3 Black Children Live in Poverty. truthout.org Conservatives today would have you believe the civil rights movement of the 1960s was so successful that systemic racism is a problem of the past. Every February, white Republicans observe Black History Month by twisting famous lines from Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech to serve their own agendas. The Constitution is "colorblind," they claim, and if this flies in the face of… |
(2023-07-21). Trump-Appointed Judge Sets Mar-a-Lago Docs Trial Date for May 2024. truthout.org A federal judge has set the trial date regarding the 37 charges former President Donald Trump faces for improperly retaining thousands of government documents, including hundreds of classified materials, at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate. Pending any further delays, the trial will commence on May 20, 2024, according to an order from District Judge Aileen Cannon. It is planned to last for around… |
(2023-07-21). "Oppenheimer" Leaves Out Victims of Nuclear Testing. truthout.org On July 16, 1945, the world ended. Or at least it seemed that way to residents of the Tularosa Basin in New Mexico. Unbeknownst to local civilians, J. Robert Oppenheimer had chosen their backyard as the proving ground for the world's first nuclear weapon. The explosion, which U.S. officials publicly claimed to be an accident at a local ammunition depot, tore through the morning sky, leaving a 40… |
(2023-07-21). Senate Democrats Advance Bill to Force Supreme Court to Adopt Ethics Code. truthout.org Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation on Thursday that would force the Supreme Court to adopt an ethics code for the first time in history. The committee voted along party lines to approve Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's (D-Rhode Island) Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act, which is aimed at reining in corruption among justices in a time when new… |
(2023-07-21). Trump May Face Racketeering Indictment in Georgia Election Probe. truthout.org Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis has amassed enough evidence in the investigation of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to charge a "sprawling racketeering indictment" next month, according to The Guardian. Willis previously said she was considering racketeering charges but the report adds new details about the scope of the charges… |
(2023-07-21). Reforms Have Failed to Prevent Sexual Abuse in ICE Jails, Report Reveals. truthout.org A damning new investigation by journalists Maria Hinojosa and Zeba Warsi examines how immigration officials have failed to properly address complaints of sexual abuse from people held in detention centers. The report from Futuro Investigates and Latino USA details how women in jails run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, have been sexually abused, often in a medical setting when they… |
(2023-07-21). Report: McCarthy Promised to Expunge Trump's Impeachments. truthout.org A new report suggests that Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy (R-California) promised Donald Trump that he would hold a vote on the House floor to expunge the former president's two impeachments — an action he cannot legally take as it is not included in the U.S. Constitution. Politico reported on the promise, citing a source with knowledge of the situation. McCarthy… |
(2023-07-21). Militant Black Unionism Offers Best Resistance to Growing White Nationalism. truthout.org The United States economy keeps Black labor at the bottom because when bosses conceded on slavery, they settled on poverty wages. While white nationalism's most visible soldiers are terror organizations and politicians, the quest for racial purity is made possible by Sears, General Motors, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Chase Bank, and other so-called job creators. Corporate benefactors fund extremist… |
(2023-07-21). Citizen science shows widespread exposure to drug-resistant fungal spores. imperial.ac.uk Fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus has acquired resistance to agricultural fungicide and first-line clinical antifungal drugs.
(2023-07-21). Professor Michele Dougherty elected next President of the Institute of Physics. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Head of the Department of Physics will begin her two-year term as President of the Council of Trustees in 2025.
(2023-07-21). La Cumbre de los Pueblos en Bruselas pide que se respete la democracia y la autodeterminación. peoplesdispatch.org Más de 1.000 personas participaron en la Cumbre de los Pueblos que reunió a los pueblos de América Latina y el Caribe y de Europa…
(2023-07-21). Does religious freedom exist in Cuba? peoplesdispatch.org In a report published in December 2022, the State Department placed the island on its Washington affirms that in the Caribbean country there is no "religious freedom", but Cuban religious leaders who spoke to CLARIDAD, have a different opinion, assuring that this is an excuse to damage the image of the Caribbean country and justify the imposition of more sanctions.
(2023-07-21). Belgium hosts movements from across Latin America and Europe in People's Summit. peoplesdispatch.org We bring you glimpses of the People's Summit in Brussels which brought together people's movements, trade unions, and left parties from across Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe…
(2023-07-21). People's Summit in Brussels calls for respect of democracy and self-determination. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-07-21). Death toll mounts in Kenya as police intensify crackdown on protests against US-IMF backed tax regime. peoplesdispatch.org After police killed six protesters and arrested more than 300 on July 19, Kenya's left and human rights group warned of a resurgent police state. Kenyans have been protesting President William Ruto's Finance Act that increases taxes on essential goods…
(2023-07-21). Thousands of Peruvians partake in 'Third Takeover of Lima', revive struggle against Boluarte regime. peoplesdispatch.org 
Tens of thousands of Peruvians took to the streets across the country on Wednesday, July 19, to revive the struggle against the coup-installed regime led by de-facto President Dina Boluarte who took office after democratically elected left-wing President Pedro Castillo was removed in a legislative coup and subsequently arrested in December 2022. Boluarte, who was elected on a progressive ticket alongside Castillo, has been fiercely criticized by the people for betraying them and entering into a political alliance with the country's right-wing forces to govern. | Workers, peasants, students, members of various Ind…
(2023-07-21). UN proposes elimination of all nuclear weapons as first step under new agenda for peace. peoplesdispatch.org Rising geopolitical and geo-economic tensions across the globe need a better, reformed, and updated UN system which reflects the growing multipolarity and is more representative, unbiased, and effective…
(2023-07-21). One Palestinian youth killed, four others wounded in Israeli occupation's raid on Nablus. peoplesdispatch.org 
Palestinians were resisting Israeli occupation forces who stormed the area to provide security cover to illegal settlers invading the locality. Since the Israeli occupation of the West Bank in 1967, extremist right-wing settlers have tried to claim exclusive access to Joseph's Shrine, which has been visited by people of all faiths for ages…
(2023-07-21). Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa was spied on by Spanish company for CIA. peoplesdispatch.org According to El País, private security company UC Global SL spied on Rafael Correa after he left office and passed information about his private meetings to the CIA as well as to his successor Lenín Moreno…
(2023-07-21). One year after mass uprising, Sri Lanka's political and economic crisis festers. peoplesdispatch.org Ahilan Kadirgamar, Senior Lecturer at the University of Jaffna, talks about the political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka, one year after the uprising that overthrew President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He explains how the Ranil Wickremesinghe regime has combined repression with anti-people economic policies…
(2023-07-21). The True Cost of Julian Assange's Persecution: An Exclusive Interview with Stella Assange. mintpressnews.com 
Lowkey catches up with legal expert and human rights defender Stella Assange to talk about her battle to free her husband Julian, the world's most famous political prisoner.
(2023-07-21). Venezuela's President Maduro Celebrates Milestone: 4.6 Millionth House Completed under GMVV Program. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro celebrated the completion of the 4.6 millionth house, a remarkable achievement delivered through the Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela (GMVV) program, which stands as a significant milestone of the Chavista government's commitment to providing millions of homes. "We did it, we made it," Maduro said in his announcement. "Here is a milestone of 4,600,000 housing solutions, and from here we will keep moving forward." | The head of state reported thatSan Isidro housing development in the Tocuyo parish of the Monseñor Iturriza municipality, Falcón state, witnessed the allocation of 11…
(2023-07-21). Manuel Rosales' UNT Withdraws Candidate for Opposition Primaries. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-07-21). Judaism Is a Religion, Not a People; Palestine Is Not a Religion, It Is a People. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Jul 19, 2023 | The epitome of artificial secularism and the true Euro-Zionist colonial anachronism: Israel. | Honor and glory to Europe; its secularism cost it centuries of blood, cruelty, horror, and terror. With its so-called secularism nowadays, it atrociously defends and venerates its fictional "nation-state" Israel, which does not hold its origins in a people, but in a religion. | The European Zionist movement succeeded in 1948 in imposing a colonial regime in Palestine. It makes aesthetic use of Judaism, the mere religious semitic legacy that is part of Arab ancestry and heritage, f…
(2023-07-21). Venezuela's National Assembly Approves New Tax Law Aimed at Safeguarding Citizen Rights and Fostering Economic Growth. orinocotribune.com 
The National Assembly of Venezuela has approved the Organic Law for the Coordination and Harmonization of the Tax Powers of the States and Municipalities. | The law was approved by the National Assembly during a second round of discussions on Tuesday, July 18. It is aimed at protecting the rights of Venezuelan people embroiled in tax issues. | Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the National Assembly, emphasized that the primary objective of this law is to establish a systematic framework for tax regulations while safeguarding the rights of individuals, merchants, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Additionally,…
(2023-07-21). Russian Insulin Shipment Breaks Blockade: Venezuela Receives 1.1 Million Vials and 40,000 Syringe Pens. orinocotribune.com 
A shipment of 1.1 million vials of rapid- and intermediate-acting recombinant human insulin and more than 40,000 reusable syringes arrived in Venezuela from Russia. | The Russian Embassy in Venezuela reported on Wednesday, July 19, that "a large batch of Russian insulins, including syringes from Geropharm company, has reached Caracas. More than 1.1 million vials of human insulin have arrived, which can cover the needs of diabetic patients nationwide for three months." | Llegó a Caracas un lote de mayor volumen de insulinas rusas incluyendo las plumas jeringas de la compañía Geropharm! | Más de 1.1 millones de in…
(2023-07-21). Simón Bolívar Statue Unveiled in Moscow. orinocotribune.com 
A true-to-life replica of the statue of Liberator Simón Bolívar, which stands in Bolívar Square in Caracas and was originally inaugurated in 1874 by Antonio Guzman Blanco, has been unveiled in Moscow, Russia. The grand unveiling ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 19, just a few days prior to the 240th anniversary of the birth of this eminent South American revolutionary. | Simón Bolívar, a revered leader, played a momentous role in emancipating the people of Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru from the yoke of the Spanish Crown. | The monument is located at the intersection of Vernadsky Avenue and…
(2023-07-21). What's Next In Julian Assange's Case?>. thedissenter.org WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his legal team believe that Assange may be extradited to the United States before the end of summer.It is unfortunately time for us to prepare for court proceedings, and so far, you came through for us marvelously.I am so grateful to our readers for exceeding our goal of raising $1,000 to support my coverage of Assange's U.S. court proceedings. You raised over $3,000. | Now that we have plenty to cover the costs of traveling to Alexandria, Virginia, if Assange is arraigned, let's build on this momentum and raise our goal to support our coverage going forward.Donate $50 to help…
(2023-07-21). Insights | U.S. experts: U.S. and China should coexist peacefully for a better future. ecns.cn While talking exclusively with China News Network, Douglas Paal, distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Sourabh Gupta, resident senior fellow at ICAS, elucidated their thoughts on the trend of the U.S.-China relationship.
(2023-07-21). Hangzhou Asian Games themed Fuxing high-speed train unveiled in Changchun. ecns.cn A Hangzhou Asian Games themed Fuxing high-speed train rolls off production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 21, 2023.
(2023-07-21). Field with blooming cole flowers attracts visitors in Sichuan. ecns.cn A field with blooming cole flowers and clusters of white clouds in the blue sky create a splendid landscape in summer in Ruoergai County of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2023-07-21). Tropical storm Doksuri forms, to affect coastal areas in SE China. ecns.cn The 5th typhoon in 2023, or Doksuri, a tropical storm, has formed in the ocean in the east of the Philippines, according to China Meteorological Observatory (CMO) on Friday.
(2023-07-21). No matter how Japan tries, there is no way to whitewash its discharge plan: Chinese FM. ecns.cn No matter how Japan tries, there is no way to whitewash its discharge plan and the protests from neighboring countries and the questions raised by people within Japan are all clear evidence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a press conference on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). Over 700,000 pieces of fake online content deleted. ecns.cn More than 700,000 pieces of fake information on the internet have been eliminated by Chinese police during a 100-day campaign against rumors, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
(2023-07-21). Sanya-Jakarta air route opens. ecns.cn A Boeing 737-900 aircraft operated by Lion Air from Indonesia, carrying 180 passengers, arrived at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in South China's Hainan Province at 0: 54 a.m. on Friday, marking the official opening of the Sanya-Jakarta international air route.
(2023-07-21). One Chinese citizen injured in Auckland shooting incident. ecns.cn One Chinese citizen got injured in the shooting incident that happened in downtown Auckland in New Zealand on Thursday, China Media Group reported.
(2023-07-21). China conducts anti-dumping investigation into propanoic acid imports from U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Friday to launch an anti-dumping investigation into imported propanoic acid originating in the U.S. starting from July 21, 2023.
(2023-07-21). FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in New Zealand. ecns.cn Co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup opened on Thursday. A total of 32 teams will compete across 64 matches in 9 host cities.
(2023-07-21). UAE unveils climate action plan for COP28. ecns.cn The United Arab Emirates has launched a summit plan focused on fast-tracking energy transition, climate finance, livelihoods and inclusivity as it prepares to host this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, in Dubai in November..
(2023-07-21). TSMC delays chip production at Arizona plant. ecns.cn Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) — the world's largest chipmaker — will delay mass production of chips at its new Arizona-based chip plant until 2025 due to a shortage of skilled labor.
(2023-07-21). Insights | CPC never forgets its main mission to serve people: Italian expert. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has never forgotten its main mission, which is to serve the people and their interests. The distinctive model of the socialist market economy has tried to combine private profits and common prosperity, productivity and welfare, merit and social demand, something even impossible to think of nowadays in the West.
(2023-07-21). Meteorological routing center established in Beijing. ecns.cn A meteorological routing center under the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) was established in Beijing on Thursday. The center will provide weather navigation services for ships based on weather conditions, sea conditions, vessel performance, and more.
(2023-07-21). Insights | BRI doesn't distinguish participants based on ideologies, nor does it respond to zero-sum game logic: expert. ecns.cn "The Communist Party of China (CPC) has never forgotten its main mission, which is to serve the people and their interests," said Fabio Massimo Parenti, professor of international studies at the International Institute Lorenzo de' Medici in Florencein an online interview with China News Network.
