(2023-06-19). Jujuy rises up against repression and regressive reforms. peoplesdispatch.org 
The province led by conservative Governor Gerardo Morales has been rocked by mass protests against the reform of the constitution which undermines Indigenous rights and the right to protest…
(2023-06-19). Israeli forces kill five Palestinians, including 15-year-old, in Jenin raid. peoplesdispatch.org Close to a 100 Palestinians were wounded in the raid. Israeli forces shot at ambulances and paramedics and tried to prevent them from reaching the injured and providing medical attention…
(2023-06-19). Climate change is intensifying humanitarian crisis in war-affected Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org A fact sheet prepared by SIPRI and NUPI warns that the climate crisis in Yemen needs urgent international attention as competition over scarce water resources and fertile land may jeopardize the possibility of peace in the country…
(2023-06-19). One in five children in Pakistan is suffering from wasting, says UNOCHA report. peoplesdispatch.org 
10.5 million people in 43 vulnerable districts of the country are facing acute food insecurity. Within this population, around 2.1 million individuals are in the emergency phase, while 8.4 million are in the crisis phase…
(2023-06-19). Russia won't let Ukraine be a bleeding wound. peoplesdispatch.org NATO expected the Ukrainian forces to punch through key Russian fortifications by now. In reality, they are struggling to get anywhere near the sprawling layered fortifications and in that desperate attempt, are taking massive losses…
(2023-06-19). Socialist Party of Zambia president Fred M'membe faces threat of arrest. peoplesdispatch.org A warrant was issued against Socialist Party President Fred M'membe without any of the proper formalities being followed. He said that the police, in collaboration with ruling UPND cadre drafted into the State House security, intended to "abduct" him…
(2023-06-19). A War Like No Other in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Biden's strategy is clear enough now after well more than a year of conflict; what he has been sending to Ukraine jumped from helmets and uniforms to F-16s in only 15 months and shows no signs of stopping. The problem is U.S. weapons are never enough for victory and always "just enough" to allow the battle to go on until then next round. If the Ukrainians think they are playing the U.S. for suckers for free arms they best check who is really paying for everything, in blood.
(2023-06-19). A Compassionate Spy… How an American Spy for the Soviets Saved the World From an Atomic Holocaust. strategic-culture.org Dave Lindorff's film, A Compassionate Spy, explains much of why the world is facing an abysmal situation today. | Toward the end of World War Two, the U.S. leadership had plans to use their newly developed atomic weapon not against Nazi Germany or Japan, but rather primarily to destroy the Soviet Union. A new documentary film, A Compassionate Spy, tells how that abomination against world peace was prevented. | In this interview, award-winning journalist Dave Lindorff who co-produced the movie reveals the background and nerve-racking details of this little-known spy story. | A young American physicist named Ted…
(2023-06-19). Ministro británico dice que está bien que Ucrania ataque el interior de Rusia. strategic-culture.org Qué hay detrás de los comentarios del ministro de relaciones exteriores del Reino Unido y øqué podemos esperar de la OTAN en el largo plazo? Escalada, Escalada y más Escalada. | øQué hay detrás de los comentarios del ministro de relaciones exteriores del Reino Unido y qué podemos esperar de la OTAN a largo plazo? Escalada, Escalada y más Escalada. | Mucho se ha conversado sobre la guerra en Ucrania en semanas recientes acerca de llevarla al siguiente nivel. Para la OTAN y las elites occidentales se trata de una progresión natural basada en políticas mal dirigidas e ideas que han sido llevadas a cabo…
(2023-06-19). Emergence of a New Non-Alignment. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-06-19). An Unfolding Tragedy: The Impossibility of Doing 'Anything Other'. strategic-culture.org The conditions that gave rise to the golden era that created the 'Comfort Generation' no longer are available, Alastair Crooke writes. | The Tragedy that besets the West today consists, on the one hand, of the sheer impossibility for it to continue doing what it has been doing — yet matched only by its impossibility to do anything other. | Why is this so? It is because the conditions that gave rise to the golden era that created the 'Comfort Generation' no longer are available: Zero interest credit, zero inflation, a colluding media, and cheap energy 'subsidising' a shrinking and increasingly sclerotic manu…
(2023-06-19). Ecuador: Armed Attack Leaves Six Dead in Guayaquil. telesurenglish.net On Monday, a new armed attack in southern Guayaquil left at least six dead and six wounded. It is the second massacre so far this month in the Ecuadorian city. | RELATED: | It was apparently a settling of scores between gangs, said the police chief of the southern district of Guayaquil, Colonel Marcelo Castillo, in statements to the press. | According to the colonel, a black vehicle arrived during the early hours of Monda…
(2023-06-19). UN Adopts First Treaty to Protect the High Seas. telesurenglish.net The United Nations (UN) on Monday adopted the first world treaty for the protection of the high seas and the preservation of marine biodiversity in international waters. | RELATED: | UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the formal approval of the text, noting that member states "have injected new life and hope to give the ocean a fighting chance." | The adoption of the agreement, which was reached by con…
(2023-06-19). Uganda Police Arrest Suspected Collaborators in School Massacre. telesurenglish.net Ugandan authorities reported on Monday the arrest of 20 people suspected of collaborating in last week's massacre in western Uganda by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State. | RELATED: | Police spokesman Fred Enanga said "twenty arrests have been made of suspected ADF collaborators" in Friday's attack at Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese district. A total of 42 peopl…
(2023-06-19). Shooting at Brazilian School Leaves One Young Woman Dead. telesurenglish.net On Monday, a former student of the Helena Kolody School shot at the people who were in this public institution, where he killed a young woman and wounded another student. | RELATED: | "It is with great sadness and indignation that I receive the news of the attack on Helena Kolody School in Cambe in the state of Parana," President Lula da Silva said. | "Another young life taken by hatred and violence that we can n…
(2023-06-19). 1,300 Migrants Arrive on the Island of Lampedusa in Italy. telesurenglish.net On Monday, around 1,300 migrants are overcrowding the reception center on the island of Lampedusa, the closest Italian territory to the northern coasts of Africa, following a new wave of boats that arrived in the past 48 hours. | RELATED: | At least twelve vessels were intercepted last night, with a total of 691 migrants on board. They had departed from Zuwarah in Libya and Sfax in Tunisia. Consequently, the reception ce…
(2023-06-19). Argentine Police Attacked Protesters in Jujuy. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Human Rights Secretary Horacio Pietragalla Corti traveled to Jujuy to verify the situation in this Argentine province after the police harshly repressed thousands of citizens who protested in Purmamarca. | RELATED: | On June 15, Jujuy's constituent convention approved a reform of the provincial Constitution that limits the right of citizens to protest and gives the State the power to recognize community possession of Indigenous l…
(2023-06-19). Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Monday, at least three Palestinians were killed and dozens injured by Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. | RELATED: | During clashes, Khaled Asa'she, 21, Ahmad Saqer, 15, and Qassam Abu Serreyeh, 29, were killed, and 29 Palestinians were injured, including six in serious condition. | Eyewitnesses said that an Israeli army force backed by drones and helicopters stormed the city and the adjacent re…
(2023-06-19). Cuban President Diaz-Canel Arrives in Italy. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Minister Plenipotentiary Umberto Vattani received Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who arrived in Rome as part of a four-day tour that includes Italy, France and Serbia. | RELATED: | On June 16, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin will receive Diaz-Canel and Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez. | After the visit to the Vatican, the Cuban leader will meet with the Italian President Se…
(2023-06-19). Cautious Calm in Sudan's Capital as New Truce Comes Into Effect. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Sudan's capital Khartoum witnessed a cautious calm as a new humanitarian truce between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) became effective. | RELATED: | Both the Sudanese army and the RSF announced their agreement to the new 72-hour truce mediated by Saudi Arabia and the United States. Armed clashes had stopped and warplanes activity significantly declined since the truce went into effec…
(2023-06-19). Israel to Ease Process for Expanding West Bank Settlements. telesurenglish.net During a weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Israeli government authorized pro-settlement Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to assume main responsibility for settlement planning and construction in the West Bank, and shortened political approval process for settlement planning and construction that had been in place for 25 years. | RELATED: | The Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh said that Palestine re…
(2023-06-19). Russia Continues to Inflict Casualties on NATO-Trained Soldiers. telesurenglish.net In an interview published in the newspaper Rossíiskaya Gazeta on Monday, Sergei Naryshkin, the director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), claimed that the defensive capabilities of Ukraine are being severely diminished by the Russian army. | RELATED: | "The death of a considerable number of NATO-trained soldiers and the destruction of foreign military equipment will undermine the Ukrainian…
(2023-06-19). Guatemalan Presidential Candidates Close Campaigns. telesurenglish.net Over the weekend, the main candidates for the Presidency of Guatemala closed their campaigns with a view to the elections to be held on June 25. | RELATED: | "Give me the benefit of the doubt. You gave your vote to three men who held office and have let you down for the last 12 years," he said. | the candidate Sandra Torres, who promised to restore the social programs that worked during the administration of her deceased…
(2023-06-19). Cuban President Diaz-Canel to Meet With Pope Francis. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel will hold meetings with Pope Francis and Italian Head of State Sergio Mattarella, as part of a tour of Europe from June 20 to 24. | RELATED: | The Pope's audience with Diaz-Canel will be strictly private and will take place a few days after Francis was discharged after spending nine days hospitalized for an abdominal hernia operation. | While for his interview with Mattarella, the Cuban president is ex…
(2023-06-19). Pakistan Forms Committee to Probe Boat Accident in Greece Coast. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stablished a committee to probe the incident of a migrant boat that capsized off the coast of Greece, killing at least 79 people. Sharif instructed law enforcement agencies to trace those involved in human smuggling in Pakistan. | Related: | "In an unfortunate incident on June 14, a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Greece, resulting in the deaths of Pakist…
(2023-06-19). Shooting in Illinois, at Least 1 Killed and 20 Injured. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, at least one person was killed and 22 were injured when a group of people gathered in a strip mall in Willowbrook, Illinois to celebrate Juneteenth. | Related: | Authorities described the gathering as a peaceful "celebration of Juneteenth" that began at 6 p.m. Saturday. | "At approximately 12: 25 AM, police were called away due to a 911 call alleging a fight had broken out nearby," the DuPage County Sheriff's Offi…
(2023-06-19). Brazil: Death Toll Rises to 13 After Extratropical Cyclone Hit. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Brazil's civil defense agency reported that the death toll rose to 13 from the extratropical cyclone that hit the southern part of the nation over the weekend, 4 people remain missing. | Related: | On late Thursday and early Friday, Torrential rain and strong winds started and caused damage in more than 40 towns in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, which borders neighboring Uruguay and Argentina. Authorities had preemptively evacu…
(2023-06-19). Intense Heat Kills 34 in Northern India. telesurenglish.net On late Saturday, India officials reported that At least 34 people have died due to severe heat in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Doctors have advised residents over 60 to stay indoors during the daytime. | Related: | According to official statements, the fatalities occurred in the Ballia district, 300 km southeast of Lucknow, the state capital; moreover, official reports show that all individuals aged over 6…
(2023-06-19). Libya Condemns Attack on School in Uganda, at Least 41 Deaths. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Libyan Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on a secondary school in southwestern Uganda that killed at least 41 people on Friday. | Related: | "Libya stresses its support and solidarity with Uganda and offers its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the government and the friendly people of Uganda," the ministry said in an official statement. | The ministry reiterated "Libya's firm positi…
(2023-06-19). Mauritius should support Palestinian call for UN apartheid investigation, say country's trade union federations. bdsmovement.net By: | Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
(2023-06-19). Naryshkin About "Counteroffensive". Verbatim. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-06-19). 6-15-2023 Media Only News Briefing: Air Quality Concerns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Due to ongoing air-quality issues in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic hosted a media briefing June 15th, with Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Occupational Medicine specialist. Dr. Vanichkachorn answered questions about how small particles in the air affect the human body and how you can protect yourself. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of the Zoom briefing found at the end of this post. Journalists who would like to access…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who have higher rates of breast cancer compared to non-Hispanic white women. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo…
(2023-06-19). Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A restful night's sleep is more than just rejuvenating, it improves your health, memory and mood. Yet for millions of U.S. adults, restful sleep is elusive because they have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops partially or completely. These events can result in low oxygen levels and cause frequent episodes of waking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and occurs…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Protein needs for performance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running and signed up for a half-marathon to keep me motivated. I know training puts a lot of wear and tear on the body, and I've heard protein is essential. How do I make sure I'm getting enough protein so I can perform at maximum ability? ANSWER: As you prepare for your upcoming distance race — or any other athletic event — you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Health System now offering Saturday appointments for cervical cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org OWATONNA, Minn. — Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women, with the American Cancer Society estimating that almost 14,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. Of those cases, over 4,000 women will likely die from the disease. Fortunately, precancerous cervical lesions are easy to diagnose with a Pap test, or cervical cancer screening, leading to better outcomes for treatment. But for many women, finding…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Testicular cancer is highly treatable. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month. It's an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Most of those cases are in young and middle-aged men. And usually, the cancer is highly treatable. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PkWz0ZYinzo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-19). Consumer Health: The lifesaving gift of blood donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Blood Donor Day, which is observed Wednesday, June 14, is an effort by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People…
(2023-06-19). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood eczema. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old son has a new rash on his arms and back. His doctor said it looks like eczema. He is itching nonstop and that creates red, raw skin. It seems to be worse while he's lying in bed. No one in the house is getting good sleep because he's so uncomfortable. What can I do to help him feel better and get some rest? ANSWER: Itchy and uncomfortable skin is bothersome for adults,…
(2023-06-19). Celery: Not just for veggie trays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Celery often is relegated to veggie trays where its built-in scoop makes it ideal for dipping. It's also used to add extra crunch to holiday stuffing, or tuna or chicken salad. But celery offers far more. Low in calories, rich in nutrients Celery is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie food. Two stalks of celery contain only 15 calories. Aside from its low calorie count, celery contains dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamins A and…
