(2023-05-01). The CDC will end "community level" COVID tracking with the end of the public health emergency. wsws.org The CDC is expected to end "community level" tracking of COVID-19 with the end of the emergency phase of the pandemic.
(2023-05-01). Women and menopause: A guide to preparing for the day your periods stop forever. channelnewsasia.com From eating to exercise and identifying the symptoms, here's everything you need to know about preparing for an easier transition towards the next phase of your life, in this next instalment of CNA Women's series on menopause.
(2023-05-01). Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services: Erdogan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Commentary: How much extra would you pay to save the planet? channelnewsasia.com Companies are growing more confident about being able to charge high prices for low-emission products without worrying they'll be displaced by cheaper, dirtier alternatives, says Chris Bryant for Bloomberg Opinion.
(2023-05-01). Commentary: Spending time on your own can be good for you. channelnewsasia.com We need to recognise the benefits of solitude and see it as a positive choice, not something that happens to us, says this Durham University psychology professor.
(2023-05-01). Commentary: COVID-19 vaccine deaths a reminder that benefits of vaccination must outweigh risks of side effects. channelnewsasia.com There is no vaccine or medication in the world without the risk of rare severe adverse events, so their use must always be guided by risk-benefit analyses, say infectious disease experts Ooi Eng Eong from Duke-NUS Medical School and Paul Ananth Tambyah from NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
(2023-05-01). The Big Read: As premiums keep going through the roof, is it time to review the 33-year-old COE system? channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). From football to cricket, coach to teammate: A tale of two Singapore SEA Games athletes. channelnewsasia.com In the second part of a series featuring Team Singapore athletes heading to the upcoming 32nd SEA Games, Matthew Mohan speaks to two athletes contributing to the renewal of their sport.
(2023-05-01). Five-star Atletico Madrid cruise to 5-2 win over Valladolid. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Police still searching for Texas man accused of killing five neighbours. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Juventus drop more points in Bologna draw. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Marseille score twice in three minutes to beat Auxerre 2-1. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Jazz up your watch collection with these eye-popping coloured dials. channelnewsasia.com Chopard, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Richard Mille have one for every mood and occasion.
(2023-05-01). Armed attack kills 10 in Ecuador port Guayaquil. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Erdogan, rival draw vast crowds ahead of May 14 vote. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Team by team analysis of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). PSV retain Dutch Cup with shoot-out win over Ajax. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-01). Israeli major disciplined for wearing uniform to political protest. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). This week in history: May 1-7. 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.
(2023-04-30). Workers' resistance grows in Germany amid layoffs, cuts in real wages and exploitation. wsws.org Discontent and a willingness to fight is spreading in the working class in Germany. However, success requires a perspective that can organise the struggles independently of the trade unions such as Verdi and IG Metall.
(2023-04-30). Collapse of UK rail union/company talks forces additional strikes by RMT and ASLEF. wsws.org It now turns out that there was no "two-stage" deal leaving the possibility of renewed strike action on offer, and the RMT was engaged in either wishful thinking or wilful deception of its members.
(2023-04-30). How Much NATO's Citizens Pay for NATO's Wars. strategic-culture.org 
The United States is indisputable leader in defense spending both in absolute figures and per capita. However, on the latter count the gap is not so dramatic with some Nordic countries demonstrating impressive propensity for making their citizens pay for war. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-04-30). Reminder: The Media Once Bashed Trump for Transgressing the One-China Policy the U.S. Now Spits on. strategic-culture.org
(2023-04-30). Investigation Details How Gas Industry Exploited Ukraine War to Boost LNG Expansion. strategic-culture.org In what it calls "one of the most blatant examples of the 'shock doctrine,'" a new Greenpeace report released today reveals how the gas industry took advantage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to lock Europe and the U.S. into building new liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure that threatens the well-being of both frontline communities and the entire planet.
(2023-04-30). The Last Offensive of the Kiev Regime. strategic-culture.org The Ukrainian military junta is under intense pressure from its sponsors to finally prove that the over 158 billion dollars that the collective West has so far invested in it were absolutely worth spending. | The long-announced major offensive by military forces under the control of the criminal Kiev regime is inevitable; no one should doubt that anymore, and it is really only a matter of days before this large and massive operation will begin. However, Kiev is not rushing into this disastrous adventure because it is fully prepared for an offensive, as American General Christopher Cavoli, the commander of the Uni…
(2023-04-30). What China Is Really Playing at in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Beijing is fully aware the NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is the un-dissociable double of the U.S. war against its Belt and Road Initiative. | Imagine President Xi Jinping mustering undiluted Taoist patience to suffer through a phone call with that warmongering actor in a sweaty T-shirt in Kiev while attempting to teach him a few facts of life — complete with the promise of sending a high-level Chinese delegation to Ukraine to discuss "peace". | There's way more than meets the discerning eye obscured by this spun-to-death diplomatic "victory" — at least from the point of view of NATOstan.
(2023-04-30). Candidato Santiago Peña es el presidente electo de Paraguay. telesurtv.net El presidente de Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez, envió sus felicitaciones al mandatario electo.
(2023-04-30). Presidente electo invita a acuerdo nacional en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Santiago Peña insta a los ciudadanos actuar con unidad y hacer frente a desafíos comunes como la pobreza, la corrupción y la impunidad.
(2023-04-30). Accidente deja 18 personas fallecidas en Nayarit, México. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía puntualizó que seguirá trabajando para identificar a las víctimas fatales del incidente.
(2023-04-30). Saludan aniversario 46 de las Madres de Plaza de Mayo. telesurtv.net Se evoca la primera ronda de las Madres en medio de la dictadura en Argentina. MST afirma que "la lucha por los derechos humanos debe ser una herramienta contra la opresión de clase"
(2023-04-30). Se posponen en Cuba actividades por el Día de los Trabajadores. telesurtv.net Inclemencias climatológicas obligan a aplazar la celebración del 1 de Mayo para el viernes 5, cuando los trabajadores realizarán sus desfiles y concentraciones.
(2023-04-30). Tiroteo deja dos muertos y cuatro heridos en Mississippi, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Un sospechoso, identificado como Cameron Everest Brand, de 19 años, fue arrestado por seis cargos de asalto agravado.
(2023-04-30). Presidente de Colombia viaja a España para visita oficial. telesurtv.net El periplo oficial del mandatario colombiano se extenderá durante cuatro días e incluye encuentros con las máximas autoridades de ese reino europeo.
(2023-04-30). Enfermeras británicas inician huelga en rechazo a propuesta salarial. telesurtv.net El personal de enfermería británico comienza este domingo un parón tras el fracaso de la negociación salarial…
(2023-04-30). Paramilitares sudaneses anuncian ampliación del alto el fuego. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuando el primer vuelo de la Cruz Roja con ayuda humanitaria aterrizó este domingo en Sudán.
(2023-04-30). Rusia destruye tren de abastecimiento militar ucraniano. telesurtv.net En general, el Ejército ruso dice haber golpeado 82 unidades de artillería ucranianas en posiciones de tiro en 115 distritos, según el Ministerio de Defensa.
(2023-04-30). Principales candidatos votan en las elecciones de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Ministros del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral invitaron este domingo a la ciudadanía a que vayan a votar y se mostraron confiados en que habrá una alta participación electoral.
(2023-04-30). Papa Francisco insta a Hungría a abrir las puertas a los migrantes. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco hizo un llamado a favor de la acogida de migrantes durante una misa al aire libre en Budapest, a la que asistieron decenas de miles de personas.
(2023-04-30). Uzbekistán vota extender los límites del mandato del presidente. telesurtv.net Una de las enmiendas, que modifican dos tercios de los artículos de la Constitución, también amplía el mandato presidencial de cinco a siete años…
(2023-04-30). Justicia brasileña desbloquea Telegram, pero mantiene multa. telesurtv.net El ente judicial ordenó el pasado miércoles el bloqueo de la aplicación después de que la empresa que la gestiona se negara a entregar datos sobre los grupos neonazis.
(2023-04-30). Fuga de gas deja al menos 11 muertos en el norte de la India. telesurtv.net En el sitio de la fuga de gas fueron recuperados los cuerpos de cinco mujeres, seis hombres, y dos niños, de 10 y 13 años.
(2023-04-30). øCuál fue la relevancia de la liberación de Vietnam?>. telesurtv.net Desde 1959 hasta 1975, EE.UU. llevó adelante una guerra que trataba de impedir la reunificación de Vietnam en una sola nación.
(2023-04-30). Principales candidatos votan en las elecciones de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Ministros del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral invitaron este domingo a la ciudadanía a que vayan a votar y se mostraron confiados en que habrá una alta participación electoral.
(2023-04-30). Papa Francisco insta a Hungría a abrir las puertas a los migrantes. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco hizo un llamado a favor de la acogida de migrantes durante una misa al aire libre en Budapest, a la que asistieron decenas de miles de personas.
(2023-04-30). Uzbekistán vota extender los límites del mandato del presidente. telesurtv.net Una de las enmiendas, que modifican dos tercios de los artículos de la Constitución, también amplía el mandato presidencial de cinco a siete años…
(2023-04-30). Justicia brasileña desbloquea Telegram, pero mantiene multa. telesurtv.net El ente judicial ordenó el pasado miércoles el bloqueo de la aplicación después de que la empresa que la gestiona se negara a entregar datos sobre los grupos neonazis.
(2023-04-30). Fuga de gas deja al menos 11 muertos en el norte de la India. telesurtv.net En el sitio de la fuga de gas fueron recuperados los cuerpos de cinco mujeres, seis hombres, y dos niños, de 10 y 13 años.
(2023-04-30). øCuál fue la relevancia de la liberación de Vietnam?>. telesurtv.net Desde 1959 hasta 1975, EE.UU. llevó adelante una guerra que trataba de impedir la reunificación de Vietnam en una sola nación.
(2023-04-30). Conoce 10 destacados representantes del jazz en el mundo. telesurtv.net En el año 2011, la Unesco estableció que cada 30 de abril sería la fecha ideal para rendir tributo al género musical.
(2023-04-30). Ataque armado en Guayaquil, Ecuador deja al menos ocho muertos. telesurtv.net Alrededor de cinco personas resultaron heridas en el ataque, aunque las autoridades señalaron que la cifra de muertos podría aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2023-04-30). Desastres naturales han dejado miles de muertos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Actualmente Afganistán enfrenta el riesgo de mayores desastres naturales a causa de la crisis climática.
(2023-04-30). Temporal daña viviendas y sistema eléctrico en centro de Chile. telesurtv.net El evento meteorológico asociado al Sistema Frontal ha causado afectaciones a cerca de 111 viviendas en la región central del país.
(2023-04-30). Presidente colombiano anuncia programa de ayuda ciudadana. telesurtv.net Se pretende aumentar la población beneficiada de 1.900.000 hogares a 3.300.000, lo que representa un incremento del 42.4 por ciento.
(2023-04-30). Demandan garantías para venezolanos varados entre Perú y Chile. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano, indicó que ha establecido contactos con las cancillerías Perú y Chile para permitir que los venezolanos puedan ser repatriados.
(2023-04-30). Destacan solidez de lazos bilaterales entre Irán e Iraq. telesurtv.net Presidente iraquí visita Teherán. Denuncian la presencia de fuerzas estadounidenses en Oriente Medio como una amenaza a la seguridad regional.
(2023-04-30). Exigen justicia tras crimen contra hondureños en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Piden se aplique el peso de la ley contra responsable del tiroteo que se saldó con cinco fallecidos, entre ellos un menor de edad.
(2023-04-30). Destituyen a general argentino por apología a terrorismo de Estado. telesurtv.net Cartera de Defensa deja claro que no tolerará expresiones de apoyo a quienes cometieron crímenes de lesa humanidad contra 30.000 argentinos.
(2023-04-30). Loyal Customer Confronts Rude Laundry Owner. dissidentvoice.org 
For more than eight years, I did my wash in the same laundromat. Called "Sparkle Plenty," it was a relic. It first opened in 1973 and appeared as if the decor had never been altered (and rarely cleaned). It's changed hands a few times over the years but when I first encountered it in 2006, …
(2023-04-30). Foiled Escape: UC Global, the CIA, and Julian Assange. dissidentvoice.org 
However described, the shabby treatment of Julian Assange never ceases to startle. While he continues to suffer in Belmarsh prison awaiting the torments of an interminable legal process, more material is coming out showing the way he was spied upon while staying at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Of late, the Spanish daily El País …
(2023-04-30). How the War on Crypto Triggered a Banking Crisis. dissidentvoice.org According to an article in American Banker titled "SEC's Gensler Directly Links Crypto and Bank Failures," SEC Chair Gary Gensler has asked for more financial resources to police the crypto market. Gensler testified at an April 18 House Financial Services Committee hearing: [Crypto companies] have chosen to be noncompliant and not provide investors with confidence and protections, …
(2023-04-30). More Than 90% Of Votes Counted, Santiago Peña in the Lead. telesurenglish.net The Transmission of Preliminary Electoral Results (TREP) announced on its web page that Santiago Peña, of the Colorado Party, will win the presidential race when more than 80 percent of the votes have been counted. | RELATED: | A total of 4 782 940 Paraguayans were eligible to vote on April 30 in the presidential elections. The vote count is underway. | According to the Transmission of Preliminary Electoral Results (TREP), Santiago Peña of the Col…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Square Mothers Celebrate 46 Years of Fighting for Justice. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the "Mothers of Plaza de Mayo" celebrated the 46th anniversary of their first demonstration in front of the Argentine government headquarters during the military dictatorship (1976-1983). | RELATED: | On April 30, 1977, fourteen women took over Mayo Square to demand the appearance alive of their children who had been kidnapped, detained, tortured and murdered by the dictatorship headed by General Jorge Rafael Vide…
(2023-04-30). Pope Francis Calls Hungarians Not To Close Doors To Migrants. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Pope Francis called Hungarians not to close the doors to migrants in an event attended by 50,000 people in Kossuth Lajos Square in Budapest. | RELATED: | This petition highly opposes the policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who said that he would not allow Hungary to be transformed into an "immigrant country," as it would become "unrecognizable" for its native people. | In 2015, Orban backed building a steel fence on the border with Serb…
(2023-04-30). Italy Returned Migrant Barge to Libya, Sea Watch Denounces. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the NGO Sea Watch accused the Italian authorities of returning to Libya a boat carrying 30 African migrants that was saved by the ship Grimstad. | RELATED: | The Italian Coast Guard, which denied having asked the Libyan authorities to intercept that barge, said that the request for help from the boat occurred within the Libyan search and rescue zone (SAR). | Therefore, after the rescue of the migrants, the Baha…
(2023-04-30). Expulsion of 7,000 Migrants From Algeria Puts Pressure on Niger. telesurenglish.net Niger Interior Minister Hamadou Amadou Souley fears the emergence of a humanitarian crisis in Assamaka, a town where 7,172 sub-Saharan migrants expelled by Algeria are stranded. | RELATED: | "Since the beginning of 2023, the expulsions of citizens from Central Africa have acquired a critical dimension due to the limited availability of social…
(2023-04-30). Tanzania: Death Toll From the Marburg Virus Rises to 6. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Tanzanian Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu announced that an 18-month-old child has died of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern region of Kagera. | RELATED: | The death of the child brought to six the number of patients killed by the disease since its outbreak in the region on March 21, 2023. The child belonged to a woman who had been diagnosed with the disease and was undergoing treatment in…
(2023-04-30). Argentine Ex-General Removed For Backing Dictatorship Military. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana removed retired general Rodrigo Soloaga as President of the Cavalry Retirees Commission for publicly supporting the military personnel convicted of committing crimes against humanity during the dictatorships of Jorge Videla (1976-1981) and Reynaldo Bignone (1982-1983). | RELATED: | In a commemorative act for Cavalry Day, Soloaga expressed support for his cavalry comrades…
(2023-04-30). Senegal Reports 1st Death From Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. telesurenglish.net On Saturday evening, Senegal's Ministry of Health announced that the first patient has died of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the West African country. | RELATED: | The patient was admitted to Dalal Jam hospital (Dakar suburb) after his diagnosis was made by the Institut Pasteur of Dakar, following the examination of a sample. | The competent services have been deployed to identify the 84 contacts of the deceased person in order to en…
(2023-04-30). Sudan Armed Conflict Enters Third Week. telesurenglish.net The conflict in Sudan entered a third week on Saturday despite a 72-hour ceasefire extension reached a day earlier. On early Saturday, the capital of Khartoum and its adjacent cities, Bahri and Omdurman, were hit by air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry, and artillery. | RELATED: | The weeks-long conflict between Sudan's military factions has caused a humanitarian crisis in the country, sent a geopolitical shockwave that reverberates…
(2023-04-30). The US Economy is Headed for a Recession, Experts Say. telesurenglish.net The U.S. economy appears to be slowing, and could hit a recession this year, according to experts, economic indicators and major corporations. | RELATED: | "It is very likely that the economy will be tipped into recession by mid-year," said Desmond Lachman, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | GDP, which measures all goods and services produced in the United States, rose at a paltry 1.1 percent ann…
(2023-04-30). German Economy Stagnates in Q1. telesurenglish.net On Friday, , the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said that Germany's economy stagnated in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, with its gross domestic product (GDP) showing zero growth when adjusted for price, seasonal and calendar effects compared to the previous quarter. | RELATED: | Analyzing the data of Destatis, Timo Wollmershaeuser, head of forecasts at the ifo Institute, said consumption and manufacturing send contrasting impulses for t…
(2023-04-30). Eight Ecuadoreans Die In Shooting In Guayaquil City. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, at least eight Ecuadoreans died and five others were injured in an armed attack in southwestern Guayaquil City. | RELATED: | The incident occurred at about 20: 30 when criminals shot 50 times against ten citizens who gathered to watch a football match in a mechanical workshop. | Images of the massacre have begun to circulate on social media. The dead people's bodies were left on the sidewalk and under v…
(2023-04-30). UPDATE: Paraguayans Turn Out en Masse to Vote. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 4.7 million Paraguayans will elect president, vice president, 45 senators, 80 lawmakers, 17 governors, and 257 members of departmental boards. Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | TWO CITIZENS ARRESTED FOR INCIDENTS IN AN ELECTORAL PRECINT. Police Commander Gilberto Fleitas reported that at least two people were arrested for causing incidents at a polling place. | The detainees are involved in an altercation…
(2023-04-30). Coverage Without Compromise . levernews.com Following is a transcript of Andrew Perez's moving speech this week when he accepted the 2023 Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media on behalf of The Lever.I am honored to accept the Izzy award on behalf of The Lever. Thank you to the Park Center for Independent Media for recognizing our reporting and what we are working to build.I've worked as a journalist for the past nine years, mostly at smaller news outlets. Like most of my colleagues, I have been laid off a few times, but I've managed to mostly stay employed by developing a beat covering money and influence.I've been fortunate to wor…
(2023-04-30). Is it possible to negotiate with Putin? indybay.org For Putin, the intention to admit Ukraine to NATO was a breach of "the agreement made with NATO after the fall of the Berlin Wall not to expand it" (2: 34: 20). Just as the Americans claimed hegemony over the Western Hemisphere according to their "centuries-old Monroe Doctrine," Putin considers Ukraine his "backyard."
(2023-04-30). ANNE HILLERMAN TALKS ABOUT HER NEW NOVEL-'THE WAY OF BEAR'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.
(2023-04-30). Thursday 5/11: The City Budget: More Money for Police is certain but what about Transit and Health Care. indybay.org This will be a hybrid meeting. ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRk | b0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are NOT toll-free. | Check with your phone company before you incur charges. | ‚Ä¢ The closest number is: +1 66…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/6: May Day 2023: International Workers Day, An Online Celebration. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/13: Art of San Quentin. indybay.org The Healing Garden | 1435 Webster Street | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2023-04-30). Friday 4/28: Cancelled! Film Premiere "SF Rage Against the War Machine", Berkeley. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/13: Special Screening of the acclaimed documentary: Tales of the Grim Sleeper. indybay.org St. Francis Lutheran Church | 152 Church Street | San Francisco (near the Safeway on Market Street and 14th)…
(2023-04-30). Ukraine war: Why is the Pentagon actually running out of ammunition? indybay.org The larger problem is financialization. Step by step, this conquered all areas of society. And finally it also reached the holy grail of the military-industrial complex. With financialization came the neoliberal market doctrines of capacity reduction, downsizing, "lean inventories," and cutting costs wherever possible. They are the real drivers of the supply bottlenecks that are rampant everywhere.
(2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Cesar Chavez Day Parade and Festival. indybay.org Dolores Park at 19th & Dolores Street | San Francisco…
(2023-04-30). Thursday 4/27: #ERANow: Historic Senate Vote on Equal Rights Amendment & Press Conference Livestreams. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2023-04-30). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Ghost Town – The Hebron Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-04-30). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against the Doomsday Machine. indybay.org
(2023-04-30). At universities, the reality of the financial casino is taboo. indybay.org When buying or selling, high-speed trading can bring profits a few milliseconds or microseconds ahead of other high-speed trading bidders. These speculative trades have nothing to do with the good functioning of the financial markets. On the contrary, prices can be manipulated. In any case, these betting transactions have no economic benefit whatsoever.
(2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Puttin' on the fritz: Faking housing failures to ensure NGO salaries. A walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-04-30). The Ballad of Arthur Schwartz. indybay.org Arthur Schwartz is a Democratic Party operative in New York city and also the Pacifica counsel. Journalist Paul DeRienzo reports on the struggle over Pacifica and the role of Schwartz.
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: Drag for Democracy. indybay.org The Commonwealth Club of California | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org Join us on Zoom with Spanish Text Narration | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-yvpzwtHtUuLoNGYKEWxySYgK5gLnOr…
(2023-04-30). Paiute Blocking Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site in Nevada. indybay.org Fort McDermitt and Pyramid Lake Paiute are offering prayers, and blocking lithium mine construction by Lithium Americas of Canada, at the Paiute Massacre Site in northern Nevada. "They are digging right into the massacre site."
(2023-04-30). Wednesday 4/26: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch Library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco…
(2023-04-30). Sunday 5/14: HOUSING! – A photo exhibit and reception. indybay.org Milpitas Library | 160 North Main Street | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 4/29: Earth Day Celebration & Silent Auction. indybay.org Humanist Hall, 411 28th Street, Oakland 94608…
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt" by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-04-30). Imperial hosts inaugural Innovation and Growth Conference at White City. imperial.ac.uk Policymakers, academics and industry representatives discussed how to improve the UK's competitiveness at a new landmark conference last week.
(2023-04-30). Xi sends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2023-04-30). Xi presides over meeting on economic work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to analyze current economic situation and economic work.
(2023-04-30). Book launch of The Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts: Studies and Translations book series. ecns.cn On April 27, the Research and Conservation Center for Unearthed Texts, Tsinghua University, together with Tsinghua University Press, and XuetangX held a book launch in celebration of the publication of the first volume in the book series, The Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts: Studies and Translations "ÄäÊ∏ÖËèاßÂ≠∏ËóèÊà∞ÂúãÁ´πÁ∞°"ÄãÁ îÁ©∂ËàáËã&…
(2023-04-30). Comicomment: U.S. 'beacon of human rights' fails migrant children. ecns.cn
(2023-04-30). Tibet enjoys social stability, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn China's Tibet Autonomous Region enjoys social stability, economic development, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony. People there lead a happy life and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.
(2023-04-30). Limiting exports to China in the name of reducing dependency is not constructive: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial, and China is an important market for semi-conductors, said Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, at the daily news briefing.
(2023-04-30). No one will ever surpass the U.S. in cyber theft: Chinese FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Speaking of cyber theft, I guess no one will ever surpass the U.S., Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-04-30). Six facts you may not know about pandas. ecns.cn
(2023-04-30). China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police and has lodged stern representation and strong objection with the U.S. side through diplomatic and law enforcement channels, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2023-04-30). 2nd phase of Canton Fair secures over $4.5 billion export deals. ecns.cn Thursday marks the last day of the second phase of the 133rd Canton Fair. A total of 815,000 people have visited the fair while the export transaction volume exceeded 4.5 billion U.S. dollars, said a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Thursday.
(2023-04-30). Rehearsal of Victory Day parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn Russia will hold military parades to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9.
(2023-04-30). China's high speed railway the most comfortable in the world, says former UN official. ecns.cn After taking China's high-speed rail, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Erik Solheim indicated that there is no more wonderful way of traveling than going by Chinese high-speed rail, adding that it's the most comfortable train in the world.
(2023-04-30). Former UN official thumbs up for Zibo barbecue after tasting it. ecns.cn Erik Solheim, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, praised the trending Zibo barbecue after tasting it in Shandong Province, saying that it has a very distinct Chinese character.
(2023-04-30). Xiamen plans to ban pedestrians from using their mobile phones while crossing the road. ecns.cn In mid-April, the draft regulation on zebra crossing safety management in Xiamen Special Economic Zone was submitted to the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 16th Xiamen Municipal People's Congress in east China's Fujian Province.
(2023-04-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command tracks, monitors U.S. warplane's flight over Taiwan Straits: spokesperson. ecns.cn The PLA has closely tracked and monitored a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft that flew over the Taiwan Straits on Friday.
(2023-04-30). China seeks border situation with India under 'regular control'. ecns.cn State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday, as he called on both sides to promote the China-India border situation to "be under regular control at an early date".
(2023-04-30). Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum holds opening ceremony. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum, located in Xigaoxue Village in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, was held on Thursday. The museum is set to open to the public on Saturday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-30). HK, Macao travelers to mainland get travel permit extensions. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Department announced on Friday that the validity of travel permits for Hong Kong and Macao residents entering the Chinese mainland will be extended starting from May 8.
(2023-04-30). May Day travel peak to reach 1.3 billion in inbound, outbound traffic. ecns.cn The number of inbound and outbound passengers during the five-day May Day Holiday in China is expected to triple the amount from the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
(2023-04-30). Workers honored with May 1 Labor Medals. ecns.cn China honored 1,035 workers with National May 1 Labor Medals on Thursday for their outstanding work performance and contributions to the nation's manufacturing and industrial development.
(2023-04-30). Satellites help guard ecological red lines. ecns.cn A supervision platform supported by over 30 satellites has been put into operation, as China improves its conservation of crucial ecological zones with a red line mechanism, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
(2023-04-30). China sends navy vessels to evacuate nationals from Sudan. ecns.cn Two Chinese navy vessels successfully evacuated Chinese and foreign nationals from the conflict-plagued African nation of Sudan on Thursday.
(2023-04-30). Second phase of Canton Fair concludes with over $4.5 bln deals. ecns.cn The 2nd phase of the Canton Fair concluded on Thursday with $4.5 billion export deals. Nondurable consumer goods, gifts, and home accessories were exhibited at the 2nd phase.
(2023-04-30). Giant panda Ya Ya starts month-long quarantine in Shanghai. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya walks in the quarantine area with abundant bamboo and supplementary food on the ground at the Shanghai Zoo after a 16-hour long flight from the U.S., April 27, 2023.
(2023-04-30). Cloud and mist blankets No.2 Bridge over Poyang Lake in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Poyang Lake No. 2 Bridge is shrouded in cloud and mist in east China's Jiangxi Province, April 26, 2023.
(2023-04-30). The Supreme Court Just Unleashed a Flood of Lawsuits Against Big Oil. truthout.org Nearly two dozen lawsuits filed by cities and states aim to put fossil fuel companies on trial for deceiving the public about climate change. But they've been stuck in legal limbo for half a decade, with companies deploying several maneuvers to block them. Now a surprising source has unleashed those lawsuits: the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. On Monday, the justices rejected petitions from… |
(2023-04-30). How South Carolina Ended Up With an All-Male Supreme Court. truthout.org When attorneys arrived for oral arguments in South Carolina's high-profile abortion case last fall, state Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn took her seat up front, a ruffly white shirt beneath her black robe, the only woman on the dais. With piercing green eyes, she scanned the courtroom. A sea of white men jammed one side of the room. Before them, at a wooden table, sat three male attorneys there… |
(2023-04-30). Israel Says It Should Mediate Peace in Sudan, the Sudanese People Disagree. truthout.org Last Monday, Israel offered to mediate the conflict between the leaders of Sudan's two warring factions: army chief and de facto ruler of the country, Gen. Abdul Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) head Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. Israel is in a good position to act as mediator between the two power-grabbing generals, as they have built strong relationships with both… |
(2023-04-30). Climate Protesters Stage Blockade at White House Correspondents Dinner. truthout.org Members of the corporate media were greeted by hundreds of climate action organizers Saturday night as they arrived at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. for the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. Youth-led direct action group Climate Defiance staged a blockade of the event to demand that President Joe Biden fulfill his campaign promise to end fossil fuel extraction on public… |
(2023-04-30). Undercover Salting Isn't Just a Labor Strategy. It Has an Anti-War History Too. truthout.org The tactic of "salting" — getting a job with the specific intention of organizing your workplace — has recently been grabbing news headlines. In a recent Bloomberg story, labor journalist Josh Eidelson showed how the Starbucks union drive, which began in Western New York and continues across the country, was started by salts. Eidelson, as well as labor journalist Luis Feliz Leon and scholar Mie… |
(2023-04-30). Biden Hypocritically Slams Arrest of US Journalist in Russia But Pursues Assange. truthout.org May 3, 2023, will mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, which the United Nations established to remind governments about the need to respect their commitment to freedom of the press. But as the Biden administration proclaims the centrality of press freedom globally, its hypocrisy in pursuing journalist and publisher Julian Assange is stunning. The Biden administration recently… |
(2023-04-30). US Government Jails Leakers Before Trial Because They 'Know' Classified Information. thedissenter.org The United States Justice Department requested that a federal court in Boston keep Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guard reservist accused of leaking Pentagon documents, in detention while he awaits trial on Espionage Act charges.
(2023-04-30). The quiet revolution: peace breaking out all over the middle east. thecommunists.org After half a century of failed 'peace initiatives', 'road maps', 'deals of the century' and 'shuttle diplomacy', peace appears to be breaking out all over the middle east — without any help at all from Uncle Sam. It seems that the biggest contribution to peace that can be made by the United States is via …
(2023-04-30). Will there ever be accountability for Mass Murder by Covid "vaccine"? thealtworld.com ABC Refuses to Air RFK Jr. Comments About COVID-19 Vaccines | Here we have more conclusive proof of Tucker Carlson's reporting that ABC, NBC, CNN and the rest of the whore media are loyal to their profits and not to trut…
(2023-04-30). You're Not Deficient, You're Just Ruled By Assholes. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-30). Battle For Bakhmut: Ukraine Still In Control Of Almost 3 Square Kilometers Of City (Photo, Video 18+). southfront.org 
On April 30, the head of the Wagner PMC reported that Wagner fighters are in control of 58,000 square meters…
(2023-04-30). BREAKING: Russian Massive Strikes Hit Ukrainian Military In Dnepropetrovsk Region. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces have launched another massive attack on Ukrainian military facilities far from the front line. So far, Russian strikes have been reported in the city of Pavlograd in the Ukrainian Dnipropetrovsk region. | Russian missiles and kamikaze UAVs were reportedly used for the attack. | According to preliminary reports, at least eight explosions have already thundered in the city. The targets were reportedly the warehouses and in the industrial zone. Damage to trains and railway…
(2023-04-30). In Video 18+: Close Range Fire In Bakhmut Trenches. southfront.org
(2023-04-30). War Crime: Ukraine Uses Chemical Weapons In Bakhmut. southfront.org
(2023-04-30). Military Situation In Yemen On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 105 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On April 30, a civilian was seriously wounded as a result of the Saudi artillery attack on the border areas of Shada district; | On April 29, the British Navy forces killed a member of the Yemeni Coast Guard on the coast of Al-Mahra province in the Ras Fartak area; | On April 28, three boats carrying four passengers raided…
(2023-04-30). Foiled Escape: UC Global, the CIA and Julian Assange. southfront.org 
(2023-04-30). Shaping A 21st-Century World Order: The Nation-State VS The Civilizational State. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by James M. Dorsey | US President Joe Biden positions the Ukraine war as a battle between autocracy and democracy. That reduces what is at stake in the war. The stakes constitute a fundamental building block of a new 21st-century world order: the nature of the state. | Russia's invasion of Ukraine represents the sharp end of the rise of a critical mass of world leaders who think in civilizational rather than national terms. They imagine the ideational and/or physical boundaries of their countri…
(2023-04-30). Military Situation In Syria On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 29, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province; | On April 29, Zhai Jun, the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government to the Middle East met with Syrian President, Bashar Al-Asad, in Damascus and discussed bilateral relations between the two countries; | Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Syria on May 3 to meet with Syrian officials, according to…
(2023-04-30). Four Civilians Killed By Ukrainian Shelling In Russian Bryansk Region. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the night of April 30, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the the Russian village of Suzemka in the border Bryansk region. The Governor of the region reported that a civilian house was destroyed and set on fire as a result of the attack. | As a result of the shelling, a family died in the house. On the eve, a woman was celebrating her birthday and welcomed several guests in her house. At night, her house was hit. The second floor of the house and the sauna located nearby were destro…
(2023-04-30). Al-Sudani Tries To Sit On Two Chairs. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Damir Nazarov | Despite the fact that the current Prime Minister of Iraq, Muhammad al-Sudani, warmly received the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Ziyad Nakhalah, questions about his "uncompromising" pro-Palestinian position raise questions. | For example, a well-known faction of the Islamic Resistance called the "People of the Cave" ask quite reasonable questions to the government of al-Sudani about the activities of the American military, among which there are Zionists. | It is ob…
(2023-04-30). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-30). Russian Lancet Drones Decimate Five More Howitzers Of Kiev Forces (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military continues to hunt down Ukrainian howitzers in the special operation zone with Lancet loitering munitions. | Between April 28 and 30, videos surfaced online showing recent Lancet strikes against an American-made M777 towed 155 mm howitzer, a Soviet-made 2A36 Giatsint-B to…
(2023-04-30). Military Situation In Donbass On April 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | A warehouse of artillery ammunition of the 54th mechanized Brigade and the command post of the 81st Ukrainian airmobile brigade of the AFU were destroyed near Belogorovka in the LPR; | An echelon with up to 200 tons of ammunition for the AFU was destroyed at the railway station near Kramatorsk in the DPR, according to the Russian Defense Ministry; | Russian forces struck Ukrainian positions near Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the…
(2023-04-30). Turkish Intelligence Was Behind Recent Drone Strike On Kurdish Syrian Commander. southfront.org 
(2023-04-30). War Crimes In Bakhmut: Ukrainians Blow Up Houses With Civilians. southfront.org
(2023-04-30). A Weekend Wrap Up — China, Ukraine and Other Items of Interest. sonar21.com 
I usually try to drill down on one issue. Not today. There are several items that may not warrant a full article but merit your attention and commentary. CHINA and…
(2023-04-30). May Day: Workers' Struggles, International Solidarity, Political Aspirations. socialistproject.ca 
For more than 100 years, May Day has symbolized the common struggles of workers around the globe. Why is it largely ignored in North America? The answer lies in part in American labour's long repression of its own radical past, out of which international May Day was actually born a century ago.
(2023-04-30). End of the Tucker era — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the ouster of Fox's Tucker Carlson and what it means for US antiwar politics. They also cover congressional efforts to challenge the US military presence in the Horn of Africa, the diminishing prospects of the Ukrainian military, and more.
(2023-04-30). The IMF Debt Trap And How To Get Out Of It. popularresistance.org Political Economist Grieve Chelwa explains the reasons why countries of the Global South are forced to go time and again to the International Monetary Fund for aid. He talks about how the IMF is essentially a tool of US imperialism and how its policies are designed to keep countries in debt. He also talks about the changing nature of debt and the role of private players such as BlackRock. Grieve Chelwa also explains some of the ways countries in Asia and Africa can get out of this situation, and the kind of international frameworks and policies that will have to be constructed. | Grieve Chelwa is the Director of…
(2023-04-30). The Toxic Legacy Of US Foreign Policy In Vieques, Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org Puerto Ricans had no say in the U.S. war of conquest with Spain over its colonial possessions or in the Treaty of Paris that dictated they were to become the property of a new empire. The United States acted according to a well-crafted strategic narrative of white saviorism and American exceptionalism without concern for the people whose land it stole. It wanted to further its control to the south and east via its expansionist foreign policy — and it needed to extend military power beyond its violently acquired borders to do so; the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, known as the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, p…
(2023-04-30). Southern Worker School Charts Path For Building Workers Movement. popularresistance.org "We heard from the rail workers. We heard from the truckers. We've got the longshoremen in the house, too," said Leonard Riley, a longshore worker with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1422 and member of the SWA Coordinating Committee, addressing a packed house at the Teamsters Local 71 union hall during the opening program of the 2023 Southern Worker School. | "The reason I bring that up is because of the power that's in this room. We've got bus drivers over there, teachers over here. There's power in this room. It's going to take strategy, planning, coming together, and finding out where…
(2023-04-30). Striking Workers At U. Michigan Are Building Powerful Solidarity. popularresistance.org The morning of April 28, I was stumbling around making coffee, checking the strike news on Twitter. It's been about a month now since my graduate student instructor colleagues voted overwhelmingly to strike, facing down the legal and financial powerhouses at the University of Michigan. I only had to scroll for a second, then I just sorta had to sit down. | There was a picture of about 20-30 people in a beer garden on a gray springy afternoon, fists raised and smiling. The message was from grad students, lecturers, and faculty from UC Santa-Cruz; they had held a fundraiser and were donating $600 to the University…
(2023-04-30). More Older Workers Are Trapped In Crummy Jobs, Unable To Retire. popularresistance.org Over the past two decades, older workers have become an increasingly significant share of the labor force. In the economic recovery after the Great Recession of 2008—2009, four in 10 Americans ages 55 or older were in the labor force—the highest participation rate in half a century. As of 2020, these older workers made up 23.6% of the total U.S. workforce, the highest portion on record. | Why are so many older Americans unable to retire and so many working into old age to survive? For many, the answer isn't "because they want to." Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of low-income older ho…
(2023-04-30). Nonprofit Shows How To Create An 'Aboveground Railroad' For Migrants. popularresistance.org In the 1980s, when Sendy Soto and her family left Guatemala for the United States in search of a better life, they followed in a long American immigrant tradition by making Chicago's Logan Square their home. | There, among her Mexican, Central American, Polish and other immigrant neighbors, Soto was instilled with a sense of community and a desire to help and work with Chicago's growing migrant population. | A 2020 report from the Vera Institute of Justice showed that 1.7 million migrants reside in Chicago, about 18% of the population, and 842,000 are at risk of deportation.
(2023-04-30). The State And The Future Of Socialism. popularresistance.org We are in the midst of a class war. That's not unusual. There is always class war in capitalism — although sometimes it is hidden and sometimes there is the interlude of an apparent Carthaginian Peace. But the class war has intensified now because of the crisis in capitalism — a crisis rooted in the over-accumulation of capital. And, in this crisis, capital has intensified the class war against the working class. Austerity, cutbacks, the need to sacrifice — these are the demands of capital as it calls upon workers to bear the burden of capital's own failures. This is a war conducted by capitalis…
(2023-04-30). Report: US Liquefied Gas Flooding Europe. popularresistance.org The oil and gas industry has moved quickly to take advantage of the disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In 2022, a surge of shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States was redirected to Europe in order to replace Russian pipeline gas and secure supplies for the European winter. By taking advantage of this short-term energy crisis, the industry has also secured financing and begun construction on numerous LNG terminals on both sides of the Atlantic that are designed to operate for decades to come.
(2023-04-30). Workers Who Have Occupied An Italian Factory Are Close To Owning It. popularresistance.org The longest-ever factory in Italian history is taking place in Florence where the 300 workers are now making progress at turning it into a worker-owned non-profit that would pay the employees and produce products that would benefit the community. Should the workers succeed, it could provide an inspiration for others. | For three years workers at the former automotive parts factory, GKN Florence, were in limbo. According to Investigative Reporting Project Italy, in 2018 GKN was purchased by the British hedge fund Melrose, which went about enacting its motto of "buy, improve, sell."
(2023-04-30). Unions Say Share Buybacks Should Stop Until Safety Improves. popularresistance.org Washington — A coalition of railroad labor unions today called on the Class I systems to pause their stock buyback programs and abandon the low-cost Precision Scheduled Railroading operating model until safety improves. | The 14 unions, which combined represent more than 100,000 railroad workers, claim that since 2015 the six publicly-traded freight railroads spent more than $165 billion in stock buybacks, which is $46 billion more than they invested in safety. | "For years, rail workers have been sounding the alarm about safety issues. It's time to listen to rail workers, not rail CEOs," the union coalitio…
(2023-04-30). Commission of Inquiry on MST aims to divert focus from crimes of agribusiness, says Joà£o Pedro Stedile. peoplesdispatch.org Joà£o Pedro Stedile, member of the MST's national leadership, said the parliamentary commission of inquiry that has been set up to look into the movement, is an effort by right-wing legislators to destabilize the Lula government and deter agrarian reform…
(2023-04-30). Has Nicolás Maduro Become a Neoliberal? orinocotribune.com By Thierry Deronne — Apr 28, 2023 | In various sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, in the mainstream media or in the usual middle-class "political science trotskyist" circles, a new chant is circulating. The slow exit from the Western blockade is due to the fact that Nicolas Maduro has finally "embraced capitalism" or "taken a neoliberal turn." For Alberto Barrera Tyszka of the New York Times (1), neoliberalism is even the economic arm of Maduro's "dictatorship." | The "evidence" varies: from images of posh neighborhoods in Caracas with ostentatious stores, restaurants and luxury casinos, to job offers on…
(2023-04-30). Latest Updates on Venezuela's Economic Dynamics. orinocotribune.com By Franco Vielma — Apr 28, 2023 | Venezuela's economy has continued to grow during 2023, but at a much slower pace compared to the first quarter of 2022. | Economic activity continues to have crude oil production as a key indicator. During 2023, the production of barrels has grown by only 5%, and part of this increase is due to the joint work of Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) with the US multinational Chevron under the joint venture scheme. | This means that the general oil activity and the various projects of PDVSA remain stagnant, largely due to the operational shortcomings caused by the blockade agains…
(2023-04-30). Another Coup in the Making in Honduras? orinocotribune.com By Saheli Chowdhury — Apr 26, 2023 | The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, created a stir when she recently called out a coup in the making against her government. On April 22, the president decried that her government is the victim of "a conspiracy in the making," which is being plotted by the very same people who had carried out the coup against ex-President Manuel Zelaya in 2009. | "There is a conspiracy in the making, and that must be made very clear to the people of Honduras," President Castro
(2023-04-30). The Monroe Doctrine: 200 Years Too Long. orinocotribune.com 
By Francisco Dominguez — April 19, 2023 | In December 2023, the infamous Monroe Doctrine will be 200 years old. For some people, the name refers simply to a long and complex foreign policy document with constitutional status, but it is far more than that. | In his seventh annual message to Congress, US President James Monroe used six minutes of his hour-long speech to espouse his future plan for the continent, then in the midst of a war of liberation from Spanish colonial domination. This six-minute vision became known as the Monroe Doctrine. | By 1823 most of Latin America had successfully declared independ…
(2023-04-30). Venezuela Requests Chile and Peru Respect for Migrants' Human Rights, Negotiates for Repatriation Flights. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-30). Arma di Guerra: La Cancellazione della Storia | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca Le guerre divampano dal Sudan all'Ucraina. Cresce di conseguenza la spesa militare mondiale. L'Europa ha speso nel 2022 in armi e operazioni militari il 13% in più rispetto al 2021, registrando il più forte aumento da 30 anni a questa …
(2023-04-30). US Reaffirms It Will Go to War If Philippine Boats Come Under Attack in the South China Sea. news.antiwar.com The State Department has reaffirmed that an attack on a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea will invoke the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty following a near miss between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the disputed waters. The stand-off took place on April 23 when Manila says a larger Chinese ship blocked a …
(2023-04-30). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria, Three Civilians Reported Wounded. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit targets near the western Syrian city of Homs early Saturday morning. According to the Syrian news agency SANA, three civilians were wounded in the strikes. A civilian fuel station caught fire and a number of tankers and trucks burned as a result of the strike. "The Israeli enemy carried out an air …
(2023-04-30). Iran's Tanker Seizure Came After the US Stole a Shipment of Iranian Oil. news.antiwar.com Iran's recent seizure of a US-bound oil tanker came after the Biden administration forced a tanker carrying Iranian oil to deliver the cargo to the US instead of China, Financial Times reported Friday. Using the pretext of sanctions enforcement, the US Justice Department seized the tanker Suez Rajan with a court order with the cooperation …
(2023-04-30). Waiting for the launch of North Korea's first military intelligence satellite. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: "Debt," by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-04-30). Harry Belafonte (1927-2023): A life of fighting racism and oppression. greenleft.org.au The remarkable and outstanding Harry Belafonte died on April 25 at the age of 96. He lived a full life as a political activist and in his later years encouraged young people to be more angry and rebellious, writes Malik Miah.
(2023-04-30). Anti-war protesters keep up the pressure on Richard Marles. greenleft.org.au Retired Lt Col Lance Collins, a former second in charge of the Australian Army Intelligence Division, said Australia's military integration into the US war machine had grown in recent years. John Quelch reports.
(2023-04-30). Why we need an independent, peaceful foreign policy. greenleft.org.au Shirley Winton argues that we must build a long-term, sustainable people's mass movement for peace, justice and a safe environment that does not serve US imperialism or any other hegemon.
(2023-04-30). '501s' protest inhumane detention at MITA. greenleft.org.au Three people protested their inhumane treatment on the roof of the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation detention centre. Chloe DS reports.
(2023-04-30). Austria: What's behind the historic Communist surge in Salzburg? greenleft.org.au The Communist Party of Austria (KPàñ) stunned many with its historic vote in the state of Salzburg. Christian Zeller, an ecosocialist and professor in economic geography at the University of Salzburg, discusses the rise and significance of the KPàñ's vote.
(2023-04-30). Green Left News Podcast Ep 7: Sudan conflict, climate action and the fight to save housing. greenleft.org.au Episode 7: Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.
(2023-04-30). Palestinian trade unions call for worldwide action to end Israeli apartheid. greenleft.org.au Palestinian trade unions are urging the international labour movement to take action in support the Palestinian-led movement against Israeli occupation, colonisation and apartheid, reports Kerry Smith.
(2023-04-30). IMF publishes multi-year plan to implement CBDCs; it may spell the end of our financial freedom and autonomy. expose-news.com On 10 April, the International Monetary Fund ("IMF") published the 'IMF Approach to Central Bank Digital Currency Capacity Development'. It outlines the IMF's multi-year strategy for aiding central bank digital currency ("CBDC") …
(2023-04-30). No-one except the Globalists Will be allowed to Grow Old. expose-news.com The well-documented global slaughter of the elderly has shocked millions. In care homes, nursing homes and hospitals, the elderly were deliberately and cold-bloodedly murdered by doctors and nurses acting under "orders" from …
(2023-04-30). WEF wants to accelerate the commercialisation of nature or, if you prefer their alternative, depopulation. expose-news.com World leaders will be gathering together later this year to "accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2030," according to an announcement made by the unaccountable, unelected, corporate-led World Economic Forum ("WEF") earlier this …
(2023-04-30). #ModernaGate: Moderna wins Award for Deadly Covid Vaccine it was able to create prior to 2019 because "Murderna" is responsible for creating the Covid-19 Virus in a BioLab… #CTCCTCGGCGGGCACGTAG. expose-news.com Covid-19 is a manmade virus, and Moderna Inc., the American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that has made billions through the sale of an experimental Covid-19 injection, is responsible for creating it. Don't …
(2023-04-30). The Ultimate Betrayal: Your Government gave Pfizer $75 Billion of your hard-earned money to harm & kill your Friends, Family & Hundreds of Thousands more with its Covid-19 Vaccine. expose-news.com As Governments around the world raced to coerce every man, woman and child they could to get the Covid-19 vaccine, they gave away an astounding $75 billion of taxes collected from your …
(2023-04-30). Kalibr-Armed Frigate To Lead Russian Force In Mediterranean Sea. southfront.org 
Admiral Gorshkov Russian frigate, 10 July 2018. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. http: //–º—É–ª—å—Ç–∏–º–µ–¥–∏–∞.–º–∏–Ω–æ–±–æ—Ä–æ–Ω—ã.—Ä—Ñ/multimedia/photo/gallery.htm?id=59002@cmsPhotoGallery | The Admiral Gorshkov frigate o…
(2023-04-30). Syrian, Arab Foreign Ministers To Hold Talks In Jordan. southfront.org 
Syria flag (flickr). | Foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Jordan are set to meet on May 1 in the Jordanian capital of Amman to continue consultations on Syria's return to the Arab League, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry announced on April 30. | The meeting follows a similar gathering held in the Saudi city of Jeddah early this month and "builds on the contacts that these countries made with the Syrian government", Sinan Majali, a spokesman for the ministry, said. | S…
(2023-04-30). Senior ISIS Leader Killed In Turkish-Occupied Northern Syria Town — Reports. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Early on April 29, a senior commander of ISIS was reportedly killed in the northern Syrian town of Jindires, which is occupied by the Turkish military and its proxies. | Some Syrian activists said that the commander was killed when his hideout was hit by a drone strike, suggesting that the United States-led coalition was behind the assassination. However, other activists said that the commander blew himself up after Turkish special force…
(2023-04-30). Sudanese Health Ministry Says 528 People Kill In Clashes Between Army & Paramilitary Force. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed 528 people and wounded at least 4,599 others, the Sudanese Health Ministry said in a report on April 29. | The army and the RSF announced on April 28 a 72-hour extension of a previous ceasefire to allow foreign governments complete the evacuation of their citizens from Sudan. | The health ministry said in its report that the ceasefire brought relative calm t…
(2023-04-30). NATO drills fifth-generation warplanes for all-domain "immediate response under Article 5" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATODeployable Air Command and Control CentreApril 27, 2023 Ramstein Ambition exercise accomplishes goal of training and improving air command and control skills Exercise Ramstein Ambition 2023 (RAAM23), held for the first time in Italy, ended on April 25, 2023 at the Poggio Renatico base, Italy, home to NATO's Deployable Air Command Centre (DACCC). The exercise …
(2023-04-30). Estonia: NATO absorbs national forces on Russia's northwest border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps NortheastApril 27, 2023 Estonia transfers its newly established Division to Multinational Corps Northeast On April 26-27, Lieutenant General Jàºrgen-Joachim von Sandrart, Commander Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE), visited Estonia. While in Tallinn and Tapa, he met with the Estonian Division's leadership and NATO's Allies and Partners. The establishment of a new divisional structure …
(2023-04-30). From Ukraine to Palestine: The Poisons of Denialism. internationalviewpoint.org "The left must not be diverted: First and foremost in Ukraine and Palestine, the struggle is about the rights of peoples and nations, and the poisonous consequences when those rights are denied." | – | / | <...
(2023-04-30). Four years of ultraliberal break-up and attacks on rights in Greece. internationalviewpoint.org "Although the polls show his party, New Democracy (ND), in the lead, the results are uncertain, so great is the anger after four years of ultra-liberalism and therefore of repression and attacks on rights." | – | / |
(2023-04-30). "Fascism is likely to return under the most innocent appearances" internationalviewpoint.org "For its part, the alternative left does not find itself in an easy situation either: the social context is very complicated and, despite a few positive social demonstrations, the reconstruction of strong movements of struggle remains somewhat uncertain." | – | / |
(2023-04-30). Tokyo Rainbow Pride back again: more than two hundred thousand joined in solidarity with LGBTQI people. internationalviewpoint.org "A society where LGBTQI people and oppressed can live with dignity is a society where all people can live with dignity." | – | / |
(2023-04-30). War Clouds Thicken Over Taiwan, What Should the Left‑wing Standpoint be? internationalviewpoint.org "The left in the Chinese-speaking world should take a principled stand on the Taiwan issue, based on the principles that Taiwan should never be ruled by the CCP, war should be avoided whenever possible, and Taiwan has the right to defend itself militarily." | – | / |
(2023-04-30). Conflict between putchists in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org "Let us recall that Burhan and Hemidti justified their putsch to avoid the country falling into chaos." | – | / |
(2023-04-30). Making the movement a political force in France. internationalviewpoint.org Clearly, France is going through a social crisis and a democratic crisis. It can even reasonably be said that these two crises reflect a regime crisis, that is, an inability of the ruling class, the capitalist class, to continue to exercise power in a normal way by relying on the current political institutions. | – | / |
(2023-04-30). "Cop City" Must Be Shut Down! internationalviewpoint.org What is Atlanta's "Cop City"? Why are people protesting? | – | / |
(2023-04-30). Fortress Europe: more migrants dying in the Mediterranean. internationalviewpoint.org The first quarter of 2023 was the deadliest for migrants crossing the Mediterranean since 2017. | – | / |
(2023-04-30). Asistirán a FITCuba casi 400 turoperadores españoles. cubadebate.cu El aeropuerto de Barajas era este domingo un hervidero con la presencia de 389 agentes de viaje españoles, que tomarán parte en una convención y en la Feria de Turismo de Cuba, según informa la agencia Prensa Latina. Participarán en una convención hasta el 7 de mayo y asistirán también a la mayor bolsa de turismo de la isla caribeña.
(2023-04-30). Morales Ojeda llega a Ciudad Ho Chi Minh e inicia así su visita oficial a Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, inició hoy una visita oficial a Vietnam por Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, en el día de la victoria, a 48 años del Día de Liberación del Sur y Reunificación Nacional.
(2023-04-30). Cuba recibe a más de mil extranjeros para las actividades por el 1ro de Mayo. cubadebate.cu La solidaridad, la lucha contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos y el reclamo de la eliminación de la nación caribeña de la lista países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo, son motivaciones que aúnan a representantes de sindicatos foráneos y movimientos de respaldo a la isla.
(2023-04-30). Cambio de tiempo en el occidente. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado durante la madrugada y se nublará desde la mañana en la región occidental, con chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas, las que disminuirán desde la tarde en Pinar del Río. En el resto del archipiélago amanecerá con poca nubosidad y estará parcialmente nublado la tarde, con aisladas lluvias en la región central, siendo escasas en el resto del país.
(2023-04-30). Unión Eléctrica prevé afectaciones de 180 MW en el horario pico. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2640 MW y una demanda máxima de 2750 MW, para un déficit de 110 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 180 MW en este horario.
(2023-04-30). Fiscalía presenta más de 5 mil pruebas contra Keiko Fujimori. cubadebate.cu La fiscal adjunta del Equipo Especial del caso Lava Jato, Paulina del Rocío Roque, ha presentado de manera oral unas 5.900 pruebas que propone utilizar en el juicio contra Keiko Fujimori, la actual líder de Fuerza Popular, así como 49 coacusados, por un delito de lavado de activos.
(2023-04-30). Abren las urnas para elecciones generales en Paraguay. cubadebate.cu Más de 4,7 millones de paraguayos están convocados este domingo a las urnas con dos opciones principales en la boleta: la propuesta de cambio de Concertación Nacional o sigue perpetuado el Partido Colorado, con casi 76 años en el poder.
(2023-04-30). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 30 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-04-30). La Tira de los Lectores: Una foto en mi trabajo. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, dedicada a los puestos de trabajo. Recuerda que puedes comunicarte con nosotros a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.
(2023-04-30). 'This Is Not A War Story' Explores Emotional Wounds Of War Veterans. popularresistance.org War in film is a staple genre in a tremendously lucrative industry. Hollywood inundates our culture with glamorous depictions of wars, both fictional and real. Yet the truth of America's forever wars, both for the countries invaded and veterans who return home, are rarely explored in depth in popular culture. This Is Not a War Story explores one part of the human toll of US wars through the lens of veterans who return with physical and mental wounds. Writer-director and star Talia Lugacy and actor Eli Wright join The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the film. This is Not a War Story is available to stream and purch…
(2023-04-30). Peruvian Coup Regime Approves Lithium Mining As Puno Rejects Plan. popularresistance.org The Peruvian coup regime remains entrenched in power more than four months after the parliamentary coup that ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo. On April 10th, the de facto Minister of Energy and Mines àìscar Vera announced the coup government would grant permits to Macusani Yellowcake , subsidiary of Canadian mining company Plateau Energy Metals, which as of 2021 is a subsidiary of American Lithium in the Macusani town of the Puno region. This comes in the wake of the anti-coup protests that placed lithium as one of the main resources the coup government, serving its transnational corp…
(2023-04-30). One Of Venezuela's Fifth Republic's Most Important Women: Tibisay Lucena. popularresistance.org Few women — if any — in Venezuela's "Fifth Republic" (as the Chávez and post-Chávez era is known) left as significant a mark on the country's history as Tibisay Lucena, who died of cancer on April 12, 2023, at the age of 63. Her main accomplishment was that during the 14 years as president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), she fundamentally reformed the country's electoral system to make it one of the most fraud-proof systems in the world. | I first met Tibisay in 1997, well before Chávez became president of Venezuela, while she was studying for an M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology at the New…
(2023-04-30). Nicaragua: A History Of US Intervention And Resistance. popularresistance.org The latest book by labor and human rights attorney, Daniel Kovalik, Nicaragua: A History of US Intervention and Resistance (2023, Clarity Press, 292 pages), is a worthy addition to the author's collection of works on countries targeted by US imperialism, such as Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. While giving readers a thoughtful and much fuller picture than one can glean from the corporate media, this volume tells an engaging tale based on personal experience and extensive research. | Dan Kovalik's love for Nicaragua is not only palpable, but very important in the telling of his story from a perspective shared by many…
(2023-04-30). Colombia no participará en la Serie del Caribe 2024. cubadebate.cu Colombia no tendrá representante en la próxima Serie del Caribe, que se disputará en Miami, Estados Unidos a principios de 2024, debido a las exigencias económicas de los organizadores. Aunque Colombia y Panamá estuvieron asistiendo en calidad de invitados a las pasadas ediciones de la Serie, ahora les exigen $200.000 dólares para participar.
(2023-04-30). Evalúa ministro de Energía y Minas trabajos en empresa petrolera de Mayabeque. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas Vicente de la O Levy chequeó este sábado los trabajos realizados en la Empresa de Perforación y Extracción de Petróleo Occidente, ubicada en Santa Cruz del Norte, provincia Mayabeque. Sus yacimientos e instalaciones se encuentran en todas las provincias occidentales. Abarca desde Pinar del Río hasta los límites de Habana- Matanzas.
(2023-04-30). FC Barcelona golea al Betis y ratifica su candidatura al título de la Liga española. cubadebate.cu El FC Barcelona ratificó hoy su liderato en la Liga española de fútbol, luego de golear 4-0 a Betis. En el encuentro sobresalió el gol de Lewandowski, quien no anotaba en el Camp Nou desde el 19 de febrero contra el Cádiz. El equipo de Xavi ha sido el más regular del campeonato, los números no engañan. Tres derrotas en 32 partidos y sólo 11 goles en contra ratifican su calidad.
(2023-04-30). V Juegos del ALBA: Gana Venezuela y Cuba queda segunda. cubadebate.cu El anfitrión Venezuela ganó este sábado los V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA, con 255 preseas de oro, 254 de plata y 226 de bronce, seguida por Cuba (76-65-53) y la nación invitada Rusia (30-22-9), en ese orden, certamen multidisciplinario que reunió a 3 500 atletas de 11 países en 33 deportes. Por Cuba, participaron 263 deportistas, la mayoría jóvenes, en 22 disciplinas.
(2023-04-30). Roki Sasaki iguala récord de velocidad en Liga Japonesa de Béisbol con Shohei Ohtani. cubadebate.cu El pitcher japonés Roki Sasaki, en su último juego, igualó un récord impresionante en la Liga Japonesa de Béisbol. Durante la quinta entrada del partido entre los Chiba Lotte Mariners y Orix Buffaloes, Sasaki lanzó una recta que llegó a 165 km/h, empatando la marca de Shohei Ohtani. El bateador rival apenas pudo conectar un débil foul hacia atrás.
(2023-04-30). Statement On The Ninth Anniversary Of The Odessa Massacre. popularresistance.org Each year, the Odessa Solidarity Campaign has promoted actions on May 2 to mark the date in 2014 when a right-wing mob led by openly fascist organizations murdered at least 42 anti-fascists at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. | The Odessa Massacre took place just a few months after the violent coup that replaced a pro-Russian president with a pro-U.S. one. Not surprisingly, the U.S. was heavily involved in promoting the coup. | Today Ukraine has an authoritarian government that openly collaborates with neo-Nazi organizations, incorporating them into its military and promoting the memory of Ukrainian…
(2023-04-30). Russian Pilots Attempted To 'Dogfight' U.S. Fighter Jets Over Syria: Air Force. southfront.org 
File image. | Russian pilots have begun buzzing American fighter jets over Syria in an apparent attempt to start a dogfight, United States Air Forces Central (AFCENT) commander Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich told the publication Defense One on April 29. | According to the commander, Russian pilots are "increasingly bellicose" in their approach and "aggressively maneuvering, almost like they're trying to dogfight."Our protocols would say we're supposed to stay … several mile…
(2023-04-30). World Governments Attempt to Silence Indigenous Peoples at United Nations Permanent Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its second week today, and world governments continued to rush to silence Indigenous Peoples, and deny the human rights violations being exposed. The Indigenous Forum is "no place to come and complain" said one of the United Nations representatives critical of the exposure of human rights violations around the world.
(2023-04-30). Why 340,000 UPS Workers Are Preparing To Strike In The US. popularresistance.org United Parcel Service (UPS) workers are gearing up for a potential strike as they hold contract negotiations with the company. Talks between the company and the union representing UPS workers, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, opened on April 17. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien says that workers are ready to walk off the job if UPS fails to reach a deal on a strong contract before the current one expires on July 31. | Workers are demanding better pay, more full-time work, better job security, and an end to the two-tier "22.4" job classification. The deeply unpopular "22.4" provision creates a lower-pai…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-04-30). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-04-30). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-04-30). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-04-30). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-04-30). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-04-30). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…
(2023-04-30). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-04-30). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-04-30). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-04-30). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…
(2023-04-30). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-04-30). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-04-30). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-04-30). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen lazos de cooperación. cubadebate.cu El mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez recibió en la tarde de este sábado al presidente de la Duma Estatal de la Asamblea Federal de la Federación de Rusia, Viacheslav Volodin, quien realiza una visita oficial a nuestro país como respuesta a una invitación hecha por su homólogo Esteban Lazo Hernández. Volodin agradeció la deferencia del presidente cubano de sostener este encuentro.
(2023-04-30). Fitcuba 2023, vital para la recuperación paulatina del turismo. cubadebate.cu Previo al inicio de la Feria Internacional de Turismo, que sesionará del 1ro. al 5 de mayo próximo, el primer ministro chequeó este sábado las áreas que acogerán el evento, cuya inauguración coincide con el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Esta edición de la Feria estará dedicada a la cultura y el patrimonio, y ya han confirmado la asistencia más de 573 turoperadores internacionales.
(2023-04-30). Asciende a seis número muertos tras caída de edificio en Brasil. telesurtv.net El derrumbe del edificio se produjo el jueves pasado en OIinda, área metropolitana de Recife, capital del estado de Pernambuco.
(2023-04-30). Recomiendan evacuación de poblaciones cercanas al Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El Volcán Nevado del Ruiz mantiene la actividad sísmica asociada con el movimiento de lava en su interior y la expulsión de ceniza.
(2023-04-30). Al menos cinco muertos deja tiroteo en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Cuatro personas fueron declaradas muertas en la escena del tiroteo en Cleveland y la quinta murió en un hospital, informó este sábado la oficina del alguacil del condado de San Jacinto.
(2023-04-30). Enfrentamientos en la frontera peruana-chilena dejan un herido. telesurtv.net Según reportaron medios locales, los incidentes ocurrieron en la Línea de la Concordia, poco antes de las 09H00 horas.
(2023-04-30). Rusia inaugura Conferencia Mundial sobre Multipolaridad. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso Serguéi Lavrov abogo un diálogo de las diferentes civilizaciones, religiones y culturas.
(2023-04-30). Moscú protestará ante Polonia por incautación de escuela rusa. telesurtv.net La Embajada de Rusia en Polonia protestará contra las autoridades polacas en relación con la invasión ilegal y la incautación de una escuela en la oficina diplomática rusa en Varsovia.
(2023-04-30). Clausuran en Venezuela los V Juegos Deportivos del Alba. telesurtv.net Entregan reconocimientos a las delegaciones de Venezuela, Cuba y Rusia, que ocuparon los primeros lugares de la competición.
(2023-04-30). Ascienden a 528 los muertos por enfrentamientos en Sudán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Sudán precisa que se han realizado 54 cirugías, pese a la escasez de suministros médicos.
(2023-04-30). Responde Corea del Norte a cumbre Estados Unidos-Surcorea. telesurtv.net Kim Yo-jong alertó que el plan implicará que la paz en el noreste de Asia y el mundo se exponen a un peligro más grave.
(2023-04-30). Arriban a Arabia Saudita cerca de 1.900 evacuados desde Sudán. telesurtv.net Fuentes saudíes cifran en 4.879 las personas que habrían abandonado Sudán usando los mecanismos ofrecidos por Riad.
(2023-04-30). Autoridades de Bolivia y Brasil revisan agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net Sostienen encuentro en Brasilia. Revisan la cooperación en Suramérica y la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac).
(2023-04-30). Recibe presidente de Cuba a titular de la Duma Estatal rusa. telesurtv.net Vicepresidenta del parlamento, Ana María Mari, recibió a la delegación rusa en el aeropuerto internacional José Martí.
(2023-04-30). Paraguayos celebran elecciones para definir el rumbo político del país. telesurtv.net Además del presidente, los paraguayos elegirán a 45 senadores, 80 diputados, 17 gobernadores, y las autoridades locales.
(2023-04-30). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones presidenciales en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Además del presidente, los paraguayos elegirán a 45 senadores, 80 diputados, 17 gobernadores, y las autoridades locales.
(2023-04-30). Papa Francisco termina viaje apostólico a Hungría. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco hizo un llamado a favor de la acogida de migrantes durante una misa al aire libre en Budapest, a la que asistieron decenas de miles de personas.
(2023-04-30). UPDATE: President Abdo Calls Paraguayans to Attend Elections. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 4.7 million Paraguayans will elect president, vice president, 45 senators, 80 lawmakers, 17 governors, and 257 members of departmental boards. Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | PRESIDENT ABDO BENITEZ ASKS CITIZENS TO GO OUT AND VOTE. "The more participation there is, the more legitimate the electoral process and the elected authorities will be," Abdo told reporters shortly after casting his ballot at a sc…
(2023-04-30). Cuba to host 19th Ernest Hemingway International Colloquium. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) The 19th Ernest Hemingway International Colloquium will be held from May 3 to 5 at the Universal Art Building of the National Museum of Fine Arts, within the framework of the First International Congress on Cultural Heritage.
(2023-04-30). Chinese man who reported on COVID-19 to be released after 3 years. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). India captures rice-raiding elephant after six killed. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Philippine leader travels to US to bolster ties amid China tensions. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Four missing after dive boat sinks at Philippine reef. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Thai general election: Voters in the north weigh options as lingering smoky air chokes locals. channelnewsasia.com Air quality in northern Thailand has been among the worst in the world for weeks. The issue has seeped into the national consciousness, with toxic air spreading to the capital city of Bangkok and beyond.
(2023-04-30). China manufacturing activity unexpectedly cools in April. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). China non-manufacturing activity expands more slowly in April – official PMI. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). EU tech tsar Vestager sees political agreement on AI law this year. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). US Fed expected to hike again despite signs of slowing economy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Commentary: With PDI-P nomination of Ganjar Pranowo, Indonesia headed for three-way presidential race. channelnewsasia.com Indonesia's largest political party has finally ended the speculation on whom it will back for 2024's presidential race, says this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute fellow.
(2023-04-30). Commentary: Why menstrual leave could be bad for women. channelnewsasia.com Period leave policies not only fail to address the problems they set out to solve, but have also resulted in discrimination against female workers, says a King's College London researcher.
(2023-04-30). Singapore 'cautiously optimistic' about economic prospects amid volatile global environment: PM Lee. channelnewsasia.com In his annual May Day message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the country will continue to professionalise skilled trades to create more pathways to success for Singaporeans.
(2023-04-30). How the elite police STAR unit takes down a gunman and rescues hostages. channelnewsasia.com The Singapore Police Force's Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) Unit is trained to handle armed assailants, hostage rescue operations and high-risk prisoner escorts.
(2023-04-30). The road to redemption: How two radicalised youths in Singapore shed violence and extremism. channelnewsasia.com "Knowing that someone out there cares about me definitely plays a huge role," says a former detainee.
(2023-04-30). Al Hilal will fight to the end to defend title, says defiant Diaz. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Chess-China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Diamanti bows out Down Under after 23 years of fun. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Perez beats Verstappen to win again in Baku. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Fakhar ton again fires Pakistan to win over NZ in ODI series. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Fan death, crowd trouble mar CAF Champions league ties in North Africa. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Fenerbahce's Valencia 'fine' after collision in league game. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Football: Singapore fall to Thailand in SEA Games opener. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Inter beat Lazio 3-1 to leave Napoli one win away from title. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Loh Kean Yew settles for silver in Singapore's best showing at Badminton Asia Championships. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Monaco's Champions League hopes suffer blow after Montpellier loss. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Sydney FC break final jinx to claim fourth Australian women's title. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Trophies won't define City legacy, says Guardiola. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Tsitsipas says 'focus and relaxation' key to improved serve after win over Thiem. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). It's Met Gala time again — here's what we know so far. channelnewsasia.com Want to know what to expect as the big day — that's Mon (May 1) for those wondering — approaches? We've dusted off our annual guide for you here, with some key updates.
(2023-04-30). Biden attacks news outlets for 'lies of conspiracy and malice'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Fighting rages in Sudan's capital, but envoy sees sides more open to talks. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). G7 should adopt 'risk-based' AI regulation, ministers say. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-30). Two Shootings Symbolic of American Malaise of Fear and Hatred. internationalviewpoint.org Two heartrending shootings this month dramatized the state of American society a culture of disintegrating social solidarity, of increasing violence, and of political inability to solve the country's problems. | – | / |
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars: BBQ Celebration. indybay.org San Rafael Elks Lodge | 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901…
(2023-04-30). Celebrarán marchas el 1 de mayo sin control policial en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Frente Unitario de Trabajadores (FUT) y otras organizaciones sindicales y sociales convocaron a movilizarse en defensa del empleo bajo el lema "Por la seguridad, el trabajo y la vida".
(2023-04-30). Continúan combates en Sudán a 15 días de iniciado el conflicto. telesurtv.net Desde el inicio de los enfrentamientos en Sudán ninguna de las iniciativas de cese al fuego ha sido respetado completamente por ambas partes.
(2023-04-30). Harry Belafonte and the CIA. counterpunch.org In his memoirs, Harry Belafonte (1927-2023) wrote about his experience of being surveilled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). But declassified records show that, through an informant, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) also kept tabs on the left-wing artist and activist. By the 1980s, the Agency's interest in the entertainer had shifted towards his […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your access
(2023-04-30). Remembering Akbar, Iran, and Other Gnarly Things Like Revolution. counterpunch.org
(2023-04-30). Giant panda Ya Ya panda arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ya arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thursday afternoon from Memphis, Tennessee.
(2023-04-30). Saturday 5/20: 3rd Annual Under the Stars Sleepout to End Homelessness. indybay.org Virtual…
(2023-04-30). Conoce las danzas y bailes típicos de países de América Latina. telesurtv.net Cada 29 de abril se celebra el Día Internacional de la Danza, para conmemorar el natalicio de Jean-Georges Noverre, innovador y estudioso de este arte, maestro y creador del ballet moderno.
(2023-04-30). Autoridades rescatan a 63 migrantes secuestrados en México. telesurtv.net Entre las 63 personas retenidas se encontraron a 50 adultos y 13 niños en la colonia centro de la norteña ciudad de Sonoyta, en Sonora, entre ellos alrededor de 30 ciudadanos ecuatorianos.
(2023-04-30). Bombardeo israelí deja tres heridos en la ciudad siria de Homs. telesurtv.net Israel lanzó varios misiles, de los cuales algunos fueron interceptados por las fuerzas antiaéreas del país árabe.
(2023-04-30). Presidente argentino se reunirá con Lula da Silva en Brasil. telesurtv.net La cancillería argentina afirmó que Alberto Fernández y Lula da Silva conversarán sobre la relación bilateral, comercial, de infraestructura y de integración regional.
(2023-04-30). Ataque incendia un depósito de combustible en Crimea, Rusia. telesurtv.net El gobernador Razvojayev subrayó que el incidente no afectará el suministro de combustible a la ciudad al igual que el resto de la península de Crimea.
(2023-04-29). US jobs massacre accelerates, as ruling class confronts growing upsurge of class struggle. wsws.org Layoffs of tens of thousands of workers have been announced in recent weeks, the latest in an unfolding jobs bloodbath in the US.
(2023-04-29). Biden steps up attack on asylum seekers in advance of Title 42 expiration. wsws.org The new immigration rules announced by the Biden administration on Thursday are a deepening of the attacks on asylum seekers that were initiated by the Trump White House in 2020.
(2023-04-29). Unions seek to impose sellout at University of Sydney. wsws.org In order to defeat this betrayal, university workers need to take the struggle into their own hands, starting with the formation of a rank-and-file committee to lead a "vote no" campaign.
(2023-04-29). One year since Amazon Labor Union's victory at Staten Island. wsws.org The ALU claimed that it was building a new rank and file-led, militant union. But its orientation was not to building an international movement of the working class against capitalism but to building a new union apparatus.
(2023-04-29). Thousands of Brazilian teachers stage national strike against low wages, pro-corporate high school reform. wsws.org The unions have done everything they can to isolate and break a series of teacher strikes as they try to channel a growing movement of the Brazilian working class behind the Lula government.
(2023-04-29). Montana Republicans ban first openly transgender lawmaker from state House floor. wsws.org Some three weeks after a Republican super-majority in Tennessee expelled two Democratic state representatives, Montana Republicans disciplined Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr for opposing reactionary bills banning gender-affirming health care.
(2023-04-29). Silicosis hits thousands of Australian workers. wsws.org The combined inaction of the federal and state governments has been condemned as "tantamount to industrial manslaughter."
(2023-04-29). Malaysian government strengthens economic ties with China. wsws.org Prime Minister Anwar's visit to Beijing saw huge Chinese investment pledges and an agreement to negotiate on South China Sea territorial claims, likely to produce a hostile reaction in Washington.
(2023-04-29). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu childcare workers demand pay rise; Australia: Cleanaway garbage collectors in Queensland strike for pay rise; New Zealand teachers take further industrial action…
(2023-04-29). Dunera boys in Orange, the images and music of anti-Nazi refugees persecuted by British and Australian authorities. wsws.org In World War II, Canberra signed a deal with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to incarcerate thousands of Jewish refugees from Nazi-controlled Germany, Austria and eastern Europe, in remote Australian prison camps.
(2023-04-29). It's the Class War, Stupid: An Evening With Noam Chomsky. strategic-culture.org By Anthony DIMAGGIO | In mid-April, we hosted renowned linguist, political analyst, and activist Noam Chomsky for a speaking and Q&A event at Lehigh University as part of the Douglas Dialogues forum. The event was attended by hundreds of students, faculty, and staff, and provided the Lehigh University community an opportunity to engage in contemporary political issues with Professor Chomsky, as related to the rise of global and domestic extremism. This reflection looks at some of Chomsky's insights, and what they tell us about the state of democracy in America today. | It's been over two years since the January…
(2023-04-29). Why Hasn't the U.S. Arrested WaPo Journalist for Publishing Classified Documents? strategic-culture.org Peter Van BUREN | Why hasn't the U.S. government arrested WaPo journalist Shane Harris for publishing highly classified The documents contain significant revelations. Among other secrets, they show the CIA recruited human agents privy to the closed-door conversations of world leaders, reveal eavesdropping that shows a Russian mercenary outfit tried to a…
(2023-04-29). Clown Prince Zelensky's Charge of the Light-Headed Brigade into Crimea. strategic-culture.org As long as Anglo-American war profiteers continue to enjoy their safe havens in Western Europe and the U.S., we will never see an end to their crimes. | Ukrainian coke-head Clown Prince Zelensky imagines his lemmings are re-fighting the
(2023-04-29). Opinion: The Myth Of The Three Meals Exposes The Flawed Psychology Of The Oppressor. moguldom.com As a kid, there were "truths" told to me. I was told that I had to drink milk. I hated milk. Turns out, kids don't need milk. Experts even say that drinking too much milk can lead to obesity. More disturbing than that was the idea that people needed to eat three meals a day… …
(2023-04-29). China to Regulate Artificial Intelligence. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China to regulate Artificial Intelligence | ‚Ä¢ CATL's new condensed matter Battery | ‚Ä¢ China increases exports to the Global South | ‚Ä¢ Journey to the West, low-budget science fiction…
(2023-04-29). Is the Left Getting Increasingly Ignored in India? dissidentvoice.org The Indian Left holds the record of running an Indian state for long 34 years without a break. The Left Front formed the government in West Bengal, an eastern state of the Indian Union, in 1977 and ruled the state for 34 years at a stretch, winning all the Assembly elections in the process, before …
(2023-04-29). Australia: Outsourced to the US Military Establishment. dissidentvoice.org It's a very funny thing. In the US, the provision of services in such industries as security and intelligence is outsourced in a sprawling complex of contractors and subcontractors. In Australia, the entire military and security establishment is outsourced to Washington's former mandarins, many of them earning a pile in consultancy fees. This, perhaps, is …
(2023-04-29). Andrew McGarry Interview — The Two Party Lie, Election Fraud, COVID & A Spiritual Battle Of The Ages. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Andrew McGarry, creator of the outstanding documentary series, Standing in the Gap. Andrew is here today to discuss 2020 election fraud, the COVID-19 deception, the Two Party illusion, and how all of this has led us straight into a budding technocratic control structure and a fight for our very lives. Many
(2023-04-29). Editorial] Moving past the COVID-19 emergency in the USA. thelancet.com The COVID-19 emergency in the USA is ending. On May 11, the US public health emergency declaration will expire, and other emergency authorisations have already stopped. As a result, sweeping provisions to support the COVID-19 response are ceasing. These changes have symbolic importance too. To say that the emergency is over is a watershed moment in one of the worst health disasters in the history of the USA. What happens now?
(2023-04-29). Comment] Offline: The aftermath of crisis. thelancet.com Although history might never repeat itself, crises do come along with alarming regularity. After a crisis, such as a pandemic, we understandably focus on how to prevent that particular calamity from recurring. But the next pandemic may not be for some years yet. It seems equally important that we examine what might happen in the quiet aftermath of crisis. After a shock like COVID-19, we should expect a different future to the one we would have had without the pandemic. There may be risks we wish to mitigate in this uncertain period of reconstruction.
(2023-04-29). World Report] Hospitals closed amid Sudan violence. thelancet.com Hundreds of people have died in fighting between rival military factions and aid agencies have reported that their supplies have been looted. Shawn Yuan reports.
(2023-04-29). World Report] Power cuts and South Africa's health care. thelancet.com South Africa's electricity shortage has seen power cuts taking a toll on hospitals. Munyaradzi Makoni reports from Cape Town.
(2023-04-29). World Report] Hepatitis Fund aims to accelerate viral hepatitis elimination. thelancet.com A foundation focused solely on ending viral hepatitis is holding an inaugural global resource mobilisation conference in May to raise US$150 million. Jacqui Thornton reports.
(2023-04-29). Perspectives] A radical proposal for development assistance for health. thelancet.com Olusoji Adeyi starts his book on global health with an epigraph quoting Nestor, a character in Homer's Odyssey. In the ancient Greek epic poem, Nestor has returned home from fighting in the Trojan war and he promises to tell all of what he knows happened. From such an epigraph, it is plausible to expect that the book will recount a comparable tale of an epic war. Adeyi recently retired from a long career at senior levels of global health institutions, the last of which was at the World Bank as Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice.
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] From plans to actions: closing the implementation gap for patient safety. thelancet.com On Feb 23—24, 2023, the 5th Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety in Montreux, Switzerland, marked the first convening of global leaders to discuss patient safety for more than 3 years. The summit provided the opportunity to reimagine the way safe care is delivered using learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] The Pandemic Fund—towards equitable financing for pandemics. thelancet.com On Feb 3, 2023, the Secretariat of the newly established Pandemic Fund made a call for Expressions of Interest for the first round of funding for potential projects.1 The Pandemic Fund was created last year to provide additional streams of income to help low-income countries better prepare for and respond to future disease outbreaks. Therefore, the Pandemic Fund will be prioritising areas that build on surveillance for diseases, laboratory systems, and public health workforce capacities in eligible countries.
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] COVID-19: forgetting a pandemic that is not over. thelancet.com Richard Horton's commentary1 speaks to the importance of ensuring accountability especially when considering an event as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic. We argue that accountability should also include not forgetting.
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] The importance of accountability in tackling future pandemics. thelancet.com In Richard Horton's Offline,1 he raises two issues that can undermine the future success of the pandemic agreement being negotiated by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body: WHO's resistance to an independent high-level council outside its governance structure and the absence of meaningful accountability in large-scale WHO initiatives.
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] Moving towards a precision approach for prevention of severe COVID-19. thelancet.com Replication of results in science is always reassuring, so we were pleased to see that Utkarsh Agrawal and colleagues,1 using data from all regions of the UK, identified nearly identical risk factors as we did for severe COVID-19 despite vaccination among a nationwide cohort of US veterans.2 An advantage of our study was the analysis of multiple subgroups, which allowed estimation of absolute risks on the basis of age and specific details about immune-compromised status. Advantages of the study by Agrawal and colleagues include the use of a variable that summarises the number of severe comorbidities at the patien…
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] Moving towards a precision approach for prevention of severe COVID-19 — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We welcome the Correspondence from Westyn Branch-Elliman and Paul A Monach in which they hypothesise that there are some individuals who, after completion of their primary COVID-19 vaccination course, do not need frequent vaccine re-dosing; others who might benefit from periodic re-dosing; and others who could, irrespective of the number of doses given, respond poorly to vaccines.1…
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] Gender inclusivity in India's National Family Health Survey. thelancet.com India's National Family Health Surveys (NFHSs), the most recent of which was done in 2019—21 (NFHS-5),1 have provided rich insights into women's wellbeing and agency and the progress made in enabling women to claim their rights. The NFHSs have allowed policy makers, programme implementers, and researchers to track over time women's nutritional status, access to institutional delivery services, educational status, and agency—namely, participation in household decision making, freedom of movement, control over resources, freedom from spousal violence, and other indicators reflecting voice and choice.
(2023-04-29). Correspondence] Gender inclusivity in India's National Family Health Survey — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In our Correspondence,1 we did not question why women are excluded from the inquiry of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS); rather, we questioned why women are denied their epistemic authority and whose interests are served when interviewing women as part of the NFHS.2 The whole process of production, processing, and presentation of data needs to be looked at from women's perspectives.
(2023-04-29). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Verstovsek S, Gerds AT, Vannucchi AM, et al. Momelotinib versus danazol in symptomatic patients with anaemia and myelofibrosis (MOMENTUM): results from an international, double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. Lancet 2023; 401: 269—80—In this Article, one patient who was counted as a responder for the secondary endpoints of transfusion independence response and splenic response should have been a non-responder according to the study protocol, because of the receipt of a prohibited anti-myelofibrosis therapy during the study period.
(2023-04-29). La peligrosa victoria que Milei ya ha obtenido. globalizacion.ca Conforme nos acercamos al momento electoral, crece la figura de Milei en las encuestas. La crisis económica, política y social que vive la Argentina, presenta similitudes con situaciones que han llevado al ascenso de políticos de extrema derecha en otros…
(2023-04-29). México — Mayoría calificada, la meta. globalizacion.ca Poco a poco las cosas están cambiando en el Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE). Una primera muestra es la decisión de la nueva consejera presidenta de bajarse el sueldo en acatamiento de la Constitución. | Y una segunda muestra de ese cambio…
(2023-04-29). Miami, sueños convertidos en pesadillas. globalizacion.ca Muchas personas de América Latina abandonan familiares y hogares en sus países para buscar en Estados Unidos el propagandizado "sueño americano", que para muchos resulta muy difícil de encontrar. | Varios reportajes publicados en los periódicos de derecha anclados en Miami,…
(2023-04-29). 'Ukraine Victory Resolution' Act: A Delusional Suicide Pact. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter A vote for the resolution is a vote for nuclear war with Russia. The resolution is a literal suicide pact with Ukraine. Hopefully the American people will wake up to this reality before it is too late, and let their representatives know that they chose life over death. Two US Congressmen who sit…
(2023-04-29). A Commentary on the Use of Force by US Southern Command. libya360.wordpress.com Luis Lazaro Tijerina The Monroe Doctrine is a relic of history and no longer valid in a multi-polar world. The history of the United States foreign policy is a sordid affair in which the peoples of Latin America have been subjugated and continue to be subjugated to the colonial aspirations of the various United States…
(2023-04-29). Poland's Top Military Official Shares Unpopular Truths About the NATO-Russian Proxy War. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko Nobody should doubt Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces General Rajmund Andrzejczak's intentions or suspect that he's a so-called "Russian agent" since he sincerely wants the West to win its proxy war with Russia in Ukraine, but he's also very worried that it might lose unless his side acknowledges…
(2023-04-29). De-Dollarization Kicks into High Gear. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The US dollar is essential to US global power projection. But in 2022, the dollar share of reserve currencies slid 10 times faster than the average in the past two decades. It is now established that the US dollar's status as a global reserve currency is eroding. When corporate western media begins to attack the multipolar world's de-dollarization narrative in earnest,…
(2023-04-29). Left Sectarian Attacks on Rage Against the War Machine Enabled the Indictments of Black Communists. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea When Marxists Speak Out wrote their recent May Day statement The Escalation of the World War Danger and the Need for a New Communist International, they were prompted to respond to a bit of drama. Not drama that they or the others in their principled anti-imperialist tendency were at all responsible for, but drama that…
(2023-04-29). There's Nothing Conspiratorial About the Left & Right Working Together. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko This isn't due to the "horseshoe theory", which is discredited upon reconceptualizing the New Cold War's ideological dichotomy as being between unipolar liberal-globalists and multipolar conservative-sovereigntists instead of left and right like during the Old Cold War, nor is it attributable to the "red-brown alliance" and "Duginist" conspiracy theories either. It's simple patriotic…
(2023-04-29). Haiti: The People Take Action. libya360.wordpress.com Marie Laurette Numa Armed individuals were lynched and burned by the angry population, on the morning of Monday April 24, 2023, at the level of the Canape Verde district, in Port-au-Prince Just as they took control of the thugs from the police, they can also, with the help of their progressive organizations, take control of…
(2023-04-29). UPS workers prepare for historic showdown with corporate giant. liberationnews.org 
In just a few months, the United States may experience a labor struggle the scale of which has not been seen in over 25 years.
(2023-04-29). Vietnam: 48 years after the defeat of US imperialism. unitedworldint.com On June 6, 1969, the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam (FNL) together with other political and social organizations convened a Congress of representatives from the south. This congress gave rise to the creation of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam (GRP), which would begin to play a decisive …
(2023-04-29). The Battle of Sainte-Soline. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-29). House Leaders Brought in Millions Amid Heated Debt Ceiling Fight. truthout.org US House party leaders brought in the biggest fundraising hauls during the first three months of the 2024 election cycle, a new OpenSecrets analysis of first quarter federal campaign finance disclosures found. From January through March, 18 congressional party leaders reported raising a combined $16 million for their campaigns. Nine GOP candidates collectively raised around $10.4… |
(2023-04-29). As Rail Profits Soar, Blocked Train Crossings Endanger Kids and Communities. truthout.org Jeremiah Johnson couldn't convince his mother to let him wear a suit, so he insisted on wearing his striped tie and matching pocket square. It was picture day and the third grader wanted to get to school on time. But as he and his mom walked from their Hammond, Indiana, home on a cold, rainy fall morning, they confronted an obstacle they'd come to dread: A sprawling train, parked in their path. |
(2023-04-29). Montana Gov. Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Ignoring a Plea From His Own Son. truthout.org Weeks after Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's son called on him to veto a bill to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors, the governor signed the legislation into law Friday, making Montana the 11th state in the past three months to enact full or partial bans on transition surgery, hormonal treatment, and puberty blockers for youths. Gianforte's son, David, is nonbinary and uses he and… |
(2023-04-29). NHS Workers to Resume Strike, Rejecting Tory Government Pay Offer as Inadequate. truthout.org A leading union that represents thousands of National Health Service workers in the U.K. announced Friday that its members voted to reject the right-wing Tory government's latest pay offer, setting the stage for large-scale strikes to resume next week. "Unite was clear from the start it was very unlikely this offer would be accepted," Sharon Graham, the union's general secretary… |
(2023-04-29). Ralph Yarl Deserves Justice Beyond What the Criminal Legal System Can Offer. truthout.org Kansas City, Missouri, has been in a frenzy. While the city grapples with escalating gun violence, rising alongside soaring temperatures, the much-anticipated NFL draft is currently generating millions of dollars for the city and plenty of screen time for local elites. Yet, amid all the noise, one name stands out: Ralph Yarl. On Thursday, April 13, Yarl was shot by Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old… |
(2023-04-29). Amid Attacks From Right, Racial Justice Curricula Gain Momentum in Blue States. truthout.org "The far right and MAGA adherents are stoking fear and diminishing our students' freedom to learn and our teachers' freedom to teach," says Becky Pringle, the president of the 3 million-member National Education Association (NEA). But Pringle emphasizes that these right-wing attacks are just one part of what is happening in the field of education. Teachers, administrators and students, she says… |
(2023-04-29). FSU SDS statement on the administration's silence on HB 999. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from Florida State University Students for a Democratic Society. | On February 28th, House Bill 999 (HB999) was introduced in the Florida Legislature. Officially titled "Postsecondary Educational Institutions", this bill would drastically change the state of public education in Florida. HB999 explicitly attacks ethnic studies, multicultural student groups, tenured faculty, and more. Ethnic and multicultural studies were only instituted after hard-fought victories by student organizations in the 60's and 70s'. The bill's proposals will preve…
(2023-04-29). Día Internacional de los Trabajadores 2023: °Hasta la victoria! fightbacknews.org El 1 de mayo de 2023, las personas trabajadoras y oprimidas de todo el mundo celebrarán el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Este año, la Organización Socialista Camino a la Libertad (OSCL) llama a nuestros camaradas, amigos y aliados a mantener la tradición revolucionaria de celebrar el 1 de mayo. Celebre haciendo manifestaciones, marchas y programas en ciudades de todo Estados Unidos. Puede encontrar una lista de eventos locales del Día Internacional de los Trabajadores El mensaje que presenta…
(2023-04-29). Grad student workers at University of Minnesota win union election by 97% majority. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Friday, April 28 over 4100 graduate student workers' votes were counted in a union election at the University of Minnesota. The vote was held over three days. When the votes were counted, the grad students turned out to have cast 2487 ballots in favor of forming a union and 70 ballots against, for a 97% majority. The grad students began signing union cards in February and turned in a strong majority on cards in March to trigger this vote. | The new bargaining unit will include graduate student workers at the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses of the university and will be represented by the Unit…
(2023-04-29). Bank of England 'economist' to workers: accept poverty, stop asking for a pay rise. thecommunists.org The Bank of England's 'chief economist' Huw Pill announced recently that workers should stop seeking pay increases and pushing prices higher". (Britons 'need to accept' they're poorer, says Bank of England economist, The Guardian, 25 April 2023) For information to those who don't yet read Marx, this hoary old myth about high wages being the …
(2023-04-29). The Critical Hour: Growing Doubt Over Ukraine's Offensive + US Difficulties Recruiting New Soldiers. thealtworld.com I join The Critical Hour to discuss growing doubts surrounding Ukraine's upcoming offensive + difficulties the US is having recruiting new soldiers for its military.
(2023-04-29). Will Asad agree to meet Erdogan? thealtworld.com The Russians and Iranians are pressing hard for a reconciliation summit before the Turkish elections | When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Damascus next week he will have many important strategic issues to discuss in his talks with his counterpart Bashar al-Asad. This first visit by an Iranian president since war broke out in Syria in 2011 comes at a time when the Middle East region is on the verge of major political changes. A new map of alliances is taking shape and as a result of the rising tensions new regional wars have started or are waiting to start. | The Iranian president is going to Syria after…
(2023-04-29). Weekly round up of the news — Israel, Nord Stream, Syria, Turkey and the state of British politics. thealtworld.com UKC News 28th April with Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen, Vanessa Beeley and Freddy Ponton.
(2023-04-29). Reminder: The Media Once Bashed Trump For Transgressing The One-China Policy The US Now Spits On. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The US has been increasingly treating Taiwan like a sovereign nation with whom diplomatic relationships and alliances can be formed, in violation of its longstanding After his victory in the 2016 presidential electio…
(2023-04-29). The Return of Donald Trump — Good for Poland Too. sonar21.com 
[NOTE FROM LARRY JOHNSON — I am not the author of this piece. It is the work of Michal Krupa, a Canadian citizen of Polish heritage who lives in Poland….
(2023-04-29). Movement TOGETHER Toward Social Change. transform-network.net The new left-wing party Movement Together is running in the local elections in Tirana on 14 May.
(2023-04-29). Sudanese organisations appeal for solidarity as rival military factions launch war. menasolidaritynetwork.com Resistance Committees, trade unions, womens' organisations and grassroots campaigns in Sudan are urgently appealing for solidarity and peace.
(2023-04-29). Venezuela: Maduro Demands 'Maximum Transparency' as Parliament Approves Anti-Corruption Law. venezuelanalysis.com The new legal instrument is designed to facilitate the seizure of assets related to illicit activities.
(2023-04-29). Bush Family Links to Nazi Germany: "A Famous American Family" Made its Fortune from the Nazis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). Brazil Calls for Return of Bolivia and Venezuela into Mercosur. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-29). How the Hate-Machine Works. theduran.com
(2023-04-29). US accounts for nearly 40% of global military spending. stephensemler.substack.com 
If you find these notes useful, you can support this newsletter and SPRI, here. Subscribe now Share New research by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute finds that global military spending reached $2.3 trillion in 2022, a 3.7 percent increase over 2021. European expenditures shot up 13 percent—the biggest year-to-year increase since the end of …
(2023-04-29). China shifts gear on Ukraine mediation. peoplesdispatch.org For all the noise out of Washington, more and more countries are integrating their supply chains with China. Even the UK Foreign Secretary is making overtures to China, while Ukraine's Zelensky had a "long and meaningful" phone call with Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Washington's position, sanctions and all, is disintegrating. It is too early to predict …
(2023-04-29). The Other Americans: ICE Detains Former Colonel Accused of War Crimes in El Salvador. progressive.org With changes to the U.S. and Salvadoran policy over the last two decades, those responsible for the El Mozote massacre of 1981 are finally being deported and prosecuted.
(2023-04-29). Will the malaria vaccine approved by Ghana be a game-changer? peoplesdispatch.org Immunologist Dr. Satyajit Rath talks about the R21 malaria vaccine recently approved by Ghana. He explains the unique aspects about the vaccine and the way it was developed and approved, as well as what lies ahead for research in the area.
(2023-04-29). Covert Interference: British Council in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 27, 2023 | Cultural diplomacy is a tool that the United Kingdom has been able to use in the Venezuelan scenario with a view to imposing an agenda that projects its interests in areas that many might consider "harmless," but which have undeniable roots in the collective imagination, such as artistic and symbolic expressions of various kinds. These have been instrumentalized in what intellectual Raymond Williams
(2023-04-29). President Maduro Signs Asset Forfeiture Law to Fight Corruption. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, signed the Organic Law on Asset Forfeiture, which will allow the government to take actions on assets originating from corruption. The law was handed over to the president by the head of the National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, on Friday, April 28, after it had been approved unanimously by the AN. | At the handing over ceremony at the Miraflores Palace, Rodríguez explained that the law consists of 48 complete and exhaustive articles "which include the guarantees of the people subject to this law, the procedures of asset seizure. The most important feature of this la…
(2023-04-29). Socialist Unity Party Condemns Indictment of Black Liberation Activists. orinocotribune.com By Struggle La Lucha — Apr 26, 2023 | The Socialist Unity Party and Struggle-La Lucha newspaper condemn the unjust indictment of three members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and the Uhuru Movement along with three Russian nationals, announced by the U.S. Justice Department on April 18. | The indictment is a naked attempt by the Biden administration to criminalize criticism and resistance to the U.S./NATO proxy war in Ukraine. It is also a continuation of the FBI's decades-long racist war on the Black liberation movement. | The indictment accuses this long-standing movement based in the Black…
(2023-04-29). Russia's Electronic Warfare Capabilities. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2023-04-29). West Sends Depleted Uranium Weapons to Ukraine: MEP to Warmongers — "You Make Me Sick!" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). "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.
(2023-04-29). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). Disbelief as "Green King Charles" Gives Royal Assent to New Gene Breeding Technology. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). WHO's Worldwide Power Grab: Beware of the New International Health Regulation and Pandemic Treaty, a Health Tyranny Never Heard of Before in Human History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). The Democrats Plan to Steal Another Election? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). Not a Green Bone in Their White Bodies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). Bodybuilders Collapsing and Dying Suddenly. More Suspicious High Level Athlete Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-29). Russian Official: Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Crimean Fuel Depot Ablaze. news.antiwar.com A Ukrainian drone strike on an oil storage facility in the Crimean port of Sevastopol caused a massive fire, according to a Russian official cited by the Associated Press on Saturday. This comes amid an escalation in attacks against Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, and as the ever-imminent Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south and …
(2023-04-29). Xi Jinping speaks with Zelensky about China's peace plan for Ukraine. mronline.org The president of China, Xi Jinping, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, held their first contact since the beginning of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in February 2022, as reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2023-04-29). Taiwan—A Pawn for U.S. War on China. mronline.org 
While the U.S.-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine continues unabated, the U.S. is preparing at breakneck speed for war with China, using Taiwan as the excuse. Taiwan, like Ukraine, is a pawn. The military and economic threats on both China and Russia are a desperate bid to quash the emergence of a multipolar world.
(2023-04-29). Who gains from a forever war in Ukraine? mronline.org 
The newly elected president of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is an unusual European politician. He is the second president in his country with a military background but the first without political experience.
(2023-04-29). Regarding the current state of US-China relations. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-29). Community rallies against Geelong council job cuts. greenleft.org.au The Australian Services Union initiated a protest outside the City of Greater Geelong Council meeting to show support council workers facing redundancies. Sarah Hathway reports.
(2023-04-29). The Ukraine-Biden Connection and its credible link to Russia's Invasion. expose-news.com The Biden family's ties to Ukraine have been a source of controversy and speculation, particularly during the 2020 US presidential election. This article will delve into the Ukraine-Biden connection, focusing on Hunter …
(2023-04-29). Child Abuse?: The impact of pushing Transgender Ideology on Children in Schools instead of Scientific Facts. expose-news.com The transgender ideology has garnered significant attention and debate in recent years, with some groups advocating for a more inclusive understanding of gender, while others argue that the movement is rooted in …
(2023-04-29). German news media identify potential new European war front: Gagauzia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleApril 29, 2023 Moldova: How Russian is the autonomous region of Gagauzia? Gagauzia, a region in the south of the Republic of Moldova, elects a new governor this Sunday….[M]ost people there remain loyal to Russia. When the people of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia in the south of the Republic of Moldova vote …
(2023-04-29). Germany trains Ukrainian special forces, tank crews for attacks on Russian forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 29, 2023 Ukrainian special forces are training in Germany Bundeswehr specialists train Ukrainian special forces in Germany for counter-offensive operations against the Russian army. [T]he exercises were organized in more than 10 bases of the German Armed Forces. Before that, German military experts taught Ukrainians how to operate Leopard tanks and Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled …
(2023-04-29). Turkey to open combat drone center in Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 29, 2023 The presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey answered the questions of CNN Turk reporter President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Amina Erdogan, who participated in the "TEKNOFEST" festival…. "…I said that I am in Turkey for the third …
(2023-04-29). NATO allies, partners provide Ukraine with 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Al JazeeraApril 27, 2023 Ukraine has received 98% of promised combat vehicles: NATO chief NATO allies and partner countries have provided Ukraine with 1,550 armoured vehicles and 230 tanks to form units and help it retake territory from Russian forces, the military alliance's chief said. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO secretary general, said on Thursday that the …
(2023-04-29). New pact mandates EU honor NATO's Article 5 collective war clause. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 27, 2023 Thriving NATO, EU ties amid shifting security dynamics in Europe Ryszard CzarneckiFormer minister of EU Affairs in Poland, member of the European Parliament The relationship between NATO and the European Union is essential for European security and defense. As the security environment becomes more complex and unpredictable, the two organizations must …
(2023-04-29). Sardinia: NATO strike force practices war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 27, 2023 NATO's high-alert task force to test fighting mettle in Sardinia exercise Elements of NATO's quick-reaction spearhead force are being put through their paces this week in Sardinia, where a series of drills is intended to showcase its fighting capabilities. The unit is part of the NATO Response Force and was …
(2023-04-29). France: NATO's rehearsal for war with Russia includes cyber, space, electromagnetic components. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 28, 2023 French-hosted multinational exercise strengthens NATO collective defence‚ÄØ The multinational joint exercise ORION has started with 12,000 participants conducting air-land integrated training across the French territory based on a NATO collective defence scenario.‚ÄØPowerful, modern, well-trained, interoperable and certified armed forces enable Allied nations to meet the requirements…. From April 19 to …
(2023-04-29). Pentagon, NATO eye return to Central Asia: Russian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 28, 2023 Russia stands in the way of the USA; Shoigu announced: We're raising combat readiness Russia is increasing combat readiness at its bases in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The decision was made in light of attempts by the United States and its allies to renew their military presence in Central Asia, Russian Defense Minister …
(2023-04-29). Challenges and key issues in Paraguay's general election. america.cgtn.com 
On Sunday, voters in Paraguay will go to the polls for the 2023 general election that includes the presidency, parliament and local governments. The biggest question is whether the long-ruling Colorado Party will retain the presidency or if the opposition will come out with a victory. …
(2023-04-29). Innovation tech for seniors. america.cgtn.com 
In the world of hi-tech products, the target market is often viewed as the young consumer eager to get the latest gadget. But there are a number of companies starting to realize that there's a growing demand from consumers who are a little more …
(2023-04-29). Abbas-Ali Soleimani — Random Attack Or Attempt To Sow Discord? southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Gavin O'Reilly | Wednesday's In September, less than 24 hours after Iran had joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation — a Beiji…
(2023-04-29). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 28, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-29). Military Situation In Iraq On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-29). Military Situation In Syria On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 29, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 29, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions near Homs. Three civilians were wounded; | On April 29, the US-led coalition held maneuvers over one of their military bases in Deir Ezzor countryside; | On April 28, ISIS claimed responsibility for targeting an SDF commander in the Busayrah town. | MORE ON THE TOPIC:
(2023-04-29). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army shot down a Mi-8 helicopter near Raygorodok; | The Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Chasov Yar; | Russian forces destroyed five armoured vehicles, two pickups, one howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two tanks, three infantry vehicles, two armoured vehicles, 12 motor in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, one D-30 howitzer in the Kherson region; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 3 tanks, 3 armour…
(2023-04-29). China's Middle East Envoy Visits Syria, Holds Meeting With President Al-Assad. southfront.org 
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with China's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On April 29, China's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Ju, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on an official visit. | The Syrian Arab News Agency said that the Chinese envoy held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, before meeting with President Bashar al-Assad. | The central topic during the meeting between al-Assad and Jun was…
(2023-04-29). In Video: Russian Helicopters Attack Ukrainian Positions With LMUR Missiles. southfront.org 
The LMUR missile. © Dmitry Litovkin/TASS | On April 28, video footage surfaced online showing Russian strikes against five fortified positions of Kiev forces in the special operation zone from the last few months. | The strikes were carried out by Mi-28NM attack helicopters armed with advanced Lightweight Multifunction Missile (LMUR), which is also known as the Izdeliye 305. The footage indicates that all five positions were hit with pinpoint accuracy. | The LMUR was especially developed by t…
(2023-04-29). Iran Airs Footage Of Its Commandos Seizing U.S.-Bound Oil Tanker In Gulf Of Oman. southfront.org 
File image. | On April 28, Iranian state television aired video footage documenting the seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Advantage Sweet. | The footage showed masked Iranian navy commandos boarding the United States-bound tanker from a helicopter on
(2023-04-29). ISIS Cells In Central Syria Killed 84 People This Month: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | ISIS cells in Syria's central region carried out 23 attacks and killed 84 people during the month of April, according to a new report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The report, which was released on April 29, said that seven of the terrorist group's attacks took place in the eastern Homs countryside, two in the southern Raqqa countryside, nine in the western Deir Ezzor countryside, four in the eastern Hama countryside and one was in the southern countryside of Alepp…
(2023-04-29). Russian Tor-M2 System Shoots Downs Ukrainian Furia Drone In Newly Released Footage. southfront.org 
Screengrab, by the Russian Ministry of Defense, via Sputnik. | On April 29, the Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage showing a Tor-M2 air defense system intercepting a drone of Kiev forces over the special military operation zone. | The Tor-M2 first tracks the small drone, identified as an A1-CM Furia, with its radar and optical systems, then shoots it down with a single missile. | The Tor-M2 is a deeply upgraded version of the Soviet-era Tor medium-altitude, short…
(2023-04-29). Syrian Security Forces Seized Loads Of Weapons From ISIS Hideouts In Daraa (Photos). southfront.org 
FILE IMAGE: Sputnik/ Iliya Pitalev. | Syrian government forces have seized loads of weapons and ammunition from ISIS hideouts in the southern governorate of Daraa, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on April 29. | Citing a security source, the state-run news agency said that the weapons and ammunition were uncovered during recent combing operations thanks to information provided by the locals in Daraa city and its countryside."Authorities are still working to pursue terrorists and clear liberated areas from t…
(2023-04-29). Three Civilians Wounded In Israeli Airstrikes On Syria's Homs (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Early on April 29, three civilians were wounded when a series of Israeli strikes hit the outskirts of the Syrian city of Homs. | Citing a military official, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said that a civilian fuel station caught fire as a result of the strike. A number of fuel tankers and trucks were also burned."At around 00: 50 [21: 50 GMT]…the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack with a number of missiles, from the direction of north…
(2023-04-29). Interpreting for the US Army of the Deaf. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-29). Whose Green Transition? Ours! popularresistance.org Huge changes are coming for our workplaces, quick as a heat wave. This month Joe Biden inked new rules to make all-electrics the majority of new cars sold in America within a decade. | To charge all those batteries, many of the largest states are pushing to power their grids with two-thirds clean energy by the same deadline. | These green shifts have put billion-dollar signs in the eyes of bosses. Public cash is pouring out to subsidize cleaner manufacturing and energy. Corporations aim to cash in double by cutting unions out.
(2023-04-29). State Bills Would Eliminate Long-Term Job Security In Higher Education. popularresistance.org Last Tuesday, Republican legislators in the North Carolina state house of representatives proposed H.B. 715, the so-called "Higher Ed Modernization and Affordability Act." Its actual purpose is to destabilize academic jobs and exert political surveillance over North Carolina's sixteen public universities and 58 public community colleges. Last Thursday, the Texas state senate passed a similar bill, S.B. 18. | The North Carolina bill has several provisions, but the prospective elimination of tenure is getting the most attention. Under this provision, the tenure system would be eliminated for all new hires from July…
(2023-04-29). Organize A Stop Cop City Solidarity Action. popularresistance.org The organizing against Cop City continues. Over 70% of Atlanta residents do not want it. For years, the city residents have been outspoken in opposition, filling city halls, organizing tree sits, contacting every level of government. In response the Georgia State Police murdered a land defender, Tortuguita in January, and have since charged over 40 people with domestic terrorism. | Georgia police have responded with overwhelming and disproportionate violence. We know that this state repression will only grow with a huge influx of police into the majority Black city, and that cops from all over will be trained at…
(2023-04-29). An Active, Growing, and Succeeding Movement to Abolish the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org
(2023-04-29). Current Bank Crashes Demonstrate Why We Need Public Banking. popularresistance.org The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank — the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history respectively — has laid bare the vulnerability of the private banking sector. | With over 563 federally insured banks toppling between 2001 and 2023, it's impossible to ignore: The status quo is unsustainable. Amid this financial turbulence, the need for public banking has never been more pressing. It's high time we seriously consider public banking as a stable, transparent, and accountable alternative that would firmly anchor public interest at the heart of the financial sy…
(2023-04-29). The Battle of Sainte Soline. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-29). Laos-Cuba relations enjoy excellent conditions. plenglish.com Vientiane, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The Member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba Roberto Morales on Saturday expressed his deep satisfaction at noting excellent state of relations with Laos.
(2023-04-29). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-29). Strengthening and expanding global solidarity with Cuba is a need. plenglish.com Mexico, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The need to strengthen and expand solidarity with Cuba to all friends, intellectuals, artists, and territorial and feminist movements is imperative, a veteran Argentinean fighter told Prensa Latina in Mexico.
(2023-04-29). 5 killed in Texas shooting, including 8-year-old child. plenglish.com Washington, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) A Texas man went next door with a rifle and began shooting his neighbors, killing an 8-year-old and four others inside the house, after the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday.
(2023-04-29). Cuba reports 23 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com To date, 156 patients had been hospitalized, 68 were suspected cases and 88 were confirmed active cases. | Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Cuba has reached 14,347,729 tests, of which 1,113,263 came back positive. | Out of the total cases, 20 were confirmed contact cases and three with no source of infection specified. | Cuba ¥s overall death toll has remained at 8,530, for a 0.77% fatality rate compared to 1% worldwide and 1.53% in the Americas.
(2023-04-29). Cubans, Venezuelans to pay tribute to José Martí. plenglish.com Caracas, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Cubans and Venezuelans on Saturday honored José Martí at the state of Bolivar, Venezuela, on the occasion of the 128th anniversary of the Cuban Apostle's death.
(2023-04-29). Goyal: India should aim for trillion economy by 2047. plenglish.com New Delhi, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday called for a trillion economy by 2047 while delivering the inaugural address at 'India Calling Conference 2023' organized by the Indian Merchants Chamber in Mumbai.
(2023-04-29). Israeli strikes destroy gas station, injure three civilians in Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Three people have been injured and a civilian fuel station caught fire as a result of an Israeli attack on Saturday on a site near the Syrian city of Homs.
(2023-04-29). Over 6,000 Egyptians evacuated from Sudan. plenglish.com Cairo, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian authorities have to date evacuated 6,399 nationals from Sudan, a nation wrapped up in a conflict between the Army and a paramilitary militia, an official source reported Saturday.
(2023-04-29). Re-election may be an obstacle-loaded road for Joe Biden. plenglish.com Washington, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Skepticism generated among voters by the fact that he (Joe Biden) is an octogenarian and facing up low approval ratings, are today ¥s stumbling blocks in the path of the President Joe Biden in his desire to win reelection.
(2023-04-29). Daniel Ellsberg Receives The Sam Adams Award For Integrity. progressivehub.net ERIC GARRIS | ANTIWAR.COM…
(2023-04-29). Autoridades desmienten rumores sobre variación del precio del pan de la canasta básica. cubadebate.cu Ante rumores sobre un posible cambio del precio del pan de la canasta básica, la Empresa Provincial de la Industria Alimentaria de La Habana (EPIA) señaló que no está dispuesta ninguna variación con respecto al precio de venta. "Está establecido que el pan de la canasta básica (pan rendondo de 80g) cueste un peso en moneda nacional". Así se mantendrá.
(2023-04-29). Con mira en las elecciones de Argentina: Cristina Kirchner marcó un perfil del candidato. cubadebate.cu Calentada por la corrida del dólar, la expectativa por el discurso de Cristina Kirchner había subido varios grados de temperatura. La presión sobre la necesidad de un adelanto inmediato sobre las elecciones se interponía justamente con un momento muy desfavorable para cualquier definición en ese sentido. Cualquier nombre hubiera sido arrojado a la sartén ardiente de la corrida contra el dólar.
(2023-04-29). Iniciará visita a Cuba el presidente de la Duma Estatal de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Duma Estatal (Cámara Baja del Parlamento de Rusia), Viacheslav Volodin, inicia este sábado una visita oficial a Cuba. Volodin, junto a diputados y representantes de varios departamentos, llegará a La Habana, donde se celebrará la primera reunión de la comisión de cooperación con la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba.
(2023-04-29). El despedidor de duelos; suspiros y lágrimas. cubadebate.cu
(2023-04-29). Delegación presidida por Morales Ojeda desarrolla actividades oficiales en Laos. cubadebate.cu De "muy provechoso y fructífero" calificó el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, el encuentro con el compañero Bounthong Chitmany, miembro del Buró Político y miembro permanente del secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Popular Revolucionario Lao.
(2023-04-29). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este sábado 29 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 29 de abril de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-04-29). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica para el horario pico nocturno una afectación de 528 MW. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica pronostica para el horario pico nocturno de este sábado una disponibilidad de 2 462 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 920 MW, para un déficit de 458 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se estima una afectación de 528 MW en este horario.
(2023-04-29). El tiempo: Calor, escasas lluvias y vientos moderados en occidente. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, nublándose en la tarde hacia zonas del interior de centro y oriente, con escasas lluvias. En la tarde se alcanzarán temperaturas máximas entre 32 y 35 grados Celsius. En la noche las temperaturas estarán entre 23 y 26 grados Celsius.
(2023-04-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 29 de abril de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-04-29). Hay poco litio porque no habíamos buscado lo suficiente: Irán lo demostró. cubadebate.cu Buscamos litio como se buscaba oro en el Siglo XIX. Ahora, Irán ha encontrado el segundo yacimiento de litio más grande del mundo. El segundo y, muy probablemente, el penúltimo yacimiento de enorme tamaño que todavía está por explotar. La industria se afana por localizar nuevos y mejores espacios para extraer un mineral que promete riqueza.
(2023-04-29). Delegación cubana destaca en ciclismo durante los V Juegos del Alba 2023. cubadebate.cu La increíble fuerza en el remate de Yansel Arias le dio otra medalla de oro a la delegación cubana en el ciclismo de pista de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023.Dayron Ortega se encargó de abrir la velocidad olímpica varonil, guiando al trío de antillanos que anotaría su nombre en letras doradas en este evento multideportivo.
(2023-04-29). Julio César La Cruz lidera el equipo cubano en busca del tricampeonato mundial de boxeo. cubadebate.cu Una valla promocional en la que aparece la imagen del cubano Julio César La Cruz recuerda en Taskent a los visitantes que está por comenzar el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo 2023 en esta ciudad. La foto muestra al bicampeón olímpico con los brazos en alto, en signo de victoria, y ocupa distintos espacios de la urbe. La pasión comienza el 14 de mayo.
(2023-04-29). India-made cough syrup: Mystery middleman may be new clue to deaths of dozens of children. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). One family, five candidates: Dynasties rule rural Thailand. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Apple and Amazon 'committed' to big screen, says theatres boss. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Nio plans budget European EV for under 30,000 euros – Der Spiegel. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Louis Vuitton dazzles luxury-seeking Seoul with first pre-fall show. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). "Marugame Udon" – From "Udon King" Of Japan To "King Of Eating Out" Of The World. channelnewsasia.com Udon chain restaurant Marugame Seimen, its history, growth, expansion and the challenges it faced when opening a branch of Hong Kong's TamJai noodle restaurant in Japan are featured this week.
(2023-04-29). First condominium launch after new cooling measures sees 70% sales. channelnewsasia.com Blossoms By The Park is the first condominium to be launched after the increased additional buyer's stamp duties came into effect on Thursday (Apr 27).
(2023-04-29). 'Not a black-and-white' matter: Mufti of Singapore sets out detailed views on LGBT issues. channelnewsasia.com This is the first time a Mufti of Singapore has done so publicly, and he also talks about how the Muslim community is navigating these issues.
(2023-04-29). Australian rules-Tasmania set for AFL team after govt stadium pledge. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Azerbaijan stays on F1 calendar until 2026. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Chelsea players baffled by poor form, says Sterling. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Chiefs edge Crusaders in thriller to extend winning streak. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Ronaldo scores to keep Al-Nassr's slim title hopes alive. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Espargaro rides his luck to snatch pole at Spanish GP. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Leclerc crashes but takes pole for Baku sprint race. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Liverpool boss Klopp wary of Spurs threat. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Singapore's Loh Kean Yew through to Badminton Asia Championships final. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in 2027. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). New Zealand fights to save its national bird. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-29). Friday 4/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-04-29). Presidente de Argentina oficializa convocatoria a elecciones. telesurtv.net Este año se eligen en Argentina presidente y vice presidente, así como 130 diputados y senadores.
(2023-04-29). Muertos tras sacrificio de secta cristiana keniana llegan a 110. telesurtv.net Los obispos de Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi y Taita Taveta también pidieron el establecimiento de tribunales cristianos donde se pueda procesar a los líderes de la iglesia.
(2023-04-29). Siguen combates en calles de Sudán pese a un alto al fuego. telesurtv.net Al menos 512 personas han muerto y casi 4.200 han resultado heridas, según la ONU, aunque se cree que la cifra real es mucho mayor.
(2023-04-29). Presidente Lula firma demarcación de seis tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño señaló que la lucha por la demarcación de los pueblos indígenas es "una lucha por el respeto".
(2023-04-29). Presidente Putin asegura que Rusia no está aislada. telesurtv.net "Ampliaremos relaciones pragmáticas, equitativas y de beneficio mutuo", afirmó el jefe de Estado ruso.
(2023-04-29). Ejército de Israel asesina a joven palestino en Belén, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina indicó que la víctima era Mustafa Amer Sabbah, de 16 años de edad.
(2023-04-29). Aumenta a 50 la cifra de muertos tras alud de tierra en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Secretaría General de Riesgos de Ecuador indicó que aún faltan por recuperar alrededor de 38 personas más.
(2023-04-29). Rige veda electoral en Paraguay de cara a comicios generales. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Paraguay informó que miembros de ese ente acompañaron el proceso de retiro de propaganda electoral de la vía pública en diferentes ciudades.
(2023-04-29). Promulgan Ley Orgánica de Extinción de Dominio en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado reiteró que están dispuestos a ir a fondo en la lucha contra los bandidos, las mafias y los corruptos, sea quien sea.
(2023-04-29). Violencia afecta reinicio de las clases en Costa de Ecuador. telesurtv.net De las carteras Educación e Interior, el plan Escuelas Seguras prevé que la Policía se movilice en horas estratégicas.
(2023-04-29). Protestan contra la siniestralidad laboral en Francia. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes expresaron que las políticas públicas "no están a la altura del desafío" ante los accidentes mortales en el ámbito laboral.
(2023-04-29). Italia reporta disminución de casos de Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net Fue registrado el descenso de la incidencia con 39 casos por 100.000 habitantes, menos que los 48 de la semana anterior.
(2023-04-29). FAO prevé acciones para probable llegada del fenómeno El niño. telesurtv.net Tras una prolongada presencia La Niña se ha retirado del panorama atmosférico mundial y ha dejado paso a una probable transición a El Niño.
(2023-04-29). Gobierno colombiano dialogará con grupos armados de Medellín. telesurtv.net El alto comisionado para la Paz de Colombia dijo que estiman desmovilizar entre 12 mil a 14 mil personas pertenecientes a varios grupos delictivos.
(2023-04-29). Cuba suma nueve medallas de oro en atletismo de V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Las disciplinas de campo y pista de los V Juegos del ALBA concluirán este sábado en la que están programadas 10 finales.
(2023-04-29). Perú despliega militares y policías en frontera con Chile. telesurtv.net El despliegue de militares en la zonas fronterizas ha preocupado a organizaciones sociales por la violación de los Derechos Humanos de los migrantes.
(2023-04-29). Díaz-Canel condecora a Héroes del Trabajo de la República de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, encabezó hoy en La Habana el acto de entrega de las condecoraciones otorgadas a trabajadores y colectivos destacados del país. Once trabajadores excepcionales recibieron el título de Héroes del Trabajo de la República de Cuba.
(2023-04-29). La Colmenita de Cuba recibe a Ana de Armas (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Ana de Armas, y su novio, el empresario Paul Boukadakis, fueron recibidos hoy por niños y niñas en la sede capitalina del grupo de teatro infantil La Colmenita. Manifestaron su admiración por el trabajo de La Colmenita y su alegría por poder compartir con los pequeños y adolescentes. La actriz dijo que hubiera querido ser una niña de La Colmenita.
(2023-04-29). LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol: Vegueros y Avispas no ceden espacio. cubadebate.cu En una jornada eufórica del madero, que incluyó el quinto Súper KO de la temporada, los conjuntos de Pinar del Río y Santiago de Cuba ganaron sus respectivos duelos y, dado el fracaso de Artemisa, se abrazaron en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que mañana cerrará sus sextas subseries particulares.
(2023-04-29). Organizaciones campesinas acuerdan acciones de lucha en Perú. telesurtv.net Examinan situación actual del país. Prevén dar continuidad a estos debates durante la Asamblea de los Pueblos, el próximo domingo.
(2023-04-29). Autorizan intervención de archivos de inteligencia colombiana. telesurtv.net La JEP tiene la función de administrar justicia transicional y conocer de los delitos cometidos en el marco del conflicto armado.
(2023-04-29). Denuncian en Guatemala despojo de tierras a indígenas. telesurtv.net La concesión de la autopista de Palín-Escuintla se otorgó a Marhnos SA, que ha cobrado 283.717.949 dólares en 25 años.
(2023-04-29). Persisten combates en Sudán al cumplirse 15 días de enfrentamientos. telesurtv.net Desde el inicio de los enfrentamientos en Sudán ninguna de las iniciativas de cese al fuego ha sido respetado completamente por ambas partes.
(2023-04-29). Suspected Drone Attack Causes Heavy Fire At Oil Terminal In Sevastopol. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | A heavy fire was reported at the oil storage facility in the Russian city of Sevastopol on April 29 morning (local time). | According to preliminary information shared by Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, the facility was hit by an unmanned aerial vehicle."All security and rescue services are on the scene. The area of the fire is about 1,000 square meters," Razvozhayev wrote on Telegram. "There is no threat to civilian infrastructure." | Later, the governor appeared on the scene…
(2023-04-29). The DOJ Is Using 'Foreign Agents' Accusations To Repress Black Liberation Organizers. popularresistance.org On July 29, 2022, Omali Yeshitela and his wife, Ona Zene, awoke at 5 o'clock in the morning to the sound of flash grenades and drones, as heavily armed FBI agents stormed into their home searching for evidence of organizational ties to the Russian government. Yeshitela is the 80-year-old chair of the African People's Socialist Party, a Pan-Africanist political party founded in 1972 and headquartered in Florida. His wife is the deputy chair. | Last week, nine months after the raid, the Department of Justice unsealed new grand jury indictments against Yeshitela, as well as Jesse Nevel, Penny Hess, and Gazi Kodzo[md…
(2023-04-29). The Rise Of The 'Climate Friendly' Cow. popularresistance.org In early March, global food giant Tyson unveiled a new beef product line at the 2023 annual industry meat conference. Named "BrazenTM Beef", it was the first ever product of its kind to receive the "Climate-Friendly" stamp from the US Department of Agriculture. | The brand, which grew out of Tyson's "Climate-Smart Beef Program", reportedly earned this badge through securing a 10 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions compared to regular North American beef. | The company is frank about the product's marketing strategy. Tyson told the Progressive Grocer it is "trying to be upbeat and different", with something th…
(2023-04-29). As Arkansas Tyson Plant Closes, Workers Strike Over Treatment. popularresistance.org Striking workers gathered in front of a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Van Buren, Arkansas, earlier this month, holding protest signs reading "Justice for Workers" and chanting in Spanish "si se puede" ("yes we can") and "juntos venceremos" ("together we'll win"). A few weeks earlier, they received notice from Tyson—the multinational poultry and meat processing giant headquartered about an hour away in Springdale, Arkansas—that their plant would be shuttered on May 12. The Van Buren plant employs almost 1,000 workers, many of them immigrants from El Salvador, Mexico, and Laos, some of whom ha…
(2023-04-29). Confessions Of A Political Flack. popularresistance.org Last weekend the New York Times published a report that President Biden has been missing in action in recent months when it comes to serious question-and-answer sessions with the Washington press corps. The obvious reason for the lack of press conferences is "to protect" the president from unscripted exchanges that often result in missteps and confusion. | Had I been writing the piece, I might have added that the president is intent on not blurting out an unwanted truth. And he is not alone in avoiding the press. The fact is that Secretary of State Tony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have sim…