(2023-07-21). China's Shenzhou-16 crew completes first spacewalk. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-16 crew members on board China's orbiting space station completed their first spacewalk on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). Mascot of 31st FISU World University Games featured with 'face changing' on display. ecns.cn The design of the Mascot Rongbao was inspired by the changing faces of Sichuan Opera, one of the symbols of Tianfu culture. Face changing, or "bian lian," traces its history back some 300 years, and is unique to the southwestern province of Sichuan.
(2023-07-21). Beloved giant panda Fu Bao turns to three in South Korea. ecns.cn Fu Bao, the first giant panda born through natural breeding in South Korea, turned to three on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). Chinese, Ukrainian commerce officials eye deepening economic cooperation, expanding imports. ecns.cn China's Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy International Trade Representative Ling Ji met with Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine Taras Kachka in Beijing on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). Culture Fact | Get ready for 'Zhongfu'. ecns.cn
(2023-07-21). Top fighter jets to take part in Changchun air show. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army Air Force will send its best aircraft to perform at an air show in Changchun, capital of Jilin province, according to officers.
(2023-07-21). Heavy rainfall to cool off sweltering north. ecns.cn The heaviest rainfall so far this year began hitting areas in North China on Thursday, bringing some relief to a region that has been scorched in recent weeks by persistently high temperatures.
(2023-07-21). Guidance greeted as stimulative for entrepreneurs. ecns.cn China's latest guidance to drive the development of the private sector will boost confidence among private enterprises, allowing them to make more innovations and stimulate market vitality for greater economic growth.
(2023-07-21). Fossil study indicates mammals may have preyed on dinosaurs. ecns.cn People commonly think of dinosaurs as being overwhelmingly dominant during their time on Earth, but a recent study suggests that despite their usually much larger size, they may still have fallen prey to mammal predators.
(2023-07-21). Experts call for R&D investments in booming hair health sector. ecns.cn China's hair health sector requires greater investment in research and development to develop rapidly and meet rising consumer demand, industry experts have said.
(2023-07-21). Protesters Separated from Locking Cuffs at Wells Fargo Protest. indybay.org 30 second mp.4 video by Peg Hunter of fire fighters cutting away the lockboxes from protesters' arms.
(2023-07-21). Tuesday 7/18: Voting Rights & Fighting Fascism, an SF Gray Panther Forum. indybay.org Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09 | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128 US…
(2023-07-21). Iowa's Abortion Ban from a Disability Perspective. indybay.org The Iowa legislature convened on July 11 for a special session and passed a near-total abortion ban.
(2023-07-21). Australian entertainment union opposes industrial action to support striking US actors and writers. wsws.org The Media Entertainment Arts Alliance has made clear to the US entertainment corporations that there will be no disruption to their productions in Australia during the strike.
(2023-07-21). Australia hosting its largest ever military games to simulate war against China. wsws.org The centerpiece of Talisman Sabre is a massive land, air and sea invasion of an island in the Pacific, clearly directed against the Chinese military.
(2023-07-21). Reject management-union privatisation and job destruction program at Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. wsws.org Appeals for increased retrenchment payouts is a cynical manoeuvre by union bureaucrats who are simply asking for a higher price for the destruction of jobs that they have no right to sell.
(2023-07-21). Congress, Biden embrace Israeli racists and warmongers. wsws.org While Congress overwhelmingly approved a resolution denying that Israel is a racist state, the White House invited the racist-in-chief, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to make an official visit to Washington..
(2023-07-21). Two Australian schoolgirls die amid surge of flu infections. wsws.org The tragic deaths highlight the danger of flu, which has killed at least 134 people in Australia this year, and, in particular, Influenza B, the effects of which tend to be most severe among pregnant women and children, including those who are otherwise healthy.
(2023-07-21). Wabtec rejects UE's latest concessions offer. wsws.org Management walked out of resumed negotiations after just six minutes, rejecting the UE's proposed concessions as inadequate.
(2023-07-21). What did Biden and the UAW president discuss at the White House? wsws.org The talks had the character of a corporatist conspiracy against autoworkers—a plot by the highest levels of the state and the UAW bureaucracy to impose the demands of the corporations on the workers.
(2023-07-21). Democrats in Washington D.C. and Maryland announce law and order policies in response to shootings. wsws.org In wake of recent shootings in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Democratic Party and pseudo-left officials have spearheaded a law and order crackdown.
(2023-07-21). In the midst of bitter conflict with actors and writers, Netflix reports $8.2 billion in second-quarter revenue. wsws.org On Wednesday, Netflix reported total revenue of $8.2 billion in the second quarter of 2023, with net income of $1.5 billion.
(2023-07-21). TWU pushes through concessions contract for NYC transit workers. wsws.org The sellout deal for transit workers formalized on Wednesday was coupled with fare and toll hikes for commuters.
(2023-07-21). Trudeau denounces Canadian dockers' "unacceptable" opposition to government-dictated contract, vows ports "can't be disrupted" wsws.org Although the government intervened in the dispute early on and the employers have been baying for state action against the dockers from day-one, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union opposes any strategy to mobilize the working class to oppose a government-dictated settlement, whether imposed by a back-to-work law or some other means.
(2023-07-21). German government decimates research funding for Long Covid. wsws.org Instead of €100 million as originally announced, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (Social Democrat, SPD) wants to make only €21 million available for Long Covid research and the development of therapies and drugs against it.
(2023-07-21). Residents of Northside Kalamazoo fight poisoning of their neighborhood by global paper packaging company. wsws.org Residents of the Northside neighborhood of Kalamazoo are fighting the global paper manufacturing company Graphic Packaging International and the local, state and federal government to stop the poisoning of their community with toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.
(2023-07-21). Michael: Rapper Killer Mike releases an unflattering self-portrait. wsws.org The outspoken rapper responds to this moment of capitalism's intersecting crises … with an album that worships God and Mammon.
(2023-07-21). Autoworkers at General Motors' CAMI plant in Canada forced to rely on food banks during electric vehicle transition. wsws.org The 170,000 autoworkers in all the other operations of the Detroit Three in Canada and the United States who face—or will face—EV retooling programs, would do well to learn the lessons of the CAMI experience.
(2023-07-21). If Everybody's Going to Join NATO, Then Why Have the United Nations? dissidentvoice.org 
Bassim Al Shaker (Iraq), Symphony of Death 1, 2019 The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) held its annual summit on 11—12 July in Vilnius, Lithuania. The communiqué released after the first day's proceedings claimed that 'NATO is a defensive alliance', a statement that encapsulates why many struggle to grasp its true essence. A look at …
(2023-07-21). Egypt and India: a clear example of the multipolar character of today's world. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-21). NATO Promises a Tricky Long War on Russia. journal-neo.org The latest NATO summit has been 'successful' insofar as it brought Sweden's membership very close to becoming a reality. At the same time, the summit also made clear that the alliance, even though it fell short of offering membership to Ukraine, is gearing up for a long war with Russia. The most prominent proponent of […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-21). Victims of US military action meet in Hanoi to discuss the disposal of hazardous chemicals. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-21). Ukraine's Agent Zelensky… a Puppet Show Produced by the West. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-07-21). Historical Falsification in the Service of Pro-War Propaganda. strategic-culture.org In its latest foray into the realm of historical falsification, the New York Times on Tuesday published a news analysis pinning the blame for World War II on the Soviet Union. The lengthy article authored by Andrew E. Kramer, entitled "A Current War Collides with the Past: Remnants of World War II in Ukraine," makes no mention of either the Holocaust or the Nazi war of annihilation against the Soviet people.
(2023-07-21). U.S. Military Sought to Experiment on Africans for Big Pharma: Kremlin. strategic-culture.org The allegations involve Metabiota, a firm with links to US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter | Join us on , , and . | The Pentagon planned to use its biolaboratories in Africa to test unregistered medicines on local populati…
(2023-07-21). Pole Vaulter Yelena Isinbaeva: MI6's Latest Assassination Target. strategic-culture.org The Russians will return and some of them will be up for settling scores with those who think Russian or other women make easy targets for their bile, Declan Hayes writes. | Join us on , , and . | As sport shifts its focus f…
(2023-07-21). Donald Trump faces more legal troubles. america.cgtn.com 
Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces legal troubles…
(2023-07-21). Brazil's tourism industry rebounds after COVID-19. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil's tourism industry is bouncing back after COVID-19. Although the country is seeing a record number of tourists, analysts say there' still room for growth.
(2023-07-21). IMF Surcharge Fees Hurt Those the Fund Is Meant to Help. cepr.net DC Journal Opelika-Auburn News See article on original site When Rep. Chuy Garcia, D-Illinois, learned about the International Monetary Fund's surcharge policy, it felt familiar: "To me, this looks like the business model of payday lenders here in Chicago, not an economic development agency." The IMF is the lender of last resort to countries experiencing economic difficulties. …
(2023-07-21). How to fix a broken Supreme Court. nationofchange.org The Supreme Court derives its strength not from the use of force or political power, but from the trust of the people.
(2023-07-21). Proposed pipeline expansion could upend three states' climate plans. nationofchange.org "These XPress projects are putting millions of cubic feet of gas into the United States at a time when Texas is baking and Oregon is burning."
(2023-07-21). How suing the US government can empower the climate movement. nationofchange.org
(2023-07-21). UN agencies warn that hunger may increase in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Warnings from United Nations agencies that hunger may increase in El Salvador are highlighted today in local media such as La Prensa Grafica.
(2023-07-21). Costa Rica alert due to increase in respiratory viruses in children. plenglish.com San José, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rican health authorities warned, once again, about the increase in respiratory diseases in children, which maintains 134 percent occupancy in the main children's hospital.
(2023-07-21). Observers show interest in early elections in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The National Electoral Council (CNE) in Ecuador detailed that until today they have accredited more than 240 people as national observers for the elections, while they are waiting for some international missions' confirmation.
(2023-07-21). Lopez Obrador welcomes President of Plaza de Mayo Grandmothers. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, welcomed today the founder and president of the Plaza de Mayo Grandmothers, Estela Carlotto, to his morning press conference at the National Palace.
(2023-07-21). Cuba's Septeto Santiaguero is to exhibit art in Poland. plenglish.com Warsaw, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The Septeto Santiaguero, a faithful exponent of traditional Cuban music, will exhibit its art and the son roots that distinguish them in the Globaltica Festival that takes place in this capital city.
(2023-07-21). Russia will do its best to supply African nations with grains. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Russia is developing new routes for grain supplies to African countries after the completion of the grain agreement, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said today.
(2023-07-21). World Federation of Trade Unions rejects US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), Pambis Kyritsis, rejected here the use of economic blockades as a political tool of powerful nations to impose their model of domination on countries like Cuba.
(2023-07-21). France calls on EU to stop alignment with the United States. plenglish.com Paris, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) French academic and essayist Salim Lamrani considered today the European Union (EU) should abandon its almost systematic alignment with the United States policy, which he described as absurd.
(2023-07-21). Cuba's province of Matanzas increases digital self-service stations. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) With the purpose of optimizing and facilitating processes of procedures to the population, the Scientific and Technological Park of Matanzas (PCTM) is working to increase digital self-service stations.
(2023-07-21). Argentine president denounces effects of debt with IMF. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The debt contracted by former President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) represents an impressive weight for the Argentine economy, President Alberto Fernández said today.
(2023-07-21). "The Wind Knows My Name": Novelist Isabel Allende on Child Separation from the Nazis to U.S. Border. democracynow.org 
In an in-depth interview about her work, we speak with Isabel Allende, one of the world's most celebrated novelists, author of 26 books that have sold more than 77 million copies and have been translated into 42 languages. Her books include The House of the Spirits, Paula and Daughter of Fortune, and her latest novel is The Wind Knows My Name, which looks at the trauma of child-family separation, from Nazi Germany to the U.S.-Mexico border, and those on the frontlines helping migrant children. "That idea of separating the kids is extremely cruel, but it keeps happening," Allende tells Democracy…
(2023-07-21). "Immensely Invisible": Immigrant Women in ICE Jails Face Sexual Abuse Despite Reforms, Report Reveals. democracynow.org 
A damning new investigation by journalists Maria Hinojosa and Zeba Warsi examines how immigration officials have failed to properly address complaints of sexual abuse from people held in detention centers. The report from Futuro Investigates and Latino USA details how women in jails run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, have been sexually abused, often in a medical setting when they are at their most vulnerable. It comes more than a decade after Hinojosa's report for PBS Frontline about sexual abuse in ICE detention. But allegations of abuse have continued. "If you complain, you are goin…
(2023-07-21). Headlines for July 21, 2023. democracynow.org Russia Targets Ukrainian Grain Supplies; Ukraine Starts Deploying U.S.-Supplied Cluster Bombs, Nebraska Teen Who Used Abortion Pill Gets Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail, Women Suing Texas over Abortion Ban Share Harrowing Personal Accounts, Florida's New Black History Standards Say Slavery Had "Personal Benefit", Florida Rights Groups Sue over Law Cracking Down on Immigrant Communities, Florida Rights Group Sue for Illegal Intimidation of People with Felonies Seeking to Vote, GA to Purge Nearly 200,000 Voters; AL Legislature Ignores SCOTUS Redistricting Order, Alabama Executes James Barber as It Re…
(2023-07-21). WHO's power grab through surveillance and "triple billion" targets. expose-news.com During an interview with Peter Sweden, Noor Bin Ladin exposed how the World Health Organisation ("WHO") does not care about your health, but instead, it acts as a globalist organisation under the …
(2023-07-21). The Freemasons' MYCHIP programme used to track children. expose-news.com North American Masonic Lodges have an initiative called the Masonic Child Identification Programme ("CHIP"). CHIP programmes are supported monetarily at the Grand Lodge level, and are staffed by volunteers from subordinate lodges …
(2023-07-21). Climate engineering is already having severe negative impacts on our weather, food supplies, biodiversity and health. expose-news.com US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently interviewed Dane Wigington, founder of Geoengineering Watch, about climate engineering and its hidden role in climate change. According to Wigington, geoengineering projects of various …
(2023-07-21). Presidenta de Honduras denuncia politización de la ONU. telesurtv.net Castro solicitó en 2022 a la ONU su apoyo para instalar una Comisión Internacional Contra la Impunidad y la Corrupción en Honduras.
