(2023-07-25). Enbridge Ordered to Shutdown Line 5 and Pay Bad River Band $5.1M. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-07-24). Roof collapse kills 11; probe underway. ecns.cn Eleven people were confirmed dead after the ceiling of a gymnasium collapsed on Sunday afternoon at a school in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang province, local authorities said on Monday. An investigation is underway.
(2023-07-24). Xi to attend Universiade in Chengdu. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, and host visiting heads of state and government from six countries from Thursday to Friday.
(2023-07-24). Measures to bolster private investment. ecns.cn China has unveiled a series of measures to stimulate the vitality of private investment and boost confidence, signaling the country's latest push to bolster the private sector and shore up the world's second-largest economy.
(2023-07-24). NBA star now a Chinese citizen, to play for national team. ecns.cn It's official! There will be a Chinese player again in the NBA lineup in the next season.
(2023-07-24). Wang urges open, inclusive cyberspace. ecns.cn Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi called on Monday for building an open and inclusive cyberspace, saying that the issue of cybersecurity has become a common challenge for developing countries.
(2023-07-24). Internet economy on cusp of expansion. ecns.cn China's sprawling internet economy is entering a new stage of development, as the country takes strides toward building world-leading digital infrastructure and exploring various applications of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence.
(2023-07-24). CIA-Linked Security Company Targeted Former Ecuador President Who Granted Assange Asylum. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter In addition to targeting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a CIA-linked private security company based in Spain allegedly spied on former Ecuador president Rafael Correa. Spanish newspaper El País reported that UC Global director David Morales instructed his employees to collect information from Correa's 2018 meetings with Latin American leaders that included …
(2023-07-24). The Climate Crisis Is Most Detrimental to the Black Community. scheerpost.com 
As the only key to being insulated from the worst aspects of climate change in its current form is through financial stability, the economic fragility that has been a hallmark of this community due to systemic racism makes it most susceptible to feeling the effects of climate change more than any other group.
(2023-07-24). Why Capitalism Is Leaving the US in Search of Profit. scheerpost.com 
By Richard Wolff / CounterPunch Early U.S. capitalism was centered in New England. After some time, the pursuit of profit led many capitalists to leave that area and move production to New York and the mid-Atlantic states. Much of New England was left with abandoned factory buildings and depressed towns evident to this day. Eventually …
(2023-07-24). House and Senate Set Up for Fight Over How Much Military Aid to Give Taiwan. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-24). Ralph Nader: The Cost of Re-Enforcing Political Monocultures. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org In nature, monocultures are not so resilient to predators or other ravages that exploit their inherent vulnerabilities. Farmers have known this characteristic of monocultures forever. (Agribusiness doesn't care as much, given its short-term profit outlook.) Democratic voters are at risk from the increasing political monocultures that are weakening resistance to …
(2023-07-24). Chasing Clicks Through Ad Money, Media Does PR for Amazon While Ignoring Human Costs of 'Prime Day Deals'. scheerpost.com 
This year, like every year, Amazon workers' attempts to draw attention to their exploitative conditions were largely drowned out by hundreds of fawning PR press releases thinly disguised as articles about how "consumers" could "take advantage" of "amazing deals" offered by Amazon on "Prime Day."
(2023-07-24). Chris Hedges: There Are Very Few Good Films About War. '20 Days in Mariupol' Is An Exception. scheerpost.com 
By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost Films about war, shorn of the bone crushing fear, the putrid stench of the corpses, the deafening noise of explosions, the constant exhaustion and the nervous anxiety that comes with trying to understand what is happening in the terrifying chaos, are pale and inadequate reflections of the vast …
(2023-07-24). Thanks a Million… Times 10. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-24). There Are Very Few Good Films About War. popularresistance.org Films about war, shorn of the bone crushing fear, the putrid stench of the corpses, the deafening noise of explosions, the constant exhaustion and the nervous anxiety that comes with trying to understand what is happening in the terrifying chaos, are pale and inadequate reflections of the vast enterprise of industrial slaughter. And these are the good films, of which there are only a few. | Most feature war films and documentaries, from The Sands of Iwo Jima to Saving Private Ryan, are war pornography. They romanticize those wielding the terrible instruments of death. They justify the unjustifiable. They pay homa…
(2023-07-24). Lula And Xi Jinping Pave The Way For Trade De-Dollarization. popularresistance.org In September 2006, at the UN General Assembly, the foreign ministers of Brazil, China, Russia and India began to outline what would become a major trade and monetary support agreement. In 2010, during a meeting of the presidents of these countries in Brasilia and a year later in China, what is now known as the BRICS was ratified and began to take shape, with South Africa joining the group. Initially the BRICS countries showed their willingness to engage in closer dialogue with each other, but over the years the agenda began to include broader international cooperation and, above all, economic and financial partne…
(2023-07-24). Mutiny In South And North. popularresistance.org History proceeds in waves, and I think it is important to understand the movement of history. The unipolar era under the dominance of the United States is coming to an end. | The future belongs to multilateral relations between countries and peoples, with mutual respect and reciprocity, without outside political or military interference. Within this framework, enormous numbers of people have committed themselves in recent days to building lasting relations between Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. | We all know: as the movement of history continues, some cling frenetically to the certainties of the old wo…
(2023-07-24). Leaked Files Suggest Hidden British Hand In Latest Kerch Bridge Strike. popularresistance.org On July 16, a predawn assault on the Kerch Bridge connecting Crimea with mainland Russia left two civilians dead and a 14-year-old injured. As advisors to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted at Ukraine's culpability, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed his finger at Kiev and vowed revenge. | The attack was the second attempt at destroying the Kerch Bridge in less than a year. On October 8th 2022, a suicide attacker remotely detonated a truck bomb on the bridge, killing three and inflicting such severe damage the vehicular crossing remained closed until February this year, while railroad traffic res…
(2023-07-24). Chasing Clicks Through Ad Money, Media Does PR For Amazon. popularresistance.org Every year, America's corporate media celebrates the coming of that most sacred and deal-laden of holidays, so-called Amazon "Prime Day." The media fanfare around Prime Day is such a staple that it has become a perennial strategic rallying point for Amazon workers trying to draw attention to Amazon's low wages, unsafe working conditions, and aggressive anti-union corporate culture. These are year-round problems that ramp up to 11 during the taxing and brutal period before, during, and after Prime Day, when workers are pressured into long hours, exposed to high temperatures, and given impossible performance metric…
(2023-07-24). International Day Of Protest For Palestine And Its Supporters. popularresistance.org People have taken action in the UK, Canada, and France over the imprisonment of UK pro-Palestine activists. It came after high-profile campaigners, including Roger Waters, issued a joint statement condemning the British state's persecution of the six people over their activism against the state of Israel.
(2023-07-24). Despite Heat Deaths, Many States Don't Require Water Breaks. popularresistance.org Even as summer temperatures soar and states wrangle with protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat, Texas recently enacted a law that axes city rules mandating water and shade breaks for construction workers. | In state after state, lawmakers and regulators have in recent years declined to require companies to offer their outdoor laborers rest breaks with shade and water. In some cases, legislation failed to gain traction. In others, state regulators decided against action or have taken years to write and release rules. | Heat causes more deaths in the United States each year than any other extreme weather.
(2023-07-24). Proposed Pipeline Expansion Could Upend Three States' Climate Plans. popularresistance.org California, Oregon, and Washington have all passed laws and enacted policies that require utilities to dramatically cut carbon pollution over the next decade. | But TC Energy, the Canadian owner of a major regional gas pipeline, has asked federal regulators to approve a plan that would dramatically expand the line's capacity, flooding the region for decades with new supplies of methane gas — even as demand dwindles. | Called GTN Xpress, the plan calls for upgrading three compressor stations — facilities that keep up pressure in the line and propel gas forward — along the 60-year-old, 1,377-mile-…
(2023-07-24). Removing Dams From Klamath River: A Step To Justice For Native Americans. popularresistance.org The Klamath River runs over 250 miles (400 kilometers) from southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. It flows through the steep, rugged Klamath Mountains, past slopes of redwood, fir, tanoak and madrone, and along pebbled beaches where willows shade the river's edge. Closer to its mouth at Requa, the trees rising above the river are often blanketed in fog. | The Klamath is central to the worldviews, history and identity of several Native nations. From headwaters in Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin-Paiute lands, it flows through Shasta, Karuk, Hupa and Yurok homelands. The Yurok Tribe has legally r…
(2023-07-24). Speaking Of US Air Defense. smoothiex12.blogspot.com I am on record and it is public–US-made (or procured) Air Defense IS NOT designed for modern battlefield. I do not say it lightly, but the use of the AIM-120 AMRAAM, which is a dedicated air-to-air missile, which, surprise-surprise, when launched from the aircraft already has Vo or initial speed that of aircraft itself and has much more energy than when launched from motionless platform is not a good idea, even with booster. And then, of course, there is an issue of modern EW environment. Here is what happens with NASAMS and its AMRAAMs when encountering highly tactically aware opponent with superb ISR. Military…
(2023-07-24). BRICS problems, BRI solutions. thealtworld.com While the five original BRICS states have their geopolitical differences, they are finding enormous common ground on the geoeconomic front as trade volumes surge and trade routes multiply. | As the BRICS approach the most important summit in their history on August 22-24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, some fundamentals need to be observed. | The top three BRICS cooperation platforms are politics and security, finance and the economy, and culture. So the notion that a new BRICS gold-backed reserve currency will be announced at the South Africa summit is spurious. | What is in progress, as confirmed by BRICS sherpa…
(2023-07-24). Counter-Revolution — 'Do You Know What Time It Is?'. thealtworld.com Both the U.S. and Europe have stalked brazenly into traps of their own making, Alastair Crooke writes. | To be blunt, both the U.S. and Europe have stalked brazenly into traps of their own making. Caught in the lies and deceit woven around a claimed inheritance of superior cultural DNA, (vouchsafing, it is said, almost certain victory), the West is awakening to a fast-approaching disaster to which there are no easy solutions. Cultural exceptionalism, together with the prospect of a clear 'win' over Russia, are draining rapidly away — but exiting delusion is both slow and humiliating. | The coming devastatio…
(2023-07-24). Russia's Surgical Strike On The Moldovan-Romanian-Ukrainian Tri-Border Sent Several Messages. thealtworld.com
(2023-07-24). Texas 'Death Star' Law Eliminates Water Breaks For Construction Workers. thealtworld.com As Texas sweltered last month under a record-breaking heat wave, the state passed a new law that eliminates mandatory water breaks for construction workers. | Tevita Uhatafe, the 1st Vice President of the Tarrant County Central Labor Council, discusses how HB 2127, which activists are calling "the law that kills", impacts workers across Texas.
(2023-07-24). We have lost our country. How do we get her back? thealtworld.com This is from three years, two months ago: China: The much needed enemy | From Mike Whitney's recent column, the situation was worsened. The US will suffer, not China. | It is very distressing to watch America's anti-American intellectual class, with its hold over public schools, univ…
(2023-07-24). Hong Kong's Victory of US Meddling: Nury Vittachi on Hong Kong's Past, Present & Future. thealtworld.com Nury Vittachi tells the story of Hong Kong's transition from a British territory to a fully sovereign territory within China, free of disruptive foreign influence, maintaining its unique characteristics within the "One Country, Two Systems" arrangement, and about the violence and instability that unfolded beforehand.
