(2023-05-14). Remember Mother's Day amid the COVID-19 Lockdown. Your Government Doesn't Allow You to "Hug your Mom". globalresearch.ca First published on May 9, 2020. | Remember Mother's Day. Sunday 10th of May 2020, [3 years ago] the day families gather together, the day people in many countries around the World celebrate motherhood in every shape and form whether it …
(2023-05-14). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.
(2023-05-14). The Flower Industry's Impacts on Colombia on Mother's Day. globalresearch.ca First published on May 12, 2018 | In addition to its picturesque natural beauty, music, dancing, and coffee, Colombia is also well-known for producing many different varieties of flowers that are long-lasting and of a high quality. Ideal climate conditions that …
(2023-05-14). JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters. globalresearch.ca This article was first published by GR in November 2009. | Despite a treasure-trove of new information having emerged over the last forty-six years, there are many people who still think who killed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and why are unanswerable …
(2023-05-14). Women's Rights and Social Justice: Julia Ward Howe's 1870 Anti-War Mother's Day Proclamation, A Day of Peace. globalresearch.ca Julia Ward Howe was a humanist who cared about suffering people, a feminist, a social justice activist & suffragette, and it was because of her anti-war commitment that she wrote the famous "Mother's Day Proclamation" 5 years after the Civil War, which resulted in 600,000 dead American soldiers…
(2023-05-14). The Day JFK Warned Us About the Globalists' "Monolithic and Ruthless Conspiracy" and Their Censorship Regime. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). "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…
(2023-05-14). 'One Health' — The Global Takeover of Everything. The Pandemic Treaty. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). 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
(2023-05-14). The Plan to Wreck America. "The Globalist Billionaires" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Video: The Global Pandemic Treaty: What You Need to Know. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2023-05-14). Global Governance by Artificial Intelligence: The Ultimate Unaccountable Tyranny. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Video: When The Lie Becomes The Truth. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). BlackRock Plots to Buy Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: To Heal the Great Divide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). International Banking "Crisis" — It's Only the Beginning. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-14). Iranian FM Lauds Progress in Tehran-IAEA Cooperation. telesurenglish.net Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the exchange of delegations between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing and both sides are "satisfied" with the progress being made in the technical aspect. | RELATED: | He made the remarks when commenting on the latest developments in the cooperation with IAEA in an interview with the official news agency IRNA, which was…
(2023-05-14). Argentines Hold Subnational Elections in Three Provinces. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Argentines residing in Tierra del Fuego, La Pampa and Salta go to the polls to elect their provincial governors, legislators, mayors, and councilors. | RELATED: | In Tierra del Fuego, the electoral competition for governor includes Hector Stefani (Republican Proposal), Pablo Blanco (Together for Change) and Gustavo Melella (forge concertation party), who is the current governor and has the support of groups progressives like…
(2023-05-14). UPDATE Türkiye: Early Results Show Erdogan Leads Vote. t.co On Sunday, around 61 million eligible voters in Türkiye flocked to the polls to choose the Country's president and 600 legislators. | The presidential election is expected to be a tight race between Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is seeking re-election with the support of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), and Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a Social Democratic politician who is sponsored by the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). Below are the major events as they occur. | RELATED: | 20h00: Erdog…
(2023-05-14). Greek PM Rules Out Cooperation With Socialists After Elections. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out the prospect of cooperation with the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK-KINAL) to form a coalition government after the upcoming general elections. | RELATED: | "I don't believe that at this moment there is margin for any cooperation with PASOK after the May 21 elections, even if the numbers could lead to a government that would receive the confidence vote fro…
(2023-05-14). Kenyan Conservation Efforts Hit by Death of Six Lions. telesurenglish.net On Saturday evening, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Big Life Foundation (BLF) confirmed that herdsmen killed six lions. | RELATED: | The incident happened after a group of nine subadult lions broke into a livestock enclosure near Mbirikani in the southern county of Kajiado, which is close to the Amboseli National Park on Friday night, killing 12 goats and a dog. BLF rangers responded immediately, pushing the lions away from the ho…
(2023-05-14). Sudan Announces to Extend Airspace Closure. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Sudan's Civil Aviation Authority extended the closure of airspace until May 23 amid continued armed conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Humanitarian aid and foreign evacuation operations are excluded from this closure. | RELATED: | Since the outbreak of the clashes on April 15, the country's airspace has been closed as air navigation systems at Khartoum International Airport have been affected by the c…
(2023-05-14). Syria's Return to Arab World Proves Declining US Interference. telesurenglish.net The return of Syria to the Arab League (AL) and the normalization of relations with most Arab countries revealed that the impact of the U.S. interventionist policies in the region is fading away as the Arab countries realize that U.S. interference has only plunged the region into instability and chaos, experts in Syria have said. | RELATED: | After 12 years of suspension, Arab foreign ministers finally m…
(2023-05-14). Gaza Returns to Normal After Israeli Military Onslaught. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, daily life returned to normal in Gaza after five days of incessant Israeli attacks on the Palestinian population, which left 33 dead, over 150 injured, and economic losses valued at more than 45 million euros. | RELATED: | On Saturday night, the mediation carried out by Egypt managed to get the Israeli Army and Palestinian militants to declare a ceasefire and agree to a truce. | In the morning, most businesses, companies, and…
(2023-05-14). Elections in Türkiye Run Without Incident. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the presidential and parliamentary elections that Turkey is holding are taking place without notable incidents. | RELATED: | From 08: 00 local time, some 61 million voters began to cast their vote in the 192,000 ballot boxes arranged throughout the country. | The influx of voters occurs normally even in the southeastern provinces, which were devastated by two earthquakes that caused some 50,000…
(2023-05-14). Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu Cast Vote in P & P Elections. telesurenglish.net Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, candidate to presidency of Türkiye, and member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and the presidential candidate of the Nation Alliance, cast his vote Sunday during the 28th Türkiye presidential and parliamentary elections. | Related: | Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu deposited the envelope with his votes in ballot box number 4,221 a…
(2023-05-14). President Erdoƒüan Casts Vote in P & P Elections. telesurenglish.net Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan cast his vote in Istanbul during the country's 28th presidential and parliamentary elections. | Related: | President Erdoƒüan and his wife, Emine Erdoƒüan, arrived at 11: 40 am local time at the Saffet àáebi High School in the Kisikli neighborhood in the àúskàºdar. | Upon their arrival, the couple received a cordial welcome from an assembly…
(2023-05-14). 3rd Presidential Candidate Sinan Ogan Votes in Ankara. telesurenglish.net Sinan Ogan, candidate of the nationalist Ancestral Alliance (ATA) of three parties, has voted at Kocatepe Mimar Kemal Anatolian High School in Ankara. | Related: | "I call on all of our citizens to cast their votes and I hope this election passes safely and peacefully," told reporters after casting his vote. | Ogan is presently contending for the presidential office as the third candidate, alongside the…
(2023-05-14). Türkiye FM Casts Vote in Presidential & Parliamentary Elections. telesurenglish.net During the country's 28th parliamentary and presidential elections, Türkiye Foreign Minister Mevlàºt Cavusoglu cast his vote in the Alanya municipality of Antalya province on the Mediterranean coast. | Related: | Cavusoglu and his wife, Hàºlya Cavusoglu, attended the Aysen Cengiz Urfalioglu Elementary School to cast their ballot. Cavusoglu deposited the ballot envelope in ballot box numbe…
(2023-05-14). Türkiye JM Casts Vote in Presidential & Parliamentary Elections. telesurenglish.net The Justice Minister of Türkiye, Bekir Bozdag, cast his vote in the municipality of Sanliurfa, located in the southeastern region of the country, during the 28th edition of the presidential and parliamentary elections. | Related: | Bozdag, along with the mayor of Bahcelievler, Zeynel Abidin Beyazgàºl, and the provincial chairman of AK Parti, Ali Ihsan Delioglu, went to Saadet àñzdemir High School in…
(2023-05-14). Final Acts of Election Campaigns: Erdoƒüan and Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu. telesurenglish.net President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and candidate Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu concluded election campaign. | Related: | President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan concluded his election campaign with a communal evening prayer at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. He recited the first chapter of the holy Quran. | On the other hand, candidate Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒ&u…
(2023-05-14). Presidential & Parliamentary Elections Begins in Türkiye. telesurenglish.net Millions of Turkish citizens commenced their journey towards polling stations on Sunday for the country's presidential and parliamentary elections. Over 64.1 million people are registered to exercise their right to vote, including 1.76 million overseas early voters and 4.9 million individuals who are casting their ballots for the first time. | Related: | A grand total of 191,885 ballot boxes have been duly arranged for the con…
(2023-05-14). Chinese FM Proposes Three Principles for China-Europe Relations. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Qin Gang, the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, presented three fundamental principles aimed at preserving the stable development of China-European relations amidst the current backdrop of interlaced and tumultuous international circumstances. | Related: | "China and Europe are two globally influential powers, two vast markets, and two great civilizations. I deeply felt, through the visit, a strong willingness of the E…
(2023-05-14). Turkish Election: All Security Measures for May 14 Polls. telesurenglish.net Türkiye has completed all necessary preparations to conduct presidential as well as parliamentary elections on May 14, whereby adequate measures have been implemented to ensure security throughout the entire electoral process. The head of the country's leading electoral body has said. | Related: | "All measures and precautions with regards to our technological infrastructure and against possible pow…
(2023-05-14). Tampa vigil demands 'Justice for Jonas Joseph'. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On May 6, Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) held a vigil with the family of Jonas Joseph and supporters for the third-year anniversary of his death. Joseph was 26 when he was killed by the Tampa Police Department on April 28, 2020 after four officers fired 125 shots at him, 62 hitting him. Vigil attendees wore shirts with Joseph's face, brought Haitian flags, candles, rosaries and signs to honor him and uplift the demands of the family. | The Tampa Police Department pulled Joseph over after profiling his car and shot him from behind while he was parked in his car at his house. Police r…
(2023-05-14). Síntesis band wins the Cubadisco 2023 Grand Prize. plenglish.com In the category of Son and Peasant Tradition, the winner was the album Memorias (Memories), of Pancho Amat y su Cabildo del Son. The awards were presented last night at the gala held at the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater in this capital. | Other first prize winners were Rolando Luna for Mi alma en canciones (My soul in songs), in the Instrumental category, and Los Muñequitos de Matanzas with the record 70 Years of Rumba Power, in the Rumbera Tradition and Ritual categories. | Meanwhile, Batanga, by El Nene y la Orquesta Estrellas de Areito, won first place in Traditional Varied. | Other winners were Haba…
(2023-05-14). Santiago Marathon commemorated victims of the Chilean dictatorship. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Over 30,000 people ran today the Santiago Marathon, which this year coincided with commemorations of the fiftieth anniversary of the coup d'état in Chile and paid tribute to the detainees who disappeared during the dictatorship.
(2023-05-14). Argentinians elect authorities of three provinces. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Over 1.52 million Argentinians are voting today to elect governors, legislators and other authorities in the provinces of Tierra del Fuego, La Pampa and Salta.
(2023-05-14). Russia thwarts Ukrainian attempts to advance in Bakhmut. plenglish.com Moscow, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian army unsuccessfully tried to break through the Russian defense north and south of the city of Bakhmut (Artiomovsk), in the Donetsk People's Republic, the spokesman of the Russian Defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, assured today.
(2023-05-14). Paraguayan Electoral Justice releases video on general elections. plenglish.com Asunción, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan media released today a recording of the Superior Tribunal of Electoral Justice (TSJE) on the elections of April 30, in view of the complaints of demonstrators on an alleged fraud initiated since the beginning of May.
(2023-05-14). Mexico donated statistical information devices to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Mexico donated to Cuba mobile devices that will be used to carry out the Population and Housing Census, the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) reported.
(2023-05-14). Second "Resorts of Russia 2023" tourism forum to be celebrated. plenglish.com Moscow, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The city of Mineralnye Vody will host the Second Business Forum-Exhibition "Resorts of Russia 2023", dedicated to the development of tourist areas in the Russian Federation, the TVBRICS channel reported.
(2023-05-14). China and Australia turn the page on trade disputes. plenglish.com Beijing, May 14 (Prensa Latina) China and Australia turned the page on the discord that strained their relations in the trade field and decided to resume high-level interactions to expand cooperation, an official statement hilighted today.
(2023-05-14). Cautious calm reigns in Gaza after ceasefire in Israeli aggression. plenglish.com The agreement was mediated by Egypt and entered into force from 22: 00 local time on Saturday, and included a commitment to a cessation of hostilities, as well as to stop attacking civilians and demolishing houses. | The Israeli Army Radio confirmed the reopening of all crossings in the Strip since Sunday morning, in addition to the entry of workers and traders to and from Gaza. | Palestinians took to the streets of the central governorate before dawn to celebrate the victory of the Al-Quds Brigades and the resistance in the fight against Tel Aviv. | For Abd al-Rahman Nassar, Arab and regional affairs analyst for…
(2023-05-14). On the Eve of "Mother's Day" We Demand Liberation for All! podcasters.spotify.com Tomorrow is Mother's Day, but what does that mean in a capitalist society? What does it mean to get your mom a card and a box of chocolates when she literally brought you to life? In this episode, we talk about the oppression of women generally, and especially the particular oppression of those who give birth, who are not women, the struggle of LGBTQ+ folks for liberation and freedom, over their own lives, and their own bodies. Check it out and let me know what you think!