(2023-07-21). Estado Carabobo recibe Festival Mundial de Poesía de Venezuela. telesurtv.net El evento se lleva a cabo bajo el lema "Con el Río a la Espalda" en homenaje al escritor Pedro Ruiz, nacido en Trujillo, en el oeste de Venezuela, en 1953.
(2023-07-21). Aumentan tensiones diplomáticas entre Suecia e Irak. telesurtv.net El Gobierno iraquí no especificó cómo quedarán las relaciones diplomáticas, pero reiteró que una nueva quema del Corán tendrá como consecuencia la ruptura de las mismas.
(2023-07-21). Continúan las movilizaciones en la denominada toma de Lima en Perú. telesurtv.net La Defensoría de Perú refirió que se encuentran desplegados en diversos puntos de la ciudad de Lima.
(2023-07-21). Ente electoral de Guatemala condena allanamiento en su contra. telesurtv.net Fiscalía de Guatemala allanó por segunda vez la sede del Tribunal Supremo en búsqueda de evidencias y registros.
(2023-07-21). Piden no aplicar auto de reelección presidencial en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Desde la sociedad civil presentaron un escrito ante el TSE donde solicitó que abroguen la resolución 1-2021 de la Sala de lo Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia (CSJ).
(2023-07-21). Gobierno sanvicentino afirma que combatirá el crimen. telesurtv.net El primer ministro interino de San Vicente y Granadinas, Montgomery Daniel, junto con altos funcionarios de la policía ofrecieron detalles de la investigación.
(2023-07-21). Francia "apoya" a la ONU para solucionar crisis en Haití. telesurtv.net El mandatario francés confirmó haberse reunido con el primer ministro Ariel Henry.
(2023-07-21). Bolivia ratifica que es primera reserva de litio a nivel global. telesurtv.net Según el presidente Arce, en el salar de Uyuni y en los yacimientos de Copaisa y Pastos Grandes, la nación andina tiene unas 23 millones de toneladas.
(2023-07-21). Reportan nueva explosión del volcán Ubinas en Moquegua, Perú. telesurtv.net El ente informó que después de la explosión, la columna eruptiva formada por gases y ceniza, alcanzó tres kilómetros de altura.
(2023-07-21). Gobierno de Jujuy intenta impedir marcha de Noche del Apagón. telesurtv.net Pese a las restricciones del Gobierno local, ya ocurren en Jujuy actos por los 47 años de la Noche del Apagón.
(2023-07-21). Robert Oppenheimer's Tragedy―and Ours. fpif.org The July 21, 2023 theatrical release of the film Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography,
(2023-07-21). Video: Opposing the anti-trans hysteria. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Women's game brings silky skills to the world stage, with powerful displays of solidarity behind the scenes. greenleft.org.au 
With the hopes of a nation delicately balanced, the Matildas took on the Republic of Ireland, in front of a record crowd of 75,784, in their opening game of the Women's World Cup. Leo Earle takes a look behind the tournament.
(2023-07-21). Traditional Owners defeat proposed Kimba radioactive waste dump. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Gas industry peak body referred to regulator for alleged greenwashing. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Public housing tenant Margaret Kelly given eviction date. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Ecosocialism needed in the age of climate emergency. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Anti-war protesters say Talisman Sabre war games should be cancelled. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Calls grow for public housing to be saved, more built. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Videos from Ecosocialism 2023. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Finance union urges NAB workers to vote up improved agreement. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Four Big Banks refuse to renew loans to Whitehaven Coal. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Video: Caste and Class in India today. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Video: Capitalism in Crisis. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Merri-bek community takes to the streets against AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Dumping doubts: Releasing Fukushima's waste water. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). Federal Reserve Set to Launch Instant Payments Service FedNow: 3 Things to Know. moguldom.com On July 20, the Federal Reserve's new system for instant payments, the FedNow Service, went live. Much like Zelle, this new tool will allow banks and other financial institutions to instantly transfer money for their customers, 24/7, 365 days a year. Instant payment is a method of exchanging money and processing payments, allowing for almost …
(2023-07-21). 7 Signs The Ad-Supported Media Business Is Headed For Financial Crisis. moguldom.com Media companies are being hit hard by the current economic downturn the U.S. is experiencing. Media companies, big and small, are announcing total shutdowns or major workforce cuts. While it is mainly media that is ad-supported, even non-profit media companies are making deep cuts as well. But this is really nothing new; media job losses …
(2023-07-21). Tomorrow: De-linking in Theory and Practice: Commemorating Samir Amin. mronline.org 
Join us at a conference tomorrow to commemorate the remarkable contributions of Samir Amin, a visionary scholar who dedicated his life to challenging dominant paradigms and advocating for de-linking from oppressive systems.
(2023-07-21). Ecocide, war and the "New American Century" mronline.org 
Ecocide is the deliberate destruction of an environment so that it can no longer sustain life.
(2023-07-21). Inexcusable Inaction: Manipur's horrific video exposes sexual violence, Govt failure. mronline.org 
The police only swung to action after a video of the savage incident of two Kuki women being paraded naked on May 4 went viral and sparked political outrage.
(2023-07-21). RFK, Jr.: It's Not Genetics, It's Racial Capitalism. popularresistance.org I know that opinions about COVID-19 and the vaccines related to it are still as varied as they are passionate, at least in the US where this government did absolutely nothing under two presidents to protect people and save lives in the midst of a global pandemic. But let me just be the one to say it if you were afraid to. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s recent comments about the virus are wackadoodle, but should not be dismissed outright because of his dismissal of US racialized capitalism that fueled the deadly outcome of the pandemic in the US among certain groups of people.
(2023-07-21). UPS Teamsters Are 'Just Practicing'. popularresistance.org The clock is ticking on the August 1 strike deadline of 340,000 UPS Teamsters. It would be the largest strike at a private employer in decades. | "People are actually paying attention," said delivery driver Kioma Forero, a Local 804 shop steward in New York City. Customers along her route stop her to say, "I hope your negotiations go well." The hosts are talking about it on Hot 97, the city's top hip-hop station. | A deal could still avert a strike—as we went to press, the Teamsters announced UPS had reached out to resume negotiations. The union bargaining team had dispersed to members' home locals after ta…
(2023-07-21). We Can Have a World Without Spam. progressive.org In this new book, the author encourages readers to unsubscribe from Big Banks, Big Brands, Big Media, Big Politics, and Big Tech.
(2023-07-21). Hemming and Hawing: Everything Sucks, But Everything is Fine. progressive.org Why do we have to be so insistent that the world is falling apart?
(2023-07-21). Why The West Is Losing Both of Its Wars, Against Both Russia And China. theduran.com
(2023-07-21). BBC Under Fire for Doing Pesticide Giant's PR. desmog.com
(2023-07-21). 'Underground Climate Change' Is Shifting Chicago's Foundations, Study Finds. ecowatch.com
(2023-07-21). What should we do with the perpetrators of the climate crisis? wagingnonviolence.org
(2023-07-21). American Airlines Flight Attendants Move Closer To Strike. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-21). Instagram project to tackle abusive animal content is half-cocked, study finds. thecanary.co Social media companies are not doing enough to tackle abusive content involving non-human animals on their platforms, a recent study suggests. In this instance, researchers found that an initiative by Instagram to flag content that risks encouraging cruel wildlife tourism interactions is severely lacking. But the issue goes beyond Instagram, as prior investigations into abusive …
(2023-07-21). Stella Assange & Lowkey Discuss The War On Julian Assange. youtube.com 
Lowkey catches up with legal expert and human rights defender Stella Assange to talk about her battle to free her husband Julian, the world's most famous political prisoner. Please support independent media and join the new MintPress campaign on Indiegogo here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/say-no-to-censorship-support-mintpress#/ Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews MintPress News: www.mintpressnews.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/MintPressNews Instagram: www.instagram.com/mintpress/ Telegram …
(2023-07-21). Women denied abortions despite health risks testify in Texas case. thecanary.co Content warning: graphic discussion of deaths of infants resulting from abortion bans A Texas court has heard arguments in a lawsuit that says the state's strict abortion ban is preventing people who develop serious medical conditions during pregnancy from receiving the care they need. Amanda Zurawski, one of the plaintiffs in the case, gave harrowing …
(2023-07-21). What's Next In The Julian Assange Case. shadowproof.com WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his legal team believe that Assange may be extradited to the United States before the end of summer. It is unfortunately time for us to prepare for court proceedings, and so far, you came through for us marvelously. I am so grateful to our readers for exceeding our goal of …
(2023-07-21). Party-Protest Blocks Wells Fargo Worldwide HQ for Hours. indybay.org Top Photo by Rachel Podlishevsky, ProBonoPhoto | 1 minute mp4 Video by Lis Cox…
(2023-07-21). Private firms on tap for more gov't assistance. ecns.cn China will soon roll out a series of policy measures to support more private investment and boost private enterprises as part of a package of measures to bolster corporate confidence and revive economic recovery.
(2023-07-21). CATL to develop electric aircraft. ecns.cn Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker, has set up an aviation company on Wednesday.
(2023-07-21). China starts drilling the second 10,000-meter-borehole in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn China's second superdeep borehole at a planned depth of 10,000 meters has begun drilling in Southwest China's Sichuan Basin, which may reach to the targeting superdeep natural gas reserve area, China Media Group reported on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). Three Gorges launches history-making wind farm off Fujian shores. ecns.cn The launch of a giant offshore wind farm with the world's largest per-unit capacity in China marks a breakthrough in high-end wind turbine manufacturing and deep-sea offshore wind power construction capabilities.
(2023-07-21). Airbus Helicopters H175 granted certification by CAAC. ecns.cn The H175, a type of helicopter of Airbus, has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Airbus said on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). Xi: Bolster protection, quality of farmland. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underlined on Thursday the importance of bolstering the protection and quality of farmland and tapping into the potential for exploiting saline and alkaline soils as part of broader efforts to beef up agricultural production and ensure China's food security.
(2023-07-21). Nation's ODI to maintain upward trajectory. ecns.cn China's outbound direct investment is poised to maintain an upward trajectory in the second half of 2023, boosting the growth of its private companies and contributing to global economic recovery.
(2023-07-21). Japan will fail in its 'whitewash' attempts. ecns.cn China dismissed on Thursday Japan's "global public relations campaign" to justify its plan to dump radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea, and said Japan will fail to "whitewash" its plan no matter how much it tries.
(2023-07-21). China, Russia kick off joint military exercise in Sea of Japan. ecns.cn With a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy destroyer designated as the command ship, the China-Russia Northern/Interaction-2023 joint military exercise kicked off in the Sea of Japan on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). China, U.S. have candid, constructive dialogue on global climate governance. ecns.cn China and the U.S. have had candid, in-depth and constructive dialogue on promoting global climate governance, communication and cooperation during the talks between China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua and visiting U.S. climate envoy John Kerry.
(2023-07-21). China unveils ship meteorological routing center in Beijing. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration unveiled its meteorological routing center in Beijing on Thursday.
(2023-07-21). First man tried in Hong Kong for insulting national anthem sentenced to 3 months in jail. ecns.cn A man has been sentenced to three months in prison in HKSAR on Thursday for replacing the national anthem with a song associated with the 2019 Hong Kong riots in a video showing a Hong Kong athlete celebrating his victory at the Tokyo Olympics.
(2023-07-21). Wild Asian elephants spotted in Yunnan Province. ecns.cn A total of 43 wild Asian elephants were recently spotted approaching residential areas in Mohan town, Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2023-07-21). Italy recovers stolen letter from Christopher Columbus found in US. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Italy recovered a letter from Christopher Columbus to the Catholic King and Queen of Spain, which was stolen from the Marciana National Library in Venice nearly 40 years ago.
(2023-07-21). Not even remittances can save El Salvador from poverty. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) At least two of ten Salvadoran families who receive remittances from the United States and other countries are in a state of poverty, El Salvador's Multipurpose Household Survey (EHPM) reported.
(2023-07-21). Destinos Gaviota 2023, a key for tourism in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The 5th Edition of the Destinos Gaviota 2003 Tourist Exchange, scheduled for October, is in the foreground of travel agencies and tour operators that work with Cuba. This criterion is supported by the main specialists in the sector, who are interested in being up to date with the news regarding trips to Cuba.