(2023-07-24). The Empire Knows It's Pouring Ukrainian Blood Into An Unwinnable Proxy War. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | In a new article titled " Michaels writes: "When Ukraine launched its big counteroffensive this spring, Western military officials knew Kyiv didn't have all the training or weapons‚Ää[mdash…
(2023-07-24). Scott Ritter — No Choice but to End the War. thealtworld.com
(2023-07-24). Seven decades of US imperialist interference in Ukraine. thecommunists.org This short video gives a quick run-down of the divide in Ukraine between the east and the west that has been fuelled in order to lay the groundwork for today's war against Russia on Ukrainian soil. A divide known to, studied, and exploited by the USA and its Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) since at least …
(2023-07-24). Cop City and the escalating war on environmental defenders. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in The fight in Atlanta over Cop City, a
(2023-07-24). Inside the fight to expand addiction care in Alaska. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-24). The UPS showdown: What to expect from a strike. therealnews.com 
We are less than two weeks away from what could be the second largest single-employer strike in US history. As of this recording, contract negotiations between United Parcel Services (UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reportedly "collapsed"—and the clock is ticking until the current contract expires on July 31. If a deal is not reached and a strike occurs, what will it look like for 340,000 Teamster UPSers to walk off the job? What are the key issues that workers are prepared to strike over? And what can we all do to support them, whether a strike occurs or not? In this episode,…
(2023-07-24). War in Ukraine Makes Just Transition on Energy More Urgent. fpif.org 
Even in the midst of war, there is a struggle for Ukraine's energy future. | It's one that international allies of Ukraine's social movements need to pay attention to, because states like the United States and United Kingdom, and international organizations like the European Union, will be influential in how that tussle turns out. | In almost every country in the world there is a battle for influence between partisans of renewable, decentralized energy production, and those of legacy nuclear or carbon-intensive methods, who often have deeper pockets and stronger political connections. | But in Ukraine, that st…
(2023-07-24). French Fried Police Brutality — Outrage Erupts…Again! thiscantbehappening.net Editors note: The following essay is written by renowned activist/journalist Julia Wright — a resident of Paris who is the daughter of legendary African American author/activist Richard Wright. This essay provides insightful views rarely reported in news coverage in American media. By Julia Wright Two days ago, my client told me he was thinking of … |
(2023-07-24). Washington Governor: Heat Wave Is Earth "Screaming at Us" to End Fossil Fuel Use. truthout.org As the climate crisis and an El Niño event push temperatures to record highs across continents, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) is raising the alarm that the "Earth is screaming at us" to stop the use of fossil fuels and move quickly to address the climate crisis. "The fuse has been burning for decades, and now the climate change bomb has gone off," Inslee said in an interview with ABC over the… |
(2023-07-24). Abbott Says He'll Defy Fed Order to Remove Barbed Wire Barriers on Rio Grande. truthout.org Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has indicated that he will defy an order from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove barbed wire buoy barriers in the Rio Grande, an action that has prompted a federal lawsuit against him and other Texas officials. The barriers are part of Abbott's so-called "Operation Lone Star" program, which seeks to deter migrants from entering the U.S. |
(2023-07-24). Sanders Says He's Voting Against NDAA: "The Pentagon Doesn't Need $886B" truthout.org As the Senate prepares to vote on a record-breaking $886 billion budget for defense, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has announced his intention to vote against the bill, saying that it is "long overdue" for the U.S. to shift its priorities away from piling ever-increasing amounts of money on the Pentagon and defense contractors. "The US Senate is now debating an $886 billion defense authorization… |
(2023-07-24). The UPS showdown: What to expect from a strike. therealnews.com We are less than two weeks away from what could be the second largest single-employer strike in US history. As of this recording, contract negotiations between United Parcel Services (UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reportedly "collapsed"—and the clock is ticking until the current contract expires on July 31. If a deal is not reached and a strike occurs, what will it look like for 340,000 Teamster UPSers to walk off the job? What are the key issues that workers are prepared to strike over? And what can we all do to support them, whether a strike occurs or not? In this episode,…
(2023-07-24). War in Ukraine Makes Just Transition on Energy More Urgent. fpif.org Even in the midst of war, there is a struggle for Ukraine's energy future. | It's one that international allies of Ukraine's social movements need to pay attention to, because states like the United States and United Kingdom, and international organizations like the European Union, will be influential in how that tussle turns out. | In almost every country in the world there is a battle for influence between partisans of renewable, decentralized energy production, and those of legacy nuclear or carbon-intensive methods, who often have deeper pockets and stronger political connections. | But in Ukraine, that st…
(2023-07-24). French Fried Police Brutality — Outrage Erupts…Again! thiscantbehappening.net Editors note: The following essay is written by renowned activist/journalist Julia Wright — a resident of Paris who is the daughter of legendary African American author/activist Richard Wright. This essay provides insightful views rarely reported in news coverage in American media. By Julia Wright Two days ago, my client told me he was thinking of … |
(2023-07-24). Washington Governor: Heat Wave Is Earth "Screaming at Us" to End Fossil Fuel Use. truthout.org As the climate crisis and an El Niño event push temperatures to record highs across continents, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) is raising the alarm that the "Earth is screaming at us" to stop the use of fossil fuels and move quickly to address the climate crisis. "The fuse has been burning for decades, and now the climate change bomb has gone off," Inslee said in an interview with ABC over the… |
(2023-07-24). Abbott Says He'll Defy Fed Order to Remove Barbed Wire Barriers on Rio Grande. truthout.org Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has indicated that he will defy an order from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove barbed wire buoy barriers in the Rio Grande, an action that has prompted a federal lawsuit against him and other Texas officials. The barriers are part of Abbott's so-called "Operation Lone Star" program, which seeks to deter migrants from entering the U.S. |
(2023-07-24). Sanders Says He's Voting Against NDAA: "The Pentagon Doesn't Need $886B" truthout.org As the Senate prepares to vote on a record-breaking $886 billion budget for defense, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has announced his intention to vote against the bill, saying that it is "long overdue" for the U.S. to shift its priorities away from piling ever-increasing amounts of money on the Pentagon and defense contractors. "The US Senate is now debating an $886 billion defense authorization… |
(2023-07-24). Harvard Report: US Meat Supply Could Start the Next Global Pandemic. truthout.org A new report from Harvard Law School and New York University argues that the next global pandemic could originate from the U.S. meat supply. "Covid has infected more than 100 million Americans and killed over a million of them. But the next pandemic may be far worse and might happen sooner than we think," Ann Linder, one of the report's lead authors, said in a statement. "The stakes are simply too… |
(2023-07-24). Study: Affirmative Action for the Richest 1 Percent Is Common at Elite Colleges. truthout.org Just weeks after the Supreme Court ruled to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions, a new study suggests that "affirmative action" for the rich is very much alive when wealthy Americans seek acceptance to the most elite colleges in the U.S. According to a study released Monday by Opportunity Insights, a Harvard University-based research group, students from families within the… |
(2023-07-24). Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Ohio Voters Back Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative. truthout.org A new poll published this week demonstrates that a majority of Ohio residents support expanding abortion rights beyond the six-week ban that's currently on the books, and will likely back a voter-led initiative that's set to appear on the ballot. Voters will decide this fall whether the state constitution should be amended to enshrine abortion rights, as a signature-driven initiative surpassed the… |
(2023-07-24). Fish Caught Near Fukushima Exceeds Limit of Radioactive Cesium by 180 Times. truthout.org With the Tokyo Electric Power Company planning to begin a release of 1.3 million tonnes of treated wastewater from the former Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan next month, reports of radioactive fish in the area have raised alarm in recent years — and new reporting on Sunday revealed that the problem is far from mitigated, prompting questions about how dangerous the company's plan… |
(2023-07-24). Customs and Border Protection Is Caging Migrants Outdoors Amid Heat Wave. truthout.org As a record-breaking heat wave continues in Arizona, reporters with The Intercept say they have observed U.S. Border Patrol holding about 50 migrants inside a chain-link pen in the Sonoran Desert, at the Ajo Border Patrol Station. This comes as the group Humane Borders reports the bodies of at least 13 people were found over the past month in the Sonoran Desert where many migrants cross. |
(2023-07-24). Trump's Attacks on the Legal System Are a Preview of How He Plans to Govern. truthout.org As Donald Trump's legal perils mount and with a trial date now set for his mishandling of classified documents, the disgraced ex-president — and many of his GOP acolytes — are launching a full-court campaign against the independence of the Justice Department. They are hoping to turn the department into a scapegoat to cushion Trump in the public eye from the impact of prosecution, and also… |
(2023-07-24). House GOP Proposes Cheaper Health Care at the Cost of Consumer Protections. truthout.org Forget "repeal and replace," an oft-repeated Republican rallying cry against the Affordable Care Act. House Republicans have advanced a package of bills that could reduce health insurance costs for certain businesses and consumers, partly by rolling back some consumer protections. Rather than outright repeal, however, the subtler effort could allow more employers to bypass the landmark health… |
(2023-07-24). Israeli Parliament Passes Part of Reforms Popularly Opposed as "Judicial Coup" truthout.org Israeli lawmakers on Monday approved part of a proposed judicial overhaul that would limit the Supreme Court's power to check government action, a key priority of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government. The vote took place as protests raged outside the Israeli Knesset and across the country. Polling has shown that a majority of Israelis oppose the sweeping overhaul… |
(2023-07-24). North Carolina GOP's Plan to Hijack Elections Should Concern Voters Everywhere. truthout.org The Supreme Court recently prevented Republicans from hijacking state and county election boards in its 6-3 ruling against North Carolina Republicans in Moore v. Harper. If the state GOP had been successful, they would've been able to run federal-level elections in North Carolina and across the country without any pathway for citizens to challenge unfair election laws. But voting rights are still… |
(2023-07-24). If Everybody's Going to Join NATO, Then Why Have the United Nations? strategic-culture.org 
Join us on , , and . | Dear friends, | Greetings from the desk of The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) hel…
(2023-07-24). Goodness Gracious, David Ignatius: The Light at the End of the Tunnel. strategic-culture.org By Melvin GOODMAN"The thing about tunnels is that if you keep moving through them, darkness eventually gives way to light." | — David Ignatius, Washington Post, July 19, 2023 | "The light at the end of the tunnel is just the light of an oncoming train." | — Robert Lowell | The Washington Post's senior international affairs columnist, David Ignatius, is one of the leading stenographers in the mainstream media. He has excellent sources in the Pentagon and the Central Intelligence Agency because he reliably and accurately reports their briefings and so-called leaks to influence public perceptions. His mo…
(2023-07-24). Shahba, Syria: Survival as Resistance. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-07-24). Ukrainian Counter-Offensive On July 24: Losses Grow Without Victories. southfront.org 
The military situation on the southern Ukrainian frontlines remains unchanged. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are likely preparing for another wave of large-scaled attacks which could mark the second stage of Kiev's counter-offensive. | The frontlines did not change in the Zaporozhie region. Ukrainian assault groups, together with foreign mercenaries, attempted several attacks on the village of Rabotino but failed to advance. They were timely spotted by Russ…
(2023-07-24). Military Situation On Northern Donbass Frontlines On July 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian forces destroyed 95 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles, 3 pickups, 1 artillery system in the Kupyansk area; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Sinkovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Sinkovka. | Ru…
(2023-07-24). In Video: Russian Fighters Capture Ukrainian Trenches In Close Combat. southfront.org
(2023-07-24). Kiev's Revenge Leads To More Damage To Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-24). Kissinger's 'Sino-Soviet Split 2.0' Destined To Fail. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageKissinger's room for maneuver was extremely narrow, despite the overall cordiality of his hosts. Beijing is perfectly aware of the rabid hostility and ever-growing Sinophobia in Washington DC, as well as the fact that the belligerent thalassocracy will not change its course anytime soon. | Written by A bit over half a century ago, the United States under the Nixon administration sent its then-S…
(2023-07-24). Military Situation In Syria On July 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 24, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On July 24, SNA's Military Police carried out a security operation in Tal Abyad city. One SNA member was killed and an SNA leader was arrested during the operation; | On July 24, unknown attackers riding a motorcycle attacked a HTS military vehicle in the Jabal al-Arbaeen area. Three HTS members were wounded; | On July 23, a rocket…
(2023-07-24). US Grows Tired Of Zelensky, Who Burning Bridges With Europe — Former Pentagon Official. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageAnglo Alliance enables Zelensky's petulant behaviour. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | US officials are growing tired of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky making endless demands for Western support, writes Douglas MacKinnon, a former adviser for policy and communications at the Pentagon, in an op-ed for The Hill. Even without MacKinnon's insight, it is evident that Western leaders are becoming weary of Zelensky's demands, as seen at the rece…
(2023-07-24). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On July 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Russian artillery destroyed a fuel depot of the AFU near Orekhov; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Malaya Tokmachka; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Rabotino; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Up to 45 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles, 2 D-30 howitzers were destroyed in Kherson region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 120 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 armored vehicles, 2 motor vehicles, 2 arti…
(2023-07-24). Eric Zuesse: How U.S. Congress Just Voted to Make War Permanent. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by In a bold display of the bipartisan determination of the U.S. Congress after 9/11 to lock-in forever the bonanza that the Congress temporarily granted to America's 'Defense' industries (manufacturers of war-weapons, etc.), the proposed congressional Resolution, on July 19th,
(2023-07-24). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Last night, explosions thundered in the Sumy region; | Last night, explosions thundered in the Odessa region; | The Russian Army struck the port of Renil; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Sinkovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kupyansk; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed a fuel depot of the AFU near Orekhov; | Russian artillery destro…
(2023-07-24). Russian Forces Continue Advance On Northern Donbass Frontlines. southfront.org 
While the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) continue their attempts to breck through Russian defence on the southern and eastern frontlines, Russian forces maintain the military initiative and are gaining new strongholds on the battlefields in the northern Donbass. | In the area of Kupyansk, Russian troops continue their offensive operations in order to gain a stronghold on the eastern bank of the Oskol River in the northern part of the Kharkiv region. The battles are ongoing near the village of P…
(2023-07-24). Ukrainian Drone Attack In Moscow On July 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2023-07-24). Ukraine Is Ammunition-Starved, And The West Simply Cannot Keep Up With Its Pledges. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe current state of affairs, with a Western deindustrializations crisis, makes it very difficult for the West to pursue its proxy attrition war: it simply cannot produce all the weapons it promises to give Ukraine. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | While Western discussions have focused on sending sophisticated weapons to Kiev, Hal Brands, a Henry Kissinger Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International…
(2023-07-24). Mighty Drones Or Storm Shadow Missiles: Another Attack Destroyed Military Warehouse In Crimea. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On the morning of July 24, Ukrainian forces launched another major attack on Crimea. Drone strikes on the peninsula have been ongoing almost daily since July 17, when Kiev struck the Crimean bridge. In recent days, the Ukrainian military managed to reach several targets, while previously Russian air defence forces had been intercepting all targets over the peninsula. | According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, in total 17 UAVs were intercepted over the Crimean peninsula on July 24.
(2023-07-24). 11 dead in gym roof collapse in NE China. ecns.cn Eleven people were killed in a roof collapse in a middle school gymnasium on Sunday. There were 19 people in the gymnasium at the No. 34 Middle School of Qiqihar when the accident occurred. Four people escaped on their own and 15 were trapped.
(2023-07-24). NBA player Kyle Anderson expected to play for China. ecns.cn American-born forward Kyle Anderson has completed a naturalization procedure and has acquired Chinese citizenship to be eligible to play for his mother's home country on the international stage.
(2023-07-24). China's central bank to enhance data security. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, released a set of draft administrative measures on Monday to strengthen the security management of data related to the PBOC's activity.
(2023-07-24). Fire breaks out at centuries-old temple in NW China's Gansu. ecns.cn A fire broke out at the Giant Buddha Temple, also known as the Dafo Temple in Shandan County, Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province, on early Monday morning, CCTV reported.
(2023-07-24). South China delivers first of 8 super container vessels for MSC. ecns.cn The largest container vessel in South China was delivered for use after it was named MSC NOA ARIEILA in Nansha district in the Guangdong provincial capital on Monday.
(2023-07-24). American-style Chinese Cuisine gathers popularity, curiosity in Beijing. ecns.cn A newly opened American-style Chinese Cuisine restaurant has unexpectedly gone viral on Chinese social media, drawing throngs of young foodies, especially those with overseas experiences. But here is the catch — the real challenge lies in converting short-term fancies into sustained popularity.
(2023-07-24). 33rd Naadam Fair opens in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The 33rd Naadam Fair opened on Sunday in Xilinhot City, Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Nearly 100,000 people were dressed in costumes to celebrate the grassland gala.
(2023-07-24). India rejects BYD's $1 billion factory proposal. ecns.cn India has rejected BYD's proposal to set up a $1 billion factory in the country in partnership with Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, the Economic Times reported on Saturday.
(2023-07-24). Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship. ecns.cn Chinese Basketball Association announced on Monday morning that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson has obtained Chinese citizenship.
(2023-07-24). Alipay, WeChat Pay expand service scenes for overseas users. ecns.cn Chines mobile payment service providers Alipay and WeChat Pay announced to upgrade application scenes and services for overseas users traveling to China as the 31st FISU Summer World University Games and the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou draw near.
(2023-07-24). School collapse claims 11 lives. ecns.cn The last trapped person has been found dead on Monday morning after a collapse on Sunday afternoon at a school in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang province, China Central Television reported.