(2023-06-19). Reminding men of the importance of screenings during Men's Health Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — June is National Men's Health Month, which is a great time to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and learn which screenings you might be due for. Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their health care team. "This is a problem because early detection of a…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Testicular cancer is highly treatable. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month. It's an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Most of those cases are in young and middle-aged men. And usually, the cancer is highly treatable. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PkWz0ZYinzo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-19). Consumer Health: The lifesaving gift of blood donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Blood Donor Day, which is observed Wednesday, June 14, is an effort by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People…
(2023-06-19). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood eczema. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old son has a new rash on his arms and back. His doctor said it looks like eczema. He is itching nonstop and that creates red, raw skin. It seems to be worse while he's lying in bed. No one in the house is getting good sleep because he's so uncomfortable. What can I do to help him feel better and get some rest? ANSWER: Itchy and uncomfortable skin is bothersome for adults,…
(2023-06-19). Celery: Not just for veggie trays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Celery often is relegated to veggie trays where its built-in scoop makes it ideal for dipping. It's also used to add extra crunch to holiday stuffing, or tuna or chicken salad. But celery offers far more. Low in calories, rich in nutrients Celery is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie food. Two stalks of celery contain only 15 calories. Aside from its low calorie count, celery contains dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamins A and…
(2023-06-19). Reminding men of the importance of screenings during Men's Health Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — June is National Men's Health Month, which is a great time to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and learn which screenings you might be due for. Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their health care team. "This is a problem because early detection of a…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 12—18 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GRxb6-CyPxM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-06-19). Consumer Health: Men's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 12—18, which makes this a good time to learn about the top threats to men's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for men in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce…
(2023-06-19). Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole — cell therapy for cartilage repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Growing up in the Netherlands, Daniel Saris, M.D., Ph.D., was exposed to the wonders of science at a young age. He listened to his father, a physicist, when he spoke at scientific conferences. His mother, an English teacher, encouraged learning about diverse societies. These experiences would grow into Dr. Saris' career as an orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine researcher. "I've always been intrigued with understanding how science and biology work and how we can use it…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lfOkCWO5pNo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2023-06-19). Consumer Health: What do you know about headaches? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about headaches. Headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, radiate across the head from one point, or have a viselike quality. A headache may appear as a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache. Headaches can develop gradually or…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I wake up in the morning and go to stand up, I have such excruciating pain in my heel that I have to sit back down on the edge of the bed. As the day goes on, it gets somewhat better, but my heel is still tender. What can be causing the pain? ANSWER: "My heel is killing me!" is, without a doubt, one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices…
(2023-06-19). Expert advice on breathing issues due to wildfire smoke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Photo credit: Paula Zack Rochester, NY sky Breathing for residents across certain regions of the U.S. is becoming increasingly difficult as wildfires continue to spread across large portions of several Canadian provinces, according to news reports. "Because of the upper-level winds in the areas involved, exposure to wildfire smoke can even occur if a person is located several hundred miles away from the actual fire," says Dr. Clayton Cowl, a Mayo Clinic pulmonologist and clinical…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Social Innovation Grant to address health care disparities accepting applications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023. The grant, sponsored by Mayo Clinic's Department of Medicine, will be awarded to digital innovation projects that improve health, enhance health care delivery, and promote greater health equity in the greater Rochester…
(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…
(2023-06-19). In Video: 'In Ukraine, There Are Queues At Military Enlistment Offices' — Zelensky. southfront.org 
On February 24, 2022, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees on general mobilization and the introduction of martial law in the country. These decrees were extended and supplemented by the head of state on May 1, 2023, after which they were approved by new laws adopted by the Ukrainian parliament. | During his visit to European countries in May 2023, Vladimir Zelensky claimed that queues of those wishing to serve are lining up at military enlistment offices in Ukraine."In…
(2023-06-19). Tiny Victories And Great Losses In The Zaporozhye Meat Grinder. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Last night explosions thundered in Kharkiv region; | Last night explosions thundered in Odesa region; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Velyka Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Malaya Tokmachka; | Russian forces struck the AFU positions near Kharkov; | Russian artillery destroyed 1 ammo depot of the AFU near Ivanovskoye; | Russian forces destroyed 3 armored vehicles, 4 motor vehicles, 1 Krab system in the Kupyansk region; | Russia…
(2023-06-19). Video: Ukraine Is Harvesting Children's Organs in Adrenochrome Labs. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Peter Koenig. Originally published by A whistleblower from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) which has itself a shady reputation mainly for its biased reporting, always in favor of the western wannabe empire and its vassals, has revealed the discovery of Ukrainian Nazi Groups harvesting children's organs in underground…
(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Syria On June 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 19, the Russian Military Police and Turkish forces conducted the joint patrol on the outskirts of Ain al-Arab; | On June 18, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Abu Rasin; | The 20th round of the Astana International Summit on Syria will be held on June 30, according to the Ministry of Foreign A…
(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The AFU attempted attacks in the farmlands between Urozhaine and Novodonetske; | Fighting is ongoing in the village of Piatyhatky; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Rivnopol; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen,…
(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Donbass On June 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Ivanovskoye; | The AFU attempted new attacks in the farmlands between Urozhaine and Novodonetske; | The AFU reportedly advanced north of Klishchiivka; | The Russian Army took control of the Zverinets area south of Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU co…
(2023-06-19). Russian Military Announced Strikes On Storage Sites Of NATO Weapons In Ukraine. southfront.org 
ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE | On June 19, the Russian military announced that it had carried out a strike on storage sties of NATO-supplied weapons in Ukraine."The Russian Armed Forces launched a long-range sea-based high-precision weapons group strike against foreign-manufactured military hardware storage sites. All the assigned targets have been neutralised. The goal of the attack has been reached," the defense ministry said in a statement. | It should be noted that the previous such strike, on June 17, was aimed at decision-m…
(2023-06-19). Ukrainian Nazis Do Not Stop Killing Civilians, Including Children, In Donbass And Russian Border Regions. southfront.org 
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) fail to advance on the Donbass frontlines and merciless shelling of the civilian population of the DPR, LPR and border regions of the Russian Federation continues. | On June 19, Ukrainian militants shelled Volnovakha in the DPR with American MLRS HIMARS. Ukrainian Nazis fired at least 12 missiles at the local social facilities. One of the targets was the local humanitarian center. Some of the missiles exploded in the area of the road junction leading to M…
(2023-06-19). Example Of Successful Actions Of Ukrainian Special Forces On Frontline (Video 18+). southfront.org
(2023-06-19). Ukrainian Counter Offensive On June 19, 2023: Ukrainian Forces Declare Victories In Piatykhatky (18+). southfront.org 
Ukrainian military equipment destroyed near Urozhainoe | The village of Piatykhatky has recently become one of the main battlefields of the Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporozhie region. After two weeks of heavy battles, the Ukrainian military declared control of the settlement on the morning of June 19. | Piatykhatky is a small village which had the population of only 300 citizens in 2001 and is located 25 kilometers to the west from Orehov. However, today this is an important settlement, control of witch could pave…
(2023-06-19). Further Evidence Pointing To Biden Family Shady Businesses In Ukraine Emerge. southfront.org 
Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | US Republican Senator Chuck Grassley
(2023-06-19). Disagreement Between NATO's Stoltenberg And America's Biden, On Ukraine In NATO. southfront.org 
(2023-06-19). Novodonetskoe Countryside Turned Into Gaveyard Of NATO Military Equipment. southfront.org 
Last night, forces of the Kyiv regime launched an attack on the village of Novodonetskoe in Donetsk Region. The advancing units were defeated by an assault detachment of marines of the Russian Pacific Fleet."When the enemy attempted a counteroffensive, the task was received from the brigade commander to repel the enemy counteroffensive. The assault detachment howled into the battle. The enemy counteroffensive was repulsed, the enemy armored vehicles were destroyed. Novodonetsk…
(2023-06-19). Eyewitness Xinjiang: the reality vs. U.S. propaganda. workers.org 
The author is a co-director of the International Action Center and a contributing editor to Workers World newspaper. A slightly abridged version of this article was published in Global Times. U.S. imperialism's hostility to China is increasing — with military threats, new rounds of sanctions and increasingly wild fabrications. The . . . |
(2023-06-19). Bronx Antiwar Coalition chases military recruiters out of college career fair. workers.org 
The Bronx Antiwar Coalition successfully chased U.S. Army recruiters out of a student career fair June 11. The fair was hosted by U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat at the City University of New York in The Heights (BMCC), in the predominantly Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights. The Coalition organized the anti-recruitment . . . |
(2023-06-19). 'Enough is Enough' — National Day of Action Organized by Nurses' Union. workers.org 
Thousands of nurses in hospitals across the U.S., represented by National Nurses United, participated in the union's National Day of Action on June 13 to address staffing concerns. Militant actions included press conferences, marches on hospital management and petitioning. National Nurses United action for safe staffing, June 13, 2023, Santa . . . |
(2023-06-19). Putin Shows African Leaders Draft Treaty on Ukrainian Neutrality From March 2022. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-19). Is Juneteenth, Our New National Holiday, a Delusion? scheerpost.com 
By Mark Lloyd / Original to ScheerPost On June 16, 2023, the White House announced that President Biden was proud to have signed the 2021 bi-partisan law establishing Juneteenth as a new Federal holiday to, in his words, "commemorate America's dedication to the cause of freedom." Juneteenth, in many ways, is the quintessential American holiday. …
(2023-06-19). Judge Who Ruled Against Assange Built Career as Barrister Defending UK Government. scheerpost.com 
Jonathan Swift, the High Court judge who has just rejected Julian Assange's attempt to halt his extradition to the US, is the government's former top lawyer and previously defended the Defence and Home Secretaries.
(2023-06-19). Juneteenth: Embracing the Power of Awareness and Repair. scheerpost.com 
By Mobolaji Olambiwonnu / Original to ScheerPost When President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, I initially saw it as a symbolic gesture, unable to replace the concrete legislation needed to address the challenges faced by the Black community in America. However, as time passed and I had conversations with my white friends …
(2023-06-19). rewind] Julian Bond Was a Radical Long Before MLK. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-19). Ralph Nader: The Frankenstein Chatbots Are Erupting. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-19). Chris Hedges: The Imminent Extradition of Julian Assange and the Death of Journalism. scheerpost.com 
Julian Assange's legal options have nearly run out. He could be extradited to the U.S. this week. Should he be convicted in the U.S., any reporting on the inner workings of power will become a crime.
(2023-06-19). Kevin Cooper: Whitewashing Historical Truths: The Story of Sullivan's Island. scheerpost.com 
While everyone's heard of Ellis Island, the equivalent port of arrival for countless slaves is rarely mentioned in American history, writes Kevin Cooper from death row in San Quentin.
(2023-06-19). A Juneteenth call to close prisons. therealnews.com 
(2023-06-19). Irish Journalist Finian Cunningham Interviews Dave Lindorff after watching 'A Compassionate Spy'. thiscantbehappening.net
(2023-06-19). The Flawed Math of the Elites and Joe Biden — Shiny Metal Futures. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-19). Racial Trauma Could Be Factor in the 80 Percent of Black Women With Fibroids. truthout.org Comedian Dulcé Sloan took to Twitter recently with a burning health question: "Soooo EVERY black woman has fibroids," she wrote, injecting a bit of hyperbole, "and no one knows why?!" The tweet sparked a flurry of responses theorizing why 80% of Black women develop abnormal, noncancerous growths in their uteruses by age 50. Black women also experience fibroids at earlier ages than white women and… |
(2023-06-19). Africa's 10 Point Peace Plan: Mission: President Cyril Ramaphosa. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Experts in El Salvador warns on climate threats to food. plenglish.com Risk specialists question how the State faces the threat posed by the El Niño for the country and what are the prevention measures. | The coordinator of sustainability processes for Ahuachapán (western part of the country) and specialist in ecological risk management of the Unidad Ecológica Salvadoreña (UNES), Miguel Urbina, pointed out that there will be a lack of food and this will increase prices, due to drought and the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon. | These assessments coincide with data from a multidimensional study of El Salvador, prepared by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develo…
(2023-06-19). Housing, food and electricity prices increase in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Housing, electricity and food groups stand out as the most expensive in Panama, so says a report of the General Comptroller of the Republic.
(2023-06-19). Influenza vaccination campaign to begin in Nicaragua. plenglish.com According to Vice President Rosario Murillo, this will be carried out through the Ministry of Health (Minsa), with 600,000 doses and will be applied to people over six years of age. | The most recent vaccination campaign in Nicaragua against other diseases was carried out between April and May, and according to Minsa, 2,291,284 doses of vaccines were applied. | This initiative involved a social participation of 35,479 persons in the in the immunization against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. | During the free health campaigns, doses were also administered against measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, Covid-…
(2023-06-19). Russia increases fertilizer exports to Latin America. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The financial director of the Russian fertilizer manufacturer Phosagro, Aleksander Sharabaiko, informed that the company increased exports to Latin America by 50% in the first four months of this year.
(2023-06-19). Historian Clint Smith Speaks on Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across US. truthout.org We feature a special broadcast on the newly created Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We begin with our 2021 interview with historian Clint Smith, originally aired a day after President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth the first new federal… |
(2023-06-19). Search for bodies concludes in Ecuador landslide. plenglish.com Quito, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The search for missing persons after the landslide that occurred last March 26 in the town of Alausí, in the province of Chimborazo, in Ecuador, concluded today.
(2023-06-19). Syrian capital resumes implementation of strategic projects. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The governor of the city of Damascus, the Syrian capital, Muhammad Tariq Krishati, announced the resumption of vital service projects, after being interrupted since the beginning of the war.
(2023-06-19). Saturday 6/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Native Sons: Palestinians in Exile" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-19). Eastern US Fur Farm Survey Reveals Numerous Closures. indybay.org Recently, anonymous aboveground activists conducted research of east coast fur farms, with the purpose of determining operational status and the number of active fur farms in the eastern United States, primarily Pennsylvania and New York.
(2023-06-19). What Juneteenth Looks Like For Prisoners. popularresistance.org Juneteenth is a bittersweet day for us — and all Black people in prison holding onto the promise of freedom. | Let's start with history. The Emancipation Proclamation — issued by Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 22, 1862, during the American Civil War — declared that all slaves in the Confederacy would be "forever free." Unfortunately, that freedom didn't extend to the four slaveholding states not in rebellion against the Union, and the proclamation was of course ignored by the Confederate states in rebellion. For the roughly 4 million people enslaved, Lincoln's declaration was symbolic; only after the…
(2023-06-19). Wednesday 6/21: How the Supreme Court's Hard-Right Turn Is Wreaking Havoc on Democracy. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-06-19). California Schools Urged to Create Heat Plans on a Warming Planet. truthout.org As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters. A policy brief published last month by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation offers a series of recommendations on how education and building codes can help schools… |
(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg, American Hero. popularresistance.org Few people can say their actions helped to strengthen press freedom, end a war, and bring down a presidency. Daniel Ellsberg, who died today at the age of ninety-two, did just that. | Ellsberg came to public prominence in 1971 when he photocopied a secret history of US involvement in the Vietnam War, what became known as the "Pentagon Papers," and gave a copy to the New York Times. The New York Times' decision to publish the papers set off a landmark press freedom battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court. | Ellsberg became the first whistleblower indicted under the Espionage Act.
(2023-06-19). Homelessness: Structural Violence in a Rich Country. indybay.org The causes can be found in present social structures, prevailing property relations and mounting socio-economic crisis phenomena. Nowhere does the capitalist economic system fail so blatantly as in the supply of living space since apartments in Germany are treated like sausages, wall tapestries and throwaway handkerchiefs.
(2023-06-19). Britain at War-Provoking the Consequences. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Big Oil's outsize influence on CA and US politics expands to journalism dinners and awards. indybay.org The following is a speech I gave at a climate rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento on June 10 sponsored by the Sacramento Climate Coalition, Sacramento 350, Third Act Sacramento, Oil and Gas Network and other climate groups. The event was part of a national week of action June 8 to 11 sponsored by People vs Fossil Fuels, Fridays For Future U.S., and more. The organizations demanded that President Biden use his executive powers to end the era of fossil fuels and declare a climate emergency:…
(2023-06-19). Court hears expert testimony about how Montana 'doubled down on fossil fuels' and became 'outright hostile' to clean energyÔøº. nationofchange.org The state has never denied a permit for a fossil fuel project, despite its constitution's guarantee of the right to a clean and healthful environment.
(2023-06-19). Wednesday 6/14: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org Amphitheater outside Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-06-19). The Revenge of Partygate: Boris Johnson Resigns. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Turbo Breast Cancer: South African Mayor, 42-Year-Old Marlene Vermaak Van Staden Had a Lump After COVID-19 Booster Shot, It Was Stage 4 Turbo Breast Cancer. She Died 10 Months Later. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Computing power offers new chances for tech firms. ecns.cn China's computing power industry will usher in new development opportunities, as major Chinese tech companies have rolled out ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence chatbots.
(2023-06-19). Our vision in tune with policy, says Tesla chief. ecns.cn China will play an indispensable role in Tesla accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, Grace Tao, vice-president of Tesla, said in an interview on Wednesday.
(2023-06-19). Wuhan imports first batch of 900 breeding pigs from U.S. in 2023. ecns.cn The city of Wuhan in Central China's Hubei Province has imported first batch of breeding pigs in 2023 by air, Wuhan customs announced on Friday.
(2023-06-19). Industrial internet to boost productivity, cut costs. ecns.cn The industrial internet, a new type of manufacturing automation that combines advanced machines, internet-connected sensors and big data analysis, is driving this revolutionary approach to the production of customized products.
(2023-06-19). U.S. carmakers' interest in Chinese auto sector shifts up a gear. ecns.cn Overseas electric vehicle startups are targeting entry into China, the world's largest vehicle market that leads in all-electric innovations with rapid consumer adoption of EVs.
(2023-06-19). Number of flights gradually increasing. ecns.cn China's Civil Aviation Authority will continue in its efforts to promote the steady and orderly resumption of international flights with the approach of the first summer season since optimized COVID-19 management measures took effect.
(2023-06-19). Thailand to shorten entry visa approval for Chinese tourists to less than 7 days. ecns.cn Thailand will shorten the entry visa approval period for Chinese tourists to less than seven days, Thai authorities announced on Friday.
(2023-06-19). Cathay Pacific to increase mandarin services, cabin crew on Chinese mainland flights. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will widen the use of Mandarin on flights and recruit more cabin crew from the Chinese mainland, its CEO Ronald Lam said on Monday.
(2023-06-19). Wild whooper swans first found breeding in Xinjiang wetland park. ecns.cn Wild whooper swans have been found giving birth to five swan babies at the Manas national wetland park in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region for the first time.
(2023-06-19). Qin, Blinken conclude a 'long candid, in-depth, and constructive' talk. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a nearly six-hour candid, in-depth and constructive talk on Sunday concerning the overall China-U.S. relations.
(2023-06-19). Cross-Strait efforts urged for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn The forum was jointly held by the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, the Fujian provincial government and more than 80 institutions and organizations from across the Strait.
(2023-06-19). President Xi's letter boosts confidence for Taiwan people. ecns.cn People from Taiwan said the congratulatory letter from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, has boosted their confidence in the integrated and peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait.
(2023-06-19). Experts hail fast growth of Tibet at expo forum. ecns.cn Tibet enjoys a prosperous and harmonious environment, featuring political and social stability, and strong economic development, said a top official of the autonomous region during a forum held in Lhasa on Saturday.
(2023-06-19). Residents reaping benefits of Asian Games facilities. ecns.cn The Asian Games buzz is building across Zhejiang province as five cities fine-tune preparations to assist Hangzhou in hosting the sporting extravaganza.
(2023-06-19). Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi meets visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Monday.
(2023-06-19). Probe confirms rat head found in canteen food, overturning previous rule. ecns.cn A provincial investigative task force in Jiangxi on Saturday overturned an earlier investigation by local authorities, confirming that the object found by a college student in a canteen meal was in fact the head of a rat, rather than the duck neck reported by the initial local-level probe.
(2023-06-19). Bridge on Xiong'an Expressway in place. ecns.cn The last segment of the span of a new megabridge along the Beijing-Xiong'an Expressway was completed in Beijing on Saturday, in preparation for the route's opening later this year.
(2023-06-19). Balanced policies needed to encourage childbirth. ecns.cn The average fertility rate in China, meaning the number of children born to a woman over a lifetime, dropped from 1.52 in 2019 to 1.07 last year, and the first-child fertility rate fell from 0.7 to 0.5 during the same period.
(2023-06-19). Beijing to reimburse fertility treatments. ecns.cn Beijing will include 16 therapeutic assisted reproductive services under its healthcare insurance system, with effect from July 1, the municipal government announced on Thursday.
(2023-06-19). 3,400 officials held accountable for environmental violations. ecns.cn A total of 3,400 officials have been held accountable for environmental violations discovered in the second round of the country's high-profile central environmental inspection.
(2023-06-19). Cross-border e-commerce sets record. ecns.cn The value of China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 2.1 trillion yuan ($294 billion) last year, exceeding 2 trillion yuan for the first time, according to a recent report released by the General Administration of Customs.
(2023-06-19). Hong Kong launches dual counter model, as yuan's internationalization makes steady progress. ecns.cn HKEX officially launched the highly anticipated Hong Kong dollar-yuan dual counter model on Monday, marking a landmark progress in the yuan's internationalization and strengthening the city's status as an international financial hub.
(2023-06-19). Nation joining trade pact will benefit region. ecns.cn China has submitted the documents for joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which if successful is expected to bring tangible economic benefits to participating countries and further bolster economic integration of the Asia-Pacific region, an expert said.
(2023-06-19). Wang urges U.S. to stop hyping threat and lift sanctions. ecns.cn Wang Yi has asked the United States to stop hyping up China's threat, lift illegal unilateral sanctions against China, stop its suppression of China's scientific and technological development, and refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs.
(2023-06-19). Xi meets Blinken in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Monday afternoon.
(2023-06-19). Xi highlights mutual respect, sincerity in meeting with Blinken. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said state-to-state interactions "should always be based on mutual respect and sincerity" when meeting with visiting United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
(2023-06-19). China's Communist Youth League starts national congress. ecns.cn The Communist Youth League of China convened its 19th national congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
(2023-06-19). China's average marriage age continues to rise, driven by urbanization, education. ecns.cn Statistics show that the average age of first marriages in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has reached 31.48 years old and that of Liaoning Province was 29.79 years old, ranking first and second among the 17 provinces and regions that have released their census yearbooks.
(2023-06-19). Danxia landform adds color to upper reach of Yellow River. ecns.cn Danxia landform adds color to the upper reach of the Yellow River in Hualong Hui Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-06-19). Golden snub-nosed monkeys enjoy life in Sichuan. ecns.cn Covering a area of about 16,000 hectares, Baihe National Nature Reserve, one of the first five nature reserves in Sichuan, is home to nearly 1,700 golden snub-nosed monkeys.
(2023-06-19). Dragon boats set sail across China. ecns.cn A total of 172 dragon boats and 4,816 participants compete at a dragon boat racing event in Yongzhou, central China's Hunan Province, June 18, 2023.
(2023-06-19). Bonfire festival brings tourists to Oroqen. ecns.cn The 33rd bonfire festival kicked off on Sunday, bringing tourists a good chance to appreciate the culture of Oroqen ethnic group.
(2023-06-19). Foreign diplomats visit Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum. ecns.cn Foreign diplomats from 20 countries visited Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum on Sunday.
(2023-06-19). In Numbers: Over 53 bln yuan of deals inked at cultural, tourism expo in Tibet. ecns.cn
(2023-06-19). Scenic highway reopens in Xinjiang region, leading to a surge of visitors. ecns.cn The highly anticipated reopening of the scenic Duku Highway in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sunday sparked a surge in tourism during the Dragon Boat Festival.
(2023-06-19). Scenic highway reopens in NW China's Xinjiang. ecns.cn The Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, or Duku Highway, reopened to traffic on Sunday, sparking a surge in tourism during the Dragon Boat Festival."ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-19). Final Straw: Updates On The Struggle To Stop Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show, The Final Straw, speaks with the Atlanta Community Press Collective about the ongoing struggle to defend the Atlanta forest. Listen and Download HERE This week, you'll hear an interview with Matthew Scott, a journalist with ACPC in Atlanta to talk about recent developments with the struggle against Cop City,…
(2023-06-19). Monday 6/19: Free Drag Workshop. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space | 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2023-06-19). Saturday 6/17: Marxist Transgender Liberation and LGBTQ Rights in Actually Existing Socialist Countries. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center (48 S 7th St #101, San Jose, CA 95112)…
(2023-06-19). Wednesday 7/12: San Francisco Frozen Film Festival. indybay.org The Cut Outdoor Cinema: 250 MAIN ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105…
(2023-06-19). Ireland's 'Hate Speech' Laws — Censoring Ukraine Truth? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Selected Articles: Despite the Hype, Artificial Intelligence Remains Inferior to the Human Brain. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-06-19). Community pushes back against Geelong City Council's proposed cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Disability activists blockade Sydney Road, call for accessible tram stops. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Dramatic Arctic sea ice melt should not be a shock. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Jonno Sriranganathan: 'Aim for reforms that open up space for deeper radical change'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Labor must be pushed on its inadequate housing plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). 'NIMBY' name calling is a developer distraction. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). People, not politicians, will abolish the death penalty. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Protestors call on Vic Labor to save Barak Beacon housing estate. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Public housing residents suspend occupation, call on minister to save their homes. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Rally hears from public housing tenants fighting to stay in their homes. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Rich countries owe US$192 trillion in climate reparations to global South. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Swaziland: Campaign launched for release of political prisoners. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Unions step up push for 'same job, same pay' rule. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). 'Wall of gay' formed to defend drag story time. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). Video: Michael West on the scandal engulfing PricewaterhouseCoopers. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-19). The Weekly Round-up: Covid Inquiry, Abortion law, Sue Carr as Lord Chief Justice. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news: The inquiry into the government's handling of Covid has begun hearing evidence in public. The first topic of discussion, Chair Baroness Hallett's Module 1, is pandemic preparedness. Hugo Keith KC, Lead Counsel to the Inquiry, told the hearing that the impact of lockdowns on society had not been planned for, while arrangements …
(2023-06-19). National award to increase research in children's intensive care. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College London has been awarded funding to set up an incubator to further develop research in Paediatric Critical Care.
(2023-06-19). New Imperial programme to support more radiographers into research. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) has been selected to set up an incubator to encourage more radiographers into research.
(2023-06-19). The Ministry of Truth — Revisited. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). China Says Washington and Beijing Must Reverse "Downward Spiral" in Relations. truthout.org Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with leading Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping, in Beijing on Monday in what was portrayed by both sides as an effort to ease increasingly dangerous tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers. Blinken met with Xi for roughly 35 minutes on Monday after speaking to Wang Yi, China's top foreign policy official, for several hours earlier in… |
(2023-06-19). UN Accuses Russia of Denying Aid Workers Access to Dam Collapse Victims. truthout.org The United Nations on Sunday accused the Russian government of denying aid workers access to Moscow-controlled areas of southern Ukraine that were impacted by the devastating collapse of the Kakhovka dam earlier this month. Denise Brown, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, said in a statement that Russia has "so far declined our request to access the areas under its temporary military… |
(2023-06-19). New GOP bills would hand richest 1% over $28 billion in tax cuts next year. nationofchange.org The poorest fifth, meanwhile, would get just $1.4 billion in tax cuts under the Republican legislation, according to a new analysis.
(2023-06-19). China expects more contribution from the US to improve ties. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) China today expressed hope that after the visit of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the United States would contribute more to improve and stabilize bilateral relations, stressing that they are at the lowest and most critical level.
(2023-06-19). Ethiopian Minister of State held talks with UN special representative. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, held talks today with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, on issues of regional and multilateral interest.
(2023-06-19). Government of Guatemala considers declaring electrical emergency. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Due to the lack of rains and the generation problems in the hydroelectric basins, the Government of Guatemala is analyzing today, to declare an emergency in the interconnected system…
(2023-06-19). Health alert continues in Chile due to respiratory viruses. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Chile, due to the increase of respiratory viruses, is facing today a complex sanitary situation which has caused the death of seven children and forced to return to the use of masks in educational centers.
(2023-06-19). More than 500 exhibitors to attend international fair in Angola. plenglish.com Luanda, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) More than 500 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in the next Luanda International Fair (Filda), the most important trade event in Angola, the Secretary of State Ivan dos Santos announced today.
(2023-06-19). In Ukraine, it's coming down to an endless war of position. indybay.org Russia sees itself as existentially threatened – regardless of whether NATO and the West ever had and have in mind to attack Russia. What is relevant is what the Russian leadership and the majority of Russians are convinced of. Russia has long accused NATO of wanting to turn Ukraine into a Western bulwark on its border with Russia. | Since 2008, Russia has repeatedly made it clear to the West that this is unacceptable.
(2023-06-19). 2023 Juneteenth Holiday Legacy from our California State Capitol – City of Sacramento. indybay.org 2023 California Juneteenth Holiday Celebration offers an amazing opportunity towards truth and reconciliation as we celebrate freedom.
(2023-06-19). California State Juneteenth Holiday – Governor Newsom 2023 Juneteenth Proclamation. indybay.org Governor Newsom has a statutory requirement the third Saturday in June. Our optional Juneteenth State Holiday, should be amended to align with our Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Our unique California Journey From Slavery to Freedom = California Underground Railroad to Freedom, remains an open secret as we prepare for our 175th Anniversary of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar, California – Freedom is never free…
(2023-06-19). Declassified files expose British role in NATO's Gladio terror armies. thegrayzone.com Newly declassified British files may be one of the most valuable sources revealing the origins and internal workings of Operation Gladio, a covert NATO plot deploying fascist terror militias across Italy. Has UK intelligence applied these lessons in Ukraine? Newly declassified British Foreign Office files have added disturbing details to the history of Operation Gladio. The covert operation was uncovered in 1990, when the public learned that the CIA, MI6 and NATO trained and directed an underground army of fascist …
(2023-06-19). Criminalized Survivors Face Judgement and Abuse From Their Own Defense Attorneys. truthout.org "They're offering you 40, I think you should take it." This was Kwaneta Harris's first interaction with her lawyer. Forty years in prison for protecting her life from a man she once cared for deeply. She declined the plea offer, and her lawyer promptly left. Writing about criminalized survivors often focuses on the harms inflicted by prosecutors, judges, prisons and parole commissions. |
(2023-06-19). On 2023 Juneteenth, ILWU10 Closes N.Ca Ports & Makes Actor Danny Glover An Honorary Member. indybay.org On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 will close all ports in Northern California and make Danny Glover and honorary member of the Local. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary treasurer Clarence Thomas talks about the history of Juneteenth and also the history of Danny Glover with the ILWU Local 10.
(2023-06-19). Sunday 8/13: Long Haul Infoshop 30th Birthday Party. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – across from La Pena – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – 510 540 0751…
(2023-06-19). NATO Attacks Europe. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Tuesday 6/20: Seniors Are the Fastest-Growing Homeless Group. They Badly Need Services. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwdTzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09; Meeting ID: 864 6575 2525; Passcode: 465295…
(2023-06-19). Millions Of People In The US Ration Medicine. popularresistance.org A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published this month reveals that approximately 9.2 million people in the US try to save money by rationing their medication. Most adults between the ages of 18 and 64 take at least one prescription medication, but 8% of them—9.2 million people—ration medicine by skipping doses, taking less than instructed, or delaying a refill. | Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giants like Merck are fighting tooth and nail against President Biden's limited checks on astronomical medication prices. Giving the government power to negotiate medicine prices with com…
(2023-06-19). Thursday 6/22: Reclaiming Our Bodies: A Night of Art for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org CounterPulse | 80 Turk Street | San Francisco, CA, 94102…
(2023-06-19). This Juneteenth, We Are at War Over Our Right to Teach Black History. truthout.org The truth is illegal. That's what Black history teacher Valanna White realized at a routine, back-to-school meeting in August 2021. Tennessee had just banned teaching "critical race theory" in public schools. Now, if she or any other teacher dares to mention systemic racism in class, even during lessons on Black history, their licenses can be suspended or revoked. She and her colleagues are not… |
(2023-06-19). Reparations, in Our Lifetime. aclu.org 
Once dismissed by many as impractical, the quest for reparations for the descendants of African people enslaved in the United States is now being embraced as a legitimate concept to be taken seriously. The remedy is not only being sought to address harms from the enslavement era, but also for lingering impacts which manifest today. The illegal kidnapping, cultural assault, and nearly 300 years of forced free labor, followed by 100 years of convict leased labor, Black codes, sharecropping, the peonage system, lynchings, mass murders, systemic racism, Jim Crow, gerrymandering, redlining, educational inequities,…
(2023-06-19). Saturday 6/24: No Radioactive Water Dumping in Pacific Ocean at Fukushima. indybay.org Berkeley Main Public Library Community Room 3rd Floor | 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley…
(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg Has Passed Away. He Left Us a Message. indybay.org "I choose to act as if we have a chance."
(2023-06-19). Wednesday 7/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2023-06-19). Hydrogen Hype Bubbles Over At German Gas Lobby Conference. popularresistance.org Berlin, Germany — Germany's push to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 could, by some projections, soon turn the vast network of natural gas pipelines powering the country's homes and industry into one of Europe's biggest stranded assets. | But gas grid executives gathered in Berlin this week to lay out a survival strategy: Retool their infrastructure to turn clean-burning hydrogen into the engine of Germany's energy transition. | Echoing a trend seen among fossil fuel incumbents the world over, Germany's pipeline operators are casting themselves as gatekeepers to climate solutions.
(2023-06-19). Friday 6/16: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-06-19). George Bernard Shaw, the Fabian Society and a 'Brave New World'. expose-news.com There are over 7,000 members of the Fabian Society. It boasts being "the future of the left since 1884." Members past and present include Tony Blair, Ed Miliband, Keir Starmer and Sadiq …
(2023-06-19). Polycrisis, Unraveling, Simplification, Or Collapse. popularresistance.org Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the resulting disruption of multiple global supply chains, policy think tanks have increasingly adopted the term polycrisis to signify humanity's destabilized status quo. The World Economic Forum's 2023 Global Risk Report uses the newish word 13 times in 90 pages. Scholars from a range of disciplines (including Columbia University historian Adam Tooze) have written about the polycrisis, and both Cascade Institute and Omega Institute have published papers and reports on it. The Cascade Institute notes that "a global polycrisis occurs when…
(2023-06-19). Capital in the 2020s (with Thomas Piketty). indybay.org Inequality is not an accident. It's not like the weather. It actually is being driven by the way capitalism is functioning. You know what we need? We need state intervention, we need government action, and we need that to be very, very, very big. That is when he proposes a policy that seems like it's common sense now, but at the time, the idea of a wealth tax of 2 percent sounds radical.
(2023-06-19). Friday 6/30: San Francisco Critical Mass bike ride. indybay.org Gather at Justin Herman plaza – near Embarcadero BART…
(2023-06-19). With Strike Looming, UPS Teamsters Win Air Conditioning, Other Gains. popularresistance.org Tampa, Florida – Since national negotiations started in March, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has reached many tentative agreements in their national contract with United Parcel Service. These agreements that will benefit Teamsters include but are not limited to better cooling systems in package cars, strengthened grievance procedures, and the creation of more union jobs. | The current Teamsters contract with UPS was a five-year agreement which expires on July 31. Unless the Teamsters bargaining team reaches a tentative agreement with UPS for a next contract and the rank and file votes "yes" by July 3…
(2023-06-19). Replacing the capitalist dream of AI-driven profits. nationofchange.org When asked to share alternatives to capitalism, ChatGPT offered many options, none of which rely on the fantasy that money hoarding at the top can eventually benefit the rest of us.
(2023-06-19). Vaccines Cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Bolsonaro reconoce haber desinformado sobre vacunas anticovid. telesurtv.net El líder ultraderechista refirió haber leído en el prospecto de las vacunas creadas con tecnología de ARNm, contenían partículas de "grafeno", aseveración que desmintió refiriendo una equivocación por su parte.
(2023-06-19). Reportan masacre en Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se desconoce la identidad de las personas fallecidas.
(2023-06-19). øEn qué consiste el Día de la Gastronomía Sostenible?>. telesurtv.net Distintas organizaciones a nivel mundial reconocen el valor de la gastronomía para el desarrollo sostenible.
(2023-06-19). República Dominicana repatria a más de 13 mil haitianos en mayo. telesurtv.net Según las cifras del Grupo de Apoyo a Refugiados y Repatriados (GARR), unos 78 mil haitianos fueron devueltos en lo que va de año.
(2023-06-19). Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes asesinan a cinco palestinos. telesurtv.net Al menos dos palestinos fueron detenidos en el operativo que se extendió por la ciudad de Yenín.
(2023-06-19). Comienza escrutinio en referéndum constitucional en Mali. telesurtv.net En una declaración a la prensa tras depositar su voto en el Instituto Baco Djicoroni a Bamako, el primer ministro, Choguel Maïga, invitó a los malienses a votar y demostró su confianza en la victoria del "sí".
(2023-06-19). Vigilan posible formación de depresión tropical en el Atlántico. telesurtv.net La temporada de huracanes de 2023 en el Atlántico, que termina el 30 de noviembre, tendrá al menos 12 tormentas con nombres, de las que entre 5 y 9 se convertirán en huracanes.
(2023-06-19). Cierran actos masivos de la campaña presidencial en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 9,3 millones de guatemaltecos están habilitados para ejercer su voto en las elecciones del próximo domingo.
(2023-06-19). Autorizan restitución de tierras a comunidades mapuche en Chile. telesurtv.net Para acreditar los derechos, las comunidades deberán estar constituidas ante la Conadi y entregar la documentación histórica necesaria.
(2023-06-19). Abren convocatoria para elegir fiscal general en Honduras. telesurtv.net La Junta Proponente ya ha aprobado todos los instrumentos técnicos, Perfil Ideal y Matriz de Evaluación y se aprobó la convocatoria a los postulantes.
(2023-06-19). Inicia pago extra con Bolsa Familia a población vulnerable en Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, las familias vulnerables reciben una asistencia mínima de 600 reales (125 dólares).
(2023-06-19). Aumenta apoyo a la llamada tercera toma de Lima en Perú. telesurtv.net El teniente gobernador de Laraqueri, Jaime Machaca, confirmó que más de 13.000 personas de Puno asistirán a la marcha.
(2023-06-19). Siete alianzas electorales disputan las PASO en el Chaco, Argentina. telesurtv.net En algunos colegios de Resistencia, la capital provincial, la apertura de la votación se retrasó por la ausencia de presidentes de mesa.
(2023-06-19). Defendor de DD.HH. de Argentina viaja a Jujuy tras represión. telesurtv.net Organismos oficiales de DD.HH., sindicatos, organizaciones sociales, campesinas y políticas condenaron la represión de las protestas contra la reforma de la constitución regional.
(2023-06-19). Pobladores de Jujuy piden la renuncia del gobernador Gerardo Morales. telesurtv.net Las protestas se reagruparon la noche del sábado para exigir la renuncia del gobernador Gerardo Morales y la anulación de la reforma de la Constitución jujeña.
(2023-06-19). Sube a 13 cifra de muertos por paso de ciclón al sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Según la Defensa Civil, se registraron muertes en Maquiné, São Leopoldo, Esteio, Novo Hamburgo, Gravataí, Caraá, Bom Principio y São Sebastião do Caí. Todos los desaparecidos son de Caraá.
(2023-06-19). Asesinan a firmante del acuerdo paz en el centro de Colombia. telesurtv.net Según el Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz) este año van 16 firmantes asesinados.
(2023-06-19). Al menos cinco personas murieron en diferentes tiroteos en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las ciudades estadounidenses de Pensilvania y Willowbrook fueron el escenario de los ataques armados, mientras el otro incidente se registró en un festival de música.
(2023-06-19). Ferry filipino se incendia con 120 personas a bordo. telesurtv.net Todos los tripulantes y pasajeros a bordo fueron rescatadas con vida después de que el barco en el que viajaban se incendiara en las costas de la región central de Filipinas, precisó.
(2023-06-19). Irán y Uzbekistán firman 10 documentos de cooperación. telesurtv.net El presidente uzbeco, a la cabeza de una delegación económica y política de alto nivel, llegó esta misma jornada a Teherán en cumplimiento de una invitación oficial de su par iraní.
(2023-06-19). Mali celebra referéndum constitucional en plena crisis. telesurtv.net Junta militar promete un regreso a un Gobierno civil, pero los opositores argumentan que los cambios le darían un poder excesivo al presidente.
(2023-06-19). Autoridades mexicana encuentran a 129 migrantes en camión de carga. telesurtv.net Otros 19 menores de edad no acompañados de Guatemala y Honduras fueron trasladados a un albergue especial y el resto fue trasladado a una estación migratoria.
(2023-06-19). Mueren dos militares y un civil tras atentado en Siria. telesurtv.net Un artefacto explosivo estalló contra un autobús militar nocturno cerca del puesto de control de Jabriya en la carretera Homs-Salamiyah.
(2023-06-19). Docentes argentinos van a paro nacional en rechazo a represión en Jujuy. telesurtv.net Gremial exige cese de represión al pueblo jujeño, aumento salarial a los docentes y rechazo a la reforma constitucional.
(2023-06-19). Presidente de Cuba arriba a Italia como parte de su gira europea. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado cubano participará en la Cumbre para un Nuevo Pacto Financiero Mundial, a celebrarse en París, Francia, entre el 22 y 23 de junio.
(2023-06-19). Oposición tiene ligera ventaja en primarias en provincia argentina del Chaco. telesurtv.net Los candidatos a gobernador por el movimiento Juntos por el Cambio (JxC) acumulan en conjunto el 43.31 por ciento de los sufragios.
(2023-06-19). Canciller de China recibe a secretario de Estado de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ambos jefes diplomáticos intercambiaron puntos de vista sobre las relaciones bilaterales e importantes asuntos internacionales y regionales de interés común.
(2023-06-19). Presidente colombiano presenta popularidad superior al 47 %. telesurtv.net El sondeo elaborado por el CNC señaló que Petro, dentro del sector de los jóvenes, tiene un apoyo que supera el 62 por ciento.
(2023-06-19). Presidente de Cuba emprende gira por Europa. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado cubano participará en la Cumbre para un Nuevo Pacto Financiero Mundial, a celebrarse en París, Francia, entre el 22 y 23 de junio.
(2023-06-19). Arriban más de 1.100 migrantes a la isla de Lampedusa, Italia. telesurtv.net Se aprobó un plan de evacuación hacia otros puertos, tras recibir los migrantes atención médica y ser identificados.
(2023-06-19). Rusia frustra ataques de Ucrania en Zaporiyia y Crimea. telesurtv.net Una mujer detenida se enfrenta a cargos por terrorismo y adquisición, venta o tenencia ilícita de artefactos explosivos.
(2023-06-19). Ola de Calor desata tormentas y apagones en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Luisiana, John Bel Edwards, declaró el estado de emergencia para el norte y centro de la entidad.
(2023-06-19). Popularidad de Lula da Silva se mantiene cercano al 40 %. telesurtv.net Los resultados se obtuvieron a partir de entrevistas presenciales a 2.010 personas en 112 municipios de Brasil entre el 12 y el 14 junio.
(2023-06-19). Aspirantes de Morena a la presidencia de México inician giras. telesurtv.net El movimiento fundado por el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador en 2011 y reconocido como partido en 2014, participará en las presidenciales del 2024.
(2023-06-19). Registran temblor de magnitud 5.3 en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De momento no existen reportes de daños materiales o perdidas de vida.
(2023-06-19). Brics debatirá en agosto eventual ampliación de la alianza. telesurtv.net Los Brics, grupo presidido actualmente por Sudáfrica, representan más del 20 por ciento del producto interior bruto global y el 42 por ciento de la población mundial.
(2023-06-19). China y EE.UU. dialogan sobre disminuir tensión diplomática. telesurtv.net Se discutió cómo gestionar de forma responsable la relación entre ambas naciones a través de canales abiertos de comunicación.
(2023-06-19). Incendio destruye al menos 13 camiones en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net Se investiga un incendio intencional de camiones en el sector Caman de la comuna de Paillaco, donde se realizan obras para la construcción de un parque eólico.
(2023-06-19). Premier israelí continuará con su reforma judicial pese a protestas. telesurtv.net Benjamin Netanyahu, se comprometió el domingo a seguir adelante con el proyecto "de manera mesurada y responsable"
(2023-06-19). Uruguay conmemora natalicio de prócer José Artigas. telesurtv.net El hondo pensamiento republicano de José Artigas lo llevó a ser considerado entre los grandes próceres de América.
(2023-06-19). Presidente de China se reúne con secretario de Estado de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró durante el encuentro que China no busca desafiar ni desplazar a Estados Unidos.
(2023-06-19). Sunday 7/9: Film Screening – "Finite: The Climate Of Change" indybay.org The Roxy Theater, 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-06-19). Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg Dead at 92. indybay.org Daniel Ellsberg, the military analyst-turned-peace activist who revealed that the U.S. government had been lying about its devastating war on Vietnam, died Friday (June 16), four months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 92.
(2023-06-19). Working Films and National Labor Leaders Announce Short Film Fund to Support Worker-Led Organizing. indybay.org Working Films, in collaboration with Amazon Labor Union, North Carolina AFL-CIO, Starbucks Workers United, Union of Southern Service Workers, and United Farm Workers, are issuing a call for short films to amplify workers seeking to have their voices heard.
(2023-06-19). China's second wave of COVID infections, deaths, Long COVID, and government lies: Part 3. wsws.org In the months after China's first wave of mass infections with COVID-19 last winter, the term "Long COVID" gradually entered public consciousness as many discovered that they are still troubled by prolonged symptoms months after "recovery."
(2023-06-19). UAW President Shawn Fain falsely touts "massive gains" as his administration sells out Clarios and other strikes. wsws.org It has taken less than three months for UAW President Shawn Fain and his administration to demonstrate conclusively where they stand: on the side of the corporations and opposed to the interests of the workers they claim to represent.
(2023-06-19). This week in history: June 19—25. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-06-19). Modi's BJP foments ethno-communal violence in India's northeastern state of Manipur. wsws.org If the violence remains unabated after a month and a half, it is because both the BJP state government and India's national BJP government—led by the Hindu-supremacist Prime Minister Narendra Modi—are complicit.
(2023-06-19). Maritime unions ram through wage-slashing deal at Svitzer Australia. wsws.org With the unions either overtly urging a "yes" vote or sending a clear message to workers that there was no way for them to fight even if they voted "no," the fact that only 63 percent of workers voted in favour of the agreement reflects substantial opposition to the deal.
(2023-06-19). Australia: Despite coal bonanza, Queensland Labor budget cuts social services. wsws.org The coal royalty boost has only a marginal impact on the super-profits of the coal giants, while the cost-of-living measures do little to offset the devastating impact of surging prices and home mortgage repayments and rents.
(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg and Julian Assange. wsws.org If the courageous Vietnam-era whistleblower carried out his actions today, he would undoubtedly face the same fate as Julian Assange: imprisonment and media vilification.
(2023-06-19). Australian parliament joins hands to block new Russian embassy. wsws.org Every single party in parliament, including the Greens, came together to circumvent a federal court ruling and to further a US-led anti-Russian campaign.
(2023-06-19). IYSSE spokesperson files disciplinary complaint against Humboldt University President Julia von Blumenthal. wsws.org After she supported right-wing radical Professor Baberowski in an appearance before the Student Parliament, the IYSSE filed a disciplinary complaint against University President Julia von Blumenthal at Berlin's Humboldt University.
(2023-06-19). Erdoğan is pursuing an active policy. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-19). DPRK satellite launch: a rocky start, but failures happen. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-19). Trump charges: why 'unprecedented'? mronline.org 
"It is hard to overstate the gravity of the criminal indictment", the New York Times editorial board wrote on 9 June, noting Trump's "contempt for the rule of law".
(2023-06-19). Dossier No. 65: Whose Land Is It and What Is It For? An Unfinished Debate About Land Access in Argentina. mronline.org 
How is it that a country like Argentina, with its vast rural territory, longstanding agricultural tradition, and capacity to produce food for hundreds of millions of people, is plagued by hunger and malnourishment?>
(2023-06-19). When Corporate Media Fail, Independent Media Rise Up. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-06-19). Right-Wing Indoctrination in Charter Schools at Taxpayer Expense. independentmediainstitute.org Charges that public schools are subjecting children to leftwing indoctrination are proving to be mostly over-hyped or not at all based in fact. Yet, there's evidence, according to a new report, that a fast-growing sector of the charter school industry is engaged in indoctrination, only, in this case, the schools are instructing children in white, …
(2023-06-19). Before Campaign Kickoff, President Biden Sent $115 Million To Jackson, Mississippi For Water Crisis. moguldom.com Timing is everything in politics. And it seems just before kicking off his reelection bid, President Joe Biden felt it was finally a good time to send aid to Jackson, Mississippi, for the town's ongoing water crisis. In August 2022, Jackson's water system was already dealing with systemic issues like old, leaky pipes and malfunctions …
(2023-06-19). "How to Take Down the Billionaires" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). National Poll Shows RFK Jr. Tops All Other Politicians in Net Approval-Rating. dissidentvoice.org 
The Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll taken during 14-15 June 2023, shows the following net approval rating ("Favorable" minus "Unfavorable") for all of the listed possible candidates: +21% Robert F. Kennedy Jr. +9% Elon Musk +9% Tim Scott +8% Vivek Ramaswamy +5% Ron DeSantis +4% Nikki Haley -1% Bernie Sanders -3% Donald Trump, Doug Bergum, Ted Cruz …
(2023-06-19). Zimbabwe Expresses Interest in Joining Brics. infobrics.org Zimbabwe is among the countries that have indicated interest in adopting the expected BRICS currency, in a move market watchers believe is meant to broaden the basket for locals…
(2023-06-19). Why Macron May Have a Fondness for BRICS. infobrics.org News reports suggested recently that French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for an invitation to the BRICS Summit scheduled for August, a news story that has not yet been confirmed by either French or South African authorities…
(2023-06-19). Why Cambodia Should Be a BRICS Dialogue Partner. infobrics.org As early as 2014, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen had stated that the creation of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), could ease Cambodia's dependence on institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund…
(2023-06-19). AfD politician speaks out against arming Ukraine. infobrics.org Despite the government's pro-war enthusiasm, a realistic approach still exists in German politics.
(2023-06-19). Russia surpasses US in diesel exports to Brazil. infobrics.org US will ramp up pressure on Brazil if it continues its path of independence.
(2023-06-19). Closer Ties with NATO Would Be a Strategic Blunder for India. libya360.wordpress.com In the following article, which was originally published in the Morning Star, Keith Lamb argues that Washington's flattery of India and its encouragement of stronger ties with NATO, citing an alleged "Chinese threat", is a trap into which New Delhi should not fall. The border dispute between India and China, he notes, is a legacy of…
(2023-06-19). The Battle Fronts in the Face of the Global Colonizing Offensive and the New Fascism. libya360.wordpress.com José Ernesto Guerrero Photo: Bill Hackwell We will only be able to successfully confront capitalism, its colonizing desires and the neo-fascism that beats in its entrails from a common class front, from a fully emancipated consciousness. At the end of June and beginning of July the XXVI edition of the Sao Paulo Forum will be…
(2023-06-19). NATO — All Was for Nothing. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Readouts Point to a Disjuncture between US and China. dissidentvoice.org During the economic crisis in 2008, the United States sought China's aid. US treasury secretary Hank Paulson conferred with Chinese officials, and China agreed to increase the value of the RMB and to stop selling US T-bills which it had been doing at that time. Paulson said, "It is clear that China accepts its responsibility …
(2023-06-19). If You Ever Start Trusting U.S. Businessmen, Remember Henry Ford. dissidentvoice.org 
(The name Henry Ford came up in a comment thread recently so I thought it'd be helpful to offer some lost context.) Henry Ford, the autocratic magnate who despised unions, tyrannized workers, and fired any employee caught driving a competitor's model, was also an outspoken anti-Semite. In 1918, he bought and ran a newspaper, The …
(2023-06-19). The Boldest Step to Close the Racial Wealth Divide in Generations. inequality.org Juneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. But over 150 years later, discriminatory public policies have prevented African Americans from closing the racial wealth divide in this country they helped build. Policy created that divide — and policy can close it. One state is showing how to move forward in advancing …
(2023-06-19). Planetary Heat is Happening Fast, and Faster. dissidentvoice.org 
The evidence is starting to build that all bets are off on predictions that humanity has a decade, or more, of clear sailing before global warming turns vicious enough to run roughshod over climate change deniers and the mean-spirited, anti-climate-change Republican Party. Voters better smarten up by 2024 or suffer the consequences. At least the …
(2023-06-19). "Get Down to Business": Harry Belafonte in 2016 on Trump, Socialism & Fighting for Justice. democracynow.org 
We continue our Juneteenth special with more from Harry Belafonte, the legendary actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died in April at the age of 96. Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate Democracy Now!'s 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky. It was the first time they had done a public event together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States. "We just have to get out our old coats, dus…
(2023-06-19). Juneteenth Special: Historian Clint Smith on Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. democracynow.org 
We feature a special broadcast on the newly created Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We begin with our 2021 interview with historian Clint Smith, originally aired a day after President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Smith is the author of How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. "When I think of Juneteenth, part of what I think about is the bot…
(2023-06-19). "Sing Your Song": Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement. democracynow.org 
We dedicate part of our Juneteenth special to remembering the life and legacy of the legendary actor, singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte, who died in April at the age of 96. Belafonte appeared on Democracy Now! numerous times, and we feature two interviews. We begin with our 2011 interview at the Sundance Film Festival, where a documentary about his life, titled Sing Your Song, premiered, and discuss his political awakening and activism in detail. "Going into the South of the United States, listening to the voices of rural Black America, listening to the voices of those who sang out against th…
(2023-06-19). Aumenta apoyo a tercera "Toma de Lima" en Perú. telesurtv.net El teniente gobernador de Laraqueri, Jaime Machaca, confirmó que más de 13.000 personas de Puno asistirán a la marcha.
(2023-06-19). Aspirantes a la presidencia de México inician giras este lunes. telesurtv.net El movimiento fundado por el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador en 2011 y reconocido como partido en 2014, participará en las presidenciales del 2024.
(2023-06-19). 50 verdades sobre la muerte de dos disidentes cubanos. globalizacion.ca
(2023-06-19). The Arms Dealer Behind the African Peace Mission to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Russia-Ukraine Crisis: The Meandering Roadmap to Ultimate Peaceful Settlement. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Disagreement Between NATO's Stoltenberg and America's Biden on Ukraine Membership in NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). A Conversation Regarding "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Video: Kenyan President William Ruto Decries Disrespect for Africa and Challenges "U.S. Dollar Dominance" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Putin and What Really Matters in the Chessboard. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). If Vaccines Don't Cause Autism, Then How Do You Explain All This Evidence? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Putin Reveals Details About the Defunct Draft March 2022 Peace Treaty with Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Lebanon Under Occupation, Financial Fraud and Sectarian Political Corruption. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Laos: Why the World's Most Bombed Country May Still Suffer From These Wounds After a Hundred Years. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Israel Set to Bring 10,000 Indian Labourers for Jobs Traditionally Held by Palestinians. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). CIA Memo 1967: CIA Coined and Weaponized the Label "Conspiracy Theory" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-19). Perú — Dina Boluarte pretende quedarse en la presidencia hasta 2026. globalizacion.ca
(2023-06-19). The United States' Radioactive Legacy in the Marshall Islands. progressive.org Officials in Washington are keeping quiet about multiple nuclear-related crises affecting the Marshall Islands, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean where the United States detonated sixty-seven nuclear bombs between 1946 and 1958.
(2023-06-19). Why Biden Should Rethink Aligning with Modi. progressive.org It is the responsibility of the United States to hold India accountable by publicly condemning the Prime Minister's downward spiral toward authoritarianism.
(2023-06-19). A History of Ceasefires & Peace in Ukraine. transcend.org 14 Jun 2023 – Negotiations, ceasefires, armistices and peace agreements are as old as wars themselves. Every war ends with some version of one of them. To stop the killing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, people of conscience must do everything they can to make negotiations for a ceasefire become a reality.
(2023-06-19). Another Act of Terror—How the Media Do PR for Biden and Zelensky. transcend.org 14 Jun 2023 – Coverage of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and Nord Stream Pipelines shows a western media willing to prioritise anti-Russian propaganda over facts.
(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg, Who Leaked the Pentagon Papers, Dies at 92. transcend.org 16 Jun 2023 – Leaker of the top-secret history of the Vietnam War that enraged the Nixon administration–serving as the catalyst for White House-directed burglaries and "dirty tricks" that snowballed into the Watergate scandal–died today in California. He was 92. Rest in Peace Daniel Ellsberg.
(2023-06-19). Environmental Pollution — Efforts at Reducing Pollution. transcend.org We live in a world today that is highly polluting.
(2023-06-19). Haiti: Stop the Destruction of a Nation. transcend.org 6 Jun 2023 – What's going on in Haiti today–with all historical context. It is truly a disaster and atrocity on a massive scale.
(2023-06-19). Heeding Cornel West's 'Cri de Coeur'. transcend.org Biden's response to the Russian attack on Ukraine was not for a ceasefire and diplomatic compromise but for weaponry and assistance to sustain a prolonged war as a demonstration of US-led NATO resurgence; not motivated by the defense of Ukraine but by an overwhelming interest in humiliating Putin and defeating Russia. Not only this.
(2023-06-19). How Exxon Captured a Country Without Firing a Shot. transcend.org 18 Jun 2023 – Guyana is poised to become Exxon's top global oil producer. Where the company ends and the government begins is increasingly unclear.
(2023-06-19). How Torture, Deception and Inaction Underpin the UAE's Thriving Sex Trafficking Industry. transcend.org 12 Jun 2023 – An underground network of suspected sex traffickers has taken refuge in the wealthy Gulf nation. The U.S. State Department says efforts to identify and protect victims have fallen short.
(2023-06-19). ICAN: Global Spending on Nuclear Arsenals Increased in 2022 for Third Year in a Row. transcend.org 15 Jun 2023 РIn 2022 the nuclear-weapon states spent five thousand dollars more per minute on their nuclear arsenals than in 2021: US$ 157 664 (or € 149 938).
(2023-06-19). International Criminal Court Advancing Global Injustice, Unaccountability and Criminal Agenda against Guardians of Peace. transcend.org "Rise, O' all you intelligent, righteous humanoids". Just as the war in Ukraine has become a festering sore in the politically motivated, combined, western, proxy war against Russia, the plight of Palestinians is a chronic human rights violation, festering, as an ulcer, already systemic in its manifestations, generated by Israel in its ongoing philosophy of ethnic cleansing. In reality it is a genocide, which is obfuscated by various institutes and governments for their personal support of the Zionist agenda.
(2023-06-19). (Italiano) Dichiarazione di Vienna per la Pace. transcend.org 11 Giugno 2023 – La società civile internazionale con la Dichiarazione di Vienna per la Pace: "Servono negoziati che possano rafforzare la logica della Pace invece dell'illogica della guerra".
(2023-06-19). John F Kennedy Broke the Rules of the Zero-Sum Game. Will His Nephew Learn How This Was Done? transcend.org 12 Jun 2023 – Recently, presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy Jr delivered an interview where he called upon Joe Biden to follow through on the promise to declassify all reports relating to his uncle's 1963 assassination…
(2023-06-19). Multiple Articles—U.S. Air Warfare Report. transcend.org 19 Jun 2023 — News from the Source of War and Destruction…
(2023-06-19). On Today's Explosive Coronavirus Story. transcend.org 13 Jun 2023 – As months-long joint investigation goes public, some additional details and context.
(2023-06-19). Polyhedral Configuration of 384 Governance-relevant Yi Jing Transformations. transcend.org Experimental Interactive Mapping of 64 6-Linked Hexagrams Using Force-Directed Layout Introduction 17 Jun 2023 — The experimental configurations presented here follow from a previous exercise in adapting the remarkable articulation of the commentary on the 64 conditions interrelated in the traditional Chinese Yi Jing (Richard Wilhelm, The I Ching or Book of Changes, 1967). That …
(2023-06-19). Pseudo-Nationalism Is About Political Desperation and Sure Sign of Economic Collapse. transcend.org 15 Jun 2023 – Perception matters. Nepal's perception in business world is perhaps zero, to say the least. Economic scenarios have completely changed from the time of "baby boomer" generation days of the 50s.
(2023-06-19). Summer Fundraising — Please Pitch In. transcend.org Dear reader, please partner with TMS by contributing financially to our Peace Journalism. A troubled world needs our solutions as most leaders have gone berserk with their warmongering, fear-inducing militarism, and war-dependent economies. Our heartfelt thanks.
(2023-06-19). Tao Te Ching on Peace and Nonviolence (5). transcend.org Quoted from the Tao Te Ching, a Chinese classic text written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the sage Laozi.
(2023-06-19). The FBI Groomed a 16-Year-Old with Brain Development Issues to Become a 'Terrorist'. transcend.org 15 Jun 2023 – An undercover FBI agent befriended the teenager online. When he turned 18, he was arrested for supporting ISIS. The only "terrorist" the boy was ever in contact with was the FBI agent.
(2023-06-19). The Imminent Extradition of Julian Assange and the Death of Journalism. transcend.org 17 Jun 2023 – Julian Assange's legal options have nearly run out. He could be extradited to the U.S. this week. Should he be convicted in the U.S., any reporting on the inner workings of power will become a crime. Julian may be imprisoned for journalism, but he won't be the only one.
(2023-06-19). US Tells Another Bedtime Story to Scare Away Normal Relations with China and Cuba. transcend.org 9 Jun 2023 – Yesterday the Wall Street Journal published an article claiming that China has plans to set up a "spy base" in Cuba to "eavesdrop" on the United States and "identify potential strike targets."
(2023-06-19). Why Is U.S. Media Blind to Washington's War Atrocities? transcend.org 15 Jun 2023 – Nationalism masquerading as journalism covers war in darkness telling us for whom the bell tolls. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. media were all-hands-on-deck with empathetic, poignant reporting via TV, radio, print, and online outlets. But when U.S. missiles and bombs hit population centers over the previous two decades, the human tragedies rarely got anything more than short shrift in the U.S. media.
(2023-06-19). Adam Silver And NBA Drop Hammer On Ja Morant: Suspended For 25 Games Next Season. moguldom.com Many wondered what type of suspension trouble National Basketball Association player Ja Morant would get for his second gun-flashing episode. The first time around, he has suspended eight games, But this time, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammer and issued a 25-game suspension effective next season. The next season begins October 2023 and ends …
(2023-06-19). Bubble Trouble: Top Analyst Says A Speculative Bubble Is Forming With Artificial Intelligence Companies. moguldom.com A bubble is developing in the overhyped field of artificial intelligence, said Satori Fund founder Dan Niles, although he believes AI is actually not getting enough attention, given its long-term potential. In the early stages of a powerful new technology such as AI, "the hype is too much because every company is trying to claim …
(2023-06-19). EU actions against tech firms slammed. ecns.cn The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, or CCCEU, voiced deep concerns over the European Commission's recent actions to pressure its member states to avoid using 5G equipment made by Huawei and ZTE.
(2023-06-19). Consumer market buoyed by shopping carnival, Father's Day. ecns.cn Chinese consumers' passion for online shopping was visible once again during this year's June 18 shopping carnival, which industry experts said played a vital role in promoting the recovery of consumption and shoring up the economy.
(2023-06-19). Japan urged to halt release of toxic water. ecns.cn Environmental and social experts from across Asia have called on Japan to refrain from contaminating the sea with radioactive wastewater after it began test running the equipment to discharge toxic water from a crippled nuclear power plant into the Pacific.
(2023-06-19). Moscow looks to enhance trade ties with Beijing. ecns.cn Russia and China are not just neighbors but also maintain very good relations, and the two countries have made progress in using the renminbi in bilateral trade, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said.
(2023-06-19). China, U.S. to keep exchanges at a high level. ecns.cn China and the United States agreed on Sunday to jointly implement the important consensus reached at the meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali, Indonesia, in November.
(2023-06-19). CNE of Ecuador Suspends Citizen Revolution Ticket for Presidential Election. orinocotribune.com 
In Ecuador, two presidential candidates have had their candidacies put on hold after the National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral, CNE) detected errors in the registration process. The CNE granted the candidates 48 hours to correct the errors. | The candidates of the Citizen Revolution Movement (Movimiento Revolución Ciudadana, RC), Luisa González and Andrés Arauz, have been suspended, along with those sponsored by the Gente Buena and Construye alliance, Fernando Villavicencio and Andrea González. | The CNE suggests that the momentary disqualification can be resolved by submitting the government pla…
(2023-06-19). Ukraine Violated Peace Agreement Approved in Turkey, Putin Reveals. orinocotribune.com Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed during an African leaders meeting in St. Petersburg that Russian forces had withdrawn from Kiev and other regions of Ukraine last year in compliance with a peace agreement reached in Turkey, as part of an African mediation mission to Russia. | However, during the meeting with the members of the African delegation, who were entrusted with presenting an initiative to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Putin informed them that Kiev had declined to sign the pact following the voluntary departure of Russian troops. | The Russian head of state presented the document negotiated by…
(2023-06-19). Five Stylized Facts about Producer Organizations & Rural Development. geo.coop
(2023-06-19). Dan Ellsberg's Parting Plea: Don't Wait. original.antiwar.com
(2023-06-19). ICWA Stands! Supreme Court Affirms Indian Child Welfare Act. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-19). 'I've Never Regretted Doing It': Daniel Ellsberg (1931—2023). popularresistance.org
(2023-06-19). Another Delusional Propagandist — Meet Owen Matthews. sonar21.com 
I am hesitant to give any publicity to someone who traffics in lies, but this recent piece by Owen Matthews in The Spectator is so egregious and so out of…
(2023-06-19). Exposing International News Neglect, Censorship, and Agenda Cutting. projectcensored.org The Top 5 Most Important but Under-Reported News Stories of 2022-2023, as Selected by an International Jury A Joint Endeavor of the News Enlightenment Initiative and Project Censored June 19,…
(2023-06-19). The Electoral Collapse of SYRIZA: The Left and the Coming Election. socialistproject.ca 
The meteoric rise of SYRIZA in Greece in 2012 and the resounding double victory of 2015 (one in January and the second in September, after the great compromise of July 2015) seems to have ended with the crushing defeat in the
(2023-06-19). Redacted: Massachusetts Withholding Plans For New Women's Prison. shadowproof.com When the state House and Senate passed a five-year moratorium on building any new prisons and jails last year, those who had spent years fighting against the construction of a new women's prison thought that the Legislature was finally listening. But, in one of his last moves in office last August, former Gov. Charlie Baker …
(2023-06-19). De-dollarization means disarmament of the PKK. uwidata.com 
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum commenced on June 16th. The forum saw the participation of numerous leaders and ministers from Asia to Africa, including Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin who delivered a speech. The forum addressed the issues of multipolarity and alternative currencies to dollar. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, United World International author and the …
(2023-06-18). Voices from across the globe unite against the New Cold War, advocate New Non-Alignment. peoplesdispatch.org A webinar organized by the No Cold War campaign in collaboration with several progressive movements and platforms highlighted the ongoing transition towards a multipolar world and the need for a new Non-Aligned Movement…
(2023-06-18). Troubling questions surround BBC 'disinformation correspondent' Marianna Spring. strategic-culture.org 
Little is known about the history of Marianna Spring, the BBC's first "disinformation correspondent." But her record of churning out disinfo of her own in the service of British government objectives sends a bright red flag up over the new Verify project | By Kit KLARENBERG |
(2023-06-18). U.S. Sanctions Are Drowning Syrians. strategic-culture.org The days of U.S. dictating to the Arab world, and U.S.-engineered wars for regime change in the Middle East are over, Steven Sahiounie writes. | Hundreds of Syrian men, women and children have drowned early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece after the sinking of an Egyptian trawler headed for Italy. It is being called one of the deadliest migrant ship disasters in the Mediterranean Sea. As many as 750 persons were packed into the boat, with women and children under the deck, which may be why the 104 survivors were all young men. 78 bodies were recovered 75 kilometers offshore Kalamata, Gre…
(2023-06-18). We Must Acknowledge Hard Truths About the Holocaust in Poland. strategic-culture.org Aleksander Kwasniewski, former Polish president: Discussing crimes committed by members of one's own nation is never easy. Israeli universities are honoring two outstanding Poles who explore Polish crimes against Jews in WWII. Learning the truth would strengthen Poland, too | By Aleksander KWASNIEWSKI | Two outstanding Polish women, Barbara Engelking, a Holocaust scholar and Olga Tokarczuk, a Nobel Prize laureate, both esteemed and courageous contributors to their fields are being awarded honorary doctorates by Tel Aviv University Thursday. This act of recognition from Israel contrasts the responses their work ha…
(2023-06-18). Emails Reveal Cover Up Of Fluoride Toxicity & The COVID-19 Vaccine Narrative Has Utterly Collapsed. 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 (6/18/23). 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
(2023-06-18). The FBI's Entrapment of Americans Continues with Latest Arrest of 18-Year Old with Developmental Issues. thelastamericanvagabond.com With the latest arrest of an alleged terrorist, the FBI reminds Americans it will not hesitate to entrap unstable individuals in the name of continuing the War of Terror. Mateo Ventura, an 18-year-old resident of Wakefield, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with knowingly concealing the source of material support or resources for a foreign
(2023-06-18). Father's Day on Death Row. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-18). Calls for Systemic Transformation of US Policing Follow Damning DOJ Report on Minneapolis PD. scheerpost.com 
"Reform isn't what we need! 'Reform' means more money for the killer cop industry that will never erase its origins out of slave patrols," asserted Black Lives Matter.
(2023-06-18). Zelensky Slams Trump for Saying He Would End the War in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-18). The Greatness of Daniel Ellsberg, From Heroic Vietnam War Whistleblower to Fearless Free Press Activist. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-18). Politbarometer 2023 — Shifts in the mood of Mongolian society. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-18). China and Honduras explore aquaculture cooperation. america.cgtn.com 
Honduras is looking for more of China's market for its shrimp industry following the recent meetings between the presidents of the two countries in Beijing.
(2023-06-18). Honduras-China ties boost hopes for infrastructure project. america.cgtn.com 
As Honduras's diplomatic ties with China grow, there are hopes that a major rail project may soon become a reality, transforming global trade routes in the process.
(2023-06-18). Chinese prime minister kicks off European tour. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Sunday kicked off a European tour that will take him to Germany and France, where he is expected to strengthen strategic ties with these countries and the European Union (EU).
(2023-06-18). Pope Francis condemns terrorist attack on school in Uganda. plenglish.com Vatican City, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on lamented, in his words after the Sunday Angelus prayer, the recent terrorist attack on a Ugandan school, in which 42 students were killed.
(2023-06-18). Russia confirms Brics enlargement to be discussed at upcoming summit. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The process to incorporate new member countries into the Brics will be discussed at the next summit, scheduled for August in South Africa, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
(2023-06-18). Tribute to Antonio Maceo and Che in Costa Rica. plenglish.com San Jose, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Costa Rica Jorge Rodriguez on Sunday highlighted the transcendence of the independence work of two figures of the Cuban history: Antonio Maceo (1845-1896) and Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967).
(2023-06-18). Big Pharma's Opioid Settlement Payouts to Localities Made Public. truthout.org KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism. Thousands of local governments nationwide are receiving settlement money from companies that made, sold, or distributed opioid painkillers, like Johnson & Johnson… |
(2023-06-18). Tax Records Tie Publix Heiress to More Dark Money Groups That Sponsored Jan. 6. truthout.org The "Stop the Steal" rally that preceded the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was funded by an opaque network of groups that partnered to launch the rally questioning the legitimacy of former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss on the same day Congress was slated to certify those election results. Trump, who was arraigned Tuesday at a Miami federal court on charges… |
(2023-06-18). Earthquake Within Catalan Independentism In The Municipal Elections. southfront.org 
Written by Jordi Oriola Folch | In the last autonomic elections in Catalonia in 2021, the three pro-independence parties (ERC from the center-left, JUNTS from the center-right and CUP from the left) won 52% of the votes. A kind of unofficial referendum, which showed the desire of the people of Catalonia to be able to decide to leave the Spanish state as a solution to the constant disagreements and the irreconcilable way of living the political, economic and social. This divergence can a…
(2023-06-18). Eric Zuesse: U.S. Empire Will Either Lose Ukraine To Russia, Or Fail To Win Taiwan From China — Or Both. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse As usual, the best analysis of U.S. foreign policies is by Alexander Mercouris at The Duran. It's…
(2023-06-18). Lies, Damn Lies, and UFOs: Deciphering the Truth Hidden Amid Decades of Propaganda. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by J.B. Shurk. Originally published by Has the age-old question of whether we are alone in the universe finally been answered? In what appears to be a well-coordinated disclosure campaign, several knowledgeable "insiders" have recently made public statements claiming that "ET" is real and has been visiting Earth for decades. | In mid-May, Stanford Medical Professor Garry Nolan caused a stir during…
(2023-06-18). Military Situation In Donbass On June 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Serebyanka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 radar of the AFU near Maksimilyanovka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Makarivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Ro…
(2023-06-18). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Fighting is ongoing near the village of Robotyne; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Levadnoe; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Rivnopol; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Up to 200 Ukrainian servicemen, 30 infantry vehicles, 35 arm…
(2023-06-18). Military Situation In Syria On June 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-06-18). Military Situation In Yemen On June 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 108 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | At least one person was killed and several others were injured in a clash between the Tareq Saleh forces and the armed men of Abu Dhiyab al-Alaqami in the town of Al-Khukha; | During the recent U.S. drone attack on Al-Qaeda positions in Al-Mosinaa area, Abu Muhammad Al-Shaluni Al-Awlaki, one of the senior members Al-Qaeda g…
(2023-06-18). Second 'Road Accident' In Week Results In Burning Of NATO Military Equipment In Latvia. southfront.org 
NATO military equipment is on fire again in Latvia. On June 18, a Scania truck with a trailer carrying an all-terrain vehicle Bandvagn 206 did not reach its destination and caught fire near the capital Riga. This is the second incident in the area that led to the destruction of NATO military equipment over the past week. | According to the press attache of the Commander of the National Armed Forces, the official reason of today's incident was a traffic accident. The local fire services fou…
(2023-06-18). 13 Syrian Soldiers Killed Or Wounded In Eastern Homs Bombing (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Facebook. | On June 18, three soldiers were killed and ten others were wounded when a roadside bomb blew up a truck of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the eastern Homs countryside, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The London-based monitoring group said that the bombing took place near the town of al-Mushrefa, on a road that links Homs city with the key town of Salamiyah in the eastern countryside of Hama. | Photos from the scen…
(2023-06-18). Real Scale Of Ukrainian Success During Counteroffensive Revealed. southfront.org 
File image. | The Ukrainian military has reportedly captured seven villages spanning just 90 square kilometers from Russian forces since the start of its counteroffensive on June 4. | On June 11, Ukrainian officials said their troops took over the villages of Novodonetskoe, Blagodatnoe, Storojevoe, Makarovka and Neskuchnoe in the Donetsk region. The next day, June 12, officials announced that the Zaporozhye region villages of Lokbovoe and Novodarovka were also now back under Ukrainian control.
(2023-06-18). Russian MoD Says Kiev Forces Lost 200 Troops, 33 Tanks While On Attack In Zaporozhye (Videos). southfront.org 
On June 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Kiev forces had launched new attacks in the Zaporozhye, south…
(2023-06-18). SDF Blamed For Rocket Attack On Refugee Camp In Northern Syria (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On June 17, at least five civilians were wounded when a rocket attack targeted a refugee camp in Syria's northern region. | The camp in question is located near the village of Trendah in the Turkish-occupied area of Afrin in the northern Aleppo countryside. It mainly shelters widowed women and their children. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based monitoring group, said in a report that the rocket attack was launched f…
(2023-06-18). Eric Zuesse: Putin Predicts Biden's Defeat In Ukraine's War. southfront.org 
Written by Russia's President Vladimir Putin,
(2023-06-18). For Many Black People Behind Bars, Juneteenth Comes With Joy and Grief. truthout.org Juneteenth is a bittersweet day for us — and all Black people in prison holding onto the promise of freedom. Let's start with history. The Emancipation Proclamation — issued by Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 22, 1862, during the American Civil War — declared that all slaves in the Confederacy would be "forever free." Unfortunately, that freedom didn't extend to the four slaveholding states not in… |
(2023-06-18). US Politicians Don't Have the Right to Dictate Macedonia's Future. truthout.org In May, Senator Chris Murphy tapped into the endless flow of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fly to the Western Balkans, with a stop in the Republic of Macedonia to implore (read: threaten) Macedonians to adopt a "simple constitutional amendment" in order to "stay on the path to join the European Union." But why does a senator from Connecticut care if Macedonia joins the EU? As a member of the… |
(2023-06-18). Gov't of Waukegan, Illinois tries to hide extensive history of abuse by cops. liberationnews.org 
The city government of Waukegan, Illinois, tried to bury an internal report revealing misconduct and evasion of discipline in the Waukegan Police Department. Waukegan is a city 30 miles north of Chicago with a multinational, working class population of just under 90,000.
(2023-06-18). Ten Inconvenient Truths About Ukraine Largely Ignored by the Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Biden Says He Won't Make It Easy for Ukraine to Join NATO. news.antiwar.com President Biden said Saturday that he won't make it easy for Ukraine to join NATO as the alliance is debating what new commitments to extend to Kyiv at an upcoming summit in Vilnius that will be held from July 11-12. Most NATO members agree that Ukraine can't be offered full NATO membership while it's fighting …
(2023-06-18). Putin Says First Russian Nukes Have Arrived in Belarus. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the first Russian tactical nuclear weapons have arrived in Belarus and that the full deployment will be completed by the end of the year. "The first nuclear warheads have been delivered to Belarusian territory. This is the first batch. We will complete this work by the end of …
(2023-06-18). US Still Expects Sweden to Join NATO This July Despite Erdogan's Comments. news.antiwar.com The US ambassador to Turkey expects Sweden to become a NATO member by the Vilnius summit that will be held this July despite recent comments from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "We hope Sweden can become a member of NATO soon," Ambassador Jeffry Flake told CNBC on Friday. "We fully expect and hope that by the …
(2023-06-18). Western Official Says US Goal in Deal With Iran Is to Avoid Israeli Attack. news.antiwar.com An unnamed Western official speaking to Reuters said one of the US's main objectives in recently engaging with Iran and reaching some sort of agreement on its nuclear program is to prevent an Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic. "If (the) Iranians miscalculate, the potential for a strong Israeli response is something that we want …
(2023-06-18). Despite the Hype, Artificial Intelligence Remains Inferior to the Human Brain. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Reality vs. Illusion. People have been Robbed of their Ability to "Decipher between Fact and Fiction" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Prison Has Robbed Me of Father's Day 25 Times. All I Want Is to Be With My Sons. truthout.org Father's Day in prison is disheartening. Far away from a "rainbows and flower pots" type of celebration. Far away from festivities where your children give you gifts and tell you how much they love and care about you. Being a father from behind bars is utterly impossible, something unattainable. The 15-minute phone calls hardly do justice. The number of letters you can mail in and out are few. |
(2023-06-18). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). War on Global Agriculture: The Unsustainable 'Sustainable' UN Agenda 2030. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Ukraine: US Launches a Fascist Government, and World War Three? globalresearch.ca It all started on March 5, 2014: a US sponsored fascist coalition government under the disguise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. | With historical foresight pertaining to the dangers of a Third World War, this article by Felicity Arbuthnot was …
(2023-06-18). TERF Rally in Pittsburgh Surrounded and Shouted Down. itsgoingdown.org Report back from recent rally against far-Right TERFs. Originally posted to Filler Collective. Last September, our amazing Pittsburgh Community gathered outside the City-County Building Downtown to let a group of TERFs know that their voices and fascist hate have no place in our city. At that time, we succeed in outnumbering them and drowning them…
(2023-06-18). UNICEF condemns armed attack on school in Uganda. plenglish.com Kampala, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative in Uganda, Mohamed Munir, on Sunday condemned the recent armed attack on a school in the country's western region, where 42 people were killed.
(2023-06-18). Great Exhibition Road Festival returns to celebrate remarkable art and science. imperial.ac.uk Great Exhibition Road was for the second day running transformed into a vibrant festival of arts and sciences from the giants of Albertopolis.
(2023-06-18). Vladimir Putin Received the Heads of Delegations of African States. libya360.wordpress.com
(2023-06-18). Charleston Grad Student Uncovers the Largest Known Slave Auction in the US. truthout.org This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Sitting at her bedroom desk, nursing a cup of coffee on a quiet Tuesday morning, Lauren Davila scoured digitized old newspapers for slave auction… |
(2023-06-18). LEVER WEEKLY: What The Nuggets Can Teach Us. levernews.com Stuff The Lever Reported This Week: : •
(2023-06-18). The Google Employee Who Helped Edward Snowden In Hong Kong. popularresistance.org Early on the morning of 10 June 2013, Hong Kong time, the journalist Glenn Greenwald and film-maker Laura Poitras published on the Guardian site a video revealing the identity of the NSA whistleblower behind one of the most damning leaks in modern history. It began: "My name is Ed Snowden." | William Fitzgerald, then a 27-year-old policy employee at Google, knew he wanted to help. But he didn't yet know how. | Snowden was arguably the most wanted man in the world. The confidential documents he shared with Greenwald, Poitras and the Guardian's Ewen MacAskill detailed a sweeping US government surveillance program t…
(2023-06-18). Masaya in Flames — Five Years Afterwards. orinocotribune.com 
By John Perry — Jun 15, 2023 | During the attempted coup in Nicaragua in 2018, Masaya was one of the cities most affected by the violence and by the widespread use of roadblocks to control the streets, many manned by armed youths. The violence began on April 18 and lasted until July 17, when police and Sandinista volunteers moved in to clear the roadblocks. Overall, in Masaya some 36 people died during the coup attempt, including three police officers (and two more were trapped and murdered after the coup attempt ended). Randall, the subject of this article, lives in Monimbó, the neighborhood or "barrio" whe…
(2023-06-18). Russia-Ukraine War: Another Act of Terror Met by Western Media Silence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Five Facts About Producer Organizations And Rural Development. popularresistance.org Producer organizations (POs) receive substantial attention and policy support, given their potential to contribute to pro-poor rural development. Here, we first synthesize decades of empirical research in the form of five stylized facts—common and largely unchallenged conclusions—about POs. Then, we explore these stylized facts using several secondary and primary data sets. We confirm some stylized facts, challenge others, and highlight which ones lack empirical evidence to derive policy implications and directions for future research. We highlight largely overlooked low and regionally biased particip…
(2023-06-18). Authorities congratulate all Cuban fathers on their day. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday congratulated all Cuban fathers on their day, as they can take care of and make the angels that their children are grow, he wrote on Twitter.
(2023-06-18). Peru's Association of Journalists greets Prensa Latina on anniversary. plenglish.com Lima, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Journalists of Peru on Sunday highlighted the role played by the Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina (PL), throughout 64 years of uninterrupted activity.
(2023-06-18). President Diaz-Canel recalls Cuban heroine Vilma Espin's legacy. plenglish.com "On June 18, 2007, Cuba lost one of its most beloved and bravest women, a sweet, intelligent and radical heroine. Clandestine, bold, a guerrilla fighter, wife, mother, and feminist leader," the president wrote on Twitter. | Diaz-Canel also recalled the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who said that "everyone who dies fighting for the Revolution leaves energy along the way." | Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, in turn, described Vilma on Twitter as a heroine of the mountains and the plains, an unparalleled woman, sweet and unconditional to the revolutionary process in Cuba. | Vilma, whose nom d…
(2023-06-18). Solidarity marks Cuban hero Fernando Gonzalez's visit to Panama. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Fernando Gonzalez, arrived in Panama on Sunday for an official visit marked by solidarity with Cuba and condemnation of the United States blockade.
(2023-06-18). US Chip Embargo Was Designed to "Make China Sleep" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Local Ownership Of Clean Energy Boosts Benefits And Busts Barriers. popularresistance.org ILSR's new report, Advantage Local: Why Local Energy Ownership Matters, finds that local ownership of clean energy can address many of the most pressing challenges we face today, from the climate crisis to economic inequality to corporate exploitation. The report details how local clean energy ownership — as distinct from local siting — can boost the economic impacts of clean energy, cut through public opposition to project development, and put power back in the hands of people instead of polluting utility monopolies. | As shown in the report, local ownership of clean energy, such as rooftop solar pan…
(2023-06-18). Dimitri Lascaris' Canada-Wide Speaking Tour For Peace. globalresearch.ca Dimitri Lascaris will embark upon a Canada-wide speaking tour next week to report back to Canadians about his recent mission of peace to Russia. The title of the tour is "Making Peace With Russia, One Handshake At A Time." | In …
(2023-06-18). German Activist Kim Dotcom Validates Hugo Chávez's Prophecy as BRICS+ Emerges, Defying US Interests. orinocotribune.com In response to the upsurge in countries applying to join BRICS, German activist Kim Dotcom has made a post on social media upholding Hugo Chávez's prophecy about the emergence of a new world outside US interests, verifying the correctness of the Venezuelan revolutionary leader's prediction and adding on Twitter the video of the historic speech that the late Venezuelan leader gave at the 61st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006. | On that occasion, Chávez stated that sovereign and independent countries would try to liberate themselves from US interests and would rebel against imperialism to chan…
(2023-06-18). The Purity Fetish and the Commodity Fetish. orinocotribune.com By Radhika Desai — Jun 13, 2023 | This is a transcript from Radhika's presentation at the book launch of Carlos Garrido's The Purity Fetish and the Crisis of Western Marxism, which you may purchase Thanks for the invitation to be part of this panel of some of the most acute thinkers discussing this very important book. It is important particularly for its focus on dialectics, which is a philosophical mode that is much maligned and misunderstood in the English speaking world, dismissed as 'Hegelian mystical fog.' Garrido's is a crystal…
(2023-06-18). Psychotronic and Electromagnetic Weapons: Remote Control of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | This incisive article by Mojmir Babajek predicted more than 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It …
(2023-06-18). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca Pfizer was fully aware that the mRNA vaccine which it is marketing Worldwide would result in a wave of mortality and morbidity. This is tantamount to a crime against humanity on the part of Big Pharma.
(2023-06-18). George W. Bush: "Slip of the Tongue? Invade Iraq or Invade Ukraine". May I Quote You, Mr. President? globalresearch.ca A selection of 50 quotes from President George W. Bush, for entertainment or meditation…
(2023-06-18). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Covid Pandemic: A "Truth Bomb" Explodes to Illuminate the War on Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). By 2030 you will not eat meat and you will be allowed only three items of new clothing a year, report says. expose-news.com
(2023-06-18). Meet the world's largest landowners topped by the British royal family. expose-news.com The British Royal Family, headed by newly crowned King Charles III, owns 6.6 billion acres of land worldwide. That's more than 37 times as much as the global runner-up, the Catholic Church. …
(2023-06-18). Vitamin K2: The vitamin made by bacteria which helps remove calcium from where it shouldn't be. expose-news.com Vitamin K2 is an important fat-soluble vitamin that plays critical roles in protecting your heart and brain and building strong bones. It also plays an important role in cancer protection. The biological …
(2023-06-18). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). US-China War Risks Grow as Beijing Sees Little Point in Talking to Biden's Team. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-18). Cruelty to Immigrants Is Cruelty to Children. davidswanson.org
(2023-06-18). Venezuela 'Invaded' by Road Travel Bloggers. orinocotribune.com Caracas, June 17, 2023 (
(2023-06-18). US Sanctions Are Drowning Syrians. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Confidential Pfizer Documents confirm Deagel's Shocking 2025 Depopulation Forecast is on Target & not just an Estimation. expose-news.com
(2023-06-18). Kakhovka Dam explosion exacerbates social catastrophe facing the Ukrainian working class. wsws.org The explosion of the Kakhovka dam and the government's response has exposed the destructive and dangerous logic of the capitalist system.
(2023-06-18). CWU launches "mass engagement exercise" to ram through rotten sell-out at Royal Mail. wsws.org Ward and Furey had the gall to boast on Friday that "our reps are back at the negotiating table". They were silent on the hundreds of CWU reps and workers sacked, suspended or otherwise victimised during the year-long dispute.
(2023-06-18). Guatemalan government launches witch-hunt against journalists, judges and prosecutors. wsws.org This witch hunt and Washington's complicit silence represent a stark warning. Four decades after the brutal US-backed junta that killed over 200,000, Guatemala's ruling elite is turning once again to dictatorial methods.
(2023-06-18). Communication Workers Union political smear of World Socialist Web Site falls flat on its face. wsws.org This is the second attack by the CWU on the WSWS on its Twitter page. Its first attempt at red baiting came in the wake of announcing the joint statement on a "negotiators agreement" with Royal Mail on April 15, in its first attempt to end the national dispute by 115,000 postal workers.
(2023-06-18). COVID mRNA Vaccines and Pregnancy: Congenital Malformations Caused by Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-18). Kakhovka Dam explosion exacerbates social catastrophe facing the Ukrainian working-class. wsws.org The explosion of the Kakhovka dam and the government's response has exposed the destructive and dangerous logic of the capitalist system.
(2023-06-18). Did the debt ceiling deal really save the US from bankruptcy? geopoliticaleconomy.com Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Roberts discuss the US debt ceiling deal reached by President Joe Biden and the Republican opposition, and what it means for the future of the economy.
(2023-06-18). Putin Chose The Perfect Time To Reveal Details About The Now-Defunct Draft Treaty With Ukraine. thealtworld.com He wanted to reassure Russia's African partners that it isn't responsible for the food crisis ahead of the next foreseeable round of information warfare claiming otherwise, which will likely commence once the "grain deal" expires next month in the days leading up to the second Russia-Africa Summit. | President Putin surprised his guests from the
(2023-06-18). NATO Arms Fall Short in Ukraine Offensive, US Meddling in Taiwan, & China-Russia in the Pacific. thealtworld.com I discuss with Garland Nixon and Dr. Wilmer Leon the shortfall of Western weapons amid Ukraine's ongoing offensive as well as US meddling in Taiwan and Russia and China's growing strategic partnership in the Pacific.
(2023-06-18). Thank You For Your Service. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of "Thank You For Your Service" (reading by Tim Foley): | Thank you for your service. | I say this not to the employees of the war machine, who in truth serve nothing besides imperial domination and the profit margins of Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. | I say this to the peacemakers. | To the truth-tellers. | To the defiant ones. | To those who've shone the light of truth upon the blood-spattered face of the empire against their own interests for the benefit of everyone. | To those who've stared down the barrel of the most powerful military force ever assembled and said "Do your worst." | To…
(2023-06-18). Putin Tells the U.S. and NATO to "Shove It!" sonar21.com 
I apologize in advance for subjecting you to the following clip from CNN. It has the video of Putin I wanted to share but, unfortunately, is followed up by commentary…
(2023-06-18). Say "No" to a Second Extradition for Hassan Diab. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-06-18). Kennedy denies Zionist crimes against Palestinians and ethnic cleansing since 1948. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-18). AXA, a smash hit with apartheid? youtube.com
(2023-06-18). Over 53b yuan of deals inked at cultural, tourism expo in Tibet. ecns.cn Deals on 60 projects with a total value of over 53 billion yuan ($7.44 billion) were signed on Saturday at a culture and tourism expo in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region.
(2023-06-18). International trade fair kicks off in Hebei. ecns.cn An international economic and trade fair kicked off on Friday in Langfang, Hebei province, committed to display state-of-the-art trade logistics and cross-border trade chains, according to the fair's official website.
(2023-06-18). (W.E. Talk) Gianluca Luisi: Why can chilies take the world by storm?>. ecns.cn n the promotion of Chinese food culture, chili is also opening the door for the rest of the world to understand Chinese food. Why can such a small chili take the world by storm? The Secretary General of the World Chilli Alliance, Gianluca Luisi, recently accepted an exclusive interview "W.E. Talk" with the China News Service.
(2023-06-18). China submits papers for CPTPP accession. ecns.cn The Chinese government has submitted the documents for China's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and China has both the willingness and capability to join the CPTPP, a senior government official said on Saturday.
(2023-06-18). U.S. Secretary of State Blinken starts his long-due Beijing visit. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday, starting a two-day visit to China. | It is Blinken's first visit to China as secretary of state, and he is also the highest-level U.S. official to visit China since October 2018.
(2023-06-18). Around 95% of wheat harvested in China. ecns.cn Some 19.8 million hectares of wheat, or 95 percent of the total wheat-planting areas, have been harvested as of Saturday, official data showed, as China races against the clock to salvage crops against rainfall.
(2023-06-18). 98 die in India due to severe heat in 3 days. ecns.cn Ninety-eight people have died due to severe heat in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, India Today reported on Sunday.
(2023-06-18). Hainan eases path for seafarers to be certified. ecns.cn The Hainan Maritime Safety Administration issued China's first foreign ship captain certificate recognition visa to a Chinese crew member holding a ship captain competency certificate.
(2023-06-18). Heatwaves scorch parts of China, bringing yellow alert. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Sunday renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures as heatwaves scorched some parts of the country.
(2023-06-18). Insights | President of China Inst. in America: U.S.-China relation means everything to the world. ecns.cn "I hope that will be a clear message that it's time for engagement between the U.S. and China," said James Heimowitz, president of China Institution in America in an exclusive interview with CNS where he expressed his opinions on U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's visit to China, adding that U.S.-China. relation means everything to the world. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-18). Chinese naval training ship heading back after wrapping up friendly visit to Philippines. ecns.cn The Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83) departed for China on Saturday after successfully concluding its goodwill visit to the Philippines. "ÄÄ The ship has finished its visit mission in far seas, and the cadet training will continue on its way back.
(2023-06-18). Comicomment: U.S. gun problem explained in 90 seconds. ecns.cn One person died from gun violence every 11 minutes in 2021, setting a new record – a total of nearly 49,000 deaths from gun violence throughout the year, according to a new study.
(2023-06-18). 36th Boleros de Oro International Festival ends in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The 36th edition of the Boleros de Oro International Festival ended in Cuba on Sunday after several days dedicated to promoting this musical genre.
(2023-06-18). Conoce las ideas de la revolucionaria cubana Vilma Espín. telesurtv.net La revolucionaria Vilma Espín asumió la batalla por incorporar a las mujeres al trabajo y proporcionarles un protagonismo social en el país.
(2023-06-18). Afroamericanos creen que el racismo empeorará en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Encuesta revela que 51 por ciento de los ciudadanos piensa que la discriminación racial solo empeorará, mientras que el 37 por ciento cree que se mantendrá igual.
(2023-06-18). Se reportan movilizaciones en provincia argentina de Jujuy. telesurtv.net Organizaciones sociales, sindicales e indígenas mantienen cortes de ruta. Rechazan reforma parcial a la Constitución jujeña.
(2023-06-18). López Obrador viajará a Chile para homenaje a Salvador Allende. telesurtv.net A principios de 2023, López Obrador dio a conocer que preparaba una gira por América del Sur, que, además de Chile, contempla estancias en Colombia, Brasil y Argentina.
(2023-06-18). Sube a 9 número de fallecidos por ola de calor en México. telesurtv.net El secretario de Salud del nororiental estado de Tamaulipas, Vicente Joel Hernández Navarro, señaló que un campesino de 61 años murió por la ola de elevado calor.
(2023-06-18). CNE de Ecuador deja en suspenso candidaturas de González y Villavicencio. telesurtv.net Las autoridades electorales validaron la participación en los sufragios de los candidatos Yaku Pérez, Daniel Noboa, Jan Topic, Otto Sonnenholzner y Bolívar Armijos.
(2023-06-18). Ciclón deja al menos 11 muertos en Río Grande do Sul, Brasil. telesurtv.net El municipio de Caraá es uno de los más afectados. Según el gobernador de Río Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, "el escenario es de devastación".
(2023-06-18). Chinese Foreign Ministry responds to Blinken's upcoming visit to China. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made a comment on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming travel to China, at a press conference on Friday.
(2023-06-18). World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization to kick off in Shandong. ecns.cn The World Internet Conference (WIC) Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization will be held in Jining City in east China's Shandong Province from June 25 to 27, according to a press conference on Friday.
(2023-06-18). China to promptly formulate policies to restore, expand consumption: top economic planner. ecns.cn China will promptly formulate policies that restore and expand consumption, continuously improve consumption environment, and release the potential of service consumption.