(2023-07-21). Africa's path to socialism By: Tanupriya Singh. midwesternmarx.com 
200 delegates from 40 organizations are gathering in South Africa for the "Dilemmas of Humanity: Pan African Dialogues to Build Socialism" conference. For the next four days, progressive movements and organizations will discuss the challenges posed by capitalism, and articulate the socialist way forward On Monday, July 17, 200 delegates from progressive organizations, political parties, people's movements, and trade unions across the African continent will gather in Bel …
(2023-07-21). COMMUNISTS CONDEMN DEATH THREATS AGAINST BROTHERS ALEXANDER AND MIKHAIL KONONOVICH IN UKRAINE By: MLToday. midwesternmarx.com 
Communist Party of Ireland Statement: Solidarity with Aleksander Kononovich and his brother Mikhail Kononovich The Communist Party of Ireland joins communist parties and other leftist and progressive forces around the world in condemning the death threats, persecution and other forms of ongoing intimidation against communist youth leaders Aleksander Kononovich and his brother Mikhail Kononovich who are under house arrest in Ukraine.Following the onset of the proxy NATO war against R …
(2023-07-21). Thousands of actors join picket lines in Los Angeles and New York By: David Walsh. midwesternmarx.com 
The strike by tens of thousands of US film and television actors officially began Friday. The actors, members of the Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), have now joined the 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), on strike since May 2.The actors and writers are striking against the cabal of giant film and television production companies organized in the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over fundamental …
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Extreme heat continues to cause issues across the country and the globe. Excessive heat warnings are out in many areas, including the Phoenix area where the forecast is for highs approaching 120-degrees this weekend. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Over the past 30 years, extreme heat has claimed more lives in America than any other weather-related hazard, including flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning, according…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: How heat affects medication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Finding ways to keep your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, and so is ensuring your medications aren't exposed to extreme heat. Scott Hall, a Mayo Clinic pharmacist, says medications can become degraded during temperature changes. He says some medications also can cause heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7hM14G0Z__Y 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. Temperature can impact…
(2023-07-21). Consumer Health: What is glioblastoma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glioblastoma Awareness Day will be observed Wednesday, July 19, which makes this a good time to learn about one of the most complex, deadly and treatment-resistant cancers. More than 14,490 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023, according to the National Brain Tumor Society, and 10,000 people in the U.S. will die of the disease. The five-year survival rate is 6.9%, and the median length of survival is eight months. Glioblastoma, also…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Invest now for better heart health later. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women — in the U.S. and around the globe. Overall, men over 45 and women over 55 are more likely to have a heart attack than those who are younger. Dr. Rekha (RAY-ka) Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says it's crucial to invest now in your heart health for better heart health later. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-UMpbooHDbQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in…
(2023-07-21). Science Saturday: A novel testing approach for newly identified VEXAS syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org VEXAS syndrome is a severe autoinflammatory disease that results in a spectrum of rheumatologic and hematologic conditions. Mostly affecting men over age 50, VEXAS is caused by somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene of blood cells, which is a gene located in the X chromosome. Until just a few years ago, patients presenting with features of VEXAS syndrome were not unified under a specific diagnosis. The underlying cause of newly identified VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory,…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. "About 50% of women have…
(2023-07-21). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic discovery leads to diagnoses of 9 people with rare form of muscular dystrophy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nine people around the world who have been living with unexplained, muscular dystrophy-like symptoms may now have an answer for what is causing the progressive muscle weakness in their body's mid-section, arms and legs. In a new discovery, a collaborative team of scientists led by researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has pinpointed alterations in a single gene deep inside these people's genetic blueprint as the root cause of their ultra-rare disorder, known as limb-girdle muscular…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Proper posture and body alignment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17. Does it really matter if I'm slouching a bit? ANSWER: Though it may seem annoying, your grandmother is correct in that good posture supports good health. And starting good habits now, though it requires conscious effort, can help you…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Plant-based diet is encouraged for patients with cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For patients diagnosed with cancer, is there one diet that is better than another? Dr. Dawn Mussallem, an integrative health specialist at Mayo Clinic, says it's not about one food or diet, but rather a dietary pattern that emphasizes a predominant plant-based diet that is high in fiber. And, Dr. Mussallem says, 97% of Americans aren't getting enough fiber. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R0SBgxhZfFU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions. Dr. Lauren Cornell, a Mayo Clinic breast medicine specialist, says there are many ways people can benefit from seeing a breast medicine expert. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? youtu.be/sU7I61tnxZA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2023-07-21). Alzheimer's drug lecanemab granted full approval by FDA, Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is there a wrong way — or time — to nap? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am retired, and although I generally enjoy less hectic days now, I keep busy. Part of my routine includes trying to squeeze in a nap on most afternoons. My wife tells me that I'm doing it wrong because I often wake up groggy. Is there a wrong way — or time — to nap? ANSWER: Closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea. It…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Effects of hot weather, humidity on blood pressure, heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm retired and enjoy spending time outdoors in my garden and kayaking with my family. I have high blood pressure, which has been managed by medication for nearly 10 years. Recently I've noticed that I develop a headache, nausea and sometimes dizziness after a few hours in the heat and sun. What is causing these symptoms? ANSWER: Weather can play a role in triggering certain health problems. High temperatures and high humidity are two…
(2023-07-21). Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause is a risk factor for painful condition, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains LONDON — Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome. Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes the painful condition, how it is diagnosed and why doctors sometimes fight its…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon performs innovative endoscopic spinal fusion surgery, advancing minimally invasive care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Delivering more minimally invasive and robotic surgery options to patients is something Dr. Mohamad Bydon, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, has been helping to lead. He recently performed Mayo Clinic's first endoscopic spinal fusion surgery, which combines the use of robotics and an endoscope to deliver safer, more effective surgeries that are minimally invasive and allow for faster recovery times. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NDwi7_2TPLQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been named one of the best places to work for people with disabilities by the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation's largest disability rights organization, and Disability: IN, the global business disability inclusion network. Mayo Clinic received a score of 100 — the highest score possible — on the Disability Equality Index to achieve the recognition. The Disability Equality Index survey includes new questions each year to evaluate whether companies are adopting emerging…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic researchers pave the way for individualized obesity therapy, tailoring interventions to a person's needs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a pilot study of 165 people, Mayo Clinic researchers looked at the effectiveness of two different approaches to weight loss: a standard lifestyle intervention and individualized therapy. The standard lifestyle intervention included a reduced diet, exercise and behavior therapy. The individualized approach was based on phenotypes and included different interventions depending on the person's predominant underlying cause of obesity. A diet based on phenotypes considers a person's genetic and phenotypic characteristics to create a…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic expert weighs in on WHO labeling aspartame sweetener as low, but possible, cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A popular artificial sweetener that's widely found in sugar-free foods and beverages is being labeled as a possible cancer risk by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO's cancer research agency, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), determined aspartame to be a possible carcinogen after reviewing and assessing the potential carcinogenic effect of the sweetener, but says it's safe to consume in limited amounts. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and…
(2023-07-21). CAR-T cell therapy restores hope for leukemia patient. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jon Stahlecker had exhausted all treatment options and lost hope of surviving chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) before Mayo Clinic offered him chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) in a clinical trial. "We got all our affairs in order. I was trying to see as many people and relatives as I could," says Stahlecker. "We had bought land to build a house but put that on hold. When you think you may only have…
(2023-07-21). Understanding effects of heat on mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Irritability is a common side effect of heat. A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer as well. "A study of over 2 million people found an increased visit rate or incidence of people going to the emergency department with psychiatric and mental health-related concerns during…
(2023-07-21). Parlamento cubano examina temas del desarrollo económico-social. telesurtv.net La aprobación del Código Penal Militar incide en el fortalecimiento de la justicia militar, la capacidad y disposición formativa de las instituciones armadas del país.
(2023-07-21). Cumbre iberoamericana de movilidad humana inicia en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El evento contará con la participación de delegaciones internacionales vinculadas a defensorías del pueblo.
(2023-07-21). Alaud en la India deja al menos cinco muertos y heridos. telesurtv.net Este deslizamiento ocurrió en el horario de la noche, en el distrito de Raigad, después de las intensas lluvias que azotaron el lugar.
(2023-07-21). Muere menor de edad tras ataque de dron ucraniano contra Crimea. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales introdujeron el régimen de situación de emergencia en la localidad afectada de Razdólnoye.
(2023-07-21). Convocan marchas en Argentina a 47 años de la Noche del Apagón. telesurtv.net En Jujuy se llevará cabo la "40 Marcha del Apagón del Terror" desde Calilegua a Libertador General San Martín.
(2023-07-21). Anfitrionas de Mundial de Fútbol (f) vencen en su primer partido. telesurtv.net El equipo de las neozelandesas venció a Noruega, que no pudo encontrar su mejor forma ante la presión de su rival.
(2023-07-21). Colombianos se movilizan en apoyo al Gobierno de Petro. telesurtv.net Trabajadores se movilizarán en todo el país para respaldar las reformas laboral, pensional y a la salud que serán presentadas ante el Congreso.
(2023-07-21). Lula critica a presidente chileno por exigir visión más dura contra Rusia. telesurtv.net "Posiblemente, la falta de costumbre de participar en estas reuniones hace que el joven sea más sediento", afirmó Lula.
(2023-07-21). Tiroteo deja cinco muertos en San Vicente y las Granadinas. telesurtv.net La Policía local precisó que las víctimas corresponden a cuatro hombres adultos y un menor de 13 años.
(2023-07-21). Anuncian nuevas movilizaciones contra Gobierno y Congreso peruanos. telesurtv.net Esta tarde habrá nuevas movilizaciones en Lima (capital). Se convocó a una marcha nacional para el sábado 22 de julio.
(2023-07-21). Rusia prorroga medidas contra sanciones de Occidente hasta 2025. telesurtv.net Se extiende por otros dos años la vigencia de estas contramedidas comerciales, adoptadas por Moscú ante las medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas por Occidente.
(2023-07-21). Restituyamos el voto popular, libertad para Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net ¿Se vive en estos momentos una crisis de legitimidad de la decisión popular o una crisis respecto al control del poder político? ¿Es un momento electoral o de defensa de la decisión popular? ¿Corresponde a los golpistas y a quienes perdieron las elecciones en 2021 definir los destinos del país o al pueblo organizado? ¿Qué significó el arribo del profesor Pedro Castillo Terrones al gobierno del Perú?
(2023-07-21). Ecuador y EE. UU. firman memorando en materia de seguridad. telesurtv.net Presidencia ecuatoriana aseguró que se prevé el intercambio de información para combatir grupos armados y narcotráfico.
(2023-07-21). Suben a 20 fallecidos por deslave en Colombia. telesurtv.net Militares, bomberos y miembros de otras entidades estatales, que suman más de 400 rescatistas, buscan sobrevivientes del desastre, ocurrido la noche del lunes.
(2023-07-21). Junta Electoral de España aumenta plazo para el voto por correo. telesurtv.net Las Oficinas de Correos indicaron que hasta el plazo se estiende hasta el viernes 21 de julio a las 14H00 (hora local).
(2023-07-21). Sindicatos argentinos realizan paro en defensa de sus derechos. telesurtv.net Dichos sindicatos ratificaron sus planes de lucha tras el fracaso de las negociaciones con las cámaras empresariales.
(2023-07-21). Canadian autoworkers at General Motors' CAMI plant forced to rely on food banks amid massive attacks on wages and conditions during electric vehicle transition. wsws.org The 170,000 autoworkers in all the other operations of the Detroit Three in Canada and the United States who face—or will face—EV retooling programs, would do well to learn the lessons of the CAMI experience.
(2023-07-21). 70 years after armistice: It's time to end the Korean War! greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-21). In Jenin, as Elsewhere, Netanyahu Knows He Can Count on Washington's Complicity. thenation.com As America's nonresponse to the attack on Jenin demonstrates, support for Israeli apartheid is fully bipartisan.
(2023-07-21). Dogs, Squirrels, the West and Prigozhin. sonar21.com 
I am a dog lover. I have two Rottweilers. And as smart and athletic as my dogs are, they fail to understand that their chance of nabbing a pesky squirrel…
(2023-07-21). Israel's Apartheid Versus South Africa's Apartheid: The U.S. Congress Is More Unanimously Supportive of Israel's Apartheid Than It Was Of South Africa's. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse On Wednesday, July 19th, the Asian-American Sharon Zhang headlined "Only 9 House Reps Vote Against Resolution Denying Israeli…
(2023-07-21). Israeli blockade of Gaza threatens the lives of cancer patients. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The lack of medicines caused by Israel's blockade threatens the lives of over 9,000 cancer patients in the Gaza Strip, the health authorities denounced.
(2023-07-21). Malaysian Prime Minister concludes visit to Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, is concluding a two-day official visit to Vietnam aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and in particular the strategic association agreed upon back in 2015.
(2023-07-21). Russia destroys residence of foreign instructors in Nikolaev. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) A recent Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Nikolaev destroyed a hotel where foreign military instructors were residing, said the coordinator of clandestine groups in the city, Sergei Lebedev.
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is Takayasu's arteritis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You've been feeling fatigued, lost a little weight, and had some muscle aches and pains, and your doctor can't determine what's wrong. What seem like symptoms of a common cold could actually be early signs of something called vasculitis, a group of disorders of the blood vessels that often go undiagnosed for years. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jason Howland explores one of the rarer forms of vasculitis, Takayasu's arteritis. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Facial drooping in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and I recently noticed our 5-year-old daughter was having difficulty blinking and eating, and one side of her face was drooping. The pediatrician referred us to a plastic surgeon who diagnosed her with facial paralysis. What is facial paralysis and what are the treatment options? Will this require surgery? ANSWER: Facial paralysis occurs when you cannot move some or all of the facial muscles. It can affect one or both sides of…
(2023-07-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Keeping kids safe outside during summer play. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents' list. There is one place Mayo Clinic's Dr. Steven Maher hopes they don't have to visit — and that's the emergency medicine department. From wearing bike helmets to keeping kids hydrated, Dr. Maher says there are a few things you can do to help keep kids safe during summer play. Watch: The…
(2023-07-21). Drug to prevent RSV in babies approved: What you need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A drug to protect infants and babies from RSV has been approved by the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug to help protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The medication, given as a single-dose injection prior to or during RSV season, is a monoclonal antibody. It is intended for babies born during or entering their first RSV season and for children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe…
(2023-07-21). Comrade Tongogara, who dedicated his life to the cause of freedom. thecommunists.org Lalkar is sad to announce the death of Comrade Tongogara, who breathed his last on 11 May this year. Born Danny Morrell on 6 February 1942, he adopted the name Tongogara after the great Zimbabwean fighter Josiah Tongogara who fought for the liberation of Zimbabwe from the clutches of the racist white minority regime of …
(2023-07-21). Donetsk communist leader: 'No democracy in Ukraine'. thecommunists.org Steve Sweeney interviews Boris Litinov, head of the Donetsk republican branch of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. Topics discussed range from Comrade Litinov's views on the split in the international communist movement over the war in Ukraine, his thoughts on the effect of western propaganda on the communist and trade union organisations in …
(2023-07-21). Cuban Parliament debates on food, prices and energy. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The 10th Legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power (parliament) today debates transcendental issues for the population such as food, price control and the national energy system.