(2023-07-24). Giant panda Mei Xiang's 25th birthday celebrated at U.S. zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda Mei Xiang's 25th birthday was celebrated at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-24). China unveils measures to boost private investment. ecns.cn China pledged on Monday to boost the private sector with a raft of policy measures designed to stimulate the vitality of private investment and boost confidence.
(2023-07-24). China sends first satellite with flexible solar array into space. ecns.cn Three of the satellites will be used to obtain remote sensing observation data and provide commercial remote sensing services. China's first flat-panel communication satellite with a flexible solar array, Lingxi-03, will be used for satellite communications technology verification.
(2023-07-24). Giant panda Mei Xiang celebrate 25th birthday at U.S. zoo. ecns.cn Mei Xiang celebrated her 25th birthday on Saturday. Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji are the three giant pandas currently living in the zoo.
(2023-07-24). International dance troupe brings classic to Xinjiang festival. ecns.cn The 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival, with a theme of "Dreams of Dance, Harmony of Silk Road," attracted more than 1,000 artists from Asia, Europe and Africa.
(2023-07-24). Photovoltaic power the second-largest power source in China: official. ecns.cn China's newly added photovoltaic installed capacity has ranked first in the world for ten consecutive years, and in the first half of this year, the cumulative installed capacity exceeded 470 million kilowatts, making it the second-largest power source in terms of installed capacity in China," said Li Chuangjun, director of the Department of New Energy and Renewable Energy Sources of the National Energy Administration (NEA).
(2023-07-24). NYT: U.S. chipmakers need China. ecns.cn Chipmakers are finding it increasingly hard to operate in China but say doing business in the country is still key to their survival, writes Ana Swanson of The New York Times, who covers international trade and tracks the U.S.-China relationship.
(2023-07-24). Xi to attend opening ceremony of Chengdu Universiade. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu and hold a welcome banquet and bilateral events for foreign leaders attending the event.
(2023-07-24). Plant pathogens and science festivals: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2023-07-24). Imperial students win climate prize for peatland wet farms funding project. imperial.ac.uk
(2023-07-24). Retired stars still have a role to play in planet formation. imperial.ac.uk Old stars roaming through new star-forming regions could be responsible for a radioactive heat source thought to be important for young planets.
(2023-07-24). Wednesday 7/26: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org outdoor amphitheater at corner with Bernal Branch Library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-07-24). London Breed's Corrupt PUC Led By Dennis J. Herrera Paying Large Fines. indybay.org SF Mayor London Breed's corrupt PUC led By Dennis J. Herrera is paying large fines for violation of pollution violations.
(2023-07-24). Saturday 7/29: Countering the liberal-progressive myth of community: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-07-24). Jeffrey Tumlin: our buses aren't jails. indybay.org This is an open letter from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) employees regarding the events of July 8th, 2023 at the annual Dolores Park Hill Bomb, where Muni buses were used by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to transport detained teenagers to SFPD's Mission Station.
(2023-07-24). Saturday 8/5: Police Murder in France: A Nationwide Uprising. indybay.org Online Townhall, see website for details…
(2023-07-24). United Nations Hears Testimony on Violations of Indigenous Rights by Governments, Police. indybay.org The United Nations heard testimony from Indigenous Peoples around the world, on the devastation from mining, ongoing genocide, and murder by federal agents and militarized forces, during this week's session of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva.
(2023-07-24). Saturday 8/12: David Rovics in house concert. indybay.org Notable House in Bernal Heights, San Francisco | 189 Ellsworth St.
(2023-07-24). México_In memoriam: Gustavo Esteva. indybay.org
(2023-07-24). Big LIE exposed: Pentagon finally admits Chinese "spy balloon" sent no military info! indybay.org On June 30–on a Friday, typically a news-lite day–the Pentagon released a statement that the much-hyped Chinese "spy balloon" that was shot down by US air missiles back in February(costing more than $400,000 each, and it took 2 shots!) had not, after all, sent back any military information. Gee, did the US Government commit another one of those "Iraqi had WMD" moment?>
(2023-07-24). SAG AFTRA Members Picket Netflix HQ-Protest 1 Cent Residuals. indybay.org Dozens of SAG AFTRA strikers picketed the headquarters of Netflix in Los Gatos. Netflix refuses to provide information about the times it streams films to the union and also wants SAG AFTRA and Writers Guild West members to work as gig workers with no healthcare and pensions.
(2023-07-24). Lawsuit Challenges EPA's 2023-2025 Renewable Fuels Standard. indybay.org WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 — The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals today challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's fuel volume requirements for corn ethanol and other biofuels for 2023-2025. Last month the EPA set the 2022 required minimum volume for transportation sector use at roughly 15 billion gallons of corn ethanol and 5.63 billion gallons of advanced biofuels.
(2023-07-24). Groups Win Legal Challenges to Massive Bay Area Biofuel Refinery Projects. indybay.org Flawed Reviews Downplayed Harms to Communities, Environment…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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.
(2023-07-24). 25 to 50 Fox Farms Remain in the U.S. indybay.org Some of the remaining fox farms in the United States.
(2023-07-24). Tuesday 7/25: We Will Not Be Silenced! Protecting Our Right to Protest & Dissent Virtual Town Hall. indybay.org
(2023-07-24). Sunday 8/6: Peace in Ukraine: Rally and March. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific and Water street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-07-24). 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.
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). Thursday 7/27: Climate Refugees: Facts and Findings, and Strategies for Loss and Damage. indybay.org Webinar…
(2023-07-24). Friday 7/21: La Peña Cultural Center's Baila Party! indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave)…
(2023-07-24). PNW Street Medics and Military Medicine. indybay.org
(2023-07-24). Ruchell Magee, longest-held political prisoner, wins freedom. liberationnews.org 
Magee is an 84-year-old man who has lived a long life in pursuit of justice and the end of white supremacist oppression.
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). Biden's Desperation and the Human Cost of Cluster Munitions in Ukraine, with Medea Benjamin. mintpressnews.com 
Fresh from a recent trip to Ukraine, veteran anti-war activist Medea Benjamin speaks on the Biden administration's controversial move to send cluster munitions to the country and more in this revealing interview with Alan Macleod.
(2023-07-24). From Oslo to Unity: Reimagining Palestine Solidarity for the Future. mintpressnews.com 
(2023-07-24). The eco collapse we were warned about has begunÔøº. nationofchange.org The banners of a change inspired by social and climate justice and the effective paths of this socio-ecological transition raised by popular movements are becoming more imperative and urgent today.
(2023-07-24). This database exposes the client conflicts of more than 1,500 Big Oil lobbyists. nationofchange.org New group reveals that hundreds of schools, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and more are paying lobbyists who also represent the fossil fuel industry.
(2023-07-24). Secret doc exposes flaws in Pentagon claim that no civilians were killed in al-Baghdadi raid. nationofchange.org "Over the past 20 years, the U.S. military has struggled with escalation of force and many civilians were killed when they were falsely viewed as a threat. This incident appears to be one of many such cases," said one expert.
(2023-07-24). Tax the fat cat private jet class, invest in green transit. nationofchange.org Democrats introduce a bill to hike fuel taxes on private jets and invest the new revenue in public transportation.
(2023-07-24). Jóvenes organizadores hablan de sindicatos con Biden y Bernie en la Casa Blanca. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Por lo general, Kumbar Nambiar, un joven graduado de Yale, pasaría los lunes libres antes de lanzar como relevista durante el resto de la semana para los Lansing Lugnuts, un club agrícola de béisbol de ligas menores de los Tigres de Detroit en el estado de Michigan. Sin embargo, no el 17 de julio. En …
(2023-07-24). Plight of part-timers key issue in Teamsters' struggle vs UPS. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The plight of part-time UPS drivers and warehouse workers, who are approximately half the firm's workforce, has become a key issue in the Teamsters' struggle with UPS. With talks resuming on July 24, after company bargainers walked out at 4 am on July 5, a forced strike by the 340,000 Teamsters members that work for …
(2023-07-24). 'No Choice But Love': A tenor's double CD calls for LBGTQI+ liberation. peoplesworld.org 
"It gets better…much, much better." Such are the opening lyrics heard on tenor Eric Herring's CD No Choice But Love: Songs of the LGBTQ+ Community. They appear in the song "Hold On," the first of four titles in a 2011 cycle called Love Remained by American composer Ben Moore (b. 1960). On this opener to …
(2023-07-24). The majority of striking actors are not known by their names. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kravits gets a lot of this: People recognize him — they're just not sure how. "I'm that guy who looks like the guy you went to high school with," says Kravits. "People think they've just seen me somewhere." Actually, they have — on TV, usually as a lawyer or a …
(2023-07-24). Laborers, Transportation Trades blast Republicans' infrastructure cuts. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA —In just two weeks, thanks to federal infrastructure funds from legislation last year—and coordination by state, federal, and local officials plus round-the-clock work from unionists—the collapsed I-95 bridge in Philadelphia was replaced and reopened, thus solving a major transportation bottleneck in the Northeast U.S. But if the House's ruling Republicans have their way, in …
(2023-07-24). U.S. to establish national monument to Emmett Till. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. President Joe Biden will establish a national monument to honor Emmett Till, the black teenager from Chicago who was abducted, tortured, and killed in 1955 after being accused of whistling at a white woman in Mississippi, and his mother, a White House official said at the weekend. Mr. Biden will sign a proclamation on …
(2023-07-24). Police Accountability / Global Women for Peace United Against NATO Conference. projectcensored.org On this week's Project Censored Show: In the first half of the program, host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with investigative reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis. They talk about police accountability…
(2023-07-24). Gambia: Death of Children by Cough Syrup. telesurenglish.net The executive director of the Medicines Control Agency (MCA), Markie Janneh Kaira, and her deputy executive director were fired for being responsible, according to investigations, for failing to register lots involved in the poisoning deaths of 70 children. | Related: | "The government is seeing the possibility of opening a case against them for having ignored their official duty," explained Gambia's health minister Ahmadou Lam…
(2023-07-24). Grenada to Celebrate Its Spicemas Carnival. telesurenglish.net They call it the island of space. According to tourists, Grenada has been impregnated with the aroma of its spices, making the smell of saffron, cloves, cardamom, laurel, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, or vanilla an eternal evocation of the days spent visiting the island. | Grenada gets ready for the Spicemas Carnival. Jul. 24, 2023.
(2023-07-24). Putin Says Russia-Africa Trade Reached About $18 Billion in 2022. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian-African trade increased last year and reached nearly $18 billion. His statements came in an article published Monday on the Kremlin's website dedicated to the second Russia-Africa summit. | RELATED: | The article is titled "Russia and Africa, joining efforts for the sake of peace, progress, and a successful future." It was published ahead of the second Russia-Africa summit to be h…
(2023-07-24). Ecuador's Security System Is Inefficient -AME. telesurenglish.net The Association of Ecuadorian Municipalities (AME) on Monday called on President Guillermo Lasso to convene an urgent meeting of the State and Public Security Council (Cosepe) following the murder of the mayor of Manta, Agustin Intriago. | RELATED: | "The security situation of mayors and mayorsesses is critical, and today has hit rock bottom. We are elected representatives whose faces and agendas are in the public domain, so we are const…
(2023-07-24). Armed Incident Leaves Three Dead in Guatemala Prison. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, at least three people died after a confrontation between inmates of a prison located in the north of Guatemala's capital. | Related: | According to the Ministry of Interior of Guatemala, the deputy director of the prison, a policeman and a prisoner died due to the incident that occurred in the Preventive Detention Center for Men in zone 18. | The Guatemalan agency indicated that in addition to the three dead, at leas…
(2023-07-24). Brazil Moves Towards Solving the Marielle Franco Murder. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the investigation into the murder of leftist councilor Marielle Franco entered a new phase after the confession of one of the perpetrators and the arrest of a new suspect. | RELATED: | "We are close to clarifying all aspects related to this barbaric crime", Justice Minister Flavio Dino said at a press conference attended by Federal Police Director Andrei Rodrigues. | Brazilian authorities have arrested a former firefighter for his…
(2023-07-24). Scientists Detect Water in a Young Star's Planet-Forming Disk. telesurenglish.net The scientific journal Nature published an investigation noting that a scientific team discovered water in PDS 70, a young star that is about 370 light years away and hosts two distant exoplanets. | RELATED: | The liquid is inside its disk of gas and dust from which new rocky or terrestrial planets with properties similar to ours could form. This finding was possible thanks to observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, which allowed sc…
(2023-07-24). The King of Spain to Call Consultations to Form a Government. telesurenglish.net Due to the political deadlock caused by the general elections, King Felipe VI will initiate a round of consultations with the Spanish parties to form a government after August 17. | RELATED: | On Sunday, the Popular Party (PP) and the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) did not obtain the necessary majority to govern. They need support from other political organizations, which seems unlikely to be achieved. | According to the Spani…
(2023-07-24). BRICS International Youth Camp to Gather 60 Participants. telesurenglish.net From August 1 to 6, the Third BRICS International Youth Camp is traditionally going to be held in the Ulyanovsk region in Russia. | RELATED: | This year the goal of the Camp is to develop new approaches to promote BRICS among young people by attracting young professionals in the field of journalism, information and communication technologies and graphic design in the Internet information environment from the BRICS count…
(2023-07-24). Russian Descendants Keep Their Cultural Tradition in Argentina. telesurenglish.net The great importance that immigrant cultural clubs play in Argentine social life has been noted earlier. They epitomise the values shared by Argentine society, respect and affection for one's roots. "Vissarion Belinski" is one of such clubs, named in honour of the 19th century Russian literary critic. | RELATED: | It all started among Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian migrants who arrived in Argentina in the 1930s. At first,…
(2023-07-24). Russia Hosts a Photographic Exhibition on Nelson Mandela. telesurenglish.net Until July 27, the Moscow House of Nationalities will host "Nelson Mandela. Life in Photographs," an exhibition that depicts various stages of the career of the outstanding African politician. | RELATED: | Here you can see his photographs of him as a child, pictures taken during his imprisonment of him, his photographs of him as President of South Africa and many other captured episodes of his life of him. | The exhibition…
(2023-07-24). Chaotic Weekend in Ecuadorian Prisons Leaves 6 Dead. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, six inmates were killed and 11 others injured in armed clashes between rival groups at a prison in southwest Ecuador. | RELATED: | The National Administration of Prisons (SNAI) said that the violence broke out on Saturday at Guayas Prison No. 1 in Guayaquil, which is known as Ecuador's most violent city. | Security personnel and elite police units are searching the prison in the wake of the riot, and security protocols have b…
(2023-07-24). Floods in Afghanistan Leave 38 Dead and 57 Injured. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Disaster Management Minister Spokesman Malavi Shafiullah Rahimi confirmed that at least 38 people died from the floods that have affected Afghanistan for the past four days. | RELATED: | The largest number of victims occurred in the provinces of Maidan Wardak, Kabul, Khost, Paktya, Nooristan, Ghazni and Nangarhar, he said, adding that 57 people have been reported injured and two citizens missing. | During…
(2023-07-24). Hitmen Assassinate Manta Mayor Intriago in Ecuador. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Agustin Intriago, the mayor of the Ecuadorian port city of Manta, was assassinated in an armed attack. | RELATED: | The 38-year-old mayor was shot several times as he was unveiling city projects at a local neighborhood. He was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment but died from his wounds. | Intriago was re-elected in 2023 by the Citizen Revolution Movement, the most important opposition party led by form…
(2023-07-24). Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Attacks. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that electronic warfare teams managed to thwart a new Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, although two drones managed to hit two non-residential buildings. | RELATED: | One of the Ukrainian drones crashed in the vicinity of the Ministry of Defense and another hit a business center near one of the main avenues of the capital city, the TASS agency reported. | "There is no significant damage or injuries…
(2023-07-24). TeleSUR Celebrates 18 Years of Informative Sovereignty. telesurenglish.net On July 24, 2005, Hugo Chávez's dream came true: the creation of teleSUR, the New Television of the South, currently a multimedia that exposes the voices of the peoples, social movements and political forces that fight for justice and against oppression. | Related: | From its beginnings, teleSUR emerged as a counter-hegemonic and decolonizing South American television project from the media point of view, different from the…
(2023-07-24). Tanzania: PM Urges African Women Police Officers To Join Forces. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa urged African women police officers to join forces in fighting crime. | Related: | At the opening of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Africa Chapter's training conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's economic hub, Majaliwa called on women police networks in African countries to sharpen their skills in fighting crime. | According to official st…
(2023-07-24). Tanzania: +1000 Delegates To Attend Africa Human Capital Summit. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Albert Chalamila, Dar es Salaam regional commissioner, said that at least 1,200 delegates will attend the Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit slated for July 25-26 in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam. | Related: | According to Chalamila, the delegates, including heads of state, will come from more than 30 African countries. | "Dar es Salaam has already prepared to receive the delegates, who will also have a chance…
(2023-07-24). Greece: Wildfires Still Raging, Front Reinforced. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, wildfires continued to rage on Greece, forcing more evacuations as the firefighting front was reinforced by ground and air. | Related: | According to several reports, Greece is experiencing its worst heatwave in decades, with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius. Extremely high temperatures, combined with humidity levels, are increasing the risk of the outbreak and spread of fires. | According to the police, as…
(2023-07-24). Ecuador activa protocolos de seguridad en centros penitenciarios. telesurtv.net En 13 centros penitenciarios existen personas en huelga de hambre y se toman medidas para restablecer la normalidad.