(2023-05-14). Voting Begins In Turkey Highly-Intercepted Elections. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 14 morning, polls opened in Turkey's highly-anticipated presidential and parliamentary elections that could bring an end to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule. | A total of 191,885 ballot boxes have been set up for voters in the country. More than 64.1 million people are registered to vote, including over 1.76 million who already cast their ballots abroad and 4.9 million first-time voters. | Voters will choose between Erdogan, who is seeking reelection, main op…
(2023-05-14). In Video: Russian Lancet Drone Takes Out Another 'Firefinder' Radar Of Kiev Forces. southfront.org 
(2023-05-14). Ukraine Received 200 Storm Shadow Missiles, Will Get 400 More. southfront.org 
A Storm Shadow missile inside the Royal Air Force museum in London. By Wikimedia user (Corrado Baldassi). | Ukraine received Storm Shadow cruise missiles from the United Kingdom and is set to receive 400 more in the near future, Ukrainian news sources reported on May 14. | The Storm Shadow is an Anglo-French low-observable, long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed since 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace, and now manufactured by MBDA. | The missile features a GPS-aided in…
(2023-05-14). Germany Announces Largest Aid Package To Kiev With Tanks, Howitzers & Air Defense Systems. southfront.org 
German Leopard 1A5 at the 2015 Military Day in Uffenheim on 7 June 2015. By Wikimedia user Rainer Lippert. | On May 13, Germany announced that it would supply Kiev forces with a military aid package worth nearly $3 billion, marking Berlin's largest pledge in military aid since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. | The German Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the package will include 30 additional Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks, 20 new Marder infantry fighting…
(2023-05-14). Syrian Intelligence Chief Met With Leaders Of Turkish-Backed Factions In Aleppo — Report. southfront.org 
File image. | The chief of Syria's General Intelligence Directorate Hussam Louqa held a meeting with the leaders of Turkish-backed armed factions in Aleppo city to brief them on the normalization process between Damascus and Ankara, According to the French news website, Louqa accompanie…
(2023-05-14). Syria Extends UN Permission On Cross-Border Aid Delivery. southfront.org 
Syria flag (flickr). | Syria has extended permission to use two border crossings to deliver post-earthquake aid for three more months, the country's ambassador to the United Nations announced on May 13. "Syria has decided to extend the permission it granted to the UN and its specialized agencies to use the two border crossings of Bab Alsalama and al-Ra'i for an additional period of three months ending on 13 August," ambassador Bassam Sabbagh said on Twitter. | "This decision is based on Sy…
(2023-05-14). Gaza Confrontation Reaches End With Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire. southfront.org 
File image. | Late on May 14, Israel concluded its military operation in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian armed factions halted rocket attacks under a ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Egypt. | The confrontation in Gaza broke out on May 9, when the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Shield and Arrow against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in response to a series of rocket attacks that targeted southern Israeli towns and settlements a week earlier. | The PIJ and other Palestinian armed f…
(2023-05-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-14). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-14). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-14). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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,…
(2023-05-14). 7 benefits of regular physical activity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Fitness training balances five elements of good health. Your overall exercise plan should include aerobic fitness, strength training, core exercises, balance training, and flexibility and stretching. It isn't necessary to fit each of these elements into every fitness session, but including them in your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life. Exercise…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). 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…
(2023-05-14). Geoffrey Hinton, AI, and Google's Ethics Problem. dissidentvoice.org Talk about the dangers of artificial intelligence, actual or imagined, has become feverish, much of it induced by the growing world of generative chat bots. When scrutinising the critics, attention should be paid to their motivations. What do they stand to gain from adopting a particular stance? In the case of Geoffrey Hinton, immodestly seen …
(2023-05-14). The Great Meatless Diet Con (Part 1). expose-news.com "Terrible things happen when you lack the moral courage to refuse a steak," they say. "Meatless diets will be good for humans and the planet." It takes decades of engineered narratives to …
(2023-05-14). Aluminium in vaccines is the major driver of the Autism Epidemic. expose-news.com Vaccines can play a role in autism, although it's certainly not the sole factor or trigger. In the last half of the 20th century, not only has the vaccine schedule grown, with …
(2023-05-14). How to Protect and Preserve Your Freedom, Identity and Privacy. expose-news.com I have been concerned about the disappearance of cash for some years. Here is what I wrote in 2006 for my book called: How to protect and preserve your freedom, identity and privacy. …
(2023-05-14). You were just a Lab Rat: Covid Vaccines have caused a Dangerous & Deadly Alliance between Graphene, Nanobots, mRNA, and Nanotechnology. expose-news.com In the shadowy realm of nanotechnology, a chilling alliance has emerged, one that holds the potential to shape our future in ways unimaginable. At the heart of this union lies the insidious …
(2023-05-14). 'Journalism is not a crime', protesters will tell US President at the Quad. greenleft.org.au A protest is being planned when United States President Joe Biden arrives for the Quad summit on May 24. Karri Bramble reports.
(2023-05-14). 'MUA: Here to stay!' remembered at May Day dinner. greenleft.org.au One of the most significant battles in recent working class history was remembered at the annual May Day dinner to support Green Left at Geelong Trades Hall. Sue Bull reports.
(2023-05-14). Al Nakba 75 years on remembered and protested across Australia. greenleft.org.au Thousands came out across Australia to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba (the catastrophe) in 1948 and call for justice.
(2023-05-14). The President of the Republic of Korea's Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements. Part 2. Joint Statement by the Presidents. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-14). Venezuela: María Corina Machado Again Attacks Opposition Primaries. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-05-14). Saturday 5/13: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Abbas 36" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-14). Did L.A. Valley College award Fake Degrees? indybay.org Did Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department award fake degrees to inflate success stats? Multiple documents suggest they may have.
(2023-05-14). Controversial NoHo Neighborhood Rep Named In Racketeering Scheme at Los Angeles College. indybay.org The bombshell revelations about the Valley Academic and Cultural Center construction being used a scheme to defraud Pinner Construction in turn surfaced revelations about the Media Arts Department that the VACC is supposed to house. 'Dozen LAVC Cinema Student Narratives challenges Erika Endrijonas's LACCD Success Story' pulled focus on what was really happening at Los Angeles Valley College. Now focus turns to the role played by community members in the racketeering scheme.
(2023-05-14). US corporations in the wings for post-war Ukraine. indybay.org The IMF granted large loans to the invaded country and enforces the so-called neoliberal "Washington Consensus"[1]. In a major privatization campaign, the Ukrainian government is selling off state assets. U.S. corporations such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Halliburton participate in negotiations to take over the oil and gas industry of the Eastern European country.
(2023-05-14). Militarization and rearmament must be confronted. indybay.org Mysticism always fertilizes the political through its transcending power. What is meant by this is that it not only points beyond the status quo, but also questions the conditions in their foundations and overall architecture. In this respect, mystical thinking always introduces a hint of how things could be and perhaps should be.
(2023-05-14). LIVE: Prayer Action at Paiute's Peehee Mu'huh /Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org For the second time in a month, Paiute elders are blocking the construction of a lithium mine on the Paiute Massacre Site with prayer in northern Nevada. Elders are calling for people to "Come help us in a good way, stand up and be strong." "We are where an important ceremony is happening today. We are in peaceful prayer," a Paiute elder said as the teepee went up this morning at 6 a.m., at Peehee Mu'juh, Thacker Pass. The teepee is symbolic to the Paiute people and Lakota people. "We are connected through the very sacred ceremony, the Ghost Dance."
(2023-05-14). Ideological Echo Chambers Are Making Us All Stupid: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | American liberals just spent days Liber…
(2023-05-14). Golden Rule Peace Boat Brings Message Of Nuclear Disarmament. popularresistance.org Baltimore, MD—Do you know about the back story behind the U.S., U.K., and USSR signing the "Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space, and Under Water" in 1963? | It is a very dramatic tale, involving illegal arrests in international waters, switching missions from one ship to another, children tasting nuclear fallout as it came down like snow—and it all began with Hiroshima. | The atomic bomb which the U.S. dropped on that Japanese city on Aug. 6, 1945, caused Albert Bigelow to leave his military career as a Navy captain just before his date of retirement.
(2023-05-14). China's Report On US Cyber Attacks Only Scratches Surface Of Washington's Impunity. popularresistance.org U.S. political leaders and media analysts often hype "threats" from abroad in order to justify an increasingly aggressive foreign policy. China is now considered a top "threat" from significant elements of the U.S. political establishment and is regularly accused of conducting cyber espionage and other forms of snooping. Often, these accusations reflect the actual policies carried out by the U.S. government regardless of which political party holds majority power. On May 4, China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (NCVERC) and internet security company 360 offered verifiable proof of this in a jo…
(2023-05-14). Saturday 5/13: Pachamama's Day walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-05-14). Biden's Austerity Rhetoric Returns From The Memory Hole. levernews.com When President Joe Biden this week gave credence to Republicans' argument that America needs government spending cuts, he channeled the real-but-forgotten Joe Biden — the one that was memory-holed during the 2020 presidential campaign.During a speech in New York on Wednesday, Biden laudably slammed GOP leaders for demanding draconian spending cuts in exchange for passage of routine legislation to prevent the government from defaulting on its outstanding debts. But then he also declared that such austerity must be a long-term priority."We should be cutting spending and lowering the deficit," said Biden, l…
(2023-05-14). Labor Organizers Launch New Model For The Fight Against Private Equity. popularresistance.org On May Day, a small group of labor advocates and workers weaved through midtown Manhattan, stopping at the shiny corporate headquarters of several firms with names like KKR, Sycamore Partners, Apollo Global Management, BC Partners and Roark Capital Group. | Most people don't recognize these names, or if they do, know very little about them. But these are some of the wealthiest and most influential firms on Wall Street, behemoths within the ultra-powerful but opaque financial sector known as private equity — the arm of Wall Street that oversees trillions in assets and specializes in buying out, restructuring…
(2023-05-14). In Jilin, hydrogen-powered train takes center stage. ecns.cn The world's first hydrogen-powered urban train was on public display at China Brand Day, which kicked off on Wednesday in Shanghai.
(2023-05-14). China possibly surpasses Japan to become world's largest automobile exporter. ecns.cn According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers that cited the General Administration of Customs, China exported about 1.07 million vehicles in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 58.1 percent over the same period last year.
(2023-05-14). Senior officials of China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth talks in Vienna. ecns.cn Director Wang fully elaborated on China's serious position on the Taiwan question. The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, Ukraine and other international and regional issues of mutual interest, Wang added.
(2023-05-14). U.S. repatriates two carved stone relics to China. ecns.cn On Tuesday afternoon local time, authorized by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Chinese Consulate-General in New York and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York held a handover ceremony, during which the US handed to the Chinese government two important Chinese cultural relics which had been illegally transported overseas and seized in investigations.
(2023-05-14). China's status as a developing country is supported by concrete facts: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China is the world's largest developing country, a fact that is recognized by the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing on Friday.
(2023-05-14). (W.E. Talk) Xu Huaqing: When the global climate crisis aggravates, can the UN climate conference turn promises into actions? ecns.cn
(2023-05-14). Xi calls for making Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region pioneer in pursuing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to reach new heights in the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and to make it a pioneer and example in pursuing Chinese modernization.
(2023-05-14). Resumption of high-level economic talks sends encouraging signs on thaw of China-Australia relations. ecns.cn Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell's visit to Beijing witnessed multiple encouraging signs in the stabilized recovery of China-Australia cooperation, including the resumption of a landmark high-level economic meeting and the minister's tour of Beijing's iconic Forbidden City.
(2023-05-14). Envoy's visit to promote Ukraine peace talks. ecns.cn China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia starting from Monday to exchange views with various parties on a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
(2023-05-14). Urban workers saw salaries rise in 2022. ecns.cn The employed in urban areas saw their annual salaries increase in 2022, and those in positions requiring higher technical skills and knowledge earned the top salaries, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.
(2023-05-14). Supervision tightened on cosmetic medicine. ecns.cn Eleven central departments including the State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Public Security recently released a guideline to strengthen supervision of the medical cosmetology industry to regulate the industry's development and protect consumers' rights.
(2023-05-14). Frugal college students embrace 'military-style' travel. ecns.cn "Military-style" travel has become the latest fashion among Chinese college students, who spend as little much money as possible to travel to as many places as they can during the weekend, rarely taking a break or even sleeping.
(2023-05-14). CIIE Stories solicitation campaign launched. ecns.cn
(2023-05-14). Giant pandas enjoy summer sunshine in Sichuan. ecns.cn A giant panda plays at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 11, 2023.
(2023-05-14). Mount Merapi erupts in Indonesia. ecns.cn Mount Merapi, measuring 2,968 meters high, is known as one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, with an eruption occurring every two to five years.
(2023-05-14). Daily life of vet nurse in Guangxi. ecns.cn The 28-year-old vet nurse helps pet doctors treat pets, manage their diet and monitor their physical conditions at the clinic. After working for 2 years, he has become the head nurse of the clinic.
(2023-05-14). Memorial ceremony marking 15th anniv. of Wenchuan earthquake held in Sichuan. ecns.cn People gather at the ruined site of Xuankou Middle School during a memorial ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Wenchuan Earthquake in Yingxiu Township of Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 12, 2023.
(2023-05-14). In Numbers: China has over 5 mln registered nurses. ecns.cn
(2023-05-14). Comicomment: U.S.' crazy fiscal cliff maneuvers. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that a U.S. debt default prompted by failure to raise the country's debt ceiling would have "very serious repercussions" for the U.S. economy as well as the global economy.
(2023-05-14). Cradle of civilization: The Dayan Pagoda. ecns.cn The Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi is a must-visit attraction in the historic city. Built in 652 AD and renovated repeatedly, this Buddhist pagoda has seven stories and houses numerous relics from the Tang Dynasty (618 — 907 AD). It was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2014, along with many other sites along the Silk Road.
(2023-05-14). HK chief executive receives welcome upon arrival at Chongqing's Ciqikou. ecns.cn John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visited the Chinese mainland city of Chongqing for three days starting on Wednesday to establish a cooperation mechanism between the two cities. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-14). Crayfish dishes offered for graduates-to-be in Nanjing. ecns.cn A total of 15 flavors of crayfish dishes were offered at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the crayfish festival in east China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday.
(2023-05-14). Chinese disabled earthquake survivor Liao Zhi dances her way to new life. ecns.cn At the age of 38, Liao Zhi is now happily remarried and has a pair of children. She founded a rehabilitation studio for amputees in Chongqing, helping those with similar experiences overcome the gloom. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-14). Air rail train to be put into operation in Wuhan. ecns.cn The air rail train has been put into trial operation, and will be built into an "aerial viewing platform" for the Optics Valley Ecological Corridor.
(2023-05-14). Over 800 Taiwan compatriots pay respects to sea goddess in E China's Fujian. ecns.cn Thousands of devotees from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Meizhou, a seaside resort in Putian of Fujian province, to celebrate the 1,063rd anniversary of the birth of Mazu — a revered goddess of the sea on Friday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-14). Palm-scanning technology used in Beijing subway station. ecns.cn Scan your palm and you can take a subway ride in Beijing! Palm-scanning riding service was launched at the Beijing Daxing Airport Express on Wednesday.