(2023-07-21). Cuban university to participate in international trade fair. plenglish.com Cienfuegos, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The University of Cienfuegos "Carlos Rafael Rodríguez" will participate in the International Fair "ExpoSur 2023", from September 14 to 17 in this city, where it will show its professional services to national and foreign visitors.
(2023-07-21). EU mission condemns harassment of STE and Semilla party in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Yesterday, the European Union election observation mission (Moeue) strongly condemned the harassment of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (SET) and the Semilla movement by the Attorney General's Office.
(2023-07-21). Federal agents arrest 27 people for fraud in Puerto Rico. plenglish.com San Juan, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Yesterday, U.S. Secret Service agents arrested 27 people in Puerto Rico linked to a fraud scheme for aid distributed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
(2023-07-21). Pastors for Peace Solidarity Project tours Cuban province. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Yesterday, Members of the XXXIII Caravan Pastors for Peace, from the United States, toured historical sites in the eastern province of Granma, protagonist, along with neighboring Santiago de Cuba, of the Moncada liberation deed.
(2023-07-21). Police aggression against Haitian journalist denounced. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Yesterday, the digital platform Vant Bèf Info denounced the police aggression against the media journalist Pierre Daniel Lamartinière when he was covering the protests calling for the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
(2023-07-21). Putin describes the Arctic as important for Russia's defense. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The Arctic Ocean area is a strategically important region for Russia from the point of view of defense and resources, declared today the president of the Eurasian country, Vladimir Putin.
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(2023-07-20). Sudan: Kids Joining Militia for Money and Spoils. telesurenglish.net Recruitment operations are being carried out in the outlying areas of the capital, Khartoum. According to testimonies given to Al Jazeera by young returnees from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), whose ages range from 14 to 20 years, the objective of participating in the fighting is to obtain money and spoils of war. | Related: | One of the returning soldiers confirmed to the media that "recruitment is taking place in abundance in the areas south of Khartoum: Al…
(2023-07-20). Extreme Wave of Heat Hit Puerto Rico. telesurenglish.net According to a report issued by EFE, specialists from the National Meteorological Center report an unusual increase in temperatures in recent years on the Caribbean island. | Related: | Guillermo Bengochea, a worker at a Puerto Rican weather station, assured that in his 10 years of working at the station, the sensation of heat has been increasing, especially in the last two years. | "Mornings at this time of year used to be much cooler…
(2023-07-20). Lula Sanctions Food Purchase Program for Small Producers. telesurenglish.net Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned on Thursday the Food Acquisition Program (PAA) and the Solidarity Kitchens Program. At least 30% of public purchases of food products must be made from small farmers. | RELATED: | "The government is investing in the quality of food for the Brazilian people; it is investing so that they have the right to the necessary calories and proteins, so that children c…
(2023-07-20). Jamaica: Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment. telesurenglish.net The main director of gender affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sports, Sharon Coburn Robinson, said that "the employer has the responsibility to inform all workers that sexual harassment is prohibited and that there is a zero tolerance approach for any form of sexual harassment in the workplace," she reported during statements to the press. | Sexual Harassment Prevention and Protection Act in Jamaica. Jul. 20, 2023.
(2023-07-20). Egypt: Activist Pardoned One Day After Conviction. telesurenglish.net Egypt's president Abdul Fattah Al-Sissi pardoned human rights activist and researcher Patrick Zaki and his lawyer, Moahmed el-Baqer, a day after Zaki was sentenced to three years in prison over an online article he wrote describing discrimination against Egypt's Coptic Christian minority. | Related: | The courts impose sentences on Zaki in a national emergency situation, and although the state of emergency was lifted in 2021, the trials c…
(2023-07-20). Drop the charges on the Tampa 5! workers.org 
Actions held July 12 in front of New York City Hall, shown, and in 13 other cities demanded "Justice for the Tampa 5!" and "Drop the charges on the Tampa 5!" The Tampa 5 were brutally arrested at a March 6 campus protest, organized by Students for a Democratic Society . . . |
(2023-07-20). Reprieve for framed Lucasville Uprising defendant Keith Lamar. workers.org 
Keith Lamar is one of five prisoners on Ohio's death row who were framed on murder charges after the 1993 Lucasville prison rebellion. When his legal appeals were exhausted, he was scheduled for execution — state-sponsored lynching — on Nov. 16, 2023. In mid-July, his execution was delayed until Jan. . . . |
(2023-07-20). Sports betting is a tax on fans—and a ticking time bomb. therealnews.com 
It was once taken from granted that gambling and professional sports could never mix, for the sake of the fans and the integrity of the games themselves. Those days are long gone. Smartphones have made sports betting more accessible and widespread than ever—and tech companies and sports leagues are in cahoots to reap the profits. Edge of Sports takes aim at this regressive and dangerous turn in the world of professional sports, asking what happens to the games we love when a scandal inevitably strikes. | Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino | Post-Production: Taylor Hebden Audio | Post-…
(2023-07-20). DeSantis sued for 'aggressive campaign' against former felons seeking to restore voting rights. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in A voting rights group on Wednesday sued Republican Florida Gov.
(2023-07-20). Athletes boycotted games in 2020 to demand racial justice. Where's the fire gone? therealnews.com 
The growth of the Black Lives Matter movement through the 2010s catalyzed a resurgence of Black activism in professional sports that had its climax in 2020 with the athletes' boycott following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Just a few years later, this energy seems to have dissipated. What happened, and how can we comprehend these recent events in the longer arc of Black activism in sports? Sports journalist and author Howard Bryant joins Dave Zirin on Edge of Sports for a look at the build-up to 2020 and how many athletes' politics were co-opted in the aftermath. | Later in the show, Zirin shares some 'Choic…
(2023-07-20). Free Pedro Castillo! Down with Boularte Regime! All Power to the People of Peru! (With Clau O'Brien Mosocoso). podcasters.spotify.com Peace everyone! | Sorry for the delay, but finally here goes the episode with Clau O'Brien Moscoso! We discuss the issues happening in Peru right now surrounding the illegal detainment and abuse of Pedro Castillo, the democratically elected president of Peru, and the subsequent coup by Dina Boularte, the reactionary Congress, and the US-backed forces. We speak about what has happened since the detaining of Castillo, what the people all calling for, upcoming events and organizing that is happening, and ways in which folks in the US can and should get involved and organize themselves!
(2023-07-20). Glenn Greenwald: France Descends Into Authoritarianism Following Protests. scheerpost.com 
By Glenn Greenwald / Rumble Following the recent protests against police in France, the French government has taken steps to implement increasingly repressive measures in the forms of mass surveillance and the rhetoric endorsement of online censorship.
(2023-07-20). Barbie Is on the Picket Line. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-20). The Dynamics of War Insanity: NATO's Ukraine Roulette. scheerpost.com 
By Alfred de Zayas / CounterPunch Deliberate provocations of a nuclear rival, coups d'état, colour revolutions, broken promises, broken treaties, escalation of tensions, demonization, invective, double-standards — all this while asserting adherence to international legal norms and playing innocent about our aggressions, our violations of the Hague and Geneva Conventions, of articles 1(2)[1], 2(3)[2], 2(4)[3] and 39[4] of …
(2023-07-20). The World Needs a New Development Theory That Does Not Trap the Poor in Poverty. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In June, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Solutions Network published its Sustainable Development Report 2023, which tracks the progress of the 193 member states towards attaining the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 'From 2015 to 2019', the network wrote, 'the world made some progress on the SDGs, although this was already …
(2023-07-20). From Affirmative Action To Reparations: Bridging Racial Economic Inequality. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-20). The Hype of Nuclear 'Renaissance'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-20). 175+ Groups Urge Biden to Immediately Enact New Student Debt Cancellation Plan. scheerpost.com 
"Restarting the fundamentally broken student loan system without first delivering on the relief promised to borrowers remains a grave mistake, and will only exacerbate already dire economic situations for millions."
(2023-07-20). 58% Depressed: The Racism of Israel's Apartheid Regime Toward Palestinians Shows in Their Mental Health. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — While the Democrats in Washington, D.C. conduct a bizarre debate about whether Israel is a racist state, The World Bank has released some findings from its The Palestinian Psychological Conditions Survey (PPCS). They are summarized by Alia Aghajanian, Arden Finn, Gianluca Mele, and Nadir Mohammed. In a survey …
(2023-07-20). Migration and the Shadow of War. tomdispatch.com Seeking news coverage about the Adriana, the boat crowded with some 700 people migrating to Europe to seek a better life that sank in mid-June off the coast of Greece, I googled "migrant ship" and got 483,000 search results in one second. Most of the people aboard the Adriana had drowned in the Mediterranean, among them about 100 children. I did a similar search for the Titan submersible which disappeared the same week in the North Atlantic. That kludged-together pseudo-submarine was taking four wealthy men and the 19-year-old son of one of them to view the ruins of the famed passenger ship, the Titanic. They all…
(2023-07-20). La OTAN está situando al mundo al borde del abismo. globalizacion.ca La Plataforma contra las Bases Militares y la OTAN de Cádiz denuncia que la cumbre de la OTAN está situando al mundo al borde del abismo. La cumbre de la OTAN, celebrada en Vilna (Lituania), durante los días 11 y…
(2023-07-20). Argentina — Fabricantes de piqueteros. globalizacion.ca Vivimos tiempos violentos, cuando una nueva y cruenta fase de acumulación originaria tiene lugar en Latinoamérica y el Caribe, ante una inédita concentración de poder, riqueza e influencia social en manos de un grupo cada vez más reducido de la…
(2023-07-20). 9/11 and Covid Hoaxes: Disguising Bioweapons as "Medical Cures" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Trinity's Shadow: First Atomic Bomb Named Trinity. Terrifying Predicament that Many Wish to Ignore. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). "The Weaponization of the Federal Government": The FBI's Collaboration with a Compromised Ukrainian Intelligence Agency to Censor American Speech. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). "Empire of Lies". Dr. Paul Craig Roberts. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). How COVID Shots Pose National Security Issues. "Warning the Military of what was happening to Army Personnel". globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Cuba Within the Wider Latin American and Caribbean Region. libya360.wordpress.com Susana Hurlich Now, more than ever, it is important that we understand Cuba within the context of developments within the Latin American, Caribbean and indeed world arena. Our solidarity work with and on behalf of Cuba must include giving a greater visibility to what's happening in the region, especially to initiatives that are virtually invisible…
(2023-07-20). Nahel's France: Neo-Colonized and Pan-African Voices Speak Up. libya360.wordpress.com Julia Wright The police killing of Nahel M. in France cannot be properly analyzed outside of the context of French colonialism and neo-colonialism. Two days ago, my client told me he was thinking of committing suicide because his profession has been attacked for two to three weeks now even though he is convinced he acted…
(2023-07-20). Africa is Burning! DRC in Environmental Crisis. libya360.wordpress.com Jody Roumain "No matter what they say now about highways and hospitals and penicillin, whatever was done in those colonies was not done for the natives. And the Belgians may not know this, but the natives do. What happened was very simple." "You cannot walk into a country and stay there as long as the…
(2023-07-20). Lord of the Underworld: Meet the Paratrooper from North Carolina who Helped Orchestrate the War in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Evan Reif Brian Boyenger [Source: foreigncombatants.ru] One of the great mysteries surrounding the Maidan coup and the civil war which has followed is how the rabble of soccer hooligans and neo-Nazis who orchestrated the coup were able to become an army capable of subjugating the nation so quickly. Despite Western narratives, the Maidan was a…
(2023-07-20). Cuba Condemns Ongoing US Occupation of Guantanamo Bay. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Marques Cuba soldiers in the Frontier Brigade that defends Cuba outside of the US-occupied Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Soldiers stand outside a sign commemorating Ramon Lopez Peña, a Cuban Frontier Brigade soldier martyred by US forces (Photo: Tony Hernández Mena/Cuban Parliament) Since 1898, the US has controlled the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, an "illegally…
(2023-07-20). Why the Ukraine Conflict Will Unravel NATO and Biden. libya360.wordpress.com Radhika Desai The proxy war on Russia is the centre piece of Biden's foreign policy of uniting the world's 'democracies' against 'autocracies', particularly China and Russia. He boasts repeatedly of uniting US allies, most in NATO, as never before. Though the real unity is spotty at best, until recently, the rhetoric seemed to work. No…
(2023-07-20). BLM Protesters Victimized by New York City Police Win $13 Million Settlement. truthout.org New York City has agreed to a record-breaking settlement of more than $13 million in the civil rights lawsuit brought on behalf of nearly 1,300 people who were abused and arrested by police during the George Floyd uprisings of 2020 — one of the most expensive payouts ever awarded in a lawsuit over mass arrests. The lawsuit, brought by lawyers associated with the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) — New… |
(2023-07-20). Federal Judge Extends Statewide His Previous Order Blocking Florida's Drag Ban. truthout.org A federal judge has rebuked efforts by the state of Florida to block an injunction on the state's ban on drag show performances. The order from U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell on Wednesday means Florida officials are now barred from enforcing a ban on venues that host drag shows in places where children may be present or nearby, pending the outcome of a lawsuit from one restaurant in the… |
(2023-07-20). Infant Deaths Rose by 12 Percent in Texas Amid Abortion Ban. truthout.org In the first year of abortion being nearly fully banned in Texas, infant mortality rose for the first time in seven years, nearly entirely undoing years of progress on infant mortality in a single year, new data shows. According to preliminary data obtained from the Texas Department of State Health Services by CNN, infant mortality increased by 11.5 percent in 2022 over the previous year. Overall… |
(2023-07-20). Woman Suing Over Texas Abortion Ban Vomits on Stand Recounting Baby's Death. truthout.org A hearing in a lawsuit over Texas's abortion ban was put on pause on Wednesday after a woman who recounted her traumatic pregnancy and birth threw up during her heart-wrenching testimony. In a county courthouse in Austin, Texas, Samantha Casiano took the stand to describe how she was denied an abortion after learning that her baby had a fatal condition, forcing her to carry and give birth to a non… |
(2023-07-20). Florida Will Require Students to Learn Enslaved People "Benefited" From Slavery. truthout.org The Florida Board of Education has approved new curriculum standards for lessons on Black history that racial justice advocates and educators say will whitewash the brutality of white supremacy and slavery in the U.S. The board will now require teachers to tell middle school students that enslaved people gained a "personal benefit" from the skills they learned under slavery before the Civil War. |
(2023-07-20). Trump May Be Charged With Law Enacted to Stop Terrorism Against Black Voters. truthout.org Special counsel Jack Smith's letter informing former President Donald Trump that he is the target of the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation signaled that he could be charged with a civil rights law that dates back to…
(2023-07-20). Investment Industry Pours Cash Into Kyrsten Sinema's Leadership PAC. truthout.org After preserving a tax benefit for investment managers last year, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) continues to rely on investment industry donors as she faces a Democratic challenger in a possible 2024 re-election campaign. In the second quarter this year, private equity, hedge fund, and venture capital executives streamed dozens of four-figure donations to Sinema's campaign… |
(2023-07-20). DeSantis-Aligned Super PAC Uses AI to Imitate Trump's Voice. truthout.org A political action committee aligned with GOP presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) has used Artificial Intelligence in an attack ad against former President Donald Trump. A voice that sounds a lot like Trump's (who is also running for president next year) is featured in the ad, which was produced by Never Back Down, a super PAC that supports DeSantis for president. |
(2023-07-20). Victims of Migrant Boat Tragedy Are Casualties of the US "War on Terror" truthout.org Seeking news coverage about the Adriana, the boat crowded with some 700 people migrating to Europe to seek a better life that sank in mid-June off the coast of Greece, I googled "migrant ship" and got 483,000 search results in one second. Most of the people aboard the Adriana had drowned in the Mediterranean, among them about 100 children. I did a similar search for the Titan submersible which… |
(2023-07-20). Wisconsin Teacher Fired for Protesting School's Ban on Hit Song "Rainbowland" truthout.org We speak with first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel, who was fired last week for a viral tweet in which she criticized the Waukesha, Wisconsin, board of education's decision to ban her students from singing "Rainbowland" during a school concert earlier this year. The hit song about inclusivity by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton includes the lyrics "We are rainbows, me and you / Every color, every hue / |
(2023-07-20). Union Warns House GOP Proposal May Put Social Security Administration in Crisis. truthout.org A union representing more than 750,000 federal employees warned Wednesday that the House GOP's proposed cuts to the Social Security Administration for the coming fiscal year would deeply harm the already strained and understaffed agency, potentially forcing it to close offices and slash service hours. Such impacts would "devastate the agency's ability to serve the American public," Julie Tippens… |
(2023-07-20). Climate Crisis Makes Us Recognize Our Limits; Disability Culture Can Show Us How. truthout.org The smoke caught most people by surprise. Communities in California and along the West Coast have been contending with intense fire seasons for years. But for many of us living in New York City, Washington D.C. and along the East Coast, the toxic haze from wildfires raging across Canada was a visceral reminder that climate change isn't simply hovering on some future horizon. It's here now… |
(2023-07-20). Bizarre and Dangerous Utopian Ideology Has Quietly Taken Hold of Tech World. truthout.org "It's really important for people to understand what this bundle of ideologies is, because it's become so hugely influential, and is shaping our world right now, and will continue to shape it for the foreseeable future," says philosopher and historian Émile P. Torres. In this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes and Torres discuss what activists should know about longtermism and TESCREAL. |
(2023-07-20). White City Innovation District hosts ClimateTech Summit. imperial.ac.uk Policymakers, academics, corporate players and innovative scaleups explore the potential of the UK's climate technology sector at the Jawdrop Summit.