(2023-07-24). teleSUR recibe felicitaciones al cumplir su 18 aniversario. telesurtv.net teleSUR, la primera multiestatal de Latinoamérica y El Caribe, nació como canal de televisión el 24 de julio de 2005 y coincide con la fecha del natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar.
(2023-07-24). Comunidad salvadoreña denuncia incremento de presencia militar. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones locales asocian este incremento de la presencia militar al caso judicial que se le sigue al líderes locales relacionados con la lucha ambiental.
(2023-07-24). Corea del Norte lanza dos misiles balísticos a mar de Japón. telesurtv.net Se trataría del decimoquinto lanzamiento de misiles de este tipo por el Gobierno norcoreano en lo que va del 2023.
(2023-07-24). Venezuela conmemora natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar. telesurtv.net El acto de conmemoración del natalicio del Libertador se llevó a cabo en el Panteón Nacional de Caracas donde reposan sus restos.
(2023-07-24). Avanza Mundial de Fútbol femenil en Nueva Zelanda. telesurtv.net Este lunes todos los grupos ya entraron en acción y se espera que mañana martes empiece la segunda jornada de la novena copa mundial de fútbol femenil.
(2023-07-24). EE.UU. emplaza otro submarino nuclear en Corea del Sur. telesurtv.net El USS Kentucky marca la primera visita de un submarino de EE. UU. de misiles balísticos con armas nucleares a Corea del Sur desde la década de 1980.
(2023-07-24). Congreso israelí aprueba reforma judicial en medio de protestas. telesurtv.net La Policía detuvo a una veintena de manifestantes "por violar el orden público", y grupos de movilizados realizaron acciones de desobediencia civil.
(2023-07-24). Detienen en Brasil a cómplice en asesinato de Marielle Franco. telesurtv.net El arresto sucede por el acuerdo de colaboración que firmó uno de los autores del homicidio, el expolicía Elcio Queiroz.
(2023-07-24). Cierra Festival Mundial de Poesía en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Freddy Ñáñez, clausuró este domingo el XVII Festival Mundial de Poesía de Venezuela.
(2023-07-24). Naufragio de barco de pasajeros deja 15 muertos en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Como parte del operativo para buscar supervivientes, equipos de emergencia lograron rescatar con vida a seis personas.
(2023-07-24). Incendios obligan a evacuar localidades en isla griega de Corfú. telesurtv.net Las llamas han quemado hasta el momento más de 5.000 hectáreas de bosque virgen, como también varias viviendas y algunos hoteles.
(2023-07-24). Unicef reporta que 435 niños han muerto durante crisis en Sudán. telesurtv.net Probablemente la cifra sea mucho mayor en un país donde casi 14 millones de niños necesitan ayuda humanitaria.
(2023-07-24). Rey español anuncia consultas en agosto para formar Gobierno. telesurtv.net Es una prerrogativa constitucional que Felipe VI proponga al Congreso de los Diputados el candidato que, a su juicio, debe ser el jefe de Gobierno.
(2023-07-24). Ejército ruso repele ataque de Ucrania con drones contra Crimea. telesurtv.net Serguéi Axiónov, el gobernador de Crimea, dijo que los drones alcanzaron un depósito de municiones en el distrito de Dzhankoi.
(2023-07-24). Al menos 13 palestinos resultan heridos por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Los combatientes de la Resistencia palestina detonaron un artefacto explosivo contra los vehículos militares israelíes.
(2023-07-24). Convocan a paro nacional en Guatemala contra la corrupción. telesurtv.net La Alianza por las Reformas exigirá la renuncia de todos los funcionarios que apoyan el llamado pacto a favor de la corrupción.
(2023-07-24). Rasgos de Simón Bolívar que lo hicieron el Libertador. telesurtv.net Simón Bolívar organizó un ejército de distintas nacionalidades, con el objetivo de poner fin al proceso de colonización europeo llevado a cabo en la región durante más de 300 años.
(2023-07-24). Colapso de techo en gimnasio de China deja al menos 11 muertos. telesurtv.net Los primeros datos de la investigación revelaron que los constructores habían usado materiales no adecuados en la construcción del gimnasio.
(2023-07-24). Rusia frustra nueva ataque de Ucrania con drones contra Moscú. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Cancillería rusa, María Zajárova, tachó de acto de terrorismo internacional el nuevo atentado con drones contra Moscú.
(2023-07-24). Incidente armado deja tres muertos en cárcel de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Guatemala no descartan que existan otras víctimas mortales del enfrentamiento entre reos en el centro penitenciario.
(2023-07-24). teleSUR celebra 18 años de soberanía informativa. telesurtv.net Al celebrar un nuevo aniversario teleSUR da el salto al mundo de los podcast y se lanza de lleno para llevar su contenido a nuevas plataformas y conquistar nuevas audiencias.
(2023-07-24). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de líder social en Policarpa, Nariño. telesurtv.net Con Ilder Díaz los líderes asesinados ascienden a 93 solo este año y 1.507 desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz.
(2023-07-24). Terroristas masacran a agentes policiales al sureste de Irán. telesurtv.net Ocurrió en la provincia de Sistán y Baluchistán, fronteriza con Pakistán. Tras matar a los agentes, los terroristas se dieron a la fuga.
(2023-07-24). Rusia dispuesta a reemplazar envío ucraniano de granos a àÅfrica. telesurtv.net El comunicado de Vladímir Putin tien lugar en vísperas de la Cumbre Rusia-África prevista para los próximos 27 y 28 de julio en la ciudad de San Petersburgo.
(2023-07-24). How They Are Destroying Millions of Lives. expose-news.com Interest rates were kept absurdly low for years in order to trap businesses and homeowners into acquiring huge debts. As interest rates race up towards normal the cost of servicing loans and …
(2023-07-24). Wind turbines are an eyesore, a hazard and an environmental disaster. expose-news.com Wind turbines, once touted by the few wealthy and less populated countries as a clean solution for electricity, are now becoming an eyesore, a hazard, and a significant environmental threat. Will Wind …
(2023-07-24). Spain in election limbo after right-wing Popular Party and far-right Vox fail to secure majority to govern. wsws.org Calls for "Unity against fascism" will be used as a weapon against the working class, to try and blackmail workers into uniting behind a renewed Socialist Party-Sumar government to try and stifle a movement to the left that has seen an eruption of struggles against their pro-war and austerity policies.
(2023-07-24). Union calls more limited strikes by Southern California hotel workers. wsws.org Unite Here Local 11 started a third "strike wave" last Thursday while it maneuvers with owners and Democrats.
(2023-07-24). Striking actors and writers in New York speak to the WSWS: "This money, this greed, could ultimately end art as an industry" wsws.org The WSWS spoke to a variety of people, including actors and writers, but also scenic artists, members of IATSE. Also present were New York City teachers and high school students.
(2023-07-24). The past 20 days have been the hottest ever recorded. wsws.org The simultaneous heatwaves across the world are a direct result of global warming.
(2023-07-24). Australian government's universities report demands restructuring for big business and war. wsws.org "Courses must be designed with the skills needs of industry in mind," Labor's Accord report insists.
(2023-07-24). Fiji government imposes "belt-tightening" austerity budget. wsws.org With Fiji experiencing an unprecedented economic crisis the seven-month-old Rabuka-led government has launched a sweeping attack on living standards.
(2023-07-24). Australian Pharmaceutical Industries workers' four-week strike shut down with no real wage gains. wsws.org Under the proposed union-management deal, API workers will receive an average nominal wage rise of 4.5 per annum over four years, keeping their wages lower than their counterparts in other warehouses.
(2023-07-24). Teamsters announces last-minute deal at Yellow to block strike, as hundreds of workers gather to discuss industry-wide strategy at rank-and-file meeting. wsws.org The agreement to avert a strike is a sellout that resolves nothing for Yellow freight workers and does not commit the company to pay a penny of its $50 million pension obligations.
(2023-07-24). Hot labor summer: Growing strike movement colliding with pro-corporate union bureaucracies. wsws.org A powerful strike movement has begun to emerge in the US and internationally in recent weeks, involving tens of thousands of workers across different industries, coming into headlong conflict with the union apparatuses.
(2023-07-24). Workers speak out: Actors and writers, UPS workers, and autoworkers across the US. wsws.org We are posting here a roundup of video comments from actors and writers, UPS workers and autoworkers that appeared on the World Socialist Web Site in the last week.
(2023-07-24). Stop the censorship of socialist students at Macquarie University! wsws.org The IYSSE is being targeted because it "is the only organization that advances a genuine anti-war perspective based on the unification of the international working class against the capitalist nation-state system."
(2023-07-24). ILWU leadership forcing Canadian dockers to vote on government-dictated sellout contract previously rejected by union delegates. wsws.org The decision marks yet another miserable capitulation by the union bureaucracy to the pro-war, pro-austerity Liberal government, which made clear its intention to employ ruthless state repression if dockers had resumed strike action.
(2023-07-24). Study shows substantial increase in childhood diabetes rates during COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org A recently published study found that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of new cases of type 1 diabetes in children has increased far beyond expectations.
(2023-07-24). This week in history: July 24-30. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-07-24). City of New York agrees to $13.7 million settlement for police brutality in George Floyd protests. wsws.org Each of 1,380 plaintiffs will receive about $10,000 for claims of abuse and illegal arrest.
(2023-07-24). The BRICS Dream Towards 2050. infobrics.org The BRIC group thesis, defended in the essay "Dreaming with BRICS: The Road to 2050", held that Brazil, Russia, India and China — South Africa had not yet been accepted — had promoted global capitalism have changed their political systems to adopt…
(2023-07-24). BRICS Rising: The Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org Increasing acceptance of BRICS and interests among many in the developing & emerging economies is significant for many reasons. What will be the shape of the things and how the world will look like by the end of this decade?>
(2023-07-24). Weighing Expansion, BRICS Increasingly Draws Membership Requests. infobrics.org Nearly 25 countries seeking participation in BRICS, as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa endeavor to enhance their global roles…
(2023-07-24). Kiev regime kills Russian journalist with illegal US-supplied weapons. infobrics.org War correspondent Rostislav Zhuravlev was assassinated in Zaporozhye region during terrorist attack against civilian vehicle with journalists inside.
(2023-07-24). US grows tired of Zelensky, who is burning bridges with Europe — former Pentagon official. infobrics.org Anglo Alliance enables Zelensky's petulant behaviour.