(2023-05-14). Neither Condemned, nor Persecuted! Solidarity with Miguel Peralta. indybay.org Message from Fidencio Aldama in Solidarity with Miguel Peralta…
(2023-05-14). °Ni condenado, ni perseguido! Solidaridad con Miguel Peralta. indybay.org Mensaje de Fidencio Aldama en solidaridad con Miguel Peralta…
(2023-05-14). Monday 5/15: Hearing: Stop SF Mayor Breed From Union Busting & Attacking The Civil Service Merit System. indybay.org SF City Hall Rm 400 | San Francisco…
(2023-05-14). African Catholic Bishops Urge G7 Action on Debt, Bank Reform and Aid to Navigate Africa Crises. indybay.org Africa Faith Leaders Urge Passage of New York Taxpayers and International Debt Crises Protection Act (S4747, A2970)…
(2023-05-14). First Public Comments After African People's Socialist Party Members Indicted. popularresistance.org Saint Petersburg, Florida—Three of the four U.S.-based defendants in the U.S. government's case about a conspiracy with Russia to sow social discord spoke out May 10 for the first time since indictments dropped last month. | "It's important to note where there's some troubling aspects of this case, where the federal government is using federal criminal law to stifle dissenting voices," said Leonard Goodman, attorney for Penny Hess, chair of the African People's Solidarity Committee. The committee formed in 1976 in Saint Petersburg for white people to organize in the white community for reparations to Africa…
(2023-05-14). Saturday 5/13: Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. indybay.org SATURDAY MAY 13, 2PM at 518 Valencia, San Francisco to SATURDAY MAY 13, 2PM at 518 Valencia, San Francisco to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba.
(2023-05-14). Friday 5/12: Empowering People of Color Open Mic. indybay.org Our Empowering People of Color Open Mic will take place at La Peña Cultural Center, located at 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2023-05-14). OEA Claremont Middle School Strike Picket to Stop Building Trades Workers from Crossing Lines. indybay.org Dozens of OEA striking teachers and community supporters picketed to shut down a construction project at the Claremont Middle School. Most unions walked but the UBC Carpenters worked behind the picket lines…
(2023-05-14). Striking Writers Guild Member Boots Riley Shout Out To Striking OEA Teachers. indybay.org Oakland film maker and musician Boots Riley gave a shout out to striking OEA teachers supporting their struggle.
(2023-05-14). Ambush of Russian Special Air Group Likely to Spawn Major Escalation in Russia's War with Ukraine and NATO. sonar21.com 
A black and dangerous day for the Russian air operations in Ukraine. A Russian Special Air Group was ambushed, causing the deaths of at least 9 pilots. Simplicius tells the…
(2023-05-14). Zelensky, Who is at War with the Eastern Orthodox Church, Enjoys Symbolic Chat With Pope Francis. sonar21.com 
Not a good look for the Pope. Yet the Pope is not an uneducated man, ignorant of history. Here he is meeting with the Jewish President of Ukraine, who is…
(2023-05-14). The myth of affordable housing is demolished by "minimum income requirements" indybay.org 2008 Protest In Front Of The California Hotel By Tenants Facing Illegal Evictions By The John Stewart Company & the dissolved Oakland Community Housing, Inc. Photo by Lydia Gans.
(2023-05-14). Google: Stop Aiding Abortion Prosecutors. indybay.org Google went back on its commitment to keep abortion-seekers safe…
(2023-05-14). Activists Smash Into Logistics Giant And Arms Traffickers. popularresistance.org This morning, Palestine Action activists targeted the premises of Kuehne + Nagel, a global transport and logistics company known to partner with Elbit Systems. The activists smashed their way into the building, and covered the premises in spray paint, while taking apart office equipment including phones and computers. The office, at the Meridian Business Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester, is only across from the UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS) factory to which actionists are currently laying siege [1]. | A whistle blower from Kuehne + Nagel employee alerted Palestine Action to the extent of their company's involveme…
(2023-05-14). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…
(2023-05-14). Bd elections are coming to KPFA this summer & it matters-At stake is KPFA's anti-war stanc. indybay.org Elections are coming at KPFA and Pacifica and one issue is the future of KPFA and Pacifica's historic anti-war stance. The management and news department of KPFA have been pushing for more militarization in the Ukraine and around the world. It is time that KPFA stand against militarism and war and members of KPFA will have a choice this coming election. The management has also unilaterally closed down the First Apprenticeship Program which allowed oppressed communities to get training that they can't get any place else.
(2023-05-14). Tuesday 5/16: Down with Biden/Trump Persecution of Immigrants! No Human Being is Illegal! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-05-14). A 21st Century Freeze On Nuclear Weapons: Will It Be A Reality? progressivehub.net THALIF DEEN | INDEPTHNEWS…
(2023-05-14). 📨 Modo Avión: Especial para las mamás. cubadebate.cu Felicidades mamis bellas que nos siguen. Actualicen el calendario que hoy es el segundo domingo de mayo, y aunque conseguir un regalo está complicado, porfa nada de tasitas de cerámica ni ramos de flores. Esas cosas pasaron de moda.
(2023-05-14). Yarisley Silva: Mi bebé es mi medalla de oro olímpica (+ Fotos, Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu Meses atrás, la afición dejó de saber sobre Yarisley Silva. La posibilidad de que dejara repentinamente su carrera fue noticia entre amantes del atletismo, seguidores de la pertiguista y prensa. Esta semana, al volver a contactarla, la encontramos en una nueva experiencia de vida que seguramente le tomará tiempo y energía, pero que no la hace renunciar a sus sueños en el deporte.
(2023-05-14). Aumenta a 201 el número de cadáveres encontrados por prácticas de una secta en Kenia. cubadebate.cu La comisionada regional de la costa, Rhoda Onyancha, informó que el número de cadáveres encontrados en terrenos utilizados por una secta cristiana en el bosque de Shakahola, Kenia, ha aumentado a 201 tras el descubrimiento de otros 22 cuerpos. Entre ellos, se encontraron 12 niños de entre dos y ocho años en una fosa común.
(2023-05-14). Avispas de Santiago de Cuba: Primer equipo con 25 victorias en la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu La LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba se encuentra en pleno desarrollo y el equipo Santiago de Cuba ha logrado colocarse en la cima de la tabla de posiciones después de conseguir dos victorias contra Las Tunas.Con un récord de 25-18, los santiagueros han demostrado su fortaleza en el terreno de juego, y cuentan con un jugador clave en Osday Silva.
(2023-05-14). øCómo se vivió la conga cubana contra la homofobia y la transfobia? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En la capital cubana se llevó a cabo una conga en apoyo a los derechos de las personas LGTBIQ+. La marcha, que no se realizaba desde 2018 debido a la pandemia y otros eventos que afectaron al país, contó con la participación de autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba y del Gobierno en La Habana, así como funcionarios del Ministerio de Salud Pública.
(2023-05-14). Realizan los preparativos para la edición 42 del Festival del Caribe en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con la preparación de galas culturales, encuentros teóricos y convocatoria a artistas e investigadores, alistan organizadores del evento, la edición 42 de la Fiesta del Fuego, dedicada a las celebraciones mexicanas de la vida y la muerte. El tradicional Festival del Caribe onstituye el evento de mayor pluralidad en cuanto a expresiones de la cultura popular celebrado en Cuba.
(2023-05-14). El tiempo: Calor, chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Se nublará desde el mediodía, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán más numerosos desde el interior del occidente y centro, hasta la región oriental. Las lluvias pueden llegar a ser fuertes en algunas localidades y extenderse hasta las primeras horas de la noche.
(2023-05-14). Israel y Palestina acuerdan cese al fuego tras cinco días de intensos enfrentamientos. cubadebate.cu Después de cinco días de intensos enfrentamientos que dejaron más de 30 muertos y cuantiosos daños, Israel y Palestina acordaron cesar el fuego. La mediación de Egipto fue clave en las negociaciones, que también contaron con la intervención de la ONU y Qatar. El acuerdo incluye el compromiso de "dejar de atacar a civiles y dejar de demoler casas".
(2023-05-14). A MI MADRE, en un segundo domingo de mayo. cubadebate.cu De mi familia, de mi barrio, de mi época, tengo a recaudo muchas cosas que alimentan mi alma, cubana por nacimiento, vocación y decisión. Pero, en un lugar especial, conservo y alimento el amor a mi madre. Cómo podría no hacerlo, si ella, aún desde la distancia insalvable, pasa su mano amorosa por mi infantil deseo de tenerla cerca.
(2023-05-14). President Petro: Coups Must Be Resisted and Defeated. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, said that "coups d'état must be resisted and defeated through the mobilization of the people. " | He made this statement after retired Colonel John Marulanda expressed his desire for a coup in Colombia similar to the one carried out against President Pedro Castillo of Peru, during an interview on W Radio on Thursday, May 11. | "I believe that Colombia is following in the footsteps of Peru," the right-wing military colonel and US-trained retired black hawk pilot said. "I believe that in Peru the reserves were successful as they were able to oust a corrupt president. Here w…
(2023-05-14). Saturday 5/13: Climate Chaos: An Existential Crisis. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | also by ZOOM Please register in advance at | bit.ly/ClimateChaos-230506 | to receive your personal link to participate in this event online…
(2023-05-14). 'MUA: here to stay' campaign remembered at May Day Green Left dinner. greenleft.org.au One of the most significant battles in recent working class history was remembered at the annual May Day dinner to support Green Left at Geelong Trades Hall. Sue Bull reports.
(2023-05-14). Recordemos la vida y obra de César Rengifo en el aniversario 108 de su natalicio. telesurtv.net Como artista de teatro, la obra de César Rengifo se centró en construcción de una sociedad mejor, con raíces antiimperialistas y anticapitalistas.
(2023-05-14). Siete obras para recordar al poeta salvadoreño Roque Dalton. telesurtv.net Nacido en el seno de una familia acomodada, Roque Dalton vivió haciendo de la poesía su voz, un arma para reivindicar almas y conciencias.
(2023-05-14). Reportan asesinatos de dos líderes sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net En lo que va de 2023, han asesinado a 64 líderes sociales en el país suramericano.
(2023-05-14). Ejército de Somalia mata a 44 miembros del grupo Al Shabab. telesurtv.net El grupo yihadista controla zonas rurales del centro y sur de Somalia y realiza también acciones militares en países vecinos como Kenia y Etiopía.
(2023-05-14). Israel y Palestina acuerdan cese al fuego tras ataques a Gaza. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 151 palestinos han sido asesinados por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes desde principios de este año.
(2023-05-14). Ascienden a 201 cadáveres hallados en Kenia por prácticas de secta. telesurtv.net Una de las fosas comunes halladas en las últimas horas por las autoridades contenía 12 cuerpos de niños de entre dos y ocho años.
(2023-05-14). Expertos de México avalan uso pediátrico de vacuna anticovid cubana Abdala. telesurtv.net En su ensayo clínico fase III, el inmunógeno mostró un 92,28 por ciento de eficacia frente a la enfermedad sintomática provocada por el virus SARS-CoV-2.
(2023-05-14). Conoce algunas de las amenazas que corren las aves migratorias. telesurtv.net Las aves migratorias conectan personas, ecosistemas y naciones. Son símbolos de paz y de un planeta interconectado.
(2023-05-14). Gobierno de Brasil anuncia relanzamiento de Reforma Agraria. telesurtv.net El ministro de Desarrollo Agrario de Brasil aseguró que la reforma agraria volvería y serán distribuidas y recuperadas las tierras improductivas.
(2023-05-14). Israel viola cese al fuego al atacar la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El lado palestino no ha informado sobre fallecidos, ni heridos, sin embargo en próximas horas pueden hacerse públicas informaciones sobre posibles víctimas.
(2023-05-14). El ciclón Mocha avanza hacia las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de Bangladés solicitó al puerto de Cox's Bazar, en la costa este del país, que emitiera la señal de peligro diez para esta región.
(2023-05-14). Colombia reporta sismo de 5.0 de magnitud en el municipio Acacías. telesurtv.net En Bogotá, varios usuarios en las redes sociales reportaron el temblor y en algunos conjuntos residenciales sonaron las alarmas de emergencia.
(2023-05-14). Honduras negociará un Tratado de Libre Comercio con China. telesurtv.net El Canciller Eduardo Enrique Reina anunció que el café hondureño ya fue aprobado para ser exportado a la República Popular China.
(2023-05-14). Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes asesinan a un palestino en Yenín. telesurtv.net "Ahmed Muhamed Atatreh, de 33 años, fue asesinado por balas de la ocupación (israelí) cerca de Yenín", una localidad del norte de Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-05-14). Ferroviarios británicos reclaman se desbloquee disputa salarial. telesurtv.net Este sábado hay 14 operadores ferroviarios afectados por la huelga del Sindicato Ferroviario, Marítimo y de Transporte (RMT, por sus siglas en inglés) que estalló este sábado.
(2023-05-14). Ucrania usa misiles británicos en ataque a república de Lugansk. telesurtv.net Rusia denunció que Londres aseguró que ese tipo de armamento no sería utilizado contra civiles…
(2023-05-14). Partes beligerantes en Sudán reanudarán conversaciones en Yeda. telesurtv.net Las partes permanecerán en la ciudad saudita de Yeda, en el Mar Rojo, para comenzar la siguiente fase de las negociaciones después de acordar el plan para proteger a los civiles.
(2023-05-14). Vicepresidente de Brasil respalda labor del MST. telesurtv.net Visita la Feria Nacional de la Reforma Agraria, organizada por el Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST).
(2023-05-14). Incendio forestal afecta comunas chilenas de Zapallar y Papudo. telesurtv.net Declaran alerta roja. Se quemaron 350 hectáreas de vegetación. Hasta el momento no hay viviendas ni personas afectadas.
(2023-05-14). Declaran casi controlado incendio en área protegida de Panamá. telesurtv.net Se afectaron siete hectáreas de bosque tropical. Este sábado se detectaron cinco focos de fuego, aunque solo uno es peligroso para el sitio.
(2023-05-14). Suman 135 los fallecidos tras lluvias y deslaves en Ruanda. telesurtv.net Más de 20.000 personas quedaron sin hogar. Se reportan 110 heridos, 13 hospitalizados y un desaparecido.
(2023-05-14). øCómo fue la Campaña Admirable de Simón Bolívar?>. telesurtv.net Tras culminar la Campaña Admirable, Simón Bolívar es proclamado el 14 de octubre de 1813 Libertador y Capitán General de los Ejércitos de Venezuela.
(2023-05-14). Tres provincias argentinas eligen a sus autoridades regionales. telesurtv.net A pesar de las fuertes críticas del Gobierno y de organizaciones políticas y sociales, la Corte Suprema interrumpió el proceso eleccionario en Tucumán por fecha indefinida.
(2023-05-14). Diario El Periódico cierra por acoso gubernamental en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Con casi 30 años de trabajo, El Periódico dijo en un comunicado difundido en diversas plataformas que el 15 de mayo será su última edición.