(2023-07-20). Could mink farms be the source of the next flu pandemic? imperial.ac.uk Urgent action is needed to address the significant risk posed by fur farms for the emergence of future viral pandemics, Imperial scientists warn.
(2023-07-20). Progressives in the UK protest Tory government's anti-refugee policies. peoplesdispatch.org The notorious Illegal Migration Bill pushed by the Tories was passed by the UK parliament and received royal assent on July 20. It has been fiercely opposed by a activist groups and leftist forces…
(2023-07-20). Political prisoners Patrick Zaki and Mohamed el-Baqer are free. peoplesdispatch.org Patrick George Zaki had been sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday while Mohamed el-Baqer, the lawyer of Alaa Abdel Fattah, was serving a four-year term. Rights organizations have urged Egypt to free all political prisoners…
(2023-07-20). Sierra Club Workers Challenge Leadership's Greenwashing 'Apartheid Tours'. mintpressnews.com 
In June, members of the Sierra Club unit of the Progressive Workers Union (PWU) passed a resolution pledging solidarity with the Palestinian people as the environmental organization pushes forward with its planned trips to Israel. | The workers' resolution puts its words into action by ensuring union funds aren't investing in Israel's settler enterprise and contributing to the oppression of Palestinians. It also calls for establishing a Palestine solidarity committee to foster relationships with Palestinian-led organizations and help educate members on the connections between Palestine and Indigenous struggles in…
(2023-07-20). Isaac Herzog's Visit to Congress: A Showcase of Apartheid Apologetics. mintpressnews.com On the fallout from Isaac Herzog's visit to Washington and the pathetic display of apartheid apologetics borne of a single congresswoman's bravery to dare call Israel what it is: a racist state.
(2023-07-20). 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.
(2023-07-20). Machado Confirms Neoliberal Agenda at Council of the Americas Forum. orinocotribune.com María Corina Machado, the far-right pre candidate for Venezuela's primary elections, reiterated her neoliberal agenda as she spoke about her hopes to run for the presidency. Machado is currently unable to hold public office in Venezuela due to her efforts to overthrow the country's democratically elected president. | This Tuesday, July 18, Machado presented her "Economic Plan of Government" at a virtual event organized by the far-right think tank
(2023-07-20). Lebanon's 2006 Victory Demolished 'Israel's' 'Deterrence Capacity' and Led to Today's Resistance. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Jul 16, 2023 | "Israel" now finds itself surrounded by a united Resistance to the North and South, while it fails to prevent the development of a new Resistance stronghold inside the occupied West Bank | The victory of Lebanon, in forcing the Israeli occupation army to withdraw and flee Lebanese territory, in the war of 2006, not only represented the first defeat inflicted on the Zionist Entity by an Arab force but also built a deterrence capacity against the occupying regime. This led the Israeli military to focus on the Resistance forces in the Gaza Strip, which would eventually develo…
(2023-07-20). India's Foreign Policy Dilemma: Counter or Cooperate With China? orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-20). Venezuela Begins Using Russia's MIR Cards on Margarita Island. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-20). Venezuela's Non-Energy Exports Reach $3 Billion in 2023. orinocotribune.com According to data from the Venezuelan Exporters Association (AVEX), Venezuela's exports—excluding the energy sector—have reached approximately $3 billion so far in 2023. | AVEX president, Ramón Goyo, According to Goyo, Venezuela's main markets are the European Union, the United States—whose governments maintain illegal sanctions against Venezuela[m…
(2023-07-20). Dave Ward and Mick Lynch: Birds of a feather. wsws.org Workers are experiencing firsthand that the RMT and CWU, promoted as "left" unions, are no different from any other union in their collusion with the employers and their sabotage of any effective fightback against the corporate-government assault.
(2023-07-20). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Strike at French weekly Le Journal du Dimanche against imposition of far-right editor into fourth week; protests by pensioners and workers including teachers in Shiraz and Haft Tappeh sugar cane workers continue in Iran; mass protests in Kenya over cost-of-living crisis met with police violence…
(2023-07-20). Lutte Ouvrière covers up police repression of French riot protests. wsws.org The pseudo-left group Lutte Ouvrière has reacted to the recent riots sparked by the killing of a 17-year-old youth by police by denouncing working-class youth.
(2023-07-20). Stellantis Kokomo workers discuss fight for rank-and-file control of contract fight. wsws.org After decades' of betrayals by the UAW bureaucracy, workers in the union president's home area are looking for a new way to fight.
(2023-07-20). Rents soaring to record levels in Australia. wsws.org With real wages being cut and the cost of living rising across the board, rents have grown over the past 12 months at some of the fastest rates on record.
(2023-07-20). Taiwanese presidential contender to make provocative US "stop-overs" wsws.org Taiwan's vice-president, Lai Ching-teh, who is also a candidate in next January's presidential election, is making a trip to the Americas next month that is likely to further exacerbate tensions with China.
(2023-07-20). Michigan attorney general indicts 16 Republicans in 2020 fake elector scheme. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Michigan attorney general announced felony charges against 16 Republicans, who signed their names to a slate of false presidential electors aimed at switching the outcome of the state's presidential vote from Biden to Trump in December 2020.
(2023-07-20). Teamsters hold rally in Los Angeles as negotiations re-start at UPS. wsws.org Striking film and television workers, many who have been on the picket lines for weeks, joined UPS workers at the rally.
(2023-07-20). German government pushes the militarisation of schools and conscription of young people. wsws.org A central element of the return of German militarism is the complete orientation of society towards war, including at home.
(2023-07-20). Trump's imminent indictment: The political issues. wsws.org Special counsel Smith's letter at once reflects and intensifies an unprecedented crisis of the US political system, under conditions where the Biden administration has committed the US to expanding the war against Russia in Ukraine into a global war of indefinite duration.
(2023-07-20). Death Toll Rises to 16 From Landslide in India. telesurenglish.net The death toll from a landslide in Raigad district in southwestern India's Maharashtra state has risen to 16, India's National Disaster Response Force said Thursday. | RELATED: | A senior official of the National Disaster Response Force said 16 lifeless bodies have been recovered. The official said rescue work had to be suspended due to heavy rains and the risk of further landslides in Irshalwadi, a hill town in R…
(2023-07-20). Russia Extends Countermeasures Against Sanctions to 2025. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin extended until December 31, 2025, the validity of trade restrictions against non-friendly countries in response to Western sanctions. | RELATED: | The previous version of the decree "On the use of special economic measures in foreign trade" was initially issued on March 8, 2022, and was to be in effect until December 31, 2023. | The new document is now available on the official web…
(2023-07-20). 20 People Dead in Avalanche in Central Colombia. telesurenglish.net The death toll from an avalanche recorded on Monday night in the municipality of Quetame, Cundinamarca department, rose to 20, confirmed the captain of the region's Fire Department, àÅlvaro Farfán. | RELATED: | Of the total fatalities, five are minors, said Farfán, while noting that nine people are still missing therefore rescue operations are still underway. | General Rodolfo Morales, commander of the Army's 13th Brigad…
(2023-07-20). Death of Opposition Spokesman in Congo Remains Unexplained. telesurenglish.net A week ago, the lifeless body of former minister and opposition deputy Chérubin Okende was discovered. The news of the dramatic event has put the political life of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in tension, bearing in mind that after more than 7 days, the investigations have not revealed any information. | Related: | Deputy Okende was found dead inside his car, riddled with bullets. He went to the Constitutional Court the day before his death, and his…
(2023-07-20). New York City to Pay $13 Million to George Floyd Protesters. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the New York City Hall agreed to pay compensation of US$13.7 to 1,380 protesters who were affected by the illegal tactics used by the Police during the repression of anti-racist protests that occurred between May 28 and June 4, 2020. | RELATED: | More specifically, New York City will pay US$9,950 to each of the citizens who filed a class action lawsuit for violation of constitutional rights against the Police. | In the paym…
(2023-07-20). Milwaukee protest demands justice for the Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On July 19, a dozen activists gathered in front of the Sunburst Statue for a rally demonstrating solidarity and demanding justice for the Tampa 5. Protesters demanded charges be dropped against the Tampa 5, with calls to action to sign the petition and donate to their legal fund. | In March, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at the University of South Florida were protesting against attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This protest ended in sudden violence when campus police brutalized and arrested protesters without warning. Four were arrest…
(2023-07-20). Workers at Cleveland Cliffs' Northshore Mining join USW. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – The United Steelworkers (USW) announced that workers at Cleveland Cliffs' Northshore Mining joined the union July 18. | The approximately 400 workers mine taconite in Babbitt, Minnesota, make iron ore pellets in Silver Bay, and transport products and tailings. | Workers elected to join the USW through card check, a process by which a majority of workers indicate their desire for a union. | "We chose to unionize so that we can have a voice on the job, especially when it comes to workplace health and safety, retirement security and other critical issues that affect us every day," said Jason Curti…
(2023-07-20). SDS Denver stands up and speaks out for the Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On July 12, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) Denver was joined at the Union Station by members of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, the Black Student Alliance of MSU Denver, and other members of the community. They staged a speak-out demanding that the politically-motivated charges against the Tampa 5 be dropped. | July 12 marked the day that the Tampa 5 made their second appearance in court. | Paul Nelson, member of the Denver SDS connected the Tampa 5 to the broader progressive movement, saying, "This is about more than just the Tampa 5. What's at risk here is right to protest. The r…
(2023-07-20). LA Teamsters solidarity rally in leadup to potential UPS strike. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – Chants of "Who are we? Teamsters!" and "Union power!" filled the street on July 19 at the UPS Olympic hub during a strike solidarity rally. | 400 Teamsters, SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), WGA (Writers Guild of America), SEIU, CWA, and UTLA (United Teachers of Los Angeles) members gathered at the hub, shutting down traffic at the intersections of Blaine and Olympic. A semi-truck branded with Teamsters logos served as a stage, and a giant inflatable cat that represents UPS corporate greed was on the scene. | Sean O'Brien, the general…
(2023-07-20). 'Hello, Family': In memory of George Martin. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – The people's movements mourn the loss of veteran activist George Martin, who passed away on July 16th, 2023. Martin was a well respected leader in local, national, and international anti-war, environmental, and social justice movements who had a great impact on many people over his life-long service to the cause of peace and justice. | In Milwaukee, Martin helped lead Peace Action Wisconsin and its anti-war coalition for many years. Martin and his partner, Julie Enslow, played a leading role in organizing the large upsurge of the movement during the criminal U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq an…
(2023-07-20). Freedom Road Socialist Organization launches two new Nationalities Commissions. fightbacknews.org The Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) took another major step forward with the launching of an African American Commission and a Chicano/Latino plus other oppressed nationalities commission. Comrades from more than a dozen cities where the FRSO does organizing among African Americans, Chicanos, and other oppressed nationalities gathered to carry out a decision by the 9th Congress to establish these commissions. | Attendees ranged from veterans of the upsurge of the Asian American, Black, and Chicano peoples struggles in the 1960s and 1970s to a plurality of the meeting who joined in the last three years…
(2023-07-20). The Short but Nasty Truth About Biden's Bluff in Ukraine. journal-neo.org The American's aren't coming, they won't be 'on the ground' nor in the air nor on the seas. There is no combat environment for the US against a grade one power. Let me tell you why. America is all about bluff. Stealth planes, nukes when that threat doesn't work, or they will unleash ISIS (is […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-20). What it will cost to militarize Japan. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-20). Israel and Saudi Arabia — Will it be against or for the agreement? journal-neo.org
(2023-07-20). Nicholas Kristof: A Faulty Prophet. strategic-culture.org The New York Times columnist seems primed for another failed foreign policy prediction. | By Ted Galen CARPENTER | Join us on , , and . | New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has amassed a long record of faulty, overly…
(2023-07-20). Russo-Turkish Relations: The 'Indivisible Security' Principle Is No Longer Binding. strategic-culture.org Turkey seems to demonstrate what some experts on Turkey call "transactional relationship" or "eastern bazaar mentality." | Join us on , , and . | I recall vividly the latest NATO Summit that took place in Vilnius and was giv…
(2023-07-20). Foreign Affairs Barrage of Baloney on Ukraine is Keeping the Phoney War Going. strategic-culture.org Zelensky is not the leader who is going to negotiate peace with Russia, not now, not any time, Martin Jay writes. | Join us on , , and . | Foreign Affairs magazine had a brief moment of attention beyond its normal limited el…
(2023-07-20). The Heat: Women's World Cup. america.cgtn.com 
The Women's World Cup kicks off in New Zealand and Australia. We will discuss the teams, the players and the controversies. The host countries of the Women's World Cup didn't waste their home advantage. In crowded stadiums, New Zealand stunned Norway while Australia defeated Ireland. …
(2023-07-20). China's Ambassador to U.S. discusses cooperation at Aspen Security Forum. america.cgtn.com 
China's new ambassador to the United States says his country seeks cooperation, not conflict with the U.S. but that China will not remain silent if the U.S. pursues a policy of containment.