(2023-07-24). Blood Commodities: BlackRock's Role in the Ukraine Carnage. journal-neo.org Ukraine has become a symbol for all those who understand the war; there is money for blood. And there has been no negotiation to end hostilities because the money is and will continue to flow by the tanker load. Let's briefly examine who stands to gain from the death of hundreds of thousands. BlackRock and […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-24). Turkey's role in mediating the Russian-Ukrainian situation is wearing thin. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-24). Mongolia, a victim of neo-colonial looting — how Western capital obtained control over Oyu Tolgoi. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-24). CIA Has Been Working to Overthrow the People's Republic of China (PRC) Since Its Inception in 1949. covertactionmagazine.com New book details saga of two CIA officers, Jack Downey and Richard Fecteau, who were imprisoned for 19 years in China following a botched covert operation in the "Asian Bay of Pigs." Six years ago, The New York Times reported that the Chinese government systematically dismantled CIA spying operations in the country starting in 2010, killing …
(2023-07-24). Brasil — Lula vence al catastrofismo. globalizacion.ca Brasil se recupera. Nunca ha sido tan bueno. El optimismo se propaga. La economía vuelve a crecer, se generan empleos, aumenta el apoyo al gobierno. El país parece estar entrando en un nuevo ciclo de expansión, que proyecta a Brasil…
(2023-07-24). Capitalismo invisible/antagonismos borrosos. globalizacion.ca La insistencia en el carácter digital del nuevo capitalismo financiero no es suficiente. Hay una mutación antropológica testimoniada por los 23000 millones de dispositivos conectados a la red. Como bien señala Mauricio Ferraris el siervo de la gleba que trabajaba…
(2023-07-24). Brasil y el medioambiente. globalizacion.ca Hay al menos un punto en común entre Lula da Silva y su antecesor, el desequilibrado ultraderechista Jair Bolsonaro: la preocupación por el medioambiente y los cambios climáticos. | Son, sin embargo, preocupaciones opuestas. Mientras Bolsonaro trató de destrozar la naturaleza,…
(2023-07-24). El 42% de los habitantes del planeta no puede permitirse una dieta saludable. globalizacion.ca øDe qué modo recibe Occidente a las personas migrantes y refugiadas que llegan a sus territorios? En el Reino Unido, el Parlamento aprobó el 18 de julio la ley migratoria promovida por el Gobierno Conservador, que dificulta las peticiones de…
(2023-07-24). Acuerdos de Estambul sobre granos: Hechos y realidades. globalizacion.ca La tiranía mediática impuesta por Estados Unidos, el Reino Unido y los gobiernos de los países de la Unión Europea (UE) ha difundido en los últimos días una serie de falsedades respecto al retiro de Rusia de los Acuerdos de…
(2023-07-24). Una reconfirmación geopolítica ante una certera incertidumbre. globalizacion.ca El desarrollo del conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania dista de una rápida resolución donde los ingentes recursos materiales que ambos flancos purgan en el escenario no hacen más que predecir — y porque la Historia también lo predetermina — un…
(2023-07-24). Is Psychiatry "Fake Science"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). Unvaccinated Transplant Patients Denied Treatment in Canada, Resulting in Death. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). Why Russia and the US Will Never Go Back to the Pre-2022 State of Affairs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). The International Systems of States and Security. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). Pandemic 2025: US Creates Permanent New Pandemic Agency for Decade of Vaccines."Catastrophic Contagion" Simulation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). On Russia-Africa Matters and the Emerging Multipolar World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). Alert! New 'Redesigned GMOs' Being Forced on Farmers and Consumers. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). The Cold War Between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Heats Up. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). Selected Articles: Trudeau, NATO and Climate Change, Another Boondoggle. globalresearch.ca 
By The more the government of Canada piles on the hocus pocus of climate change/net zero, the more the incentive grows for the Trudeau-Singh regime …
(2023-07-24). US Is Losing Culture. We Don't See Masterworks From Hollywood Anymore. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-24). Congressional Concerns: Stalling Nuclear Submarines for Australia. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-07-24). El hambre en el mundo y la guerra en Ucrania. peoplesdispatch.org Read in English El lunes 17 de junio, Dmitry Peskov, vocero del presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin,
(2023-07-24). Leftist parties condemn EU-Tunisia agreement to curb migration. peoplesdispatch.org The Workers' Party of Tunisia and the Italian leftist party Potere al Popolo said that Tunisia's deal with the EU on migration and an upcoming agreement with the IMF are a "perfect pact between liberalism, authoritarianism and xenophobia"
(2023-07-24). Fresh protests against Dina Boluarte met with violent police repression in Lima. peoplesdispatch.org 
According to a new survey conducted by the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP), the disapproval rating of de-facto president Dina Boluarte has risen from 71% in January to 81.6% in July, while that of the right-wing dominated Congress has increased from 89% to 90.4%…
(2023-07-24). Israel arrested 570 Palestinian children in first half of 2023. peoplesdispatch.org At least 29 of the Palestinian children arrested by the Israeli forces this year in six months were below the age of 12, and two of them were just 10 years old. Israel has already killed 31 Palestinian children this year…
(2023-07-24). "79 days too late": Outrage across India as video of sexual assault exposes violence in Manipur. peoplesdispatch.org The northeastern State of Manipur in India has seen horrific ethnic and religious violence for nearly three months. The opposition alleges that the central and the Manipur State government led by the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have failed to uphold law and order in the State by deliberate inaction…
(2023-07-24). State of the nation of Philippines: People give Marcos Jr's administration a failing grade. peoplesdispatch.org As the president of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his State of the Nation Address, we spoke to leaders of the Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD) on how the people of the country have assessed the first year of the Marcos' administration.
(2023-07-24). How Corporate News Distorts Gun Violence. progressive.org In Chicago as elsewhere, mainstream outlets regularly omit stories of people living in close proximity to gun violence.
(2023-07-24). Nation's battery sector powers ahead both at home and overseas. ecns.cn China's electric car battery industry is growing rapidly, driven by a sustained surge in the new energy vehicle market, according to the latest data from the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance.
(2023-07-24). Efforts to isolate China put technology leaps at risk, academic says. ecns.cn A Chinese political scholar has raised concerns over the implications of the United States' policy of so-called de-risking for China's technological advancements and international collaboration.
(2023-07-24). China achieves mass production of domestic MRI instrument. ecns.cn China has achieved the mass production of domestically-made magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrument, breaking through a long-standing foreign technological blockade, CCTV reported on Saturday.
(2023-07-24). Realty policies to assuage concerns, boost confidence. ecns.cn China recently extended the timelines for a basket of financial policies supporting the real estate market.
(2023-07-24). Dinosaur egg fossils discovered for the first time in China's Heyuan Basin. ecns.cn Four dinosaur egg fossils were uncovered in the Heyuan Basin for the first time recently in Heyuan, a city known for its extensive collection of dinosaur egg fossils in South China's Guangdong Province.
(2023-07-24). Spanish people didn ¥t fall into right-wingers ¥ trap, says AMLO. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) on Monday said he is quite pleased with what happened to right-wingers in Spain after failing in reaching absolute majority to elections.
(2023-07-24). Venezuela to overcome with Simón Bolívar, says Diosdado Cabello. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The first Vice President of the United Socialist Party (PSUV) Diosdado Cabello on Monday claimed the Venezuelan people will win alongside Simón Bolívar.
(2023-07-24). Ethiopia, African nations to assess cooperation with Italy. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday held talks with the leaders of Italy, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya in order to establish areas of common interest for a structured cooperation among the countries.
(2023-07-24). No damage as magnitude 6.8 quake shakes El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador ¥s Environment and Natural Resources Ministry on Monday informed the country continues to face seismic movements in its territory following a magnitude 6.8 tremor was reported on July 18.
(2023-07-24). Diaz-Canel meets with Santiago de Cuba residents. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Hours before the celebration on Wednesday of the 70th anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met here on Monday with a couple of Santiago residents who have excelled in urban agriculture.
(2023-07-24). Cuban solidarity festivals concludes in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The three-day Cuba Solidarity Festival in Ostia, a district of the Italian capital, concluded on Monday after a final day dedicated to honoring Cuban-born Italian writer Italo Calvino.
(2023-07-24). Italy hosts United Nations Summit on Food Systems. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The 2nd United Nations Summit on Food Systems opened on Monday in Rome and will close on July 26, with the participation of more than 2,000 delegates from 160 countries.
(2023-07-24). Revolutionary feat commemorated in Cienfuegos. plenglish.com Cienfuegos, Cuba, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The city of Cienfuegos lived another patriotic day on Monday, when the 70th anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks were commemorated.
(2023-07-24). Another national doctor kidnapped in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Haitian Doctor Pierre-Marie Reynold Grand Pierre was kidnapped in Tabarre, the same area where journalist Marie Lucie Bonhomme and her husband Pierre-Louis Opont were also abducted in June, relatives confirmed on Monday.
(2023-07-24). Venezuela ratifies unrenounceable defense of Palestine's cause. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) on Monday ratified the stance of the Government of Nicolás Maduro regarding the unrenounceable defense of the Palestinian people's cause.
(2023-07-24). Reportan cinco muertos tras motines en cárcel ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net En la Penitenciaría del Litoral se han producido varias de las masacres más sangrientas en las cárceles de Ecuador desde 2020.
(2023-07-24). 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.
(2023-07-24). 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.
(2023-07-24). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: Attribution Science Can Help Curb Climate Change. levernews.com On this week's bonus episode of Lever Time Premium, exclusively for The Lever's supporting subscribers, producer Frank Cappello and reporter Julia Rock sit down with climate scientist Dr. Andrew Pershing, who explains the advent of 'attribution science.'üëâTo get access to Lever Premium Podcasts, click
(2023-07-24). The Church Of Leonard Leo. levernews.com 
(2023-07-24). Israel pulls the trigger, US lets it off the hook. electronicintifada.net Palestinians call for urgent accountability as abuses spike.
(2023-07-24). Podcast Ep 80: From NYC to Florida, students fight lobby smears. electronicintifada.net Fatima Mohammed and Ahmad Daraldik stand strong against racist campaigns over their Palestine advocacy.
(2023-07-24). 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…
(2023-07-24). Lavrov to meet with his Azerbaijani and Armenian counterparts. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet on Tuesday in this capital with his counterparts from Azerbaijan and Armenia, Jeyhun Bayramov and Ararat Mirzoyan, respectively, it was reported on Monday.
(2023-07-24). Russia denounces misuse of grain agreement by US and Europe. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin charged that the Black Sea grain agreement was used by companies from the United States and Europe that exported and resold cereals from Ukraine, local media reported on Monday.
(2023-07-24). Syria commemorates Cuba's National Rebelliousness Day. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Syrians and Cubans on Monday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the attacks on on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks during the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista (1952-1958).
(2023-07-24). Yemeni ambassador to Havana sends congratulations on July 26. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Cuba, Mohamed Saleh Nasher, sent a congratulatory message to the people and the top authorities of the country, on the occasion of National Rebelliousness Day on July 26, it was learned on Monday.
(2023-07-24). Twenty soldiers killed in attack in the capital of Somalia. plenglish.com According to Radio Shabelle, a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a military base in the Hodon district after entering the facility posing as a soldier. | Other Somali sources pointed out that the number of fatalities might be higher, while Al Shabaab speaks of 73 soldiers killed and some 125 wounded.
(2023-07-24). Syrian army clashes with Daesh terrorists in the desert. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Syrian Armed Forces clashed with terrorists of the Islamic State (Daesh in Arabic) in the vast desert area of Al-Badieh on Monday.
(2023-07-24). Is Hollywood Still Afraid of the Truth About the Atomic Bomb?: Greg Mitchell on "Oppenheimer" democracynow.org 
The movie Oppenheimer about J. Robert Oppenheimer — the "father of the atomic bomb" — focuses on Oppenheimer's conflicted feelings about the weapons of mass destruction he helped unleash on the world, and how officials ignored those concerns after World War II as the Cold War started an arms race. Journalist Greg Mitchell says that while the film is well made and worth seeing, "the omissions are quite serious." He says there is little mention of the dangers of radiation and no focus on the impact of the bomb on its victims in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The film also does not…
(2023-07-24). "Chaos & Violence": NYC to Pay $13M to Those Attacked by Police in 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests. democracynow.org 
In a landmark $13 million settlement, New York City has agreed to pay 1,300 people attacked by police while protesting the Minnesota police murder of George Floyd in 2020. Sow v. City of New York yielded the largest total payout to protesters in a class-action suit in U.S. history, totaling about $10,000 per person. The suit focused on how police violated protesters' civil and constitutional rights by making mass arrests and using excessive force that included improper use of pepper spray and using a tactic called kettling to trap and arrest protesters before a curfew went into effect. The case used a video…
(2023-07-24). The Intercept Reveals Border Patrol Is Caging Migrants Outdoors in Deadly Arizona Heat. democracynow.org 
As a record-breaking heat wave continues in Arizona, reporters with The Intercept say they have observed U.S. Border Patrol holding about 50 migrants inside a chain-link pen in the Sonoran Desert, at the Ajo Border Patrol Station. This comes as the group Humane Borders reports the bodies of at least 13 people were found over the past month in the Sonoran Desert where many migrants cross. "You really can't overstate how deadly this ecosystem is," says reporter Ryan Devereaux, who describes the well-funded border agencies' lack of support for border crossers. Roland Gutierrez, Democratic sta…
(2023-07-24). DOJ Threatens to Sue Texas Gov. Abbott for Installing Barrels Wrapped in Razor Wire in Rio Grande. democracynow.org 
The U.S. Justice Department is threatening to sue the state of Texas after Republican Governor Greg Abbott installed barrels wrapped in razor wire in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block migrants from crossing the river. This comes just after a whistleblower state trooper at the Texas Department of Public Safety recently protested the state's inhumane policies in a letter to superiors. "What's happening at the border in Texas right now is criminal," says Democratic Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez. "There's state crimes, there's federal crimes, and there's internatio…
(2023-07-24). Headlines for July 24, 2023. democracynow.org 30,000 Flee Rhodes as Greece Battles Dozens of Wildfires; Italy Hit by Ice Storms After Record Heat, Monsoon Brings Deadly Floods, Landslides in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Triggers Dengue Outbreak, Nova Scotia Inundated with 3 Months' Worth of Rain; Washington Wildfire Tops 52,000 Acres, Right Underperforms Expectations in Spain Election; Separatist Parties Emerge as Kingmakers, Hun Sen Retains Cambodian Leadership, Likely to Hand Power to Son, After Suppressing Opposition, Israel Passes Contentious Judicial Reform as Protesters Say They Won't Back Down, Israeli Forces Kill Two More Palestinian Tee…
(2023-07-24). EE.UU. dispone de otro submarino nuclear en Corea del Sur. telesurtv.net El USS Kentucky marca la primera visita de un submarino de EE. UU. de misiles balísticos con armas nucleares a Corea del Sur desde la década de 1980.
(2023-07-24). Mueren nueve personas al estrellarse avión civil en Sudán. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las Fuerzas Armadas, el hecho ocurrió en la ciudad de Port Sudán, tras el despegue de la aeronave y presumiblemente a causa de una falla técnica.
(2023-07-24). Gobierno de Nicaragua: teleSUR es una gran victoria de Chávez. telesurtv.net Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo envían mensaje de congratulaciones por el aniversario 18 de nuestra multiestatal.
(2023-07-24). Alertan sobre muerte de 5.000 pingàºinos en costas de Uruguay. telesurtv.net "Esto es mortandad en el agua, en un 90 por ciento son ejemplares jóvenes que llegan sin reservas de grasa y con los estómagos vacíos", refirió Carmen Leizagoyen.
(2023-07-24). El PSOE con alianzas en camino a formar Gobierno tras elecciones en España. telesurtv.net Ultraderecha de Vox capta menos votos y escaños de lo estimado y la derecha del Partido Popular, aún siendo más votada, no logra mayoría parlamentaria para formar Gobierno.
(2023-07-24). American Anthropological Association Votes by 71% to Boycott Complicit Israeli Universities. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-07-24). For trans liberation and social change. greenleft.org.au 
Alex Salmon reviews Shon Faye's debut book, The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice.
(2023-07-24). Global outcry forces J&J to back down on TB drug patent. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Ban cluster bombs — Ukraine is no exception. greenleft.org.au 
Fred Leplat, on behalf of British organisation, Anti*Capitalist Resistance, critically examines the controversial supply of cluster munitions from the United States to Ukraine.
(2023-07-24). Kurds and supporters protest 'canceling' of Kurdistan in Treaty of Lausanne 100 years ago. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Labor must end immigration detention and offshore processing, protesters say. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). In Chile, having a good constitution doesn't guarantee social change. greenleft.org.au 
Bárbara Navarrete, newly-elected secretary general of the Communist Youth of Chile speaks to Taroa Zúñiga Silva.
(2023-07-24). Refugee rights rally demands Labor ends cruel temporary visas. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Norlane community pushes back against racist provocation. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). 'Free Julian Assange' letter delivered to PM Anthony Albanese. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Video: Opposing the anti-trans hysteria. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). The Blak Sovereign Movement on the Voice referendum. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Traditional Owners defeat proposed Kimba radioactive waste dump. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Gas industry peak body referred to regulator for alleged greenwashing. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Public housing tenant Margaret Kelly given eviction date. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Ecosocialism needed in the age of climate emergency. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Anti-war protesters say Talisman Sabre war games should be cancelled. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Calls grow for public housing to be saved, more built. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Videos from Ecosocialism 2023. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Finance union urges NAB workers to vote up improved agreement. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Four Big Banks refuse to renew loans to Whitehaven Coal. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-24). Russia Accuses Ukraine of Killing Journalist With US Cluster Bombs. news.antiwar.com Russia on Saturday accused Ukrainian forces of killing a Russian journalist in the southern Zaporizhzhia region using US-provided cluster munitions, which are widely banned due to the harm they cause civilians. The Russian Defense Ministry said that Rostislav Zhuravlev, a reporter for Russia's RIA news agency, was killed, and three other journalists were wounded by …
(2023-07-24). Alipay, WeChat accept overseas cards for payment. ecns.cn WeChat Pay and Alipay announced they will now allow overseas cards like Visa and Mastercard to be added to their pay accounts, in order to facilitate mobile payment for overseas users in China.–…
(2023-07-24). Summer movie frenzy drives industry recovery. ecns.cn The scorching summer heat seems to be driving moviegoers by the thousands into the theaters. As of the weekend ending Saturday, the country's summer box-office haul had exceeded 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion).
(2023-07-24). Expansion of BRICS set to be discussed. ecns.cn The discussion on expanding BRICS, the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is expected to be high on the agenda of an upcoming meeting of senior officials to prepare for the BRICS Summit in August, observers said.
(2023-07-24). World University Games Village opens in Chengdu. ecns.cn The Chengdu FISU World University Games Village opened on Saturday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, with members of the Chinese delegation becoming the first guests to move in.
(2023-07-24). Major test for new type of rocket engine completed. ecns.cn China's rocket scientists and engineers carried out a major test on Saturday on a new type of engine, which will be the most important component in the nation's attempt to land astronauts on the moon.
(2023-07-24). First satellite launched with flexible solar wing. ecns.cn China launched the country's first satellite equipped with a flexible solar array on Sunday.
(2023-07-24). National Museum issues strict code of conduct banning livestreaming. ecns.cn The notice also says, during visits, misconduct such as loud noise, chasing others, climbing, lying on the floor, littering, touching or damaging the exhibits are not allowed.
(2023-07-24). Globalization of renminbi to boost stability. ecns.cn The internationalization of the renminbi is gathering momentum, and such a trend will help facilitate China's further opening-up and encourage the country's global trade and investment.
(2023-07-24). Tripartite meeting of central bankers to help East Asian economy. ecns.cn The Central Bank Governors' Meeting of China, Japan and South Korea was held on Sunday in Japan with candid exchange of views on regional economic and financial developments.
(2023-07-24). China achieves mass production of domestic MRI instrument, breaking foreign tech blockade. ecns.cn China's domestically developed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrument has been successfully developed and mass-produced, breaking through a long-standing foreign technological blockade.
(2023-07-24). China successfully tests high-thrust engine for moon landing. ecns.cn China successfully carried out a trial test on the main engine of the Long March-10, a new carrier rocket designed for manned moon landing missions, on Saturday.
(2023-07-24). Mainland university delegation wraps up visit to Taiwan island, a 1st in 3 years. ecns.cn A group of 37 teachers and students from Chinese mainland universities concluded their exchange visit to the Taiwan island on Sunday and returned to the mainland.
(2023-07-24). Majestic view of Hukou waterfall. ecns.cn The renowned Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River along the border area between north China's Shanxi and northwest China's Shaanxi Provinces, has seen an increase in water flow due to"ÄÄintense"ÄÄrainfall in summer.
(2023-07-24). Friday 8/4: Daniel Ellsberg Presente! indybay.org Livermore Lab | Corner of Vasco & Patterson Pass | Livermore, CA 94550…
(2023-07-24). Tuesday 7/18: Discussion of the Film Oppenheimer. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-07-24). Ascienden a 27 los muertos por alud en la India. telesurtv.net El jefe de distrito, Yogesh Mhase, señaló que el alud dejó 21 personas heridas, incluidos 8 hospitalizados.
(2023-07-24). Argentina y FMI alcanzan acuerdo para pago de deuda. telesurtv.net Se esperaba un adelanto de por los menos 8.400 millones de dólares de los 10.400 millones que correspondía desembolsar.
(2023-07-24). Al menos 12 personas mueren tras derrumbe de un edificio en Camerún. telesurtv.net La causa del colapso aún está bajo investigación, pero las autoridades han dicho que puede deberse a materiales de construcción o prácticas de construcción deficientes.
(2023-07-24). Grecia evacua a 19 mil personas de la isla de Rodas. telesurtv.net Las autoridades realizan la mayor evacuación en la historia de Grecia por los incendios en una isla turística.
(2023-07-24). Realizan jornada en defensa de la democracia en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Autoridades Ancestrales y sociedad civil del departamento de Sololá presentan una querella contra la fiscal general Consuelo Porras y contra el juez séptimo de instancia penal Fredy Orellana.
(2023-07-24). Tiroteo en RD del Congo deja 13 muertos, incluidos nueve niños. telesurtv.net El tiroteo ocurrió en la aldea de Nyakova, a orillas del lago Alberto, en la provincia oriental de Ituri, en el Congo.
(2023-07-24). Presidente Putin afirma que contraofensiva de Ucrania fracasó. telesurtv.net El mandatario Vladímir Putin mantuvo conversaciones con su homólogo bielorruso en la ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo.
(2023-07-24). Rusia rechaza haber atacado una catedral ortodoxa en Odesa. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas rusas atacaron durante la noche con armas de precisión instalaciones militares de la ciudad ucraniana.
(2023-07-24). Alcalde de Manta, Ecuador, fallece tras ataque armado. telesurtv.net El burgomaestre recibió al menos tres impactos de bala de fusil en el pecho. Ocurrió mientras recorría una obra en construcción.
(2023-07-24). Avanza escrutinio de votos de las elecciones generales en España. telesurtv.net Los electores deberán elegir a los 350 diputados que integran el Congreso y a 208 senadores de los 266 que componen el Senado.
(2023-07-24). Minuto a minuto de las elecciones generales en España. telesurtv.net Pedro Sánchez convocó a elecciones generales tras los resultados negativos del PSOE en los comicios autonómicos y municipales del 28 de mayo.
(2023-07-24). teleSUR celebra18 años de soberanía informativa. telesurtv.net Al celebrar un nuevo aniversario teleSUR da el salto al mundo de los podcast y se lanza de lleno para llevar su contenido a nuevas plataformas y conquistar nuevas audiencias.
(2023-07-24). Reportan cuatro desaparecidos por inundaciones en Canadá. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Real Policía Montada Canadiense señaló que los desaparecidos fueron reportados en West Hants.
(2023-07-24). Inundaciones dejan más de 30 fallecidos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ministerio de Emergencia del Gobierno Talibán, Shafiullah Rahimi, reportó más de 40 desaparecidos.
(2023-07-24). Partido Popular de Camboya anuncia victoria en elecciones. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la bancada, Sok Eysan, señaló que el CPP "lidera y va a ganar al 100 por ciento seguro".
(2023-07-24). Ejército sudanés inicia operación para retomar Jartum. telesurtv.net Las autoridades castrenses anunciaron el inicio de las operaciones de peinado mediante una unidad especial.
(2023-07-24). The past twenty days have been the hottest ever recorded. wsws.org The simultaneous heatwaves across the world are a direct result of global warming.
(2023-07-24). The revolutionary spirit of the Buddha. mronline.org 
Marx and Engels both took a surprising interest in the ideas of the great Indian spiritual leader, argues Sean Ledwith.
(2023-07-24). Covering 'Racist State' backlash—but not the reality that Israel is a racist state. mronline.org 
When Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D.—Wash.) called Israel a "racist state" at the Netroots Nation conference, corporate media dutifully covered the political backlash—but scrupulously avoided evaluating the veracity of Jayapal's statement.
(2023-07-24). Adidas and Ye's Battle Over a $100 Million Marketing Fund. moguldom.com The drama between Kanye West, who is changed his name to Ye, and Adidas continues. Back in October 2022, Adidas ended its highly profitable and long-term partnership with Ye to sell his Yeezy products over remarks he made that were deemed anti-Semetic. Then in May 2023, after losing a whopping $540 million, Adidas said it would …
(2023-07-24). A Tribute to Tony Bennett: Body and Soul (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett died on 21 Jul 2023 at age 96. RIP | Please click on Watch on YouTube and enjoy this treat.
(2023-07-24). Argentina's Yuan Lifeline Is Sign of Brinkmanship between China, US. transcend.org 17 Jul 2023 – Buenos Aires has been looking for ways to safeguard its dwindling dollar reserves and has found a willing partner in Beijing.
(2023-07-24). Colonialism or Sovereignty? How the Global Financial System Traps Countries in Debt. transcend.org 12 Jul 2023 – Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss how the international financial system traps Global South countries in debt, reinforcing a neocolonial order.
(2023-07-24). Complexity in Modern Lifestyles. transcend.org The world that we see around us is complex. Trying to live meaningfully in it is not easy, be it physically or mentally.
(2023-07-24). Congressional Testimony of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on the Weaponization of the US Federal Government. transcend.org 21 Jul 2023 – The hearing examined the federal government's role in censoring North Americans, the Missouri v. Biden case, and Big Tech's collusion with out-of-control government agencies to silence free speech on social media.
(2023-07-24). Coronavirus/COVID Pandemic: New Doubts, Revelations by US Congress. transcend.org 18 Jul 2023 – Communications between officials and scientists who wrote the key paper promoting a natural origin for Covid-19 show doubts, interference, politicized science, and more.
(2023-07-24). Economics According to the Dharmic Way. transcend.org This is a simple explanation of how we should view economics according to the principles of Vedic Dharma.
(2023-07-24). Eliciting Patterns of Global Consensus via Tensional Integrity. transcend.org 18 Jul 2023 – Interweaving Agreement and Disagreement Coherently with Force-Directed Layout Tensegrity – Much is made of the need for consensus in global affairs, most notably in a major crisis such as climate change. Efforts are made for a consensus, as is evident in the current initiative of the World Health Organization…
(2023-07-24). Facing Climate Change as One World. transcend.org 19 Jul 2023 – When it comes to climate change, one word has me totally perplexed: "we." A transcendent "we" grabbing control over the planet's rising temperature.
(2023-07-24). From Enlightenment Corruption to Cybernetics Fusion. transcend.org 18 Jul 2023 – We are told that we are living through the "Fourth Industrial Revolution". In this period humans will merge with the machines engineered by social engineers and will be part of a new "organism." This new species of "transhuman" will be liberated from all outdated ideas of Soul, morality, freedom, free will or any relationship with the Divine.
(2023-07-24). Haitians Protest UN Occupation and Pending Foreign "Intervention" transcend.org 19 Jul 2023 – The US and Canada argue for a multilateral military intervention in Haiti, possibly led by Rwanda, to support the puppet regime they installed. They are using "gang violence" as the excuse, but there are actually more gang killings in Jamaica or El Salvador.
(2023-07-24). In Sicily, Top of the Mountain, Watching the New Barbarians. transcend.org 18 Jul 2023 – NATO, already humiliated in Afghanistan, is now being demilitarized, a process running in parallel to the state of the economy prevailing amongst all NATOstan members. War? Against a nuclear, hypersonic superpower? Give us a — Thucydides — break.
(2023-07-24). (Italiano) Studi di pace: ispirazione, obiettivi, conseguimenti. transcend.org La pace piace ai cuori, gli studi al cervello. Sono necessari entrambi, anzi indispensabili. ma altrettanto indispensabile è una connessione valida fra cervello e cuore. Ed è ben questo, in essenza, cià≤ di cui trattano gli studi e la prassi di pace.
(2023-07-24). No Aloha in Reaper Drones Now Based in Hawaii. transcend.org 17 Jul 2023 – Recent news reports noted Russian jets "harassing" MQ-9 Reaper US drones over Syria. What was not reported was that the Russians are operating at the request of the Syrian government whereas the US drones are operating illegally, aiding theft of oil. The US acts like an international mafia boss, assassinating people and stealing other countries' oil.
(2023-07-24). Takeaways from the UN Special Rapporteur Report on Guantanamo. transcend.org On 26 Jun 2023–the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture–,the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism released the final report of her technical visit to the Guantanamo detention facility. It covers the rights of victims of terrorism, the rights of detainees at Guantánamo, and the rights of former detainees–with a fair amount of detail.
(2023-07-24). The Contributions and Impact of Contemporary Religious Rituals on Pillars of Peace (Part 5). transcend.org Contemporary Religious Rituals Are to Be Respected in Interfaith Initiatives Towards Social Harmony Peaceful Coexistence…
(2023-07-24). The Dynamics of War Insanity: NATO's Ukraine Roulette. transcend.org 19 Jul 2023 – Ultimately, NATO must be recognized not only as a criminal organization, a blustering vestige of a moribund Western imperialism, but as a mortal danger to the survival of civilization on Earth. NATO is on the wrong side of history.
(2023-07-24). Tony Bennett, Master Jazz Vocalist, Dies at 96. transcend.org 21 Jul 2023 – Bennett had a professional career spanning eight decades. Winner of 18 Grammy Awards (with 36 total nominations), and a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2001, he also garnered two Emmy Awards and was a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2005 and a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2006. RIP…
(2023-07-24). UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine: Israel Has Turned All of Palestine into 'An Open-Air Prison' to Further Annexation Plans. transcend.org 16 Jul 2023 – Francesca Albanese's June report to the UN Human Rights Council says Israel uses physical, bureaucratic, military, and surveillance means to "de-Palestinianize" the occupied territory, threatening "the existence of the Palestinians as a people."
(2023-07-24). Humiliating Revenge: Kiev Again Targeted Moscow With Drones. southfront.org 
Amid the ongoing Russian retaliation strikes on the Ukrainian ports, Zelensky threatened Moscow with response. On the night of July 24, Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian capital. | According to the mayor of Moscow, two drones attacked the city at about 4 am. As a result of the attack, non-residential buildings were damaged. An explosion took place in a business center on Likhachev Avenue when a drone hit on the 17th and 18th floors. The wreckage of another drone was found on Komsomolsk…
(2023-07-24). Russia Launched Retaliation Strikes On Ukrainian Ports On Danube River. southfront.org 
On the night of July 24, the Russian military continued massive retaliation strikes throughout Ukraine. They continue every night in response to Kiev's strike on the Crimean Bridge on July 17. | Last night explosions thundered in the Sumy region. Meanwhile, the main wave of strikes targeted the Odessa region, where Ukrainian ports are being destroyed. After Russian drones and missiles hit all seaports located on the coast of the Black Sea, last night, Russian forces began destroying Ukrainia…
(2023-07-24). Projects to Shift Media Further Rightward Get Kid Glove Treatment From Centrist Press Journal. fair.org
(2023-07-24). One-Stop Shops Can Change The Game For City's Small Business Growth. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-24). U.S. Secretary of STate Blinken Really is this Out of Touch With Reality. sonar21.com 
My friend, Andrei Martyanov, published a short piece on Antony Blinken's latest public demonstration of schizophrenia and I want to elaborate on Andrei's astonishment at Blinken's total detachment from reality….
(2023-07-24). President of Cuba: Solidarity Remains an Indestructible Weapon of Struggle and a Message of Peace. orinocotribune.com The following is the English translation of the speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic of Cuba, at the People's Summit Solidarity Festival, in Brussels, Belgium, on July 17, 2023 (stenographic version from the Presidency of Cuba). | Brother Centella; | Brother Manu; | Sisters and brothers from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe; | Comrades who fight for social justice (Applause): | I was told that someone was asking if we were going to be at this event, and we ask you: do you think we would ha…
(2023-07-24). When A.I. Gets Smarter Than Us, We're In BIG Trouble. leecamp.com
(2023-07-24). YouTube Wants To Ban One of Only Black Leftist Channels! leecamp.com
(2023-07-24). Spanish conservatives obtain lead in parliamentary elections but may struggle to form government. peoplesdispatch.org The conservative People's Party (PP) led by Alberto Núñez Feijoo emerged as the frontrunner in the parliamentary elections held in Spain on Sunday, July 23. Elections were held to the 350-seat Congress of Deputies and for 208 seats out of the total 266 in the Senate. The PP has taken the lead in both the …
(2023-07-24). Cops nicking a Black woman over a bus fare is misogynoir in action. thecanary.co Cops have arrested a woman in Croydon, south London, for not paying her bus fare. People have been kicking off on social media, and rightly so — not least because the woman had actually paid, but also because the cops' response was disproportionate in the extreme. A number of officers tussle with the woman, yanking …
(2023-07-24). Palestine and its supporters were the subject of a day of international protest. thecanary.co 
People have taken action in the UK, Canada, and France over the imprisonment of UK pro-Palestine activists. It came after high-profile campaigners, including Roger Waters, issued a joint statement condemning the British state's persecution of the six people over their activism against the state of Israel. Imprisoned for resisting Israel's apartheid As the Canary has …
(2023-07-24). Gang attack leaves three dead in Haitian commune. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) Yesterday, armed gangs attacked Liancourt, a commune of Artibonite in northeastern Haiti, and killed at least three people, in addition to setting fire to several houses.
(2023-07-23). Tencent announces Weixin opening to international card organizations. ecns.cn Tencent Holdings announced on Thursday that it will fully open Weixin Pay to international card organizations like Mastercard, Visa, JCB and Discover Global Network, so as to further improve overseas users' digital payment experience in China.
(2023-07-23). Young Arab and Black Men Jailed and Fined in France's Riot Trials. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-23). People's Summit in Brussels Calls for Respect of Democracy and Self-Determination. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-23). Young People Should Oppose the Kids Online Safety Act. scheerpost.com 
By Jason Kelley / Electronic Frontier Foundation Next week, Congress plans to move a bill forward that is opposed by dozens of organizations, digital rights protectors, LGBTQ+ activists, and human rights defenders: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). As we've written before, KOSA would lead to censorship and privacy invasions for all social media users. But the most …
(2023-07-23). Oppenheimer's Deadly Legacy of Nuclear Terror. scheerpost.com 
For every second you sit in the air conditioned theater with a warm buttery popcorn bucket in your lap, 18 people dead in the blink of an eye. Thanks to Oppenheimer.
(2023-07-23). The 2006 war on Lebanon: A pilot for Re-setting the Military Balance? thealtworld.com Hezbollah had taken the trouble to 'deep-study' their enemy; to know their strengths and weaknesses, and therefore know how to mount the feints to deceive them. | Re-reading my
(2023-07-23). Western Marxism and the Politics of Abstract Humanism By: Yanis Iqbal. midwesternmarx.com 
Western Marxism is dominated by the use of empty phrases when the need arises for a practical intervention in the conjuncture. Slavoj Žižek, for instance, has been calling for a "stronger NATO" in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, so that "European unity" can be preserved. The analytical focus is wholly tilted towards ahistorical cultural symbols. For Žižek, a "Eurasian" project is not about the reduction of European count …
(2023-07-23). The Eco Collapse We Were Warned About Has Begun By: José Seoane. midwesternmarx.com 
In 2023, different climatic anomalies have been recorded that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level.Thus, in June, the surface temperature in the North Atlantic reached the maximum increase of 1.3 degrees Celsius with respect to preindustrial values. In a similar direction—although in lower values—the average temperature of the seas at the global level increased. On the other hand, the retraction of Antarctic ice reac …
(2023-07-23). Hollywood Executives Bring Industry to Halt Rather Than Pay Workers a Fair Price By: Sonali Kolhatkar. midwesternmarx.com 
Refusing to negotiate better compensation and fair working conditions for actors and writers, major film and television studios are to blame for the work stoppages afflicting their industry. Hollywood has come to a standstill this summer as actors join their writer colleagues on the picket line. The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced that it would be on strike starting July 14, 2023, over negotiations breaking down with t …
(2023-07-23). We Can't Tackle Gun Violence Until We Address Racial Inequity. truthout.org Two years ago, I was nearly caught in the crossfires of teenagers shooting at each other in northwest Washington, D.C. I was on the phone with my mother when I heard a blast go off just inches away from me. I can still feel the kickback of the gun reverberate across my skull. Had I not run into traffic to save my life, chances are my mother would've been subjected to hearing her daughter get shot… |
(2023-07-23). Indigenous Remains Destroyed as Federal Studies Undermine Repatriation Efforts. truthout.org Two decades ago, an anthropology professor at the University of Utah asked the National Science Foundation to fund research on Native American ancestors to determine when the cultivations of crops like corn first became prevalent in their cultures. The studies, according to the research proposals, would involve analyzing Ancestral Pueblo remains that museums had excavated around 1900 from some of… |
(2023-07-23). Mexico's Migrant Shelters Are Operating at 900% Capacity Due to US Border Policy. truthout.org Thousands of migrants are sleeping on the streets of Mexico, waiting to get an appointment for an interview at the U.S. border, only to be deported back to dangerous and impossible living conditions. Since the pandemic border measure Title 42 ended in early May, English-language mainstream media has emphasized that fewer people are trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. But the need to migrate… |
(2023-07-23). Abbott's Billion-Dollar Barrier Barrels Forward. truthout.org Mary Ann Ortiz has deep roots on Vega Verde Road, which runs along the Rio Grande west of Del Rio. Ortiz was born and raised in this border town of 35,000 in Val Verde County, a couple of hours southwest of San Antonio, where her father owned a sizable ranch on the north side of the road. When he passed away, the ranch was sold off in various parcels. She bought her 16 acres of land in the 1990s… |
(2023-07-23). Across the West, People Are Dying in Greater Numbers. Nobody Wants to Learn Why. strategic-culture.org 
There's only one plausible explanation for continuing silence on excess deaths: governments, media and regulators are frightened of what the research may uncover | Join us on , , and . | During the pandemic, the challenge fo…
(2023-07-23). NATO's Shame — Ukraine's Epidemic of Human Trafficking. strategic-culture.org As millions of Ukrainian women and children fled into the supposed safety of NATO, their new hosts were researching how to rape them. | Join us on , , and . | Because our objective is to identify the guilty parties implicate…
(2023-07-23). US Congress votes 412-9 that Israel isn't an apartheid state, denying reality. liberationnews.org 
The U.S. is Israel's chief benefactor and plays a significant role in advancing Israeli policies and thus is directly complicit in Israeli apartheid.
(2023-07-23). Spain's General Elections: PP Fails to Obtain Absolute Majority. telesurenglish.net With 99.23 percent of the votes counted for Sunday's general elections in Spain, the PP wins the elections but does not have an absolute majority; the PSOE holds on with a narrow margin. | RELATED: | The Popular Party is the party that obtains the most deputies, with 32.84 % of the votes (136 seats out of the 350 that make up the Congress of Deputies), while the Socialist Party practically equals it in votes with 31.81 % of th…
(2023-07-23). Iranian & UAE FMs Condemn Quran Desecration in Denmark, Sweden. telesurenglish.net The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone call with his United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart late Saturday. | RELATED: | During the phone call, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the recent desecration of the Quran in Denmark and Sweden hurt the feelings of Muslims worldwide. The minister called for serious action against the perpetrators of the insults. | The Iranian top diplomat also…
(2023-07-23). Guatemalans Call 'The Flowers March' to Defend Democracy. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Highlands Farmers Committee (CCDA), the Palin Indigenous Mayor's Office, and students from the University of San Carlos (USAC) called for a "march of flowers" to defend democracy in Guatemala. | RELATED: | This happens at a time when the Prosecutor's Office is carrying out persecutory actions against the Seed Movement party (Semilla), which might jeopardize the holding of the presidential run-off sch…
(2023-07-23). TeleSUR is Commander Chavez's Great Achievement: Nicaragua. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, the Nicaraguan Government congratulated the multiplatform channel teleSUR for the 18th anniversary of its creation and praised its informative work at the service of the peoples of the world. | RELATED: | "In the world that we have to inhabit and keep changing, it is not easy to reach 18 years of efforts, which only the absolute conviction about our liberation routes make possible," President Daniel Ortega and Vice President…
(2023-07-23). Israeli Lawmakers Debate Judicial Overhaul Bill Amid Protests. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Israeli lawmakers began a marathon debate on the first major bill of a contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary ahead of a final vote on Monday, as massive crowds rally across the country to protest against the plan. | RELATED: | The bill would cancel the Supreme Court's power to override decisions by the ministers that it deems "unreasonable." The two final rounds of votes at the Knesset, the Israeli pa…
(2023-07-23). Syria to Receive People With Chronic Diseases From Rebel Areas. telesurenglish.net The Syrian military stood ready to open crossings for patients from rebel-held regions to seek medical treatment in government-controlled areas. | RELATED: | Citing Idlib Governor Thaer Salhab, Syrian Al-Watan newspaper on Sunday reported that the government forces would open the crossings for cancer patients, including children, and other people with chronic diseases. | His remarks came after media reports circulat…
(2023-07-23). Covid Related News: The death cult delusions infecting our times. expose-news.com Covid injections affect our ability to think, promote cancer, possibly cause seizures and brain bleeds in young people and are the cause of many cases of "died suddenly." Vaccinated animals in zoos …
(2023-07-23). Dutch economist let the cat out of the bag about "carbon emission rights" expose-news.com In August 2022, Dutch economist Barbara Baarsma appeared on BNR Newsradio to explain her plan for the carbon dioxide wallet. In doing so, Baarsma, who was CEO of Rabo Carbon Bank until …
(2023-07-23). We Need To Talk About Midazolam: Homicide Detectives are investigating Nicola Sturgeon over Cruel Deaths in Care Homes during the Pandemic. expose-news.com Scotland's covid-era First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is being criminally investigated by homicide police for over 5,500 deaths in care homes during Covid. This would be Scotland's largest-ever mass-death investigation in its history. …
(2023-07-23). CIA, DoD & Rockefeller Foundation confirmed as architects of Deagel .com 2025 Depopulation Forecast & current Mortality Rates imply Covid Vaccination has made it a target that could be hit. expose-news.com In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the machinations behind global events can be an enigma wrapped in mystery. One such intrigue revolves around Deagel.com, an obscure online entity …
(2023-07-23). Stage and screen workers rally in London to support SAG-AFTRA strike. wsws.org Chants of "One struggle, one fight, we support SAG-AFTRA's strike!" rang across Leicester Square at Friday's rally of Equity members.
(2023-07-23). Striking UK First Manchester bus drivers: Unite union "try and split us, but we've all stuck together so they can't push us around" wsws.org One driver said, "All the big companies made profits over COVID. The government is investing in things we don't need, like going to war. We're in a war here with our circumstances."
(2023-07-23). Kenya's President Ruto unleashes mass violence against austerity protestors. wsws.org Protests are regularly outlawed, with police setting up blockades to stop marching demonstrators and refusing to provide details of the rising number of dead, injured and arrested.
(2023-07-23). Following a visit to the PRC by the US Treasury Secretary. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-23). Joe Biden Triggers Paralysis in the Production of Strategic Semiconductor Chips. Worldwide Collapse of the Automobile Industry? globalresearch.ca Semiconductors constitute a strategic commodity, used in a variety of sectors including electronics, medical devices, electronic and communications networks etc. | There is evidence of manipulation, which has led to artificial shortages of semiconductors affecting a number of key sectors of …
(2023-07-23). Neocons Want War with China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). The US "Chip War" Takes Aim at all of China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). Video: "Saving Ukraine": NATO Prepares for War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). How Central Bankers Rule the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). Trudeau, NATO and Climate Change, Another Boondoggle. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). Nicaraguans Celebrate 44th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
(2023-07-23). Ukraine's Surprising Admission. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). Netanyahu Is Powerless to Stop the Protests. Will His Government Collapse? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). The Downfall of Blobism. "Joe Biden must go, and as soon as possible?" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). End the Attacks Against Puente Madera! Justice for Juan Cortés! itsgoingdown.org Communique regarding the recent attacks against members of the Binnizá community of Puente Madera, Oaxaca. With rage and sadness, we want to share with everyone that on Friday July 14, at around 9: 30pm, two inhabitants of Puente Madera were traveling in a red pointer headed for the Tehuantepec bus terminal to deliver two boxes of…
(2023-07-23). Peter Mertens: Mutiny in South and North. peoplesdispatch.org At the Cumbre de los Pueblos (Peoples' Summit) at the European Parliament, Peter Mertens, Secretary General of the PTB, spoke about the mutinies that are needed to turn the world around…
(2023-07-23). Progressive sections call for change as Netherlands gears up for elections in November. peoplesdispatch.org Surprising both his supporters and opponents, Mark Rutte, the leader of the center-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy and the longest-serving prime minister of the country, has resigned. Progressive opposition forces are preparing for the elections…
(2023-07-23). The eco collapse we were warned about has begun. peoplesdispatch.org 2023 has already seen a number of climatic anomalies that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level. These have led to droughts, fires, and water scarcity…
(2023-07-23). Finally, A Third Party For Billionaires. levernews.com
(2023-07-23). UK union cancels "Weaponising Anti-Semitism" book launch. electronicintifada.net Senior leaders of Unite accused of political censorship.
(2023-07-23). Spain Update: Exit Polls Point to a Conservative Victory. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Spanish go to the polls to elect the President of the Government, 350 representatives for the Lower House and 208 Senators. It is expected that 37.5 million citizens turn out to vote, 2.3 million of them reside abroad. Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | 8: 00 p.m.: The conservatives would be victorious in the elections. According to the exit polls released so far, the conservative Popular Party (PP) wou…
(2023-07-23). Guantanamo Features Most Flagrant Human Rights Violation. telesurenglish.net Jose Ramon Cabanas, director of Cuba's Center for International Policy (CIPI), denounced that the prison at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay sees the most flagrant violation of human rights perpetrated by the U.S. administration. | RELATED: | "This is a topic that has been presented again before the international community, but it is one of the longest human rights violations in U.S. history," Cabanas recalled. | Sp…
(2023-07-23). Cuban President Denounces US Blockade's Damage to Economy. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the U.S. embargo's damage to the island's economy. | RELATED: | Addressing legislators at Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power in Havana, he said that the U.S. embargo is an external factor that harms the economic development of the Caribbean nation. | "This huge external factor gravitates against the country's development," he said, adding that capital…
(2023-07-23). Canadian Province Declares State of Emergency to Fight Flooding. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, a provincewide state of emergency has been declared in the eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia in response to severe flooding. | RELATED: | The Nova Scotia Government's Emergency Management Office said that the order is in place to protect the entire province as the storm progresses. | "This is a very serious event. This flooding has been fast and furious, and we are taking strong action to ensure Nova Scotia…
(2023-07-23). Celebrating Mei Xiang's birthday. america.cgtn.com 
In a birthday celebration on Saturday at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the beloved giant panda, Mei Xiang, turned 25.
(2023-07-23). Extreme weather stretches across the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Dramatic weather events continue to play out across North America. The extremes seen this week in the U.S. have taken a toll on people across the country.
(2023-07-23). Comic-Con provides business opportunities for talented artists. america.cgtn.com 
One of the world's largest conventions on pop culture continues in San Diego, California. We're talking about Comic-Con, where dressing up and embracing heroic and evil characters is one part passion, one part geekiness, and another part business.
(2023-07-23). The Milwaukee Area Labor Council stands in solidarity with Teamsters fighting for a fair contract at UPS. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following resolution passed by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO executive board in July 2023. | The collective bargaining agreement representing 340,000 Teamsters at UPS across the country, including Wisconsin Teamsters Local 344, expires at midnight, August 1, 2023. | If UPS Teamsters go on strike, it will be the largest strike against a single business in U.S. history, and the largest strike since the last UPS Teamsters strike in 1997. This is a struggle that will impact every working person in the country. | UPS makes over $13 billion in profits every year on…
(2023-07-23). Milwaukee Anti-War Committee rallies against the Milwaukee Air & Water Show. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On Saturday, July 22, activists and community members united at The Calling sculpture in downtown Milwaukee to protest the annual Milwaukee Air & Water Show. The rally was organized by the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) to demonstrate that the show is not a harmless family event as it is often portrayed, but a celebration of U.S. militarism and a polarizing affair for the city. | Members from Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR), and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) came together with the community to demand an…
(2023-07-23). Waste workers at Republic Services rally as potential strike approaches. fightbacknews.org Atlanta GA – On July 21, waste workers at Republic Services, who are represented by Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta, rallied in support of a potential strike. The rally was held less than two weeks after 95% of waste workers in Local 728 voted to authorize a strike if the company refuses to offer a decent contract before July 31. | The action started with a march of about 60 people to the front gate of Republic Services, where management was watching from their offices. Union members and supporters from the community chanted "Who are we? Teamsters!" and "Hey hey! Ho ho! Corporate greed has got to go!" The march wa…
(2023-07-23). Louisianans rally, GOP bans kids' trans healthcare, other anti-LGBTQ bills fail. fightbacknews.org Baton Rouge, LA — Dozens of protesters gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol building, July 18, for an emergency demonstration against three anti-LGBTQ bills. The Republican supermajority called a special legislative veto override session after these bills were vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards. The governor's move in support of the LGBTQ community resulted from substantial pressure from the people of Louisiana. | Demonstrators chanted "Racist, sexist, anti-gay – GOP go away!" and "Louisiana say it clear, trans youth are welcome here!" on the steps of the capitol building as the veto override session b…
(2023-07-23). Feminicides in Dominican Republic:unfinished goal on official agenda. plenglish.com Santo Domingo (Prensa Latina) Being a woman in the Dominican Republic is dangerous, because so far this year there have been 42 femicides, an increase of 23,5% compared to the same period in 2022, while the government is trying to take measures to avoid more pain.
(2023-07-23). Four possible scenarios in Spain's elections. plenglish.com Madrid, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) Spain moves into quicksand, with four possible scenarios in the general elections that seem to lean to the right, although with a slight margin for surprises.
(2023-07-23). CARICOM's 10-Point Plan For Reparatory Justice Is Reasonable. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-23). Bin Salman Toys With Religious Reform. southfront.org 
(2023-07-23). Military Situation In Donbass On July 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
A woman was killed and three others were wounded by the AFU artillery shelling in Donetsk; | Nine buildings were damaged by Ukrainian artillery shelling in Donetsk; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Stelmakhovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Serebryanka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Stupo…
(2023-07-23). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On July 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery destroyed a fuel depot of the AFU near Malaya Tokmachka; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Malaya Tokmachka; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Novoivanovka; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Rabotino; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Marfopol; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Up to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles, 9 motor vehicles we…
(2023-07-23). Military Situation In Syria On July 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 23, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On July 23, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Amma; | On July 22, HTS reportedly arrested 59 people during a security campaign in the western and northern countryside of Idlib province; | On July 22, the Kurdish Asayish forces arrested an ISIS leader in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor. | MOR…
(2023-07-23). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Russian Army struck production sites of unmanned boats near Odessa with high precision weapons; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Stelmakhovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kupyansk; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Priyutnoye; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Malaya Tokmachka; | Russian artil…
(2023-07-23). Military Situation In Yemen On July 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 110 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On July 21, unidentified gunmen assassinated Moayad Hamidi, Head of the World Food Programme office in Al-Turba town, in Taiz governorate; | On July 21, Al-Qaeda militants attacked positions of the STC in the Wadi Omran area in the Mudiya district and Wadi Al-Khayala in Al-Mahfad district; | On July 20, a US military helico…
(2023-07-23). Shahed Stealth Drones Family (Infographics). southfront.org 
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(2023-07-23). Ukrainian Attacks On Crimea From July 16 To July 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 22, Ukrainian drone strike hit an ammo depot in the Krasnogvardeysky district; | On July 19, a fire broke out at a military warehouse in the Kirovsky district of Crimea. The causes of the incident have not been revealed; | On July 20, a drone strike killed a girl in the village of Razdolnoe; | On July 18, Russian forces shot down 28 UAVs that targeted Crimea; | On July 17, the AFU attacked the Crimean Bridge with two naval drones. Two civilians were killed, a…
(2023-07-23). 17 Government Fighters Killed Or Wounded In Blast Near Gaz Field In Central Syria. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On July 22, eight Syrian soldiers and pro-government fighters were killed when a blast hit a bus that was carrying them in Syria's central region. | The deadly blast took place near Tuinan gas field, which is located right on the administrative border between Hama, Homs and Raqqa. In addition to the eight fatalities, nine soldiers and pro-government fighters were wounded. | The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and other pro-opposition news sou…
(2023-07-23). Iran's Revolutionary Guard Unveils Upgraded Version Of Shahed-149 Combat Drone (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On July 22, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled an upgraded version of the Shahid-149 combat drone. | The Shahed-149, which was developed by the Shahed Aviation Industries, is a high-altitude long-endurance combat drone similar in size, shape and role to the American MQ-9 Reaper. The drone was first unveiled and named after the Gaza Strip in honor of the Palestinians' struggle against Israel amid the May 2021 Palestinian-Israeli c…
(2023-07-23). Iraqi Intelligence Uncover Armored Vehicle-Borne Improvised Device In Nineveh (Video). southfront.org 
The official coat of arms of the Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate. | On July 22, the Iraqi official Security Media Cell announced that the military intelligence directorate had uncovered an armored vehicle-borne improvised device (VBIED) in the northern province of Nineveh . | In a statement, the cell said that the VBIED was uncovered at the village of Sahel Abbas in the Mohalabiya district by the 11th and 15th divisions of the intelligence service. | Four containers each fil…
(2023-07-23). Russian Army Strikes Drone Sites In Odessa, Crushes Leopard Tanks In Zaporozhye (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military had carried out a series of strikes with long-range, sea and air launched precision-guided weapons against Ukrainian sites where "terrorist acts" against Russian territories were being prepared, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 23. | In a statement, the ministry said that the strikes targeted sites where naval drones were stored as well as areas where they were being manufactured near Odessa. Foreign mercenaries were present in the targeted facilities, accordi…
(2023-07-23). Terrorist Attack Leaves Four Iranian Police Officers Dead In Zahedan. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | At least four road police patrol officers were killed as a result of a terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Sunday. | Zahedan, the capital of the province of Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, is a key drug trafficking route."Today, attackers ambushed the police car.. and shot at the vehicle," Tasnim report reads. | The news agency said that a judicial order to arre…
(2023-07-23). Ukraine Losses In Counteroffensive Exceeded 26,000: Putin. southfront.org 
Russian President Vladimir Putin — © Alexey Danichev/POOL/TASS | The losses of Kiev forces since the beginning of the counteroffensive attempts have already exceeded 26,000 troops, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko. | Putin was responding to Lukashenko, who said that the irrecoverable Ukrainian losses since the beginning of the counteroffensive on June 4 amounted to 26,000 troops."More," Putin pointe…
(2023-07-23). Experts Say Demining Ukraine Could Take Hundreds of Years. news.antiwar.com Ukraine is the most heavily mined country in the world, and demining efforts could take decades or even hundreds of years, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. "The sheer quantity of ordnance in Ukraine is just unprecedented in the last 30 years. There's nothing like it," Greg Crowther, director of programs for the Mines Advisory …
(2023-07-23). Lukashenko Claims Wagner Fighters Want to Go Into Poland. news.antiwar.com Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed on Sunday that members of the Wagner group who are in Belarus want to go into Poland, comments that come amid heightened tensions between Warsaw and Minsk. According to the Russian news agency TASS, Lukashenko told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is "starting to get tense with the Wagner …
(2023-07-23). US, Australia Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Exercise. news.antiwar.com The US and Australia on Friday launched the largest-ever iteration of their Talisman Sabre exercise as the US is increasingly focused on building alliances in the Asia Pacific against China. The Talisman Sabre started in 2005 as a biennial exercise between the US and Australia. This year's iteration involves participants from 11 other countries and …
(2023-07-23). US Sending Marines, More Warships to Middle East Over Iran Tensions. news.antiwar.com US Central Command announced on July 20 that the US was deploying a Marines Corps unit and additional warships to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran. The command said in a press release that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of an Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU), which typically consists …
(2023-07-23). WSJ: Western Officials Knew Ukraine Didn't Have Enough Weapons and Training for Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com
(2023-07-23). Cardiac Arrests: Young Women Are Dropping Dead Everywhere. COVID-19 Vaccine Myocarditis in Women Is Up to 1 in 30 Per Jab. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). WHO, CDC and Bill Gates Pushing for Peel-and-Stick Vaccine Patches Mailed Directly to People's Homes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-23). When The River Roars: 70 Years Of Confusion. popularresistance.org This year is incredibly important to me and the Korean people. Next Wednesday, July 27th is the 70th anniversary of the armistice of Korean War, the longest war in American history. I turn 34 this year, almost half of that number. And my grandmother, who left a memoir that I finally found in 2015, was aged 70 years when she published these words, translated by me: | I only understood what that war was, felt it against my flesh only after I came down from the mountains. Nobody was whole after the war. It spared no one. People either lost their lives, lost their families, lost their legs or arms, or were irrevocabl…
(2023-07-23). Buoys placed by Texas government in Rio Bravo violates Water Treaty. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) The placement of buoys called floating wall that the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, is placing in the Rio Bravo, violates the Water Treaty of 1944, an environmentalist warned today.
(2023-07-23). India develops project on cannabis-based medicines. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) India is developing its first research project on the use of cannabis in the medical sector, which Minister Jitendra Singh considered today of great potential to use this drug for the good of humanity.