(2023-05-14). Ataque terrorista asesina a 33 personas en Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net Testigos presenciales afirman haber visto un grupo de asaltantes "fuertemente armados, a bordo de motos" quienes dispararon a la multitud.
(2023-05-14). Ecuador eleva cifra de feminicidios con más de 120 en 2023. telesurtv.net La Fundación Aldea destacó que cada 23 horas, una mujer es víctima de femicidio en Ecuador.
(2023-05-14). Parlamento ecuatoriano renovará sus autoridades legislativas. telesurtv.net Este proceso de renovación de mandatos de la Asamblea Nacional se da en medio de la convocatoria a un juicio político contra Guillermo Lasso.
(2023-05-14). Presidente argentino pondera soberanía energética de gasoducto. telesurtv.net El gasoducto permitirá ahorrar miles de millones de dólares a Argentina en importaciones de gas.
(2023-05-14). Tres personas asesinadas en tiroteo al oeste de Guatemala. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Forenses de Guatemala en los cuatro meses de 2023 se han registrado ya un total de 1.454 homicidios.
(2023-05-14). Ciclón Mocha llega a las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net Ante la inminente llegada de Mocha, las autoridades de Bangladesh iniciaron la evacuación de más de medio millón de personas en la costa este del país.
(2023-05-14). Gobierno salvadoreño pedirá prorroga del estado de excepción. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a cifras oficiales desde la entrada en vigencia del estado de Excepción en El Salvador han sido detenidos 68.579 supuestos pandilleros.
(2023-05-14). Exprimer ministro de Pakistán es trasladado a su domicilio. telesurtv.net Imra Khan acusa a las fuerzas militares de estar implicados en un intento de asesinato en su contra el año pasado.
(2023-05-14). Presidente turco dice que cederá el poder de perder elecciones. telesurtv.net Sobre la supuesta injerencia de Rusia en las próximas elecciones, Erdogan defendió al presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin.
(2023-05-14). Soldados israelíes abaten a otros dos palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino indico que los dos fallecidos respondían a los nombres de Yihad Shaker Mesha y Wasim Yousef al Araj.
(2023-05-14). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones presidenciales en Türkiye. telesurtv.net El presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan y el opositor Kemal Kiliçdaroglu son los candidatos favoritos a ganar el proceso electoral de este domingo.
(2023-05-14). Inician elecciones presidenciales y legislativas en Türkiye. telesurtv.net El presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan y el opositor Kemal Kiliçdaroglu son las candidatos favoritos a ganar el proceso electoral de este domingo.
(2023-05-14). Gobierno de Colombia propone al ELN cese al fuego territorial. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano Gustavo Petro anunció su propuesta durante su paso por el departamento de Nariño y tras conocerse una carta del grupo.
(2023-05-14). Thursday 5/18: Rally To Stop The San Francisco Laguna Honda Discharges Defend Laguna Honda Hospital. indybay.org 375 Laguna Honda Blvd across from Forrest Hill Muni Station | San Francisco…
(2023-05-14). Friday 5/19: SF Speak Out At SF Chinese Consulate- Hands Off Namibian Labor Lawyer Beukes & Miners. indybay.org San Francisco Chinese Consulate | Laguna and Geary St. | San Francisco…
(2023-05-14). UWI discloses report of Ukrainian intelligence: Zelensky attempted to divide Crimean Tatars by planting spies. unitedworldint.com 
By I≈üƒ±kgàºn Akfƒ±rat An intelligence report by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) classified as "secret" revealed that Zelensky's government has planted spies on the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, recruited agents from Crimean Tatars and tried to divide the movement. According to a 6-page signed and sealed document United World International has obtained …
(2023-05-14). A brief political history of Thailand and the upcoming general elections. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Alemdar The general elections to be held on 14 May 2023 in Thailand are of great importance for the "Asian Age". Before commenting on the elections, it would be useful to briefly summarize the political system in Thailand. Thailand is a unitary state governed by a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system. The 1932 …
(2023-05-14). OPENING THE FRONT LINE AGAINST APARTHEID! A celebration of the mass strikes of 1973. indybay.org There will be an international panel on the 1973 anniversary of the South Africa Duban worker uprising against the apartheid regime.
(2023-05-14). Mundial de judo: el reloj de arena de Doha acabó. cubadebate.cu Este domingo el campeonato mundial de judo cerró sus cortinas con el torneo por equipos. Cuba salió con cinco de seis opciones (recordar que Idalis Ortiz se resintió una molestia en el codo) y cayó en la primera presentación ante su similar de Holanda por marcador de 4 victorias para los europeos por tres los nuestros.
(2023-05-14). Los robos financieros de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu øUsted se ha preguntado qué hubiera pasado si algún gobierno de América Latina, Asia, àÅfrica o Europa se adueñara de una empresa estadounidense estacionada en esos territorios para entregársela en bandeja de plata a una persona que no estuviera de acuerdo con la política de Washington?
(2023-05-14). Zelenski al Papa Francisco: Con el debido respeto a Su Santidad, no necesitamos mediadores. cubadebate.cu Las palabras del jefe de Estado cierran cualquier puerta a la mediación que el Vaticano ofrecía para poner fin al conflicto y que reiteró en la reunión. El "camino de diálogo" planteado por el papa, fue descartado por Zelenski, señalando que la solución para Ucrania "es la contraofensiva".
(2023-05-14). Ancestros Sinfónico, el gran ganador del Cubadisco 2023. cubadebate.cu El disco Ancestros Sinfónico, del grupo Síntesis, Eme y X Alfonso, alcanzó en la noche de este sábado el Gran Premio en la Feria Internacional Cubadisco 2023. En la categoría Tradición sonera y campesina resultó ganador el álbum Memorias, de Pancho Amat y su Cabildo del Son.
(2023-05-14). Unión Eléctrica no pronostica déficit de generación durante todo el día. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2919 MW y una demanda máxima de 2500 MW, para una reserva de 419 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas no se pronostica afectación al servicio en este horario.
(2023-05-14). Lula reimpulsa la reforma agraria para otorgar tierras a familias campesinas. cubadebate.cu El anuncio fue realizado por el ministro de Desarrollo Agrario, Paulo Teixeira durante la cuarta edición de la Feria Nacional de la Reforma Agraria organizada en Sao Paulo por el Movimiento de campesinos Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST). El titular también añadió que no solo se tomarán estas medidas, sino que también se incluirán financiamientos y asistencia técnica.
(2023-05-14). Reportan calma en la Franja de Gaza tras el alto al fuego pactado con Israel. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo mediado por Egipto entró en vigor ayer desde las 22: 00, hora local, e incluyó un compromiso con un cese de hostilidades, así como dejar de atacar a civiles y detener la demolición de casas. La Radio del Ejército israelí confirmó la reapertura desde esta mañana de todos los cruces de la Franja.
(2023-05-14). Turquía va a las urnas en una de las elecciones más reñidas de los últimos años. cubadebate.cu Más de 64 millones de turcos están llamados este domingo a las urnas para para elegir a su nuevo presidente y renovar los 600 escaños en la Gran Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento). Los colegios cerrarán a las 17: 00, hora local. Las autoridades electorales dijeron haber tomado las medidas necesarias para garantizar la seguridad del proceso.
(2023-05-14). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 14 de mayo de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-05-14). Defeated NATO and Kiev Will Soon Say 'A Frozen Conflict Anyone?'. strategic-culture.org Russia shall not be fooled twice, writes Natasha Wright | 'The current on his way out' NATO Secretary General
(2023-05-13). Límites de la Inteligencia artificial. globalizacion.ca Es muy fácil responder por cuáles serán los límites de la IA: el Capital seguirá extrayendo plusvalía y seguirá reproduciéndose, las naciones armadas seguirán arruinando a sus colonias, se seguirá masacrando a los pobres y matando a las mujeres, jamás…
(2023-05-13). Tratados de comercio digital no pueden impedir transparencia sobre IA. globalizacion.ca La utilización de tratados de comercio digital para regulación de inteligencia artificial, además de dispositivos que puedan impedir su transparencia amerita mayor atención de los Estados Latinoamericanos. | Hace unas semanas se publicó el informe AI Index 2023, una publicación que…
(2023-05-13). National Citizens Inquiry: Canada's Response to COVID-19. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-13). Call for Solidarity from the #EkoniAci Movement! Blockade at KM 16! itsgoingdown.org Call for solidarity with Indigenous anti-logging blockade. Originally posted to Montreal Counter-Info. In order to enforce the moratorium on logging on their territory, Nitaskinan, members of the Atikamekw of Manawan are currently setting up a new blockade. It is located at km 16 on the road to Manawan, north of St-Michel-des-Saints. Logging companies have been…
(2023-05-13). SM28 Dissolves: A Balance Sheet. itsgoingdown.org
(2023-05-13). Betraying the White Race in the 21st Century. itsgoingdown.org Reflections on contemporary revolt, social movements, and racial dynamics within them from a reading group in so-called Minneapolis, MN. The following reflections have been prompted by the Race Treason Discussion Group, a group that met weekly in Minneapolis beginning in the Summer of 2022. The group aimed to analyze the dynamics of largely non-black radical…
(2023-05-13). Indigenous Resistance in Mexico, Border Militarization, and the End of Title 42. itsgoingdown.org On this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we look at the Mexican state's targeting of Indigenous resistance movements and communities, specifically the cases of Yaqui political prisoner Fidencio Aldama and politically persecuted Mazatec anarchist Miguel Peralta, and how this relates to the militarization of borders across so-called North America. As a recent article…
(2023-05-13). India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party suffers blow in Karnataka State elections. peoplesdispatch.org The opposition Indian National Congress (INC) won a decisive victory in the southern State of Karnataka defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP in a keenly-watched election…
(2023-05-13). Communist-backed student movement emerges as leading force in in Greek university elections. peoplesdispatch.org Panspoudastiki KS, which is backed by the Communist Youth of Greece, won 19,632 votes, securing over 35.04% of the total votes polled for the student unions of 266 universities across Greece on May 10…
(2023-05-13). Fighting between Sudanese army and RSF has disastrous impact in Darfur as hundreds of thousands are displaced. peoplesdispatch.org While the national capital Khartoum has seen the most intense battles between the army and the paramilitary RSF, most of the internal displacements are occurring in Darfur due to escalating armed conflict between militias. The region already has most of Sudan's 3.7 million Internally Displaced Persons…
(2023-05-13). Venezuela: Oil Output Reaches Three-Year High, Chevron Eyes Production Increase. venezuelanalysis.com Caracas is also looking to secure renewed investment and credit lines from China.
(2023-05-13). 'Stand Together'— Far-right silences trans and Black lawmakers, cannot silence the masses. liberationnews.org 
Elected officials representing oppressed communities area being systematically attacked.
(2023-05-13). Editorial] The future of nursing: lessons from a pandemic. thelancet.com In early 2020, as part of a worldwide campaign to raise the profile of nursing, WHO, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and Nursing Now published the first State of the World's Nursing report, setting out a global strategy for nursing. At the time, we highlighted how the report could inform policy dialogues and promote recognition of the potential of nursing to enable universal health coverage, and emphasised how crucial the subsequent years would be to show the impact of nursing. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven just how important these messages were.
(2023-05-13). Comment] Offline: The fear of death. thelancet.com Death is the promise we all have to keep. Our experience of illness draws us into an unusual kind of community. To be diagnosed with a disease brings us to a place of limbo—a state of uncertainty and suspense. For Dante, in Canto 4 of Inferno, limbo was the First Circle of Hell. Apt. Those who inhabited this curious home had committed no sin. Some had even achieved merit and honour. Dante included Hippocrates, Avicenna, and Galen. Distinguished company. But their lives were overshadowed by one omission—they were the unbaptised.
(2023-05-13). World Report] Australia to introduce sweeping e-cigarette regulations. thelancet.com Citing the risk of vaping in young people, Australia plans to make e-cigarettes available only with a prescription. Tony Kirby reports.
(2023-05-13). World Report] Japan approves abortion pill. thelancet.com Experts say that tight restrictions mean that the drug's approval will probably limit widespread access. Justin McCurry reports from Tokyo.
(2023-05-13). World Report] Canadian drug cost reforms collapse. thelancet.com Several members of Canada's pharmaceutical price review board have resigned amid allegations of industry interference. Paul Webster reports.
(2023-05-13). World Report] US Surgeon General: loneliness is a public health crisis. thelancet.com A new report by the USA's leading public health advocate calls for widespread efforts to address social isolation. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.
(2023-05-13). Perspectives] Jaime Miranda: nurturing future public health researchers. thelancet.com Jaime Miranda had just finished his first day as Professor and Head of School at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, when we spoke in late April, 2023. He had spent part of the day on the ground floor of the school to "get to know people" and tell them he is "going to be working with them and for them for the next 5 years at least". Miranda, who has a warm and unpretentious style, combines this new role with his positions as Professor in the School of Medicine at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) in Lima, Peru, Professor of Global Health at the London School of…
(2023-05-13). Perspectives] Mental health, by the masses and for the masses. thelancet.com In recent decades, the push for involving service users and community representatives in mental health research has rightly gained support. Funding bodies are increasingly instrumental in promoting lived experience and community engagement in research and expect such engagement in the projects they fund. But there are unintended consequences of this. When the criteria for selecting funding applications encompass participation and engagement, a structural need for standards to differentiate adequate from inadequate participatory designs emerges.
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] Sudan's health-care system is in danger of collapse. thelancet.com On April 15, 2023, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces erupted in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. Current estimates indicate that more than 420 people have died and more than 3700 have been injured in the time since, and the death toll is expected to rise.1 The UN World Food Programme temporarily suspended its operations in Sudan after three World Food Programme staff members died and two others were injured during the conflict.
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] WHO releases Health Inequality Data Repository. thelancet.com On April 20, 2023, WHO released the largest global collection of publicly available inequality data with the launch of the Health Inequality Data Repository.1 As members of the technical team developing the resource, we highlight its potential contribution to advancing health equity by creating opportunities for health inequality monitoring, including tracking progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] The role of digital health technologies in disaster response. thelancet.com Major disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, have continuously posed a threat to individuals, but also threaten the existence of civilisations. Crush injuries, trauma, and similar afflictions occur during disasters, and individuals who survive or recover from injuries are affected by a lack of resources after disasters.1…
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] Beyond the dichotomy of drug regulations and prohibitions. thelancet.com Based on observations around the US opioid crisis and cannabis legalisation in Uruguay, Kasia Malinowska-Sempruch and Diederik Lohman made a call to the public health community to challenge drug prohibition.1 It remains unspecified whether the call suggests legalising all drugs internationally or refers to advocating for evidence-based drug policy. The US opioid epidemic, related to legal prescription drugs in a specific geopolitical context, has health outcomes which differ from those of cannabis or other drugs.
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] Beyond the dichotomy of drug regulations and prohibitions — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In response to our Comment1 calling for a move from drug prohibition to regulation, Adrian Mundt and Carlos Ibáñez question whether a dichotomy between prohibition and regulation truly exists. They note that there are "forms of regulation that do not seem to contradict market prohibitions", including decriminalisation and regulation of opioid substitution therapies. They also argue that there is "not sufficient evidence supporting that countries should further legalise cannabis or other drugs".
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] The Lancet COPD Commission: broader questions remain. thelancet.com I have read with interest the comprehensive Commission on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by Daiana Stolz and colleagues.1 The authors report that "The most efficient way to reduce the burden of COPD is to ban cigarette smoking in all its forms." However, only a few sentences later the authors downplay the importance of smoking: "risk factors unrelated to tobacco are increasingly responsible for the burden of COPD, and are likely to surpass the risk attributable to smoking within the next two decades".
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] The Lancet COPD Commission: broader questions remain — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Paulo CRP Corrêa for his interest in the Commission1 and wholeheartedly agree that the absence of meaningful tobacco control is unacceptable and in no way aimed to diminish its importance. In addition, we take no issue with the assertion that continued smoking among people with established chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accounts for much of the disease burden. However, we think it is important to recognise that factors other than tobacco are increasingly accountable for incident cases of COPD, including e-cigarette use as Corrêa highlights.
(2023-05-13). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Meyer N, Harvey AG, Lockley SW, Dijk D-J. Circadian rhythms and disorders of the timing of sleep. Lancet 2022; 400: 1061—78— In this Series paper, in the second paragraph of the Contribution of the circadian system to sleep timing section, lines 12—15 should have read "For an individual sleeping between 2300 h and 0600 h, the circadian sleep-promoting signal is strongest at approximately 0400 h to 0600 h". This correction has been made to the online version as of May 11, 2023.
(2023-05-13). The New Woke/WEF Twitter CEO & The Partisan Meltdown (On Both Sides). thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/13/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-13). Martyrdom of Sheikh Khader Adnan after 86 days of hunger strike: latest target of Israeli assassinations. workers.org 
Published by Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, May 1, 2023. Sheikh Khader Adnan Sheikh Khader Adnan, Palestinian prisoner, hunger striker and resistance leader, was martyred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, after 86 days of hunger strike demanding his freedom. Adnan, 45, was married to Randa . . . |
(2023-05-13). Seattle unionists defend the right to strike. workers.org 
Seattle On May 5, 150 young unionists rallied at the federal courthouse in Seattle supporting labor's right to strike. Credit: Jim McMahan The anti-labor U.S. Supreme Court will soon take up the case of Glacier Northwest vs. Teamsters Local 174, filed in retaliation for a Teamsters strike in 2017. Glacier, . . . |
(2023-05-13). When will they come for your job? workers.org 
First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because . . . |
(2023-05-13). Former DEA Agent Details How the CIA Concealed Identity of Two 9/11 Hijackers Granted Visas to the U.S. From the FBI. covertactionmagazine.com New Evidence Shows that the CIA Also Obstructed the 9/11 Commission Investigation Dan Christensen, an investigative reporter and editor of the Florida Bulldog, has written an important article on the CIA's concealment of the identities of two alleged hijackers, Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar, from the FBI. Unfortunately, the mainstream media and alternative media have …
(2023-05-13). Big online FRSO fundraiser set for May 25. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — A major online fundraising evert featuring Frank Chapman – of the FRSO Central Committee and Executive Director of National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression – will take place on the evening of May 25. The event, which will also feature Labor Commission Chair Cherrene Horazuk and Standing Committee member Fern Figueroa is part of the $130,000 fund drive that will help FRSO expand its national office and put more full-time organizers in the field. | The event is set for Thursday May 25, 5 p.m. Pacific, 6 p.m. Mountain, 7 p.m. Central and d 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Register for Zo…
(2023-05-13). Philippines: U.S. builds secret military facilities in Ilocos Norte. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following article from the journal of the Communist party of the Philippines, Ang Bayan ("The People"). | American soldiers, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), are rushing to build its military bases in Barangay Bobon, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. This location is not among those announced by the Marcos government where the US will build facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). | The U.S. claimed 30 hectares of land to position 40 howitzer cannons. There are buildings that American soldiers themselves admit are used for monitorin…
(2023-05-13). Cuba's Chinese community preserves cultural legacy. america.cgtn.com 
CGTN visited the Chung Wah Federation, a Chinese Cuban social group in Cuba. The historian told the history of Chinese immigration and its impact on Cuban society. See more.
(2023-05-13). Brazil partners with China to tackle epidemics and pandemics. america.cgtn.com 
New Sino-Brazilian research centers in Rio de Janeiro and Beijing are expected to become fully operational by early 2025, with Brazilian and Chinese researchers working together in both cities. Find out more.
(2023-05-13). Ceasefire ends five days of Gaza escalation. electronicintifada.net Israel destroyed dozens of Palestinian homes during fighting.
(2023-05-13). Washington Will Increase Military Presence in the Persian Gulf. news.antiwar.com National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby announced a plan to expand America's military posture in the Middle East. The move comes as Washington hijacked an Iranian fuel tanker, provoking Iran to seize two ships in the Persian Gulf. Kirby told reporters on Friday , "Today, the Department of Defense will be making a series of …
(2023-05-13). US, China Tentatively Agree to Restart Dialogue, as Washington Fears Allies Will View Policies As Too Aggressive. news.antiwar.com
(2023-05-13). Russia Launched Another Wave Of Missile Strikes On AFU Rears. southfront.org 
(2023-05-13). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 15 Howitzers, Combat Vehicles (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 | Between May 4 and 13, Russian news sources shared videos documenting 15 recent strikes with Lancet loitering munitions against military equipment Kiev forces in the special military operation zone. | The pinpoint strikes destroyed or damaged the following pieces of military equipment: | Five…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Donbass On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeevka; | The AFU advanced in the north of Bakhmut and pushed back the Russian Army from the Chasov Yar-Bakhmut road; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western parts of Bakhmut city;…
(2023-05-13). Islamic Jihad, Allies Launched More Than 1,200 Rockets From Gaza (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the PIJ military media. | The number of rockets and mortar shells fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other armed factions in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel's Operation Shield and Arrow reportedly exceeded 1,200 on May 13. | The last wave of rocket attacks targeted several Israeli settlements and towns around Gaza, wounding at least three people near Shokeda. | In its latest update, Israel's Magen David Adom ambulance service said that t…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Syria On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 13, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province; | On May 11, a PKK commander reportedly was killed by Turkish drone attack south of Ain al-Arab; | Only the withdrawal of US troops from the occupied territories of Syria will ensure the return of the population of the region to peaceful life, according to the Moscow and Damascus joint s…
(2023-05-13). Global Britain and King Charles' Great Reset. southfront.org 
(2023-05-13). Hezbollah Leader Says Israel Failed To Isolate Islamic Jihad In Gaza. southfront.org 
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hasan Nasrallah as seen during his speech on May 12 on al-Manar TV. | Israel has failed to isolate the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and to cause sedition within the resistance in the Gaza Strip, Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, said on May 12. | Nasrallah made the remarks during a ceremony organized to commemorate senior Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddin, who died in Syria seven years ago."Benjamin Netanyahu aims to escape internal div…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 13, the AFU shot down two Russian Mi-8 helicopters, a Su-34 fighter bomber and probably a Su-25 near Klintsy; | On May 12, Russian Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Dzhankoy district in Crimea; | Russian forces struck military targets in Zhytomyr; | Russian forces struck military targets in Mykolaiv; | Russian forces struck military targets in Gulyai-Pole; | Russian forces struck military targets in Kramatorsk-Slavyansk region; | Russian forces struck military targets i…
(2023-05-13). Why Can't I Question Capitalism without Being Called a "Socialist"? dissidentvoice.org 
"The essence of capitalism is to turn nature into commodities and commodities into capital." (Michael Parenti) For as long as I've been writing, giving public talks, and all that, I have offered informed critiques of capitalism. For as long as I've been offering informed critiques of capitalism, I get replies like this: "I suppose you …
(2023-05-13). Charter Schools Are Not State Actors. dissidentvoice.org Eleven months ago a critical education case came before the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in North Carolina (Peltier v. Charter Day Sch., Inc., 37 F.4th 104, 116, 4th Cir. 2022). A main issue in the case pertains to the dress code at "Charter Day School" in Leland, North Carolina, specifically, whether the privately-operated …
(2023-05-13). The Only Populists that Billionaires Fund are Right-wingers. dissidentvoice.org 
The 372-page book that the European Center for Populism Studies published in March 2023, The Impacts of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Right-wing Populism in Europe, opens its Chapter (p. 200-209) on "The Russia-Ukraine War and Right-Wing Populism in Latvia" by saying something that has broad applicability across all U.S.-and-allied nations, Right-wing populism, and …
(2023-05-13). On Khader Adnan's Hunger Strike. dissidentvoice.org 
The story of the ongoing Nakba is the story of Khader Adnan, who spent eight years of his life in Israeli prison without charge or trial and died last week on hunger strike in solitary confinement.
(2023-05-13). The Limits to Growth is deeply flawed yet advocates used it to claim societies need to be completely controlled to avoid catastrophe. expose-news.com
(2023-05-13). Twitter has restricted interactions with Substack articles. expose-news.com In the last few weeks, Twitter has restricted Substack writers' ability to share their work by hiding Substack previews and limiting the distribution of Substack links. It has also cut Substack off …
(2023-05-13). Video: 'They stole my land, my dreams, my childhood,' Nakba Day march told. greenleft.org.au Hundreds rallied and marched in Sydney, Gadigal land, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba. Video by Peter Boyle.
(2023-05-13). Thousands protest new AFL stadium, call for funds for housing and health. greenleft.org.au Between 6000-7000 people protested in front of Parliament House to say "no" to a new football stadium — costing $715 million — in the heart of the waterfront. Robynne Murphy reports.
(2023-05-13). Webinar: U.S. Hands off Korea. iacenter.org
(2023-05-13). The President of the Republic of Korea's Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements Part 1. The Washington Declaration. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-13). USA Continues to Put Pressure on Turkey. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-13). Guantanamo Prisoner's Graphic Details of U.S. Torture. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-05-13). Play it Again Uncle Sam… Debunked Syrian Chemical Weapons Card in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org The CW card is a complete dud. That Western media are playing it shows that their role is as sinister as mass drug-dealing. | Western media are now
(2023-05-13). Cuba and Vietnam strengthen cooperation in veterinary medicine. plenglish.com Hanoi, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and Vietnam agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine, on the occasion of the visit of Deputy Minister Maury Hechavarría at the head of a delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture (Minag).
(2023-05-13). Cuban cinema and sports will have their room in France. plenglish.com Paris, May 13 (Prensa Latina) A Cuban film festival and the lengthening of the training of Cuban athletes on French soil are among the activities of Cuba Cooperation France (CubaCoop) in the coming months, the association confirmed.
(2023-05-13). Fuel prices unchanged next week in Nicaragua. plenglish.com Managua, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua will keep fuel prices unchanged next week and will once again assume one hundred percent of the increase in fuel prices, according to a report published in the local press.
(2023-05-13). Ukrainian army attacks Luhansk with Storm Shadow missiles. plenglish.com Moscow, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the village of Yubiléinoye, on the outskirts of Luhansk, with a Storm Shadow cruise missile of Anglo-French manufacture, regional authorities reported.
(2023-05-13). UPDATE: Four Russian Aircraft Shot Down Over Bryansk Region (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageUPDATE: Russian forces suffered significant losses in the border Bryansk region on May 13. In total, 2 Mi-8 helicopters, 1 Su-34 fighter bomber and probably a Su-25 were shot down. The pilots were killed. The fire was conducted by the SAM systems from the border areas of the Ukrainian Chernihiv region. | According to preliminary reports two Russian aircraft were shot down over the Russian border Bryansk region on May 13. | A Mi-8 helicopter was likely shot down and crashed in the town of Klintsy.
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces captured Olympic School in the north-west of Bakhmut city; | Russian forces captured several buildings in the Cherema district; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue west of Chaikovskoho street; | Wagner fighters are advancing along Medvedev, Chernyakhovsky and Tolbukhin Streets; | The units of the Russian Ministry of Defense left the heights near Berkhovka and retreated to the Berkhovsky water reservoir; | The AFU slightly advanced sou…
(2023-05-13). Overview Of Russian Strikes On May 13, 2023 : Western Ukraine On Fire. southfront.org 
Smoke over Khmelnitsky | On the night of May 13, Russian forces launched new wave of massive strikes throughout Ukraine. According to…
(2023-05-13). Sandu Lost Battle With Moldovans On Victory Day (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Armed with ardent Russophobia, the servants of the West are trying to fight against any influence of Moscow in the territories of the former Soviet Union. | Zelensky crossed out the memory of the people of his country and canceled Victory Day in Ukraine. Replacing it with Europe Day for the sake of his Western patrons. | Moldova also risks following the path of Ukraine, but pro-Western President Maia Sandu did not dare to take such drastic measures. When asked what is celebrated in…
(2023-05-13). The Only Populists That Billionaires Fund Are Right-Wing Ones. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by The 372-page book that the European Center for Populism Studies published in March 2023,
(2023-05-13). ISIS Cells Destroy Humvee Vehicle, Kill Four American-Backed Fighters In Syria's Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On May 11, four fighters from the United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were killed in the northeastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor in an attack that was attributed to ISIS. | A Humvee armored vehicle that was carrying the fighters was reportedly targeted with an improvised explosive device as it was moving on a road near the town of al-Baghuz in the southeastern Deir Ezzor countryside. All four were killed on the spot. | The slain fighters…
(2023-05-13). Ukraine Used American Decoys With British Storm Shadow Missiles During Strike On Luhansk. southfront.org 
Two Miniature Air Launch Decoys (MALD) sit side-by-side in the munitions storage area on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony) | Ukraine used ADM-160 MALD decoys secretly supplied by the United States during the The attack targeted the Machine Building Plant 100, which…
(2023-05-13). Puerto Ricans Occupy Land To Resist Displacement. popularresistance.org In front of a mural that reads "Only the people save the people," Marisel Robles Gutiérrez stood before a group of elderly adults, to make an announcement: the non-profit organization Comedores Sociales had gained ownership of the abandoned property that they occupied in 2017 by negotiating with a real estate investment company. | With a slightly cracked voice and smiling, she said: "We rescued this building… we gave it life, and thanks to all these years, to all the people who have participated," —she interrupted and placed her hands to her chest— "finally, we can announce today that it is ours."
(2023-05-13). Ukraine Receiving Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles + the Propaganda Storm around Bakhmut. thealtworld.com 
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 13, 2023: | — Russian media space panics over false claims of Ukraine's offensive beginning; | — The trading of territory in Bakhmut is typical of urban combat operations and does not indicate a "momentum shift" until the vector sum of the fighting begins favoring Ukraine rather than Russian forces; | — Additional evidence has surfaced that Ukraine is using some of its best military hardware in and around Bakhmut including German-made self-propelled howitzers, indicating that Russian plans to draw in and destroy Ukraine's best troops and equipment is workin…
(2023-05-13). Big bad Canada pushes to protect profits from Mexico. mronline.org 
The Trudeau government is pressing Mexico to maintain its loosely regulated, pro-capitalist mining policies.
(2023-05-13). May 8 and the rehabilitation of Nazism in Germany. mronline.org 
On 8 and 9 May, Berlin traditionally hosts numerous commemorative events to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe.
(2023-05-13). The Teapot Dome Scandal: When Democracy Worked to Hold the Fat Cats Accountable. scheerpost.com 
In what is now considered run of the mill business in Washington, the Teapot Dome corruption scandal in the 1920s signified a time where politicians and the corporations that bribed them could be brought to justice at the hands of courageous representatives.
(2023-05-13). Prison Can't Prevent Domestic Abuse. Transformative Accountability Programs Can. truthout.org One of the central tenets of the movement to end intimate partner violence is accountability: the idea that people who use violence should be held responsible for their actions. For many in the movement, accountability has been linked to intervention by the criminal legal system. Some anti-violence advocates have argued that those who used violence could best — or only — be held accountable… |
(2023-05-13). China Is Governed In The Interests Of Working People. popularresistance.org In this interview with Global Times, Sara Flounders — a contributing editor to Workers World and a member of our advisory group — shares her analysis of the escalating New Cold War and the US's global hegemonic project. Comparing the West's approach of war, sanctions, coercion and destabilisation with China's vision of a human community with a shared future, Sara observes: | "The very concept of shared future and cooperation has a profound impact. It's not threatening to other countries, and it has the win-win idea, meaning if your economy is growing and our economy is growing, that's better for both…
(2023-05-13). 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 generally conservative Austrian state of Salzburg.
(2023-05-13). Macron's Democracy: Repression and Austerity. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Loffredo reports from Paris for The Grayzone, covering the national uprising against French President Emmanuel Macron's plans to impose neoliberal austerity measures through unpopular pension reforms. Hear from the protest rank-and-file as they describe repression at the hands of militarized police, arbitrary jailing, and their fight against the billionaire president's aggressive rollback of economic…
(2023-05-13). Nicaragua: What We Learned About Agroecology. libya360.wordpress.com Rick Kohn As part of a seminar course at the University of Maryland, students travel to Nicaragua to see firsthand how the country has confronted the challenges of hunger and poverty and achieved food self-sufficiency. At the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture, we have developed a seminar course titled "Sustainable Agriculture and Environment in Nicaragua" offered…
(2023-05-13). Sudan: Hundreds of Thousands in Darfur Displaced by a Conflict that is Swiftly Becoming a Civil War. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni UNHCR staff with refugees from Sudan in Chad. Photo: UNHCR/Colin Delfosse While the national capital Khartoum has seen the most intense battles between the army and the paramilitary RSF, most of the internal displacements are occurring in Darfur due to escalating armed conflict between militias. The region already has most of Sudan's 3.7…
(2023-05-13). UNSC Arria Meeting "Freedom of Religion in Ukraine: Persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church" libya360.wordpress.com Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at Arria-formula meeting of UNSC members "Situation with freedom of religion and belief in Ukraine: persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church" Introductory remarks We welcome all participants of the Arria -formula meeting of UN Security Council member states that we called to draw attention to an unprecedented situation. The canonical…
(2023-05-13). A Series of Climate Catastrophes Have Exacerbated the Debt Ceiling Crisis. truthout.org As President Joe Biden tangles with Republican lawmakers over whether to raise the nation's debt ceiling, a key question looms over the negotiations: When, exactly, will the U.S. government run out of money? No one knows the answer, but one factor is making it harder to pin down: climate change. A barrage of climate-fueled disasters has slowed down the pace of federal tax collection… |
(2023-05-13). Honduras and Chile strengthening bilateral cooperation. plenglish.com The agreement provides the strengthening of the National Geographic System with the use of knowledge transfer in standards and Geonodo technology (web application), so as to guarantee the interoperability of the platforms implemented by the IP, Canal 8 television reported. It also promotes greater use of geographic data and takes advantage of territorial information and transparent access to information by Honduran citizens and institutions. | The pact institutes the donation of the referred web application as a way of guaranteeing the life cycle of the geographic information from the survey through mobile device…
(2023-05-13). Hungary will ban new EU measures against Russia. plenglish.com Stockholm, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Hungary will ban new packages of sanctions against Russia issued by the European Union (EU), as warned here today by the Foreign Minister of that country, Péter Szijjártó.
(2023-05-13). School lunch benefits over a million children in Honduras. plenglish.com During the launching of this initiative, the day before, in the department of Lempira, the head of state added that the program covers 272 of the 298 municipalities of this Central American nation. | She explained that the children receive their food ration distributed by the World Food Program, with the support of district and school directors, as well as the Ministry of Education and parents' association. | In his speech, Castro reported that there are more than one million children in the country without schools or teachers; and some 2,500 kilometers of roads are without financing. | In addition, she referred…
(2023-05-13). Six children wounded as a result of Ukrainian shelling of Lugansk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Six children were injured as a result of the shelling of Lugansk by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as was informed today by the acting head of the Lugansk People's Republic, Leonid Pásechnik.
(2023-05-13). Trial for crimes against humanity in Uruguay ready for sentencing. plenglish.com Montevideo, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The second trial in oral and public format on crimes against humanity committed during the civil-military dictatorship (1973-1985) is ready for sentencing in Uruguay, it was announced today.
(2023-05-13). Venezuela: Cooperation, solidarity and defense with Palestine. plenglish.com with friendly countries in Africa and the region, and ALBA-TCP's | rejection of Israel's aggressions against the Palestinian people, | stood out in the week that closes here today. | The meeting of the Ministers of Defense of the Bolivarian Republic, | Vladimir Padrino, and of Colombia, Ivan Velazquez, ratified the will | of the governments of Nicolas Maduro and Gustavo Petro, respectively, | to advance in the consolidation of the reestablished diplomatic | relations. | Padrino and Velazquez signed a joint declaration on strategic areas of | cooperation in security matters, such as the increase of the Armed | For…
(2023-05-13). The Pentagon Has Been Recolonizing University Campuses. popularresistance.org Once upon a time getting a college degree meant reading classic literature and philosophy, learning about history and politics, studying mathematics and science, learning new languages, and debating the great issues of the day in student forums. | The billionaire class and Pentagon, however, do not want young people to think critically, or to be worldly and idealistic. | They want the university to function as a breeding ground for creation of a docile, technically skilled workforce that they can control, and as a laboratory for the development of new weapons systems and testing ground for those weapons that can…
(2023-05-13). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: New York's Green New Deal. levernews.com After a long hiatus and much demand, we have some good news about good news — our weekly round-up, You Love To See It, is back! This reader-favorite series, exclusively for paid subscribers, is a round-up of progress, victories, and action steps in the fight for a thriving democracy. I'm Keerti Gopal, formerly a Fulbright/National Geographic Fellow in Taiwan and The Lever's new editorial fellow, and I'll be bringing a much-needed dose of optimism to your inbox each week.This week: New York State takes a lead on fossil-fuel phase outs, train and plane riders get some federal backup, workers stand up to Am…
(2023-05-13). Police Unions Are Spitting In The Face Of Solidarity. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-13). The Evolving Movement For Agricultural Worker Rights. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-13). The Murder Of Jordan Neely Abetted By Eric Adams. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-13). The Ugly Truth Behind 'We Buy Ugly Houses'. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-13). Unburnable Carbon In Protected Areas. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-13). Why the Aggressor in Ukraine is America — NOT Russia. theduran.com
(2023-05-13). Judge Napolitano and I Talk jack Teixeira, a Corrupt Department of Justice and Ukraine. sonar21.com 
Judge Napolitano, given his prior experience as a Judge, immediately recognized this miscarriage of justice in the case of Jack Teixeira. There is no acceptable explanation or excuse for the…
(2023-05-13). Health Insurance Claim Denied? popularresistance.org When a health insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, the company generates a file around your claim. All the records associated with your case should be part of your file. This includes documents explaining the reasons your claim was denied. | You have a right to see this file. Federal regulations require most health insurance plans to give people an opportunity to review documents related to their claim for free. So if your insurer talks to your doctor, if a nurse takes notes, or if two people speak about it on the phone, all of those records should be available to you.
(2023-05-13). April 15,2023 – Philosophy and the Struggle for a New Human Future By: Saturday Free School. midwesternmarx.com 
We are publishing a transcript of Dr. Anthony Monteiro's opening remarks from the Saturday Free School's April 15, 2023 session on Hegel's Science of Logic and Artificial Intelligence. The Free School meets every Saturday at 10: 30 AM, and is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Artwork by Serafina Harris I just wanted to say a few things about why Hegel, why we're reading Hegel and how we want to read Hegel and the context for our rea …
(2023-05-13). Beware those who try to discredit Leninism from a "decolonial" angle By: Rainer Shea. midwesternmarx.com 
Capitalism will co-opt anything, so long as it can be used to make profits or to aid its narrative campaigns. It doesn't care about how "left" or "radical" an idea is, all it cares about is its potential utility within the class war. That's where the phenomenon I'm going to talk about comes from: a project by the narrative managers of bourgeois class power to create a controlled opposition. To cultivate a leftism, or even a "communism,&rdquo …
(2023-05-13). We must speak up before the propagandists get their war with China By: John Pilger. midwesternmarx.com 
Where are the voices that speak up against fascism, war, and propaganda, asks renowned journalist John Pilger as he surveys the past decade of dirty tricks perpetrated by the United States and its allies The Congress of American Writers that was held in New York City took a firm stand against fascism and war. Photo: Daily Worker / People's World Archives Speak up. Now.In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They cal …
(2023-05-13). Blocking the Blockade: Venezuela's New Law to Protect Assets Abroad. orinocotribune.com 
The National Assembly (AN) of Venezuela has
(2023-05-13). Colombia: Ex-Paramilitary Leader Exposes High Profile Politicians' Links with Paramilitarism. orinocotribune.com Each new statement made by the former Colombian paramilitary Salvatore Mancuso before the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) digs up dirt on high-profile political personalities in Colombia. On Thursday, May 11, Mancuso, former head of the now extinct paramilitary gang United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), revealed during a Santos made that request…
(2023-05-13). Biden Administration Quietly Backs Israel's Deadly Assault on Gaza. truthout.org It should come as no surprise that the United States has fully backed Israel in its latest assault on Gaza. In the hours before Israel began raining down more bombs on the besieged territory, Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen over the phone. While the readout of their call did not mention what were, at the time, escalating tensions with the Palestinian… |
(2023-05-13). The Non-Stop Western Pillaging of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Andreína Chávez Alava — May 10, 2023 | Venezuelanalysis' Andreína Chávez Alava exposes how Washington's Venezuela policy is fueled by hypocrisy and plundering. | This past week, while the rest of the world looked elsewhere, one of the biggest thefts committed against any country in recent history took place. In one fell swoop, the Biden government greenlighted the plunder of several Venezuelan assets: US-based oil subsidiary CITGO, millions of dollars held in US bank accounts and a state-owned aircraft. | All these assets had been seized or frozen long ago but after recent (extraterritorial) US orders ami…
(2023-05-13). Who Is Behind Canada's State-Level Sinophobia? orinocotribune.com By Timur Fomenko — May 11, 2023 | Ottawa has kicked out a diplomat for 'foreign interference,' but its constant spats with Beijing are themselves instigated from abroad | On Tuesday, China and Canada engaged in a tit-for-tat The claims created a media firestorm in Ottawa after the Canadian Secret Intelligence Servi…
(2023-05-13). Public opinion and imperialism. mronline.org 
A New York Times News Service report reproduced in The Telegraph of Kolkata (May 7), discusses the findings of a global public opinion survey carried out by the Bennett Institute of Public Policy of Cambridge University. These show that the Ukraine conflict had shifted public sentiment "in developed democracies in East Asia and Europe as well as the United States of America, uniting their citizens against both Russia and China and shifting mass opinion in a more pro-American direction".
(2023-05-13). A Year Later, And Still No Reckoning In Shireen Abu Akleh's Death. progressivehub.net VERA SAJRAWI | +972 MAGAZINE…
(2023-05-13). Title 42 Was Inhumane, But So Are Biden's Border Policies. progressivehub.net CAMILO PÉREZ-BUSTILLO | TRUTHOUT…
(2023-05-13). Republicans Know Abortion Bans Are Unpopular. They're Passing Them Anyway. truthout.org With abortion bans becoming increasingly unpopular, Republican-led statehouses are walking a delicate line: Trying to advance bills that would restrict access to the procedure without drawing attention, circumventing normal processes to cram new policies through as legislative sessions come to a close. Last year, Republican lawmakers across the country pushed restriction after restriction in… |
(2023-05-13). Andy Granda: Despedida sin medallas, pero mirando a París (+Video). cubadebate.cu La última jornada del campeonato mundial de judo dejaba para Cuba una sola opción de preseas: el campeón mundial del 2022, Andy Granda (+100 kg), quien se tomó bien en serio el reto y peleó hasta donde sus fuerzas y técnicas le dieron, pero sin poder pasar de un séptimo lugar, que le dio a Cuba el lugar 26 entre 99 naciones participantes.
(2023-05-13). 96% of Mass Shooters Belong To One Group. leecamp.com
(2023-05-13). Leak Shows US‚ÅÑUK Have Boots On Ground In Ukraine. leecamp.com
(2023-05-13). Pakistan Prime Minister Arrested By Thugs. leecamp.com
(2023-05-13). Venezuela's Oil Production Grows 7.4% in April. orinocotribune.com Caracas, May 12, 2023 ( According to the report published on Thursday, May 11, Venezuelan oil production in April was above 800,0…
(2023-05-13). Remembering the 1980 armed uprising against imperalism in Gwangju, Korea. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from Platform News, with thanks. ***** The Gwangju people's uprising was a popular uprising of the people of Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, south Korea, in May 1980, to oppose the fascistic dictatorship and to achieve democratic freedoms and rights. This armed uprising founded a people's commune that lasted for ten days, from 18 …
(2023-05-13). For-Profit Child Care Chains See Opportunity to Monopolize Imperiled Industry. truthout.org On April 18, the Biden administration announced a set of executive orders aimed at mitigating the ongoing crises that have wracked the U.S. child care industry. At first glance, it appeared that President Joe Biden was taking steps toward fulfilling a longtime promise of his campaign and revisiting a priority of his signature (and failed) "Build Back Better" (BBB) initiative. |
(2023-05-13). UKC — Vanessa Beeley — Iraq, Iran, Syria and the commodity bloc. thealtworld.com
(2023-05-13). The work that Tricontinental does: The Nineteenth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
Over the past few years, we have become increasingly alarmed by the serious tensions that have been imposed on the world.
(2023-05-13). Injunction against striking Clarios workers in Toledo, Ohio provokes widespread anger. wsws.org Judge Michael Goulding, a Democrat, issued the pro-company injunction, and the United Auto Workers agreed to limit pickets to five people per entrance.
(2023-05-13). Alliance Interiors workers speak out following workplace death: "This should have never happened!" wsws.org Workers at the Alliance plant reported that a similar incident almost happened prior to Pablo's death.
(2023-05-13). Lula government embraces "forever COVID" in Brazil after WHO scraps coronavirus public health emergency. wsws.org The Lula government welcomed last Friday's WHO decision and is acting as if the pandemic is over.
(2023-05-13). Stanford staff stop masking during Long COVID clinical trial, prompting some participants to quit study. wsws.org The notion that medical professionals would suddenly stop masking around patients with Long COVID can only be understood within the larger context of the abandonment of all COVID safety measures in the US to ensure the continuing enrichment of the ruling class.
(2023-05-13). Jordan Neely's murder on the New York City subway and the terminal crisis of capitalism. wsws.org Daniel Penny was charged Friday with second-degree manslaughter ten days after he killed the 30-year-old homeless man with a chokehold.
(2023-05-13). Australia: At Port Kembla protest, unions and pseudo-left set a nationalist trap for anti-war sentiment. wsws.org Attendees looking for a perspective through which they can advance a fight against war will have been sorely disappointed by the official line advanced by speakers at the rally.
(2023-05-13). Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan released on bail amid mass protests; authorities vow to jail him again. wsws.org The government has responded to the Supreme Court's striking down of Kahn's arrest and his subsequent release on bail with great anger and threats, setting the stage for an intensification of the political crisis.
(2023-05-13). After Title 42: Biden steps up deadly violence, repression at southern border. wsws.org The brutal and anti-democratic policies of both capitalist parties, in defiance of international laws guaranteeing asylum rights, have produced a nightmare scene at the southern border.
(2023-05-13). Australian Labor budget outlines record military spending. wsws.org Labor is presiding over the largest military build-up since World War II. While this week's budget allocated record defence spending, far more is to come.
(2023-05-13). Turkey heads to critical elections in shadow of NATO-Russia war. wsws.org Opposition candidate Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu's campaign against Russia underlines how workers' social aspirations and opposition to war find no expression in the official election campaign.
(2023-05-13). Coup prospects overshadow Thailand elections. wsws.org Declining economic conditions and attacks on democratic rights are driving mass anger among Thai workers and young people.
(2023-05-13). New York Congressman and serial liar George Santos indicted on 13 federal charges. wsws.org The 34 year-old freshman Republican is accused of several financial crimes, including embezzling money from campaign contributors and fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits for over a year.
(2023-05-13). Fumes force evacuation of Stellantis Mack Avenue plant in Detroit. wsws.org The incident follows the issuance of yet another fine against Stellantis by state of Michigan environmental authorities for spreading paint solvent odors into the neighborhood.
(2023-05-13). David Harvey on capital, theory, and becoming a Marxist. youtube.com For fifty years David Harvey has written and lectured on Capital, becoming one of the world's foremost Marx scholars.
(2023-05-13). El boxeador cubano Yoenlis Hernández cumplió su sueño de convertirse en bicampeón mundial. cubadebate.cu Yoenlis Hernández (75 kg) validó el sueño de retener su faja de hace dos años y colocar a Cuba entre los países con monarcas en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo de Taskent 2023.En la primera jornada dedicada a las finales el camagàºeyano aventajó 5-0 al brasileño Wanderlei Pereira en otra demostración de la jerarquía.
(2023-05-13). Estudio revela que más de 5 000 niños y adolescentes han muerto por sobredosis de fentanilo en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Un estudio de la Escuela de Medicina de Yale reveló que más de 5.000 niños y adolescentes han muerto en EE.UU. en las últimas dos décadas por sobredosis con fentanilo.
(2023-05-13). Inés María Chapman chequea situación del abasto de agua en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Inés María Champan, vice primera ministra, chequeó en Santiago de Cuba la situación del abastecimiento del agua, en una reunión sostenida con la máximas autoridades del territorio, presidentes de los Consejos Populares y delegados municipales. Gerardo Ginarte, titular de Recursos Hidráulicos ° informó el estado crítico de los depósitos.
(2023-05-13). Límites de la Inteligencia artificial. globalizacion.ca Es muy fácil responder por cuáles serán los límites de la IA: el Capital seguirá extrayendo plusvalía y seguirá reproduciéndose, las naciones armadas seguirán arruinando a sus colonias, se seguirá masacrando a los pobres y matando a las mujeres, jamás…
(2023-05-13). Tratados de comercio digital no pueden impedir transparencia sobre IA. globalizacion.ca La utilización de tratados de comercio digital para regulación de inteligencia artificial, además de dispositivos que puedan impedir su transparencia amerita mayor atención de los Estados Latinoamericanos. | Hace unas semanas se publicó el informe AI Index 2023, una publicación que…
(2023-05-13). National Citizens Inquiry: Canada's Response to COVID-19. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-13). Call for Solidarity from the #EkoniAci Movement! Blockade at KM 16! itsgoingdown.org Call for solidarity with Indigenous anti-logging blockade. Originally posted to Montreal Counter-Info. In order to enforce the moratorium on logging on their territory, Nitaskinan, members of the Atikamekw of Manawan are currently setting up a new blockade. It is located at km 16 on the road to Manawan, north of St-Michel-des-Saints. Logging companies have been…
(2023-05-13). SM28 Dissolves: A Balance Sheet. itsgoingdown.org
(2023-05-13). Betraying the White Race in the 21st Century. itsgoingdown.org Reflections on contemporary revolt, social movements, and racial dynamics within them from a reading group in so-called Minneapolis, MN. The following reflections have been prompted by the Race Treason Discussion Group, a group that met weekly in Minneapolis beginning in the Summer of 2022. The group aimed to analyze the dynamics of largely non-black radical…
(2023-05-13). Indigenous Resistance in Mexico, Border Militarization, and the End of Title 42. itsgoingdown.org On this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we look at the Mexican state's targeting of Indigenous resistance movements and communities, specifically the cases of political prisoners Fidencio Aldama and Miguel Peralta, and how this relates to the militarization of borders across so-called North America. As a recent article on It's Going Down wrote: …
(2023-05-13). India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party suffers blow in Karnataka State elections. peoplesdispatch.org The opposition Indian National Congress (INC) won a decisive victory in the southern State of Karnataka defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP in a keenly-watched election…
(2023-05-13). Communist-backed student movement emerges as leading force in in Greek university elections. peoplesdispatch.org Panspoudastiki KS, which is backed by the Communist Youth of Greece, won 19,632 votes, securing over 35.04% of the total votes polled for the student unions of 266 universities across Greece on May 10…
(2023-05-13). Fighting between Sudanese army and RSF has disastrous impact in Darfur as hundreds of thousands are displaced. peoplesdispatch.org While the national capital Khartoum has seen the most intense battles between the army and the paramilitary RSF, most of the internal displacements are occurring in Darfur due to escalating armed conflict between militias. The region already has most of Sudan's 3.7 million Internally Displaced Persons…
(2023-05-13). Saturday 5/13: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Abbas 36" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-13). Did L.A. Valley College award Fake Degrees? indybay.org Did Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department award fake degrees to inflate success stats? Multiple documents suggest they may have.
(2023-05-13). US corporations in the wings for post-war Ukraine. indybay.org The IMF granted large loans to the invaded country and enforces the so-called neoliberal "Washington Consensus"[1]. In a major privatization campaign, the Ukrainian government is selling off state assets. U.S. corporations such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Halliburton participate in negotiations to take over the oil and gas industry of the Eastern European country.
(2023-05-13). Militarization and rearmament must be confronted. indybay.org Mysticism always fertilizes the political through its transcending power. What is meant by this is that it not only points beyond the status quo, but also questions the conditions in their foundations and overall architecture. In this respect, mystical thinking always introduces a hint of how things could be and perhaps should be.
(2023-05-13). LIVE: Prayer Action at Paiute's Peehee Mu'huh /Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org For the second time in a month, Paiute elders are blocking the construction of a lithium mine on the Paiute Massacre Site with prayer in northern Nevada. Elders are calling for people to "Come help us in a good way, stand up and be strong." "We are where an important ceremony is happening today. We are in peaceful prayer," a Paiute elder said as the teepee went up this morning at 6 a.m., at Peehee Mu'juh, Thacker Pass. The teepee is symbolic to the Paiute people and Lakota people. "We are connected through the very sacred ceremony, the Ghost Dance."
(2023-05-13). Wednesday 5/10: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org the outdoor amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco…
(2023-05-13). Saturday 5/13: Pachamama's Day walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-05-13). The Teapot Dome Scandal: When Democracy Worked to Hold the Fat Cats Accountable. scheerpost.com In what is now considered run of the mill business in Washington, the Teapot Dome corruption scandal in the 1920s signified a time where politicians and the corporations that bribed them could be brought to justice at the hands of courageous representatives.
(2023-05-13). The Only Populists that Billionaires Fund are Right-wingers. dissidentvoice.org The 372-page book that the European Center for Populism Studies published in March 2023, The Impacts of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Right-wing Populism in Europe, opens its Chapter (p. 200-209) on "The Russia-Ukraine War and Right-Wing Populism in Latvia" by saying something that has broad applicability across all U.S.-and-allied nations, Right-wing populism, and …
(2023-05-13). Big online FRSO fundraiser set for May 25. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — A major online fundraising evert featuring Frank Chapman – of the FRSO Central Committee and Executive Director of National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression – will take place on the evening of May 25. The event, which will also feature Labor Commission Chair Cherrene Horazuk and Standing Committee member Fern Figueroa is part of the $130,000 fund drive that will help FRSO expand its national office and put more full-time organizers in the field. | The event is set for Thursday May 25, 5 p.m. Pacific, 6 p.m. Mountain, 7 p.m. Central and d 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Register for Zo…
(2023-05-13). Philippines: U.S. builds secret military facilities in Ilocos Norte. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following article from the journal of the Communist party of the Philippines, Ang Bayan ("The People"). | American soldiers, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), are rushing to build its military bases in Barangay Bobon, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. This location is not among those announced by the Marcos government where the US will build facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). | The U.S. claimed 30 hectares of land to position 40 howitzer cannons. There are buildings that American soldiers themselves admit are used for monitorin…
(2023-05-13). °Ni condenado, ni perseguido! Solidaridad con Miguel Peralta. indybay.org Mensaje de Fidencio Aldama en solidaridad con Miguel Peralta…
(2023-05-13). Monday 5/15: Hearing: Stop SF Mayor Breed From Union Busting & Attacking The Civil Service Merit System. indybay.org SF City Hall Rm 400 | San Francisco…
(2023-05-13). Webinar: U.S. Hands off Korea. iacenter.org
(2023-05-13). African Catholic Bishops Urge G7 Action on Debt, Bank Reform and Aid to Navigate Africa Crises. indybay.org Africa Faith Leaders Urge Passage of New York Taxpayers and International Debt Crises Protection Act (S4747, A2970)…
(2023-05-13). Saturday 5/13: Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. indybay.org SATURDAY MAY 13, 2PM at 518 Valencia, San Francisco to SATURDAY MAY 13, 2PM at 518 Valencia, San Francisco to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba.
(2023-05-13). 'Stand Together'— Far-right silences trans and Black lawmakers, cannot silence the masses. liberationnews.org Elected officials representing oppressed communities area being systematically attacked.
(2023-05-13). Friday 5/12: Empowering People of Color Open Mic. indybay.org Our Empowering People of Color Open Mic will take place at La Peña Cultural Center, located at 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2023-05-13). OEA Claremont Middle School Strike Picket to Stop Building Trades Workers from Crossing Lines. indybay.org Dozens of OEA striking teachers and community supporters picketed to shut down a construction project at the Claremont Middle School. Most unions walked but the UBC Carpenters worked behind the picket lines…
(2023-05-13). Striking Writers Guild Member Boots Riley Shout Out To Striking OEA Teachers. indybay.org Oakland film maker and musician Boots Riley gave a shout out to striking OEA teachers supporting their struggle.
(2023-05-13). The myth of affordable housing is demolished by "minimum income requirements" indybay.org 2008 Protest In Front Of The California Hotel By Tenants Facing Illegal Evictions By The John Stewart Company & the dissolved Oakland Community Housing, Inc. Photo by Lydia Gans.
(2023-05-13). Why Can't I Question Capitalism without Being Called a "Socialist"? dissidentvoice.org "The essence of capitalism is to turn nature into commodities and commodities into capital." (Michael Parenti) For as long as I've been writing, giving public talks, and all that, I have offered informed critiques of capitalism. For as long as I've been offering informed critiques of capitalism, I get replies like this: "I suppose you …
(2023-05-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-13). 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,…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 7 benefits of regular physical activity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Fitness training balances five elements of good health. Your overall exercise plan should include aerobic fitness, strength training, core exercises, balance training, and flexibility and stretching. It isn't necessary to fit each of these elements into every fitness session, but including them in your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life. Exercise…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). 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…
(2023-05-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-13). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-13). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-13). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-13). Google: Stop Aiding Abortion Prosecutors. indybay.org Google went back on its commitment to keep abortion-seekers safe…
(2023-05-13). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…
(2023-05-13). Bd elections are coming to KPFA this summer & it matters-At stake is KPFA's anti-war stanc. indybay.org Elections are coming at KPFA and Pacifica and one issue is the future of KPFA and Pacifica's historic anti-war stance. The management and news department of KPFA have been pushing for more militarization in the Ukraine and around the world. It is time that KPFA stand against militarism and war and members of KPFA will have a choice this coming election. The management has also unilaterally closed down the First Apprenticeship Program which allowed oppressed communities to get training that they can't get any place else.
(2023-05-13). Tuesday 5/16: Down with Biden/Trump Persecution of Immigrants! No Human Being is Illegal! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-05-13). Charter Schools Are Not State Actors. dissidentvoice.org Eleven months ago a critical education case came before the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in North Carolina (Peltier v. Charter Day Sch., Inc., 37 F.4th 104, 116, 4th Cir. 2022). A main issue in the case pertains to the dress code at "Charter Day School" in Leland, North Carolina, specifically, whether the privately-operated …
(2023-05-13). Jennifer Pupo, Natalia de Calendario y la actuación como un modo de vida. cubadebate.cu Jennifer Pupo siempre quiso ser parte de Calendario. No quedó en el casting de la primera temporada, pero se puso súper contenta cuando la llamaron para la segunda. "Lo que más me atrajo de Natalia fue todo lo que esta muchacha defendía, cómo se manejaba en la vida, cómo era su relación con el resto. Cuando leía el guion solo pensaba en que era un personaje bueno, poderoso, terrenal, con mucha fuerza interna y externa".
(2023-05-13). Visita La Habana Buque Escuela "Simón Bolívar" cubadebate.cu En horas de la mañana de este sábado 13 de mayo arribó al Puerto de La Habana el Buque Escuela "Simón Bolívar" de la Armada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. Durante la entrada al puerto fueron disparadas 21 salvas desde la nave visitante como saludo a la Nación.
(2023-05-13). Andy Granda: Despedida sin medallas, pero mirando a París (+Video). cubadebate.cu La última jornada del campeonato mundial de judo dejaba para Cuba una sola opción de preseas: el campeón mundial del 2022, Andy Granda (+100 kg), quien se tomó bien en serio el reto y peleó hasta donde sus fuerzas y técnicas le dieron, pero sin poder pasar de un séptimo lugar, que le dio a Cuba el lugar 26 entre 99 naciones participantes.
(2023-05-13). Devuelven a Cuba 24 migrantes migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco. cubadebate.cu El Servicio de Guardacostas de EEUU realizó este sábado la devolucion de 24 personas por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa, quienes habían salido ilegalmente del país y posteriormente interceptados en el mar.Con estos 21 hombres y tres mujeres suman 2617 retornados por ese servicio en 42 operaciones de este tipo en 2023.
(2023-05-13). Díaz-Canel evalúa en Pinar del Río estrategias adoptadas ante la actual situación económica. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, evalúa hoy en Pinar del Río las estrategias adoptadas en enero último para enfrentar la actual situación económica del país e impulsar el desarrollo de la provincia, en pos del bienestar de la población.
(2023-05-13). El boxeador cubano Yoenlis Hernández cumplió su sueño de convertirse en bicampeón mundial. cubadebate.cu Yoenlis Hernández (75 kg) validó el sueño de retener su faja de hace dos años y colocar a Cuba entre los países con monarcas en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo de Taskent 2023.En la primera jornada dedicada a las finales el camagàºeyano aventajó 5-0 al brasileño Wanderlei Pereira en otra demostración de la jerarquía.
(2023-05-13). Estudio revela que más de 5 000 niños y adolescentes han muerto por sobredosis de fentanilo en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Un estudio de la Escuela de Medicina de Yale reveló que más de 5.000 niños y adolescentes han muerto en EE.UU. en las últimas dos décadas por sobredosis con fentanilo.
(2023-05-13). Inés María Chapman chequea situación del abasto de agua en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Inés María Champan, vice primera ministra, chequeó en Santiago de Cuba la situación del abastecimiento del agua, en una reunión sostenida con la máximas autoridades del territorio, presidentes de los Consejos Populares y delegados municipales. Gerardo Ginarte, titular de Recursos Hidráulicos ° informó el estado crítico de los depósitos.
(2023-05-13). Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos realiza casi 10 000 arrestos por día (+Video). cubadebate.cu En los siete días previos a la finalización de la política migratoria del Título 42, la Patrulla Fronteriza de EE.UU. realizó un promedio de casi 10.000 arrestos diarios de migrantes indocumentados.
(2023-05-13). Reto viral: øQué número se esconde detrás de la interrogante? cubadebate.cu En la imagen del reto viral se aprecian dos triángulos y cada uno con tres dígitos. El primero cuenta con los siguientes números 81, 18 y 9. Mientras que el segundo triángulo tiene estos números: 88, 11 y una interrogante. Debes encontrar precisamente el valor de esa interrogante. Déjanos saber en los comentarios la respuesta correcta.
(2023-05-13). Saturday 5/13: Climate Chaos: An Existential Crisis. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | also by ZOOM Please register in advance at | bit.ly/ClimateChaos-230506 | to receive your personal link to participate in this event online…
(2023-05-13). Thursday 5/18: Rally To Stop The San Francisco Laguna Honda Discharges Defend Laguna Honda Hospital. indybay.org 375 Laguna Honda Blvd across from Forrest Hill Muni Station | San Francisco…
(2023-05-13). Friday 5/19: SF Speak Out At SF Chinese Consulate- Hands Off Namibian Labor Lawyer Beukes & Miners. indybay.org San Francisco Chinese Consulate | Laguna and Geary St. | San Francisco…
(2023-05-13). On Khader Adnan's Hunger Strike. dissidentvoice.org The story of the ongoing Nakba is the story of Khader Adnan, who spent eight years of his life in Israeli prison without charge or trial and died last week on hunger strike in solitary confinement.
(2023-05-13). OPENING THE FRONT LINE AGAINST APARTHEID! A celebration of the mass strikes of 1973. indybay.org There will be an international panel on the 1973 anniversary of the South Africa Duban worker uprising against the apartheid regime.
(2023-05-13). Russia Launched Another Wave Of Missile Strikes On AFU Rears. southfront.org
(2023-05-13). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 15 Howitzers, Combat Vehicles (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 | Between May 4 and 13, Russian news sources shared videos documenting 15 recent strikes with Lancet loitering munitions against military equipment Kiev forces in the special military operation zone. | The pinpoint strikes destroyed or damaged the following pieces of military equipment: | Five…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Donbass On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeevka; | The AFU advanced in the north of Bakhmut and pushed back the Russian Army from the Chasov Yar-Bakhmut road; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western parts of Bakhmut city;…
(2023-05-13). Islamic Jihad, Allies Launched More Than 1,200 Rockets From Gaza (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the PIJ military media. | The number of rockets and mortar shells fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other armed factions in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel's Operation Shield and Arrow reportedly exceeded 1,200 on May 13. | The last wave of rocket attacks targeted several Israeli settlements and towns around Gaza, wounding at least three people near Shokeda. | In its latest update, Israel's Magen David Adom ambulance service said that t…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Syria On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 13, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province; | On May 11, a PKK commander reportedly was killed by Turkish drone attack south of Ain al-Arab; | Only the withdrawal of US troops from the occupied territories of Syria will ensure the return of the population of the region to peaceful life, according to the Moscow and Damascus joint s…
(2023-05-13). Global Britain and King Charles' Great Reset. southfront.org
(2023-05-13). Hezbollah Leader Says Israel Failed To Isolate Islamic Jihad In Gaza. southfront.org Hezbollah Secretary-General Hasan Nasrallah as seen during his speech on May 12 on al-Manar TV. | Israel has failed to isolate the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and to cause sedition within the resistance in the Gaza Strip, Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, said on May 12. | Nasrallah made the remarks during a ceremony organized to commemorate senior Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddin, who died in Syria seven years ago."Benjamin Netanyahu aims to escape internal div…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 13, the AFU shot down two Russian Mi-8 helicopters, a Su-34 fighter bomber and probably a Su-25 near Klintsy; | On May 12, Russian Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Dzhankoy district in Crimea; | Russian forces struck military targets in Zhytomyr; | Russian forces struck military targets in Mykolaiv; | Russian forces struck military targets in Gulyai-Pole; | Russian forces struck military targets in Kramatorsk-Slavyansk region; | Russian forces struck military targets i…
(2023-05-13). Sandu Lost Battle With Moldovans On Victory Day (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Armed with ardent Russophobia, the servants of the West are trying to fight against any influence of Moscow in the territories of the former Soviet Union. | Zelensky crossed out the memory of the people of his country and canceled Victory Day in Ukraine. Replacing it with Europe Day for the sake of his Western patrons. | Moldova also risks following the path of Ukraine, but pro-Western President Maia Sandu did not dare to take such drastic measures. When asked what is celebrated in…
(2023-05-13). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces captured Olympic School in the north-west of Bakhmut city; | Russian forces captured several buildings in the Cherema district; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue west of Chaikovskoho street; | Wagner fighters are advancing along Medvedev, Chernyakhovsky and Tolbukhin Streets; | The units of the Russian Ministry of Defense left the heights near Berkhovka and retreated to the Berkhovsky water reservoir; | The AFU slightly advanced sou…
(2023-05-13). The Only Populists That Billionaires Fund Are Right-Wing Ones. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by The 372-page book that the European Center for Populism Studies published in March 2023,
(2023-05-13). UPDATE: Four Russian Aircraft Shot Down Over Bryansk Region (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size imageUPDATE: Russian forces suffered significant losses in the border Bryansk region on May 13. In total, 2 Mi-8 helicopters, 1 Su-34 fighter bomber and probably a Su-25 were shot down. The pilots were killed. The fire was conducted by the SAM systems from the border areas of the Ukrainian Chernihiv region. | According to preliminary reports two Russian aircraft were shot down over the Russian border Bryansk region on May 13. | A Mi-8 helicopter was likely shot down and crashed in the town of Klintsy.
(2023-05-13). Overview Of Russian Strikes On May 13, 2023 : Western Ukraine On Fire. southfront.org Smoke over Khmelnitsky | On the night of May 13, Russian forces launched new wave of massive strikes throughout Ukraine. According to…
(2023-05-13). ISIS Cells Destroy Humvee Vehicle, Kill Four American-Backed Fighters In Syria's Deir Ezzor. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On May 11, four fighters from the United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were killed in the northeastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor in an attack that was attributed to ISIS. | A Humvee armored vehicle that was carrying the fighters was reportedly targeted with an improvised explosive device as it was moving on a road near the town of al-Baghuz in the southeastern Deir Ezzor countryside. All four were killed on the spot. | The slain fighters…
(2023-05-13). Ukraine Used American Decoys With British Storm Shadow Missiles During Strike On Luhansk. southfront.org Two Miniature Air Launch Decoys (MALD) sit side-by-side in the munitions storage area on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony) | Ukraine used ADM-160 MALD decoys secretly supplied by the United States during the The attack targeted the Machine Building Plant 100, which…
(2023-05-13). The President of the Republic of Korea's Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements Part 1. The Washington Declaration. journal-neo.org
(2023-05-13). USA Continues to Put Pressure on Turkey. journal-neo.org
(2023-05-13). Guantanamo Prisoner's Graphic Details of U.S. Torture. strategic-culture.org
(2023-05-13). Play it Again Uncle Sam… Debunked Syrian Chemical Weapons Card in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org The CW card is a complete dud. That Western media are playing it shows that their role is as sinister as mass drug-dealing. | Western media are now
(2023-05-13). Martyrdom of Sheikh Khader Adnan after 86 days of hunger strike: latest target of Israeli assassinations. workers.org Published by Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, May 1, 2023. Sheikh Khader Adnan Sheikh Khader Adnan, Palestinian prisoner, hunger striker and resistance leader, was martyred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, after 86 days of hunger strike demanding his freedom. Adnan, 45, was married to Randa . . . |
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] Sudan's health-care system is in danger of collapse. thelancet.com On April 15, 2023, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces erupted in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. Current estimates indicate that more than 420 people have died and more than 3700 have been injured in the time since, and the death toll is expected to rise.1 The UN World Food Programme temporarily suspended its operations in Sudan after three World Food Programme staff members died and two others were injured during the conflict.
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] Beyond the dichotomy of drug regulations and prohibitions. thelancet.com Based on observations around the US opioid crisis and cannabis legalisation in Uruguay, Kasia Malinowska-Sempruch and Diederik Lohman made a call to the public health community to challenge drug prohibition.1 It remains unspecified whether the call suggests legalising all drugs internationally or refers to advocating for evidence-based drug policy. The US opioid epidemic, related to legal prescription drugs in a specific geopolitical context, has health outcomes which differ from those of cannabis or other drugs.
(2023-05-13). Correspondence] WHO releases Health Inequality Data Repository. thelancet.com On April 20, 2023, WHO released the largest global collection of publicly available inequality data with the launch of the Health Inequality Data Repository.1 As members of the technical team developing the resource, we highlight its potential contribution to advancing health equity by creating opportunities for health inequality monitoring, including tracking progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
(2023-05-13). Cuban cinema and sports will have their room in France. plenglish.com Paris, May 13 (Prensa Latina) A Cuban film festival and the lengthening of the training of Cuban athletes on French soil are among the activities of Cuba Cooperation France (CubaCoop) in the coming months, the association confirmed.
(2023-05-13). Cuban President praised Cirilo's gold medal in the World Cup. plenglish.com Havana, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated canoeist Yarisleidis Cirilo for the gold medal she won at the Canoeing World Cup – canoe and kayak – in Szeged, Hungary.
(2023-05-13). Fuel prices unchanged next week in Nicaragua. plenglish.com Managua, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua will keep fuel prices unchanged next week and will once again assume one hundred percent of the increase in fuel prices, according to a report published in the local press.
(2023-05-13). Russian cosmonauts complete new spacewalk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Russian cosmonauts Serguei Prokopiev and Dimitri Petelin completed this Saturday a new extravehicular walk out of the International Space Station (ISS), the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) informed.
(2023-05-13). Venezuela Cooperation and defending the Palestinian people. plenglish.com Caracas, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's cooperation and solidarity with friendly countries in Africa and the region, and ALBA-TCP's rejection of Israel's aggressions against the Palestinian people, stood out in the week that ends today.