(2023-07-20). Biden administration still striving for high targets to combat climate crisis. america.cgtn.com 
Biden wants to completely overhaul infrastructure and manufacturing so that the U.S. — like China — can eventually power itself with no harmful emissions.
(2023-07-20). A Visit to Xinjiang, China Makes Clear that U.S. Government and Media Have Hoodwinked Public into Believing China Committed Genocide Against the Uyghur. covertactionmagazine.com Politicized Allegations Are False Propaganda Designed to Mobilize Public Opinion Against China in Support of War U.S. propaganda is powerful. Responding to an increase in U.S. attacks on China, a delegation was organized by the China/U.S. Solidarity Network, which then visited China from May 11 to May 31. One focus of the trip was a …
(2023-07-20). Meet the Wisconsin Teacher Fired for Protesting Ban on Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Song "Rainbowland" democracynow.org 
We speak with first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel, who was fired last week for a viral tweet in which she criticized the Waukesha, Wisconsin, board of education's decision to ban her students from singing "Rainbowland" during a school concert earlier this year. The hit song about inclusivity by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton includes the lyrics "We are rainbows, me and you / Every color, every hue / Let's shine on through." The school district said Tempel's firing was not about the song but about the way she protested the decision. Tempel says the Waukesha school district…
(2023-07-20). "While We Watched": New Film Spotlights Journalist Ravish Kumar's Fight for Truth in Modi's India. democracynow.org 
As world leaders from the United States to France welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we look at press freedom in India under the leader of the Hindu nationalist party BJP. One of India's last bastions of free media, NDTV, has been taken over by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, believed to have close ties to Modi. NDTV's former executive editor and longtime anchor Ravish Kumar, one of India's most prominent TV journalists who has reported critically on Modi's Hindu nationalist policies, is the subject of Vinay Shukla's film While We Watched, which is being released this week in the…
(2023-07-20). Headlines for July 20, 2023. democracynow.org More Temperature Records Fall as U.S. Heat Wave Intensifies, Migrants Face Intense Heat in Mexico as They Wait to Apply for Asylum at U.S. Border, Receding Floodwaters in Northern India Prompt Warnings over Waterborne Diseases, Russia Bombards Ukraine's Black Sea Ports and Threatens Cargo Ships, Kenyan Police Crack Down as Protesters Rally Against Tax Hikes and Inflation, Taliban Guards Attack Women Protesting Closure of Beauty Parlors and Salons, Iraqis Storm Swedish Embassy in Baghdad to Protest Qur'an Burning in Stockholm, Egyptian President Pardons Rights Researcher and Lawyer for Political Prison…
(2023-07-20). Covid Related News: The spectacle, the war and WHO's power grab. expose-news.com Reminding us of the "covid spectacle" we witnessed, Toby Rogers revisits the "breaking news" imagery used to achieve certain political outcomes. Vindicating lab leak "conspiracy theorists," the Biden Administration cuts funding to …
(2023-07-20). John Kerry crumbles when confronted with FACTS on Co2: "This is not a serious conversation" expose-news.com In 2019, climate alarmist John Kerry testified during a House Oversight hearing on the national security risks of climate change. Rep. Thomas Massie questioned him about the amount of carbon dioxide in …
(2023-07-20). CDC confirms COVID Vaccination caused shocking 338x increase in Cancers & AIDS-Associated Diseases. expose-news.com Official data made available by the U.S. Government and Centers for Disease Control strongly suggests that fully vaccinated Americans may be developing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or a similar disease that is decimating …
(2023-07-20). New SNAP Policy Will Force People Over 50 to Work to Retain Food Benefits. truthout.org In the course of the recent resolution to the long-brewing debt ceiling crisis, it was congressional bickering that drew the most attention. Although it was largely drowned out by senatorial diatribes, the final June 2 debt ceiling measure included a substantive change: a modification to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), widely known as food stamps. The new SNAP policy… |
(2023-07-20). DC Uniparty kills House resolutions to end US emergency powers in Iraq, Syria, Libya and Yemen. thegrayzone.com In a massive show of support for limitless executive power, Congress rejected legislation that would have terminated national emergency powers allowing Washington to wage war across the Middle East — and to test biological weapons on US citizens. Led by Representative Paul Gosar, a handful of Republican members of Congress launched a protest against 41 nominal "national emergency" declarations, many of which are decades old. Rep. Gosar has argued the National Emergencies Act is "tyrannical," granting 148 separate powers to …
(2023-07-20). Malaysian socialists in election pact with youth-based party. greenleft.org.au 
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) and the Malaysian United Democracy Alliance (MUDA) have agreed on an electoral pact for the upcoming state assembly elections on August 12, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-07-20). Poem: Spiritual Land/Spiritless Man. greenleft.org.au 
Damian Balassone, on the poverty of spirit.
(2023-07-20). The 5 Percent Foundation Payout Requirement May Be a Floor, but the Ceiling Is Awfully Low. inequality.org
(2023-07-20). Community Gathers in Bremerton, WA for Puget Sound Prisoner Support Benefit for June 11th. itsgoingdown.org 
Report on recent June 11th benefit event for Puget Sound Prisoner Support in so-called Bremerton, Washington. On June 9th, comrades from across the Pacific Northwest came together for a benefit show and zine fair in honor of June 11th, a day set aside to stand in unity with those who have taken up the fight…
(2023-07-20). EU Says Slavery Inflicted 'Untold Suffering,' Hints At Reparations. moguldom.com The European Union (EU) has acknowledged and expressed deep regret for the "untold suffering" inflicted by Europe's slave-trading past on millions of people. The EU also hinted at the need for reparations for slavery, which it described as a "crime against humanity." The EU is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states …
(2023-07-20). Prompt Engineer: How To Ride The AI Wave and Level Up Your Career. moguldom.com Many people are worried about losing their jobs to AI, or artificial intelligence. But there are jobs within the field that are now thriving, say some experts. One job is prompt engineering (also known as in-context learning). According to reports, prompt engineering pays six-figure salaries and doesn't require a degree in computer engineering or even …
(2023-07-20). French MPs to vote on Bill that would allow police to spy through phones. mronline.org 
The proposed law specifies that the procedure can be executed "without the knowledge or consent of its owner or possessor," but is limited to suspects involved in terrorism, organised crime and other illegal activities punishable by five or more years in prison.
(2023-07-20). Extreme heat prompts issue of safety warnings across several countries. mronline.org 
Safety warnings have been issued in France where temperature levels on Wednesday reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
(2023-07-20). Biden, Jayapal, and liberal Zionists rush to prop up the Israel lobby for 2024. mronline.org 
Liberal Zionists rushed to affirm their support for Israel and hatred of anti-Zionism in the wake of the Pramila Jayapal "racist state" comment because they are afraid the Israel lobby will abandon the Democratic party.
(2023-07-20). House and Senate Set Up for Fight Over How Much Military Aid to Give Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The House and Senate are set up for a fight over how much military aid to include for Taiwan in 2024 spending bills as each chamber's appropriators granted a different amount, Defense News reported Thursday. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday passed its 2024 State Department and foreign aid spending bill that includes $113 million …
(2023-07-20). Ukraine Begins Firing US Cluster Bombs. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian officials told The Washington Post on Thursday that Ukrainian forces have started firing US-provided cluster munitions at Russian soldiers in southeastern Ukraine, which was later confirmed by the White House. Last year, the White House called the use of cluster bombs in Ukraine a "potential war crime," but President Biden signed off on the …
(2023-07-20). North Korea Issues Nuclear Warning Over US Nuke-Armed Submarine in South Korea. news.antiwar.com North Korea on Thursday issued a warning over the US deployment of a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea, saying the provocation could potentially justify Pyongyang using its nuclear weapons. The Ohio-Class USS Kentucky docked in the South Korean port of Busan on Tuesday, marking the first time since 1981 that an American nuclear-armed submarine arrived …
(2023-07-20). UK's MI6 Spy Chief Urges Russians to Spy. news.antiwar.com The head of Britain's MI6 spy agency has called for Russians opposed to the war in Ukraine to collaborate with the intelligence service. "I invite them to do what others have done this past 18 months and join hands with us. Our door is always open," MI6 chief Richard Moore told POLITICO in an interview …
(2023-07-20). US AFRICOM Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says 5 al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command on Thursday said that it launched an airstrike in Somalia in support of Mogadishu-based government forces who were engaged with al-Shabaab on the ground. AFRICOM said the strike was launched in a remote area about 9 miles south of the village of Galcad in Somalia's central Galguduud region, near the border of …
(2023-07-20). Guatemala: Electoral Tribunal Reaffirms Movimiento Semilla's Green Light. orinocotribune.com The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Guatemala confirmed this Tuesday, July 18, in a communication sent to the Public Prosecutor's Office that it will not veto the Movimiento Semilla party, the political party to which Bernardo Arévalo, candidate for the presidential runoff on August 20, belongs. | The decision of the electoral court responds to a request—the second of its kind—made to the Attorney General's Office, endorsed by Judge Freddy Orellana, to remove Semilla from the presidential race on charges of corruption, linked to an alleged use of false signatures in order to register the party.
(2023-07-20). Who Exactly Is 'Forcing' America To Support Human Rights Abuses? orinocotribune.com 
(2023-07-20). 33-Day Israeli War on Lebanon Marked 'Strategic Turning Point' for Resistance. orinocotribune.com By Hiba Morad — Jul 18, 2023 | This week, 17 years ago, the Israeli regime launched an all-out war against Lebanon, a small West Asian country neighboring the occupied Palestinian territories. | After 33 days of intense fighting, on August 14, 2006, the tiny nation of brave people captured the imagination of the world for inflicting crushing defeat on a relatively dominant entity. | The resistance fighters in the Arab country, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, destroyed the regime's illusion of invincibility and forever changed the power equations. | During the 33-day war, Lebanese resi…
(2023-07-20). Canada Is Pushing Climate Refugees Into Migrant Worker Programs. popularresistance.org In 2017, wildfires in B.C. captured headlines around the world. Canadians from coast to coast donated generously to those whose homes and businesses were impacted. But there were some agricultural workers whose precarity rendered them nearly invisible, even as they continued to labour in the heat and the smoke. Andrea,* a former blueberry worker who was employed under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program during the disaster, vividly remembers what it was like to work during the fires. | "There was a mix of colours, red, grey, brown. It was covering the sky. You couldn't see the sky and it was hard to breathe.
(2023-07-20). Nicaraguans Celebrate Anniversary Of The Sandinista Revolution. popularresistance.org In the United States, the word "socialism" has come to have a negative meaning. In that meaning, the word implies the loss of individual sovereignty, rejection of religion and the institution of authoritarian political measures. | While denounced as socialist by U.S. propagandists and repeated by the ill-informed media, in fact, Nicaragua has a mixed economy based on traditional humane Christian spiritual beliefs under the concept of Sandinismo. It also encourages multiple political parties in line with genuinely social democratic ideals. | The foreign media denounce the Ortega administration for its alleged oppr…
(2023-07-20). Anti-Colonial Free Speech Movement Launched. popularresistance.org A fierce blow was struck against the weaponized FBI and U.S. government's targeting of Black Liberation, anti-colonial, anti-war and free speech movements on July 8 with the formation of the Hands off Uhuru! Fightback Coalition. | The Coalition, made up of over 30 organizations and individuals and led by black and anti-colonial movements, coalesced around a Statement of Unity that reads, in part, "Today we are facing a watershed moment in human history when our movements for freedom, liberation and democracy can fight on to victory or be pushed back, silenced and defeated. This is the moment when we must come tog…
(2023-07-20). When The Welfare Rights Movement Was Force For Uplifting The Poor. popularresistance.org When Dartmouth history professor Annelise Orleck was still working on her first book, Common Sense and a Little Fire: Women and Working Class Politics in the United States, 1900-1965, she learned about the work of an intrepid group of low-income, southern-born women in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thirteen years of research and interviews followed. The result, Storming Caesars Palace: How Black Mothers Fought Their Own War on Poverty, tells the amazing story of fed-up and reviled welfare recipients who organized on their own behalf, winning a raft of financial, medical and educational improvements for themselves, their chi…
(2023-07-20). Plenty Of Black College Students Want To Be Teachers. popularresistance.org A growing problem in American classrooms is that teachers don't resemble the students they teach. Eighty percent of the nation's 3.8 million public school teachers are white, but over half of their students are Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and mixed races. The small slice of Black teachers has actually shrunk slightly over the past decade from 7 percent in 2011—12 to 6 percent in 2020—21, while Black students make up a much larger 15 percent share of the public school student population. | A Black teacher can make a positive difference for Black children. Research has shown that Black stude…
(2023-07-20). BBC Under Fire For Doing Pesticide Giant's Public Relations. popularresistance.org The BBC has been accused of "selling the public's trust" by producing "totally biased" documentaries on the future of sustainable food sponsored by Corteva, one of the world's largest pesticide firms, potentially in breach of the broadcaster's editorial guidelines. | The "Follow the Food" documentaries, which featured a total of 28 episodes over three series, showcase "solutions" to climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and food security in the farming sector. | Sustainable farming advocates have criticised the content for favouring industrial agriculture, which is heavily dependent on chemical pesticides and fer…
(2023-07-20). Community Investors Are Doing What Big Dollar Retail Investors Won't. popularresistance.org Lyneir Richardson has been helping Black people buy the block since 1991 or 1992. | Then a new lawyer at the First National Bank of Chicago, Richardson occasionally had to take on pro-bono assignments that popped up related to the bank's community reinvestment obligations. One such pro-bono assignment sent him to his childhood neighborhood on the West Side to work on loan documents for a $100,000 loan from a community-based organization to a barbershop on Chicago Avenue. | "The amount of the loan, $100,000 or $100 million, didn't matter. It was the same documents, a promissory note, a mortgage," Richardson says.
(2023-07-20). 'Oppenheimer' Doesn't Fully Depict Atomic Bomb's Consequences. progressive.org As the specter of nuclear war rears its ugly head once again, seventy-eight years later, we're all in dire need of a reminder of the threat posed by Oppenheimer's invention.
(2023-07-20). Smart Ass Cripple: Playing God. progressive.org Disabled people are often denied essential medical care because of assumptions made about our quality of life.
(2023-07-20). First Things First: Actual Malice. progressive.org Each year, I meet with journalists from around the world brought in by the U.S. State Department. They are often astonished by the extent to which we are free to criticize people in power.
(2023-07-20). Flights from Israel won't end Gaza's isolation. electronicintifada.net Offers of trips via Ramon Airport have aroused quite a few suspicions.
(2023-07-20). Food Insecurity in Africa and the Politics of NATO Expansion. A Global Food Crisis is Looming. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Impoverishing Ukraine: "Western Political and Business Interests integrated into the Ukrainian State" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). South Africa Showed That BRICS Isn't What Many of Its Supporters Assumed. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Uncertainty looms as Thai parliament blocks Pita Limjaroenrat from leading new government. peoplesdispatch.org 
Wednesday was nothing short of high drama in Thai politics as Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, was also temporarily suspended from serving as a legislator by the Constitutional Court, just as parliamentarians were debating his eligibility to stand for the prime minister's post…
(2023-07-20). First Videos Show Use Of US Cluster Munitions By Ukrainian Forces. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On July 20, The Washington Post reported that the AFU had begun using cluster munitions provided by the United States against Russian troops. According to the cited sources, the cluster munitions were fired at Russian positions in the south and east in an attempt to destroy Russian trenches and accelerate Ukrainian advance. According to the report, these munitions will also be used in the area of Artemovsk (former Bakhmut). | Ukrainian military sources also reported that the cluster munitions…
(2023-07-20). 'I Show It Only Once': Ukrainian TikTok Warriors Neutralize Themselves. southfront.org
(2023-07-20). Investigation By Scott Ritter: Agent Zelensky. southfront.org
(2023-07-20). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On July 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-sixe image | The AFU attacked Russian military positions near Dubovo-Vasilievka with overwhelming forces but failed to advance; | Ukrainian artillery shelled Russian position in Paraskoviivka; | On the evening of July 19, Russian forces launched counterattacks near and took back control of some positions near Berkhivka; | On July 19, the AFU reportedly managed to capture some positions in the forest to the west of Klishiivka; | The AFU attempted to break through Russian defense…
(2023-07-20). Military Situation In Iraq On July 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Iraqi security forces arrested four ISIS members in the Nineveh province; | Hundreds of Iraqi protesters attacked the Sweden's embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire in response to Sweden's permission to burn the Holy Quran and the Iraqi flag again.; | After insulting the Holy Quran in Sweden under auspice of Sweden government, the Ashab al-Kahf resistance group announced that the forces of this group will target all commercial and economic interests of Sweden in Iraq;…
(2023-07-20). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On July 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 20, a group of up to 30 Ukrainian servicemen supported by four infantry fighting vehicles and tanks attempted to attack north-west of Rabotino; | The AFU reportedly took control of some new positions northeast of Rabotino and west of Novopokrovka; | Russian troops counterattacked in the area of Novodarovka but failed to advance; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Urozhaynoye; | Russian artillery shelled AFU positions near Orekhov; | Russian ar…
(2023-07-20). Military Situation In Svatovo-Kremennaya Region On July 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery shelled AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian forces repelled two attacks of the AFU north-west of Dibrova; | The Russian Army destroyed Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group near Dibrova; | Russian artillery shelled AFU positions near Makiivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Torske; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Nevske; | Russian forces destroyed 60 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 infantry ve…
(2023-07-20). Military Situation In Syria On July 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-20). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
An UAV struck the village of Razdolnoe in Crimea. A teenage girl was killed as a result of the attack; | Russian Pantsir air defense system shot down an aircraft-type UAV, another copter was intercepted by EW means near Gvardeiskoe in Crimea; | Russian retaliation strikes hit workshops and storage sites of unmanned boats near Odessa and Ilyichevsk; | Fuel infrastructure facilities and ammunition depots of the AFU were destroyed Mykolaiv; | The building of the administration…
(2023-07-20). Russian Army Launches More Strikes, Repels New Wave Of Ukrainian Attacks (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military had delivered a new series of retaliatory strikes against production workshops and depots storing Ukrainian naval drones in Odessa and Ilyichyovsk over the past day, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 20. "Last night, the Russian Armed Forces continued delivering retaliatory strikes by seaborne and air-launched high-precision weapons against the production workshops and storage sites of drone boats in the areas of the city of Odessa and Ilyich…
(2023-07-20). Two Suspected ISIS Operatives Killed, Another Captured By SDF In Syria's Al-Hasakah. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image, source: sdf-press.com | On July 20, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) killed two suspected operatives of ISIS and captured another during a special operation in the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). | The London-based monitoring group said that the operation took place in the town of Dashisha in the southern al-Hasakah countryside and was directly supported by the United States-led coalition.
(2023-07-20). Ukrainian Offensive Results In Russian Advance. southfront.org |
(2023-07-20). U.S. Army Surgeon in Tears: Top Brass Ordered Silence on Vaccine Injuries. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). LAX bans sale of single-use plastic water bottles. nationofchange.org This is the first step in making its airports zero waste by 2045 following the Sustainability Action Plan passed by Los Angeles World Airports in 2021.
(2023-07-20). John Bolton Accidentally Explains Why US Policy on Russia and China Is Wrong. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Brushing, Flossing Could Help Protect Against Dementia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Is Climate Engineering Real? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Selected Articles: Cognitive Impairment in Adults — What Role Did COVID Vaccines Play? globalresearch.ca 
By When the COVID-19 vaccines were brought to market, due to their design I expected them to have safety issues, and I expected …
(2023-07-20). Russia protects Crimean civilians by attacking ports in Odessa. infobrics.org Kiev regime has arms depots in Odessa, legitimizing Moscow's attacks to neutralize threats.
(2023-07-20). Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Will Use Chinese Equipment for Power Generation – Novatek. infobrics.org Russia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer Novatek NVTK.MM plans to build a gas turbine power station for the future Arctic LNG 2 plant using equipment from China's Wison and Harbin Guanghan Gas Turbine Co. Ltd…
(2023-07-20). Experts Pitch for Kenya to Join BRICS. infobrics.org As more countries are considering joining BRICS, the bloc of emerging economies, experts in Kenya are now urging the new administration to follow suit for economic and trade benefits…
(2023-07-20). BRICS Currency: Is It a Feasible Idea?>. infobrics.org In recent times, there has been a growing call among countries to trade in currencies apart from the US dollar due to the economic disruption caused by Western sanctions against Russia and its subsequent eviction from international dollar-trading systems like SWIFT…
(2023-07-20). South Africa Says Putin Agreed not to Attend BRICS Summit. infobrics.org Russia will instead be represented by its Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Johannesburg summit, alongside the leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa, the presidency said in a statement…
(2023-07-20). US presses Ukraine for decisive breakthrough despite stubborn Russian defences. infobrics.org It will take years and billions of dollars for Ukrainian Air Force to match Russia, says General Milley.
(2023-07-20). Germany never learns as it pursues 'Drang nach Osten' once again. infobrics.org The exact motivation Berlin might have to go against Moscow once again is up for debate, particularly as Russia inflicted numerous crushing defeats on various German invaders in the last over 1000 years.
(2023-07-20). Fauci, Health Officials Accused of Illegally Approving $26 Billion in Grants Using Taxpayer Dollars. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). 'On what planet is that fiscally responsible?' GOP spending cuts would kill 500,000 jobs. nationofchange.org "Even by the low standards of Congress in 2023, it's shocking how quickly House Republicans ripped up their end of the bargain that steered the country clear of default last month."
(2023-07-20). UN Warns Brain Chips Like Elon Musk's Neuralink Could be Used as 'Personality-altering' Weapons — as FDA Approves Tech for Human Trials. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). How The White House Colluded with Twitter to Censor RFK Jr. and Children's Health Defense. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Funding simply not enough for Rohingya refugees, says WFP. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Current funding for critical aid efforts supporting Rohingya refugees living in camps in southern Bangladesh is simply not enough, the UN World Food Program (WFP) has said, as dwindling resources have forced the second ration cut in three months.
(2023-07-20). ®We do represent citizen's feelings, says ANPP deputy. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) José Carlos Cruz, deputy of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (ANPP) said that a great number of all-important issues for Cubans ¥ focus were discussed Thursday.
(2023-07-20). ANPP deputies address people ¥s control actions to fight off crime. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Deputies of Cuba ¥s National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (ANPP) on Thursday highlighted the significance of people ¥s control and involvement in confrontations with crimes, irregularities and social indiscipline committed in Cuba.
(2023-07-20). DPRK warns of nuclear strike after US submarine docks in Busan. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday warned of a preemptive nuclear strike after the arrival of a U.S. nuclear submarine at Busan port this week.
(2023-07-20). Specialists call for protection after Sahara dust cloud heads Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Specialists at the Meteorology Institute and the Cuban Society of Allergy and Asthma on Thursday urged population to protect themselves from the arrival of a cloud of Sahara dust.
(2023-07-20). U.S. government deports 33 irregular migrants to Cuba. plenglish.com According to MININT ¥s official website, two women and 31 men -who illegally entered in the United States- have been sent back to Cuba and arrived at the José Martí International Airport in Havana. | Out of the 33 returned migrants, 12 of them had illegally left Cuban territory by sea and the rest traveled abroad legally but then joined irregular routes to reach the United States, MININT reported. | This is the fourth deportation process of irregular migrants from the U.S., so as many as 260 migrants have been returned to Cuba so far.
(2023-07-20). UK violates Argentina's territorial integrity, says FM Cafiero. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) UK has been violating Argentina's territorial integrity for 190 years, Argentina's Foreign Minsiter Santiago Cafiero said as questioned statements on the Malvinas Islands by UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly.
(2023-07-20). Bangladesh ranked worst country for workers in ITUC's 2023 Global Rights Index. peoplesdispatch.org The 2023 Global Rights Index noted that workers' rights have consistently deteriorated in the Asia Pacific region over the last 10 years with governments passing various laws that undermine workers' interests…
(2023-07-20). Ships headed to Ukraine via Black Sea legitimate targets for attacks, warns Russia. peoplesdispatch.org The warning comes following Ukraine's attempts to revive the Black Sea grain deal without Russia. Ukraine is pitching a proposal that involves other countries providing protection to ships carrying its grain…
(2023-07-20). The Road Ahead: Building a Worldwide Movement Against "Corona Tyranny" globalresearch.ca We do not seek to negotiate with corrupt government officials. We question their legitimacy. They are liars. Our intent is to confront the powerful actors behind this criminal endeavor which is literally destroying people's lives worldwide.
(2023-07-20). The NeoCons' Proxy War "Against Ukraine": Nuclear War is On the Table. The Privatization of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). September 11, 2001: Eyewitness Evidence of Explosions in the Twin Towers. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Economic and Financial Collapse: "Saudi Crown Prince has a new plan for Lebanon" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-20). Why capitalism is leaving the US, in search of profit. nationofchange.org Ongoing controversies and alarms surround this capitalist exodus.
(2023-07-20). As NATO Looks for Answers to the Ukraine Conflict, Poland Seeks the Nuclear Option. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca