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2023-02-21: News Headlines

infobrics (2023-02-21). Biden posing in Kiev as problems at home pile up. infobrics.org Since Biden took office, the US has been experiencing a plethora of issues, but instead of tackling the problems, America keeps trying to divert attention by inciting wars and destabilization around the globe.

infobrics (2023-02-21). Russia Explores Joint Production of 100-Seater Sukhoi Superjet in India. infobrics.org Russia has offered to jointly produce the 100-seater Sukhoi Superjet airliner in India…

infobrics (2023-02-21). Brazil's Arctic Council Dialogue Is a Game Changer. infobrics.org The South American nation is now eyeing North to increase it geopolitical influence…

infobrics (2023-02-21). Raisi Sees China's Willingness to Help Iran Join BRICS. infobrics.org The Iranian president assessed his visit to the PRC as successful and fruitful…




infobrics (2023-02-21). Scholz hardens his position against Russia to preserve his political power. infobrics.org Germany's ruling coalition is at risk of collapse.

infobrics (2023-02-21). Moldova acts in destabilizing way in Transnistria. infobrics.org For Transnistria to be "demilitarized", Moldova must stop threatening the region and start respecting the local people's right to political autonomy.

Lee Camp (2023-02-21). EXPOSED: The Dirty Boning Between Big Oil and Think Tanks. mintpressnews.com As these massive global corporations reap record profits, Lee Camp exposes the corruption and massive amounts of corporate welfare given to oil companies through public funds and tax breaks.

_____ (2023-02-21). Georgia and Turkey: "Productive Partners" in More than Crime. journal-neo.org In Tbilisi, as in any other European capital, you will see Turkish restaurants. There has always been a Turkish community in Georgia, and neighbouring Azerbaijan is a Turkic state, speaking a similar language. So there is nothing unusual about Georgia being like everywhere else in this regard. However Georgia is a very nationalistic country, regardless …




_____ (2023-02-21). Syrian Tragedy and US inhuman sanctions. journal-neo.org Unfortunately, the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck southwest Turkey and northwest Syria continues to rise. According to the latest figures, the number of those killed in both regions has reached a staggering 36,000, more than 100,000 inhabitants were injured. An unknown number of victims are still under the rubble. The evacuation will take time …

A Guest Author (2023-02-21). On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq: National March on Washington Saturday, March 18. workers.org The United National AntiWar Coalition emailed the message below to its supporters. No War in Ukraine! No to NATO! No Weapons, No Money for the Ukraine War! Protest in Times Square, New York City, Jan. 14, 2023, part of international week of actions during MLK birthday week. WW Photo: Brenda . . . |

americanthinker (2023-02-21). A Tribute to Rev. Dr. George Coyne, S.J. americanthinker.com Dr. Coyne, who died three years ago, brought traits to science that are sadly missing today, such as clarity and imagination.

americanthinker (2023-02-21). Healthcare Job Growth Brings Death-by-Queueing to U.S. americanthinker.com The cost of "free" healthcare? Human collateral.




americanthinker (2023-02-21). On the Brink of Judicial Reform, Israel's Leftists Grow Panicked. americanthinker.com Transforming the courts spells out demise for Israel's leftists, and anti-Semitism erupts.

americanthinker (2023-02-21). The Dead End of Reparations. americanthinker.com More important than a thriving American black middle class is maintaining the power of the Anointed educated ruling class.

americanthinker (2023-02-21). The EPA Has No Credibility. americanthinker.com Remember what they said about ground zero after 9/11?>

americanthinker (2023-02-21). Another reason for school choice. americanthinker.com School choice is gaining because the public schools are not performing.




americanthinker (2023-02-21). California lost over 500,000 residents in the last two years. americanthinker.com But it's definitely not because of the Democrats and their ideas….

americanthinker (2023-02-21). Indiana public schools announce partnership with a state university, and objectivity has gone out the window. americanthinker.com The temple of climate change finds new worshippers.

americanthinker (2023-02-21). Overcoming pronoun madness. americanthinker.com There is an easy way to provide a pronoun already in existence that cannot be argued.

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-21). Biden's Visit to Kiev: Distract Public Opinion From "Disadvantageous Developments". Tough Days Ahead for US-NATO? globalresearch.ca




Anonymous Contributor (2023-02-21). Georgia Tech Students Rally and March Against Cop City in Atlanta, GA. itsgoingdown.org Report back from recent march against Cop City organized on the Georgia Tech campus in so-called Atlanta, GA. For more info about the ongoing week of action, go here. photo: @atldemsoc On February 10th 2023, a demonstration was held at Georgia Tech against Cop City and in remembrance of Tyre Nichols, Manuel "Tortuguita" Paez-Teran, and…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-21). Straightening-Out Ideological Labels. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Because political 'science' hasn't yet understood, and therefore cannot scientifically (that is, in a 100% historically truthful way) define, ideological labels, such as "leftist" "rightist" "progressive" "liberal" "conservative" "socialist" "communist" and "fascist", these labels are normally handled propagandistically, instead of accurately; and, so…

Anonymous767 (2023-02-21). Lackey Of United States. Photos Of Biden's Visit To Ukraine Highlight Real Status Of Zelensky. southfront.org The leader of the 'democratic world' and his puppet | The recent visit of US President Joe Biden to Ukraine has become another visual confirmation of the real place of the Kiev regime within the so-called US-led international community. | In this case, it is useful to point out the behavior of Volodymyr Zelensky in front of US President Biden. The MSM-proclaimed 'leader of Ukraine' clearly acts as a lackey of his foreign master that has arrived to inspect his puppets. Zelenksy, who thanks to his acting practice is promote…

Brian Berletic (2023-02-21). How China Is Helping the Solomon Islands Fight Against US Encroachment. asia-pacificresearch.com




Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-21). Murdoch Propaganda Pushes Australia to Double Its Military Budget for War with China. asia-pacificresearch.com

Catherine Crockett (2023-02-21). Sunday 4/23: Seaside Earth Day Celebration & Electric Vehicle Fair. indybay.org Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA…

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-21). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org

Dan Bacher (2023-02-21). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-21). Murdoch Propaganda Pushes Australia to Double Its Military Budget for War with China. asia-pacificresearch.com

Catherine Crockett (2023-02-21). Sunday 4/23: Seaside Earth Day Celebration & Electric Vehicle Fair. indybay.org Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA…

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-21). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org

Dan Bacher (2023-02-21). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-21). China Rejects US Claim That It's Considering Arming Russia. news.antiwar.com China on Monday rejected a claim from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Beijing was considering providing Russia with weapons to use in its war in Ukraine. "It is the US, not China, that has been pouring weapons into the battlefield. The US is in no position to tell China what to do. We …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-21). Victoria Nuland Says US Supports Ukrainian Attacks on Crimea. news.antiwar.com Victoria Nuland, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, said last week that the US is "supporting" Ukrainian attacks on Crimea and called Russian military installations on the peninsula "legitimate targets." Nuland made the comments when asked about a report from The New York Times that was published in January and said the Biden administration …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-21). Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Defend Bakhmut But 'Not at Any Price'. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine would continue to defend the eastern Donetsk city of Bakmut but "not at any price," signaling that Ukrainian forces might be considering a withdrawal. "Yes, it is not a particularly big town. In fact, like many others in Donbas, (it's been) devastated by the Russians. It is …

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-21). "Turbo Cancer" Post COVID-19 Vaccination? 21-Year Old Evan Fishel Died of Leukemia Only Four Days After Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Solar, wind projects to accelerate. ecns.cn China will further accelerate the construction of solar and wind power generation facilities in the Gobi Desert and other arid regions, as growth of renewable energies in the country has been gaining momentum in recent years.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Xinjiang port spearheading opening-up. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region plans to further unleash the potential of the Urumqi International Land Port Area this year after it witnessed fast growth in trade volume last year, local officials said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Supplies donated by Chinese public to be airlifted to earthquake-stricken Syria. ecns.cn A material collection station in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province set up by the Syrian Embassy in China has received over 75 tons of relief supplies donated by enterprises and the public from China.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Mengkang Port on China-Laos border resumes service for passengers. ecns.cn The Mengkang Port on China-Laos border resumed passenger clearance service on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Former president of Slovenia delivers speech at Lanting Forum on Global Security Initiative. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Top academic expects education sector to bounce back quickly. ecns.cn The three years of the COVID-19 epidemic resulted in a major hit to the international education program at Beijing Jiaotong University's College of International Education, according to Liu Yanqing, the school's dean.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Tibet residents welcome New Year with yak stew, mask dance performances. ecns.cn The atmosphere is festive in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, as residents gear up to celebrate Losar and usher in the Year of the Rabbit with religious rituals, lavish feasts and family reunions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Friendship with China cherished. ecns.cn Claims made in Western media that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has led Pakistan into a "debt trap" are "rubbish and all incorrect", Pakistan's Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Room for mortgage rate cuts seen. ecns.cn China's benchmark for mortgage interest rates, which has stayed unchanged at 4.3 percent for six consecutive months, may fall if the recovery in housing demand proves inadequate, potentially leading to supportive measures like lower rates.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Full text: The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper. ecns.cn China on Tuesday released "The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper."

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Talent flow made easier in bay area. ecns.cn Promoting cross-border practices in more professional fields and mutual recognition of professional qualifications would be of great importance to increasing the flow of talent in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). COVID in Hangzhou limited to a few cases. ecns.cn Fifteen school students in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province have tested positive for COVID-19, said the city's health authorities on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Firms punished for damaging environment. ecns.cn Almost 150 officials from two centrally administered State-owned enterprises have been held accountable for environmental violations exposed in the country's high-profile central environmental inspections.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Country's investment industry grows, matures. ecns.cn The maturation of China's venture capital and private equity industries is widely expected amid the implementation of the registration-based initial public offering system throughout the A-share market.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). 1 killed, 13 injured in explosion at U.S. metal manufacturing plant. ecns.cn One person died and 13 others were injured after an explosion rocked a metal manufacturing plant on Monday in Bedford, the U.S. state of Ohio.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). New capital oversight system to raise bank standards. ecns.cn China will build a differentiated capital regulatory system for commercial banks to further improve bank capital regulations, better manage financial risk and help lenders align with international standards, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Beloved Japan-born giant panda Xiang Xiang returns to China. ecns.cn Female giant panda Xiang Xiang on Tuesday morning left Tokyo's Ueno Zoo to fly back to China, her home country.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Chinese envoy voices concern over Palestinian-Israeli tensions. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Monday voiced concern over Palestinian-Israeli tensions and called on the UN Security Council to take meaningful actions toward a solution.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). China rebuts U.S. claims over providing 'lethal support' to Russia. ecns.cn China has urged the U.S. to reflect on its own deeds and stop shifting blame and spreading false information over U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks suggesting China is considering providing "lethal support" to Russia.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). 163 herb species newly identified in China's TCM census. ecns.cn Chinese researchers identified 163 new herb species during the fourth national census of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) resources, authorities have said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Spring scenery across China. ecns.cn More than 100,000 cherry trees blossom in a tea garden at Yongfu town of Zhangping City, east China's Fujian Province, attracting visitors to enjoy spring scenery.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Surface ruptures caused by earthquake in Türkiye. ecns.cn Aerial view shows land surface ruptures caused by devastating earthquakes that struck Karramanmarach, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-02-21). Various fork activities held to celebrate Dragon Head Raising Day. ecns.cn Er Yue Er, which falls on the second day of the second month on Chinese Lunar calendar, is regarded by the Chinese people as the day when the "dragon raises its head," which means the spring awakens after winter hibernation.

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-02-21). Cómo los súper ricos destruyen nuestras mentes. globalizacion.ca Las corporaciones, los bancos de inversión multinacionales y los súper ricos que se esconden detrás de ellos han lanzado este año la etapa final de una guerra despiadada de unos pocos contra la gran mayoría de la humanidad. | Aunque pagan…

Emir Sader (2023-02-21). La desdolarización avanza en el mundo. globalizacion.ca El acuerdo entre los bancos centrales de Rusia e Irán es un paso más en el proceso de desdolarización de la economía mundial. Por ese acuerdo, 52 bancos iraníes se conectarán con 106 bancos rusos. El uso del rublo y…

Eye Zen Presents (2023-02-21). Sunday 2/26: FabLab: Per Sia. indybay.org STUDIO A.C.T.

February 24 for Peace (2023-02-21). Friday 2/24: Take Action for Peace In Ukraine. indybay.org 1 Post St, San Francisco, (Senator Feinstein's Office) | Post and Market; Montgomery Street BART…

Fight Back (2023-02-21). Eight days into strike, Hastings, MN school food service workers stand strong. fightbacknews.org Hastings, MN — On day eight of the SEIU Local 284 food service worker strike against the Hastings Public Schools, workers gathered at McNamara Stadium here for a rally demanding a decent contract. | Although they've been battered by rain, bitter winds and cold temperatures over the last week on the winter picket line, the workers say they are resolute and will keep fighting until they win the contract they deserve. | Laurie Pottoff is a worker in the kitchen of Hastings High School. Pottoff said, "I am still pumped! We deserve more than the crumbs the district is offering. I am not ready to give up." | On…

Free West Media (2023-02-21). Ohio Disaster: When Hedge Funds Manage Rail Traffic. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-02-21). Selected Articles: The Antiwar Movement. Demonstrate Together. globalresearch.ca By If the Feb. 19 rally to end the war in Ukraine fails it will not be a success for other antiwar organizations that disagree with the Libertarian Party. …

Global Voices (2023-02-21). Amid Massive Natural Disaster, Turkey's Erdogan Wields Censorship and Prepares for Dicey Polls. juancole.com Written byCivic Media Observatory This story is part of Undertones, Global Voices' Civic Media Observatory's newsletter. It features a summary of a year-long research on media ecosystems from Turkey and what we can expect in 2023. Whenever you click on a hyperlink in the text, you will see the narrative and media posts upholding it. …

Golden Thread Productions & Brava for Women (2023-02-21). Wednesday 3/8: International Women's Day: What Do the Women Say? 2023 Fighters for Freedom. indybay.org Brava Theater Center | 2781 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | Or join the event virtually…

INDYRADIO (2023-02-21). Friend of Assange Found Innocent of False Charges in Ecuador. indybay.org Privacy advocate Ola Bini was finally found innocent of nebulous charges that kept him under control of the legal system for 3 years. Today we share his story as he told it on social media at the end of last month. This morning, he clarified the status of his case. Though the verdict will be appealed, Ola is still smiling, now certain he will prevail.

Jacob G. Hornberger (2023-02-21). What About the Unprovoked U.S. Aggression Against Iraq? globalresearch.ca

Jason Ditz (2023-02-21). IAEA, Iran in Talks Over Highly-Enriched Uranium Finding. news.antiwar.com The IAEA is turning up its latest concerns about Iran's civilian nuclear program with media reports of a discovery of Iran is known to be producing uranium of up to 60% purity, and it should be noted that weapons grade is in excess of 90%. Thus, neither the 60% stockpile, nor these 84% particles, are actually a proliferation risk for atomic weapons. | The expected spin is that this newer top-line enrich…

Jeffrey D. Sachs (2023-02-21). Lo que Ucrania necesita aprender de Afganistán sobre las guerras de poder. globalizacion.ca Lo que los europeos necesitan aprender es que la UE no es sino un Protectorado de EEUU. Muchos discursos sobre la ´democracia ª, pero las decisiones se toman en Washington. Lo sorprendente es la pasividad y la docilidad de los dirigentes…

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-21). Farmers protest silver, lead, zinc mine threat in Lue. greenleft.org.au Residents of Mudgee and farmers protested outside the Independent Planning Commission against Bowdens Silver's plan to mine silver, lead and zinc, near Lue. Jim McIlroy reports.

John Klar (2023-02-21). Solution to the World's Carbon Problems: Compel Children to Eat Unhealthy Processed Vegetarian Alternatives to Wholesome Grass-fed Meats or Fresh Local Foods. globalresearch.ca

Juan Cole (2023-02-21). Sen. Bernie Sanders, "Embarrassed" by "racist" Israeli Government, Threatens to Withhold Aid. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) came on Face the Nation Sunday. In the course of the interview, Sanders lashed out at the new, extremist government in Israel, which includes a minister once convicted of incitement to racial violence and more than one figure belonging to Kahanist organizations of a sort that …

Kerry Smith (2023-02-21). Neo-Nazi sentenced to jail for attack on anti-racists' home. greenleft.org.au Neo-Nazi extremist Desmond Liddington has been sentenced for his part in an attack on the home of anti-racists. Kerry Smith reports.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-21). 40 Mile Walk to White House to Call for President Biden Action on Reparations. indybay.org From Sea to Shining Sea and beyond, the call for Reparations Study and Redress is growing. President Joe Biden and the Office of Executive Branch of the United States of America can demonstrate one standard for global citizenship via Executive Order to create a Reparations Study and Redress Commission. From Historic Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Bar Gold Mining District we join the journey towards justice.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-21). ILWU Local 10 Stops Work & Rallies For Mumia With Tyre Nichols Family In San Francisco. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 held a stop work action and held a march and rally to demand the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The family of Tyre Nichols also attended and spoke out.

Larry Johnson (2023-02-21). Will Putin Announce the Beginning of a Russian-Chinese Defense Pact? sonar21.com Joe Biden made a semi-coherent speech in Kiev and may do an encore on Tuesday in Poland. I am confident he will display the same muddled thoughts and tangled syntax…

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-21). International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) March and Rally to Free Mumia. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU members and supporters demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal as part of ongoing campaign…

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-21). Blinken Gets Bibi to Bend on Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Marcelo Colussi (2023-02-21). Las falacias de la democracia. globalizacion.ca En cualquier país "libre", no "autocrático" -según la terminología en uso por el globalizado discurso de la derecha, por supuesto totalmente rebatible- la democracia aparece como el bien supremo. Las penurias de las poblaciones se deben -según esa estrecha, muy…

Martha Grevatt (2023-02-21). Class struggle is our very essence. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." "Struggle is the very essence of a revolutionary party." So true. When Sam wrote those words in 1972, it was at a critical juncture for our Party. Our young . . . |

Martin Varese (2023-02-21). 'We will die for our motherland' Peruvians take the streets against Boluarte coup government. therealnews.com On Dec. 7, 2022, democratically-elected President Pedro Castillo was ousted in a congressional coup and replaced by his Vice President, Dina Boluarte. Since Castillo's ouster, millions of Peruvians have taken to the streets to denounce the coup, and demand new elections and a new constitution. Police and military repression have killed more than 50 people thus far, but the resistance shows no signs of abating. TRNN reports live from the ground in Peru. | This story, with the support of the

Mike Whitney (2023-02-21). Biden's Power Grab: Executive Order Installs "Equity" Commissars to Rule the Bureaucracy and Centralize Power. globalresearch.ca

Mothers on the March (2023-02-21). Friday 2/24: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. Dr. Parag Patel, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what cardiogenic shock is and how it's treated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0sTu9uIbSQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 56) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Share your love this Valentine's Day by giving blood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. One way to celebrate, that will have an impact on your community, is by donating blood at your local blood donor center. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the need…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-21). Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't respond to defibrillation. A new service being launched this month by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is hoping to improve outcomes and save more lives by getting patients faster access to potentially life-saving equipment. Watch: Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients youtu.be/HJPNae9njUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

Olive Enokido-Lineham (2023-02-21). Vladimir Putin Blames West for Starting War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Oregon Capital Chronicle (2023-02-21). Is the new AP African American Studies course Dangerous? Students don't think so. juancole.com Naseem Rakha Maurice Cowley is teaching college-level African American Studies at McDaniel High School. ( Oregon Capital Chronicle ) — Three days after the nation honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Education announced that no Florida public high school would be …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-21). Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Mali Propose Strategic Axis Amid French Military Ouster. orinocotribune.com By Tanupriya Singh — Feb 15, 2023 | The three West African countries, all of whom have recently undergone military takeovers amid rising public anger against France, have agreed to a Bamako-Conakry -Ouagadougou axis, with enhanced cooperation on matters ranging from trade to the fight against insecurity | As France is getting ready to withdraw its troops from Burkina Faso by the end of the month, signs of a possible realignment in the region are emerging with a tripartite meeting between the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea—Olivia Ragnaghnewendé, Morissanda Kouyate, and Abdoulaye Dio…

Oskar Lafontaine & Christian Zehenter (2023-02-21). No nuclear war in Europe! and Glorification of violence. indybay.org The well-read do not believe in Russia's sole guilt anyway. They remember the promise made to Gorbachev not to expand NATO eastward. They know that the U.S. organized and financed a coup on the Maidan in 2014 to install a puppet government that would push for Ukraine's eventual admission into NATO.

Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-02-21). Rage Against the War Machine; ILWU for Mumia and Tyre; US behind Somaliland Secessionism;. indybay.org Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy: Rage Against the War Machine; ILWU for Mumia and Tyre; US behind Somaliland Secessionism; Death Penalty Abolition…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-21). Red Books Day 2023: Fight the rise of the right, read a red book. peoplesdispatch.org The day is celebrated in dozens of countries to mark the anniversary of the publication of the Communist Manifesto and to collectively stand up against the rise of the right…

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-21). Raisi in Beijing: Iran-China Strategic Plans Go Full Throttle. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Feb 17, 2023 | Raisi's visit to Beijing, the first for an Iranian president in 20 years, represents Tehran's wholesale 'Pivot to the East' and China's recognition of Iran's centrality to its BRI plans. | The visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Beijing and his face-to- face meeting with counterpart Xi Jinping is a groundbreaking affair in more ways than one. | Raisi, the first Iranian president to officially visit China in 20 years, led an ultra high-level political and economic delegation, which included the new Central Bank governor and the Ministers of Economy, Oil, Foreign Affair…

Peter Boyle (2023-02-21). Exhibition to raise funds for earthquake victims in Rojava. greenleft.org.au An exhibition of photographs in the Stirrup Gallery at the Addison Road Community Centre will raise funds for earthquake relief in Rojava. Peter Boyle reports.

Phyllis Bennis (2023-02-21). 20 Years Ago, the World Said No to War. globalresearch.ca

Prabir Purkayastha (2023-02-21). Why do we have a balloon hysteria in the U.S.? mronline.org THE newsfeeds from the US seem to be completely insane. First, an F22 Raptor, the most expensive U.S. military aircraft, is used to shoot down a Chinese balloon over the Atlantic ocean.

Prof. Siddharth Kara (2023-02-21). Your Smartphone Has a Human Cost. globalresearch.ca

Protect Thacker Pass (2023-02-21). Three Tribes File New Lawsuit Challenging Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Late yesterday, three Native American Tribes — the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, and Summit Lake Paiute Tribe — launched a major new lawsuit against the Thacker Pass lithium mine. | This new case contains major allegations that were not heard in the prior court case, and may be a significant roadblock for the mine.

r u 18? vote! (2023-02-21). Why is Putin's name not on this list? indybay.org Why is Putin's name not on this list? | What do we mean by "equal treatment under the law"? | What has Putin done to violate laws and human rights?>

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-21). Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª Febr2023. indybay.org Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª | Hablan lxs que siempre lucharán! | Febrero 2023…

Renee Parsons (2023-02-21). Biden's Surprise Visit to Kiev: "Stand with Ukraine as Long as It Takes" globalresearch.ca

Revolution Books (2023-02-21). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…

Revolution Books (2023-02-21). Saturday 2/25: Film Showing: COUP 53-Old Secrets Cast Long Shadows, A benefit for Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-21). Britain trains over 10,000 Ukrainian recruits for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformFebruary 20, 2023 More than 10,000 Ukrainian recruits have gone through training in Britain More than 10,000 Ukrainian military recruits have gone through training in the United Kingdom under the leadership of the British Land Forces and the armed forces of international partners. "So far, over 10,000 Ukrainians have gone through the training [which] includes …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-21). Intermarium project: NATO chieftain to officiate at eastern flank meeting. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOFebruary 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General attends B-9 Summit in Poland Also see: New Intermarium: Biden, NATO pledge support to NATO's nine-nation Eastern Flank Ukraine is linchpin in new Intermarium project to drive Russia out of Europe, Caucasus — FM On Wednesday, 22 February 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will travel to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-21). Munich: NATO co-hosts initiative for eco-friendly warfare. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOFebruary 17, 2023 NATO co-hosts side event at Munich Security Conference focused on military energy transition NATO co-hosted a roundtable discussion on Saturday (17 February 2023) at the Munich Security Conference focused on opportunities to support NATO militaries' transition to clean energy…while ensuring military effectiveness in a deteriorated security environment. The side event "Cleaner and …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-21). NATO, Finland, Sweden launch largest space project in bloc's history. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOFebruary 16, 2023 16 Allies, Finland and Sweden launch largest space project in NATO's history On Wednesday (15 February 2023), 16 Allies, together with invitees Finland and Sweden, launched a new initiative that will transform the way NATO gathers and uses data from space, significantly improve NATO's intelligence and surveillance, and provide essential support to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-21). Numbers on NATO's provision of lethal aid to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Prensa LatinaFebruary 20, 2023 NATO delivers weapons to Ukraine since 2021 Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service reported on Monday that since December 2021, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries have delivered weapons to Ukraine. According to the organization, NATO transferred 1,170 anti-aircraft defense systems, 440 tanks, 1,150 infantry vehicles, and 655 artillery pieces to …

Robert J. Burrowes (2023-02-21). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-21). Saturday 3/4: Night of Ideas. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San José Peace & Justice Center (2023-02-21). Friday 2/24: War in Ukraine: One Year On. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-21). Saturday 3/18: Summer Camp Board Game Festival. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-21). Saturday 3/11: Teddy Bear Clinic. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

Sean Callebs (2023-02-21). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine as the conflict with Russia nears the one-year mark. And, a global security conference is held in Munich. U.S. President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday. Biden pledged more military …

Staff (2023-02-21). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Segundo capítulo de la serie documental "El enigma de Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda estrenará este martes en televisión el segundo capítulo de la Serie documental "El Enigma de Cuba", que recoge la la historia de la nación cubana narrada a profundidad desde sus escenarios fundamentales y a través de mujeres y hombres que la protagonizaron o la han estudiado con denuedo para salvaguardarla y transmitirla a las nuevas generaciones.

Staff (2023-02-21). El español nuestro (II): "Que aquéllos que allí se parecen no son gigantes, sino molinos de viento" cubadebate.cu øInfluyen las nuevas tecnologías y la ola de estímulos visuales? øLos juegos digitales? øEl sino de nativos digitales, el vértigo de la vida en el siglo XXI? øEl escaso tiempo y muchas preocupaciones, limitaciones de tiempo y vicisitudes de los padres en época de crisis, cambios drásticos y precariedad? øLa desprofesionalización en no pocos ámbitos? øSon las tecnologías, el cambio de época y paradigma, o somos los humanos?

Staff (2023-02-21). Esos "seres normativos" olvidados: Los deberes constitucionales. cubadebate.cu Generalmente las personas piensan más en sus derechos que en sus deberes, se proyectan más en exigir los primeros frente al Estado o a los otros ciudadanos, que a reflexionar y cumplir con los segundos, para así llevar una conducta cívica o ciudadana conteste con estos, lo cual puede ser "entendible" porque la persona humana es un ser de libertad y se concibe como tal.

Staff (2023-02-21). Quizás lo has visto sin saber qué es: Conoce al satélite artificial más grande del sistema solar. cubadebate.cu Durante los minutos anteriores y posteriores al amanecer y anochecer, respectivamente, es posible ver en el cielo desplazándose muy despacio algunos objetos brillantes, como si las estrellas estuvieran moviéndose. Pero no son estrellas, son satélites artificiales, mucho más cercanos y pequeños, en relación a otros cuerpos celestes que vemos en las noches.

Staff (2023-02-21). Dan a conocer detalles de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol (CNB) reiteró hoy que la próxima serie nacional comenzará el 22 de marzo con inauguración oficial en el estadio Mártires de Barbados y actividad en otros siete parques del país. Será un evento atípico, pues su etapa regular debe enmarcarse entre el V Clásico Mundial de Beisbol y los Juegos Centrocaribes de San Salvador 2023.

Staff (2023-02-21). Díaz-Canel sostuvo encuentro con el eurodiputado Massimiliano Smeriglio. cubadebate.cu El Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo un encuentro este lunes con el diputado al Parlamento Europeo, Massimiliano Smeriglio, quien visita nuestro país con motivo de la presentación de su libro "Se bruciasse la città " (Se quema la ciudad), en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana.

Staff (2023-02-21). En tiempo récord, deportistas rusos cruzan el estrecho de Yucatán en tablas de kitesurf. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de deportistas rusos ha marcado un nuevo récord tras ser los primeros en atravesar el golfo de Yucatán navegando en tablas de kitesurf. Los kitesurfistas realizaron la travesía, de más de 230 kilómetros, partiendo desde un muelle en el cabo de San Antonio en Cuba. Tardaron en llegar a las costas de México 11 horas y 19 minutos.

Staff (2023-02-21). Las 3 del día: Sirenas momificadas, incendio en Mayarí y las noticias del 20 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este lunes 20 de febrero de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la jornada en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional. "Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. °Conéctese ya!

Staff (2023-02-21). Bolsa MiTransfer amplía su alcance con nuevas opciones de pago. cubadebate.cu Directivos de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) informaron que próximamente quedarán habilitadas nuevas opciones de pago a través de la Bolsa MiTransfer de Transfermóvil con la habilitación del monedero móvil o billetera virtual.

Staff (2023-02-21). Conozca mejor a los integrantes de #elCubaClásico: Moncada y Roel. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ya está en tiempo de Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Te iremos presentando cada día a 2 de los 30 integrantes de nuestra selección nacional. El Cuba al Clásico es el equipo de todos.

Staff (2023-02-21). Este 21 de febrero convoca la poesía: Un libro rojo para Roque Dalton. cubadebate.cu Este 21 de febrero les invitamos a recordar a uno de "nuestros rojos", el poeta y revolucionario salvadoreño Roque Dalton. El encuentro se realizará a las tres de la tarde en la Sala de Lectura de la Biblioteca José Antonio Echeverría, como parte de la cuarta edición del Día de los Libros Rojos, convocatoria que surgió desde la Unión Internacional de Editoriales de Izquierda.

Staff (2023-02-21). Incendio en Pinares de Mayarí: Día decisivo para evitar avance del fuego al parque natural Mensura Piloto (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Luego de una noche intensa, este martes será decisivo para evitar el avance del incendio hacia las profundidades del parque natural Mensura Piloto, en especial hacia las zonas de Pinalito, rica en plantaciones de pinos y café, informó a través de su cuenta de Facebook el periodista de la Radio de Mayarí, Emilio Rodríguez Pupo.

Staff (2023-02-21). Mincin informa sobre afectaciones en la distribución de la canasta familiar normada. cubadebate.cu Las empresas mayoristas del sistema del Comercio Interior, realizan la distribución de 2 090 toneladas de arroz de las más de 36 000 que corresponden a la cuota del mes. Se estima demora en la entrega en las provincias de Matanzas, Ciego de àÅvila, Las Tunas, Holguín, Santiago de Cuba y Guantánamo.

Staff (2023-02-21). Segunda victoria de Cuba en topes amistosos de béisbol en Japón. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano de béisbol logró en Japón su segunda victoria en topes amistosos contra clubes profesionales locales, al imponerse 10 carreras por cuatro frente a las Golondrinas de Yakult.

Staff (2023-02-21). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 21 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 21 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-21). Terremoto en Turquía: Al menos seis muertos y cientos de heridos tras réplicas. cubadebate.cu Al menos seis personas murieron y cientos resultaron heridas después de que las réplicas de magnitud 6.4 y 5.8 azotaran la provincia de Hatay, en el sur de Turquía, cerca de la frontera con Siria, dijo este martes el Centro de Coordinación de Emergencias de Turquía, SAKOM.

Staff (2023-02-21). Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación de 567 MW en horario nocturno de este martes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó que en el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad fundamentalmente en la zona centro oriental del país, por altas transferencias de energía. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 567 MW en el horario pico nocturno.

Staff (2023-02-21). Talk World Radio: Chas Freeman on Making Peace with China. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-21). Venezuela Mobilizes Over 1,000 Buses for Carnival. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Transport Ramón Velásquez Araguayán announced that more than 1,000 buses will be deployed throughout Venezuela during the Happy Carnivals 2023. The buses will guarantee Venezuelans transportation and enjoyment during these holidays. Like many other countries in the region, Venezuela celebrates Carnival on Monday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 21. | On Friday, February 17, Velásquez Araguayán explained via social media that this deployment will cover road safety and beach routes. | "From the Eastern Bus Terminal [Caracas], we begin the deployment of Happy Carnivals 2023 with more than…

Staff (2023-02-21). 27 February, Vancouver: Art and Banner Making Party for Palestine. samidoun.net Monday, 27 February 6: 00 pm Grandview Church 1803 E 1st Ave Vancouver Join Samidoun Vancouver on Monday, 27 February for a banner and art-making party for Palestine! Our banner drops, mural events, demonstrations and actions all involve eye-catching images. Join us to make banners to drop and leave, permanent banners for use in multiple events, …

Staff (2023-02-21). Vancouver banner drops, public interventions highlight Palestinian struggle for liberation. samidoun.net Samidoun Vancouver joined in the Days of Rage and Resistance — organized by the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement — with a banner drop in a busy area of the city on Sunday, 12 February 2023. Participants carried and waved Palestinian flags and hung banners with slogans including "Free All Palestinian Prisoners," …

Steven Sahiounie (2023-02-21). Canada's Role in the War in Syria. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-02-21). Rusia toma control de localidad al norte de Bajmut, Donetsk. telesurtv.net Autoridades de Donetsk aseguraron que este avance permitiría bloquear a las tropas ucranianas de Bajmut.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-02-21). Türkiye avanza el ingreso a la OTAN de Suecia y Finlandia. twitter.com Cavusoglu anunció que "en un futuro próximo, la reunión tendrá lugar en la sede de la OTAN en Bruselas".

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-21). øPor qué conmemorar el Día Mundial de la Justicia Social?>. telesurtv.net La justicia social hace que sociedades y economías funcionen mejor y la pobreza, las desigualdades y los males sociales se reduzcan considerablemente.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-21). Elevan a 40 los muertos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se contabilizan 40 desaparecidos y más de 1.700 personas tuvieron que abandonar sus hogares por las inundaciones y deslaves.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-21). Explosión en fábrica de metal deja 13 heridos en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se desconocen las causas del incidente y dos de los heridos están en estado crítico.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-21). Realizan nuevas protestas contra reforma judicial en Israel. telesurtv.net Los participantes se manifiestan contra la aprobación de una reforma afectaría a la democracia, la separación de poderes y otorgará más poder al Ejecutivo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-21). Presidente de Brasil visita zona afectada por lluvias en Sao Paulo. telesurtv.net Imágenes difundidas en redes sociales mostraban ríos de lodo y escombros, carreteras inundadas, entre otras evidencias de los daños dejados por los deslaves en Sao Paulo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-21). China niega que vaya a vender armas a Rusia. telesurtv.net El vocero de la cancillería Wang Webin aseguró: "Nunca aceptaremos que EE.UU. imponga cómo deben ser las relaciones chino-rusas" .

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-21). Una serie de tiroteos en EE.UU. dejan al menos dos muertos. telesurtv.net En Nueva Orleans, en el estado de Luisiana, sureste de EE.UU., al menos una persona murió y cuatro más resultaron heridas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-21). Más de 47 mil muertos tras los terremotos en Türkiye y Siria. t.co El nuevo balance de decesos por los terremotos que se registraron hace dos semanas se produce cuando el rescate de personas con vida disminuye en forma dramática.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-21). Terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacude el sur de Türkiye. twitter.com Hatay es una de las zonas más devastadas por los terremotos y la única donde prosigue la búsqueda de supervivientes de las 11 provincias afectadas.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-21). Aumenta a 36 la cifra de fallecidos por lluvias en el estado brasileño de Sao Paulo. telesurtv.net Debido a la gravedad de las inundaciones el gobernador del estado de Sao Paulo, declaró el estado de calamidad en cinco ciudades.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-02-21). Fallece un adolescente palestino herido por Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El pasado 14 de febrero también las fuerzas de ocupación asesinaron al adolescente Mahmoud Al-Aydi, de 17 años.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-21). Promulgan Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net La Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral establece una pena de hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes incurran en el delito contra la integridad de las elecciones.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-21). Siguen las movilizaciones contra el Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net Delegaciones de las provincias de Puno se están organizando para enviar nuevas comitivas a Lima y seguir las protestas.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-21). Nuevo terremoto deja tres muertos y más de 200 heridos en Türkiye. twitter.com Los decesos fueron reportados en Antakya, Defne y Samandaƒü, precisó el ministro del Interior de Türkiye.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-02-21). Brigadistas retornan a Venezuela tras prestar ayuda en Siria. telesurtv.net Los brigadistas pertenecientes a la Fuerza de Tarea Humanitaria Simón Bolívar participaron en acciones de rescate y salvamento al pueblo de la nación árabe.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-21). Continúa arribando ayuda humanitaria a Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net Países como Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Omán, Irak y la Organización Mundial de la Salud han enviado ayuda a Siria por distintas vías.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-02-21). Mantienen emergencia por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las llamas consumieron 429.000 hectáreas, destruyeron 1.987 viviendas y dejaron más de 7.000 damnificados.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-02-21). ONU estima en 8.8 millones los afectados en Siria por terremotos. telesurtv.net La representante especial adjunta de la ONU en Siria, Najat Rochdi, realizó su estimación sobre los damnificados por los terremotos de hace dos semanas.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-21). Al menos 15 personas mueren al volcarse autobús en México. telesurtv.net El hecho ocurrió en una zona limítrofe entre los estados de Puebla y Oaxaca, desde donde posiblemente partió el vehículo.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-21). Gremios del norte peruano marcharán contra presidenta Boluarte. telesurtv.net En la nueva jornada de movilizaciones en Arequipa también participarán estudiantes, comerciantes y gremios de construcción civil de la región.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-21). Presidente de Surinam llama a la calma tras protestas sociales. telesurtv.net Ante la posibilidad de nuevas movilizaciones, el Gobierno de Surinam prevé un alto despliegue policial para evitar nuevos desmanes.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-21). Corea del Norte lanza misiles de corto alcance al mar de Japón. telesurtv.net Fuentes oficiales norcoreanas señalaron que la unidad empleada es un poderoso medio de "ataque nuclear táctico".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-21). Reabren escuelas y tiendas tras protestas en Surinam. telesurtv.net El presidente surinamés señaló que "tomamos esta decisión porque no se puede permitir que nuestra economía siga parada".

teleSUR- hvh (2023-02-21). Presidente Biden arriba a Ucrania cuando afronta protestas en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Miles de estadounidenses se manifestaron en la vispera contra el financiamiento del Gobierno de EE.UU. a Ucrania.

The Green Arcade (2023-02-21). Tuesday 3/7: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey with author Dan Berger. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94110…

Tom-Oliver Regenauer (2023-02-21). A terribly powerful family. indybay.org The unbelievable to outrageous story of the Bush clan not only illustrates the neo-feudalistic beliefs and networks we are dealing with in the ruling caste, it also proves that the power structures often referred to as the "Deep State" are real behind the faàßade of official government business and are mostly the actual political force in the country.

Uhuru Solidarity Movement (2023-02-21). Saturday 3/11: White People: Say NO to the FBI War on Black Liberation! indybay.org 4101 W. Florissant Ave St. Louis, MO 63115…

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-21). Minneapolis March Connects Roof Depot Demolition Resistance to the Atlanta Forest. unicornriot.ninja

WSWS (2023-02-21). Intriguing discovery of ancient tools, butchery, and hominin teeth in Kenya. wsws.org The discoveries include evidence that Oldowan tools were used to cut and pound animal flesh far earlier than previously known.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Tentative Agreements reached between AT&T and the CWA in lead-up to contract votes. wsws.org The tentative agreement negotiated by the CWA for DirecTV and AT&T Mobility workers in the southeast offers workers below-inflation pay raises.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Turkish official says earthquake death toll could reach 150,000 as aftershocks shake region. wsws.org As two aftershocks of magnitude 6.4 and 5.8 struck southern Turkey yesterday, a Turkish governor said that the actual death toll could be five times higher than the official toll which is well over 30,000.

WSWS (2023-02-21). One year on, Australian flood victims still left abandoned. wsws.org As a result of the contemptuous government response, people remain camping out in wrecked homes or caravans, while others are paying exorbitant rents because of the wider housing, interest rates and cost-of-living crisis.

WSWS (2023-02-21). US prisoner deaths rose more than 60 percent from 2019 to 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org Data acquired by the the UCLA School of Law's Behind Bars Data Project indicates that 6,182 imprisoned people died behind bars in 2020 compared to 4,240 in 2019, a 62 percent increase despite a 10 percent decline in the US prison population.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Modi orders raids on BBC offices after documentary points to his role in 2002 Gujarat anti-Muslim pogrom. wsws.org Based on trumped-up charges of tax irregularities, the raids on BBC India were intended to intimidate the press or anyone who dares shed light on the crimes perpetrated by Modi and his Hindu-supremacist BJP government.

WSWS (2023-02-21). German interior minister to tighten up "radicalism decree" wsws.org A bill introduced by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (Social Democratic Party, SPD) is intended to make it easier in the future to "remove" civil servants for "extremist misconduct."

WSWS (2023-02-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers walked off the job after Aeromar said Feburary 15 that it is ceasing operation after 35 years in business, while Canada's Liberal government is seeking cuts in real pay in stalled contract negotiations with government workers.

WSWS (2023-02-21). US exploits North Korea's missile test to flex military muscle. wsws.org Pyongyang's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Saturday is in response to the resumption of large scale US-South Korean military exercises that amount to rehearsals for war with North Korea.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Thousands still isolated one week after devastating floods in New Zealand. wsws.org Questions are being raised about why Cyclone Gabrielle caused so much damage to homes and infrastructure, and whether some flood-prone areas could have been evacuated before the disaster.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Australia: Queensland Police exploit right-wing terror attack to target socialism and Marxism. wsws.org After denying that a shoot-out between police and right-wing individuals last December was a "terror event," the Queensland Police have done an abrupt about-face and issued sweeping directives against "extremists," especially socialists.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Biden's Kiev visit threatens direct US war with Russia. wsws.org Coming a few days before the one-year anniversary of the war and on the eve of a major speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden's visit is intended to convey the message: The United States is all in.

WSWS (2023-02-21). The answer to the East Palestine disaster: Railroad workers' control over safety and working conditions. wsws.org If workers had control of the situation, the outcome in East Palestine, Ohio, would have been entirely different.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Strong opposition by striking Temple grad students to tentative agreement as voting begins. wsws.org Temple University graduate students and researchers spoke out publicly in opposition to the tentative agreement being forced on them by the campus and their union.

WSWS (2023-02-21). SEP (Australia) candidate for NSW election exposes fraud of indigenous Voice. wsws.org Tanya Plibersek, one of the most senior representatives of the federal government, responded with anger and censorship to an exposure of the reactionary character of the Voice and a call for a unified socialist movement of the working class.

WSWS (2023-02-21). Oppose the Sri Lankan government's moves to block local elections! Mobilise the working class to defend democratic rights! wsws.org The government's move is part of its broader attacks on the democratic rights of the masses in preparation for suppressing opposition to its savage austerity measures dictated by the IMF.

infobrics (2023-02-20). Russia, China and South Africa engage in joint naval exercises. infobrics.org The measure shows that there is an interest in raising BRICS partnership into military cooperation, but India and Brazil seem hesitant.

infobrics (2023-02-20). BRICS Inclusion of Saudi Arabia and Argentina Will Shift Traditional Geopolitics. infobrics.org Argentina and Saudi Arabia may soon join the BRICS group, which would bolster the multipolar world order…

infobrics (2023-02-20). Just After a Month in Office, Brazil's Lula Looks at Russia with Hope. infobrics.org The Brazilian ambassador to Russia, Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares has announced that the nation is looking to receive investments in its energy sector from the Russian gas giant Gazprom…

infobrics (2023-02-20). Tensions between Poland and Belarus on the rise. infobrics.org Despite it, Lukashenko's offer to act as a mediator in Ukrainian conflict should be taken seriously by Washington.

infobrics (2023-02-20). Munich Conference signals Western isolation, advent of multipolarity. infobrics.org The Munich Conference not only failed to produce the desired results (Russia supposedly isolated), but it even strengthened the multipolar world, as neither India nor China proved malleable in any way, showing their sovereignty is untouched by the political West's pressure.

infobrics (2023-02-20). BRICS Summit to Discuss Restructuring Global Political, Economic Architecture: S. African Official. infobrics.org

infobrics (2023-02-20). US gives Ukraine false hope that it can recapture Crimea. infobrics.org Nuland encourages Ukrainian terrorism against Crimea.

Chris Hedges (2023-02-20). Chris Hedges: Rage Against The War Machine Speech. mintpressnews.com On Feb. 19, 2023, Chris Hedges spoke at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC at a bipartisan anti-war rally called "Rage Against the War Machine." Hedges was joined by prominent anti-war figures on the political left and right, drawing ire from some on both sides and making apparent the ever-growing schism that has come to characterize modern Americana. Here is the text of his speech in its entirety.

Lee Camp (2023-02-20). The Most Censored Stories of The Year, with Andy Lee Roth. mintpressnews.com Andy Lee Roth joins Lee Camp to cover Project Censored's annual Top 25 Most Censored Stories of the past year that are underreported or neglected by mainstream media.

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2023-02-20). Colombian Peace Caravan: Bringing the Hope of "Total Peace" to Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Territories. popularresistance.org Ajamu Baraka representing BAP's Haiti/Americas Team was invited to serve as part of an international delegation of human rights defenders that would accompany the activists, community leaders, government officials and representatives of the National Liberation Army (ELN) on an historic "humanitarian Caravan" between January 17 and the 21st to the Indigenous and Afro-Colombian areas of the Pacific coast of Colombia as part of the peace process initiated by the new government in Colombia. Ajamu was also an observer and international guarantor in Havana, Cuba during the last round of the Peace Process that produced…

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2023-02-20). Colombian Peace Caravan: Bringing The Hope Of 'Total Peace'. popularresistance.org Ajamu Baraka was invited to serve as part of an international delegation of human rights defenders that would accompany the activists, community leaders, government officials and representatives of the National Liberation Army on an historic "humanitarian Caravan" in January to the Indigenous and Afro-Colombian areas of the Pacific coast of Colombia as part of the peace process initiated by the new government. Ajamu was also an observer and international guarantor in Havana, Cuba during the last round of the Peace Process that produced the Ethnic Chapter of the peace agreement between the government and the FARC…

_____ (2023-02-20). Iran is developing an active foreign policy. journal-neo.org In their assessments of Iran's foreign policy after the 1979 February Revolution, experts often tend to have a one-sided and biased perception of Tehran's diplomacy. In particular, a certain stereotype has emerged, according to which Iran, as the main Shiite Islamic state by religion, is the flagship of world Shiism, strives for absolute hegemony in …

_____ (2023-02-20). Third impeachment in North Korea's history. journal-neo.org On several occasions in his recent articles dealing with the political consequences of the disaster in Itaewon on October 29, 2022, the author has referred to the attempts of the Together Democratic Party (the Democrats) to secure the "dismissal" of Lee Sang-min, Minister of the Interior and Safety (a post that is the equivalent of …

_____ (2023-02-20). Why is Washington replacing Georgia's overseer Kelly Degnan? journal-neo.org In the rapidly changing situation around Russia's successful special operation to denazify the criminal Ukrainian regime, the Biden administration decided to urgently replace its "overseer" in Ukraine — Ambassador Kelly Degnan. After all, against the background of the outright failure of the Russophobic adventure of the White House using the revival of neo-Nazism in opposition …

_____ (2023-02-20). An Unexpected Insight (for the Élite): The U.S. May Be the Biggest Loser in the War on Russia. strategic-culture.org Where does Europe go in the wake of the Nord Stream allegations? It is hard to see a Germany-dominated Europe diverging far from Washington. | "NATO has never been stronger; Russia is a global Pariah; and the world remains inspired by Ukrainian bravery and resilience; in short, Russia has lost, Russia has lost strategically, operationally and tactically — and they are paying an enormous price on the battlefield". | He, (General Mark Milley, U.S. Chief of Defence Staff) doesn't believe a word of that. We know that he doesn't believe it because, two months ago, he said the exact opposite — until he was…

_____ (2023-02-20). Canada Has Blood on Its Hands: Ottawa's Role in the Syria War Exposed. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-02-20). Narrative Is Used to Override Healthy Human Self-Interest. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Take violence, for example. Predator animals survive by attacking and killing other animals for their own benefit, but as soon as a prey animal makes it clear that it's not worth the effort, the predator will back off in its own self-interest. The predator understands instinctually that attacking a healthy bull elephant isn't worth the risk to its own physical wellbeing, and even a wildebeest that proves stronger than expected will be backed off from. A broken bone or a nasty wound can mean the death of the predator, and even a prey animal that forces a predator to expend too much energy wo…

_____ (2023-02-20). U.S. Pressure on Japan to Free Jailed Naval Officer Is Misplaced. strategic-culture.org Stephen Givens is a corporate lawyer and an adjunct professor at Keio University Law School in Tokyo. | By Stephen GIVENS | U.S. Senator Mike Lee is threatening Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that he will put Tokyo's security arrangements with Washington under congressional review unless an imprisoned Navy officer is released and allowed to return home by the end of the month. | Put aside the recklessness of a threat, by Twitter post no less, to upset security arrangements with America's strongest Asian ally over the alleged mistreatment of an individual citizen. Ignore the arrogance of assuming it is in t…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-02-20). African American Resistance in the Rural South from the Great Depression to World War II. globalresearch.ca

Al Mayadeen (2023-02-20). NYT: US Intelligence Helping Ukraine Kill Russian Generals. globalresearch.ca

Alan MacLeod (2023-02-20). Media Ignore Seymour Hersch Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream 2. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Feb 15, 2023 | It has now been one week since Seymour Hersh published an Based on interviews with national security insiders, Hersh—the journalist who broke the stories of the My Lai Massacre, the CIA spying program and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal[m…

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Nationalism Is the Antidote to One-World Government. americanthinker.com When the goal is to obliterate national loyalties, all the madness makes perfect sense.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Presidents' Day is About Patriotic Love and Freedom. americanthinker.com The two most consequential presidents are the ones whom the woke despise most.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). When Stuff Happens — Blame it on Climate Change! americanthinker.com Lupus, headaches, cancer, is there nothing the left won't blame on climate change?>

americanthinker (2023-02-20). A literary lion roars against wokesterism. americanthinker.com Salman Rushdie's blast against the wokester censorship of Roald Dahl's literary work is particularly powerful.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). An Arizona teacher claims her credentials mean she outranks parents. americanthinker.com What she said is what many teachers think, and it's a concept that needs to be destroyed to protect America's children.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Brave, brave, brave, brave Joe Biden turns up in Kyiv for anniversary of Ukraine war. americanthinker.com What does toxics-ravaged Ohio have to do to get a visit from Joe Biden?>

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Business professors are wrong about the future of work. americanthinker.com Most university professors continue to misunderstand the economy and what it actually consists of.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). CEO at one of the largest energy companies details the need for 'automated' restrictions. americanthinker.com PG&E executive Patricia Poppe expresses her annoyance that in 2023, the government still has to politely request that citizens do its bidding; she'd prefer totalitarian control.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Don didn't warn us about Kamala being past her prime. americanthinker.com Don Lemon could have saved us from "the word salads" and passion for school buses.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen. americanthinker.com Remembering George Washington on this President's Day.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). SCOTUS will reconsider the Brunson case. americanthinker.com After declining to hear Brunson v. Adams, SCOTUS decides to reconsider.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Smackdown: Elon Musk reminds the Pentagon what its job is. americanthinker.com The Pentagon, in its quest for wokesterism, seems to have forgotten that its job is to win wars.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Thanks to rampant leftism, Austin, Texas, heads for Mad Max territory. americanthinker.com All semblance of law and order is breaking down in what was once a safe and vibrant city in the heart of Texas.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). The Biden administration continues to 'transify' the American military. americanthinker.com It's amazing how quickly we went from "let gays serve their country" to "boys will be girls, and girls will be boys."

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Ukraine's security chief boasts about new plan to 'park' tanks in Red Square. americanthinker.com The pro-war cacophony has always been about "defending" Ukraine's borders; now it's about Ukrainian conquest.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). White House plagiarizes Marx and releases its 'blueprint' to address the housing crisis. americanthinker.com Biden and his troupe flaunt their economic illiteracy and take steps to cripple the middle class.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Why was the East Palestine tank car blown up? americanthinker.com Why were standard procedures not followed?>

Ana Zorita (2023-02-20). Ecuador: Progressive forces sweep local elections, dealing blow to right-wing national gov't. greenleft.org.au Progressive forces swept Ecuador's local elections on February 5 as opposition grows to the right-wing Guillermo Lasso government, reports Ana Zorita.

Angela (2023-02-20). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-02-20). Mother Says Diversity Executive Is A Fake Person of Color, Really A White Woman Named Rachel. moguldom.com There is another race imposter named Rachel. Like the infamous Rachel Dolezal, who claimed to be a Black person and resigned as an NAACP chapter leader after her parents outed her to the media that she was white in 2015, a diversity executive at a major organization has been passing as a woman of color. …

Ann Brown (2023-02-20). America's Token Chief Diversity Officers: Change Agents Or Protectors Of Institutions And Optical PR? moguldom.com A chief diversity officer is an upper-level manager whose focus is on inclusion and equality at their company or educational institution. Chief diversity officers must usually have years of diversity training and experience and an advanced degree, according to the job recruitment platform Indeed. It's considered a vital position to further inclusion, but some chief diversity …

Ann Brown (2023-02-20). After $250,000 Funding, Atlanta's Fulton County Follows California With 1st Reparations Task Force Meeting. moguldom.com Georgia's most-populous county, Fulton County, has followed California by approving $250,000 to study reparations and held its first reparations task force meeting on Feb. 2. The task force is scheduled to meet on the first Thursday of every month. Fulton is Georgia's only county with more than 1 million inhabitants and Atlanta is the state …

Anonymous Contributor (2023-02-20). Tree-sit Blockade and Hunger Strike Launched in Defense of Redwoods in Humboldt. itsgoingdown.org Action report on recent tree-sit and hunger-strike in defense of redwoods in Humboldt County, CA. On February 19th, forest defenders set up a sky-pod blockade, occupied by a protester commencing a hunger strike (statement below). In January 2023 Humboldt Redwood Company (HRC) filed commencement to begin logging in Freshwater, California. The forest that is being…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Battle For Bakhmut: Military Overview On February 20, 2023 (Video 18+). southfront.org Wagner fighters in Paraskovievka | On February 20, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed Russian control of the town of Paraskovievka located on the north-western outskirts of the city of Bakhmut (originally called Artyomovsk). The report of the Russian Defence Ministry indicates the end of the mop up operation in the settlement. Head of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed control of Paraskovievka on February 17."The settlement of Paraskovievka is under full control of the units of the PMC "Wagner". Desp…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Expired Foreign Weapons In Service With Ukrainian Forces Not A Problem For Corrupt Kiev Regime. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian military sources revealed that the Ukrainian military was supplied with expired ammunition from the United States. Newly shared photo of a servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) showed a US-made 120-mm shell. Its marking confirmed that it was already decommissioned by the US military. | Russian sources revealed that according to the marking of the ammunition, Washington supplied decommissioned weapons for the AFU. | Moreover, according to the Pentagon sources, these munition…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). How China Banned Soros in 1989 — A Canadian Patriot Press Film. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). In Video: Interviews With Ukrainian Prisoners Of War. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Military Situation In Bakhmut On February 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 20, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province; | More than 5,800 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 40,600 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | On February 20, SAA artillery shelled positions of Tur…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Military Situation In Donbass On February 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The AFU launched a counteroffensive near Ugledar and reportedly pushed back the Russian-led forces from the southern countryside of the village; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka village; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles and 2 h…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Military Situation In Syria On February 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 20, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province; | More than 5,800 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 40,600 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | On February 20, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-bac…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Military Situation In Ukraine On February 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russia destroyed an AFU AN/TPQ-37 radar near Stelmakhovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia destroyed an AFU ammo depot near Ugledar with high-precision missiles; | Russia destroyed an AFU ammo depot near Kherson city; | The Russian Army shot down a Su-27 warplane near Izyum; | On an unannounced visit to Ukraine, US President Joseph Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU cont…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). More Than 120 Thousand Residents Of Donbass Became Victims Of Kiev Regime. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | About 5 thousand residents of Donbass were killed by Ukrainian security forces, almost 9 thousand more were injured since 2014, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee of Russia claimed in his interview on February 20. | The investigation of Kiev's crimes confirmed that more than 120 thousand residents of Donbass were recognized as victims, i.e. their health and property were damaged as a result of the criminal actions of the Ukrainian side. | The Russian official claimed that, ac…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). US, France, and UK Divided on Support for Ukraine. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe three nuclear powers in NATO have different views on how to address the war in Ukraine. | Originally published by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said London would be the first country to send long-range missiles to Kiev. Meanwhile, statements from top American and French officials indicate support for Ukraine in Washington and Paris may be weakening. | At the Munich Security Confe…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). US-UK Just Came To The End Of WWII Paradigm: WWIII Loading. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Simon Chege Ndiritu | Context : | It is less than a week before the first Anniversary of Russia's Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine and just over a week after award-winning Journalist, Seymour Hersh revealed details of implicating the US for bombing Nord Stream gas Pipelines. In comparison with Hersh's earlier work, his latest piece entails a US intelligence operative revealing what happened as opposed Hersh digging through piles of documents or footage t…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Washington Gives Ukraine False Hope That It Can Recapture Crimea. southfront.org Russian and Crimean flagsNuland encourages Ukrainian terrorism against Crimea. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | By stating that the US will support Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland confirms beyond doubt that Washington encourages Kiev's aggression and escalation of war. However, a possible attack on Crimea will not only fail because the peninsula is well protected, but it will lead to a more devastating retaliation by Russia against the…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-20). Washington Pushes Kiev On Risky Counter-Offensive. southfront.org |

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Barcelona Mayor Cuts City's Ties with Israel over 'Crime of Apartheid'. transcend.org 9 Feb 2023 – Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau yesterday announced her city is cutting ties with Israel and ending its symbolic 25-year-old "twin cities" relationship with Tel Aviv over the Israeli government's violent anti-Palestinian policies. "We cannot be silent," said Colau.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Biden's Misplaced Optimism: 2023 State of the Union Address. transcend.org 18 Feb 2023 – The national situation is far too deeply challenged for us to be content with presidential bromides. What is most needed are policies and practices that embody compassion, and are dedicated with the fullness of being to responding to the imperatives of human security at all levels of social interaction.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). (Castellano) Comunicación y Paz—Homenaje a Johan Galtung: Call for Papers CIC 28. transcend.org En homenaje a la trayectoria y aportaciones de Johan Galtung, la revista Cuadernos de Información y Comunicación (CIC) hace una llamada a contribuciones para su número 28, que incluirá un monográfico sobre "Comunicación y paz", enfocado a difundir investigaciones y aportaciones teóricas centradas en el papel de la producción social de comunicación, tanto en la reproducción de los conflictos sociales como en la promoción de los procesos de paz.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Feeding the Beast That Feeds on You. transcend.org

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Gabriel of Peace or Lucifer of War: Generative Artificial Intelligence. transcend.org Artificial Intelligence, a Protagonist of Global Peace or a Peace Disruptor?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Gods, Goddesses and Their Tales. transcend.org As many of us would know, India is a country with several different religious faiths. Apart from well known Christianity and Islam, India is home to various forms of Hinduism and many other beliefs and faiths–Jains, Sikhs, etc. We gave birth to Buddhism.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Harold Pinter's Acceptance of Nobel Literature 2005. transcend.org Art, Truth & Politics: The truth is to do with how the US understands its role in the world and how it chooses to embody it. I believe it is obligatory upon us some kind of scrutiny. [TMS republishes Pinter's speech due to its relevance and immediacy in 2023.]…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). How the US Crushed the Struggle for a Somali Nation. transcend.org 14 Feb 2023 – As Somalia struggled to hold its first real national elections since the country collapsed in 1991, the US and its allies pushed separatism and undermined democracy so as to militarily dominate the country and plunder its resources.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). How to Be Less Harsh with Yourself (and Others): Ram Dass on the Spiritual Lessons of Trees. transcend.org

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Israeli Security Forces Carry Out Massacre in Jenin, Palestine. transcend.org 13 Feb 2023 – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have vowed to make it easier for Israelis to carry guns. Ben-Gvir: "I want weapons on the streets, I want Israeli citizens to be able to protect themselves." It follows the Zionist narrative of demonizing the victim and sanctifying the aggressor [remember Hitler & Nazism?>.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream II. transcend.org 15 Feb 2023 – Hersh, the journalist who broke the stories of the My Lai Massacre, the CIA spying program and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal, reports that U.S. Navy divers attached C4 explosive charges to the pipeline and President Biden himself ordered its destruction, an operation that began planning long before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, corporate media have overwhelmingly ignored the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter's bombshell.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). NATO's Aggressive Militarism. transcend.org The Illegality of NATO: Violation of the UN Charter and the Nuremberg Principles…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Nord Stream: What Hersh Got Wrong. transcend.org 13 Feb 2023 – There's something not-quite-right about Sy Hersh's report on the destruction of Nord Stream 2. There are a number of inconsistencies in the piece that lead me to believe that Hersh was less interested in presenting 'the unvarnished truth' than relaying a version of events that advance a particular agenda.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). (Norsk-Norwegian) USA — et militarisert samfunn. transcend.org I regnskapsà•ret 2021 gikk 11 prosent av USAs statsbudsjett til milità¶re formà•l, litt mindre enn fà∏r koronaepidemien. Milità¶rbudsjettet utgjorde $754 milliarder (omkring 7 500 milliarder kroner) og foreslà•s à∏kt til $773 milliarder i 2023. I 2022 var utgiftene stà∏rre enn totalen for de neste ni landene i verden, og i 2020 var milità¶rbudsjettet drà∏yt 20 prosent av alle fà∏derale inntekter.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Over the Rainbow (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org 6 Feb 2023 – The First World Dignity University Initiative Workshop, "For People and the Planet: Learning for a Future of Dignity," has been hosted online on 9 Dec 2022.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Rage against the War Machine Rally. transcend.org This is the text of a talk I gave in Washington, D.C. on Sunday 19 Feb at the Rage Against The War Machine rally.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Story Killers: Inside the Deadly Disinformation-for-Hire Industry. transcend.org 14 Feb 2023 – Journalists investigating disinformation are threatened, jailed and in extreme cases, like that of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh, killed. Forbidden Stories gathered more than 100 journalists from 30 media outlets to expose the inner workings of the global, secretive world of disinformation mercenaries.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Story Killers (Part 1): In the Age of False News—A Journalist, a Murder, and the Pursuit of an Unfinished Investigation in India. transcend.org In 2017, journalist Gauri Lankesh was assassinated in Bangalore days before she planned to publish an article about disinformation. Over five years later, Forbidden Stories pursued Lankesh's work on fake news and explored new leads in her murder case.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Story Killers (Part 2): "Team Jorge"—In the Heart of a Global Disinformation Machine. transcend.org 15 Feb 2023 – In Part 2 of the "Story Killers" project, the Forbidden Stories consortium investigated an ultra-secret Israeli company involved in manipulating elections and hacking African politicians. We took an unprecedented dive into a world where troll armies, cyber espionage and influencers are intertwined.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). Sy Hersh & the Way We Live Now. transcend.org 9 Feb 2023 – It is a clear indicator of the disappearance of freedom from our so-called Western democracies that Sy Hersh cannot get the monumental revelation of US destruction of the Nordstream pipelines on the front page of The Washington Post or The New York Times, but has to self-publish on the net.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). US 'Neo-Imperialist' Dollar Scheme Explained by Economist Yanis Varoufakis. transcend.org 3 Feb 2023 – Greece's former Finance Minister explains the US system of "neo-imperialism" based on the dollar, which finances a huge trade deficit by letting foreign capitalists "extract colossal surplus value from their workers and then stash it away in US's rentier economy".

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-20). What We Know about the US Air Force's Balloon Party So Far. transcend.org 18 Feb 2023 – The US military only kill foreigners for resource and profits for the military-industrial complex. Turns out it is also used for shooting down party balloons.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy Report. (2023-02-20). Ukraine War Is Frozen, Says Council On Foreign Relations Chief. popularresistance.org The president of the powerful US government-linked Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, has argued that the proxy war in Ukraine is frozen. | He said he expects no territorial changes in the next year of fighting between Russia and NATO-backed Ukrainian forces. | At the same time, he dismissed the possibility of peace negotiations to end the frozen conflict, insisting, "There is no desire in Ukraine to compromise. If anything, they're escalating their demands". | Haass is a former US diplomat who served as director of policy planning for the State Department in the George W. Bush administration, during th…

Ben Norton (2023-02-20). West tells Global South 'you can't be neutral' in Ukraine war: You are either with us, or against us. geopoliticaleconomy.com The foreign ministers of the US, Germany, and Ukraine told the world at the Munich Security Conference, "Neutrality is not an option" in the West's proxy war against Russia, implicitly criticizing the vast majority of Global South countries, which are independent.

Ben Norton (2023-02-20). US Admits Weather Pushed Chinese Balloon Off Course, US Shot Down Hobbyists' $12 Balloon in $2M Missile Attack. globalresearch.ca

Bill Scheuerman, Sid Plotkin (2023-02-20). Republican Attacks on Education and Critical Thinking. dissidentvoice.org Have you ever been grilled by little kids asking the question, "Why?" Why is the sky blue? Why does Heather have two moms? Why are you going to work? Why do you need money? Before you know it they have you questioning basic social values you never even thought about. That's why right-wing Americans attack …

Bob Bishop (2023-02-20). At the Munich Security Conference, demagogue Nancy Pelosi supports F-16s for Ukraine. sonar21.com The 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC) convened last week. It was the coven of globalists of over four hundred high-profile and senior decision-makers. The MSC is a forum to discuss and debate…

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-20). California-Based HBCU Cultivates Its First Independent Medical Degree Program. newsone.com

Canadian Patriot Press (2023-02-20). How China Banned Soros in 1989. dissidentvoice.org Do you think that both George Soros and China represent threats to your freedom and democratic values? Do you think that the US government suffered a regime change in 2020, but don't understand how Anglo-American intelligence agencies orchestrated it? Did you know that China kicked out George Soros in 1989 and purged his minions of …

Chris D'Angelo, HuffPost. (2023-02-20). Water Testing After Ohio Derailment — Led By Rail Company Itself — Condemned As 'Sloppy'. popularresistance.org The state used preliminary results from railroad-funded sampling to declare that East Palestine's drinking water was safe in the wake of the toxic spill.

Chris D'Angelo, HuffPost. (2023-02-20). Water Testing After Ohio Derailment Led By Rail Company Itself. popularresistance.org East Palestine, Ohio – The testing that Ohio authorities relied on to declare the municipal water in East Palestine safe to drink after a disastrous train derailment was funded by the railroad operator itself and did not initially comply with federal standards, HuffPost has learned. | Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) on Wednesday afternoon announced that new testing from five wells that supply the town's municipal drinking water "showed no evidence of contamination" after a Norfolk Southern freight train loaded with tons of hazardous materials derailed in the area on Feb. 3. | "With these tests results, Ohio EPA is conf…

Connor Freeman (2023-02-20). North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles in Response to War Drills. news.antiwar.com North Korea fired off ballistic missiles as a response to war drills carried out by the United States, Japan, and South Korea this weekend. On Monday, Japan's Coast Guard announced that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned against the increased presence of …

Connor Freeman (2023-02-20). Washington Plans Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Key Industries Targeted. news.antiwar.com The White House is readying a raft of new sanctions and export controls to impose on Russia, as the war in Ukraine turns one year old, according to Bloomberg. The coming new penalties are said to be focused on targeting key Russian industries as well as so called sanctions circumvention or business conducted with Russian …

Craig Murray (2023-02-20). Nicola Sturgeon — Used and Discarded. globalresearch.ca

Dana E. Abizaid (2023-02-20). US Is Pushing Olympics to Exclude Russia, But What About Its Own War Crimes? truthout.org Ministers from 35 countries recently met to discuss a proposed ban on Russian athletes in the 2024 Olympic games. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the meeting and dramatically stated, "If there's an Olympic sport with killings and missile strikes, you know which team would take first place." The Russian military has indeed inflicted tragedy on Ukraine. However, Zelensky's remarks also… |

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-20). The Science Of Incentive Buydowns To Reduce Your Mortgage Rate: How This Trend Is Supporting America's Real Estate Industry. moguldom.com Would-be home buyers who took a wait-and-see approach have watched in shock as mortgage interest rates almost doubled in the past year. An option to manage higher mortgage rates if you have some extra cash on hand is interest rate buydowns. Borrowers entering the market are leaning heavily toward buying down their interest rates by …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-20). OpenAI Is Using Media Websites To Train ChatGPT But CNN Says The Bot Needs A Paid License. moguldom.com Computational journalist Francesco Marconi asked the interactive chatbot and viral sensation ChatPT for a list of news sources it was trained on and ChatGPT replied with the names of 20 news outlets including Bloomberg, TechCrunch and Forbes. The Wall Street Journal, CNN and others among the named media outlets believe OpenAI and its ChatGPT chatbot …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-20). Finland Reverses Course, Says It Will Join NATO Without Sweden. news.antiwar.com Finnish officials have said they would join NATO without Sweden if Turkey only approves their membership, reversing their previous position that they would only join together with Stockholm. The comments came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sweden wouldn't receive support from Ankara over a Quran-burning protest that was held in front of the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-20). Biden Makes Suprise Visit to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Monday made a surprise visit to Ukraine, marking his first visit to the country since Russia invaded last year, a highly symbolic move that demonstrates Washington's deep involvement in the war. The visit came just days ahead of February 24, which will mark the one-year anniversary of the current conflict in Ukraine. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-20). Rep. Ro Khanna Leads Congressional Delegation to Taiwan Amid Simmering US-China Tensions. news.antiwar.com Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation in Taiwan, a visit that comes amid soaring tensions between the US and China. Khanna and Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) arrived in Taiwan on Sunday. According to The Associated Press, the lawmakers will be in Taiwan for five …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-20). US Ambassador Says Israel Can Do 'Whatever They Need' Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Tom Nides, the US ambassador to Israel, said Sunday that Israel could do "whatever they need" against Iran and said the US has no plans to pursue a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. "As President Biden has said, we will not stand by and watch Iran get a nuclear weapon, …

Derrick Broze (2023-02-20). #FluorideLawsuit: Censored Review on Fluoride's Toxicity Will Soon Be Made Public. thelastamericanvagabond.com Attorneys with the Fluoride Action Network and the U.S. government have agreed to the release of a censored report on the toxicity of fluoride, the latest development in the ongoing Fluoride lawsuit. After numerous delays, and intervention by Assistant Health Secretary Rachel Levine, the U.S. National Toxicology Program's review of Fluoride's toxicity will soon be

Diana Johnstone (2023-02-20). The Antiwar Movement. Demonstrate Together. globalresearch.ca

Dick Nichols (2023-02-20). Spain: Barcelona cuts ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au Barcelona has suspended official ties with Israel over its violation of Palestinian rights, reports Dick Nichols.

Doro-Chiba International Solidarity Committee (2023-02-20). International Solidarity Action In Tokyo To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Blocked By Police. indybay.org Hoshino Defense Committee, Osaka Defense Committee and Doro-Chiba the railway workers union went to the US embassy to deliver a statement of soldiarity for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. US embassy officials called on the Japanese police to block the statement from being delivered and mobilized the Tokyo police.

Dr. Gary G. Kohls (2023-02-20). The US Corporation as Psychopath. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-20). 132 Canadian Doctors Have Died Suddenly or Unexpectedly Since COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2023-02-20). "Balloon Diplomacy" at Munich Security Conference: U.S. Accuses China For Supporting Russia, Confronts India. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Local gov'ts urged investment restraint over NEV startups. ecns.cn A former top industry official has cautioned local governments against rushing blindly into China's burgeoning new energy vehicle sector, saying that they should refrain from becoming investors in startups.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 10 primary students test positive for COVID-19 in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Ten primary students from Xihu District in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, leading to a four-day school suspension of the class they are in, said the district's education authorities on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Daily common-sense content brings fame to 28-year-old vlogger. ecns.cn Vlogger Zhang Mengzhen, 28, from Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, has become popular online for her videos depicting daily common sense.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 20,000 runners hit the road for Shenzhen Marathon. ecns.cn The much-anticipated Shenzhen Marathon featured 20,000 runners on Sunday morning as the annual event finally returned to the subtropical city in Guangdong province after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care. ecns.cn Jimmy Carter, 98, the oldest living former US president, has opted to spend his final days at his Georgia home, receiving hospice care, his namesake nonprofit foundation says.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Chinese scientists design battery concept to tame heat with pressure. ecns.cn A team of Chinese researchers has designed a new battery concept that can extract thermal energy from low-temperature waste heat sources and reuse it on demand simply by controlling the pressure.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Beijing bourse launches stock market-making trading business. ecns.cn The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) officially launched market-making trading business on its stock market on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). DPRK fires rocket shells in response to U.S.-South Korea air drill. ecns.cn The armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a multiple-rocket launching drill Monday morning, the official Korean Central News Agency reported, in response to the U.S.-South Korea combined air drill a day earlier.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Chinese mainland, Macao to mutually recognize driving licenses. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have signed an agreement to enable mutual recognition and exchanges of driving licenses between the Chinese mainland and the Macao SAR.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). U.S. Hegemony and Its Perils. ecns.cn The United States has acted more boldly to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, pursue, maintain and abuse hegemony, advance subversion and infiltration, and willfully wage wars, bringing harm to the international community.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Former head of China's state railway indicted for bribery. ecns.cn Sheng Guangzu, former secretary of the leading Party members group and general manager of the formerly-named China Railway Corp., has been indicted on charges of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's space-tracking ship sets sail for new missions. ecns.cn China's space-tracking ship Yuanwang-5 departed from a port in east China's Jiangsu Province on Monday to conduct spacecraft monitoring missions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Chinese online mapping platform Amap makes over 300b positioning calls/day using BeiDou satellites. ecns.cn Chinese online mapping platform Amap revealed on Saturday that its daily usage of the domestically developed BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to make positioning calls had exceeded 300 billion times as of January, and it vowed to expand the application of BDS in the transportation sector.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's health insurance reform: What is changing?>. ecns.cn As many places in China have rolled out the health insurance reform, some residents noticed their monthly health insurance income was cut less.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 1 dead, 10 wounded in U.S. shootings. ecns.cn One person was killed and 10 others wounded Sunday in a pair of shootings in Memphis, Tennessee, said local police.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). NW China's Xinjiang clears another three border ports for passenger traffic. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang region resumed passenger traffic at three of its land border ports with Central Asian countries on Monday to meet the need of people-to-people exchange.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's first domestically produced antidepressant approved for market sale. ecns.cn China's first domestically produced antidepressant recently received approval for market sale, making a major innovative breakthrough for domestic drugs in treating depression.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Rehabilitation for children underway in quake-hit Türkiye. ecns.cn Children attend an activity to entertain and support the mental health of children affected by the deadly earthquake, at a camp for survivors in Adiyaman, Türkiye, Feb. 18, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Japanese bid farewell to giant panda Xiang Xiang. ecns.cn Thousands of Japanese fans bade farewell to the beloved giant panda, who was born in June 2017, the first giant panda to be born and raised naturally at the zoo in nearly three decades on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). One more cross-Strait ferry service line resumes operation. ecns.cn A ferry "Jishun 9" with 59 passengers on board arrived at Lianjiang, marking the resumption of the last passenger route between Fuzhou and Matsu on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Migratory birds flock to wetland in east China. ecns.cn A flock of pied avocet forage at the coastal wetland in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Monks perform Cham dance to greet Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Cham dance is a masked and costumed ritual performed by Tibetan Buddhist monks to exorcise evils and pray for blessings.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Plum blossoms burst into bloom in Nanjing. ecns.cn As an indicator of Spring setting in, plum blossoms enter best viewing season in Nanjing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Parrots 'enjoy' plum blossoms in Nanjing. ecns.cn A parrot raised by a Nanjing citizen perches on a branch of blossoming plum tree at the Meihuashan (Plum Blossom Hill) scenic area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, becoming part of the beautiful scenes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Canadian International Auto Show is back. ecns.cn After a two-year hiatus, one of Canada's largest auto shows, the Canadian International Auto Show, will run from February 17 to 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC).

Editor (2023-02-20). European parliament member Clare Daly on Nordstream pipeline attack. mronline.org European parliament member Clare Daly on Nord stream pipeline attack | February 20, 2023 | Newswire…

Editor (2023-02-20). Germany: Reactions to peace manifesto. mronline.org What happened? Even Gregor Gysi has now signed the "Manifesto for Peace" by Sahra Wagenknecht and Alice Schwarzer.

Editor (2023-02-20). The agony of liberal Zionism. mronline.org Among my Israeli friends there used to be many liberal Zionists. They sought social justice, supported peace initiatives with the Palestinians, and otherwise believed in Israel's progressive roots. Indeed, in its pioneer years, Zionism, while engaged in colonization of Palestine, was associated with ideas of collective endeavour and equality.

Editor (2023-02-20). U.S. admits weather pushed Chinese balloon off course, U.S. shot down hobbyists' $12 balloon in $2M missile attack. mronline.org U.S. officials acknowledged the Chinese balloon they shot down on February 4 had likely been blown off course by unexpected weather. The U.S. Air Force later spent $2 million using missiles to blow up what appeared to be a $12 hobbyist balloon.

Editor (2023-02-20). [Rewind] Eddie Conway: Prisons Enable America's Obscene Wealth. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). Our Freedoms Shrink as Our Military Expands. scheerpost.com By Brad Wolf / CounterPunch The Merchants of Death even own our sidewalks. That's what we were told when we arrived at Raytheon Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, on Valentine's Day, February 14th, to issue a "Contempt Citation" for Raytheon's failure to comply with a subpoena issued last November by the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, a People's Tribunal scheduled …

Editor (2023-02-20). Rage Against the War Machine Speeches. scheerpost.com At the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, February 19th, on the anniversary of the Ukraine War, protestors from the Right and the Left gathered to demand an end to the American funding of the war in Ukraine and an end to the War State.

Editor (2023-02-20). Sanders Proposes 'New Deal for Journalism' To Ensure Media Serves Public Interest. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed Is Dangerous. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). US Admits Weather Pushed Chinese Balloon Off Course, US Shot Down Hobbyist's $12 Balloon in $2 Million Attack. scheerpost.com US officials acknowledged the Chinese balloon they shot down on February 4 had likely been blown off course by unexpected weather. The US Air Force later spent $2 million using missiles to blow up what appeared to be a $12 hobbyist balloon.

F. William Engdahl (2023-02-20). Washington Is Out to Topple India's Modi. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-02-20). Against Trotskyism: Socialism in one country. fightbacknews.org One of the main pillars of Trotskyism is the denial of the possibility of building socialism in a single country. This is an outgrowth of Trotsky's permanent revolution theory, which argued that the revolution in Russia depended on the immediate success of revolution in western Europe to avoid defeat. Nevertheless, the Soviet Union did indeed build socialism in one country, so we should look at the disagreements between Marxism-Leninism and Trotskyism on this point and try to understand where they come from. | Trotsky's permanent revolution theory was, from the beginning, opposed to the idea that socialism could…

Fight Back (2023-02-20). Minneapolis: Stop the demolition! Stop polluting native communities! fightbacknews.org Minneapolis MN – On February 19, around 100 protesters and community members gathered at the Roof Depot site in the East Phillips neighborhood to protest the impending demolition of the building. The Climate Justice Committee organized the protest as part of the week of action for the Defend the Atlanta Forest, connecting the struggles against environmental racism and police terror in Atlanta to the local struggle against the pollution of oppressed nationality and working-class communities like East Phillips. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar also joined the protest, demanding justice for Manuel "To…

Fight Back (2023-02-20). How an unelected review board enables the NYPD's abuse. fightbacknews.org New York, NY – Nearly three years after the George Floyd uprising of 2020, New York City's Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has released the findings of its investigations into the New York Police Department's misconduct during the protests. But rather than addressing the increasing brutality of the cops, the results of the investigations show how an unelected, ineffective review board becomes a tool of the state that harms communities and activists while empowering the police. | From the very beginning, the CCRB's ability to investigate complaints of police misconduct during the 2020 protests was severely…

Fight Back (2023-02-20). Milwaukee demands district attorney sign pledge to not prosecute abortion cases. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On Saturday, February 18, Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee (RJA-M) held a march in downtown Milwaukee with a rally outside the Safety Building. Milwaukee County District Attorney John T. Chisholm's office is located in the Safety Building and Chisholm was the target of the event. | Chisholm previously made a statement that he would not prosecute abortion cases in Milwaukee County. RJA-M is calling on Chisholm to put that statement into writing. | Exactly a month earlier on January 18, RJA-M reached out to Chisholm requesting he sign a pledge to not prosecute any person in Milwaukee assisting,…

Fra Hughes (2023-02-20). Is Iran About to Come Under Further Attack? orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Feb 16, 2023 | Recently, we have been witnessing an uptick of western-inspired violence on the streets of Iran, the latest excuse put forward by rioters being the death of a young woman while in police custody. While those promoting the riots claim she had been beaten while detained, the official cause of her death was actually related to complications arising from a brain surgery she had undergone as a child. | The riots were then used as cover, much like how Ukraine's 2014 Euromaidan protests were used to attack the legitimate government in power at the time, eventually leading to a regime…

Free West Media (2023-02-20). Australia Hides Information on Child Deaths. globalresearch.ca

Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Next City. (2023-02-20). How To Build A Better Bike-Share Program. popularresistance.org Blue Bikes, which New Orleans launched in 2017 to reduce emissions and offer reliable transportation to low-income residents, was flourishing before COVID shut down the city. It had recently converted all its pedal bikes to electric and was in the process of doubling its fleet. But Uber paused the program when the pandemic hit, then spun it off to the micromobility company Lime as part of its investment in that company. Lime wanted to bring electric scooters to New Orleans. The city wasn't interested in scooters and eventually canceled the contract. Seemingly overnight, the bikes were gone.

Global Research News (2023-02-20). Selected Articles: Medical Marvel or the Second Coming of Al Capone? Pfizer's Sins and Crimes. "We have a vaccine which is killing people" globalresearch.ca

Grace Storrie (2023-02-20). The Weekly Round-up: Earthquake aftermath, crimes against humanity, and Ukraine. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The United States has formally determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, US Vice-President Kamala Harris accused Russia of 'gruesome acts of murder, torture, rape and deportation' and said those who had committed crimes would be held to account. UK Prime Minister …

Igor Chudov (2023-02-20). German Media Discusses Pfizer Vaccine Trial Fraud. Will "COVID Reckoning" Follow? globalresearch.ca

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-20). Imperial launches new Impact Fellowship programme. imperial.ac.uk Imperial Policy Forum has launched a new Fellowship for civil servants. Fellows will work on policy challenges with support from Imperial academics.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-20). Imperial and King's students explore the wonders of science communication. imperial.ac.uk Imperial students are leading a science communication education programme at King's College London.

Informed Consent Action Network (2023-02-20). ICAN Confronts CDC and FDA About Hiding Important Vaccine Adverse Event Reports From Public View. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-20). China Supports Russia's Draft Resolution on Nord Stream Blasts. libya360.wordpress.com UNITED NATIONS, February 20. /TASS/. China supports Russia's draft resolution submitted to the UN Security Council to investigate the terrorist attack on Russia's Nord Stream gas system, Zhang Jun, China's Permanent Representative to the UN, told reporters on Monday. The document may be put to the vote this week, Russia has requested a UN Security…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-20). Munich Security Conference 2023: An Exercise in Western Self-Delusion. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter Delegates from around the world assembled in Munich, Germany on February 17, 2023, to convene an eponymously named security conference that has, since its inception in 1963, operated under the motto "Peace through Dialogue." For three days, world leaders participated in what has become known as "the Davos of Defense" (a reference to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-20). NATO Ukraine Decree: 'This is Not the Time for Dialogue'. libya360.wordpress.com Feb. 18 — The last week has meant minimal changes on the front. The slight Russian advances on the Artyomovsk front, although slow, costly, and few, are the only ones of note at a time of fierce positional battles in the fortified areas of Donbass. Possibly seeking more air coverage and munitions, Yevgeny Prigozhin complained…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-20). Recognizing the War is Lost the 'West' Seeks an Exit. libya360.wordpress.com Moon of Alabama U.S. President Joe Biden is in Kiev today to rescue his lunatic project of destroying Russia by proxy war. But there is no good way to do that. A review of 'western' media shows that the inevitable outcome of the war is now recognized. The only still open alternatives are to risk…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-20). The "Azov" Nazi Units in the Ukrainian National Guard and Army are Being Greatly Expanded. libya360.wordpress.com The Ukrainian military is recruiting forces for new offensive brigades. In addition to a police unit and a border guard unit, six brigades of the National Guard are said to belong to them. These assault units will be made up entirely of volunteers, most of whom have "been through hell" and "driven by patriotism," Interior…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-20). The Sky is Torn Down: How the "Liberation" of the Soviet Union Ended the Liberation of Soviet Women. libya360.wordpress.com Evan Reif Night Witches: The female pilots who struck fear into Nazi troops Not long ago, the women of Eastern Europe were free to live their lives to their full potential. They broke boundaries in science, started new trends in art, and even explored the stars as cosmonauts. In the so-called repressive dictatorship of the USSR,…

Iowa Capital Dispatch (2023-02-20). You can't be for Liberty if you're for banning Books. juancole.com By Bill Tubbs | — ( Iowa Capital Dispatch) — Two years ago in my column in the North Scott Press, I introduced "Signs that the Apocalypse is Upon Us," to call attention to items which, though they are actually happening, are so surreal that it seems the end of time must be near. Gov. …

Iron Snowflake (2023-02-20). Cop City Protesters Rally Outside Homes of Georgia Senators in DC. itsgoingdown.org Action report from DC on recent march and protest against Cop City. For more information on the week of action, go here. On February 18th, outraged activists descended on the DC homes of both of Georgia's Senators Warnock and Ossoff, demanding they break their silence on the murder of Tortuguita and stop the construction of…

Isaac Nellist (2023-02-20). Happier and healthier: Why we need a four-day work week. greenleft.org.au As wages stagnate and the cost-of-living crisis worsens, it's time to re-evaluate the role of work in our lives and the economic system, argues Isaac Nellist.

Jake Johnson (2023-02-20). Trump's Former Budget Director Is Advising GOP to Cut Medicaid by $2 Trillion. truthout.org The right-wing official who served as budget director for the Trump administration is reportedly playing a significant advisory role for House Republicans as they seek to leverage a fast-approaching debt ceiling crisis to enact spending cuts that would disproportionately impact low-income households. According to The Washington Post, former Office of Management and Budget chief Russ Vought "has… |

Javier Sierra (2023-02-20). El Administrador de la EPA visita el descarrilamiento en Ohio. peoplesworld.org EAST PALESTINE, OHIO — El administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental, Michael Regan, visitó hoy esta localidad por primera vez tras el catastrófico descarrilamiento ocurrido este mes. Se espera que se reúna con residentes y rescatistas, y visitar el lugar del siniestro. Los residentes de East Palestine han urgido a que se aumente la protección a la …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-02-20). Left and Right Join Together to Rage Against Ukraine War on Its One Year Anniversary. covertactionmagazine.com Several thousand people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, February 19, to protest U.S. support for the war in Ukraine around the time of its one-year anniversary. The protest was organized by the People's Party and Libertarian Party. It brought together groups on the left and libertarian right which were unified …

Juan Cole (2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter's Greatest Triumph: Guinea Worm on Verge of Extinction, with only 13 Cases in 2022. juancole.com Former President Jimmy Carter's family has announced that he is moving into hospice care, a sign of his imminent passing. In his honor, I am reprinting this column with some updates. The guinea worm may be the second major human disease after small pox to be completely eradicated. It is a parasite that you get …

Kevin Gosztola (2023-02-20). Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents. globalresearch.ca

Kyle Anzalone (2023-02-20). Russian Diplomats Issue Dire Warnings that War with US Is Close. globalresearch.ca

Kyle K. Moore, Economic Policy Institute. (2023-02-20). Five Principles For Making State And Local Reparations Plans Reparative. popularresistance.org We are still living in the aftermath of 2020's overlapping crises of racial injustice, our nation's polycrisis. Between the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ensuing economic recession, and the public police murder of George Floyd, we saw a harsh truth about the structure of American political economy: White supremacy has shaped our institutions such that their outcome is consistent Black precarity and premature death. | This confluence of tragedies brought awareness of the Black American condition to a new generation. It also reinvigorated interest among academics and policymakers to finally do something a…

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). Brazil's Samba parade electrifies Rio de Janeiro crowd. america.cgtn.com It's back after a brief hiatus due to Covid-19. Brazil's famous Samba Schools parade kicked off in full-scale on Sunday, as the country welcomed its yearly Carnival Festival. In 2022, the parade was postponed for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic but this year …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). California residents are not prepared for extreme weather conditions. america.cgtn.com The state of California is facing an ongoing battle with extreme weather conditions that have left its residents unprepared for the aftermath of these natural disasters caused by climate change. The U.S. state has endured widespread wildfires and a record amount of rainfall only months …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). East Palestine residents search for answers after train derailment. america.cgtn.com The local authorities in the city of East Palestine, Ohio say that the water, air and soil are safe for its residents after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed more than two weeks ago. But residents there worry they aren't being told the whole truth …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). Migrants seek social justice through education in Colombia. america.cgtn.com Monday is the United Nations' World Day for Social Justice, a day to recognize the worldwide efforts to tackle imperative issues like poverty, exclusion, human rights and social protections.For many migrants, education can serve as the foundation for achieving greater social justice. With nearly 2.5 …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). Team Giannis ends Lebron James' NBA All-Star Game win streak. america.cgtn.com It was a weekend to remember in the NBA, as the league concluded its star-studded All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. The All-Star Game pinned two teams captained by NBA superstars Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was a weekend-long celebration of the sport, …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). Toxic chemical spill in East Palestine raises questions among locals. america.cgtn.com It's been more than two weeks since a freight train derailment in the U.S. state of Ohio caused a massive toxic chemical spill. The local authorities are trying to persuade fearful residents that the environment is now safe, even opening up a special clinic to …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). UN warns rising sea levels threaten international peace and security. america.cgtn.com Member states of the United Nations are working on an international treaty to conserve seas beyond national borders, as climate change impacts the globe. Security Council members are warning the effects of the rise in global sea levels could also impact international peace and security. …

Larry Johnson (2023-02-20). A Pivotal Week for Russia and Ukraine. sonar21.com Take a good look at this map. From Kherson in the south to Yanshulivka in the north covers a distance of approximately 1000 miles. That is akin to the distance…

Mansa Musa (2023-02-20). We lost Malcolm X, but we can't lose the dream of international revolution. therealnews.com Feb. 21, 2023, marks the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. We honor his life and legacy by recalling his revolutionary message to the downtrodden peoples of the world and committing to carrying on his fight for liberation. In this special commemorative episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with freedom fighters Paulette Dauteuil and Ashanti Alston about how Malcolm X shaped their own politics, why the dream of international revolution was so essential to Malcolm's vision, and how we can keep that dream alive today. | Paulette Dauteuil is the former Co-chair (2010-2012) and Nation…

March on Police Station in Menlo Park (2023-02-20). San Mateo County as Vulnerable to Police Violence as Memphis. indybay.org February 11 near downtown Menlo Park, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protesters rallied for justice for Tyre Nichols and said the same police tactics are used here.

Marcos Salgado (2023-02-20). Petro y Maduro juntos en la frontera, avanzan en acuerdos comerciales. globalizacion.ca Los presidentes de Colombia y de Venezuela, Gustavo Petro y Nicolás Maduro, tuvieron su tercer encuentro oficial en siete meses, esta vez en el Puente Binacional Atanasio Girardot, que se abrió por primera vez al tránsito de vehículos y camiones…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG, (2023-02-20). Julian Assange's Family Members Are Touring The United States With Ithaka. popularresistance.org This April will mark four years since Julian Assange was forcefully removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where he had been granted asylum, and jailed in Belmarsh Prison. Assange, whose health is declining, is being persecuted for being a publisher who made leaked material available to the public through Wikileaks. The materials, which exposed war crimes and corruption, were reported on by major media outlets around the world. The Biden administration could free Assange immediately by dropping the charges made by the Trump administration. Clearing the FOG speaks with Gabriel Shipton, Assange's brother, w…

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-20). Did the US Blow Up Nord Stream If There Is No Media to Report It? globalresearch.ca

Michael Snyder (2023-02-20). A Cover-up of Epic Proportions Is Happening in East Palestine, Ohio. globalresearch.ca

Muhammed Shabeer (2023-02-20). Anti-fascists expose neo-Nazi 'mourning' over Dresden bombing. peoplesdispatch.org Far-right political parties and neo-Nazi groups have been trying to hijack the commemoration of the Allied bombing of the city of Dresden during World War II by suggesting it was morally equivalent to the Holocaust…

Newsclick (2023-02-20). Decoding India's Economy | With Prof. Prabhat Patnaik. peoplesdispatch.org Senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty and noted economist Prabhat Patnaik discuss the economic structure of India, the support base of the current dispensation, questions around capitalism and socialism, and what gives us hope in these difficult times…

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (2023-02-20). Sunday 2/19: "Reparatory Justice: Together We Rise": SJ Vigil for Japanese American Imprisonment WW2. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church | 632 N. Fifth Street | San Jose CA 95112 US…

Oakland Privacy (2023-02-20). Wednesday 3/15: 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…

Orion Rummler (2023-02-20). Legislative "War Against LGBTQ People" Is Underway, New Report Warns. truthout.org

Otis Grotewohl (2023-02-20). Tech layoffs expose capitalism. workers.org High-tech companies are laying off workers at record levels. More than 93,000 tech positions have been eliminated this year, and it is only the second month. These cuts include 6,650 job losses announced by Dell and the layoff of 1,300 Zoom employees in early February. (crunchbase.com, Feb. 15, 2023) The . . . |

Paige Bennett (2023-02-20). Electric 'wallpaper' could warm homes with radiant heat. nationofchange.org Offering a more sustainable heating solution could help more homes transition away from gas-powered heat sources and help the UK move toward its climate goals.

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-02-20). Munich As Propaganda Fest. popularresistance.org I love Wang Yi's response when The New York Times's Michael Crowley caught him in a hallway at the Munich Security Conference Saturday and asked the Chinese foreign minister if he planned to meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines. | "He simply chuckled," Crowley wrote of Wang at the conclusion of his report. | Chuckled. I am reminded of that moment last year when Blinken, after formal talks in Moscow, pulled Sergei Lavrov into a private room at the Kremlin and asked Russia's foreign minister if it was true Moscow's plan was to reconstruct the Russian Empire. Lavrov stared, turned, and left the ro…

People's Dispatch. (2023-02-20). Syria Suffered An Earthquake But Israel Is Still Bombing. popularresistance.org Thousands of Syrians took to the streets on Monday, February 20, to protest against repeated Israeli aggression directed at the country. Protesters also chanted slogans against the unilateral coercive measures (sanctions) imposed against Syria by the US and its allies, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. | At least five Syrians were killed and 15 wounded when missiles fired by Israeli warplanes landed inside the densely populated Kafr Sousa neighborhood in capital Damascus on Sunday, February 19. According to SANA, all but one of those killed were civilians.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-20). Death toll from earthquake may touch 100,000. peoplesdispatch.org Dr. Vedat Bulut of Turkish Medical Association explains the situation following the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria, concerns over public health as well as the role of people's movements and organizations in relief activities.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-20). Protestors in Rabat condemn multinational retailer for links with firms complicit in Israeli war crimes. peoplesdispatch.org BDS Morocco and other progressive forces held a protest outside French retail multinational Carrefour over its franchising deal with Israeli companies involved in illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-20). Senior Israeli diplomat expelled from African Union's annual summit. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's deputy director for Africa Sharon Bar Li was asked to leave the inaugural meeting of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. South Africa later said that Israel's status as observer had not yet been finalized and hence, the expulsion was justified…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-20). Syria just suffered a devastating earthquake but Israeli bombing does not stop. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of Syrians took to the streets on Monday, February 20, to protest against repeated Israeli aggression directed at the country. Protesters also chanted slogans against the unilateral coercive measures (sanctions) imposed against Syria by the US and its allies, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) At least five Syrians were killed and 15 wounded when missiles fired by Israeli warplanes landed inside the densely populated Kafr Sousa neighborhood in capital Damascus on Sunday, February 19. According to

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-20). The revolutionary life of former Black Panther and political prisoner Eddie Conway. peoplesdispatch.org On February 13, former Black Panther and political prisoner Marshall Eddie Conway passed away. Conway dedicated his life to the cause of Black freedom struggle and the fight against racism and inequality.

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-02-20). Cuban medical brigades bring relief to earthquake-hit areas of Turkey. peoplesdispatch.org Since their arrival in Turkey, 32 Cuban health workers from the Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade have worked to deliver essential care in parts of the country affected by the two strong earthquakes on February 6. Between February 12 and 19, the health workers had

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-20). President Raisi in Beijing: Iran-China Strategic Plans Go Full Throttle. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-02-20). The End of Excesses. The Collapse of Everything. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-20). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

Rachel Evans (2023-02-20). First Nations activists call for an end to the racist practice of stealing Black children. greenleft.org.au The practice of stealing Aboriginal children from their families has continued since Kevin Rudd's apology and it needs to stop, a Sorry Day protest was told. Rachel Evans reports.

Rebekah Entralgo (2023-02-20). Calls Grow for Public Ownership of Rail System Following Ohio Train Derailment. truthout.org The toxic clouds that billowed up from a derailed freight train in Ohio earlier this month are a chilling metaphor for the toxic greed that has infected so many of our big corporations. After having to evacuate, residents of the town near the derailment are cautiously going back home, but they still don't know the full extent of the damage to the area's environment and public health. |

Richard Heinberg (2023-02-20). A realistic 'energy transition' is to get better at using less of it. nationofchange.org Being an early adopter of solar technology has given me personal insight into some of the practical limitations and difficulties of the energy transition.

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-20). Georgia: unique NATO Partnership for Peace training center marks anniversary. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 185, 2023 Sachkheri Mining Training School is celebrating its 17th anniversary The Sachkheri Mining Training School named after Colonel Besik Kutateladze is celebrating its anniversary. The anniversary of the school was preceded by the winter intermediate course of mountain training held within the framework of the NATO Partnership for Peace program, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-20). Raising the fighting spirit: wounded Georgian soldiers participate in U.S. Air Force games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 20, 2023 Wounded and injured Georgian servicemen will compete in the "Air Force Games" in the USA The injured Georgian servicemen went to the United States of America to participate in the Air Force Games. The International Air Games at Las Vegas Air Base will start on February 24 and continue …

Robert Inlakesh (2023-02-20). Deadliest Israeli Attack Against Syria In Years — A Failed Assassination Attempt. thelastamericanvagabond.com At least five Syrians were killed in a series of unprovoked Israeli airstrikes against Damascus, Syria, at a time when rescue teams are still digging victims of the recent Syria-Turkey earthquake out of the rubble. Despite this being such a major attack on a defenseless country, suffering the aftermath of a natural disaster, no major

Robert S. Becker (2023-02-20). Comic relief from Mike Pence, as if delusion, deflection, and cowardice will redeem lost star power. nationofchange.org Pence looks more like the walking, even staggering dead, having now neutralized his one and only courageous Senate action.

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-20). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 9. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two

Sahra Wagenknecht & Christoph Habermann (2023-02-20). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.

Staff (2023-02-20). Calendario: El corazón de una isla (II y final). cubadebate.cu Para optimizar el poco tiempo que tenían para nosotros los muchachos que conforman el 11no 3, les hicimos casi las mismas preguntas, pero sus respuestas fueron diversas y cargadas de profundidad. Primeramente, les preguntamos a todos los que pudimos interceptar cómo había sido para ellos reencontrarse con sus personajes y el elenco.

Staff (2023-02-20). Sancti Spíritus: Natalidad en picada, ømaternidad en pausa? cubadebate.cu Con el paquete de pampers entre las manos después de pagarle al merolico los 700 pesos a que los vende, aunque no sea lo que oficialmente valen, la muchacha masculló la impotencia para sus adentros. "Un hijo no pesa", dijo en voz en alta, acaso, para contrastar la mueca tan expresiva de su cara. No pesa jamás, pensé, lo que agobia son los extras que gravitan sobre ellos.

Staff (2023-02-20). Trámites que aún se tramitan en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu La demora en la legalización de viviendas en el municipio de Ciego de àÅvila suele estar asociada a varios factores, pero el principal es la falta de técnicos. De unos 1000 expedientes procesados en el 2022, todavía quedan pendientes 234. Y la cifra sigue creciendo.

Staff (2023-02-20). Veva y la niña que cayó del cielo. cubadebate.cu Un soldado etíope que iba rumbo al frente con fusil y todo, había traído a una bebé que se encontró en un basurero. "Era sábado, un día de limpieza y de fiesta. Por la tarde me trajeron a la criatura. Cuando le pregunté a la enfermera que la llevaba en sus brazos cuántos días tenía, me contestó: ' °Mírela usted misma, le acabaron de cortar el cordón umbilical!' Parecía no tener más de 24 horas de vida. Yo no tenía ninguna experiencia como madre, pero sabía que debía salvar a la niña".

Staff (2023-02-20). Con un golazo de Messi en tiempo de descuento, el PSG le ganó 4-3 al Lille. cubadebate.cu El PSG ganó 4-3 al Lille en un partido loco que tuvo absolutamente de todo, dentro y fuera del campo. Mbappé se inventó un gol casi antológico, el PSG se dejó remontar para después ganar el partido en el minuto 95 con un lanzamiento de falta de Leo Messi. Antes, Neymar se había lesionado y Luis Campos saltó al campo desde el palco para "reemplazar" a Galtier.

Staff (2023-02-20). Concluyó XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana: Participaron 411 representantes de 54 países. cubadebate.cu La XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana concluyó este domingo luego de 10 días en los que confluyeron distintas manifestaciones artísticas, homenajes a personalidades de las letras e intercambios culturales con la República de Colombia, país invitado de honor. Participaron 411 representantes de 54 países, 19 más que en la edición de 2022.

Staff (2023-02-20). Aumentan los niveles de angustia y violencia sexual en adolescentes estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Casi tres de cada cinco adolescentes estadounidenses declararon sentirse tristes o desesperanzadas en 2021, el nivel más alto registrado en una década y casi el doble de la tasa entre los varones. Las tasas de denuncias de violencia sexual y riesgo de suicidio aumentaron entre las adolescentes durante el mismo año, para un alza del 27% desde la última encuesta.

Staff (2023-02-20). Biden visita sorpresivamente a Ucrania, tras recibir garantías de seguridad desde Moscú (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Biden, tras haber recibido previamente garantías de seguridad, llegó por fin a Kiev. Prometió muchas armas y le juró lealtad al régimen neonazi hasta la tumba", escribió Dmitri Medvédev, subjefe del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia y expresidente del país en su canal de Telegram.

Staff (2023-02-20). Brasil: Intensas lluvias en Sao Paulo dejan saldo preliminar de 36 fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Las intensas lluvias registradas en las últimas horas en el estado brasileño de Sao Paulo han dejado un saldo preliminar de 36 fallecidos, cientos de damnificados y evacuados. Debido a la gravedad de las inundaciones el gobernador del estado de Sao Paulo, Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas, declaró el domingo estado de calamidad pública en cinco ciudades.

Staff (2023-02-20). Conozca mejor a los integrantes de #elCubaClásico: Gracial y Mujica. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ya está en tiempo de Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Te iremos presentando cada día a 2 de los 30 integrantes de nuestra selección nacional. El Cuba al Clásico es el equipo de todos.

Staff (2023-02-20). Continúa enfrentamiento a incendio forestal en Mayarí (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Fuerzas de los cuerpos de Bomberos y Guardabosques, empresas agroforestales y pobladores participan en la extinción de un incendio forestal en Pinares de Mayarí que amenaza a los asentamientos de Vivero 2, Pueblo Nuevo y La Mensura, en el municipio holguinero de Mayarí.

Staff (2023-02-20). Develan misterio de "momia de sirena" hallada en Japón. cubadebate.cu Una extraña momia encontrada en una red de pesca en el siglo XIX en Japón ha sido venerada durante décadas en el templo Enjuin, pues se consideraba una reliquia sagrada, y aunque se pensaba que era una combinación de mono y pez, científicos ya pudieron revelar de qué está hecha la criatura.

Staff (2023-02-20). El tiempo: Día cálido y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en gran parte del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado con escasas lluvias. Las temperaturas máximas en la tarde estarán entre 29 y 32 grados Celsius, hasta 33 grados Celsius en el sur oriental.

Staff (2023-02-20). Embajador egipcio manifiesta interés por establecer proyectos de cooperación en Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Egipto en Cuba, Maher El-Adawy, visitó hoy Sancti Spíritus, donde manifestó su interés por establecer proyectos de colaboración en áreas como recursos hidráulicos, turismo y agricultura. Esta es la segunda ocasión que el diplomático llega hasta esa provincia central del país y recorre las ciudades de Sancti Spíritus y Trinidad.

Staff (2023-02-20). Hallan por casualidad fármaco capaz de combatir las bacterias más resistentes. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de investigadores de instituciones científicas estadounidenses creó un nuevo antibiótico que actúa contra una amplia gama de microorganismos patógenos "intratables" sin provocar resistencia bacteriana, por lo que su uso reduciría el riesgo de propagación de enfermedades infecciosas que son difíciles de tratar con los fármacos existentes.

Staff (2023-02-20). José Ramón Rodríguez abrirá este martes por #elCubaClásico el tercer partido preparatorio del equipo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu José Ramón Rodríguez hará realidad un sueño pospuesto cuando abra este martes ante Golondrinas de Yakult el tercero de los partidos programados por Cuba como preparación para el V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. El derecho camagàºeyano asumirá un reto que le fue esquivo cuando una molestia en la región lumbar le impidió hacerlo ante Luchadores de Nippon Ham.

Staff (2023-02-20). La santiaguera Oleiny Linares se corona en la cima del ajedrez nacional por cuarta ocasión. cubadebate.cu La santiaguera Oleiny Linares consiguió hoy el triunfo que necesitaba para coronarse en el Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023, que tuvo un final de suspense. Al forzar la rendición de la capitalina Yoana González en 39 jugadas de una Apertura Inglesa, Linares llegó a 8.5 puntos y alzó por cuarta ocasión el cetro de la Isla.

Staff (2023-02-20). Líbano y Cuba abogan por el fortalecimiento de sus vínculos tras 63 años de relaciones bilaterales. cubadebate.cu Líbano y Cuba abogaron hoy por el fortalecimiento de los vínculos bilaterales, en el contexto del aniversario 63 del establecimiento de sus relaciones. Hani Chimayteli, secretario general del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Emigrados de Líbano, abordó con el jefe de la misión diplomática de La Habana ese país, Jorge León, el excelente nivel de los lazos bilaterales.

Staff (2023-02-20). Matemática en un cumpleaños colectivo; y también en el campo a lo RARJ. cubadebate.cu En este acertijo estamos a cuatro manos y dos mentes RARJ y yo; con nuevos retos en el maravilloso mundo de la Matemática, con ejercicios al alcance de la gran mayoría y otros para los que reclaman mayor grado de dificultad.

Staff (2023-02-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 20 de febrero de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-20). Retornan a 31 cubanos que salieron ilegalmente del país. cubadebate.cu Este 20 de febrero en horas de la mañana el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió 31 migrantes irregulares por el Puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa. Los 29 hombres y dos mujeres habían participado, indistintamente, en tres salidas ilegales del país y la mayoría son de Matanzas y Cienfuegos.

Staff (2023-02-20). Rodrigo Malmierca desarrollará amplia agenda de trabajo en Colombia. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Comercio Exterior de Cuba, Rodrigo Malmierca, sostendrá hoy un encuentro oficial con el ministro de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, de Colombia, Germán Umaña, para afianzar los nexos bilaterales. En la cita participarán otras autoridades de esa cartera y del Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (Invima).

Staff (2023-02-20). Se registra sismo de magnitud 6.4 en la frontera entre Turquía y Siria. cubadebate.cu Un sismo de magnitud 6.4 sacudió hoy la frontera entre Siria y Turquía. Su epicentro se registró a 75 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad siria de Latakia, según informó el Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo. El foco del sismo se ubicó a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros. Minutos después se produjo un terremoto de magnitud 5.8 en la provincia de Hatay.

Staff (2023-02-20). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 20 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 20 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-20). El reto de Cuba en el Clásico: Se oye clarito, clarito… cubadebate.cu Queda tiempo para pulir detalles, no para enseñar. Estamos llenos de optimismo y esperanzas, pero clavamos los pies en la tierra si decimos que lo visto hasta este domingo no convence a plenitud. A los aspectos técnicos hay que ponerle disfrute y alegría. Quienes emplean esa fórmula son mejores y complacen a sus más fieles seguidores, ganen o no las medallas.

Staff (2023-02-20). Esta sigue siendo una batalla de ideas. cubadebate.cu Es una guerra y como tal se comporta. No habrá un empate en su resultado para dos bandos ganadores, sino solo uno victorioso: el del decoro y el humanismo, o el de la estupidez y la mercantilización.

Staff (2023-02-20). Biden in Ukraine on War Anniversary: Matt Duss, Medea Benjamin Debate U.S. Involvement, Hopes for Peace. democracynow.org President Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine ahead of this week's first anniversary of Russia's invasion and announced another $500 million in military aid to Ukraine and more sanctions on Russia. The visit underlines what Biden called his "unwavering support" for Ukrainian independence at a time when growing numbers of people in the United States and other countries are pushing for a negotiated end to the fighting. "For an American president to make a trip like this is enormously symbolic," says Matt Duss, visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace…

Staff (2023-02-20). "Log Off": 1 in 3 U.S. Girls Weighs Suicide. Will Congress Restrict Big Tech? democracynow.org As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns teen girls face record levels of depression and hopelessness, we host a roundtable on the role of social media and a bipartisan push against Big Tech in Congress. Several child safety-focused bills to curtail children's exposure to harmful online interactions are being proposed this session. Critics say the measures may not actually help children while limiting speech and privacy rights. We are joined by three people who testified last week before the Senate Judiciary Committee: Emma Lembke, a college student and founder of the LOG OFF movement, which…

Staff (2023-02-20). Headlines for February 20, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Visits Ukraine, Pledges More Weapons Ahead of First Anniversary of Russian Invasion, Europe to Increase Flow of Weapons to Ukraine as Peace Protesters Call for Diplomacy Over War, Kamala Harris Accuses Russia of Crimes Against Humanity, Warns Beijing Against Supporting Russia, Japan, U.S., South Korea Threaten More Sanctions After N. Korea Ballistic Missile Drills, Turkey Winding Down Earthquake Rescue Operations as Anger Grows over Scale of Deaths & Destruction, Thousands Protest as Extreme-Right Israeli Gov't Presses Ahead with Attack on Judiciary, Israeli Airstrikes Kill 15 in Damascus; U.S. Says I…

Staff (2023-02-20). Latin America Is Working to End the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-20). The Far Right Sets a Trap for the Antiwar Movement. orinocotribune.com By Melinda Butterfield — Feb 9, 2023 | The history of the working class and oppressed peoples is full of positive and negative lessons about the intertwined struggles against war and fascism. Unfortunately, since the destruction of the USSR and the socialist camp 30 years ago, many of these lessons have been lost to new generations and forgotten by older ones. | At this critical juncture of an unfolding global war crisis unleashed by U.S. imperialism in Ukraine, the destruction of people's basic rights and livelihoods at home, and the growing climate catastrophe, it is crucial to the success of working-class…

Staff (2023-02-20). Venezuela Rejects Guyana's Accusations of 'Venezuelan Imperialism' Regarding Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com This week marks the 57th anniversary of the Geneva Agreement signed in 1966 between Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the then British colony of Guyana. | The government of Venezuela has "categorically" rejected a On Friday, February 17, on the 5…

Staff (2023-02-20). Gothenburg stands in solidarity with Palestine. samidoun.net Samidoun Gà∂teborg joined fellow Palestine organizations in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Friday, 10 February for a stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The action came as part of the Days of Rage and Resistance organized by the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement. Participants also expressed their solidarity with the peoples living, struggling …

Staff (2023-02-20). Rotterdam marches for Palestine on the Days of Rage and Resistance. samidoun.net Samidoun Netherlands and the Masar Badil — the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path — held a march and rally in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Friday, 11 February, as part of the Days of Rage and Resistance. Protesters rallied against the massacres in Palestine, including the recent massacre in Jenin, against the crimes of the occupation and …

Staff (2023-02-20). Samidoun Brussels event highlights Palestinian liberation from the river to the sea. samidoun.net On Saturday, 11 February, Samidoun Brussels organized a symposium, "From the River to the Sea: Visions of Palestinian Liberation," with a discussion about the future of the Palestinian liberation struggle starting from the point of the necessity of the total liberation of Palestine. A full room greeted speakers at DK, where activists and organizers from …

Suheir Sheikh (2023-02-20). The chemical spill from the Ohio train derailment. america.cgtn.com On February 3, a 9,300-foot-long freight train transporting hazardous chemicals owned by freight rail operator Norfolk Southern derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. With the potential for some of those hazardous materials to explode, authorities let the train operator conduct a "controlled explosion" on Feb. 6 that released …

Ted Snider (2023-02-20). Who Really Started the Ukraine Wars? globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Alertan de persistencia de fuertes lluvias en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Tormentas eléctricas causaron al menos tres muertes. Las precipitaciones dejaron familias sin hogar, varias carreteras bloqueadas y el carnaval fue suspendido en la ciudad.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Palestinos declaran desobediencia civil en Jerusalén Este. telesurtv.net Los organizadores dicen que la huelga es en respuesta a las medidas punitivas impuestas por el ministro de extrema derecha Itamar Ben-Gvir…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Recuerdan aniversario de movimiento comunista dominicano. telesurtv.net Se trata de una organización fundada el 20 de febrero del año 1956 por un grupo de exiliados dominicanos en Cuba, liderados por Máximo Antonio López.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Rusia denuncia que EE.UU. escala conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net Rusia dio por zanjado el problema de la incorporación de Crimea en 2014, tras un plebiscito en el cual se aprobó la unión de ese territorio a la Federación.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Rusia denuncia ataque de Ucrania en la región de Donestk. telesurtv.net El ataque se produjo horas después que un alto representante del Gobierno ucraniano dijera que Rusia sería "destruida en meses".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Presidente Lula visita zona afectada por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Imágenes difundidas en redes sociales mostraban ríos de lodo y escombros, carreteras inundadas, entre otras evidencias de los daños dejados por los deslaves en Sao Paulo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Corea del Sur y EE.UU. realizan maniobras aéreas conjuntas. telesurtv.net Estas prácticas se realizan un día después que Corea del Norte lanzó un misil balístico de largo alcance.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Grupos sociales califican de dictadura al Gobierno de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Tras la negativa de las autoridades electorales para inscribir a la fórmula presidencial de un partido indígena, movimientos sociales nacionales e internacionales criticaron al Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Realizan consulta sobre privatización de carretera en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Vecinos en el municipio de San José, Escuintla decidirán sobre una concesión del proyecto de la autopista Escuintla al Puerto San José, ya concesionada al Convía.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Presidente López Obrador nacionaliza el litio en México. telesurtv.net López Obrador subrayó que EE.UU., Canadá y México tienen el compromiso de que se avance la transición a energías limpias en la construcción de vehículos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de Guyana sobre el Acuerdo de Ginebra. telesurtv.net El Acuerdo de Ginebra , que cumplioÃÅ hace cuatro diÃÅas 57 anÃÉos, admite la existencia de un problema limítrofe Venezuela-Guyana y fija los medios paciÃÅficos para su solucioÃÅn.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Cifra de muertos por sismos supera 46.000 en Siria y Türkiye. t.co A medida que los esfuerzos de rescate de sobrevivientes de los terremotos comenzaron a disminuir en Türkiye, los equipos de demolición comenzaron a limpiar los montículos de escombros.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Türkiye suspende labores de rescate en la mayoría de las zonas afectadas por los terremotos. twitter.com Los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate se han completado en la zona del terremoto, excepto en las provincias sureñas de Kahramanmaras y Hatay.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-20). Aumenta a 26 la cifra de fallecidos por lluvias en el estado brasileño de Sao Paulo. telesurtv.net Debido a la gravedad de las inundaciones el gobernador del estado de Sao Paulo, declaró el estado de calamidad en cinco ciudades.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-20). Estadounidenses rechazan envío de armas a Ejército ucraniano. telesurtv.net Demandan el inicio de conversaciones de paz, la desescalada militar, recortes presupuestarios al Pentágono y la disolución de la OTAN, entre otras.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-20). ONU insta a extender acuerdo de exportación de granos ante hambruna. telesurtv.net Solicita su prórroga por Rusia y Ucrania. Precisó que es crucial para África, con 50 millones de seres en crisis alimentaria.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-20). Rusia alerta que Europa envió sustancias radiactivas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Denuncia que Kiev empleará dichas sustancias para montar un falso ataque a gran escala y luego culpar a Rusia de contaminación radiactiva.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-02-20). Restauran Sistema Eléctrico Nacional cubano afectado por una avería. telesurtv.net Ante la falla, localizada como un error humano, funcionaron los microsistemas instalados en todo el país, que permitieron mantener el servicio.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-20). Más de 800 damnificados por intensas lluvias en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Las autoridades paraguayas indicaron que no se han registrado decesos ni personas desaparecidas en las zonas afectadas por las inundaciones.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-20). Detectan nuevos casos de gripe aviar en Argentina. telesurtv.net El Gobierno argentino había decidido reforzar la vigilancia epidemiológica en su frontera norte, luego de que se detectara un foco de influencia aviar en Bolivia.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-20). ONU emplea 250 millones de dólares para evitar hambruna. telesurtv.net Según António Guterres alrededor de 339 millones de personas necesitan ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Asesinan a otro líder social y campesino en Magdalena, Colombia. telesurtv.net Al momento de su asesinato, el líder social y campesino se encontraba al frente de casi 300 familias campesinas de la región.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Israelíes protestan contra reforma judicial de Netanyahu. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes sostienen que la reforma defendida por el primer ministro israelí socavaría la independencia del poder judicial.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Naufragio deja al menos cinco muertos en Panamá. telesurtv.net Agentes de la unidad de Botes Especiales de la Policía de fronteras de Panamá rescataron a 13 personas con vida del naufragio.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Presidente ecuatoriano falta a comparecencia por Caso Encuentro. telesurtv.net La presidenta de la comisión parlamentaria que investiga la trama de corrupción denunció que con esta acción Guillermo Lasso le da la espalda al país.

The Cradle (2023-02-20). African Union renews full support for Palestine, confirms Israel not invited to summit. popularresistance.org In the closing statement of the 36th ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the regional bloc confirmed its "complete support" for the State of Palestine. | The AU condemned ongoing Israeli crimes against Palestinians, including forced evictions, extrajudicial detentions, illegal settlement expansion, and apartheid. | This statement came just one day after an Israeli delegation was unceremoniously booted from the summit's opening ceremony.

The Cradle (2023-02-20). African Union Renews Full Support For Palestine, Israel Not Invited To Summit. popularresistance.org In the closing statement of the 36th ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the regional bloc confirmed its "complete support" for the State of Palestine. | The AU condemned ongoing Israeli crimes against Palestinians, including forced evictions, extrajudicial detentions, illegal settlement expansion, and apartheid. | This statement came just one day after an Israeli delegation was unceremoniously booted from the summit's opening ceremony. On Sunday, AU commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat confirmed that Israel's observer status has been suspended since last year and th…

The Dissenter (2023-02-20). March to War In Iraq, 20 Years Later: February 20, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

The Lever (2023-02-20). LEVER WEEKLY: Driving The Narrative. levernews.com

Tyler Walicek (2023-02-20). Lawsuit Uncovers Chicago's Failure to Provide Disability Protections in Housing. truthout.org A discovery process in an ongoing federal lawsuit against the City of Chicago has revealed what appears to be an enormous abdication of the city and its Department of Housing's duties to both the disabled community and federal law. Documents turned over in the suit, which was filed by disability rights organization Access Living in 2018, have revealed across-the-board failures in inspecting… |

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-20). Over 100 Families Occupy Abandoned Apartment Complex in Brazil. unicornriot.ninja

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-02-20). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.

Vera Sharav (2023-02-20). Video: Never Again Is Now Global. Part 3: Breaking the Veil of the Real Conspirators. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-02-20). Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party to hold election meetings at Kolonnawa and Masakeliya. wsws.org The SEP is fielding candidates for three local government bodies—the Kolonnawa Urban Council in Colombo, the Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha in Nuwara Eliya and the Karainagar Pradeshiya in Jaffna.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Cincinnati-area water districts shut off intake from Ohio River due to contamination from East Palestine derailment. wsws.org The decision to close the intake exposes attempts by the government and the Norfolk Southern railroad to convince residents that there is no longer any danger to the public.

WSWS (2023-02-20). US menaces China over balloon, arms for Russia. wsws.org US Secretary of State Antony Blinken bluntly warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of "the implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia or assistance with systemic sanctions evasion."

WSWS (2023-02-20). Union executive orders end to strike by Newfoundland's Memorial University faculty although contract yet to be finalized. wsws.org In a February 16 announcement, the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association said that its executive committee had voted to approve a new contract, then went on to explain that union officials were still working to finalize its terms with the university.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Why are 42 percent of US high school students experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness? wsws.org While the CDC offers no explanation for the mental health crisis gripping US high school students in the second year of the pandemic, it can be found in the life experiences of young people in a society already wracked by poverty, social inequality, police violence and war.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Fiji's ex-PM Bainimarama suspended from parliament for sedition. wsws.org The installation of Fiji's new government has seen an ongoing power struggle between two former coup leaders and the contesting factions of the ruling elite backing them—with the threat of another coup ever present.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Fascist election denier wins race to be chair of Michigan Republican Party. wsws.org Election denier and QAnon sympathizer Kristina Karamo won the leadership of the Michigan Republican Party during the party's convention in Lansing over the weekend, defeating Matt DePerno, who had the backing of Donald Trump.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Mississippi House Republicans back controversial white-run court system for heavily black capital city. wsws.org The Mississippi state House has passed a bill creating a new court system in Jackson allowing white state officials to appoint judges and prosecutors in the majority black city.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Fox News emails, messages show its role in instigating January 6 attack. wsws.org One of the key revelations from a lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems is that Trump tried to call the network and go on the air as the attack on the Capitol was ending, but Fox executives decided that to offer him a live television audience would be "irresponsible."

WSWS (2023-02-20). This week in history: February 20-26. 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.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Oakland public schools face drastic cuts in the face of massive budget deficit. wsws.org With the district seeking to close a $79 million deficit, the right to a public education is under threat.

WSWS (2023-02-20). University and College Union sells out UK higher education strike. wsws.org

WSWS (2023-02-20). Spanish Amazon workers launch indefinite strike against closure of Martorelles facility. wsws.org The 30,000 square meters plant at Martorelles, opened in October 2017, is set to close on April 22.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Washington accuses Russia of "crimes against humanity" to justify escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org As with previous US proclamations about human rights abuses by Russia, Harris' comments were meant to provide cover for the major escalation of US involvement in the war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Why educators should support the SEP in Australia's NSW state election. wsws.org After decades of underfunding by Liberal-National Coalition and Labor-led governments alike, the conditions in schools have reached a crisis point.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Anti-Netanyahu protests continue, but their Zionist agenda cannot combat fascist threat. wsws.org The leaders of the demonstrations are hostile to any appeal to Israel's Palestinian citizens, turning away Palestinians in earlier demonstrations and enthusiastically and often violently enforcing the ban on Palestinian flags.

WSWS (2023-02-20). In Leopoldstadt, playwright Tom Stoppard looks to his past and the fate of Europe's Jews. wsws.org Stoppard's latest play benefits from some of his customary charm, but also suffers from his typical limitations.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Temple University administration, corporate press and union bureaucrats falsely claim sellout agreement means "end" of grad student strike. wsws.org Striking Temple graduate students denounce the false narrative announced by Temple University, the Democratic Party-aligned press and union bureaucrats that the three-week strike is over without a ratified tentative agreement.

WSWS (2023-02-20). VIDEO: NSW election candidate Oscar Grenfell interviewed on SEP (Australia) fight against war. wsws.org Amid the greatest danger of a catastrophic world war in decades, the SEP is the only party in the NSW state election sounding the alarm and advancing a socialist alternative to militarism.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Warmonger Alexander Vindman to speak at University of Michigan. wsws.org Vindman is one of the central military-political figures involved in promoting, entrenching and escalating a prolonged and bloody US-NATO war with Russia in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Health care workers' protests and strikes mount across Spain. wsws.org Last week, as many as 1 million people joined a rally in support of doctors and in defence of public health in Madird.

Zero Hedge (2023-02-20). China Hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon with Retaliatory Sanctions Amid Balloon Saga. globalresearch.ca

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Laith Fadel (2023-02-20). East Palestine residents search for answers after train derailment. america.cgtn.com The local authorities in the city of East Palestine, Ohio say that the water, air and soil are safe for its residents after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed more than two weeks ago. But residents there worry they aren't being told the whole truth …

Staff (2023-02-20). Venezuela Rejects Guyana's Accusations of 'Venezuelan Imperialism' Regarding Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com This week marks the 57th anniversary of the Geneva Agreement signed in 1966 between Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the then British colony of Guyana. | The government of Venezuela has "categorically" rejected a On Friday, February 17, on the 5…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-02-20). Left and Right Join Together to Rage Against Ukraine War on Its One Year Anniversary. covertactionmagazine.com Several thousand people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, February 19, to protest U.S. support for the war in Ukraine around the time of its one-year anniversary. The protest was organized by the People's Party and Libertarian Party. It brought together groups on the left and libertarian right which were unified …

_____ (2023-02-20). Third impeachment in North Korea's history. journal-neo.org On several occasions in his recent articles dealing with the political consequences of the disaster in Itaewon on October 29, 2022, the author has referred to the attempts of the Together Democratic Party (the Democrats) to secure the "dismissal" of Lee Sang-min, Minister of the Interior and Safety (a post that is the equivalent of …

_____ (2023-02-20). Why is Washington replacing Georgia's overseer Kelly Degnan? journal-neo.org In the rapidly changing situation around Russia's successful special operation to denazify the criminal Ukrainian regime, the Biden administration decided to urgently replace its "overseer" in Ukraine — Ambassador Kelly Degnan. After all, against the background of the outright failure of the Russophobic adventure of the White House using the revival of neo-Nazism in opposition …




americanthinker (2023-02-20). Business professors are wrong about the future of work. americanthinker.com Most university professors continue to misunderstand the economy and what it actually consists of.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Don didn't warn us about Kamala being past her prime. americanthinker.com Don Lemon could have saved us from "the word salads" and passion for school buses.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen. americanthinker.com Remembering George Washington on this President's Day.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). SCOTUS will reconsider the Brunson case. americanthinker.com After declining to hear Brunson v. Adams, SCOTUS decides to reconsider.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Why was the East Palestine tank car blown up? americanthinker.com Why were standard procedures not followed?>

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Business professors are wrong about the future of work. americanthinker.com Most university professors continue to misunderstand the economy and what it actually consists of.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Don didn't warn us about Kamala being past her prime. americanthinker.com Don Lemon could have saved us from "the word salads" and passion for school buses.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen. americanthinker.com Remembering George Washington on this President's Day.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). SCOTUS will reconsider the Brunson case. americanthinker.com After declining to hear Brunson v. Adams, SCOTUS decides to reconsider.

americanthinker (2023-02-20). Why was the East Palestine tank car blown up? americanthinker.com Why were standard procedures not followed?>

Angela (2023-02-20). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-20). Battle For Bakhmut: Military Overview On February 20, 2023 (Video 18+). southfront.org Wagner fighters in Paraskovievka | On February 20, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed Russian control of the town of Paraskovievka located on the north-western outskirts of the city of Bakhmut (originally called Artyomovsk). The report of the Russian Defence Ministry indicates the end of the mop up operation in the settlement. Head of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed control of Paraskovievka on February 17."The settlement of Paraskovievka is under full control of the units of the PMC "Wagner". Desp…

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-20). California-Based HBCU Cultivates Its First Independent Medical Degree Program. newsone.com

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-20). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org

Connor Freeman (2023-02-20). North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles in Response to War Drills. news.antiwar.com North Korea fired off ballistic missiles as a response to war drills carried out by the United States, Japan, and South Korea this weekend. On Monday, Japan's Coast Guard announced that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned against the increased presence of …

Connor Freeman (2023-02-20). Washington Plans Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Key Industries Targeted. news.antiwar.com The White House is readying a raft of new sanctions and export controls to impose on Russia, as the war in Ukraine turns one year old, according to Bloomberg. The coming new penalties are said to be focused on targeting key Russian industries as well as so called sanctions circumvention or business conducted with Russian …

Craig Murray (2023-02-20). Nicola Sturgeon — Used and Discarded. globalresearch.ca

Dan Bacher (2023-02-20). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-20). Finland Reverses Course, Says It Will Join NATO Without Sweden. news.antiwar.com Finnish officials have said they would join NATO without Sweden if Turkey only approves their membership, reversing their previous position that they would only join together with Stockholm. The comments came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sweden wouldn't receive support from Ankara over a Quran-burning protest that was held in front of the …

Dick Nichols (2023-02-20). Spain: Barcelona cuts ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au Barcelona has suspended official ties with Israel over its violation of Palestinian rights, reports Dick Nichols.

Doro-Chiba International Solidarity Committee (2023-02-20). International Solidarity Action In Tokyo To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Blocked By Police. indybay.org Hoshino Defense Committee, Osaka Defense Committee and Doro-Chiba the railway workers union went to the US embassy to deliver a statement of soldiarity for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. US embassy officials called on the Japanese police to block the statement from being delivered and mobilized the Tokyo police.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Local gov'ts urged investment restraint over NEV startups. ecns.cn A former top industry official has cautioned local governments against rushing blindly into China's burgeoning new energy vehicle sector, saying that they should refrain from becoming investors in startups.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 10 primary students test positive for COVID-19 in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Ten primary students from Xihu District in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, leading to a four-day school suspension of the class they are in, said the district's education authorities on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Daily common-sense content brings fame to 28-year-old vlogger. ecns.cn Vlogger Zhang Mengzhen, 28, from Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, has become popular online for her videos depicting daily common sense.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 20,000 runners hit the road for Shenzhen Marathon. ecns.cn The much-anticipated Shenzhen Marathon featured 20,000 runners on Sunday morning as the annual event finally returned to the subtropical city in Guangdong province after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care. ecns.cn Jimmy Carter, 98, the oldest living former US president, has opted to spend his final days at his Georgia home, receiving hospice care, his namesake nonprofit foundation says.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Chinese scientists design battery concept to tame heat with pressure. ecns.cn A team of Chinese researchers has designed a new battery concept that can extract thermal energy from low-temperature waste heat sources and reuse it on demand simply by controlling the pressure.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Beijing bourse launches stock market-making trading business. ecns.cn The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) officially launched market-making trading business on its stock market on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). DPRK fires rocket shells in response to U.S.-South Korea air drill. ecns.cn The armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a multiple-rocket launching drill Monday morning, the official Korean Central News Agency reported, in response to the U.S.-South Korea combined air drill a day earlier.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Chinese mainland, Macao to mutually recognize driving licenses. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have signed an agreement to enable mutual recognition and exchanges of driving licenses between the Chinese mainland and the Macao SAR.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). U.S. Hegemony and Its Perils. ecns.cn The United States has acted more boldly to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, pursue, maintain and abuse hegemony, advance subversion and infiltration, and willfully wage wars, bringing harm to the international community.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Former head of China's state railway indicted for bribery. ecns.cn Sheng Guangzu, former secretary of the leading Party members group and general manager of the formerly-named China Railway Corp., has been indicted on charges of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's space-tracking ship sets sail for new missions. ecns.cn China's space-tracking ship Yuanwang-5 departed from a port in east China's Jiangsu Province on Monday to conduct spacecraft monitoring missions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Chinese online mapping platform Amap makes over 300b positioning calls/day using BeiDou satellites. ecns.cn Chinese online mapping platform Amap revealed on Saturday that its daily usage of the domestically developed BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to make positioning calls had exceeded 300 billion times as of January, and it vowed to expand the application of BDS in the transportation sector.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's health insurance reform: What is changing?>. ecns.cn As many places in China have rolled out the health insurance reform, some residents noticed their monthly health insurance income was cut less.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 1 dead, 10 wounded in U.S. shootings. ecns.cn One person was killed and 10 others wounded Sunday in a pair of shootings in Memphis, Tennessee, said local police.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). NW China's Xinjiang clears another three border ports for passenger traffic. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang region resumed passenger traffic at three of its land border ports with Central Asian countries on Monday to meet the need of people-to-people exchange.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's first domestically produced antidepressant approved for market sale. ecns.cn China's first domestically produced antidepressant recently received approval for market sale, making a major innovative breakthrough for domestic drugs in treating depression.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Rehabilitation for children underway in quake-hit Türkiye. ecns.cn Children attend an activity to entertain and support the mental health of children affected by the deadly earthquake, at a camp for survivors in Adiyaman, Türkiye, Feb. 18, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Japanese bid farewell to giant panda Xiang Xiang. ecns.cn Thousands of Japanese fans bade farewell to the beloved giant panda, who was born in June 2017, the first giant panda to be born and raised naturally at the zoo in nearly three decades on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). One more cross-Strait ferry service line resumes operation. ecns.cn A ferry "Jishun 9" with 59 passengers on board arrived at Lianjiang, marking the resumption of the last passenger route between Fuzhou and Matsu on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Migratory birds flock to wetland in east China. ecns.cn A flock of pied avocet forage at the coastal wetland in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Monks perform Cham dance to greet Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Cham dance is a masked and costumed ritual performed by Tibetan Buddhist monks to exorcise evils and pray for blessings.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Plum blossoms burst into bloom in Nanjing. ecns.cn As an indicator of Spring setting in, plum blossoms enter best viewing season in Nanjing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Parrots 'enjoy' plum blossoms in Nanjing. ecns.cn A parrot raised by a Nanjing citizen perches on a branch of blossoming plum tree at the Meihuashan (Plum Blossom Hill) scenic area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, becoming part of the beautiful scenes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Canadian International Auto Show is back. ecns.cn After a two-year hiatus, one of Canada's largest auto shows, the Canadian International Auto Show, will run from February 17 to 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC).

Editor (2023-02-20). Chris Hedges: Rage Against The War Machine Speech. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). [Rewind] Eddie Conway: Prisons Enable America's Obscene Wealth. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). Our Freedoms Shrink as Our Military Expands. scheerpost.com By Brad Wolf / CounterPunch The Merchants of Death even own our sidewalks. That's what we were told when we arrived at Raytheon Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, on Valentine's Day, February 14th, to issue a "Contempt Citation" for Raytheon's failure to comply with a subpoena issued last November by the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, a People's Tribunal scheduled …

Editor (2023-02-20). Sanders Proposes 'New Deal for Journalism' To Ensure Media Serves Public Interest. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed Is Dangerous. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-20). US Admits Weather Pushed Chinese Balloon Off Course, US Shot Down Hobbyist's $12 Balloon in $2 Million Attack. scheerpost.com US officials acknowledged the Chinese balloon they shot down on February 4 had likely been blown off course by unexpected weather. The US Air Force later spent $2 million using missiles to blow up what appeared to be a $12 hobbyist balloon.

Fight Back (2023-02-20). Against Trotskyism: Socialism in one country. fightbacknews.org One of the main pillars of Trotskyism is the denial of the possibility of building socialism in a single country. This is an outgrowth of Trotsky's permanent revolution theory, which argued that the revolution in Russia depended on the immediate success of revolution in western Europe to avoid defeat. Nevertheless, the Soviet Union did indeed build socialism in one country, so we should look at the disagreements between Marxism-Leninism and Trotskyism on this point and try to understand where they come from. | Trotsky's permanent revolution theory was, from the beginning, opposed to the idea that socialism could…

Fight Back (2023-02-20). Minneapolis: Stop the demolition! Stop polluting native communities! fightbacknews.org Minneapolis MN – On February 19, around 100 protesters and community members gathered at the Roof Depot site in the East Phillips neighborhood to protest the impending demolition of the building. The Climate Justice Committee organized the protest as part of the week of action for the Defend the Atlanta Forest, connecting the struggles against environmental racism and police terror in Atlanta to the local struggle against the pollution of oppressed nationality and working-class communities like East Phillips. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar also joined the protest, demanding justice for Manuel "To…

Global Research News (2023-02-20). Selected Articles: Medical Marvel or the Second Coming of Al Capone? Pfizer's Sins and Crimes. "We have a vaccine which is killing people" globalresearch.ca

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-20). Imperial launches new Impact Fellowship programme. imperial.ac.uk Imperial Policy Forum has launched a new Fellowship for civil servants. Fellows will work on policy challenges with support from Imperial academics.

INDYRADIO (2023-02-20). Friend of Assange Found Innocent of False Charges in Ecuador. indybay.org Privacy advocate Ola Bini was finally found innocent of nebulous charges that kept him under control of the legal system for 3 years. Today we share his story as he told it on social media at the end of last month. This morning, he clarified the status of his case. Though the verdict will be appealed, Ola is still smiling, now certain he will prevail.

Informed Consent Action Network (2023-02-20). ICAN Confronts CDC and FDA About Hiding Important Vaccine Adverse Event Reports From Public View. globalresearch.ca

Iowa Capital Dispatch (2023-02-20). You can't be for Liberty if you're for banning Books. juancole.com By Bill Tubbs | — ( Iowa Capital Dispatch) — Two years ago in my column in the North Scott Press, I introduced "Signs that the Apocalypse is Upon Us," to call attention to items which, though they are actually happening, are so surreal that it seems the end of time must be near. Gov. …

Isaac Nellist (2023-02-20). Happier and healthier: Why we need a four-day work week. greenleft.org.au As wages stagnate and the cost-of-living crisis worsens, it's time to re-evaluate the role of work in our lives and the economic system, argues Isaac Nellist.

Juan Cole (2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter's Greatest Triumph: Guinea Worm on Verge of Extinction, with only 13 Cases in 2022. juancole.com Former President Jimmy Carter's family has announced that he is moving into hospice care, a sign of his imminent passing. In his honor, I am reprinting this column with some updates. The guinea worm may be the second major human disease after small pox to be completely eradicated. It is a parasite that you get …

Labor Video Project (2023-02-20). ILWU Local 10 Stops Work & Rallies For Mumia With Tyre Nichols Family In San Francisco. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 held a stop work action and held a march and rally to demand the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The family of Tyre Nichols also attended and spoke out.

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-20). International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) March and Rally to Free Mumia. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU members and supporters demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal as part of ongoing campaign…

March on Police Station in Menlo Park (2023-02-20). San Mateo County as Vulnerable to Police Violence as Memphis. indybay.org February 11 near downtown Menlo Park, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protesters rallied for justice for Tyre Nichols and said the same police tactics are used here.

Marcos Salgado (2023-02-20). Petro y Maduro juntos en la frontera, avanzan en acuerdos comerciales. globalizacion.ca Los presidentes de Colombia y de Venezuela, Gustavo Petro y Nicolás Maduro, tuvieron su tercer encuentro oficial en siete meses, esta vez en el Puente Binacional Atanasio Girardot, que se abrió por primera vez al tránsito de vehículos y camiones…

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-20). Did the US Blow Up Nord Stream If There Is No Media to Report It? globalresearch.ca

Michael Snyder (2023-02-20). A Cover-up of Epic Proportions Is Happening in East Palestine, Ohio. globalresearch.ca

Mothers on the March (2023-02-20). Friday 2/24: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

Muhammed Shabeer (2023-02-20). Anti-fascists expose neo-Nazi 'mourning' over Dresden bombing. peoplesdispatch.org Far-right political parties and neo-Nazi groups have been trying to hijack the commemoration of the Allied bombing of the city of Dresden during World War II by suggesting it was morally equivalent to the Holocaust…

Newsclick (2023-02-20). Decoding India's Economy | With Prof. Prabhat Patnaik. peoplesdispatch.org Senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty and noted economist Prabhat Patnaik discuss the economic structure of India, the support base of the current dispensation, questions around capitalism and socialism, and what gives us hope in these difficult times…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. Dr. Parag Patel, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what cardiogenic shock is and how it's treated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0sTu9uIbSQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 56) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Share your love this Valentine's Day by giving blood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. One way to celebrate, that will have an impact on your community, is by donating blood at your local blood donor center. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the need…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't respond to defibrillation. A new service being launched this month by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is hoping to improve outcomes and save more lives by getting patients faster access to potentially life-saving equipment. Watch: Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients youtu.be/HJPNae9njUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (2023-02-20). Sunday 2/19: "Reparatory Justice: Together We Rise": SJ Vigil for Japanese American Imprisonment WW2. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church | 632 N. Fifth Street | San Jose CA 95112 US…

Oakland Privacy (2023-02-20). Wednesday 3/15: 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…

Oskar Lafontaine & Christian Zehenter (2023-02-20). No nuclear war in Europe! and Glorification of violence. indybay.org The well-read do not believe in Russia's sole guilt anyway. They remember the promise made to Gorbachev not to expand NATO eastward. They know that the U.S. organized and financed a coup on the Maidan in 2014 to install a puppet government that would push for Ukraine's eventual admission into NATO.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-20). Senior Israeli diplomat expelled from African Union's annual summit. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's deputy director for Africa Sharon Bar Li was asked to leave the inaugural meeting of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. South Africa later said that Israel's status as observer had not yet been finalized and hence, the expulsion was justified…

Peter Koenig (2023-02-20). The End of Excesses. The Collapse of Everything. globalresearch.ca

Protect Thacker Pass (2023-02-20). Three Tribes File New Lawsuit Challenging Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Late yesterday, three Native American Tribes — the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, and Summit Lake Paiute Tribe — launched a major new lawsuit against the Thacker Pass lithium mine. | This new case contains major allegations that were not heard in the prior court case, and may be a significant roadblock for the mine.

Rachel Evans (2023-02-20). First Nations activists call for an end to the racist practice of stealing Black children. greenleft.org.au The practice of stealing Aboriginal children from their families has continued since Kevin Rudd's apology and it needs to stop, a Sorry Day protest was told. Rachel Evans reports.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-20). Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª Febr2023. indybay.org Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª | Hablan lxs que siempre lucharán! | Febrero 2023…

Revolution Books (2023-02-20). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…

Revolution Books (2023-02-20). Saturday 2/25: Film Showing: COUP 53-Old Secrets Cast Long Shadows, A benefit for Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…

Sahra Wagenknecht & Christoph Habermann (2023-02-20). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-20). Saturday 3/4: Night of Ideas. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San José Peace & Justice Center (2023-02-20). Friday 2/24: War in Ukraine: One Year On. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-20). Saturday 3/18: Summer Camp Board Game Festival. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-20). Saturday 3/11: Teddy Bear Clinic. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

Staff (2023-02-20). Trámites que aún se tramitan en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu La demora en la legalización de viviendas en el municipio de Ciego de àÅvila suele estar asociada a varios factores, pero el principal es la falta de técnicos. De unos 1000 expedientes procesados en el 2022, todavía quedan pendientes 234. Y la cifra sigue creciendo.

Staff (2023-02-20). Veva y la niña que cayó del cielo. cubadebate.cu Un soldado etíope que iba rumbo al frente con fusil y todo, había traído a una bebé que se encontró en un basurero. "Era sábado, un día de limpieza y de fiesta. Por la tarde me trajeron a la criatura. Cuando le pregunté a la enfermera que la llevaba en sus brazos cuántos días tenía, me contestó: ' °Mírela usted misma, le acabaron de cortar el cordón umbilical!' Parecía no tener más de 24 horas de vida. Yo no tenía ninguna experiencia como madre, pero sabía que debía salvar a la niña".

Staff (2023-02-20). Con un golazo de Messi en tiempo de descuento, el PSG le ganó 4-3 al Lille. cubadebate.cu El PSG ganó 4-3 al Lille en un partido loco que tuvo absolutamente de todo, dentro y fuera del campo. Mbappé se inventó un gol casi antológico, el PSG se dejó remontar para después ganar el partido en el minuto 95 con un lanzamiento de falta de Leo Messi. Antes, Neymar se había lesionado y Luis Campos saltó al campo desde el palco para "reemplazar" a Galtier.

Staff (2023-02-20). Concluyó XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana: Participaron 411 representantes de 54 países. cubadebate.cu La XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana concluyó este domingo luego de 10 días en los que confluyeron distintas manifestaciones artísticas, homenajes a personalidades de las letras e intercambios culturales con la República de Colombia, país invitado de honor. Participaron 411 representantes de 54 países, 19 más que en la edición de 2022.

Staff (2023-02-20). Conozca mejor a los integrantes de #elCubaClásico: Gracial y Mujica. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ya está en tiempo de Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Te iremos presentando cada día a 2 de los 30 integrantes de nuestra selección nacional. El Cuba al Clásico es el equipo de todos.

Staff (2023-02-20). El tiempo: Día cálido y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en gran parte del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado con escasas lluvias. Las temperaturas máximas en la tarde estarán entre 29 y 32 grados Celsius, hasta 33 grados Celsius en el sur oriental.

Staff (2023-02-20). Matemática en un cumpleaños colectivo; y también en el campo a lo RARJ. cubadebate.cu En este acertijo estamos a cuatro manos y dos mentes RARJ y yo; con nuevos retos en el maravilloso mundo de la Matemática, con ejercicios al alcance de la gran mayoría y otros para los que reclaman mayor grado de dificultad.

Staff (2023-02-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 20 de febrero de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-20). El reto de Cuba en el Clásico: Se oye clarito, clarito… cubadebate.cu Queda tiempo para pulir detalles, no para enseñar. Estamos llenos de optimismo y esperanzas, pero clavamos los pies en la tierra si decimos que lo visto hasta este domingo no convence a plenitud. A los aspectos técnicos hay que ponerle disfrute y alegría. Quienes emplean esa fórmula son mejores y complacen a sus más fieles seguidores, ganen o no las medallas.

Staff (2023-02-20). Esta sigue siendo una batalla de ideas. cubadebate.cu Es una guerra y como tal se comporta. No habrá un empate en su resultado para dos bandos ganadores, sino solo uno victorioso: el del decoro y el humanismo, o el de la estupidez y la mercantilización.

Staff (2023-02-20). Latin America Is Working to End the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Alertan de persistencia de fuertes lluvias en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Tormentas eléctricas causaron al menos tres muertes. Las precipitaciones dejaron familias sin hogar, varias carreteras bloqueadas y el carnaval fue suspendido en la ciudad.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Palestinos declaran desobediencia civil en Jerusalén Este. telesurtv.net Los organizadores dicen que la huelga es en respuesta a las medidas punitivas impuestas por el ministro de extrema derecha Itamar Ben-Gvir…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Recuerdan aniversario de movimiento comunista dominicano. telesurtv.net Se trata de una organización fundada el 20 de febrero del año 1956 por un grupo de exiliados dominicanos en Cuba, liderados por Máximo Antonio López.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Rusia denuncia que EE.UU. escala conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net Rusia dio por zanjado el problema de la incorporación de Crimea en 2014, tras un plebiscito en el cual se aprobó la unión de ese territorio a la Federación.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-20). Rusia denuncia ataque de Ucrania en la región de Donestk. telesurtv.net El ataque se produjo horas después que un alto representante del Gobierno ucraniano dijera que Rusia sería "destruida en meses".

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-20). øPor qué conmemorar el día mundial de la justicia social?>. telesurtv.net La justicia social hace que sociedades y economías funcionen mejor y la pobreza, las desigualdades y los males sociales se reduzcan considerablemente.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Corea del Sur y EE.UU. realizan maniobras aéreas conjuntas. telesurtv.net Estas prácticas se realizan un día después que Corea del Norte lanzó un misil balístico de largo alcance.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Grupos sociales califican de dictadura al Gobierno de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Tras la negativa de las autoridades electorales para inscribir a la fórmula presidencial de un partido indígena, movimientos sociales nacionales e internacionales criticaron al Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Realizan consulta sobre privatización de carretera en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Vecinos en el municipio de San José, Escuintla decidirán sobre una concesión del proyecto de la autopista Escuintla al Puerto San José, ya concesionada al Convía.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Presidente López Obrador nacionaliza el litio en México. telesurtv.net López Obrador subrayó que EE.UU., Canadá y México tienen el compromiso de que se avance la transición a energías limpias en la construcción de vehículos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de Guyana sobre el Acuerdo de Ginebra. telesurtv.net El Acuerdo de Ginebra , que cumplioÃÅ hace cuatro diÃÅas 57 anÃÉos, admite la existencia de un problema limítrofe Venezuela-Guyana y fija los medios paciÃÅficos para su solucioÃÅn.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Cifra de muertos por sismos supera 46.000 en Siria y Türkiye. t.co A medida que los esfuerzos de rescate de sobrevivientes de los terremotos comenzaron a disminuir en Türkiye, los equipos de demolición comenzaron a limpiar los montículos de escombros.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-20). Türkiye suspende labores de rescate en la mayoría de las zonas afectadas por los terremotos. twitter.com Los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate se han completado en la zona del terremoto, excepto en las provincias sureñas de Kahramanmaras y Hatay.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-20). Aumenta a 26 la cifra de fallecidos por lluvias en el estado brasileño de Sao Paulo. telesurtv.net Debido a la gravedad de las inundaciones el gobernador del estado de Sao Paulo, declaró el estado de calamidad en cinco ciudades.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-20). Estadounidenses rechazan envío de armas a Ejército ucraniano. telesurtv.net Demandan el inicio de conversaciones de paz, la desescalada militar, recortes presupuestarios al Pentágono y la disolución de la OTAN, entre otras.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-20). ONU insta a extender acuerdo de exportación de granos ante hambruna. telesurtv.net Solicita su prórroga por Rusia y Ucrania. Precisó que es crucial para África, con 50 millones de seres en crisis alimentaria.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-20). Rusia alerta que Europa envió sustancias radiactivas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Denuncia que Kiev empleará dichas sustancias para montar un falso ataque a gran escala y luego culpar a Rusia de contaminación radiactiva.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-02-20). Restauran Sistema Eléctrico Nacional cubano afectado por una avería. telesurtv.net Ante la falla, localizada como un error humano, funcionaron los microsistemas instalados en todo el país, que permitieron mantener el servicio.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-20). Más de 800 damnificados por intensas lluvias en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Las autoridades paraguayas indicaron que no se han registrado decesos ni personas desaparecidas en las zonas afectadas por las inundaciones.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-20). Detectan nuevos casos de gripe aviar en Argentina. telesurtv.net El Gobierno argentino había decidido reforzar la vigilancia epidemiológica en su frontera norte, luego de que se detectara un foco de influencia aviar en Bolivia.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-20). ONU emplea 250 millones de dólares para evitar hambruna. telesurtv.net Según António Guterres alrededor de 339 millones de personas necesitan ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Asesinan a otro líder social y campesino en Magdalena, Colombia. telesurtv.net Al momento de su asesinato, el líder social y campesino se encontraba al frente de casi 300 familias campesinas de la región.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Israelíes protestan contra reforma judicial de Netanyahu. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes sostienen que la reforma defendida por el primer ministro israelí socavaría la independencia del poder judicial.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Naufragio deja al menos cinco muertos en Panamá. telesurtv.net Agentes de la unidad de Botes Especiales de la Policía de fronteras de Panamá rescataron a 13 personas con vida del naufragio.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-20). Presidente ecuatoriano falta a comparecencia por Caso Encuentro. telesurtv.net La presidenta de la comisión parlamentaria que investiga la trama de corrupción denunció que con esta acción Guillermo Lasso le da la espalda al país.

The Green Arcade (2023-02-20). Tuesday 3/7: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey with author Dan Berger. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94110…

The Lever (2023-02-20). LEVER WEEKLY: Driving The Narrative. levernews.com

Uhuru Solidarity Movement (2023-02-20). Saturday 3/11: White People: Say NO to the FBI War on Black Liberation! indybay.org 4101 W. Florissant Ave St. Louis, MO 63115…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-02-20). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party to hold election meetings at Kolonnawa and Masakeliya. wsws.org The SEP is fielding candidates for three local government bodies—the Kolonnawa Urban Council in Colombo, the Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha in Nuwara Eliya and the Karainagar Pradeshiya in Jaffna.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Cincinnati-area water districts shut off intake from Ohio River due to contamination from East Palestine derailment. wsws.org The decision to close the intake exposes attempts by the government and the Norfolk Southern railroad to convince residents that there is no longer any danger to the public.

WSWS (2023-02-20). US menaces China over balloon, arms for Russia. wsws.org US Secretary of State Antony Blinken bluntly warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of "the implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia or assistance with systemic sanctions evasion."

WSWS (2023-02-20). Union executive orders end to strike by Newfoundland's Memorial University faculty although contract yet to be finalized. wsws.org In a February 16 announcement, the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association said that its executive committee had voted to approve a new contract, then went on to explain that union officials were still working to finalize its terms with the university.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Why are 42 percent of US high school students experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness? wsws.org While the CDC offers no explanation for the mental health crisis gripping US high school students in the second year of the pandemic, it can be found in the life experiences of young people in a society already wracked by poverty, social inequality, police violence and war.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Fiji's ex-PM Bainimarama suspended from parliament for sedition. wsws.org The installation of Fiji's new government has seen an ongoing power struggle between two former coup leaders and the contesting factions of the ruling elite backing them—with the threat of another coup ever present.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Fascist election denier wins race to be chair of Michigan Republican Party. wsws.org Election denier and QAnon sympathizer Kristina Karamo won the leadership of the Michigan Republican Party during the party's convention in Lansing over the weekend, defeating Matt DePerno, who had the backing of Donald Trump.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Mississippi House Republicans back controversial white-run court system for heavily black capital city. wsws.org The Mississippi state House has passed a bill creating a new court system in Jackson allowing white state officials to appoint judges and prosecutors in the majority black city.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Fox News emails, messages show its role in instigating January 6 attack. wsws.org One of the key revelations from a lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems is that Trump tried to call the network and go on the air as the attack on the Capitol was ending, but Fox executives decided that to offer him a live television audience would be "irresponsible."

WSWS (2023-02-20). This week in history: February 20-26. 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.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Oakland public schools face drastic cuts in the face of massive budget deficit. wsws.org With the district seeking to close a $79 million deficit, the right to a public education is under threat.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Spanish Amazon workers launch indefinite strike against closure of Martorelles facility. wsws.org The 30,000 square meters plant at Martorelles, opened in October 2017, is set to close on April 22.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Washington accuses Russia of "crimes against humanity" to justify escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org As with previous US proclamations about human rights abuses by Russia, Harris' comments were meant to provide cover for the major escalation of US involvement in the war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Why educators should support the SEP in Australia's NSW state election. wsws.org After decades of underfunding by Liberal-National Coalition and Labor-led governments alike, the conditions in schools have reached a crisis point.

WSWS (2023-02-20). In Leopoldstadt, playwright Tom Stoppard looks to his past and the fate of Europe's Jews. wsws.org Stoppard's latest play benefits from some of his customary charm, but also suffers from his typical limitations.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Temple University administration, corporate press and union bureaucrats falsely claim sellout agreement means "end" of grad student strike. wsws.org Striking Temple graduate students denounce the false narrative announced by Temple University, the Democratic Party-aligned press and union bureaucrats that the three-week strike is over without a ratified tentative agreement.

WSWS (2023-02-20). VIDEO: NSW election candidate Oscar Grenfell interviewed on SEP (Australia) fight against war. wsws.org Amid the greatest danger of a catastrophic world war in decades, the SEP is the only party in the NSW state election sounding the alarm and advancing a socialist alternative to militarism.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Warmonger Alexander Vindman to speak at University of Michigan. wsws.org Vindman is one of the central military-political figures involved in promoting, entrenching and escalating a prolonged and bloody US-NATO war with Russia in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Health care workers' protests and strikes mount across Spain. wsws.org Last week, as many as 1 million people joined a rally in support of doctors and in defence of public health in Madird.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-02-19). Biden to visit Poland next week. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Joe Biden is heading to Poland on a two-day trip. See the latest.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-02-19). 44th meeting of the Caribbean Community kicks off in Bahamas. america.cgtn.com The three-day Caribbean Community meeting was hosted at the Baha Mar Resort by Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis. Eighteen Caribbean Nations were in attendance with the addition of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, United States and UN Officials. See more.

Dan Williams (2023-02-19). 2023 NBA All-Star weekend in Utah. america.cgtn.com The 2023 NBA All-Star game kicked off in Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend. For players, their presence represents a major achievement and the recognition among fans and peers of a successful season.

Lucrecia Franco (2023-02-19). Dogs in costumes take part in Brazil's Carnival street party. america.cgtn.com Revelers took over at the Rio Carnival party with their best dog friends dressed in similar fashion. Find out more.

Saheli Chowdhury (2023-02-19). Canada to Send Navy Ships to Haiti, Trudeau Announces at CARICOM Summit. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-19). CARICOM Urges Greater Leadership Role to Address Haiti Crisis. orinocotribune.com The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at its 44th Meeting of Heads of Government, reiterated that the Community must play a leadership role in addressing the deteriorating situation in Haiti, a member state of CARICOM. The declaration was made through a The final declaration of the summit addressed the securit…

Staff (2023-02-19). Chevron to Increase Shipment of Venezuelan Oil to US (+OPEC). orinocotribune.com Chevron has announced that it will raise its shipments of Venezuelan oil to the United States to 100,000 barrels per day in the month of February. In January, Chevron's oil shipment from Venezuela to the US was 75,000 barrels of crude per day. | According to a report

Arnaud Develay (2023-02-19). Eyewitness to War: Escaping the Meat Grinder—My Encounters with Refugees from Soledar in Eastern Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com As is usually the norm in this conflict zone, we had not received prior notice as to the day's schedule. Our vehicle worked its way to a district outside Donetsk called Shakhtersk, which bore the stigmata of nine years of shelling. The grim landscape of desolation stretched for miles on end until suddenly our convoy …

_____ (2023-02-19). Regarding the visit of the Filipino President to Japan. journal-neo.org In the period from February 8 to 12 this year, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of one of the country's most prominent politicians of the second half of the last century (and also President) Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was on an official visit to Japan. What was the third event of regional significance in …

_____ (2023-02-19). An American Lie by Any Other Name Would Smell as Dirty. strategic-culture.org The cost of all this is not only financial but the simple math can be worked out in terms of the distrust of the U.S. general public and loss of confidence in the U.S. institutions and the President's credibility. | Washington DC is viewed by many as sending us terribly patronizing cancel culture messages along the lines of "Don't you dare listen to what Vladimir Putin says", but this is where a truth bombshell by Seymore Hersh, a seasoned professional in journalism who exposed the M·ªπ Lai massacre in Vietnam, comes from. The 86-year old Seymore Hersh referred to the anonymous but genuine source w…

_____ (2023-02-19). Trump Against Empire: Is That Why They Hate Him? strategic-culture.org Trump was ideologically incoherent and crassly transactional. But the threat he posed to American empire and thus the gargantuan security state helps establish a motive for why US intelligence intervened in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. | By Christian PARENTI | As president, Donald Trump lavished the rich with tax cuts and deregulation. Yet, contradictorily, he also threatened the structure of American global hegemony that does so much to keep the American one percent tremendously wealthy. In fact, Trump undertook the most momentous rollback of American military and diplomatic power since the current architec…

Aaron Mendelson (2023-02-19). How One Delaware City Ended Prison Gerrymandering. truthout.org This article was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative news organization based in Washington, D.C. The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution sits between a creek and Interstate 495 in Wilmington, Delaware. For the last ten years, the prison's 1,281 residents were counted as constituents of Wilmington's third city council district. |

Alexandra Martinez (2023-02-19). Over 85 People Incarcerated at Washington Detention Center Go on Hunger Strike. truthout.org This story was originally published by Prism. Earlier this month, over 85 people incarcerated at Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington, went on a five-day hunger strike to protest worsening living conditions. According to advocates, the strike started on Feb. 1 when guards accused detainees of having contraband materials during an inspection. When detainees across units joined in… |

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Break Away from the Woke Herd. americanthinker.com Never have so few tried to control so many. Don't fall for it.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Eating Their Own in the Golden State. americanthinker.com Can the pencil-neck vote outweigh the DEI Left on behalf of Adam Schiff?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The Anti-Freedom Far-Left is Nothing More Than a Squawking Minority. americanthinker.com Cultural Guerrilla Warfare: modern fascists have co-opted our culture, under the illusion of being "the majority"… but they are only the tyrannical ten percent.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The Bright Line between Inflation and Spending. americanthinker.com This level of spending, and debt, is coming to an end. Either we exhibit the fiscal discipline to reduce spending, or the world will force it on us.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). What Kind of Military Does Our Country Need? americanthinker.com Exactly how woke do we want to make the people who defend our freedom?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). A trip to Huntsville was an eye-opening experience, but left me with questions. americanthinker.com She was rude and shockingly mindless; surprise, surprise, she was a Democrat!

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Betrayal: leftist organization discovers they accidentally hired a White lady. americanthinker.com Even when intentionally being "anti-racist," the left can't seem to free themselves from the albatross of race politics.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). GDI labels conservative websites "false/misleading" in false/misleading attempt to libel/slander. americanthinker.com A media source marked "trusted" by fact-checkers and big government is basically a scarlet letter in journalism.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). How the creation of the administrative state led to today's political crisis. americanthinker.com A new book explains how we got to the state we're in.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Now we are to be afraid of the no-vaccine Marburg virus. americanthinker.com Sound the alarm, because the media, the WHO, and Big Pharma said so.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). One trip to the border and Kevin McCarthy can only say 'no amnesty'. americanthinker.com The House Speaker learned a lot from his border trip.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). San Diego's Catholic leadership must be getting an earful from the faithful on its illegal migrant-enabling operations. americanthinker.com The Church is suddenly emphasizing that it helps "legal" immigrants, even though it's pretty clear from its video that they are enabling illegal border surgers.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The buck stops…with the previous guy. americanthinker.com How much more can Biden blame Trump for everything?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The Defense Department tries to circumvent the Hyde Amendment. americanthinker.com Its workaround is exactly the same as the Democrats' getting around the First Amendment by giving censorship duties to tech tyrants.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The lies government will tell to force green energy. americanthinker.com Is it any wonder that the people have so little trust in big government?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The U.S. Navy lowers its standards yet again. americanthinker.com Its focus is clearly on keeping a leftist base happy rather than on protecting America.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Trump announces trip to East Palestine, FEMA reverses course. americanthinker.com Curious timing for the disaster agency that was previously downplaying the chemical spill that rocked Ohio.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). We lost two great sports broadcasters in February. americanthinker.com Tim McCarver and Billy Packer knew what they were talking about and were always interesting, entertaining, and respectful of both cohosts and fans.

Andy Kroll (2023-02-19). The U.S. Military is Winning. No, Really, It Is! tomdispatch.com 4,000,000,029,057. Remember that number. It's going to come up again later. But let's begin with another number entirely: 145,000 — as in, 145,000 uniformed soldiers striding down Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue. That's the number of troops who marched down that very street in May 1865 after the United States defeated the Confederate States of America. Similar legions of rifle-toting troops did the same after World War I ended with the defeat of Germany and its allies in 1918. And Sherman tanks rolling through the urban canyons of midtown Manhattan? That followed the triumph over the Axis in 1945. That's w…

Ann Brown (2023-02-19). Fact Check: Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley is a Punjabi Born in India Who Passes as White, Listed White on Voter Registration. moguldom.com There is much discussion centered around the newly announced GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Is she white? Is she Indian, passing for white? Was she born in India? Haley, 51, is the two-term Governor of South Carolina and the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Haley, a former President Donald Trump supporter, was born …

Anonymous103 (2023-02-19). Military Situation In Bakhmut On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-19). Military Situation In Donbass On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka village; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Up to 200 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 armored vehicles and 2 howitzers were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front,…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-19). Military Situation In Kharkiv Region, Ukraine, On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces took control of Gryanykivka village; | Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions in Kuzemivka village with HIMARS MLRS; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Synkivka; | Up to 70 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured vehicles and 1 vehicle were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling in the Kupyansk region, according to the Russian MOD. | MORE ON TH…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-19). Military Situation In Syria On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | More than 5,800 people died as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 40,600 people died as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | On February 19, Israeli warplanes attacked Damascus city with several missiles. Five people were…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-19). Taibbi: US Senator Wanted ZeroHedge Banned From Twitter. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Originally published by Since Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, he has continued to keep his promise of transparency with regard to the company's past behavior | Thanks to the revelations in the so-called 'Twitter Files', we have seen clear evidence that the FBI and other three-letter agencies worked directly with various social media entities to suppress perfectly "lawful sp…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-19). Video: Has Germany Become a Colony of the United States? southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). Explosions Reported At Another U.S. Base In Syria's Deir Ezzor. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On February 19, at least three blasts rocked the United States-led coalition's Mission Support Site Conoco in Syria's northeastern region. | Mission Support Site Conoco is located within a large gas plant in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. It is unknown how many of the some 900 U.S. troops present in Syria are currently deployed at the site. | Some Syrian news sources reported that Mission Support Site Conoco was attacked with several mortar she…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). Five Killed In Israeli Strikes On Civilian, Military Targets In Syria (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | On February 19, five people were killed and at least 15 others were wounded when Israeli strikes hit a building in the highly-secured Kafar Sousah neighborhood in the Syrian capital, Damascus. | Citing a military source, the Syrian Arab News Agency said that Israel also attacked several bases around Damascus. One of the bases was reportedly a radar site near the village of Tall al-Masyah in the northeastern countryside of the neighboring al-…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). Saudi FM Says Arab States Need New Syria Approach. southfront.org Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud via Twitter. | Consensus is building in the Arab world that isolating Syria is not working and that dialogue with Damascus is needed "at some point," Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said at the Munich Security Conference on February 18. "You will see not just among the GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] but in the Arab world there is a consensus growing that the status quo is not workable," the minister said, signaling a s…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). U.S. Avenger Air Defense Systems Destined To Ukraine Spotted In Poland (Videos). southfront.org The Army Avenger's turret rotates as the vehicle drives down an Eglin Air Force Base range road April 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.) | AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense systems donated by the United States to Ukraine have already arrived in Poland, according to videos that surfaced online on February 19. | The U.S. first promised to arm Kiev forces with Avenger systems last year. In November, four systems were included as part of a $400 million military aid package. Eight were included in…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). U.S. Confirms Attack On Northeastern Syria Base. southfront.org U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that one of its bases in Syria's northeastern Syrian region came under attack on February 18. | In a statement that was released a day after the attack, the command said that the Green Village base, which is located within al-Omar oil fields in the s…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). U.S. Says It Captured ISIS Official In New Syria Operation. southfront.org ERBIL, Iraq — An AH-64E Apache helicopter from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, hovers prior to taking off to conduct a mission, July 11,2017, Erbil, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephen James) | On February 19, the United States Central Command announced that coalition forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured an ISIS official during a joint operation in Syria's northeastern region that took place a day earlier. | The command said in a statem…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-19). U.S. Supply Convoy Attacked In Iraq's Saladin. southfront.org File image. | On February 19, a convoy moving logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition came under attack in the northern Iraqi province of Saladin. | The convoy was targeted with an improvised explosive device as it was passing near the town of Balad. No casualties were reported as a result of the attack. | An armed faction calling itself the Islamic Resistance — al-Muhandis Revenge Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack. The faction is one of several pro-Iranian armed factio…

Ben Norton (2023-02-19). Ukraine war is frozen, no territorial changes expected, says Council on Foreign Relations chief, while dismissing peace talks. geopoliticaleconomy.com The president of the US government-linked Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, said the proxy war in Ukraine is frozen and he expects no territorial changes in the next year of fighting. At the same time, he dismissed the possibility of peace negotations.

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-19). Tyler Perry To Donate $2.75M To Atlanta's Low-Income Senior Citizens. newsone.com Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty | Entertainment mogul and philanthropist Tyler Perry to donate $2.5M to help older Atlanta homeowners — KTAL NB…

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-19). Nike Donates $8.9M To Grassroots Nonprofits Advancing Social Justice. newsone.com Source: SOPA Images / Getty | Nike is furthering its commitment to support grassroots nonprofits dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black and brown communities. The brand As a grantee of

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-19). Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Makes Historic Contribution To Make-A-Wish Foundation. newsone.com

Cecosesola, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2023-02-19). Building, Here and Now, The World We Yearn For. popularresistance.org Cecosesola was established in Barquisimeto, capital of the State of Lara, in the central western region of Venezuela, as a cooperative integration organization on December 17, 1967. It is a meeting place where more than 50 community organizations are active, integrated in a network of production of goods and services that brings together more than 23,000 members from the popular sectors. Through this network, we develop a wide variety of activities such as: agricultural production, small-scale agro-industrial production, funeral services, transportation, health services, financial services, mutual aid funds, dist…

Connor Freeman (2023-02-19). Blinken Warns Chinese FM Against Providing Military Support to Russia. news.antiwar.com Amid simmering tensions between Washington and Beijing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. After the White House ordered the military to shoot down a Chinese balloon which floated over the continental United States, there was a major breakdown in diplomacy. Previously, US …

Danny Haiphong, Black Agenda Report. (2023-02-19). The American Empire Is A Sore Loser That Will Get Us All Killed. popularresistance.org The American Empire is unmatched in its warmongering and its propaganda alike. This process occurs by design. The endless streams of misinformation pouring out of U.S.-dominated corporate media manufacture consent for the American Empire's endless wars. However, seeds of desperation are beginning to bloom in the U.S. and the Collective West's imperial garden. The ruling elite, generally so confident in the inherent truths of American exceptionalism and the West's imperial superiority, are now being confronted with an uncomfortable reality: the American empire is losing.

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-19). Trudeau Government Stopped Reporting COVID-19 First & Second Booster Vaccination Data and Deleted It. Are They Preparing for a Digital ID? globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft expected to enter market in 2025. ecns.cn 17 (Xinhua) — China's indigenously-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft is expected to enter the market in 2025, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's top banking regulator fines 5 banks over irregularities. ecns.cn Five financial institutions were fined a total of 387.9 million yuan (about 56.5 million U.S. dollars) for irregularities in their businesses, China's top banking regulator said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China to contribute around 1/3 of growth. ecns.cn China will likely become the largest contributor to global growth in 2023 as the nation expects its consumption-led rebound to help boost economic activity in other economies, according to an official at the International Monetary Fund.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). IOMed to provide a new platform for peaceful settlement of international disputes: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The IOMed will be an inter-governmental, treaty-based international legal organization established through consultations among all parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Senior diplomat calls for sound, stable development of China-Germany relations. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday that China is willing to enhance communication and deepen understanding with Germany to promote the sound and stable development of China-Germany relations and improve global governance.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Germany: senior diplomat. ecns.cn China is ready to fully restart exchanges with Germany and Europe in various fields, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance mutual understanding, a senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's medical insurance reforms offer greater security: experts. ecns.cn A slew of experts have hailed China's recent medical insurance reforms as a necessary means to provide more security for the public, responding to public concerns that the reforms have cut people's deposits under the medical insurance system.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Biden says American communities being torn apart by gun violence. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement on Friday that American communities are "being torn apart by gun violence."

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China-U.S. relations should not be led astray by a wandering balloon: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said Friday that Washington's response to a Chinese unmanned civilian airship unexpectedly entering U.S. airspace was an overreaction, urging the U.S. side not to let bilateral relations go astray as a result of this isolated incident.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Senior Chinese diplomat urges U.S. to correct mistakes in airship incident. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat on Saturday urged the United States to show sincerity, correct its mistakes, acknowledge and repair the damage it has done to the China-U.S. relations over the Chinese civilian unmanned airship incident.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Visa-waiver agreement between China, Maldives takes effect. ecns.cn The visa-waiver agreement between China and Maldives has taken effect, according to Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Comicomment: Hysteria rises in balloon farce. ecns.cn On February 17, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, said China demands that the U.S. show sincerity in resolving the problem and stop doing such absurd things out of domestic political needs.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out the across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China, Vietnam vow to bolster economic cooperation. ecns.cn A conference was held between China's Yunnan provincial department of commerce and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of economic, investment and trade issues.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board in milestone reform. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system, with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Vice premier Hu Chunhua inspects spring farming. ecns.cn Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for a good job to be done in spring farming, with good preparations made on ploughing and sowing, to lay a solid foundation for the year's grain production.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Culture Fact | Solar term: Rain Water. ecns.cn The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water, the second solar term, starts on February 19 this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Camel races kick off in China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Hundreds of camels with jockeys on their backs have competed in a series of races at minus 20 degrees Celsius in Hulun Buir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Insights | UN expert believes a strong recovery in China's tourism. ecns.cn Sandra Carvao, expert from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, thinks that China has an immense youth population eager to travel and middle class with capacity to do it. The future development of mountain tourism and wellness tourism in China is promising, hence a strong recovery in China's tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). 'Sera Bengqin Festival' celebrated ahead of Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Tibetan Buddhism believers gathered at the Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, to celebrate a traditional religious festival ahead of the Tibetan New Year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). 58 ancient tombs discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn A total of 58 tombs of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been discovered at a cemetery site in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, announced by Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). (W. E. Talk) SHENG Kai: Is Sinicization the Secularization of Buddhism?>. ecns.cn SHENG Kai, vice president of Tsinghua University's Institute of Ethics and Religion and deputy director of the Institute of Buddhist Culture of China, explored these topics in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W. E. Talk".

Editor at Global Grind (2023-02-19). Must See Black History Month TV: Shows To Watch During February. newsone.com Today's streaming companies offer countless shows to keep you and the family entertained. Historically, Black stories have not always been uplifted positively in media. Storytelling has since evolved into a variety of impactful series and films that represent th…

Editor (2023-02-19). Patrick Lawrence: Munich as Propaganda Fest. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I love Wang Yi's response when The New York Times's Michael Crowley caught him in a hallway at the Munich Security Conference Saturday and asked the Chinese foreign minister if he planned to meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines. "He simply chuckled," Crowley wrote of …

Edward Curtin (2023-02-19). The World Wants to be Deceived. globalresearch.ca

Eleanor J. Bader (2023-02-19). NYC's Austerity Budget Is Leaving Asylum-Seeking Students With Few Resources. truthout.org In late December, Joana, her husband and 6- and 8-year-old daughters were put on a bus in Laredo, Texas, and sent to New York City. The family was part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's transfer of Central and South American asylum seekers to sanctuary cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C. that began in the summer of 2022. Joana told Truthout that it took the family… |

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-02-19). Crisis in Intelligence and the Way Forward. globalresearch.ca

Farrah Hassen (2023-02-19). Syrian Earthquake Victims Desperately Need Aid — and an End to US Sanctions. truthout.org The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has killed over 40,000 people, a number the United Nations has warned may escalate. The destruction is unfathomable. According to the UN, at least 870,000 people across Turkey and Syria are in urgent need of hot meals. In Syria, around 5.3 million people are in need of shelter. Over 1 million people in Turkey are living in temporary shelters. |

Fight Back (2023-02-19). Black Is Back Coalition holds webinar on FBI Repression. fightbacknews.org New York City, NY – On Saturday, February 18, the Black Is Back Coalition hosted an all-day webinar, focusing on the FBI's history of attacking Black and African people as well as radical social justice organizers. Speakers included noted figures including Ward Churchill, Ajamu Baraka and Omali Yeshitela. The conference was also endorsed by groups including Union del Barrio, Friends of the Congo, the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, and the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement. | The speeches mostly provided historical context about the role the FBI has played in trying to destroy people's movemen…

Frank Breslin (2023-02-19). Christian Nationalism vs. the Separation of Church and State. dissidentvoice.org We have a long tradition in Am ≠erica of Separation of Church and State that prohi ≠bits government's promotion of religion on the one hand, and interference with its free exercise on the other. In their refusal to establish a state church or to favor one religion over another, the Founding Fathers didn't think that religion was …

INDYRADIO (2023-02-19). Greenpeace occupation of Shell Oil Platform Ends with no Arrests. indybay.org Shell Oil wants US$130,000 for the use of their drilling platform by Greenpeace: | Press release includes occupation timeline.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-19). Eyewitness to War: My Encounters with Refugees from Soledar in Eastern Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Arnaud Develay War refugees from Soledar in eastern Ukraine. [Source: Photo courtesy of Arnaud Develay] As is usually the norm in this conflict zone, we had not received prior notice as to the day's schedule. Our vehicle worked its way to a district outside Donetsk called Shakhtersk, which bore the stigmata of nine years of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-19). Fidel Castro's Legacy Lives on as Cuba Keeps Sending 'Doctors, not Bombs' All Across the World. libya360.wordpress.com Daniel Kovalik Cuba's leader Fidel Castro speaks on International Workers Day in Revolution Plaza in Havana, Cuba. © AP Photo/Javier Galeano In the immediate aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, Cuba dispatched medical teams to the affected areas to provide care to victims. Their departure was marked by a farewell ceremony, which featured…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-19). Russia's Special Military Operation 1 Year On: How the US Started this War & Where it's Heading… libya360.wordpress.com NATO's War on Russia Beforehand: @15: 31 US-NATO's Proxy War with China: @42: 33 — As Russia's special military operation reaches the one year mark, we wonder what is happening now and what will happen next; — Equally important is what started this conflict; — NATO has repeatedly attacked and destroyed allies of Russia around the globe…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-19). Ursula von der Leyen's Nazi Pedigree. libya360.wordpress.com Evan Reif Ursula von der Leyen with Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyI Her father Ernst Albrecht, President of the German state of Lower Saxony from 1978 to 1990, brought unrehabilitated Nazis into his administration and carried out a black-flag terrorist operation designed to discredit the left-wing Red Army Faction. In the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian war,…

Israel Shahak (2023-02-19). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…

It's Going Down (2023-02-19). Neo-Nazis Who Organized Deadly 'Unite the Right' Rally Claim They're In "Communication" with 'Anti-War' Protest Leaders in DC. itsgoingdown.org Several neo-Nazis that attended and helped organize the deadly 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, VA, claim they are in communication with the organizers of the 'Rage Against the War Machine,' rally in Washington DC, which is bringing together various pro-Putin trolls, far-Right grifters, and conspiracy theorists. According to a livestream from the "Patriotic Socialist…

Jason Ditz (2023-02-19). Syria: Israeli Missile Strike Hits Damascus Housing Complex, Killing 15. news.antiwar.com

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-19). Mascot Towers residents demand real action on housing defects. greenleft.org.au Residents of the defect-plagued Mascot Towers building say solutions proposed by the major parties do not go far enough. Jim McIlroy reports.

Juan Cole (2023-02-19). Israeli Delegate Expelled from African Union Summit, in what may be First Global South Reaction to new Extremist Netanyahu Government. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Saturday at the opening of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Israeli delegate was asked to leave. Sharon Bar-Li, the deputy director of the African desk at the Israeli foreign ministry, was escorted out of the opening session by security guards, according to the Al Jazeera …

Julie Dermansky, Desmog. (2023-02-19). The Battle To Stop Air Products' Carbon Capture Project Grows. popularresistance.org Where the Tickfaw River leads into Lake Maurepas in South Louisiana, a coffin containing a plastic skeleton is fastened to pilings rising out of the water. "Save Lake Maurepas From Impending Death by Air Products," a sign above it states. This arresting visual captures the sentiments of opponents of a plan to develop the world's largest carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project under the lake. | Air Products, a global hydrogen manufacturing company, is proposing to build a $4.5 billion "Clean Energy Complex" to manufacture blue hydrogen and an accompanying carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project, that…

Kari Jaquesson (2023-02-19). "Terrorist groups in Syria receiving earthquake aid from the US and EU," Interview with Kari Jaquesson. globalresearch.ca

Katya Beltran, Friends Of The ATC . (2023-02-19). How Nicaragua Tackles Climate Change and Hunger. popularresistance.org A group of ten students and two faculty members from the University of Maryland met with the Marlen Sanchez, Director of the Latin American Institute of Agroecology (IALA Ixim Ulew), and Erika Takeo, Coordinator of the Friends of ATC in a conference room at the Francisco Morazán School in Managua. | Sanchez spoke about climate change and its impact on Nicaragua. There have been more droughts, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes damaging Nicaragua making it 1 of the 10 countries of the world most affected by climate change. Many countries try to mitigate the consequences but do not attack the base of the problem.

Keenan "HIGz" Higgins (2023-02-19). Black History: Howard University Swim & Dive Team Covers 'Sports Illustrated' In HBCU First. newsone.com Howard University made HBCUs proud yet again when its swim and dive team made Black history on a recent 'Sports Illustrated' Daily Cover.

Kyle Anzalone (2023-02-19). Top Republicans Press Biden To Increase Military Aid to Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Four high-ranking Republicans in Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding more military aid for Taiwan. In their letter, the legislators claimed the White House is not doing enough to respond to the growing threat from Beijing. The four Congressmen who signed on to the letter hold powerful committee appointments: Representatives Mike Rogers …

Kyle Anzalone (2023-02-19). US, France, and UK Divided on Support for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said London would be the first country to send long-range missiles to Kiev. Meanwhile, statements from top American and French officials indicate support for Ukraine in Washington and Paris may be weakening. At the Munich Security Conference, Sunak said Ukraine "must win the war." During his speech, the British leader …

Labor Video Project (2023-02-19). Angela Davis Speaks For The Freedom of Mumia & ILWU Local 10 Stop Work Action To Free Him. indybay.org Angela Davis spoke out for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal and also for ILWU Local 10 which is having a stop work meeting on 2/16/23 with a rally from their union hall to Harry Bridges Plaza to support the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal…

Liberation Staff (2023-02-19). Tacoma Art Museum workers win free parking as they fight for union recognition. liberationnews.org Since starting to organize, the museum board has already granted a major concession to make parking free for workers at the museum.

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-19). China-Iran ties are on the right side of history. peoplesdispatch.org The three-day state visit by Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi to China on February 14-16 is a landmark event affecting regional politics and international security. The red carpet welcome accorded to Raisi signified the high importance attached by Beijing to the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran in the prevailing international milieu. | In a 'curtain-raiser' on Monday,

Manlio Dinucci (2023-02-19). The Great Western Crusade Against "Evil" globalresearch.ca

Michael Welch (2023-02-19). From Indigenous Colonial Struggles to the Freedom Convoy. Raising Funds for Global Research News Hour. globalresearch.ca

Mike Whitney (2023-02-19). A US-Led 'Coalition of the Willing' Foreshadows the Splintering of NATO. globalresearch.ca

noreply (2023-02-19). Bernhard Gives… So Does Brian. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Orinico Tribune. (2023-02-19). SOS — Alliance For Global Justice Has Been Attacked! popularresistance.org Alliance for Global Justice and our fiscally-sponsored projects are under attack by right-wing media. They're doing their best to intimidate and silence us in order to neutralize our effectiveness in growing and supporting movements for liberation and justice worldwide. They have convinced the company that handles our credit card donations to block AfGJ and our projects from use of this critical fundraising tool. | This isn't the first time they've come at us. In the 1980s, the Young Republicans claimed that the Nicaragua Network, our founding organization, was taking college students to Nicaragua to train in gue…

Palestine Action. (2023-02-19). Palestine Action Declares A Siege On Leicester's Israeli Arms Factory. popularresistance.org From May 1st, Palestine Action will lay siege to Leicester's Israeli arms factory, UAV Tactical Systems. The mass action will include hundreds staying put for weeks on end, through day and night, refusing to leave until Elbit does. Drawing parallels with the decades-long siege of Gaza [1], Palestine Action's siege will symbolically turn this process on its head and cut off Leicester's link to Israel's military supply chain. | The direct action campaign against Elbit to date has forced Israel's largest arms firm to lose their London Headquarters, Oldham arms factory, and over £280million in contracts with th…

People's Dispatch. (2023-02-19). Anti-War Groups Protest Against Munich Security Conference. popularresistance.org Munich, Germany – On February 18, Saturday, anti-imperialist, leftist groups protested in Munich, Germany against the ongoing 59th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) which began on Friday February 17. Left-wing groups including the German Communist Party (DKP), Socialist German Workers Youth (SDAJ), and others marched in the city and slammed MSC as the conference of warmongers. The mobilization saw the participation of tens of thousands of people who condemned the conference and called for peace. Anti-fascist groups also denounced the far-right groups who also organized protests in Munich on Saturday.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-19). Daily Round-up | Tesla vehicle recall and 'retaliatory' firings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of Tesla being forced to withdraw vehicles and cracking down on unionizing, anti-fascist actions in Germany, and the latest European Union bid to prevent Russian athletes from competing in international events…

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-19). Iran-China Strategic Partnership. dissidentvoice.org The national flags of China and Iran fly in Tiananmen Square during Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi's visit to Beijing, China, February 14, 2023. (Photo by Reuters) The key takeaway of President Ebrahim Raeisi's state visit to Beijing goes way beyond the signing of 20 bilateral cooperation agreements. This is a crucial inflexion point in an …

Peter Koenig (2023-02-19). Megalomania — Privilege of the Rich and Powerful? The World Government Summit. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-02-19). Tavistock Et Al, Black Cars, Torn Jeans and LGBTQ: Social Engineering, Mind Manipulation. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-19). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

Renee Parsons (2023-02-19). American Presidents Renege on Agreements with Russia Opening Its Border to NATO. globalresearch.ca

Robert J. Burrowes (2023-02-19). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-19). Ohio Cover Up: Vinyl Chloride Poisoning, Dioxin Byproducts, Hydrochloric Acid Rain, myID & HHS Docs. 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 (2/19/23). 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

slingshot collective (2023-02-19). Sunday 2/19: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 2 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

Staff (2023-02-19). Darién Peña y su romance con la poesía. cubadebate.cu "Hay que perder la costumbre y dejar de concebir la cultura como saber enciclopédico", así comienza un texto de Gramsci que nos habla de la importancia de qué es cultura y que no, de la inteligencia y del hombre. Entre texto del filósofo marxista, canciones de trova y libros de Martí me imagino Darién Peña Prada, un joven escritor cubano quien con Bestia contextual ganó el Premio Calendario 2022.

Staff (2023-02-19). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto del mar. cubadebate.cu Cual postales, las imágenes del mar que llegaron esta semana denotan la belleza de las costas cubanas y traen paz al espectador. Agradecemos la participación de los lectores en esta convocatoria y los invitamos a comunicarse con nuestro equipo a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Staff (2023-02-19). Lisandra Ordaz continúa en el primer puesto en Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Durante la novena ronda del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023, Lisandra Ordaz, única mujer en Cuba con título de Maestro Internacional, consigue en cada ronda un paso firme hacia su nuevo reinado nacional. Este sábado lo hizo con tablas. La también ganadora en la edición de 2020, firmó la paz con la habanera Karen Gutiérrez.

Staff (2023-02-19). Periodista estadounidense sobre conflicto en Ucrania: "Encendimos la mecha y la tiramos allí" cubadebate.cu Seymour Hersh, destacado periodista estadounidense y ganador de un premio Pulitzer, expresó durante una entrevista este sábado, que al crear condiciones para el conflicto, EE.UU. ofreció al presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, un argumento que llevó al pueblo ruso a consolidarse detrás de su líder."Encendimos la mecha y la tiramos allí", expresó Hersh.

Staff (2023-02-19). Cuba derrota 3-2 a Dragones de Chunichi en juego de preparación. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba al V Clásico Mundial obtuvo su primera victoria en su actual gira de preparación por Japón al vencer a los Dragones de Chunichi por 3 carreras a 2.

Staff (2023-02-19). Misil impactó en región de Siria y dejó al menos cinco muertos y 15 heridos. cubadebate.cu Un misil, presuntamente lanzado por el Ejército israelí, alcanzó la víspera una zona residencial de Kafersuseh, distrito municipal de Damasco, Siria, y dañó gravemente varios edificios y dejó al menos cinco muertos y 15 heridos, según el Ministerio de Defensa del país. Ocurrió exactamente a las 22: 00 hora local del sábado.

Staff (2023-02-19). Recuperar la vida colectiva leyendo un libro rojo. cubadebate.cu En el mundo actual, en un lado están los libros rojos y el impulso de ampliar los límites de la humanidad y la cultura de izquierda; en el otro lado están la violencia y el derramamiento de sangre, el lado espantoso de la barbarie. El Día de los Libros Rojos afirma la cultura del futuro, la cultura de la humanidad. Es un frente crucial en la batalla de ideas.

Stephanie Masterman, Last Real Indians. (2023-02-19). How Tribes of the North Are Taking Climate Matters into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org It can be difficult to understand the true impacts of climate change when you are not directly facing its harsh effects. We see that communities in different regions and terrains around the world are experiencing different rates of global warming with different consequences. We also know that the Arctic, in particular, is experiencing climate change more rapidly and more severely than other parts of the world. In order to understand the diverse impact climate change has on different communities, it is also important to understand what community-based solutions are in place for adaptation and mitigation of climate…

Steve Watson (2023-02-19). Video: Klaus Schwab Calls for Global Government to "Master" AI Technologies. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Corea del Norte lanza misil balístico al mar de Japón. telesurtv.net La Guardia Costera de Japón también confirmó el lanzamiento del misil.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Regiones del norte inician paro en contra del Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net En este marco, pudo conocerse que organizaciones sociales en las provincias de San Martín, Piura, Trujillo y Lambayeque ya confirmaron su participación en el paro.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Caricom pide regreso a la normalidad en Surinam. telesurtv.net Los líderes del bloque recibieron un informe del Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Negocios Internacionales y Cooperación Internacional de Surinam sobre los disturbios en curso en ese país.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Encuentran cuerpo de futbolista ghanés entre los escombros en Türkiye. t.co Este sábado el equipo Hatayspor dio a conocer que su jugador, Christian Atsu, falleció en los terremotos que azotaron Türkiye y Siria el pasado 6 de febrero.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Türkiye eleva a más de 40.000 los muertos a causa de los terremotos. t.co "Los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate terminarán en gran medida a partir de mañana (domingo) por la noche", indicó la Autoridad de Gestión de Catástrofes y Emergencias.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Rescatan a tres personas con vida bajo los escombros en Türkiye. t.co Otro rescatado, un hombre de 45 años, había sido encontrado el viernes en la misma provincia, 278 horas después del sismo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Nicaragàºenses evocan legado revolucionario de Sandino. telesurtv.net Homenaje al General de Hombres Libres, Augusto César Sandino, a 89 años de su tránsito a la inmortalidad.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Organizaciones sociales denuncian represión en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional de Perú atacó con bombas lacrimógenas en diversos puntos de la capital peruana a grupos de manifestantes, para forzarlos a dispersarse.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Al menos cinco fallecidos tras ataque israelí contra Siria. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se reportan 15 heridos, varios en estado crítico. Los misiles israelíes se lanzaron desde Altos del Golán.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Autoridades de Surinam detienen a participantes en protestas. telesurtv.net Se reportan 119 arrestos, de ellos 83 personas que participaron en saqueos. Se presentaron cargos a 37 sospechosos.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-02-19). Protestan en Múnich contra la Conferencia de Seguridad. telesurtv.net La Alianza para la Acción contra MSC reacciona contra " el militarismo, el nacionalismo, el antisemitismo y el racismo"

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-02-19). Militares rusos donan 2.5 toneladas de medicamentos a Siria. telesurtv.net La asistencia fue recibida principalmente por el hospital militar sirio y el Hospital Universitario Estatal, donde se presta servicio a damnificados del terremoto.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-02-19). Argentina confirma segundo caso de gripe aviar. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria confirmó la enfermedad en análisis efectuados por el Laboratorio Nacional del Senasa.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-02-19). Tiroteo provoca un muerto y un herido en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Policía informó que mantiene a una persona bajo custodia y que el individuo lesionado no corre peligro.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-02-19). OMS pide más fondos de ayuda para víctimas en Türkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net La Organización Mundial de la Salud informó este sábado la recaudación de 84.5 millones de dólares para atender a víctimas de los terremotos en Türkiye y Siria.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-02-19). Avioneta desaparece en pleno vuelo en Filipinas. telesurtv.net La aeronave, con cuatro personas a bordo despegó desde el aeropuerto internacional de Bicol.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-19). Líderes de Caricom piden fortalecer fuerzas policiales de Haití. telesurtv.net El primer ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry, solicitó a la comunidad internacional que apoye los esfuerzos para salir de la grave crisis que atraviesa Haití.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Incendios forestales se reactivan con fuerza en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a datos oficiales alrededor de un 25 por ciento de los incendios forestales en Chile registrados en el 2023 han sido intencionados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Presidente boliviano llama a la unidad por el proceso de cambio. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce señaló que su gobierno respalda a las organizaciones sociales que cimentaron las bases del proceso de cambio.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Casi 85.000 edificios quedaron destruidos por sismos en Türkiye. twitter.com El ministro de Medio Ambiente y Urbanismo de Türkiye, afirmó que han examinado alrededor de 684.000 edificios tras los sismos que se registraron en el país.

The Dissenter (2023-02-19). March to War In Iraq, 20 Years Later: February 19, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Tim Kràºger (2023-02-19). Kurdish Activists Offer a Beacon to the World. Erdoƒüan Wants to Crush Them. truthout.org Detonations jolted people out of their sleep. Firelight illuminated the skies of northern and eastern Syria, and from time to time it glared brightly. The silence of the night was shattered by the engine noise of Turkish fighter jets and the loud explosions of their deadly cargo, which made the windowpanes and walls of nearby houses tremble. In wave after wave, dozens of Turkish fighter jets took… |

TRNN (2023-02-19). A celebration of life for Marshall "Eddie" Conway. therealnews.com Date: | Saturday, February 25th | Viewing and service: | Location: | Homewood Friends Meeting House | 3107 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 | Time: | Viewing Noon to 1pm, Service 1pm to 3pm | Repast to follow at The Real News: | Location: | 235 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Time: | 3: 30pm to 7: 30pm | Please RSVP using this

Waging Nonviolence (2023-02-19). Northwest Climate Activists, including Native Americans, Target new Oil Pipeline to stop Fossil Fuels. juancole.com Climate groups and Indigenous nations are working to add the GTN Xpress pipeline expansion to a long list of defeated fossil fuel transportation projects in the Northwest. By Nick Engelfried | — Climate protesters gathered at the State Capitol in Portland, Oregon in 2019 to protest the later canceled Jordan Cove LNG export terminal. (Facebook/Rogue …

WSWS (2023-02-19). RMT union postpones further strikes for a month and divides action by 40,000 rail workers against UK Tory government. wsws.org The four days of action covers rail workers at the train operating companies, while those at Network Rail will only participate on March 16.

Yuri Rubtsov (2023-02-19). History: Hitler was Financed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | feature image: Hitler, Schacht and Prescott Bush | First published by Global Research in May 2016, Minor edits by Global Research. Title as in the original. | Incisive historical analysis. | From World War …

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2023-02-19: News Headlines

_____ (2023-02-19). An American Lie by Any Other Name Would Smell as Dirty. strategic-culture.org The cost of all this is not only financial but the simple math can be worked out in terms of the distrust of the U.S. general public and loss of confidence in the U.S. institutions and the President's credibility. | Washington DC is viewed by many as sending us terribly patronizing cancel culture messages along the lines of "Don't you dare listen to what Vladimir Putin says", but this is where a truth bombshell by Seymore Hersh, a seasoned professional in journalism who exposed the M·ªπ Lai massacre in Vietnam, comes from. The 86-year old Seymore Hersh referred to the anonymous but genuine source w…

The Dissenter (2023-02-19). March to War In Iraq, 20 Years Later: February 19, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

_____ (2023-02-19). Regarding the visit of the Filipino President to Japan. journal-neo.org In the period from February 8 to 12 this year, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of one of the country's most prominent politicians of the second half of the last century (and also President) Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was on an official visit to Japan. What was the third event of regional significance in …

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Break Away from the Woke Herd. americanthinker.com Never have so few tried to control so many. Don't fall for it.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Eating Their Own in the Golden State. americanthinker.com Can the pencil-neck vote outweigh the DEI Left on behalf of Adam Schiff?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The Anti-Freedom Far-Left is Nothing More Than a Squawking Minority. americanthinker.com Cultural Guerrilla Warfare: modern fascists have co-opted our culture, under the illusion of being "the majority"… but they are only the tyrannical ten percent.




americanthinker (2023-02-19). The Bright Line between Inflation and Spending. americanthinker.com This level of spending, and debt, is coming to an end. Either we exhibit the fiscal discipline to reduce spending, or the world will force it on us.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). What Kind of Military Does Our Country Need? americanthinker.com Exactly how woke do we want to make the people who defend our freedom?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). How the creation of the administrative state led to today's political crisis. americanthinker.com A new book explains how we got to the state we're in.

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The buck stops…with the previous guy. americanthinker.com How much more can Biden blame Trump for everything?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). The lies government will tell to force green energy. americanthinker.com Is it any wonder that the people have so little trust in big government?>

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Trump announces trip to East Palestine, FEMA reverses course. americanthinker.com Curious timing for the disaster agency that was previously downplaying the chemical spill that rocked Ohio.




americanthinker (2023-02-19). We lost two great sports broadcasters in February. americanthinker.com Tim McCarver and Billy Packer knew what they were talking about and were always interesting, entertaining, and respectful of both cohosts and fans.

Angela (2023-02-19). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Cecosesola, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2023-02-19). Building, Here and Now, The World We Yearn For. popularresistance.org Cecosesola was established in Barquisimeto, capital of the State of Lara, in the central western region of Venezuela, as a cooperative integration organization on December 17, 1967. It is a meeting place where more than 50 community organizations are active, integrated in a network of production of goods and services that brings together more than 23,000 members from the popular sectors. Through this network, we develop a wide variety of activities such as: agricultural production, small-scale agro-industrial production, funeral services, transportation, health services, financial services, mutual aid funds, dist…

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-19). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org

Dan Bacher (2023-02-19). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.

Doro-Chiba International Solidarity Committee (2023-02-19). International Solidarity Action In Tokyo To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Blocked By Police. indybay.org Hoshino Defense Committee, Osaka Defense Committee and Doro-Chiba the railway workers union went to the US embassy to deliver a statement of soldiarity for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. US embassy officials called on the Japanese police to block the statement from being delivered and mobilized the Tokyo police.




ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft expected to enter market in 2025. ecns.cn 17 (Xinhua) — China's indigenously-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft is expected to enter the market in 2025, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's top banking regulator fines 5 banks over irregularities. ecns.cn Five financial institutions were fined a total of 387.9 million yuan (about 56.5 million U.S. dollars) for irregularities in their businesses, China's top banking regulator said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China to contribute around 1/3 of growth. ecns.cn China will likely become the largest contributor to global growth in 2023 as the nation expects its consumption-led rebound to help boost economic activity in other economies, according to an official at the International Monetary Fund.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). IOMed to provide a new platform for peaceful settlement of international disputes: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The IOMed will be an inter-governmental, treaty-based international legal organization established through consultations among all parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Senior diplomat calls for sound, stable development of China-Germany relations. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday that China is willing to enhance communication and deepen understanding with Germany to promote the sound and stable development of China-Germany relations and improve global governance.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Germany: senior diplomat. ecns.cn China is ready to fully restart exchanges with Germany and Europe in various fields, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance mutual understanding, a senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday.




ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's medical insurance reforms offer greater security: experts. ecns.cn A slew of experts have hailed China's recent medical insurance reforms as a necessary means to provide more security for the public, responding to public concerns that the reforms have cut people's deposits under the medical insurance system.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Biden says American communities being torn apart by gun violence. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement on Friday that American communities are "being torn apart by gun violence."

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China-U.S. relations should not be led astray by a wandering balloon: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said Friday that Washington's response to a Chinese unmanned civilian airship unexpectedly entering U.S. airspace was an overreaction, urging the U.S. side not to let bilateral relations go astray as a result of this isolated incident.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Senior Chinese diplomat urges U.S. to correct mistakes in airship incident. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat on Saturday urged the United States to show sincerity, correct its mistakes, acknowledge and repair the damage it has done to the China-U.S. relations over the Chinese civilian unmanned airship incident.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Visa-waiver agreement between China, Maldives takes effect. ecns.cn The visa-waiver agreement between China and Maldives has taken effect, according to Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Comicomment: Hysteria rises in balloon farce. ecns.cn On February 17, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, said China demands that the U.S. show sincerity in resolving the problem and stop doing such absurd things out of domestic political needs.




ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out the across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China, Vietnam vow to bolster economic cooperation. ecns.cn A conference was held between China's Yunnan provincial department of commerce and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of economic, investment and trade issues.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board in milestone reform. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system, with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Vice premier Hu Chunhua inspects spring farming. ecns.cn Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for a good job to be done in spring farming, with good preparations made on ploughing and sowing, to lay a solid foundation for the year's grain production.




ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Culture Fact | Solar term: Rain Water. ecns.cn The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water, the second solar term, starts on February 19 this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Camel races kick off in China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Hundreds of camels with jockeys on their backs have competed in a series of races at minus 20 degrees Celsius in Hulun Buir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Insights | UN expert believes a strong recovery in China's tourism. ecns.cn Sandra Carvao, expert from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, thinks that China has an immense youth population eager to travel and middle class with capacity to do it. The future development of mountain tourism and wellness tourism in China is promising, hence a strong recovery in China's tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). 'Sera Bengqin Festival' celebrated ahead of Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Tibetan Buddhism believers gathered at the Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, to celebrate a traditional religious festival ahead of the Tibetan New Year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). 58 ancient tombs discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn A total of 58 tombs of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been discovered at a cemetery site in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, announced by Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Culture Fact | Solar term: Rain Water. ecns.cn The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water, the second solar term, starts on February 19 this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Camel races kick off in China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Hundreds of camels with jockeys on their backs have competed in a series of races at minus 20 degrees Celsius in Hulun Buir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Insights | UN expert believes a strong recovery in China's tourism. ecns.cn Sandra Carvao, expert from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, thinks that China has an immense youth population eager to travel and middle class with capacity to do it. The future development of mountain tourism and wellness tourism in China is promising, hence a strong recovery in China's tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). 'Sera Bengqin Festival' celebrated ahead of Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Tibetan Buddhism believers gathered at the Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, to celebrate a traditional religious festival ahead of the Tibetan New Year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). 58 ancient tombs discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn A total of 58 tombs of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been discovered at a cemetery site in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, announced by Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). (W. E. Talk) SHENG Kai: Is Sinicization the Secularization of Buddhism?>. ecns.cn SHENG Kai, vice president of Tsinghua University's Institute of Ethics and Religion and deputy director of the Institute of Buddhist Culture of China, explored these topics in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W. E. Talk".

INDYRADIO (2023-02-19). Greenpeace occupation of Shell Oil Platform Ends with no Arrests. indybay.org Shell Oil wants US$130,000 for the use of their drilling platform by Greenpeace: | Press release includes occupation timeline.

Juan Cole (2023-02-19). Israeli Delegate Expelled from African Union Summit, in what may be First Global South Reaction to new Extremist Netanyahu Government. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Saturday at the opening of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Israeli delegate was asked to leave. Sharon Bar-Li, the deputy director of the African desk at the Israeli foreign ministry, was escorted out of the opening session by security guards, according to the Al Jazeera …

Katya Beltran, Friends Of The ATC . (2023-02-19). How Nicaragua Tackles Climate Change and Hunger. popularresistance.org A group of ten students and two faculty members from the University of Maryland met with the Marlen Sanchez, Director of the Latin American Institute of Agroecology (IALA Ixim Ulew), and Erika Takeo, Coordinator of the Friends of ATC in a conference room at the Francisco Morazán School in Managua. | Sanchez spoke about climate change and its impact on Nicaragua. There have been more droughts, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes damaging Nicaragua making it 1 of the 10 countries of the world most affected by climate change. Many countries try to mitigate the consequences but do not attack the base of the problem.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-19). Angela Davis Speaks For The Freedom of Mumia & ILWU Local 10 Stop Work Action To Free Him. indybay.org Angela Davis spoke out for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal and also for ILWU Local 10 which is having a stop work meeting on 2/16/23 with a rally from their union hall to Harry Bridges Plaza to support the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-19). ILWU Local 10 Stops Work & Rallies For Mumia With Tyre Nichols Family In San Francisco. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 held a stop work action and held a march and rally to demand the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The family of Tyre Nichols also attended and spoke out.

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-19). International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) March and Rally to Free Mumia. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU members and supporters demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal as part of ongoing campaign…

Liberation Staff (2023-02-19). Tacoma Art Museum workers win free parking as they fight for union recognition. liberationnews.org Since starting to organize, the museum board has already granted a major concession to make parking free for workers at the museum.

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-19). China-Iran ties are on the right side of history. peoplesdispatch.org The three-day state visit by Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi to China on February 14-16 is a landmark event affecting regional politics and international security. The red carpet welcome accorded to Raisi signified the high importance attached by Beijing to the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran in the prevailing international milieu. | In a 'curtain-raiser' on Monday,

March on Police Station in Menlo Park (2023-02-19). San Mateo County as Vulnerable to Police Violence as Memphis. indybay.org February 11 near downtown Menlo Park, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protesters rallied for justice for Tyre Nichols and said the same police tactics are used here.

Mothers on the March (2023-02-19). Friday 2/24: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. Dr. Parag Patel, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what cardiogenic shock is and how it's treated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0sTu9uIbSQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 56) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Share your love this Valentine's Day by giving blood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. One way to celebrate, that will have an impact on your community, is by donating blood at your local blood donor center. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the need…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-19). Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't respond to defibrillation. A new service being launched this month by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is hoping to improve outcomes and save more lives by getting patients faster access to potentially life-saving equipment. Watch: Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients youtu.be/HJPNae9njUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (2023-02-19). Sunday 2/19: "Reparatory Justice: Together We Rise": SJ Vigil for Japanese American Imprisonment WW2. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church | 632 N. Fifth Street | San Jose CA 95112 US…

Oakland Privacy (2023-02-19). Wednesday 3/15: 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…

Orinico Tribune. (2023-02-19). SOS — Alliance For Global Justice Has Been Attacked! popularresistance.org Alliance for Global Justice and our fiscally-sponsored projects are under attack by right-wing media. They're doing their best to intimidate and silence us in order to neutralize our effectiveness in growing and supporting movements for liberation and justice worldwide. They have convinced the company that handles our credit card donations to block AfGJ and our projects from use of this critical fundraising tool. | This isn't the first time they've come at us. In the 1980s, the Young Republicans claimed that the Nicaragua Network, our founding organization, was taking college students to Nicaragua to train in gue…

Oskar Lafontaine & Christian Zehenter (2023-02-19). No nuclear war in Europe! and Glorification of violence. indybay.org The well-read do not believe in Russia's sole guilt anyway. They remember the promise made to Gorbachev not to expand NATO eastward. They know that the U.S. organized and financed a coup on the Maidan in 2014 to install a puppet government that would push for Ukraine's eventual admission into NATO.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-19). Daily Round-up | Tesla vehicle recall and 'retaliatory' firings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of Tesla being forced to withdraw vehicles and cracking down on unionizing, anti-fascist actions in Germany, and the latest European Union bid to prevent Russian athletes from competing in international events…

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-19). Iran-China Strategic Partnership. dissidentvoice.org The national flags of China and Iran fly in Tiananmen Square during Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi's visit to Beijing, China, February 14, 2023. (Photo by Reuters) The key takeaway of President Ebrahim Raeisi's state visit to Beijing goes way beyond the signing of 20 bilateral cooperation agreements. This is a crucial inflexion point in an …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-19). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

Protect Thacker Pass (2023-02-19). Three Tribes File New Lawsuit Challenging Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Late yesterday, three Native American Tribes — the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, and Summit Lake Paiute Tribe — launched a major new lawsuit against the Thacker Pass lithium mine. | This new case contains major allegations that were not heard in the prior court case, and may be a significant roadblock for the mine.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-19). Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª Febr2023. indybay.org Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª | Hablan lxs que siempre lucharán! | Febrero 2023…

Revolution Books (2023-02-19). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…

Sahra Wagenknecht & Christoph Habermann (2023-02-19). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-19). Saturday 3/4: Night of Ideas. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San José Peace & Justice Center (2023-02-19). Friday 2/24: War in Ukraine: One Year On. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-19). Saturday 3/18: Summer Camp Board Game Festival. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-19). Saturday 3/11: Teddy Bear Clinic. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

slingshot collective (2023-02-19). Sunday 2/19: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 2 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

Staff (2023-02-19). Darién Peña y su romance con la poesía. cubadebate.cu "Hay que perder la costumbre y dejar de concebir la cultura como saber enciclopédico", así comienza un texto de Gramsci que nos habla de la importancia de qué es cultura y que no, de la inteligencia y del hombre. Entre texto del filósofo marxista, canciones de trova y libros de Martí me imagino Darién Peña Prada, un joven escritor cubano quien con Bestia contextual ganó el Premio Calendario 2022.

Staff (2023-02-19). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto del mar. cubadebate.cu Cual postales, las imágenes del mar que llegaron esta semana denotan la belleza de las costas cubanas y traen paz al espectador. Agradecemos la participación de los lectores en esta convocatoria y los invitamos a comunicarse con nuestro equipo a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Staff (2023-02-19). Lisandra Ordaz continúa en el primer puesto en Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Durante la novena ronda del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023, Lisandra Ordaz, única mujer en Cuba con título de Maestro Internacional, consigue en cada ronda un paso firme hacia su nuevo reinado nacional. Este sábado lo hizo con tablas. La también ganadora en la edición de 2020, firmó la paz con la habanera Karen Gutiérrez.

Staff (2023-02-19). Periodista estadounidense sobre conflicto en Ucrania: "Encendimos la mecha y la tiramos allí" cubadebate.cu Seymour Hersh, destacado periodista estadounidense y ganador de un premio Pulitzer, expresó durante una entrevista este sábado, que al crear condiciones para el conflicto, EE.UU. ofreció al presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, un argumento que llevó al pueblo ruso a consolidarse detrás de su líder."Encendimos la mecha y la tiramos allí", expresó Hersh.

Staff (2023-02-19). Cuba derrota 3-2 a Dragones de Chunichi en juego de preparación. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba al V Clásico Mundial obtuvo su primera victoria en su actual gira de preparación por Japón al vencer a los Dragones de Chunichi por 3 carreras a 2.

Staff (2023-02-19). Misil impactó en región de Siria y dejó al menos cinco muertos y 15 heridos. cubadebate.cu Un misil, presuntamente lanzado por el Ejército israelí, alcanzó la víspera una zona residencial de Kafersuseh, distrito municipal de Damasco, Siria, y dañó gravemente varios edificios y dejó al menos cinco muertos y 15 heridos, según el Ministerio de Defensa del país. Ocurrió exactamente a las 22: 00 hora local del sábado.

Staff (2023-02-19). Recuperar la vida colectiva leyendo un libro rojo. cubadebate.cu En el mundo actual, en un lado están los libros rojos y el impulso de ampliar los límites de la humanidad y la cultura de izquierda; en el otro lado están la violencia y el derramamiento de sangre, el lado espantoso de la barbarie. El Día de los Libros Rojos afirma la cultura del futuro, la cultura de la humanidad. Es un frente crucial en la batalla de ideas.

Staff (2023-02-19). CARICOM Urges Greater Leadership Role to Address Haiti Crisis. orinocotribune.com The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at its 44th Meeting of Heads of Government, reiterated that the Community must play a leadership role in addressing the deteriorating situation in Haiti, a member state of CARICOM. The declaration was made through a The final declaration of the summit addressed the securit…

Staff (2023-02-19). Chevron to Increase Shipment of Venezuelan Oil to US (+OPEC). orinocotribune.com Chevron has announced that it will raise its shipments of Venezuelan oil to the United States to 100,000 barrels per day in the month of February. In January, Chevron's oil shipment from Venezuela to the US was 75,000 barrels of crude per day. | According to a report

Stephanie Masterman, Last Real Indians. (2023-02-19). How Tribes of the North Are Taking Climate Matters into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org It can be difficult to understand the true impacts of climate change when you are not directly facing its harsh effects. We see that communities in different regions and terrains around the world are experiencing different rates of global warming with different consequences. We also know that the Arctic, in particular, is experiencing climate change more rapidly and more severely than other parts of the world. In order to understand the diverse impact climate change has on different communities, it is also important to understand what community-based solutions are in place for adaptation and mitigation of climate…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Corea del Norte lanza misil balístico al mar de Japón. telesurtv.net La Guardia Costera de Japón también confirmó el lanzamiento del misil.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Grupos sociales califican de dictadura al Gobierno de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Tras la negativa de las autoridades electorales para inscribir a la fórmula presidencial de un partido indígena, movimientos sociales nacionales e internacionales criticaron al Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Regiones del norte inician paro en contra del Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net En este marco, pudo conocerse que organizaciones sociales en las provincias de San Martín, Piura, Trujillo y Lambayeque ya confirmaron su participación en el paro.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Caricom pide regreso a la normalidad en Surinam. telesurtv.net Los líderes del bloque recibieron un informe del Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Negocios Internacionales y Cooperación Internacional de Surinam sobre los disturbios en curso en ese país.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Encuentran cuerpo de futbolista ghanés entre los escombros en Türkiye. t.co Este sábado el equipo Hatayspor dio a conocer que su jugador, Christian Atsu, falleció en los terremotos que azotaron Türkiye y Siria el pasado 6 de febrero.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Türkiye eleva a más de 40.000 los muertos a causa de los terremotos. t.co "Los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate terminarán en gran medida a partir de mañana (domingo) por la noche", indicó la Autoridad de Gestión de Catástrofes y Emergencias.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-19). Rescatan a tres personas con vida bajo los escombros en Türkiye. t.co Otro rescatado, un hombre de 45 años, había sido encontrado el viernes en la misma provincia, 278 horas después del sismo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Nicaragàºenses evocan legado revolucionario de Sandino. telesurtv.net Homenaje al General de Hombres Libres, Augusto César Sandino, a 89 años de su tránsito a la inmortalidad.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Organizaciones sociales denuncian represión en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional de Perú atacó con bombas lacrimógenas en diversos puntos de la capital peruana a grupos de manifestantes, para forzarlos a dispersarse.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Al menos cinco fallecidos tras ataque israelí contra Siria. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se reportan 15 heridos, varios en estado crítico. Los misiles israelíes se lanzaron desde Altos del Golán.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-19). Autoridades de Surinam detienen a participantes en protestas. telesurtv.net Se reportan 119 arrestos, de ellos 83 personas que participaron en saqueos. Se presentaron cargos a 37 sospechosos.

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-02-19). Protestan en Múnich contra la Conferencia de Seguridad. telesurtv.net La Alianza para la Acción contra MSC reacciona contra " el militarismo, el nacionalismo, el antisemitismo y el racismo"

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-02-19). Militares rusos donan 2.5 toneladas de medicamentos a Siria. telesurtv.net La asistencia fue recibida principalmente por el hospital militar sirio y el Hospital Universitario Estatal, donde se presta servicio a damnificados del terremoto.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-02-19). Argentina confirma segundo caso de gripe aviar. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria confirmó la enfermedad en análisis efectuados por el Laboratorio Nacional del Senasa.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-02-19). Tiroteo provoca un muerto y un herido en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Policía informó que mantiene a una persona bajo custodia y que el individuo lesionado no corre peligro.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-02-19). OMS pide más fondos de ayuda para víctimas en Türkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net La Organización Mundial de la Salud informó este sábado la recaudación de 84.5 millones de dólares para atender a víctimas de los terremotos en Türkiye y Siria.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-02-19). Avioneta desaparece en pleno vuelo en Filipinas. telesurtv.net La aeronave, con cuatro personas a bordo despegó desde el aeropuerto internacional de Bicol.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-19). Más de 800 damnificados por intensas lluvias en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Las autoridades paraguayas indicaron que no se han registrado decesos ni personas desaparecidas en las zonas afectadas por las inundaciones.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-19). Líderes de Caricom piden fortalecer fuerzas policiales de Haití. telesurtv.net El primer ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry, solicitó a la comunidad internacional que apoye los esfuerzos para salir de la grave crisis que atraviesa Haití.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-19). ONU emplea 250 millones de dólares para evitar hambruna. telesurtv.net Según António Guterres alrededor de 339 millones de personas necesitan ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Incendios forestales se reactivan con fuerza en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a datos oficiales alrededor de un 25 por ciento de los incendios forestales en Chile registrados en el 2023 han sido intencionados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Israelíes protestan contra reforma judicial de Netanyahu. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes sostienen que la reforma defendida por el primer ministro israelí socavaría la independencia del poder judicial.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Naufragio deja al menos cinco muertos en Panamá. telesurtv.net Agentes de la unidad de Botes Especiales de la Policía de fronteras de Panamá rescataron a 13 personas con vida del naufragio.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Presidente boliviano llama a la unidad por el proceso de cambio. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce señaló que su gobierno respalda a las organizaciones sociales que cimentaron las bases del proceso de cambio.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-19). Casi 85.000 edificios quedaron destruidos por sismos en Türkiye. twitter.com El ministro de Medio Ambiente y Urbanismo de Türkiye, afirmó que han examinado alrededor de 684.000 edificios tras los sismos que se registraron en el país.

The Green Arcade (2023-02-19). Tuesday 3/7: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey with author Dan Berger. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94110…

Uhuru Solidarity Movement (2023-02-19). Saturday 3/11: White People: Say NO to the FBI War on Black Liberation! indybay.org 4101 W. Florissant Ave St. Louis, MO 63115…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-02-19). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.

Waging Nonviolence (2023-02-19). Northwest Climate Activists, including Native Americans, Target new Oil Pipeline to stop Fossil Fuels. juancole.com Climate groups and Indigenous nations are working to add the GTN Xpress pipeline expansion to a long list of defeated fossil fuel transportation projects in the Northwest. By Nick Engelfried | — Climate protesters gathered at the State Capitol in Portland, Oregon in 2019 to protest the later canceled Jordan Cove LNG export terminal. (Facebook/Rogue …

_____ (2023-02-18). What We Know About the U.S. Air Force's Balloon Party So Far. strategic-culture.org These are the people who rule our world. They are not wise. They are not insightful. They are not even particularly intelligent. The US empire is a Yosemite Sam cartoon character who at any time can just flip out and start firing Sidewinder missiles at random pieces of junk in the sky, screaming "I'll blast yer head off ya varmint!" If the US war machine was a civilian human, their family would be quietly talking amongst themselves about the possibility of conservatorship.

_____ (2023-02-18). Facing Defeat, Kiev Regime in Desperate Bid to Expand War Regionally and Embroil Neighbors. strategic-culture.org Zelensky's racket is coming to an end as Russian forces push on with decimating what's left of the NATO proxy war machine. | Moldavian President Maia Sandu made explosive claims this week that Russia was conspiring with Serbian, Belorussian and Montenegrin agents to overthrow her government. | Sandu is a Western darling, so her flimsy allegations received a lot of airplay from Western media outlets. | The accusations provoked

The Lancet (2023-02-18). [Editorial] Responding to the Türkiye—Syria earthquake: what will it take? thelancet.com "Such things have always happened. It's part of destiny's plan." The reaction of Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Türkiye's President, to the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, betrays a dangerous sense of fatalism, if not an active effort to deflect responsibility. As of Feb 14, the earthquakes have caused more than 35‚Äà000 deaths, and injured many more. As the chances of finding survivors under the rubble diminish, a second catastrophe is looming. The widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure has left more than a million people homeless in T…

Richard Horton (2023-02-18). [Comment] Offline: What are universities for? thelancet.com Some years ago, I was privileged to join the council of a UK research-intensive university. Among the papers circulated before each meeting was an appendix listing the grants won by university faculty. The order of departments and individuals was governed by the size of the grant. Medicine always came first. Arts and humanities last. This league table was a reflection of the importance attached to each discipline by the university's leaders. Worse, instead of discussing the academic content of the university's work, our meetings focused on budgets, buildings, and the outcomes of the Vice-Chancellor's lavish trave…

Kaya Genc (2023-02-18). [World Report] Turkish health workers speak out on earthquake. thelancet.com Doctors have told The Lancet of the health impacts of, and inadequate preparation for, the earthquake which has killed more than 33‚Äà000 people. Kaya Genc reports from Istanbul.

Mat Youkee (2023-02-18). [World Report] Warnings over potential collapse of Chilean health system. thelancet.com A judicial ruling could cause the collapse of the private health sector, with devastating effects on the public health system. Mat Youkee reports from Santiago.

Ed Holt (2023-02-18). [World Report] Poland bans energy drinks for under 18s. thelancet.com The ban has been welcomed by physicians, who have seen the adverse health effects. Ed Holt reports.

John Zarocostas (2023-02-18). [World Report] Development issues driving violent extremism. thelancet.com The UN Development Programme calls for a shift to prevention of violent extremism in Africa. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Christopher T Andersen, Mohamed Ag Ayoya, Dapeng Luo, Hadia Samaha, Fouzia Shafique, Mickey Chopra (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] Afghanistan's health system is under duress, but has not collapsed. thelancet.com Afghanistan's political crisis in August, 2021 triggered economic turmoil and a humanitarian emergency. Widespread hunger threatens the lives of children.1 Media stories relay the dire situation of some medical facilities—mostly hospitals in Kabul and other urban centres—without funds for staff salaries or medicine. However, although there are real challenges, the resilience exhibited by the health system has been largely overlooked.

Ashley Jackson (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] A systematic analysis points in the wrong direction for cervical cancer elimination. thelancet.com In August, 2022, the GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators published a systematic analysis that identified unsafe sex as the second leading risk factor for cancer in women globally.1 This finding was driven by data on cervical cancer, which is linked to persistent infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) that are transmitted through sexual contact. The authors concluded that reducing exposure to unsafe sex and other modifiable risk factors would reduce the global burden of cancer.

Christopher J L Murray, GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] A systematic analysis points in the wrong direction for cervical cancer elimination — Author's reply. thelancet.com In their Correspondence, Ashley Jackson raises concern about the inclusion of unsafe sex as a behavioural, potentially modifiable risk factor for cervical cancer in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 Study1 and the potential negative implications this framing could have on misdirecting policy makers towards ineffective strategies to reduce cervical cancer burden. We appreciate this feedback and the opportunity to clarify our intentions in the published analysis.1…

Jose M Valderas, Anna Stavdal, Kara Hanson, Yik Ying Teo, Yap Seng Chong, John E L Wong, Helena Legido-Quigley (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] Cautionary tales from the UK for the health reform in Singapore. thelancet.com The 2022 White Paper on Healthier Singapore1 provides an ambitious reorientation of the health system towards population health to overcome its fragmentation and respond to its rapidly ageing population.2 The plan is well aligned with the renewed vision of WHO3 regarding primary health care in that it aims for the development of long-standing productive relationships between the population and primary care professionals through individualised health plans that are supported by community partners and enabled by information technology, workforce, and financial arrangements, including a capitation-based model.

_____ (2023-02-18). Turkey: a difficult test for Erdoğan. journal-neo.org

Alan M. Wald (2023-02-18). Keeping Resistance Alive during McCarthyism: Chandler Davis and Academic Freedom at the University of Michigan. juancole.com Alan Wald, Steve Batterson and Peggie Hollingsworth | University of Michigan | — Making Michigan lecture series — Keeping Resistance Alive "In 1954, Chandler Davis was called to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. His fellows on the stand were his colleagues Mark Nickerson and Clement L. Markert, and his student friends Edward …

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Biden Can't Explain Away the Chaos on the Border. americanthinker.com None of the horrors we're witnessing would be happening if Joe Biden would actually enforce existing U.S. immigration laws.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). East Palestine, meet Love Canal. americanthinker.com Too bad about all of you 'on the ground' with the wife, kids, and mortgage. Not looking good for aid and comfort from the all-caring federal government you're paying for, is it?>

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Frozen, and Not from Global Warming. americanthinker.com It's been cold for so long, and it's only early winter. And this is in Florida!

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Who's doing what in East Palestine? americanthinker.com The official response to the East Palestine disaster has downplayed the seriousness of impacts on the environment and on the residents of the community.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). With Republicans Like These, Who Needs Democrats? americanthinker.com Why are Republican candidates using leftist tactics — against other Republican candidates?

americanthinker (2023-02-18). CDC's Walensky admits pro-mask 'guidance' is here to stay, regardless of that pesky little thing we like to call 'data'. americanthinker.com Duh, the science is settled.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Cows targeted, 'coyotes' welcomed? americanthinker.com Unprecedented environmental and humanitarian disasters abound thanks to open border policies — but a few "feral" cows are the real problem.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Crime and Black and Hispanic Democrats. americanthinker.com Crime is still a major concern among minorities, apparently much more so than their White counterparts.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Harvard gun study leads to unexpected results. americanthinker.com When guns aren't available for killing people, criminals just find another tool.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Is the old America gone forever? americanthinker.com What was it like back in the '50s and '60s?>

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Is there a looming trash crisis? americanthinker.com Why is the e-car industry designed to fail?>

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Joe Biden takes Nicaraguan dictator's dissidents off his hands for him. americanthinker.com Joe got rolled when Ortega yanked the citizenship of the Nicaraguan dissidents he'd just foisted upon America. For Nicaragua's little dictator, this ain't no Ronald Reagan.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Joe Biden's top Afghanistan envoy slammed for suggesting Afghan women may need 'Black Girl Magic'. americanthinker.com and that's not the Biden wokester doofus's only lunatic tweet.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Memo to the NYT: It's not just right that's blasting the Biden administration's failed response to what happened in Ohio. americanthinker.com The Times upbraids conservatives for criticizing the Biden administration over its handling of the Ohio toxic train wreck ofr sowing "distrust" in government, but check out what they're saying on the left.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Michigan shooter's prior felony gun charge was dismissed by far-left prosecutor. americanthinker.com Democrat Policy 101: disarm the law-abiders and arm the law-breakers.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). New York Times accuses 'right-wing' Americans of exploiting Ohio disaster to unfairly 'sow distrust' in big government. americanthinker.com Who do these skeptic conservatives think they are to question Daddy EPA?>

americanthinker (2023-02-18). No, George Soros did not endorse Ron DeSantis. americanthinker.com Whether or not you like DeSantis, do not let the "George Soros endorsed him" canard trip you up.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Rubio sends letter to Biden demanding Buttigieg's resignation. americanthinker.com "It is painfully clear to the American people that Secretary Buttigieg has little regard for the duties of the Secretary of Transportation."

americanthinker (2023-02-18). The woke brigade has come for Roald Dahl's books. americanthinker.com The writer who understood children's delight in the macabre and bizarre is being sterilized to meet woke sensitivities.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). We will miss Tim McCarver. americanthinker.com Baseball loses a legend.

Ana Vraƒçar (2023-02-18). After the earthquake, Syria faces new health concerns. peoplesdispatch.org The earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on February 6 added to the stress shouldered by health workers and services in Syria, already weakened by sanctions and conflict…

Ann Brown (2023-02-18). Black Americans Are Responding To Labor Market Weakness By Shifting Up. moguldom.com Looking back at the labor market, the year 2022 saw only one month when more than 1.0 percent of the private labor force was laid off, according to the Harvard Business Review. But early 2023 has been marked by mass layoffs after mass layoffs. But layoffs aren't the only indication of a tight labor market. At …

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2023-02-18). Ethiopia: The Tigray Famine Narrative Was A Total Fabrication. popularresistance.org Stephen Were Omamo served as Director of the World Food Program in Ethiopia from 2018 to 2021. From that viewpoint he saw the international community misrepresent facts on the ground in the two-year Ethiopian civil war in service to what he called the "good-guy TPLF vs. bad-guy Government story line that was already fully developed and circulating globally" shortly after the war began in November 2020. | The US and its Western allies had designated Tigrayans and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as the good guys, what Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman called "worthy victims" in Manufacturing Consent.

Anonymous349 (2023-02-18). Military Situation In Bakhmut On February 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous349 (2023-02-18). Military Situation In Donbass On February 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian-led forces took control of Paraskoviivka village | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka village | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles and 2 howitzers we…

Anonymous349 (2023-02-18). Military Situation In Syria On February 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On February 18, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 5 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province | More than 5,800 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials | More than 39,600 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials | On February 17, more than 60 civilian mushroom collectors wer…

Anonymous349 (2023-02-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On February 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russia destroyed an AFU ammo depot near Ugledar with high-precision missiles | Russia destroyed an AFU ammo depot near Avdiivka with high-precision missiles | Russian Army shot down a Mi-8 helicopter of Ukrainian Air Force near Kherson | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Bakhmut | Clashes between the Russ…

Anonymous349 (2023-02-18). Moments Of War: Solntsepek In Action Around Ugledar & Drone Strikes. southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | A UAV of Russian forces detects positions of pro-Kiev troops and drops grenades on it: |

Anonymous349 (2023-02-18). Pro-Kiev Forces Attempt To Counter-Attack Following Setbacks In Bahmut. southfront.org ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE: Destroyed military equipment of Kiev's forces | Russian forces are developing the operation to liberate the town of Bahmut (old name — Artyomovsk) in the Donetsk People's Republic. Following the retreat of the Kiev regime from Soledar, Bahmut remains the key strong point of pro-Kiev units in this sector of the frontline. | As of the morning of February 18, Russian troops liberated the town of Paraskievka around Bahmut and advanced on the town of Zalizyanskoe near the village of Krasnaya…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). Four U.S. Troops Wounded, ISIS Leader Killed In Northeastern Syria Helicopter Raid. southfront.org AIR FORCE HELICOPTER CREW RESCUES FEMALE HIKER — The 943rd Rescue Group had to use night vision goggles to rescue a severely injured hiker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald/Released) | Four United States servicemembers and a working dog were wounded during a helicopter raid in Syria's northeastern region, the U.S. Central Command announced on February 17. | In an initial statement, the command said that the raid, which was carried out on February 16 in cooperation with…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). In Video: Wagner Fighters Shot Down Ukrainian Helicopter With Soviet MANPADs. southfront.org File image. | On February 18, Russian news sources shared footage showing fighters of the Wagner Group shooting down a Ukrainian helicopter near the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region with man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADs). | Wagner fighters fired at least two Soviet-made 9K32M Strela-2M or 9K34 Strela-3 missiles at the military helicopter, which was reportedly a Mi-8/17. | The Strela-2M has a maximum range of 4,200 meters and a top altitude of 2,300 meters, while the Strela-3 can engage…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). Iran Attacked Israeli-Owned Oil Tanker In Arabian Sea With Shahed-136 Drone — Report. southfront.org File image. | An Israeli-owned oil tanker was attacked by an Iranian drone while sailing in the Arabian Sea on February 10, BBC Persian reported. | Citing a US military official and a regional military source, BBC Persian said on February 17 that the attack on the tanker, Campo Square, involved several Iranian ships and likely a Shahed 136 suicide drone. The drone, which was developed by Iran's Shahed Aviation Industries, has a range of more than 2,500 kilometers and can carry a warhead weighing up to 40 kg. | Campo Sq…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). Massacre In Central Syria: ISIS Cells Kill 53 People Near Al-Sukhnah. southfront.org File image. | On February 18, at least 53 people were killed in Syria's central region in a terrorist attack that was reportedly carried out by ISIS cells. | The attack targeted a military checkpoint and people collecting truffles to the southeast of the town of al-Sukhnah in the eastern Homs countryside. | The bodies of all victims taken to Palmyra National Hospital had gunshot wounds to the head, the Syrian Arab News Agency cited the hospital's head as saying. 45 of the victims were civilians, while the rest w…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). Poland Is Ready To Send Its MiG-29s To Ukraine: Prime Minister. southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). Rockets Rain Down On Two U.S. Bases In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org Illustrative image. (Credit: U.S. Army) | Late on February 18, two key bases of the United States-led coalition in Syria's northeastern region came under attack, according to several Syrian news sources. | Several rockets struck the Green Village base in al-Omar oil fields in the southeastern Deir Ezzor countryside as well as Mission Support Site Conoco, which is located within a gas plant a few kilometers to the north of the oil fields. Columns of smoke were reportedly seen rising from the two bases after the attacks, which hap…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-18). Russia To Showcase Latest Rubezh-ME Coastal Defense System At Upcoming UAE Expo. southfront.org The Rubezh-ME tactical coastal defense system. Source: Rosoboronexport. | Russia will showcase the latest Rubezh-ME coastal defense system at the upcoming International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2023 in the United Arab Emirates, the press office of the state arms seller Rosoboronexport announced on February 16. "In the exhibition's naval segment, Rosoboronexport will demonstrate the BK-10 high-speed assault boat, the BK-16 high-speed amphibious assault boat and the Rubezh-ME tactical coastal defense missile system," the…

Aram Aharonian (2023-02-18). En Ucrania están jugando con la vida de todos. globalizacion.ca Uno de los mayores riesgos existenciales en relación con la actual crisis bélica ruso-ucraniana es una confrontación de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) contra Rusia, con Ucrania como instrumento para provocar la guerra. | La provocación equivale a…

Arjae Red (2023-02-18). Tesla workers mobilize for a union, company responds with mass firing. workers.org Buffalo, New York Tesla workers in the Lackawanna plant near Buffalo launched a campaign for a union on Feb. 14. They seek to be represented by Workers United — the same union that successfully organized the first recognized Starbucks union in the U.S., also in Buffalo. Starbucks Workers United is . . . |

Ben Norton (2023-02-18). US admits weather pushed Chinese balloon off course, US shot down hobbyists' $12 balloon in $2M missile attack. geopoliticaleconomy.com US officials acknowledged the Chinese balloon they shot down on February 4 had likely been blown off course by unexpected weather. The US Air Force later spent $2 million using missiles to blow up what appeared to be a $12 hobbyist balloon.

Benjamin Wehrmann (2023-02-18). German States 'unprecedentedly United' for Wind Power, Seeking 80% Green Electricity by 2030. juancole.com ( Clean Energy Wire ) — The German states have signalled their readiness to expand onshore wind power in the country "in almost unknown unity", economy and climate minister Robert Habeck said. His comments came after he met with representatives of the 16 'Là§nder' to discuss further buildout of renewables. The Green Party minister said …

Brittani Banks (2023-02-18). Tipping Is Not a Reward—It's an Insult. independentmediainstitute.org One of the things that new visitors to the United States learn—but often don't understand—is that they are expected to tip nearly every service worker they encounter. The most obvious tipping expectation is at restaurants and bars, where they must gift an additional 18-25 percent of their total bill to their waitstaff or bartender. Taxi …

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-18). What We Know About The US Air Force's Balloon Party So Far. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | You know, everyone's always talking about how the US military is only ever used to kill foreigners for resource control and generate profits for the military-industrial complex, but that's not entirely true. Turns out the US military is also used for shooting down party balloons. | In an article titled "

Dan Bacher (2023-02-18). Big Ag Newson authorizes salmon-killing measures in executive order. indybay.org "The past several years have been horrible for California's native salmon runs and this spring we were hoping for a reprieve when we might finally see the river flows needed to move baby salmon to the ocean," said John McManus, President of the Golden State Salmon Association (GSSA). "Now Newsom is stepping in to kill our salmon runs, as well as other wildlife that were hoping to catch a break."

Dan Fournier (2023-02-18). "Propaganda Attacks": How NATO Is Committing "Cyber Warfare" Against the Global Masses. globalresearch.ca

Dante Strobino (2023-02-18). Fighting racism to build a mighty movement. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Sam Marcy said that "the solution of the national question may determine the destiny of the working class in the struggle against . . . |

Dongsheng News (2023-02-18). China-US Record Trade in 2022. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China-US record trade | ‚Ä¢ Taiwan's KMT visit | ‚Ä¢ Pinyin turns 65 years | ‚Ä¢ The Knockout gains massive popularity…

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Chinese enterprise launches hydrogen-powered bicycle. ecns.cn A prototype of an innovative folding hydrogen-powered bicycle has officially rolled off the production line in the city of Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, according to its developer on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Boao Forum for Asia to hold annual conference in late March. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) will hold its annual conference from March 28 to 31 in Boao, a coastal town in China's island province of Hainan, according to the official website of the forum.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China's 'panda papa' Hu Jinchu dies at 94. ecns.cn China's pioneer in ecological and biological research of giant pandas, Professor Hu Jinchu, also known affectionately as the "panda papa," died of illness at 94 on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Singaporean FM to visit China. ecns.cn Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will visit China from Feb. 19 to 21 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Iranian president says China visit 'successful'. ecns.cn Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday described his state visit to China as "very successful and fruitful."

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Chinese satellites deployed for Turkish earthquake relief. ecns.cn China has deployed several satellites to capture images of the quake-hit areas in Türkiye, helping the country to analyze the disaster situation and allocate relief resources more effectively.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Boy rescued 260 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy is rescued from the debris of a collapsed building, 260 hours after deadly earthquakes struck Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2023.

Editor (2023-02-18). Black Agenda Report Book Forum: An Interview with Garrett Felber. mronline.org To commemorate 100 years since the birth of former political prisoner Martin Sostre, the Black Agenda Report Book Forum interviews Garrett Felber, A Visiting Fellow at Yale University who is currently writing a book about Sostre. The book is called, We Are All Political Prisoners (under contract with the University of North Carolina Press).

Editor (2023-02-18). Nord Stream terror attack: The plot thickens. mronline.org Seymour Hersh's bombshell report on how the United States government blew up the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea last September continues to generate rippling geopolitical waves all across the spectrum.

Editor (2023-02-18). Researchers warn of climate 'doom loop' as impacts forestall Green Energy transition. mronline.org "It's too late to avoid the climate storm altogether," said a study co-author. "Our ability to steer out of the storm is frustrated by having to manage the impacts of the storm on the ship."

Editor (2023-02-18). Australia's B-52 Nuclear Weapons Problem. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch It is not farfetched to make the point that delivery systems capable of deploying nuclear weapons will lead to them carrying those very same weapons. Whatever the promises made by governments that such delivery systems will not carry such loads, stifling secrecy over such arrangements can only stir doubt. That …

Editor (2023-02-18). Due to Wars and Climate Destruction, US Ranks Worse Than Peers on 'Impunity' Index. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-18). 'Egregious': DOL Finds US Meatpacking Plants Illegally Employed 100+ Children. scheerpost.com The federal probe revealed that Packers Sanitation Services had children as young as 13 "working with hazardous chemicals and cleaning meat processing equipment including back saws, brisket saws, and head splitters."

Editor (2023-02-18). Formerly Incarcerated People Seek Discrimination Protection as "Protected Class" scheerpost.com

Edward Curtin (2023-02-18). The World Wants to Be Deceived. dissidentvoice.org My title comes from a 19th century author whose name does not matter nor would it mean much if I mentioned him. It's an old truth that has not changed a bit over the centuries. I think, however, it would be more linguistically accurate to say that most people want to be deceived, for the …

Elena Gormley (2023-02-18). Federal Grant Is Pushing Social Work Students Into Systems That Police Families. truthout.org Social workers have long navigated a complex relation to systems of policing, including collusion with systems that surveil patients' behavior and medication usage, agencies that report immigrants' and refugee's sensitive data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, police "co-responder" crisis response teams and work in the "family policing" or child welfare system. In recent years… |

Ella Fassler, Truthout. (2023-02-18). Formerly Incarcerated People Seek 'Protected Class' Status. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia – Bridgette Simpson said she was a bright-eyed and bushy tailed 23-year-old college graduate when she suddenly found herself living a nightmare. A judge had just ruled on her traffic ticket in New Jersey, when she was suddenly surrounded by a sea of cops. Her ex-fiancé had used her car for robberies in Georgia, and she was being arrested and extradited for accessory to armed robbery. "I thought my life was going to be one way and it did not turn out that way," Simpson told Truthout. "My district attorney, Paul Howard, knew I didn't commit the crimes. He didn't care. They were very adamant about g…

Fight Back (2023-02-18). 55 Years after Florida's 35,000-teacher walkout, education is still under attack. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – February 19 is the 55th anniversary of 35,000 Florida teachers submitting their resignations in the United States' first statewide teachers strike. Teachers and administrators took a stand against the Florida legislature worsening schools. This historic action is relevant today with renewed attacks on teachers unions by the DeSantis administration. | The strike | By 1968, Florida had experienced a large population rise with little to no increases in state-level funding. Schools were in poor condition, textbooks were out of date, there were staffing shortages, class sizes were too large, and teachers h…

Fight Back (2023-02-18). Minnesota activists demand U.S. take Cuba off the 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' list. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On February 14, 20 people rallied at the office of Senator Klobuchar in the pouring rain. The action was a part of the ongoing campaign for the month of February, demanding that President Biden to take Cuba off the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) list. The rally's objective was to send a Valentine's message to Klobuchar from the WAMM Solidarity Committee of the Americas (SCOTA) and other Cuba solidarity activists. | The crowd held signs and a banner while they chanted "Hands off Cuba" and "Cuba si! Bloqueo no." As a special visual sign, people held large Valentines that showed the message "Tak…

Fight Back (2023-02-18). The WFTU demands the immediate withdrawal of sanctions against Syria. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the World Federation of Trade Unions. | On Monday morning 6th of February, a massive earthquake reaching 7.8 degrees on the Richter scale struck the region of southern Turkey — north Syria, followed by tens of aftershocks and a second major earthquake reaching 7.5 degrees. | At the time the shocked humanity is still counting the victims in both Turkey and Syria, as the death toll reached 15 thousand, tens of thousands are injured, and hundreds of thousands are homeless seeking shelter in severe weather conditions. WFTU can't stay silent abo…

global.ilmanifesto.it (2023-02-18). 500,000 British workers strike for wages that keep up with inflation. global.ilmanifesto.it Closed schools, trains not running, university classrooms half-deserted, public offices silent.

Gustavo A. Maranges (2023-02-18). Peru: More Than Repression, It Is State Terrorism. orinocotribune.com By Gustavo A. Maranges — Feb 14, 2023 | It has been two months since Dina Boluarte took over Peru's presidency after a coup d'état designed very well by the conservative elite and executed by the Congress and the military. Since then, at least 64 people have been killed in police repression of protests across the country. That is more than one death per day, a chilling statistic that shows how people reject the current administration and how serious the present crisis is. | According to the Peruvian Ombudsperson's Office, some 47 of those killed are civilians, and 50 have been shot dead, mostly by the army a…

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-02-18). Terrorismo económico contra los Nord Stream. globalizacion.ca Los verdaderos motivos y el culpable principal de la voladura de los gasoductos Nord Stream han salido a flote tras las investigaciones y los irrefutables hechos que señalan directamente a Estados Unidos como el ideólogo y ejecutor de la acción…

Irvin Jim, People's Dispatch. (2023-02-18). The Time Has Come That Mumia Abu-Jamal Must Be Set Free. popularresistance.org We want to sincerely be upfront that whilst we are believers of separation of powers in any democratic dispensation, the sustained injustice that has consistently visited Mumia Abu-Jamal who has been kept in jail in what we believe and regard as unjustifiable reasons, compelled us as the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa for years now, to be part of the international justice campaign in support of freedom of political prisoners in the world who have been victims of various political systems at whose center stands injustice. We firmly believe that the time has come that justice must prevail and Mumia…

It's Going Down. (2023-02-18). Organizations Provide Mutual Aid To Residents Of East Palestine, Ohio. popularresistance.org Organizations and affinity groups across Ohio are uniting to offer support and mutual aid to those most affected by last week's train derailment and subsequent release of toxic chemicals. We are accepting donations of both funds and supplies for communities in and around East Palestine, Ohio. | This disaster is a policy decision. The Biden administration and Congress refused to support rail workers in their demands to improve safety in December 2022 and January 2023. Ohio Governor DeWine mandated the conditions to allow the toxic burn off in lieu of alternative remediations. The purpose for escalating the release…

JANET (2023-02-18). Sat. March 18 — National March on Washington — On the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. iacenter.org No War in Ukraine! No to NATO! No Weapons, No Money for the Ukraine War Coinciding with the 20th anniversary weekend of the criminal U.S.-invasion of Iraq a major set of actions including a demonstration at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday March 18 demanding "Peace in Ukraine — Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars" and "Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine." Since 2003, the U.S. has engaged in sanctions (economic war) on more than 40 countries. These targets of U.S. economic warfare include the people of Cuba, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iran and many other nations. Even in the wake of…

Jason Ditz (2023-02-18). 68 Killed in Central Syria Raid, ISIS Blamed. news.antiwar.com

Jason Ditz (2023-02-18). US Raid Kills ISIS Leader in NW Syria; Four US Troops Wounded. news.antiwar.com

Jim Naureckas (2023-02-18). ACTION ALERT: NYT Book Review in denial on Japanese persecution in World War II. mronline.org The Times should issue an immediate correction and apology.

Jimi Alade (2023-02-18). 'American dream' under capitalism is a mirage. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. As capitalism reaches its breaking point, more and more people are realizing that the so-called American dream they've been sold their whole . . . |

Juan Cole (2023-02-18). Do we Have Until 2050 to become Carbon Neutral? What if 27 Climate Feedback Loops are Working together to Shorten our Deadline? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Feedback loops are central notions in science. There are two kinds, negative and positive. Negative feedback loops, despite their name, are actually good if you are looking for stability. So for instance say you are too hot, so you sweat. The sweat evaporates, cooling you off. In fact, it could …

Juan Torres López (2023-02-18). El impagable favor de Biden a la teoría económica. globalizacion.ca Durante muchas décadas la inmensa mayoría de los dirigentes políticos de las grandes potencias han repetido una misma cantinela inspirada por los economistas convencionales: el proteccionismo es malo y lo mejor es que los países abran de par en par…

Julia Conley (2023-02-18). Federal Order Bars Starbucks From Firing Workers for Union Activity. truthout.org A federal judge issued a nationwide order late Friday barring Starbucks from firing union organizers — a ruling that affirmed a long-established law which workers say the coffee chain has violated hundreds of times since unionizing efforts were first launched in Buffalo, New York in 2021. U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith ruled in Michigan that former shift supervisor Hannah Whitbeck must be… |

Julia Conley (2023-02-18). Rail Company Claims East Palestine Water Is Safe After Funding "Sloppy" Testing. truthout.org Thousands of people in East Palestine, Ohio, have been assured by the state Environmental Protection Agency and Republican Gov. Mike DeWine that the town's municipal water has not been contaminated by the train derailment that took place in the town earlier this month, but the only publicly available data comes from testing that was funded by the company behind the crash. As HuffPost reported late… |

krish-rad_ind (2023-02-18). '19th Century Style Failure' Caused Ohio Catastrophe & US Connected To Haiti Assassination. rumble.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-02-18). How the U.S.-&-Allied Fiction Factory Fools the Public. theduran.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-02-18). Straightening-Out Ideological Labels. theduran.com

Labor Video Project (2023-02-18). Cal-OSHA, Amazon & The Corporate Capture Of California Agencies with Whistleblower David. indybay.org David Gass, a health and safety advocate and whistleblower at Amazon in the Central Valley talks about the fight to protect health and safety of the workers at Amazon and how Cal-OSHA under Governor Brown and Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker conspired to cover-up serious health and safety problems at Bezo's Amazon warehouse. | Present governor Gavin Newsom also allowed the corrupt Christine Baker to join the California Fraud Assessment Commission representing employers. The Democratic Party controlled legislature refused to call for her removal and also refused to hold any hearings abou…

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-18). Norway's atonement for Nord Stream sabotage. mronline.org Famous American journalist Seymour Hersh exposes the sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines by the US and Norway in Sept 2022…

Manlio Dinucci (2023-02-18). La Grande Crociata dell'occidente contro "il Male" globalresearch.ca Sul palco dei Festival di Sanremo. dopo la lettura del messaggio di Zelenski, si è esibita la band di Kiev Antytila per "trasmettere al pubblico italiano un messaggio forte sulla resistenza ucraina". Poco prima, a Brescia e Bergamo, erano stati …

Marie Kelly (2023-02-18). Interview with family and supporters of Kamau Sadiki. workers.org In 1999, the FBI threatened Kamau Sadiki with life in prison, if he did not assist in their attempt to recapture Assata Shakur. Shakur was a U.S. political exile living in Cuba and the mother of Kakuya Shakur, one of Kamau's daughters. When Kamau refused to betray his principles and . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2023-02-18). Heroes honored on Flint Sit-down anniversary. workers.org February 11 was the 86th anniversary of one of the most significant events in U.S. labor history: the victory of the Flint Sit-down Strike. On that day in 1937, after a 44-day occupation of key plants, General Motors did what it said it would never do: The company recognized the . . . |

Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network. (2023-02-18). Striking Workers Need Our Help To Keep Fighting In 2023. popularresistance.org In this special worker solidarity livestream from February 15, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez spoke with workers involved in the ongoing unionization struggles and strikes at Warrior Met Coal, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Medieval Times, Temple University, and Hastings Schools food service, including Haeden Wright, president of UMWA Auxiliary Locals 2368 and 2245; Bob Batz Jr., interim editor at Pittsburgh Union Progress; Erin Zapcic, union steward for Medieval Times Performers United Buena Park; Austin Martin with the Temple University Graduate Students' Association (TUGSA); and Laurie Potthoff, a cook…

mforinoco (2023-02-18). USAID: The Humanitarian Face of Colonial Exploitation. orinocotribune.com By Amanda Yee — Feb 15, 2023 | The U.S. Agency for International Development was established by executive order under the Kennedy administration in 1961, tasked with the stated mission of administering humanitarian assistance or international development abroad. But make no mistake: USAID serves as a tool of U.S. capitalist and imperialist interests — it exists solely to direct the money and resources of the Global South into the pockets of the U.S. capitalist class. USAID now operates in 100 countries worldwide, mostly in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, and has an annu…

Michael Welch (2023-02-18). Medical Marvel or the Second Coming of Al Capone? Pfizer's Sins and Crimes. "We have a Vaccine which is Killing People" globalresearch.ca

Misión Verdad (2023-02-18). New Evidence of US Involvement in Blowing Up Nord Stream. orinocotribune.com

Newsclick (2023-02-18). Mapping Faultlines: The planning, execution, and aftermath of Nord Stream sabotage. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha explains the details of the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as revealed by journalist Seymour Hersh. He also talks about how benefited from this sabotahe…

Nigel Bouvart (2023-02-18). Struggle continues as workers win union at Remedy House café. workers.org Buffalo, New York Workers at the Remedy House café in Buffalo won voluntary recognition of their newly formed union Feb. 8 after two days of picketing. They had gone on strike after owners Andrew Trautman and Justin Smith fired their lead organizer, Meghan Sullivan, while she was delivering a letter . . . |

Paul Gregoire (2023-02-18). Sydneysiders rally against the erosion of public housing. greenleft.org.au The housing crisis is being driven by many factors. But, as Paul Gregoire argues, successive NSW government policy not to build new public housing and to allow old stock to deteriorate and sell it off is worsening the problem.

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-02-18). Sudanese left warns that election under military junta-right wing deal will legitimize coup. peoplesdispatch.org The military junta ruling Sudan and right-wing political parties have signed a Framework Agreements to establish a transitional government and hold fresh elections. The Sudanese Communist Party has said this will exclude millions and legitimize the coup regime…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-18). Anti-war groups stage protest against Munich Security Conference. peoplesdispatch.org On February 18, Saturday, anti-imperialist, leftist groups protested in Munich, Germany against the ongoing 59th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) which began on Friday February 17. Left-wing groups including the German Communist Party (DKP), Socialist German Workers Youth (SDAJ), and others marched in the city and slammed MSC as the conference of warmongers. The mobilization saw the participation of tens of thousands of people who condemned the conference and called for peace. Anti-fascist groups also denounced the far-right groups who also organized protests in Munich on Saturday. | The Munich Security Co…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-18). Daily Round-up | China calls for end to Iran sanctions, restoring nuclear deal & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of talks between Iran and China, the global campaign to free Mumia Abu-Jamal, a new agreement between Venezuela and Colombia, and a warning strike by airport workers in Germany…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-18). Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela meet at the border, sign new trade agreement. peoplesdispatch.org Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on Thursday February 16, signed a new trade agreement, called the Partial Scope Agreement of a Commercial Nature No. 28. The agreement further strengthened the bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries. It was signed during a meeting held at the Tienditas International Bridge, an important vehicular and pedestrian border crossing connecting Colombia's Norte de Santander department with the Venezuelan state of Táchira. | After the signing of the agreement, President Petro stressed that this agreement "is one more step towards in…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-02-18). Stopping cholera in Malawi: firefighting measures are not enough. peoplesdispatch.org As Malawi continues to face a rampant cholera outbreak, local activists call for long-term investment in the health system and more health workers to complement short-term solutions…

Peter Olney, Rand Wilson, Labor Notes. (2023-02-18). Labor Power And Strategy Helps Organizers Think About Chokepoints. popularresistance.org John Womack is well-known in the United States as one of the foremost historians of the Mexican revolution, as the author of the seminal Zapata and the Mexican Revolution. However, his writings on strategic sectors and strategic workers have not received the same attention. In the current organizing upsurge, Womack's thoughts on these subjects, which he shares in the new book, Labor Power and Strategy, have a lot to offer a new generation of union activists seeking to run smart, strategic, and effective campaigns. | And fortunately, in our just-in-time, next-day delivery, consumer economy, there is no shortage of…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-18). Video: Has Germany Become a Colony of the United States? globalresearch.ca

Promise Li (2023-02-18). Against multipolar imperialism. canadiandimension.com The following article is republished from
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Ralph Nader (2023-02-18). Letter to Tim Cook, Other Ultra-rich CEOs and Hedge Fund Titans. dissidentvoice.org The victims of the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria need your help now. The surviving families and children and those rescued alive from the rubble are in serious danger in affected wintertime impoverished regions. Refugees in other places fleeing their war-torn homelands are also suffering. International aid agencies are grossly insufficient for these …

Ricardo Vaz (2023-02-18). Venezuelan Opposition Schedules Presidential Primary Vote. venezuelanalysis.com Early tensions have flared up over a proposal to collaborate with the country's electoral authorities.

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Georgia: NATO-linked training school conducts airborne exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 17, 2023 The rangers completed the parachute course In Bolnisi, at the Parachute Training School of the Special Purpose Training Center [an] initial parachute training program was completed with demonstration elements. Rangers of the Special Operations Forces of the Defense Forces passed the training program. The three-week training consisted of theoretical …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). NATO chief compares Georgia to Syria, Crimea, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2February 17, 2023 We will continue to work closely with partners like Georgia. Such a statement made today the NATO Secretary General According to the Jens Stoltenberg, "the message to the people of Georgia is that the war in Ukraine is part of a pattern, a pattern that actually started with the invasion of Georgia". …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). State Department slams Georgian MPs for exposing Western infiltration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerFebruary 17, 2023 Ned Price Says 'People's Power' Initiated Draft Law Threatens Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Integration A group of deputies who left the 'Georgian Dream' initiated a bill in the parliament "on the transparency of foreign influence" according to which, the sources of income of politicians, NGOs and media should be transparent to the public. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Top NATO military commander hosts Georgian DM at his private residence. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 16, 2023 Within the framework of his visit to Brussels, Defense Minister General Christopher Cavoli was hosted at his private residence Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze continues his visit to Brussels. After the meeting of the Ukrainian defense contact group (the so-called Ramstein format), which was held at the NATO headquarters, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). American Architect of the Ukraine War Gives Go Ahead to Attack Crimea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com American Architect of the Ukraine War Gives Go Ahead to Attack Crimea Andy Corbley VARESE, Italy. February 17th, 2023. In a video conference press briefing, Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland reiterated the US would support Ukraine militarily in as far as it wanted to take Crimea. FULL ARTICLE…

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Britain: Australian army trains Ukrainian "warfighters" to meet NATO standards. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostFebruary 17, 2023 Australia Training Ukrainian Recruits' Tactical, Survivability Skills in the UK The Australian Army is conducting tactical and survivability training for Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in southern England. The exercise was launched as part of Operation Kudu, an Australian defense initiative to upskill Ukrainian warfighters…. Led by the Royal Australian Regiment 5th …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Germany: Pentagon trains Ukrainian troops on Bradley, Stryker combat vehicles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Army TimesFebruary 17, 2023 Ukrainian battalion completes first combined-arms training in Germany Ukrainian troops wrapped up the first rotation of battalion combined-arms training at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's Grafenwoehr training area in Germany this week, the Pentagon announced Friday. Training focused on the M2 Bradley fighting vehicle…. "Approximately 635 Ukrainians completed the approximately five-week period …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Munich: Germany rallies NATO allies, partners to send more tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseFebruary 17, 2023 First German Leopard 2 tank deploying to Ukraine 'very soon,' but who will be next?The breakthrough on heavy weaponry marked a pivotal moment in strategic thinking by Western decisionmakers, previously concerned that more modern main battle tanks than the Soviet-era T-72, operated by Ukraine, could lead to an escalation of the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). No. 2: NATO to participate in Ukraine war "for as long as it takes" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleFebruary 18, 2023 'NATO is determined to make sure that Ukraine wins this war' NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana told DW that the alliance is determined to continue supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. DW: ..Will the alliance support Ukraine as long as Russian troops are controlling parts of the country, including …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). U.S. compensates Czech Republic for arms shipments to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostFebruary 17, 2023 US Compensates Czech Republic for $200M Aid to Ukraine The US has given $200 million to the Czech Republic as compensation for sending military weapons and equipment to Ukraine. The donation is on top of the $106 million that Washington pledged last year under Foreign Military Financing. [It will also] be …

Ryan Black (2023-02-18). You'd Scowl, Too, If Media Covered You Like Bernie Sanders. progressivehub.net JULIE HOLLAR AND KAT SEWON OH | FAIR.ORG

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-18). Israeli Company Caught Manipulating At Least 33 Elections, Red Cross Caught & Is There More To Ohio? 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 (2/17/23). 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

SAM (2023-02-18). Republicans Really Want To Create Another Red Scare. progressivehub.net STEVE FRASER | TOM DISPATCH…

Samidoun Deutschland (2023-02-18). Second Week of the Educational Campaign: Over 30 years — pre-Oslo Prisoners. samidoun.net "Deans of prisoners" is a term used by the Palestinian people for those who have been imprisoned by the Zionist occupation for more than 20 years continuously. Over the years, many Palestinian prisoners were liberated through prisoner exchange deals or other forms of political concession, such as those released in 1995 after the Oslo Accords; …

Sasha Abramsky (2023-02-18). How Marjorie Taylor Greene Went From a Congressional Joke to a GOP Power Broker. truthout.org Not terribly long ago, Congressmember Marjorie Taylor Greene was lampooned for confusing the Gestapo with gazpacho soup; for positing the theory that space lasers, controlled by rich Jews, were somehow responsible for California's apocalyptic wildfires; for posting on social media that Democrats she didn't like should be executed; and the list goes on. How very, very long a year is in politics. |

scorinoco (2023-02-18). Ohio Senator Posts Video From Train Derailment Site, Shows Environmental Contamination. orinocotribune.com

scorinoco (2023-02-18). Venezuela-Aruba Maritime Border Will Reopen on May 1. orinocotribune.com The maritime connection between Venezuela and the island of Aruba, a Dutch overseas territory in the Caribbean, will reopen on May 1, 2023, announced the foreign affairs minister of Venezuela, Yvan Gil. This comes about as a result of the recent negotiations between Venezuela and the Kingdom of Netherlands. | Minister Gil stated that the reopening of the maritime border will strengthen the commercial exchange between Venezuela and Aruba, which will bring economic benefit for both peoples. | pic.twitter.com/xYiCxcDKQM | — Yvan Gil (@yvangil) Shireen Akram-Boshar (2023-02-18). Syria and Turkey's Earthquake Reminds Us That Disasters Are Inherently Political. truthout.org On Monday, February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Türkiye and northwest Syria in the early hours of the morning. It was followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake hours later, as well as over a hundred aftershocks in the days that followed. It is the deadliest and most powerful earthquake to hit Türkiye since 1939, and to hit Syria in more than 800 years, and the death toll is… |

slingshot collective (2023-02-18). Saturday 2/18: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 1 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

Staff (2023-02-18). Desde Turquía: Diario de salud y amor de un médico colaborador cubano. cubadebate.cu Historias de amor y de salud contada por un galeno que día a día lucha por arrebatarle a la muerte, el alma de un pueblo que cree haber echado su suerte.

Staff (2023-02-18). Crónica para el mejor cronista. cubadebate.cu Que me perdonen antecesor y sucesores, pero para mí Rolando Pérez Betancourt fue y será el mejor cronista de la prensa plana de Cuba. Leí en un libro que Rolando Pérez Betancourt había definido la crónica periodística como una carrera de cien metros planos, donde había que cumplir con exactitud las fases de la arrancada, el tramo medio hasta romper ingenioso la cinta.

Staff (2023-02-18). Canadá informa que enviará buques militares a Haití para ayudar a "hacer frente a la violencia" cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, anunció este viernes que en las próximas semanas su país enviará dos buques de la Armada a Haití para recoger información de inteligencia que permita hacer frente a la violencia de las pandillas en el país caribeño. Trudeau hizo su anuncio durante la reunión de jefes de Gobierno de la Comunidad del Caribe.

Staff (2023-02-18). Las 3 del día: La situación energética y los acontecimientos internacionales más relevantes de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a este resumen noticioso de viernes aquí en "Las Tres del día". Hoy Karina y Claudia nos traen un podcast cargado de las informaciones más relevantes de los últimos días. Esta semana han sido noticia la Feria internacional del Libro de la Habana, problemas con la conexión, encuentros de los candidatos a la ANPP con la población y otras informaciones. Quédese con nosotros.

Staff (2023-02-18). Seis décadas de la Aduana General de la República: Hacia un servicio moderno, seguro, ágil y transparente (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Aduana General de la República cumplió 60 años este 5 de febrero. Para dialogar sobre lo alcanzado en estas décadas y sobre la composición, transformaciones, resultados y desafíos de la institución, la Mesa Redonda contó este viernes con la presencia de algunos de sus funcionarios.

Staff (2023-02-18). Candidatos a diputados constatan transformaciones en comunidades. cubadebate.cu Arnaldo Rodríguez Romero y Mayelín Luis Pérez, candidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por el municipio de Morón, constatan por estos días las transformaciones en barrios y comunidades de ese territorio de Ciego de àÅvila, durante los recorridos previstos para intercambiar con el pueblo antes de las elecciones nacionales de marzo.

Staff (2023-02-18). Justicia francesa sentenció a tres ultraderechistas por complot para matar a Macron. cubadebate.cu La justicia francesa condenó este viernes a tres hombres a penas de prisión firme de entre uno y tres años por querer atentar contra el presidente Emmanuel Macron en 2018. El tribunal correccional de París estimó que existían "preparativos" vinculados con un proyecto de asesinato del jefe de Estado.

Staff (2023-02-18). AMLO Calls Dina Boluarte Government 'Spurious,' Will Not Hand Over Regional Bloc Presidency to Peru. orinocotribune.com Mexico will not hand over to Peru the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance (AP), because the government of Dina Boluarte is "spurious," stated the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. | "There is the presidency [of the AP], I am going to give instructions to the secretary of Foreign Relations to notify the members… I do not want to hand it over to a government that I consider spurious," AMLO said at his morning press conference on Friday, February 17. | AMLO califica de "espurio" al gobierno de facto en Perú y sentenció: " °Yo no quiero legitimar un golpe de Estado!" negándose así a e…

Staff (2023-02-18). March of the Red Carnations Commemorates Alí Primera in Caracas. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 16, thousands of Venezuelans marched from the National Pantheon to the Alí Rafael Primera Rosell square in honor of musician Alí Primera, who has left a patriotic legacy through his music and his acts of solidarity with people around the world. The march was to pay a well-deserved tribute to Primera, who passed away 38 years ago. | The marchers also sang in solidarity with the people of Syria and Türkiye, devastated by the recent mega-earthquake. | Ely Rafael Primera Rosell, better known as Alí Primera, was a Venezuelan singer, songwriter, musician, poet and political activist, who was…

Staff (2023-02-18). Lowkey and Chris Williamson Discuss The No2Nato Campaign. youtube.com Lowkey speaks to former MP and Shadow Minister Chris Williamson about the new campaign to pull Britain out of the NATO military alliance. Lowkey is on tour in January across England. You can get tickets here linktr.ee/lowkeyonline Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews MintPress News: www.mintpressnews.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/MintPressNews Instagram: www.instagram.com/mintpress/ Telegram Broadcasting: t.me/mintpress_news Telegram Community: t.me/+3on1lYimf3Y2YWUx

Sue Bolton (2023-02-18). Help keep the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's doors open. greenleft.org.au The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is facing the terrible prospect of having to close its doors in six weeks due to funding shortages caused by cost-of-living pressures impacting on donors. Sue Bolton reports.

Taylor Giorno (2023-02-18). Nikki Haley Has Raised Big Money for Years Leading Up to 2024 Presidential Run. truthout.org Nikki Haley, the former Republican governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced her 2024 presidential bid Tuesday, becoming the first prominent Republican to challenge her former boss, former President Donald Trump. Haley has a history of successfully courting donors, outspending her opponents in four out of five statewide electoral victories as well as… |

Ted Kelly, Workers World. (2023-02-18). How US Sanctions Block Aid To Earthquake Victims In Syria. popularresistance.org The terrible earthquake that hit a wide area of southeastern Türkiye and neighboring Syria has reportedly killed at least 36,000 people as of Feb. 13, with estimates that this total will reach 50,000. This winter the survivors who lost their housing face freezing and wet conditions, without any alternative shelter, without any electricity, without any heating and with inadequate access to food. | While the devastation has taken place in both countries, and Türkiye faces enormous difficulties delivering aid, it does not face the economic warfare that the U.S. and its NATO allies have directed at Syria fo…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-18). Denuncian posible fraude en voto en el exterior en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La denuncia la encabeza el partido de izquierda Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) ante los planes del Gobierno de Nayib Bukele para 2024.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-18). Reportan seis muertos por tiroteo en Misisipi, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El principal sospechoso de la matanza fue detenido, aseguraron las autoridades.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-18). Regresan a Venezuela brigadistas tras cumplir misión en Türkiye. telesurtv.net El contingente fue recibido por el ministro de Exteriores y por el embajador de Türkiye, Ayudan Karamanolu.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Canadá anuncia el envío de buques militares a Haití. telesurtv.net Durante cumbre de Caricom, premier Justin Trudeau precisó que la decisión se tomó "en respuesta a la solicitud de ayuda de Haití".

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Colombia y Ecuador elevan vigilancia fronteriza a narcotráfico. telesurtv.net Más militares patrullan a ambos lados de la frontera para frenar el crimen organizado y en especial el narcotráfico.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Congreso de Perú debate otra denuncia contra Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net Se le acusa de presuntos delitos de organización criminal agravada, tráfico de influencias agravado y cómplice del delito contra la administración pública.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Presidentes de Rusia y Belarús examinan cooperación estratégica. telesurtv.net Putin y Lukashenko se reúnen este viernes en Moscú. Abordan el espectro de sus relaciones bilaterales, la integración económica, la defensa y otros temas.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-18). Aumenta en 41% el registro de agresores por violencia en México. telesurtv.net El 95 por ciento de los agresores contra las mujeres son hombres y la violencia que más se denuncia es la psicológica.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-18). México consultará si entrega presidencia de Alianza del Pacífico a Perú. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de diciembre las fuerzas de seguridad peruanas han reprimido, dejando un saldo de más de 60 muertos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-18). Trabajadores del Museo Británico mantienen huelga por mejores salarios. telesurtv.net El museo ofreció una subida salarial del 4 por ciento, que el personal consideró insuficiente ante una inflación de 10,1 por ciento.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-18). Aprueban acusación constitucional contra Pedro Castillo en Perú. telesurtv.net La iniciativa fue aprobada con 59 votos a favor, 23 en contra y tres abstenciones.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-18). Manifestantes irrumpen en sede del Parlamento de Surinam. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes también exigieron la renuncia del presidente Chan Santokhi en rechazo a la decisión de la eliminación de subsidios.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-18). Aumenta a 39.672 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Unos 82.000 edificios terminaron devastados, al borde del colapso o con daño severo por los terremotos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-18). Rechazan medidas de Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El comunicado asegura que las medidas unilaterales constituyen graves violaciones del derecho internacional.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-18). Rescatan a un hombre 278 horas después de terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com El hombre de 45 años fue hallado bajo los escombros de la ciudad de Hatay.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-18). 53 muertos por ataque terrorista del Estado Islámico en Siria. telesurtv.net Segun reportes de las autoridades locales de salud, en el ataque fallecieron un total de 46 civiles y siete soldados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Nueva masacre deja tres muertos en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo condenó el asesinato de los tres jóvenes en el Valle del Cauca y expresó su solidaridad con las familias de las víctimas.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Congreso de Perú aprueba debatir nuevamente adelanto electoral. telesurtv.net Con 69 votos, el Pleno del Congreso autorizó a la Comisión de Constitución a debatir los futuros proyectos relacionados con el adelanto de elecciones.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Suben a nueve los muertos en Nueva Zelanda por ciclón Gabrielle. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda afirmó que los efectos del paso del ciclón Gabrielle se sentirán por bastante tiempo.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Ataque terrorista deja al menos siete muertos en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El primer ministro paquistaní condenó el ataque terrorista y agradeció a la Policía y las fuerzas de seguridad por su eficaz acción contra los terroristas.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Inicia ejercicio naval conjunto entre Sudáfrica, Rusia y China. telesurtv.net Las maniobras, denominadas Mosi-2, tendrán lugar hasta el 27 de febrero entre la ciudad de Durban y Richards Bay.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Alianza oficialista busca unidad de cara a comicios argentinos. telesurtv.net El texto resalta que "una parte fundamental de la estrategia del Frente es reforzar la unidad en la diversidad".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Movimiento popular exige renuncia del presidente ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El Frente de Defensa Petrolero Ecuatoriano señaló que el actual Gobierno puede llevar al país a ser un estado fallido.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Culminan tareas de búsqueda y rescate en Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El presidente Bashar Al Asad sirio agradeció a los países que prestaron su ayuda solidaria desde las primeras horas del desastre.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Manifiestan indignación por desastre ambiental en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los residentes exigieron respuestas luego de que la compañía Norfolk Southern se negara a enviar representantes.

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-18). 'Woman, Life, Freedom' — Iran is Undergoing a Revolutionary Process. unicornriot.ninja

United National Antiwar Coalition. (2023-02-18). Drop The Charges Against War Critic Heinrich Bàºcher! popularresistance.org A prominent antiwar activist in Berlin has come under attack by the German government for his criticism of Germany's role in the war in Ukraine. | Heinrich Bàºcker is the founder and operator of Berlin's Coop Antiwar Cafe, a popular gathering place for leftist activists in the city. He also is a member of the board of directors of the German Peace Council; the Association of Anti-Fascists; the Berlin chapter of World Beyond War; and the advisory board of the Odessa Solidarity Campaign, among many other organizations. | His offense? He publicly asked why Germany is supporting neo-Nazi organizations in Ukraine…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-18). Vanessa Beeley on How Syria is Being Exploited Post-Quake! thealtworld.com Enjoy Steve Poikenon and Craig Pasta on AM Wake-up — my section on Syria and the earthquake update…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-18). Who's blocking humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken #Syria? Vanessa Beeley reports on the ground. thealtworld.com We talked to

WSWS (2023-02-18). US-backed Boluarte regime continues repression as protests spread across north of Peru. wsws.org For the 10th consecutive week, the wave of mass demonstrations and roadblocks across Peru has continued defying brutal repression by the US-backed coup regime of Dina Boluarte.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Malaysian workers face intensifying economic and social crisis. wsws.org At the beginning of 2022, food inflation in Malaysia was under 4 percent but rose sharply over the year to reach 7 percent in November, with some food items increasing as much as 40 percent.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Turkish worker in Germany helped coordinate rescue and relief. wsws.org "In Antakya, the number of my acquaintances who lost their lives is much higher than the number of survivors."

WSWS (2023-02-18). Ground staff take part in 24-hour strike at seven German airports. wsws.org In Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen, air traffic was paralysed on Friday. At the same time, strikes continued by workers in municipal public services in Leipzig and Frankfurt.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Alabama man froze to death after police shackled and left his naked body inside a "frigid environment" for hours. wsws.org The family of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, a 33-year-old white man who was tortured for two weeks inside the Walker County jail before succumbing to his injuries, is suing over a dozen jail staff in connection with the death.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Ford agrees to card check procedure to allow UAW to organize new Michigan battery plant. wsws.org In the move towards electrification, Ford and other US automakers are relying on the complicity of the UAW, which has shown it is willing to agree to substandard agreements in exchange for expanding its dues base.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Australian union halts Gold-Tweed Coast bus strikes to try to impose sellout deal with Kinetic. wsws.org The TWU's no-strike pledge is an attempt to demobilise and shut down the discontent among bus workers.

WSWS (2023-02-18). 1,000 Legal Aid workers in New York City hold walkout in contract struggle. wsws.org Facing staggering workloads and grossly inferior pay, Legal Aid workers in New York City voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Amazon workers protest plans to close Shakopee sorting facility in Minnesota. wsws.org There is anger and opposition among Amazon workers over the impending closure of the Shakopee MSP5 warehouse, expressed in a February 12 protest.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Australia: Socialist Alliance NSW election campaign has nothing to do with socialism. wsws.org The pseudo-left party is burying the major issues facing working people, including war and the disastrous "let it rip" COVID policies.

WSWS (2023-02-18). The East Palestine rail disaster and the case for workers' power. wsws.org More disasters and more cover-ups are inevitable as long as social decision-making is left in the hands of a tiny capitalist oligarchy.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Biden invited to visit Pacific in escalating diplomatic offensive against China. wsws.org Biden's foreshadowed attendance at the Pacific Islands Forum would be the first by a sitting US president and a major step-up in direct US presence in the region.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Death toll tops 45,000 in Turkish-Syrian earthquake. wsws.org Amid this preventable social catastrophe, with many thousands of people still under the rubble, the Erdoğan government is seeking to cover up its responsibility and normalize life.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs forms far-right "stormtrooper" brigades. wsws.org The newly created "stormtrooper" brigades will include the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion and be tasked with "liberating" all of Ukraine from Russian forces.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Why the US media is silent on Seymour Hersh's Nord Stream bombing revelations. wsws.org If the US media now joins the Biden administration's silence on the Nord Stream bombings, it is because they too have been exposed by Hersh's revelations.

WSWS (2023-02-18). An exhibition in Berlin: German artist George Grosz in the Soviet Union in 1922. wsws.org In the course of his stay in Moscow and Petrograd, Grosz took part in celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the October Revolution and also attended sessions of the Fourth Congress of the Comintern.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Canadian government secretly arrogated new powers to invoke the anti-democratic Emergencies Act. wsws.org Canada's Liberal government secretly "reinterpreted"—in reality rewrote—the Emergencies Act to arrogate authoritarian powers. It did so on the basis of a secret legal opinion that even the Clerk of the Privy Council cautioned was "vulnerable to challenge."

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2023-02-18: News Headlines

Alan M. Wald (2023-02-18). Keeping Resistance Alive during McCarthyism: Chandler Davis and Academic Freedom at the University of Michigan. juancole.com Alan Wald, Steve Batterson and Peggie Hollingsworth | University of Michigan | — Making Michigan lecture series — Keeping Resistance Alive "In 1954, Chandler Davis was called to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. His fellows on the stand were his colleagues Mark Nickerson and Clement L. Markert, and his student friends Edward …

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Biden Can't Explain Away the Chaos on the Border. americanthinker.com None of the horrors we're witnessing would be happening if Joe Biden would actually enforce existing U.S. immigration laws.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). East Palestine, meet Love Canal. americanthinker.com Too bad about all of you 'on the ground' with the wife, kids, and mortgage. Not looking good for aid and comfort from the all-caring federal government you're paying for, is it?>

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Frozen, and Not from Global Warming. americanthinker.com It's been cold for so long, and it's only early winter. And this is in Florida!

americanthinker (2023-02-18). Who's doing what in East Palestine? americanthinker.com The official response to the East Palestine disaster has downplayed the seriousness of impacts on the environment and on the residents of the community.

americanthinker (2023-02-18). With Republicans Like These, Who Needs Democrats? americanthinker.com Why are Republican candidates using leftist tactics — against other Republican candidates?




Ana Vraƒçar (2023-02-18). After the earthquake, Syria faces new health concerns. peoplesdispatch.org The earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on February 6 added to the stress shouldered by health workers and services in Syria, already weakened by sanctions and conflict…

Angela (2023-02-18). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-02-18). Black Americans Are Responding To Labor Market Weakness By Shifting Up. moguldom.com Looking back at the labor market, the year 2022 saw only one month when more than 1.0 percent of the private labor force was laid off, according to the Harvard Business Review. But early 2023 has been marked by mass layoffs after mass layoffs. But layoffs aren't the only indication of a tight labor market. At …

Aram Aharonian (2023-02-18). En Ucrania están jugando con la vida de todos. globalizacion.ca Uno de los mayores riesgos existenciales en relación con la actual crisis bélica ruso-ucraniana es una confrontación de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) contra Rusia, con Ucrania como instrumento para provocar la guerra. | La provocación equivale a…

Arjae Red (2023-02-18). Tesla workers mobilize for a union, company responds with mass firing. workers.org Buffalo, New York Tesla workers in the Lackawanna plant near Buffalo launched a campaign for a union on Feb. 14. They seek to be represented by Workers United — the same union that successfully organized the first recognized Starbucks union in the U.S., also in Buffalo. Starbucks Workers United is . . . |

Ashley Jackson (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] A systematic analysis points in the wrong direction for cervical cancer elimination. thelancet.com In August, 2022, the GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators published a systematic analysis that identified unsafe sex as the second leading risk factor for cancer in women globally.1 This finding was driven by data on cervical cancer, which is linked to persistent infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) that are transmitted through sexual contact. The authors concluded that reducing exposure to unsafe sex and other modifiable risk factors would reduce the global burden of cancer.




Benjamin Wehrmann (2023-02-18). German States 'unprecedentedly United' for Wind Power, Seeking 80% Green Electricity by 2030. juancole.com ( Clean Energy Wire ) — The German states have signalled their readiness to expand onshore wind power in the country "in almost unknown unity", economy and climate minister Robert Habeck said. His comments came after he met with representatives of the 16 'Là§nder' to discuss further buildout of renewables. The Green Party minister said …

Brittani Banks (2023-02-18). Tipping Is Not a Reward—It's an Insult. independentmediainstitute.org One of the things that new visitors to the United States learn—but often don't understand—is that they are expected to tip nearly every service worker they encounter. The most obvious tipping expectation is at restaurants and bars, where they must gift an additional 18-25 percent of their total bill to their waitstaff or bartender. Taxi …

Christopher J L Murray, GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] A systematic analysis points in the wrong direction for cervical cancer elimination — Author's reply. thelancet.com In their Correspondence, Ashley Jackson raises concern about the inclusion of unsafe sex as a behavioural, potentially modifiable risk factor for cervical cancer in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 Study1 and the potential negative implications this framing could have on misdirecting policy makers towards ineffective strategies to reduce cervical cancer burden. We appreciate this feedback and the opportunity to clarify our intentions in the published analysis.1…

Christopher T Andersen, Mohamed Ag Ayoya, Dapeng Luo, Hadia Samaha, Fouzia Shafique, Mickey Chopra (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] Afghanistan's health system is under duress, but has not collapsed. thelancet.com Afghanistan's political crisis in August, 2021 triggered economic turmoil and a humanitarian emergency. Widespread hunger threatens the lives of children.1 Media stories relay the dire situation of some medical facilities—mostly hospitals in Kabul and other urban centres—without funds for staff salaries or medicine. However, although there are real challenges, the resilience exhibited by the health system has been largely overlooked.

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-18). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org

Dan Bacher (2023-02-18). Big Ag Newson authorizes salmon-killing measures in executive order. indybay.org "The past several years have been horrible for California's native salmon runs and this spring we were hoping for a reprieve when we might finally see the river flows needed to move baby salmon to the ocean," said John McManus, President of the Golden State Salmon Association (GSSA). "Now Newsom is stepping in to kill our salmon runs, as well as other wildlife that were hoping to catch a break."




Dan Bacher (2023-02-18). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.

Dante Strobino (2023-02-18). Fighting racism to build a mighty movement. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Sam Marcy said that "the solution of the national question may determine the destiny of the working class in the struggle against . . . |

Doro-Chiba International Solidarity Committee (2023-02-18). International Solidarity Action In Tokyo To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Blocked By Police. indybay.org Hoshino Defense Committee, Osaka Defense Committee and Doro-Chiba the railway workers union went to the US embassy to deliver a statement of soldiarity for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. US embassy officials called on the Japanese police to block the statement from being delivered and mobilized the Tokyo police.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Chinese enterprise launches hydrogen-powered bicycle. ecns.cn A prototype of an innovative folding hydrogen-powered bicycle has officially rolled off the production line in the city of Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, according to its developer on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft expected to enter market in 2025. ecns.cn 17 (Xinhua) — China's indigenously-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft is expected to enter the market in 2025, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China's top banking regulator fines 5 banks over irregularities. ecns.cn Five financial institutions were fined a total of 387.9 million yuan (about 56.5 million U.S. dollars) for irregularities in their businesses, China's top banking regulator said on Friday.




ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China to contribute around 1/3 of growth. ecns.cn China will likely become the largest contributor to global growth in 2023 as the nation expects its consumption-led rebound to help boost economic activity in other economies, according to an official at the International Monetary Fund.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). IOMed to provide a new platform for peaceful settlement of international disputes: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The IOMed will be an inter-governmental, treaty-based international legal organization established through consultations among all parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Boao Forum for Asia to hold annual conference in late March. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) will hold its annual conference from March 28 to 31 in Boao, a coastal town in China's island province of Hainan, according to the official website of the forum.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China's 'panda papa' Hu Jinchu dies at 94. ecns.cn China's pioneer in ecological and biological research of giant pandas, Professor Hu Jinchu, also known affectionately as the "panda papa," died of illness at 94 on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Singaporean FM to visit China. ecns.cn Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will visit China from Feb. 19 to 21 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Iranian president says China visit 'successful'. ecns.cn Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday described his state visit to China as "very successful and fruitful."




ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Chinese satellites deployed for Turkish earthquake relief. ecns.cn China has deployed several satellites to capture images of the quake-hit areas in Türkiye, helping the country to analyze the disaster situation and allocate relief resources more effectively.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Senior diplomat calls for sound, stable development of China-Germany relations. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday that China is willing to enhance communication and deepen understanding with Germany to promote the sound and stable development of China-Germany relations and improve global governance.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Germany: senior diplomat. ecns.cn China is ready to fully restart exchanges with Germany and Europe in various fields, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance mutual understanding, a senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Visa-waiver agreement between China, Maldives takes effect. ecns.cn The visa-waiver agreement between China and Maldives has taken effect, according to Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out the across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China, Vietnam vow to bolster economic cooperation. ecns.cn A conference was held between China's Yunnan provincial department of commerce and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of economic, investment and trade issues.




ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board in milestone reform. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system, with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Vice premier Hu Chunhua inspects spring farming. ecns.cn Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for a good job to be done in spring farming, with good preparations made on ploughing and sowing, to lay a solid foundation for the year's grain production.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Boy rescued 260 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy is rescued from the debris of a collapsed building, 260 hours after deadly earthquakes struck Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board in milestone reform. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system, with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Vice premier Hu Chunhua inspects spring farming. ecns.cn Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for a good job to be done in spring farming, with good preparations made on ploughing and sowing, to lay a solid foundation for the year's grain production.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Boy rescued 260 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy is rescued from the debris of a collapsed building, 260 hours after deadly earthquakes struck Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Camel races kick off in China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Hundreds of camels with jockeys on their backs have competed in a series of races at minus 20 degrees Celsius in Hulun Buir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). Insights | UN expert believes a strong recovery in China's tourism. ecns.cn Sandra Carvao, expert from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, thinks that China has an immense youth population eager to travel and middle class with capacity to do it. The future development of mountain tourism and wellness tourism in China is promising, hence a strong recovery in China's tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). 'Sera Bengqin Festival' celebrated ahead of Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Tibetan Buddhism believers gathered at the Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, to celebrate a traditional religious festival ahead of the Tibetan New Year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-18). 58 ancient tombs discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn A total of 58 tombs of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been discovered at a cemetery site in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, announced by Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology on Friday.

Ed Holt (2023-02-18). [World Report] Poland bans energy drinks for under 18s. thelancet.com The ban has been welcomed by physicians, who have seen the adverse health effects. Ed Holt reports.

Edward Curtin (2023-02-18). The World Wants to Be Deceived. dissidentvoice.org My title comes from a 19th century author whose name does not matter nor would it mean much if I mentioned him. It's an old truth that has not changed a bit over the centuries. I think, however, it would be more linguistically accurate to say that most people want to be deceived, for the …

Fight Back (2023-02-18). Minnesota activists demand U.S. take Cuba off the 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' list. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On February 14, 20 people rallied at the office of Senator Klobuchar in the pouring rain. The action was a part of the ongoing campaign for the month of February, demanding that President Biden to take Cuba off the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) list. The rally's objective was to send a Valentine's message to Klobuchar from the WAMM Solidarity Committee of the Americas (SCOTA) and other Cuba solidarity activists. | The crowd held signs and a banner while they chanted "Hands off Cuba" and "Cuba si! Bloqueo no." As a special visual sign, people held large Valentines that showed the message "Tak…

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-02-18). Terrorismo económico contra los Nord Stream. globalizacion.ca Los verdaderos motivos y el culpable principal de la voladura de los gasoductos Nord Stream han salido a flote tras las investigaciones y los irrefutables hechos que señalan directamente a Estados Unidos como el ideólogo y ejecutor de la acción…

INDYRADIO (2023-02-18). Greenpeace occupation of Shell Oil Platform Ends with no Arrests. indybay.org Shell Oil wants US$130,000 for the use of their drilling platform by Greenpeace: | Press release includes occupation timeline.

JANET (2023-02-18). Sat. March 18 — National March on Washington — On the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. iacenter.org No War in Ukraine! No to NATO! No Weapons, No Money for the Ukraine War Coinciding with the 20th anniversary weekend of the criminal U.S.-invasion of Iraq a major set of actions including a demonstration at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday March 18 demanding "Peace in Ukraine — Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars" and "Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine." Since 2003, the U.S. has engaged in sanctions (economic war) on more than 40 countries. These targets of U.S. economic warfare include the people of Cuba, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iran and many other nations. Even in the wake of…

Jimi Alade (2023-02-18). 'American dream' under capitalism is a mirage. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. As capitalism reaches its breaking point, more and more people are realizing that the so-called American dream they've been sold their whole . . . |

John Zarocostas (2023-02-18). [World Report] Development issues driving violent extremism. thelancet.com The UN Development Programme calls for a shift to prevention of violent extremism in Africa. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Jose M Valderas, Anna Stavdal, Kara Hanson, Yik Ying Teo, Yap Seng Chong, John E L Wong, Helena Legido-Quigley (2023-02-18). [Correspondence] Cautionary tales from the UK for the health reform in Singapore. thelancet.com The 2022 White Paper on Healthier Singapore1 provides an ambitious reorientation of the health system towards population health to overcome its fragmentation and respond to its rapidly ageing population.2 The plan is well aligned with the renewed vision of WHO3 regarding primary health care in that it aims for the development of long-standing productive relationships between the population and primary care professionals through individualised health plans that are supported by community partners and enabled by information technology, workforce, and financial arrangements, including a capitation-based model.

Juan Torres López (2023-02-18). El impagable favor de Biden a la teoría económica. globalizacion.ca Durante muchas décadas la inmensa mayoría de los dirigentes políticos de las grandes potencias han repetido una misma cantinela inspirada por los economistas convencionales: el proteccionismo es malo y lo mejor es que los países abran de par en par…

Kaya Genc (2023-02-18). [World Report] Turkish health workers speak out on earthquake. thelancet.com Doctors have told The Lancet of the health impacts of, and inadequate preparation for, the earthquake which has killed more than 33‚Äà000 people. Kaya Genc reports from Istanbul.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-18). Cal-OSHA, Amazon & The Corporate Capture Of California Agencies with Whistleblower David. indybay.org David Gass, a health and safety advocate and whistleblower at Amazon in the Central Valley talks about the fight to protect health and safety of the workers at Amazon and how Cal-OSHA under Governor Brown and Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker conspired to cover-up serious health and safety problems at Bezo's Amazon warehouse. | Present governor Gavin Newsom also allowed the corrupt Christine Baker to join the California Fraud Assessment Commission representing employers. The Democratic Party controlled legislature refused to call for her removal and also refused to hold any hearings abou…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-18). Angela Davis Speaks For The Freedom of Mumia & ILWU Local 10 Stop Work Action To Free Him. indybay.org Angela Davis spoke out for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal and also for ILWU Local 10 which is having a stop work meeting on 2/16/23 with a rally from their union hall to Harry Bridges Plaza to support the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-18). ILWU Local 10 Stops Work & Rallies For Mumia With Tyre Nichols Family In San Francisco. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 held a stop work action and held a march and rally to demand the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The family of Tyre Nichols also attended and spoke out.

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-18). International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) March and Rally to Free Mumia. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU members and supporters demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal as part of ongoing campaign…

March on Police Station in Menlo Park (2023-02-18). San Mateo County as Vulnerable to Police Violence as Memphis. indybay.org February 11 near downtown Menlo Park, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protesters rallied for justice for Tyre Nichols and said the same police tactics are used here.

Marie Kelly (2023-02-18). Interview with family and supporters of Kamau Sadiki. workers.org In 1999, the FBI threatened Kamau Sadiki with life in prison, if he did not assist in their attempt to recapture Assata Shakur. Shakur was a U.S. political exile living in Cuba and the mother of Kakuya Shakur, one of Kamau's daughters. When Kamau refused to betray his principles and . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2023-02-18). Heroes honored on Flint Sit-down anniversary. workers.org February 11 was the 86th anniversary of one of the most significant events in U.S. labor history: the victory of the Flint Sit-down Strike. On that day in 1937, after a 44-day occupation of key plants, General Motors did what it said it would never do: The company recognized the . . . |

Mat Youkee (2023-02-18). [World Report] Warnings over potential collapse of Chilean health system. thelancet.com A judicial ruling could cause the collapse of the private health sector, with devastating effects on the public health system. Mat Youkee reports from Santiago.

Newsclick (2023-02-18). Mapping Faultlines: The planning, execution, and aftermath of Nord Stream sabotage. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha explains the details of the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as revealed by journalist Seymour Hersh. He also talks about how benefited from this sabotahe…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. Dr. Parag Patel, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what cardiogenic shock is and how it's treated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0sTu9uIbSQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 56) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Share your love this Valentine's Day by giving blood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. One way to celebrate, that will have an impact on your community, is by donating blood at your local blood donor center. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the need…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't respond to defibrillation. A new service being launched this month by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is hoping to improve outcomes and save more lives by getting patients faster access to potentially life-saving equipment. Watch: Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients youtu.be/HJPNae9njUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

Nigel Bouvart (2023-02-18). Struggle continues as workers win union at Remedy House café. workers.org Buffalo, New York Workers at the Remedy House café in Buffalo won voluntary recognition of their newly formed union Feb. 8 after two days of picketing. They had gone on strike after owners Andrew Trautman and Justin Smith fired their lead organizer, Meghan Sullivan, while she was delivering a letter . . . |

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (2023-02-18). Sunday 2/19: "Reparatory Justice: Together We Rise": SJ Vigil for Japanese American Imprisonment WW2. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church | 632 N. Fifth Street | San Jose CA 95112 US…

Oakland Privacy (2023-02-18). Wednesday 3/15: 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…

Paul Gregoire (2023-02-18). Sydneysiders rally against the erosion of public housing. greenleft.org.au The housing crisis is being driven by many factors. But, as Paul Gregoire argues, successive NSW government policy not to build new public housing and to allow old stock to deteriorate and sell it off is worsening the problem.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-18). Daily Round-up | China calls for end to Iran sanctions, restoring nuclear deal & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of talks between Iran and China, the global campaign to free Mumia Abu-Jamal, a new agreement between Venezuela and Colombia, and a warning strike by airport workers in Germany…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-02-18). Stopping cholera in Malawi: firefighting measures are not enough. peoplesdispatch.org As Malawi continues to face a rampant cholera outbreak, local activists call for long-term investment in the health system and more health workers to complement short-term solutions…

Protect Thacker Pass (2023-02-18). Three Tribes File New Lawsuit Challenging Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Late yesterday, three Native American Tribes — the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, and Summit Lake Paiute Tribe — launched a major new lawsuit against the Thacker Pass lithium mine. | This new case contains major allegations that were not heard in the prior court case, and may be a significant roadblock for the mine.

Ralph Nader (2023-02-18). Letter to Tim Cook, Other Ultra-rich CEOs and Hedge Fund Titans. dissidentvoice.org The victims of the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria need your help now. The surviving families and children and those rescued alive from the rubble are in serious danger in affected wintertime impoverished regions. Refugees in other places fleeing their war-torn homelands are also suffering. International aid agencies are grossly insufficient for these …

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-18). Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª Febr2023. indybay.org Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª | Hablan lxs que siempre lucharán! | Febrero 2023…

Revolution Books (2023-02-18). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…

Richard Horton (2023-02-18). [Comment] Offline: What are universities for? thelancet.com Some years ago, I was privileged to join the council of a UK research-intensive university. Among the papers circulated before each meeting was an appendix listing the grants won by university faculty. The order of departments and individuals was governed by the size of the grant. Medicine always came first. Arts and humanities last. This league table was a reflection of the importance attached to each discipline by the university's leaders. Worse, instead of discussing the academic content of the university's work, our meetings focused on budgets, buildings, and the outcomes of the Vice-Chancellor's lavish trave…

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Georgia: NATO-linked training school conducts airborne exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 17, 2023 The rangers completed the parachute course In Bolnisi, at the Parachute Training School of the Special Purpose Training Center [an] initial parachute training program was completed with demonstration elements. Rangers of the Special Operations Forces of the Defense Forces passed the training program. The three-week training consisted of theoretical …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). NATO chief compares Georgia to Syria, Crimea, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2February 17, 2023 We will continue to work closely with partners like Georgia. Such a statement made today the NATO Secretary General According to the Jens Stoltenberg, "the message to the people of Georgia is that the war in Ukraine is part of a pattern, a pattern that actually started with the invasion of Georgia". …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). State Department slams Georgian MPs for exposing Western infiltration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerFebruary 17, 2023 Ned Price Says 'People's Power' Initiated Draft Law Threatens Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Integration A group of deputies who left the 'Georgian Dream' initiated a bill in the parliament "on the transparency of foreign influence" according to which, the sources of income of politicians, NGOs and media should be transparent to the public. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-18). Top NATO military commander hosts Georgian DM at his private residence. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 16, 2023 Within the framework of his visit to Brussels, Defense Minister General Christopher Cavoli was hosted at his private residence Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze continues his visit to Brussels. After the meeting of the Ukrainian defense contact group (the so-called Ramstein format), which was held at the NATO headquarters, …

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-18). Israeli Company Caught Manipulating At Least 33 Elections, Red Cross Caught & Is There More To Ohio? 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 (2/17/23). 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

Sahra Wagenknecht & Christoph Habermann (2023-02-18). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.

Samidoun Deutschland (2023-02-18). Second Week of the Educational Campaign: Over 30 years — pre-Oslo Prisoners. samidoun.net "Deans of prisoners" is a term used by the Palestinian people for those who have been imprisoned by the Zionist occupation for more than 20 years continuously. Over the years, many Palestinian prisoners were liberated through prisoner exchange deals or other forms of political concession, such as those released in 1995 after the Oslo Accords; …

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-18). Saturday 3/4: Night of Ideas. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San José Peace & Justice Center (2023-02-18). Friday 2/24: War in Ukraine: One Year On. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-18). Saturday 3/18: Summer Camp Board Game Festival. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (2023-02-18). Saturday 3/11: Teddy Bear Clinic. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.

slingshot collective (2023-02-18). Saturday 2/18: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 1 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

slingshot collective (2023-02-18). Sunday 2/19: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 2 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

Staff (2023-02-18). Desde Turquía: Diario de salud y amor de un médico colaborador cubano. cubadebate.cu Historias de amor y de salud contada por un galeno que día a día lucha por arrebatarle a la muerte, el alma de un pueblo que cree haber echado su suerte.

Staff (2023-02-18). Canadá informa que enviará buques militares a Haití para ayudar a "hacer frente a la violencia" cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, anunció este viernes que en las próximas semanas su país enviará dos buques de la Armada a Haití para recoger información de inteligencia que permita hacer frente a la violencia de las pandillas en el país caribeño. Trudeau hizo su anuncio durante la reunión de jefes de Gobierno de la Comunidad del Caribe.

Staff (2023-02-18). Las 3 del día: La situación energética y los acontecimientos internacionales más relevantes de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a este resumen noticioso de viernes aquí en "Las Tres del día". Hoy Karina y Claudia nos traen un podcast cargado de las informaciones más relevantes de los últimos días. Esta semana han sido noticia la Feria internacional del Libro de la Habana, problemas con la conexión, encuentros de los candidatos a la ANPP con la población y otras informaciones. Quédese con nosotros.

Staff (2023-02-18). Seis décadas de la Aduana General de la República: Hacia un servicio moderno, seguro, ágil y transparente (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Aduana General de la República cumplió 60 años este 5 de febrero. Para dialogar sobre lo alcanzado en estas décadas y sobre la composición, transformaciones, resultados y desafíos de la institución, la Mesa Redonda contó este viernes con la presencia de algunos de sus funcionarios.

Staff (2023-02-18). Justicia francesa sentenció a tres ultraderechistas por complot para matar a Macron. cubadebate.cu La justicia francesa condenó este viernes a tres hombres a penas de prisión firme de entre uno y tres años por querer atentar contra el presidente Emmanuel Macron en 2018. El tribunal correccional de París estimó que existían "preparativos" vinculados con un proyecto de asesinato del jefe de Estado.

Sue Bolton (2023-02-18). Help keep the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's doors open. greenleft.org.au The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is facing the terrible prospect of having to close its doors in six weeks due to funding shortages caused by cost-of-living pressures impacting on donors. Sue Bolton reports.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-18). Denuncian posible fraude en voto en el exterior en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La denuncia la encabeza el partido de izquierda Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) ante los planes del Gobierno de Nayib Bukele para 2024.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-18). Reportan seis muertos por tiroteo en Misisipi, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El principal sospechoso de la matanza fue detenido, aseguraron las autoridades.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-18). Regresan a Venezuela brigadistas tras cumplir misión en Türkiye. telesurtv.net El contingente fue recibido por el ministro de Exteriores y por el embajador de Türkiye, Ayudan Karamanolu.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Canadá anuncia el envío de buques militares a Haití. telesurtv.net Durante cumbre de Caricom, premier Justin Trudeau precisó que la decisión se tomó "en respuesta a la solicitud de ayuda de Haití".

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Colombia y Ecuador elevan vigilancia fronteriza a narcotráfico. telesurtv.net Más militares patrullan a ambos lados de la frontera para frenar el crimen organizado y en especial el narcotráfico.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Congreso de Perú debate otra denuncia contra Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net Se le acusa de presuntos delitos de organización criminal agravada, tráfico de influencias agravado y cómplice del delito contra la administración pública.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-18). Presidentes de Rusia y Belarús examinan cooperación estratégica. telesurtv.net Putin y Lukashenko se reúnen este viernes en Moscú. Abordan el espectro de sus relaciones bilaterales, la integración económica, la defensa y otros temas.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-18). Aumenta en 41% el registro de agresores por violencia en México. telesurtv.net El 95 por ciento de los agresores contra las mujeres son hombres y la violencia que más se denuncia es la psicológica.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-18). México consultará si entrega presidencia de Alianza del Pacífico a Perú. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de diciembre las fuerzas de seguridad peruanas han reprimido, dejando un saldo de más de 60 muertos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-18). Trabajadores del Museo Británico mantienen huelga por mejores salarios. telesurtv.net El museo ofreció una subida salarial del 4 por ciento, que el personal consideró insuficiente ante una inflación de 10,1 por ciento.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-18). Aprueban acusación constitucional contra Pedro Castillo en Perú. telesurtv.net La iniciativa fue aprobada con 59 votos a favor, 23 en contra y tres abstenciones.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-18). Manifestantes irrumpen en sede del Parlamento de Surinam. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes también exigieron la renuncia del presidente Chan Santokhi en rechazo a la decisión de la eliminación de subsidios.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-18). Aumenta a 39.672 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Unos 82.000 edificios terminaron devastados, al borde del colapso o con daño severo por los terremotos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-18). Rechazan medidas de Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El comunicado asegura que las medidas unilaterales constituyen graves violaciones del derecho internacional.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-18). Rescatan a un hombre 278 horas después de terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com El hombre de 45 años fue hallado bajo los escombros de la ciudad de Hatay.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-18). 53 muertos por ataque terrorista del Estado Islámico en Siria. telesurtv.net Segun reportes de las autoridades locales de salud, en el ataque fallecieron un total de 46 civiles y siete soldados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Nueva masacre deja tres muertos en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo condenó el asesinato de los tres jóvenes en el Valle del Cauca y expresó su solidaridad con las familias de las víctimas.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Congreso de Perú aprueba debatir nuevamente adelanto electoral. telesurtv.net Con 69 votos, el Pleno del Congreso autorizó a la Comisión de Constitución a debatir los futuros proyectos relacionados con el adelanto de elecciones.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Suben a nueve los muertos en Nueva Zelanda por ciclón Gabrielle. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda afirmó que los efectos del paso del ciclón Gabrielle se sentirán por bastante tiempo.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-18). Ataque terrorista deja al menos siete muertos en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El primer ministro paquistaní condenó el ataque terrorista y agradeció a la Policía y las fuerzas de seguridad por su eficaz acción contra los terroristas.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Inicia ejercicio naval conjunto entre Sudáfrica, Rusia y China. telesurtv.net Las maniobras, denominadas Mosi-2, tendrán lugar hasta el 27 de febrero entre la ciudad de Durban y Richards Bay.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Alianza oficialista busca unidad de cara a comicios argentinos. telesurtv.net El texto resalta que "una parte fundamental de la estrategia del Frente es reforzar la unidad en la diversidad".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Movimiento popular exige renuncia del presidente ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El Frente de Defensa Petrolero Ecuatoriano señaló que el actual Gobierno puede llevar al país a ser un estado fallido.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Culminan tareas de búsqueda y rescate en Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El presidente Bashar Al Asad sirio agradeció a los países que prestaron su ayuda solidaria desde las primeras horas del desastre.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-18). Manifiestan indignación por desastre ambiental en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los residentes exigieron respuestas luego de que la compañía Norfolk Southern se negara a enviar representantes.

The Green Arcade (2023-02-18). Tuesday 3/7: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey with author Dan Berger. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94110…

The Lancet (2023-02-18). [Editorial] Responding to the Türkiye—Syria earthquake: what will it take? thelancet.com "Such things have always happened. It's part of destiny's plan." The reaction of Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Türkiye's President, to the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, betrays a dangerous sense of fatalism, if not an active effort to deflect responsibility. As of Feb 14, the earthquakes have caused more than 35‚Äà000 deaths, and injured many more. As the chances of finding survivors under the rubble diminish, a second catastrophe is looming. The widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure has left more than a million people homeless in T…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-02-18). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.

WSWS (2023-02-18). US-backed Boluarte regime continues repression as protests spread across north of Peru. wsws.org For the 10th consecutive week, the wave of mass demonstrations and roadblocks across Peru has continued defying brutal repression by the US-backed coup regime of Dina Boluarte.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Malaysian workers face intensifying economic and social crisis. wsws.org At the beginning of 2022, food inflation in Malaysia was under 4 percent but rose sharply over the year to reach 7 percent in November, with some food items increasing as much as 40 percent.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Turkish worker in Germany helped coordinate rescue and relief. wsws.org "In Antakya, the number of my acquaintances who lost their lives is much higher than the number of survivors."

WSWS (2023-02-18). Ground staff take part in 24-hour strike at seven German airports. wsws.org In Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen, air traffic was paralysed on Friday. At the same time, strikes continued by workers in municipal public services in Leipzig and Frankfurt.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Alabama man froze to death after police shackled and left his naked body inside a "frigid environment" for hours. wsws.org The family of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, a 33-year-old white man who was tortured for two weeks inside the Walker County jail before succumbing to his injuries, is suing over a dozen jail staff in connection with the death.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Ford agrees to card check procedure to allow UAW to organize new Michigan battery plant. wsws.org In the move towards electrification, Ford and other US automakers are relying on the complicity of the UAW, which has shown it is willing to agree to substandard agreements in exchange for expanding its dues base.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Australian union halts Gold-Tweed Coast bus strikes to try to impose sellout deal with Kinetic. wsws.org The TWU's no-strike pledge is an attempt to demobilise and shut down the discontent among bus workers.

WSWS (2023-02-18). 1,000 Legal Aid workers in New York City hold walkout in contract struggle. wsws.org Facing staggering workloads and grossly inferior pay, Legal Aid workers in New York City voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Amazon workers protest plans to close Shakopee sorting facility in Minnesota. wsws.org There is anger and opposition among Amazon workers over the impending closure of the Shakopee MSP5 warehouse, expressed in a February 12 protest.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Australia: Socialist Alliance NSW election campaign has nothing to do with socialism. wsws.org The pseudo-left party is burying the major issues facing working people, including war and the disastrous "let it rip" COVID policies.

WSWS (2023-02-18). The East Palestine rail disaster and the case for workers' power. wsws.org More disasters and more cover-ups are inevitable as long as social decision-making is left in the hands of a tiny capitalist oligarchy.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Biden invited to visit Pacific in escalating diplomatic offensive against China. wsws.org Biden's foreshadowed attendance at the Pacific Islands Forum would be the first by a sitting US president and a major step-up in direct US presence in the region.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Death toll tops 45,000 in Turkish-Syrian earthquake. wsws.org Amid this preventable social catastrophe, with many thousands of people still under the rubble, the Erdoğan government is seeking to cover up its responsibility and normalize life.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs forms far-right "stormtrooper" brigades. wsws.org The newly created "stormtrooper" brigades will include the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion and be tasked with "liberating" all of Ukraine from Russian forces.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Why the US media is silent on Seymour Hersh's Nord Stream bombing revelations. wsws.org If the US media now joins the Biden administration's silence on the Nord Stream bombings, it is because they too have been exposed by Hersh's revelations.

WSWS (2023-02-18). An exhibition in Berlin: German artist George Grosz in the Soviet Union in 1922. wsws.org In the course of his stay in Moscow and Petrograd, Grosz took part in celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the October Revolution and also attended sessions of the Fourth Congress of the Comintern.

WSWS (2023-02-18). Canadian government secretly arrogated new powers to invoke the anti-democratic Emergencies Act. wsws.org Canada's Liberal government secretly "reinterpreted"—in reality rewrote—the Emergencies Act to arrogate authoritarian powers. It did so on the basis of a secret legal opinion that even the Clerk of the Privy Council cautioned was "vulnerable to challenge."

Chris Hedges (2023-02-17). William Shakespeare and the politics of the 21st Century. therealnews.com

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio: A hell of Wall Street's making. therealnews.com It's been nearly two weeks since the catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in northeast Ohio thrust the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area into a non-stop waking nightmare. It will take weeks, months, if not years to appraise the damage of this train derailment on the population, on the rail workers and first responders, and on the environment. While corporate spokespeople and many in the media try to paint this tragedy as some freak accident, we know better… We know better because we have been listening to railroad workers. In this urgent mini-cast, we discuss the nightmar…

María Artigas, Sato Díaz (2023-02-17). Striking Spanish doctors suspect a plot to privatize healthcare. therealnews.com Every Wednesday since Nov. 2022, over 1,000 healthcare workers in Madrid have staged walkouts in protest of working conditions which they say undermine their ability to provide proper care and threaten patient health. The striking physicians are demanding at least 10 minutes to see each patient in general medicine, and at least 15 minutes for pediatric patients. Deteriorating conditions are certainly linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but doctors also suspect that the state may be intentionally undermining the public healthcare system in order to introduce privatized healthcare. This video is part of…

Laith Fadel (2023-02-17). Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Bid: Can She Win? america.cgtn.com Nikki Haley, the former U.S. governor of South Carolina, has announced she is running for president in 2024 as a Republican primary candidate. She previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The 51-year-old Haley will challenge her former boss President Donald Trump, who is 76. …

_____ (2023-02-17). China, Iran and Russia lay the foundations for a multipolar world. journal-neo.org After Mikhail Ulyanov, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna, pointed out the creation of a new triangle in international diplomacy by China, Iran and Russia at the end of 2022, special attention was paid everywhere to this political formation. Interest in this circumstance has further increased following the productive …

_____ (2023-02-17). The ROK has begun to "pay the Vietnamese bills" journal-neo.org On February 7, 2023 a very significant event occurred, in the author's opinion. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Nguyen Thi Thanh, a Vietnamese woman seeking compensation from the ROK government. Nguyen claimed that she lost five family members and suffered gunshot wounds herself when members of the Republic of Korea's 2nd …

_____ (2023-02-17). Australians Aren't Allowed to Know if There Are American Nukes in Australia. strategic-culture.org The US government is permitted to have nuclear weapons in Australia. What's more, Australians are not permitted to know whether or not this is happening. What's more, not even Australia's elected senators are permitted to know whether this is happening. It's assumed to be none of Australia's business whether there are foreign nuclear weapons in Australia.

_____ (2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, Residents Demand Answers After Release of Toxic Chemicals. strategic-culture.org Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, packed a town hall meeting Wednesday night to demand answers about the ongoing health risks facing their community after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train on February 3 and the decision by railroad and government authorities to deliberately release and burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars days later.

_____ (2023-02-17). Nord Stream Sabotage Backfires With Historic Demolition of U.S. Image and Lies Over Ukraine War. strategic-culture.org Washington is a war-criminal state par excellence along with its European Quislings. | The Hersh report is a devastating revelation of U.S. and NATO international terrorism as well as Western media complicity. It exposes the lawlessness of U.S. government, the total disregard by Washington for its so-called European allies, the supine nature of European governments, Germany in particular, and the real geopolitical reasons behind the war in Ukraine, and subsequently the shocking servility of Western media in refusing to cover what is an astounding act of criminality. | This is an explosive story in more ways than…

_____ (2023-02-17). Scholz's Judgement Under the Spotlight Now Over Nord Stream Bombs. But What About Bojo? strategic-culture.org Make yourself useful to a corrupt leader who has the morals of a sewer rat and then name your price in the form of a top job as payment. | As the world holds its breath and gasps at the news that Germany has been egregiously used as America's pawn in a sick power game which is filling the coffers of U.S. companies and making Joe Biden's buddies in the military industry billionaires, many will reflect on the judgement of Olaf Scholz and ask whether he is fit to be the German chancellor. He may have known about Biden's plan to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines which would guarantee that Germany would not only throw…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-17). Juan Gonzalo Angel Restrepo. colombiareports.com Juan Gonzalo Angel is an alleged money launderer and a former director of Pablo Escobar's foundation "Medellin Sin Tugurios," which constructed the neighborhood with the drug lord's name. Angel and…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-17). Luis Guillermo Angel Restrepo, a.k.a. "Guillo" colombiareports.com Luis Guillermo Angel, a.k.a. "Guillo," is a former Medellin Cartel pilot and one of Colombia's main drug traffickers, according to a 2021 counternarcotics investigation by the National Police. Guillo began…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-17). Spanish PR firm helping Colombia's drug traffickers and money launderers. colombiareports.com Former Medellin Cartel members and money launderers from Colombia hired a Spanish PR to erase publications about their ties to late drug lord Pablo Escobar and former President Alvaro Uribe…

Aleks Wansbrough (2023-02-17). What would Marx make of ChatGPT? greenleft.org.au Is ChatGPT a challenge to humanity? For Aleks Wansbrough, ultimately, it is the product of human beings, reflecting and refracting current social relations.

Ali Abunimah (2023-02-17). Arrest of Palestine activist was unlawful, Berlin court rules. electronicintifada.net Authorities must drop all other cases, stop banning solidarity protests, campaigners demand.

Allen Forrest (2023-02-17). Terrible Solutions to Nonexistent Problems. dissidentvoice.org

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Opposing the Climate Inquisition. americanthinker.com Climate alarmists falsely claim to uphold the sanctity of scientific integrity while simultaneously violating the scientific method.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Constant Government Lies Spark Resistance Movements. americanthinker.com The government has noticed that the people have noticed that its ranks are filled with self-serving propagandists and liars.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). First, They Came for the Confederates…. americanthinker.com A war on American history is a war on us all.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Impeaching Mayorkas is a Waste of Time. americanthinker.com Look to Mayorkas's boss, and his border-czar sidekick.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Meeting Military Recruitment Goals. americanthinker.com Recruitment will again be strong only when we return to the principles that made us the world power that defeated the Axis forces of World War II.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Zuckerberg's Meta Hit with €390 Million Fine for Ignoring Privacy Rules. americanthinker.com Will it lead to improved protections for social media users?>

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Biden installed: What could possibly go wrong? americanthinker.com Apparently, quite a bit.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). ChatGPT and automated propaganda. americanthinker.com We can be thankful to chatbots for making the problem abundantly clear: that politics today is driven by mindless online mobs.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). German pupils and educators suffer in the name of 'multiculturalism'. americanthinker.com To echo Hillary Clinton's Gaddafi boast: "diversity" came, it saw, and the German school system died.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). If climate change is so dangerous, why don't environmentalists try this solution? americanthinker.com No, it's not nuclear, but it's still cleaner than oil and gas.

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Looking for a cabinet member named Pete. americanthinker.com Who knew that President Biden would have a problem with his Secretary of Transportation?

americanthinker (2023-02-17). Trump uses Nikki Haley to attack Nikki Haley. americanthinker.com The Trump campaign's email pulls no punches.

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-17). The Heat: Pakistan Facing Major Challenges. america.cgtn.com Pakistan is facing challenges on multiple fronts: economic, political and security. Pakistan is running out of financial reserves and reaching out to the International Monetary Fund. A meeting, last week, failed to reach an agreement to revive the stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. But both …

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-17). Soros' Strong Support Of Lula Discredits The Brazilian Leader's Multipolar Credentials. thealtworld.com

Anish R M (2023-02-17). Indonesian court convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans. peoplesdispatch.org The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates…

Anish R M (2023-02-17). Indonesian courts convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans. peoplesdispatch.org The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates…

Ann Brown (2023-02-17). Human Rights Advocate Says State Department Rescinded His Nomination For Criticizing Israel. moguldom.com President Joe Biden pulled his pick for a post over tweets deemed antisemitic after the U.S. State Department rescinded the nomination of James Cavallaro to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS), an international organization founded in 1948 for …

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). Battle For Ugledar: Russian Forces Lost Initiative On Battlefield (Videos 18+). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The town of Ugledar became one of the bloodiest battlefields on the Donbass front lines. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have focused their main forces on the western and eastern outskirts of the city in an attempt to prevent their encirclement. | To the south of Ugledar, the Russian military is holding its stronghold in the town of Pavlovka, while heavily shelling the Ukrainian stronghold and encircling the city. Russian forces are already holding control of the area of the so-called "dacha…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). CNN Is Alarmed at Americans' Soaring Distrust of News-Media. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). EU Prepares New Sanctions Against Russia And Iran While Both Countries Advance Military Cooperation. southfront.org Illustrative ImageAlthough new European sanctions may bring some damage, especially to Iran, they could also backfire as the previous ones have and may end up boosting Eurasian integration. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on February 15, called on EU member states to adopt yet another sanctions package (the 10th one) against Russia, this time also including Iranian companies. The new sanctions are…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). Europe And The Syndrome 2023: People Against Power. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by Piero Messina | There is an underground tide shaking Europe: from France to Italy, from Great Britain to Portugal. After bowing their heads for two and a half years, accepting limitations of freedom and "digital" constraints at the time of the Covid pandemic, European citizens are now taking to the streets and protesting. | In France, President Macron's proposal to rewrite the rules for retiring is contested. In Paris, the protest of the Yellow Vests forgotten, now it is…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). Losses Of Wagner PMC Amid Military Logistics Issues — Appeals, Video. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Several videos of Wagner fighters addressing the Russian military and political leadership were recently shared online. | In one of the videos, artillerymen of the Wagner PMC appealed to the Russian Ministry of Defense: "We are members of the artillery unit of the Wagner PMC. Every day we carry out complex combat missions and cover our assault groups. | At the moment, we are completely cut off from the supply of ammunition. Right now, there is an acute shortage of ammunition for howitzers, 152 mm D-1…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). North Korea's New ICBMs Deter Another US Aggression. southfront.org Click to see full-size imageUnfortunately, the ability to turn America into a giant radioactive glass desert is the only way to ensure the belligerent thalassocracy will think twice before attacking. And the American people should hold their political elites accountable for such a state of affairs. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | North Korea's portrayal in the mainstream media is unflattering, to say the least. However, underestimating Pyongyang's growing capabilities is w…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-17). US Uses UFO Psyop To Hide Crimes And Advance Military Agenda. southfront.org Click to see full-size imageRumors about UFOs generate collective panic, distracting the population and convincing public opinion to support military projects. | Written by The strategies used by the US to distract public opinion seem increasingly stupid. Now, Washington is resorting to science fiction mechanisms, promoting the narrative of "UFO attacks". The reaso…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). Footage From Poland Reveals Exact Version Of Bradley IFVs U.S. Sent To Ukraine. southfront.org M2A2 Bradley IFV assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, conduct a river crossing mission with Polish troops at Buchierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 10, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo, by Sgt. Andres Chandler) | On February 16, video footage surfaced online showing a train in Poland carrying dozens of American-made M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) which are destined for Ukraine. | Some 60 Bradley IFVs were deliver…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). France Supplied Fifth Generation Akeron MP Anti-Tank Guided Missiles To Ukraine In Secret. southfront.org The firing of an Akeron MP anti-tank guided missile. By Wikimedia user (GuillaumeFrantz). | France has supplied fifth generation Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to Ukraine in secret, Jean-Louis Thiériot, a member of the French Parliament's Defense Commission, revealed in an interview with According to the French MP, an unspecified number of Akeron MP missiles were suppl…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). France To Deliver First Batch Of AMX-10 RC Wheeled Tank Destroyers To Ukraine — Report. southfront.org A French AMX-10 RC seen here in Paris after the parade on July 14, 2021. By Wikimedia user (Kevin.B) | The first batch of AMX-10 RC wheeled tank destroyers are en route to Ukraine from France, the

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). FSB Thwarted ISIS Terror Plot Targeting Chemical Facility In Russia's Kaluga (18+ Video). southfront.org ROSTOV-ON-DON REGION, RUSSIA — JULY 15, 2019: Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers detain two members of a cell of the Islamic State terrorist organization (banned in Russia). Video screen grab/ Russian Federal Security Service/TASS. | On February 17, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had thwarted a plot by ISIS targeting a chemical facility in the Kaluga Region. | In a statement, the security service said that the two terrorists responsible for the terro…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). Hezbollah Leader Warns U.S. Against Creating Chaos In Lebanon, Says Israel Will Pay. southfront.org Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah during his televised speech on February 16. | Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah has warned the United States against creating chaos in Lebanon, saying that the retaliation of his group would be "unimaginable". | Speaking on February 16 at a ceremony that was organized to commemorate Hezbollah's late commanders, Sheikh Ragheb Harb, Sayyed Abbas Al-Moussawi and Hajj Imad Mughniyeh, Nasrallah said that whoever "pushes…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). Iraqi Airstrikes On Kirkuk Hideout Leaves Three ISIS Terrorists Dead (Video). southfront.org Iraqi Air Force F-16s during a training sortie on July 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) | On February 17, Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) fighter jets targeted a hideout of ISIS located in the Hamrin mountain chain in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk with several airstrikes. | The Iraqi Security Media Cell said in a statement that the IQAF carried out the airstrikes in coordination with the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency. According to the cell, at least three terrorists were killed in the…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-17). Kiev Forces Lose More Equipment To Russian Lancet Drones (Videos). southfront.org ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | Between February 11 and 17, Russian news sources shared several videos of recent pinpoint strikes with Lancet loitering munitions on Kiev forces in the Russian special military operation zone. | The strikes targeted an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer, a 2A36 Giatsint-B towed 152 mm howitzer, a 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled 122 mm howitzer, a BM-21 Grad 122 mm multiple rocket launcher, a BMK-200 tugboat and two unidentified main battle tanks.

Anonymous765 (2023-02-17). Hundreds Of Civilians Held In Bakhmut. southfront.org |

Antonio Maestre (2023-02-17). Nord Stream 2, las conspiraciones, el periodismo y el sesgo de confirmación. globalizacion.ca Antonio Maestre desgrana en este artículo las claves por las que no considera veraz el texto de Seymour Hersh. Así voló EE.UU. Nord Stream 2. Es la entrada que Seymour Hersh escribe en su blog en la que acusaba a…

Anya Parampil (2023-02-17). How Nick Fuentes dashed Joe Kent's congressional hopes, delighting Democrats. thegrayzone.com Far-right agitator Nick Fuentes was responsible for tanking the congressional campaign of Trump-endorsed candidate Joe Kent, a former U.S. Green Beret and Gold Star Spouse. Kent ran in a swing district in Washington State. After tarnishing Kent's reputation from the perspective of liberal voters by slapping him with his toxic endorsement, Fuentes worked to undermine MAGA support for the candidate by labeling him a CIA plant. Fuentes launched a website dedicated to smearing Kent that was even boosted by The …

Arjae Red (2023-02-17). Protests demand U.S. military out of the Philippines. workers.org U.S. Secretary of Defense, and former Raytheon board member, Lloyd Austin visited the Philippines, where he met with President Ferdinant Marcos Jr. on Feb. 1 to announce the expansion of the U.S. military presence there, from five to nine bases. The expansion and establishment of these bases are allowed under . . . |

Bethany Rielly (2023-02-17). British weapons corporations race to establish weapons factories in Ukraine. peoplesworld.org LONDON—British arms giants are reportedly discussing plans to set up shop in Ukraine. Chief executives are said to be meeting with their counterparts in Kiev to discuss starting joint ventures, according to reports in the British newspaper The Telegraph. The weapons execs have traveled there with a view of setting up partnerships with Ukrainian companies …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-17). Australia's B-52 nuclear weapons problem. greenleft.org.au Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong told Senate estimates that she was happy to defer to Washington on whether or not the B52s stationed in Australia would carry nuclear weapons. Binoy Kampmark reports.

Brandon Chew (2023-02-17). Another Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derails in Michigan. peoplesworld.org VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.—A train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 16 in an area west of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. One of the train's cars contained hazardous materials. As of 7: 30 p.m. on Thursday, police said no hazardous materials have been released as a result of the derailment. U.S. Rep. Debbie …

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-17). The Long Journey Home: Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places. indybay.org BLACK MESA, Arizona — Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places for its coal mining, a tool of genocide, oppression and relocation. Southern Illinois University still has several million artifacts stolen from Black Mesa by Peabody Coal, some dating back 8,000 years.

Brian Mier (2023-02-17). US Lawfare and the Destabilization of Latin America. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish articles that are over two weeks old. However, an exception is being made in this case as the article remains as important today as it was at the time of its publication. | By Brian Mier — Jan 25, 2023 | Brazil-based reporter and author Brian Mier outlines the strategy of lawfare and how it has been used in Latin America, particularly in the Lava Jato investigation. | "Lawfare is the use of the law as a weapon of war, and it is the newest characteristic of 21st Century Combat," Colonel Charles Dunlap | Lawfare is the weaponized use of the law to anni…

Brittani Banks (2023-02-17). Humanity's Secret War Against the Environment, Ourselves, and Our Children. independentmediainstitute.org There is a conflict between ecocentric people struggling for freedom, and anthropocentric people threatening that freedom. This conflict, which happens beneath the surface of most media, constitutes a "secret war" for what the future of Earth will be. This secret war involves groups of people across the world using ecocidal pro-growth and inequitable family policies, …

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-17). You Have To Be Trusted By The People That You Lie To: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: The widespread refusal to accept that the US government bombed …

cameron orr (2023-02-17). Marxist IQ: Black history is U.S. history. cpusa.org We are celebrating Black History Month at a time when forces of racism and fascism, led by a few Republican governors, are attempting to erase Black history from the history of the United States. Legislation banning the teaching of Critical Race Theory in schools, along with campaigns to remove books dealing with racism from …

Chase Castor (2023-02-17). On the Line: Defending Housing in the Heartland. progressive.org In recent years, a tenants rights coalition in Kansas City has won more accountability for landlords and more power for tenants—including a Tenants Bill of Rights and a new office in city hall.

Clara West (2023-02-17). Claudia Jones: The Communist Black woman feared by the FBI. peoplesworld.org Claudia Jones (1915—1964), an Afro-Caribbean woman born in Port of Spain, British West Indies (Trinidad), was a Communist activist in the U.S., holding several responsible positions within the Communist Party and for its publications until her deportation in 1955 to Great Britain. There, based in London, she played a leading role in the West Indian …

Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-02-17). Earthquake Response Turkey; Husseini on Pandemic Origins & US Biowarfare; ILWU10 For Mumia. indybay.org Pacifica's CRD: Earthquake Response in Turkey; Sam Husseini on Pandemic Origins and US Biowarfare; Union Fights for Freedom for Mumia; Death Penalty Abolitionists in Texas Speak Out…

Cristina Escobar (2023-02-17). What Is Salma Hayek Doing in the New 'Magic Mike'? (REVIEW). latinorebels.com Essentially, Salma Hayek Pinault is in 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' to give feminist cover to a debatable enterprise—while enjoying every minute of the spectacle. And there is something satisfying about watching Hayek Pinault take on the Richard Gere role in 'Pretty Woman.'

Dana Drugmand (2023-02-17). Court hears appeal in Canadian youth climate lawsuit. nationofchange.org The case requests a court order declaring the government's conduct as unconstitutional and mandating the government implement a science-based climate recovery plan to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions according to its fair share.

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-17). Former Top JP Morgan Executive Jes Staley's Emails Released Showing Links To Jeffrey Epstein. moguldom.com An unredacted lawsuit claims that a former top J.P. Morgan executive had a "profound" friendship with the disgraced pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, sharing emails coded "Snow White" that referred to sex with underage girls. Epstein operated a sex trafficking ring on his private island in the Virgin Islands. He died in a New York jail …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-17). Blinken Might Meet With China's FM at Munich Conference Amid Balloon Tensions. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken might meet with his Chinese counterpart this week at the Munich Security Conference, which will be held from Friday to Sunday. Blinken canceled a planned trip to China after the Pentagon announced a Chinese balloon was floating over the continental United States. Blinken called the incident a "clear violation of …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-17). The US May Have Shot Down a Small Hobby Balloon With a Sidewinder Missile. news.antiwar.com

David Cronin (2023-02-17). Qatargate causes headaches for Israel lobby. electronicintifada.net European Parliament chief seems to have pulled plug on launch of alliance supporting Abraham Accords.

David Miller (2023-02-17). Canadian Government Partners With Israel Lobby to Delete Pro-Palestinian Accounts. mintpressnews.com Recently, Canadian government officials with strong ties to Israel summoned Twitter executives to Washington D.C., where they demanded Palestinian-Canadian Laith Marouf be removed from the platform. With the precedent set, Marouf is unlikely to be the last to fall foul of this group.

Dean Baker (2023-02-17). The $119 Billion Spent on Food Stamps Last Year Was 1.9 Percent of Federal Spending, but You All Knew That, Right? cepr.net In a lengthy piece on Republican proposals for cutting the food stamp program, the Washington Post found room to tell us that we spent $119 billion on food stamps last year, and it did not find any room to put this figure in a context that might make it meaningful to its readers. Yeah, $119 …

Dianne Mathiowetz (2023-02-17). Georgia struggle grows to stop Cop City! workers.org Atlanta Feb. 12, 2023 — For weeks following the killing of Forest Defender Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán on Jan. 18 by Georgia State Troopers, during a massive police raid at the site of the proposed "Cop City" urban-warfare training facility, police officials have claimed there was no video of . . . |

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China willing to resume multi dialogues with France: senior diplomat. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Thursday that China is willing to resume the institutional strategic, financial, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges dialogues with France at an early date.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Senior diplomat calls for closer China-France coordination. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat called here on Thursday for closer coordination between China and France to firmly support globalization and multi-polarization, jointly practice multilateralism, safeguard the authority of the United Nations (UN) and the basic norms governing international relations.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). UN chief calls for int'l support for people in quake-stricken Türkiye. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for international support for the people of Türkiye in the wake of massive earthquakes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China makes 'great leap forward' in human rights protection: senior diplomat. ecns.cn Over the past years, China has made "a great leap forward" in protecting all Chinese people's economic, social and cultural rights "in a coordinated manner".

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Int'l Organization for Mediation to facilitate dispute settlement: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Thursday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) will be a global public good for rule of law that will provide a new platform for peaceful resolution of international disputes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Chinese search and rescue teams depart Türkiye amid applause. ecns.cn Two Chinese search and rescue teams departed Türkiye Thursday as their mission to save earthquake survivors came to a close.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China adds two companies to unreliable entities list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday the inclusion of two companies on its unreliable entities list as they sold arms to China's Taiwan region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Impartial, professional investigations into Nord Stream explosions necessary: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that it is necessary to conduct objective, impartial and professional investigations into the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines and hold those responsible to account.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Russia's State Duma adopts draft appeal to UN over Nord Stream blasts investigation. ecns.cn Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, adopted a draft appeal to the United Nations on Thursday, proposing to initiate an investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Wang Yi sends letter to inauguration ceremony of Preparatory Office of IOMed. ecns.cn Wang Yi on Thursday sent a letter to the inauguration ceremony of the Preparatory Office of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), congratulating on the inauguration of the office.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China-U.S. cooperation in line with interests of two peoples: spokesperson. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation is in line with the interests of both the Chinese and U.S. people, and is also important for world economic growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China remains Iran's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years. ecns.cn China has remained Iran's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years as of 2022, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Insurance reforms promote efficient use of medical funds. ecns.cn Healthcare insurance reforms recently adopted by local governments are aimed at promoting efficient use of public medical funds and increasing benefits for people, such as the elderly, who need them the most, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Beijing, Paris agree to advance cooperation. ecns.cn Advancing multilateralism, high-level exchanges and restarting China-France cooperation affected by the COVID-19 epidemic were among the key areas of consensus reached during senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's latest visit to France.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Plan forged for higher product, service quality. ecns.cn Accelerated efforts will be made to improve the overall quality of Chinese products and services, as well as the influence of Chinese brands, by 2025, so as to boost the country's industrial competitiveness for more economic growth.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Top leadership hails victory over COVID. ecns.cn China has secured a major, decisive victory in fighting COVID-19, creating a miracle in the history of human civilization of a country with a vast population successfully prevailing over a pandemic, according to a key meeting of the Communist Party of China on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China achieves major, decisive victory in COVID response: CPC leadership. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee said at a meeting on Thursday that China has achieved a major and decisive victory in its COVID-19 prevention and control since November 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Luojia-3 01 satellite completes key technical tests. ecns.cn The Luojia-3 01 satellite has completed several technical tests, and its multi-mode intelligent remote sensing service capability has reached the expected target, according to Wuhan University.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China, Europe cooperate in satellite-rocket test. ecns.cn A China-Europe joint space mission, Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE), has successfully completed a satellite-rocket test, according to the National Space Science Center (NSSC) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Freight train derails in Michigan. ecns.cn A freight train derailed Thursday morning in the U.S. Midwest state of Michigan, and police said there are no reported injuries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Scientists develop drill-like seed carrier to promote afforestation. ecns.cn Chinese scientists with their counterparts from the United States have designed a drill-like, self-burying carrier that can significantly increase the success rate of aerial seeding in afforestation.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Japan's new H3 rocket fails to lift off: JAXA. ecns.cn Japan's space agency said Friday the new flagship H3 rocket failed to lift off as scheduled on the day due to an ignition failure.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). China's rescue team returns after successful Türkiye mission. ecns.cn China's rescue team, together with rescuers from Hong Kong, left Türkiye on Thursday night local time after completing its mission in Türkiye's earthquake zone, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). IMF: China to be largest global growth contributor. ecns.cn China is likely to become the largest contributor to world growth in 2023 without driving up global inflation, an official at the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). China's sanctions on U.S. arms dealers 'normal law enforcement action': official. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the action of adding two U.S. companies that sold arms to China's Taiwan region onto the unreliable entities list and taking corresponding measures is a normal law enforcement action.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). China's top court issues guideline on environmental protection. ecns.cn China's top court issued a guideline on Friday aiming to help the country achieve its climate targets of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and realizing carbon neutrality before 2060 through legal services.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Concerned residents demand answers after toxic Ohio train derailed. ecns.cn Residents crowded in a high school gym in a Wednesday meeting with officials, demanding answers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Archaeologists report new finds at kiln site in northwest China. ecns.cn Archaeologists exploring a porcelain kiln site that dates back to the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227) have made major progress, including new finds, in Helan Mountain, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Freight train derails in Detroit. ecns.cn A freight train derails in Van Buren Township, the southwestern part of the Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan, U.S., Feb. 16, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). 4,000-year-old stone city discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 16, 2023 shows a 4,000-year-old stone city of the Neolithic site discovered in Xing County of Lvliang City, north China's Shanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Chinese rescue team returns after completing mission. ecns.cn Sixteen members of the Blue Sky Rescue Team arrived at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport on Thursday. One survivor was rescued, and the bodies of 10 victims were found in a 38,000-square-meter search area in Türkiye.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Scenery of half frozen Ranwu Lake. ecns.cn Picturesque winter scenery of a half frozen Ranwu Lake surround by snow-covered mountain in the distance, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 16. 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-17). Mysterious natural scenery of Lugu Lake in Sichuan. ecns.cn Tourists take a tour on an island in the Lugu Lake, Yanyuan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 16, 2023.

Editor (2023-02-17). Gerardo Hernández on the resilience and continuity of the Cuban revolution. mronline.org Cuba today is facing one of its toughest tests. It has been under a U.S. financial and trade embargo for over six decades, and in the past year has suffered catastrophic environmental disasters with Hurricane Ian and the fire at the Matanzas fuel facility. In spite of this, the Cuban people continue to resist and defend their revolution.

Editor (2023-02-17). Inside Latin America's new currency plan, with Ecuador's presidential candidate Andrés Arauz. mronline.org Ecuadorian economist and former presidential candidate Andrés Arauz explains Latin America's attempt to create a new currency and regional financial architecture, to challenge the "hegemonic, neo-colonial" U.S. dollar-dominated system..

Editor (2023-02-17). Uproar as Starmer bans Corbyn from standing as Labour candidate at next election. mronline.org Campaigners slam the move: 'Labour does not belong to one man but to its members'.

Editor (2023-02-17). NYT Book Review in Denial on Japanese Persecution in World War II. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-17). Sanders Excoriates 'Unprecedented' Greed of Big Pharma During Pandemic. scheerpost.com The senator asked if it is "morally acceptable that tens of thousands of people die each year in this country because they cannot afford the medicine their doctors prescribe, while at the same time, the drug companies make billions of dollars in profits."

Editor (2023-02-17). Shakespeare and the Politics of the 21st Century | The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-17). The Specter of 'Woke Communism'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-17). The US Is Sending Its Worst Down to Mexico. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-17). William Astore: Enough is Enough. scheerpost.com

Eric A. Gordon (2023-02-17). Colombia: Fear of war dominates an Afro-Colombian conclave in their 'territorio'. peoplesworld.org This is the second in a three-part series by People's World reporter Eric Gordon, who recently returned from Colombia after touring with a Witness for Peace delegation. Part 1 can be read here. BUENOS AIRES, Colombia — As stipulated in the 1991 Constitution, which for the first time recognized Afro-Colombians and Indigenous peoples as Colombian …

Fight Back (2023-02-17). SDS denounces U of MN administration response to rally for abortion access. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the University of Minnesota chapter of Students for a Democratic Society | On February 14, Students for a Democratic Society held our Valentine's Day Rally outside Morrill Hall to demand immediate action from President Gabel and the University administration on students' demands for increased abortion access on campus. In response to students exercising our right to protest, administration locked the doors to Morrill Hall and placed armed UMPD officers inside the entrance. | Administration's response to this demonstration calling for greater…

Gabriel Vera Lopes (2023-02-17). Tax haven investment fund charges Cuba for alleged debt from 1980s. peoplesdispatch.org Judge Sara Cockerill of the commercial division of England's High Court will have to decide in the coming weeks whether the investment fund CRF I Limited has standing to collect from the Cuban National Bank (BNC) and the state of Cuba. The legal dispute involves the fund, which is based in a tax haven and acquired Cuban debt securities in 2019, and, on the other side, the Cuban government itself, which accuses the alleged creditor of bad faith. | The magistrate's decision will respond to the lawsuit initiated by CRF I Ltd. in February 2020 in the London courts against the Cuban state. The court case ended its ora…

Global Research News (2023-02-17). Selected Articles: Post COVID mRNA Vaccination: Immune System Dysfunction, Neuropathic Symptoms. globalresearch.ca By Why does Eric Clapton's story matter? He may have been injured by two doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, but this is not …

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infobrics (2023-02-17). Moldova's "football plot" highlights ridiculousness of anti-Russia hysteria. infobrics.org Maia Sandu deepens authoritarianism in Moldova.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). China-Iran Ties On the Right Side of History. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) held a welcoming ceremony for Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, February 14, 2023 The three-day state visit by Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi to China on February 14-16 is a landmark event affecting regional politics and…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Discussions in the Latin American Left. libya360.wordpress.com Claudio Katz Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) A leftist alternative is indispensable to overcome the tepidity of current progressivism, but this option will only emerge by exposing the necessary criticisms of the inconsistency of this space. The future of the region does not depend…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Iran-China Strategic Plans Go Full Throttle. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Raisi's visit to Beijing, the first for an Iranian president in 20 years, represents Tehran's wholesale 'Pivot to the East' and China's recognition of Iran's centrality to its BRI plans. The visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Beijing and his face-to- face meeting with counterpart Xi Jinping is a groundbreaking affair in more…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Irvin Jim: "The Time Has Come, Justice Must Prevail, Mumia Abu-Jamal Must Be Set Free" libya360.wordpress.com Irvin Jim (From February 16 to March 16, trade unions and people's movements across the world are organizing a campaign to demand the release of US political prisoner, militant and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, who has been in prison for over 41 years. The global action comes at a time when his defense is mounting a…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). "Justice Must Prevail": A Global Call for Freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch (Photo: The Campaign to Bring Mumia Home) A month-long solidarity campaign has been launched to demand the release of political prisoner and revolutionary Mumia Abu-Jamal just weeks before a court ruling in the US will determine if he will be granted a new trial, following decades of persecution The decades-long struggle for the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Norway's Atonement for Nord Stream Sabotage. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Famous American journalist Seymour Hersh exposes the sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines by the US and Norway in Sept 2022 The meeting of the defence ministers of the Pentagon's Ukraine Defence Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format in Brussels on January 14 failed to make any major announcement on the supply…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Russia and the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism: The End of the Western Dictate. libya360.wordpress.com On February 16, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion, titled "Russia and the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism: The End of the Western Dictate?" The problem of global equality and the right to development is one of the key issues in modern world politics and economics. The gap between North and South, between the collective West…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). South America in Dispute: The New Commodity Wars. libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. Image: Peru Protests | Misión de Solidaridad Internacional y DDHH The recent declarations of Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command, show the reformulation of the Monroe Doctrine in terms of the strategic rethinking required to contain the improbable expansion of China and the military power that would guarantee the global…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Statement by Vassily Nebenzia on the Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 2202 and the Implementation of the Minsk Agreement. libya360.wordpress.com Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Anniversary of the Security Council Resolution Approving the Package of Measures to Implement the Minsk Agreements Madam President, Eight years ago, on February 17, 2015, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2202, which approved the Package of Measures to Implement the Minsk…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). The Peruvian State Must Be Investigated for Crimes Against Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com The International Mission of Solidarity and Human Rights has released its preliminary report on Peru. Anti-coup demonstrations have continued since the coup against President Pedro Castillo on December 7, 2022. Faced with repeated denouncements of human rights violations, and in response to a request for observation and verification by numerous Peruvian civil society organizations and human rights…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-17). Will Washington's Africa Strategy Succeed? libya360.wordpress.com Salman Rafi Sheikh There is hardly any doubt that the African continent holds immense political and economic significance for the people of the continent and for extra-regional states. It is rich in natural resources and will have one quarter of the world's population by 2050. But within a global context marked by extremely heightened tensions,…

Irvin Jim (2023-02-17). We firmly believe that the time has come that justice must prevail and Mumia Abu-Jamal must be set free: Irvin Jim writes to US judge. peoplesdispatch.org On behalf of hundreds of thousands of Metalworkers in South Africa, who know both the bitter taste of injustice and the undying hope for freedom, we call on you Judge Lucretia Clemons to do the right thing and free comrade Mumia Abu-Jamal, writes NUMSA General Secretary Irvin Jim…

It's Going Down (2023-02-17). DIY or DIE?: In Conversation with Scott Branson on Creating Points of Encounter. itsgoingdown.org photo: Kit O'Connell On this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we speak with long-time organizer and anarchist, Scott Branson, author of the new book, Practical Anarchism. We talk about the book, our day to day relationships, and what we can do daily to live our politics. Moreover, we discuss culture and the various…

Jacob Andrewartha (2023-02-17). Blak Sovereign Movement given a boost by Senator Lidia Thorpe. greenleft.org.au Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara Senator Lidia Thorpe should be congratulated for putting a Treaty with First Nations people on the political agenda. Progressives need to support that campaign, argue Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton.

JANET (2023-02-17). Haiti forum denounces U.S. occupation. iacenter.org By Dave Welsh February 15, 2023 Berkeley, California Haiti was the focus of the Feb. 4 revival of the Peace and Freedom Party's monthly political meetings, held here at the Starry Plough Irish Pub revolutionary pub. Pro-Aristide demonstrator in Haiti in early March 2004, protesting the Feb. 29 coup and facing the assault rifle of a U.S. soldier. (Photo: Haiti Information Project) Pierre Labossiere, co-founder of the Haiti Action Committee, was first to speak at the meeting, saying, "The so-called 'gangs' sowing terror in Haiti today are really paramilitary death squads, allied with the Haitian National Police. Ha…

JANET (2023-02-17). Workers in France ponder how to defeat pension cutbacks. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel February 16, 2023 Public opinion polls show a massive rejection of the government's plan to "reform" France's pension system. President Emmanuel Macron means to increase the age workers may retire from 62 to 64 and increase the qualification for a full pension from 42 years to 43 years worked. His plan would make it harder for workers who hold a harsh, difficult job to qualify for needed special treatment and make it much harder for women to qualify for a full pension. Macron's government claims the French pension system is in financial distress and that expenses must be cut. A team of French economi…

Jeff Abbott (2023-02-17). The Other Americans: Honduras Gives Mixed Signals on Investigating its Own Corruption. progressive.org The country's new president has promised to work with the United Nations to establish an anti-corruption commission, with the United States offering support. But experts have questions.

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-17). Future privatisations likely under the NSW Coalition. greenleft.org.au More privatisations of public assets are in store for New South Wales as Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to rule out more sell-offs. Jim McIlroy reports.

Juan Cole (2023-02-17). No, Mike Pompeo, God doesn't Want the Palestinians to be Ethnically Cleansed and Shot down like Dogs. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a podcast interview in which he said that Israel has a "biblical right" to the Palestinian West Bank, to which he referred as "Judea and Samaria," and is not "an occupying nation." So reports Chris McGreal for The Guardian.. Pompeo defended the Trump …

KATIE (2023-02-17). Israeli repression tech is a threat to the world, not just Palestinians. bdsmovement.net

Kenny Stancil (2023-02-17). 'Race to the bottom': GOP has introduced 72 educational gag orders so far in 2023. nationofchange.org "They have outdone one another in a race to the bottom, finding new, more extreme, and more conspiratorial ways to impose censorious government dictates on teaching and learning."

Kevin Gosztola (2023-02-17). Unauthorized Disclosure: Ollie Vargas. thedissenter.org Ollie Vargas, a contributor to Kawsachun News and co-host of Latin America Review, returns to discuss violence in Peru since the coup.

krish-rad_ind (2023-02-17). Seymour Hersh Responds to His Critics. theduran.com

Labor Video Project (2023-02-17). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.

Latino USA (2023-02-17). Portrait Of: Jorge Drexler (A Latino USA Podcast). latinorebels.com Shortly before his huge success at the Latin Grammy last November, Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler stopped by Latino USA's studios in Harlem to talk about some key moments in his life and career—and the unexpected turns that have come along with it.

Lee Camp (2023-02-17). Can The March To World War Three Be Stopped? With David Swanson. mintpressnews.com Author and anti-war activist David Swanson discusses the prospects of peace and the specter of world war three as Russia, China and Iran continue to rise.

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-17). Music, Art and Poetry at Twitter Offices Invite Elon Musk to Go to Mars. indybay.org Poetry, art and concert to "Put Musk on Autopilot to Mars" wakes up quiet Market Street week-end morning.

Leonid Savin (2023-02-17). Eastern Europe In Political And Military Optics (II). thealtworld.com Part 1: | As early as 2023, Poland is Other U.S. partners are also receiving weapons. Poland also bought K2 tanks and K9A1 howitzers from South Korea. According to the contract sign…

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-17). Did the U.S. blow up Nord Stream if there is no media to report it? mronline.org A respected investigative journalist explains how the U.S. sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines. But corporate media working in service to the state ignore the story and endanger the world.

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2023-02-17). The story behind the fiery Ohio train wreck worsens by the day. peoplesworld.org EAST PALESTINE, Ohio—The more people learn about the great freight train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio, the worse the story gets. The controlled burn of toxic chemicals here filled the air the residents breathe and covered the waters in and around town and the soil too with chemicals. Dead fish are floating in the creeks …

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-02-17). Israel widens reach of its racist collective punishment. electronicintifada.net Opposition parties support revoking citizenship from Palestinians accused of "terror."

Media Lens (2023-02-17). "A Beautiful Outpouring of Rage" dissidentvoice.org The 20th anniversary of the illegal, unprovoked US-UK war of aggression on Iraq comes at an awkward time for a UK press currently suppressing the truth of the illegal, provoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's particularly awkward for our fearless watchdogs to recall the great anti-war march of 15 February 2003 when, in 2023, they …

Michael Payne (2023-02-17). The massive roadblocks standing in the way of American greatness. nationofchange.org Can the America of today be considered one of the greatest nations in the world?>

Mickey Z. (2023-02-17). Freedom of Speech Victory in New York State! dissidentvoice.org Last summer, New York's dictator… I mean, governor, Kathy Hochul, signed multiple new laws ostensibly in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. One of the bills related to "online hate" and required social media companies to report "hateful" content. In December 2022, Rumble (the free speech video-sharing platform) sued New York — citing …

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-17). Netanyahu's Six Lies in One Interview. juancole.com Dr Mustafa Fetouri @MFetouri ( Middle East Monitor ) — In his first major international interview since returning to power, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to CNN earlier this month. He demonstrated that he is still a prolific liar misleading the public very deliberately about various policy issues. One thing stood out throughout …

Miguel Enrique Stedile (2023-02-17). Lula and the second progressive wave in Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org This century that has been, and will continue to be for a long time, marked by the geopolitical dispute between the United States' attempt maintain hegemony and China's rise, which is shielded by Russia. Latin America and the Global South, however, occupy a central role because of its resource wealth, which is the object of the desire and greed of "green capitalism". Political control over this territory implies easy access to agricultural products, minerals, and hydrocarbons converted into commodities. | The first progressive wave, which began with the victory of Hugo Chávez in Venezuela in 1998, was characteriz…

Misión Verdad (2023-02-17). Venezuela Opposition Politician María Corina Machado's Ties With Florida Republicans and BOLIVAR Act. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 16, 2023 | The decision of a sector of the Venezuelan opposition, concentrated in the Unitary Platform, to call for primary elections to select the opposition's candidate to run in the upcoming presidential elections has reintroduced some political figures who had lost the presidential race in previous years. | María Corina Machado is one of those politicians. A veteran of the opposition and aligned with the

Misión Verdad (2023-02-17). La arquitectura de la desdolarización. globalizacion.ca La agresiva política estadounidense en contra de Rusia en forma de bloqueo de las reservas de divisas ha obligado a otros países no solo a hablar de desdolarización y trazar diversas ´hojas de ruta ª, sino a actuar de forma realista……

Mothers on the March (2023-02-17). Friday 2/17: 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…

Nadya Williams (2023-02-17). Norway, Nord Stream, and Vietnam: On the hunt for peace in Oslo. peoplesworld.org Forgive the pun, but the irrefutable American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh dropped a bomb in Washington's lap with his Feb. 8 meticulous exposé "How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline." This was something that many felt they already knew, however the forensic details were lacking. But, according to Hersh, a single anonymous inside source …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

NewsOne Staff (2023-02-17). Black History In China: The History Of China's First Black Inhabitants. newsone.com

Nicolás Centurión (2023-02-17). øTierra pa'l que la seca?: Escasea el agua potable en Uruguay. globalizacion.ca Sequía sin precedentes. A Montevideo, la capital uruguaya, le restan menos de 60 días con agua potable, según las autoridades. Otras localidades corren con menos suerte y se llega a la cifra de menos de 10 días para que se…

noreply (2023-02-17). Me On RT Crosstalk Yesterday. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Discussing you all know what.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-17). Syria Held Hostage by the US And Its Allies. orinocotribune.com By B. Nimri Aziz — Feb 13, 2023 | Perhaps the most agonizing experience for a family, for any bystander, even for humanitarian professionals, is a double tragedy—a death or calamity where they are refused access, where they are forced to helplessly witness suffering, unable to offer succor. This is surely what faces millions of able-bodied Syrians today. It affects Syrians within the stricken nation along with their faraway relatives and friends. | Anyone seeing suffering is involuntarily driven forward— to assist. Yet Syrians globally, those most affected by the agonizing images and stories emer…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-17). Taking Down A Fascist: Interview. orinocotribune.com Over two years ago, Lidia Patty Mullisaca of the indigenous Kallawaya nation, in rural La Paz, formally accused the leaders of Bolivia's 2019 coup for terrorism. This lawsuit led to the recent arrest of far-right leader Fernando Camacho. No one coached her. Her decisions hold a mirror to the thinking of Bolivia's masses. Patty was among the Movement toward Socialism (MAS) parliamentarians who fought to preserve their majority through the coup year, when the right declared fraud on spurious evidence, then violently ousted MAS President Evo Morales. According to the Constitution, she was permitted to file the crimi…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-17). The Final Deathblow to Imperialism Will Only Come Under the Leadership of the Organized Colonized Masses. orinocotribune.com By The Black Alliance for Peace — Feb 13, 2023 | The Final Deathblow to Imperialism Will Only Come Under The Leadership of The Organized Colonized Masses | The colonized within the U.S. settler state see more clearly than the privileged the holistic nature of the system as well as the interdependencies between our domestic repression and U.S. wars abroad. Some forces that claim to be anti-war have an unsophisticated understanding of peace. |

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-17). Ali Wazir is free but his struggle continues. peoplesdispatch.org After 26 months of incarceration, Ali Wazir, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, was finally released after getting bail. Wazir has been charged in a number of cases since December 2020 where he made a speech criticizing the Pakistani Army and establishment…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-17). China demands withdrawal of all sanctions on Iran, restoration of Iran nuclear deal. peoplesdispatch.org Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi concluded his three-day state visit to China on Thursday and and issued a joint statement with China emphasizing the need for a multipolar world…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-17). Daily Round-up | Rights groups sue Peru's president for protesters' killings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the rights groups in Peru suing the de facto government, a disaster involving migrants in Libya, Israel passing an amendment to a citizenship law, and teachers protesting education reforms in Greece…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-17). "Justice must prevail": a global call for freedom of US political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. peoplesdispatch.org A month-long solidarity campaign has been launched to demand the release of political prisoner and revolutionary Mumia Abu-Jamal just weeks before a court ruling in the US will determine if he will be granted a new trial, following decades of persecution…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-17). Not an inch back: French workers fight back against Macron's neo-liberal pension reform. peoplesdispatch.org On February 17, France's controversial pension reform bill will likely undergo crucial debates and voting in the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-17). Rights organizations raise deep concern over Indian tax authorities' 'survey' operation on BBC. peoplesdispatch.org The 'survey' operation conducted by the Income Tax Department was condemned by opposition parties, rights bodies and journalists' organizations. It comes barely a month after the BBC aired a controversial two-part documentary on the Gujarat riots of 2002…

Princess Harmony (2023-02-17). Opioid epidemic: Biden's crackdown targets oppressed. workers.org When President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union address in front of Congress Feb. 7, among the many topics he covered, were the opioid and overdose epidemics. He specifically mentioned the proliferation of fentanyl analogues and — with someone heckling him saying it was his fault — his . . . |

R.G. Cravens, Joe Wiinikka-Lydon (2023-02-17). IRF Summit: Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric on Display, McGovern Calls Out Hate. splcenter.org At the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C., last month, summit co-chairs Sam Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett addressed a joint session. Noting the summit's theme, "Religious Freedom for Everybody, Everywhere, All the Time," Brownback characterized his idea of religious freedom as societies allowing "freedom for the soul and respect for each other." But the rhetoric of individuals and groups present at the summit shows how extremists wield the language of religious freedom in a very different way: to oppress others.

Rann Miller (2023-02-17). Opinion: Black Faces In White Spaces Don't Assure Greener Pastures, Look At Tyre Nichols, Cop City. moguldom.com "We need a seat at the table" is a phrase commonly used to indicate how best to eradicate racial injustice. In other words, we need to be in positions of power and influence when decisionmaking conversations impacting Black people happen. That sounds like a reasonable strategy. Representation matters … to an extent. But those tables …

Rebecca Burns (2023-02-17). Enviros Threaten Legal Action If Buttigieg Doesn't Act. levernews.com

rebekah (2023-02-17). The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed is Dangerous. inequality.org

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-02-17). Saturday 3/18: Wai Ola: ªAukele and the Waters of Life. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda, CA 94501…

Rodolfo Bueno (2023-02-17). A dónde conduce la agresividad de Occidente. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos, China y Rusia conforman una triada en la que los dos últimos comparten los mismos intereses geopolíticos y mantienen relaciones sólidas, que les permite defenderse de la política agresiva del primero. | Rusia y China promueven un mundo multipolar…

Roselena Ramirez (2023-02-17). Brazilian Gang Pushing Paraguay on the Verge of a Narco-State Status. america.cgtn.com Drug cartels continue to expand their reach across Latin America. The latest example is Paraguay. Once a relatively quiet country, it has become an international transit hub for drug dealing as foreign crime organizations have settled in and caused chaos. Correspondent Maria Valls reports.

Roselena Ramirez (2023-02-17). Chile's Atacama Desert Transformed in a Discarded Clothing Graveyard. america.cgtn.com Two images that simply don't go together. Mountains of discarded clothing from retailers piled in the middle of the driest desert on Earth. Harris Whitbeck tells us how the Atacama Desert has become a fashion graveyard.

Roselena Ramirez (2023-02-17). Climate Change is Changing the Face of Yellowstone National Park. america.cgtn.com Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the Americas and the largest in the US. For decades, scientists have studied its geysers, many species, and volcanic activity. But now they're closely monitoring something else that's having an impact—climate change. John Zarrella has the story.

Roselena Ramirez (2023-02-17). Colombian Locals Rising Awareness of the Need to Preserve their Biodiversity. america.cgtn.com The Choco rainforest extends from south Panama to northern Ecuador. It's one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Colombia gets the most significant portion of it, and Michelle Begue brings us stories of how locals go the extra mile to protect vulnerable and …

Ryan Black (2023-02-17). Buffalo Tesla Workers Announced A Union Drive. The Next Day They Were Fired. progressivehub.net JEFF SCHUHRKE | IN THESE TIMES…

Ryan Black (2023-02-17). Warren Calls Out Buttigieg And Schumer In Speech Urging Washington Get Tougher on Monopolies. progressivehub.net ERIC CORTELLESSA | TIME…

SAM (2023-02-17). One Donor Funds Both Centrist Dems And Right-Wing Israeli Organizations. progressivehub.net AKELA LACY | THE INTERCEPT…

SAM (2023-02-17). Will The Democratic Party Let Its Constituents Dump Joe Biden? progressivehub.net NATHAN J. ROBINSON | CURRENT AFFAIRS…

Sandra Jones (2023-02-17). Is the right wing 'whitewashing' the history curriculum taught in public schools? nationofchange.org

Sarah Anderson (2023-02-17). In a Harebrained Response to Labor Shortages, Some Lawmakers Want More Child Labor. inequality.org

scorinoco (2023-02-17). Evo Morales Demands US Clarify Ohio Train Derailment and Chemical Spill. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 16, the former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, demanded that US President Joe Biden provide clarification around the freight train derailment in Ohio and the subsequent release of toxic chemicals. Morales also highlighted the environmental danger that this incident represents for not only the US but also the entire world. | "We demand that President Biden explain to the world the causes and consequences of the environmental disaster in Ohio," Morales wrote on Twitter. "The release of industrial quantities of vinyl chloride and deadly chemicals will affect the lives of the people of the Un…

SmartLifeInsurance.com Editorial Board (2023-02-17). Stacking: Insiders Share Benefits, Efficiencies Of Combining Term And Whole Life Insurance Policies. moguldom.com About 56 percent of Black Americans currently have life insurance, and the numbers have been slowly increasing in recent years. However, 75 percent of Black Americans want life insurance, so it's clear that many are still in need of affordable, adequate coverage. On top of the coverage gap, Black Americans have a higher mortality rate …

splcenter (2023-02-17). SPLC wins Anthem Award for story about mistreatment of Black men in immigrant detention. splcenter.org

Staff (2023-02-17). Francisco Sotomayor es el primer genetista e inmunólogo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con apenas 33 años, el Dr. Francisco Sotomayor es el primer profesional formado en Cuba en las especialidades de Genética Clínica e Inmunología, logro que implica muchas horas de estudio, dedicación, pasión y entrega. Qué dirían aquellos que no se cansan de repetir "esta juventud está perdida" ante este entusiasta investigador.

Staff (2023-02-17). øQué pasa después de la universidad?: Los egresados y su servicio social. cubadebate.cu En la fábrica de hormigón de la novela cubana de turno hay mil problemas, robos, discriminación hacia las mujeres, incumplimiento de los planes productivos y también jóvenes "adiestrados". Estos dos muchachos recién graduados de la universidad tienen que pasar su servicio social en esta empresa. Claro, con la llegada de la nueva jefa asumen funciones más acordes a su formación profesional, pero eso es ficción, una novela. øQué pasa en la realidad?.

Staff (2023-02-17). Asociación Hermanos Saíz convoca a participar en el concurso de cartel "Mejor es posible" cubadebate.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz, organización que agrupa a la vanguardia creativa joven de Cuba, convoca a diseñadores, artistas visuales y otros creadores al concurso de carteles "Mejor es posible", como parte de la campaña por las elecciones nacionales que se realizarán el próximo 26 de marzo.

Staff (2023-02-17). ETECSA informa afectación en los servicios móviles. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) informó a través de Twitter que existe una afectación en los servicios móviles. La entidad subraya que se trabaja en la identificación de la falla para lograr "el mas pronto restablecimiento".

Staff (2023-02-17). Las 3 del día: La Editorial El colectivo en FILH 2023 y las noticias de este 16 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Aquí está nuevamente "Las 3 del día", el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. Hoy Thalía Fuentes Puebla trae una entrevista a la Editorial El colectivo en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana 2023 y posteriormente nos comenta las noticias más importantes de este jueves 16 de febrero en nuestro medio digital. Acompáñanos.

Staff (2023-02-17). Ministro de Energía y Minas: Vamos a seguir incorporando potencia para contar con reservas para el verano (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Después del mes de mayo- dijo- vamos a seguir trabajando durante todo el año para seguir incorporando potencia y aumentando las reservas para poder llegar a los meses de junio, julio y agosto en mejores condiciones que el año anterior. "También pueden ocurrir días de afectaciones, pero nada que ver con las diez horas de promedio en afectaciones del mes de octubre del 2022", expresó el ministro en la Mesa Redonda.

Staff (2023-02-17). Nelson Domínguez dona al Museo de la Danza óleo en homenaje al primer encuentro entre Fidel y el Ballet Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El creador cubano de las artes visuales Nelson Domínguez realizó la donación al Museo de la Danza de un óleo titulado Pas de deux- homenaje, en el que están representados Alicia Alonso y el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro. El acto rinde homenaje al 65 aniversario del primer encuentro de Fidel con el Ballet Nacional de Cuba.

Staff (2023-02-17). Preparan en Cuba las bases del anteproyecto de Ley de empresas. cubadebate.cu Camino a contar con una Ley de Empresas, cuyo anteproyecto será sometido a discusión y aprobación en diciembre de este año por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, desde el 2022 Cuba trabaja en la concreción de las bases que podría tener esa normativa, se supo hoy en La Habana.

Staff (2023-02-17). China sanciona a empresas de EEUU por ventas de armas a Taiwán. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de China impuso un conjunto de sanciones contra las empresas militares estadounidenses Lockheed Martin Corporation y Raytheon Missile and Defense, las cuales suministraban armas a Taiwán en violación de la soberanía e integridad territorial china. Estas compañías tienes prohibido realizar inversiones e importar bienes del gigante asiático.

Staff (2023-02-17). Equipo Sub-17 cubano pasó a octavos en premundial de fútbol. cubadebate.cu Una goleada sobre Guadalupe era la única opción de la selección cubana para conservar esperanzas de pasar a los octavos de final en el Campeonato Concacaf Sub-17 de Guatemala 2023.Y eso fue precisamente lo ocurrido: goleó y está en los play off del torneo premundial con la sensación de que lo mejor está por verse.

Staff (2023-02-17). La Colmenita celebrará su aniversario 33 con "Meñique" el próximo domingo. cubadebate.cu La Compañía Infantil "La Colmenita" se presentará especialmente en el Anfiteatro del Centro Histórico de La Habana Vieja para reestrenar su versión teatral del "Meñique" de nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí, recreado con muchos juegos y canciones. La cita es para el domingo, 19 de febrero, a las 5: 30 de la tarde. Si tienen la posibilidad de ir, no falten.

Staff (2023-02-17). Mintur informa sobre incidente en las afueras del Hotel Iberostar Grand Packard y el rapero estadounidense Tekashi 6ix9ine. cubadebate.cu El día 16 de febrero ocurrió un incidente en las afueras del Hotel Iberostar Grand Packard, en La Habana Vieja, debido a la visita privada del rapero, cantante y compositor estadounidense Tekashi 6ix9ine, quien se hospeda en esta instalación. La noticia provocó que un grupo de seguidores del músico se aglomerara frente a este espacio con el objetivo de verlo.

Staff (2023-02-17). No es tiempo para marines (o sus remedos musicales). cubadebate.cu Un artista neoyorquino del hip hop, de visita en Cuba, se dice que aventó desde lo alto del Hotel Packard billetes de dólares a los allí reunidos, provocando el tumulto y el desorden. La mayor parte de los presentes eran muchachos muy jóvenes, quizá conocedores de su música o de sus excentricidades. Somos una nación hospitalaria, pero digna. No necesitamos de remedos de marines ni de escenas humillantes.

Staff (2023-02-17). Rage, Rage Against the Awful War Machine. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-17). We, we, we We're gonna Stop Cop City. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-17). President Maduro and President Petro Sign Trade Agreement, Resume Full Relations. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 16, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, signed the Partial Scope Trade Agreement No. 28. The signing of this memorandum of understanding ratifies the President Maduro arrived this Thursday afternoon, accompanied by his wife and Deputy Cilia Flores, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, and by members of his cabinet. After arriving at the Sant…

Staff (2023-02-17). President Maduro Rules Out Resuming Mexico Talks (+Washington Not Keeping Its Word). orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 16, the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, ruled out resuming the dialogue—known as the Mexico Talks—that his government had been advancing with representatives of the Unitary Platform which includes the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. "We do not dialogue with maulas," stated President Maduro, pointing out the breach of the agreements that had been reached at the last round of the Mexico Talks. | "We dialogue with everyone who has to dialogue. When you have a dialogue, you have to have a say," Maduro noted. "And you also summon governments as serious as the gov…

Staff (2023-02-17). President Maduro Rules Out Resuming México Talks (+Washington Abandoning Its Word). orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 16, the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, ruled out resuming the dialogue—known as the México Talks—that his government had been advancing with representatives of the Unitary Platform which includes the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. "We do not dialogue with maulas," stated the head of government, who pointed out the breach of the agreements reached at the last round of the México Talks. | "We dialogue with everyone who has to dialogue. When you have a dialogue, you have to have a say," Maduro noted. "And you also summon governments as serious as the govern…

Staff (2023-02-17). Modi's BBC police raid is an attack on the free press, but its under assault everywhere. thecanary.co Just weeks after the BBC aired a documentary examining Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's role in deadly 2002 sectarian riots, tax inspectors descended on the broadcaster's offices in India. Modi's Hindu nationalist party says the two are not connected. However, rights groups say the raids show the parlous state of press freedom in the world's …

Staff (2023-02-17). Brianna Ghey's murder has exposed sick corporate media opportunism after it peddled years of anti-trans hate. thecanary.co Brianna Ghey's murder, allegedly at the hands of two other young people, has shocked many and left trans, and wider LGBTQ+ communities, scared and angry. Two teenagers, both aged 15, allegedly murdered her on Saturday 11 February in Cheshire. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged them both with murder and they'll stand trial in July. Brianna's …

Staff (2023-02-17). The War on Balloons — The Grayzone live. youtube.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the high-level US military and intelligence campaign to destroy several dangerous UFO's that turned out to be hobbyist balloons. They also address the latest on the Nord Stream cover-up and Ukraine escalation.

Tanupriya Singh (2023-02-17). Team Jorge: The Israeli contractors behind disinformation and election interference. peoplesdispatch.org A consortium of news outlets has exposed a group based in Israel claiming to have manipulated 33 elections worldwide and manufactured online disinformation campaigns at the behest of intelligence agencies, political campaigns, and private corporations…

Ted Kelly (2023-02-17). Think of the power you have as a worker! workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Greetings, comrades, and thank you so much for sticking with us during this program today. My name is Teddie Kelly. I am . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-17). Congreso español aprueba leyes sobre aborto y cambio de sexo. telesurtv.net Prohíbe las terapias de conversión y da garantías para la maternidad y la filiación a las personas LGTBIQ+, así como que los centros sanitarios públicos deberán organizar sus servicios para garantizar la prestación del aborto.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-17). Protestan por rechazo a candidatura indígena en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Apelan la resolución de la CSJ ante la Corte de Constitucionalidad (CC). Argumentan que no existe fundamento legal y, además, se viola el derecho a elegir y ser electos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-17). Denuncian lawfare en medio de la represión estatal en Perú. telesurtv.net Un bloque de organizaciones de izquierdas rechazó la reunión que, la víspera, sostuvieron la presidenta designada, Dina Boluarte y la líder derechista Keiko Fujimori.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). Frente de Todos debatirá estrategias de cara a comicios argentinos. telesurtv.net El encuentro fue convocado por el presidente Alberto Fernández. Se prevé la participación de gobernadores, sindicalistas y otros funcionarios.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). China sanciona a empresas de EE.UU. por vender armas a Taiwán. telesurtv.net Las sanciones incluyen multas valoradas en el doble de los contratos suscritos en 2020 por las empresas con Taiwán.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). Caricom aboga por mayor integración frente a desafíos globales. telesurtv.net La secretaria general de Caricom, Carla Barnett, resaltó los desafíos de la región frente a la actual inflación.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). Presidentes de Irán y China fortalecen cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios reiteraron que "desarrollar una estrecha relación estratégica es una elección histórica".

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-17). Presidente de Bolivia se reúne con el canciller de Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce aprovechó el encuentro para enviar un saludo a su homólogo venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-17). Rescatan a otras seis personas tras los terremotos en Türkiye. t.co En la hora 260 fue encontrado un niño de 14 años en la ciudad de Hatay.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-17). Presidente venezolano expresa solidaridad con Türkiye tras terremotos. telesurtv.net El mandatario turco resaltó el internacionalismo y la generosidad de Venezuela, a pesar de las injustas sanciones unilaterales impuestas por los Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-17). Sindicatos franceses mantienen rechazo a reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Exigen que el Gobierno retire la iniciativa legislativa y presionan políticamente a los diputados para que no la aprueben.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-17). Informan avance de FFAA rusas en Artiomovsk, ciudad del Donbás. telesurtv.net Ocupan alturas aledañas a la ciudad. Cubren con fuego de artillería un corredor utilizado por tropas ucranianas para llevar refuerzos y retirarse del área.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-17). Congreso de Honduras elige a los nuevos magistrados de la CSJ. telesurtv.net Tras la elección, los nuevos magistrados hicieron una promesa de ley ante el Congreso. Y después sostuvieron una reunión para elegir al presidente de la CSJ entre ellos.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-17). Sube a más de 44.000 número de muertos en Türkiye y Siria por sismos. t.co Las autoridades sirias han reportado que los sismos registrados el pasado 6 de febrero, uno de magnitud 7.7 y otro de 7.6, han dejado más de 6.000 fallecidos y miles de heridos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-17). Llegan a Costa Rica 18.000 dosis de vacunas bivalentes contra Covid-19. telesurtv.net Las vacunas arribaron a Costa Rica el pasado 14 de febrero y fueron entregadas a la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-17). Mueren seis personas por intensas lluvias en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Sudáfrica declaró por segunda ocasión el estado de desastre, desde el jueves de la semana pasada.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-17). Presidente de Brasil anuncia aumento del salario mínimo en mayo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado declaró que se reajustará la tabla del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas (IRPF).

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Jordán Rodas: que el pueblo de Guatemala elija en las urnas. telesurtv.net Rodas manifestó que la indignación es muy grande y que la paciencia del pueblo tiene un límite.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Aprueban proyecto de ley sobre inversiones entre Colombia y Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de la AN, el diputado Jorge Rodríguez, destacó la importancia del acuerdo al afianzar las relaciones binacionales.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Presidentes de Venezuela y Colombia firman Acuerdo de Alcance Parcial de Naturaleza Comercial. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano destacó que la firma de este acuerdo es un paso más en la integración que nunca debió ser suspendida entre ambos países.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,2 en Türkiye. t.co El gobernador de Hatay, Rahmi Doƒüan, declaró a medios locales que hasta el momento no se han notificado nuevos daños tras el hecho.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-17). Chile registra más de 1.700 nuevos casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net Chile acumula un total de 5.144.220 casos confirmados de la enfermedad, mientras que la cifra de decesos aumentó a. 64.040.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-17). Tren con material peligroso se descarrila en Michigan, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se trata del quinto descarrilamiento de un tren en Estados Unidos en las últimas dos semanas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-17). Panamá reporta diez nuevos casos de mpox. telesurtv.net Los casos corresponden a los contabilizados en la semana del 8 al 15 de febrero, para un acumulado de 139 en la nación.

Teri Mattson, WTF is Going On In Latin America, the Caribbean. (2023-02-17). A Conversation With Human Rights Activists In Peru. popularresistance.org On December 7, 2022 a right-wing coup removed Perú's President Pedro Castillo Terrones from power. The predominantly poor indigenous rural and Amazonian communities resoundingly and overwhelmingly voted for Castillo, rejecting outright the neoliberal regime installed by the previous governments. Violence not seen since the Alberto Fujimori dictatorship (1990-2000), has been led by the Peruvian Armed Forces, under orders of coup-leader Dina Boluarte, the Fujimorista Fuerza Popular Party, and other political factions. | It's been over 67 days since the parliamentary coup led by the right-wing forces of Fuerza Popul…

The Associated Press (2023-02-17). Puerto Rico Judge Finds Golfer Guilty in Fatal Dog Shooting. latinorebels.com A Puerto Rico judge on Thursday found a businessman guilty of animal abuse for fatally shooting a stray dog on a golf course nearly two years ago, noting the defendant did so not out of fear but because the animal was interrupting the game.

thecommunists (2023-02-17). Police officer David Carrick's campaign of rape: a bad apple or a rotten barrel? thecommunists.org An elite London Metropolitan (Met) police officer, David Carrick, has been unmasked as a serial rapist, leading to further revelations of predators hiding in plain sight within the police force. When Carrick recently pled guilty to a series of charges at Southwark crown court, it brought the total to 49 charges covering 85 serious offences, …

Tomdispatch (2023-02-17). The Specter of "Woke Communism:" How Corporate America became the Bogeyman of Today's Anti-Communist Crusaders. juancole.com By Steve Fraser | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida and perhaps the next president of the United States, is waging war against something he and many others on the right identify as "woke communism." DeSantis even persuaded the Florida legislature to pass a Victims of Communism law, mandating that every …

Ullrich Mies, Felix Feistel (2023-02-17). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-17). Indigenous People Demonstrate at Super Bowl Demanding Kansas City Drop its Team Name 'Chiefs'. unicornriot.ninja

Veterans for Peace Chapter 11, Santa Cruz (2023-02-17). Monday 2/13: David Rovics – "Songs of Social Significance" Healer Trio & Russell Brutsche. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

Vijay Prashad (2023-02-17). Rescue collective life by reading a Red Book: The Seventh Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 'The world is rapidly being globalised', Castro told the Cuban youth, and this globalisation was 'an unsustainable and intolerable world economic order' founded on the cannibalisation of nature and the brutalisation of social life.

WorkWeek (2023-02-17). The Earthquake, The Deregulation, Corruption & The Erdogan Government. indybay.org The catastrophic earthquake in Turkey has exposed the massive privatization, deregulation and corruption by the Erdogan government. The WorkWeek show looks at the growing social and economic crisis…

WSWS (2023-02-17). Thousands of people lose everything in New Zealand floods. wsws.org More than 10,500 people are displaced across the North Island, tens of thousands of people are without water and power, and there is soaring demand for food parcels in Auckland.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Hyundai in talks with US Labor Department over child labor in Alabama. wsws.org The talks come seven months after an explosive article in Reuters revealed that a Hyundai-owned metal stamping plant had hired children as young as 12.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Ford slashes another 3,800 jobs across Europe, including 2,300 in Germany. wsws.org Behind the backs of the workforce, the general works council and management at Ford have agreed to cut 3,800 jobs across Europe over the next three years.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: 1 million West Bengal government workers strike; Nepal: Public transport workers protest police bullying; Australia: Cleanaway truck drivers strike for higher pay in Sydney; New Zealand secondary school teachers to strike over pay…

WSWS (2023-02-17). UK: Far-right violence amid Knowsley anti-migrant protest. wsws.org Events in Knowsley are a warning of what will come if the ceaseless flow of toxic anti-migrant agitation and Islamophobia from the Conservative government and the Labour Party is not countered by the development of a socialist movement in the working class.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Cal Poly Humboldt enacts new profit-driven policies provoking student protests demanding the right to decent housing. wsws.org The administration at Cal Poly Humboldt made the abrupt decision to prioritize its on-campus housing for first-year freshmen and transferring students, forcing second-year students to be evicted and find alternative housing at the start of the next semester.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Biden refuses to explain why Air Force shot down harmless civilian balloons. wsws.org The decision to shoot down the balloons was clearly politically motivated, aimed at creating a climate of panic, fear and hysteria aimed at demonizing China and further militarizing air and space.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Temple University students rally in support of striking grad students as union promotes Democrats. wsws.org Hundreds turned out to oppose Temple University's aggressive attempts to intimidate students and force striking grad students to accept poverty wages.

WSWS (2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, residents demand answers after release of toxic chemicals: "You're telling us the air and water are safe. Why are we getting sick?" wsws.org Anger erupted at the town hall meeting Wednesday night as officials tried to downplay the dangers facing residents after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train and the decision by the railroad to burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars.

WSWS (2023-02-17). A preventable disaster: Antioch, Turkey once again razed by earthquake. wsws.org It was known that some of the earthquakes with the highest loss of life throughout history have occurred in Antioch.

WSWS (2023-02-17). UAW bureaucracy falsifies the heritage of the Flint sit-down strike to push the bogus run-off. wsws.org The comparison of the current, bogus, UAW runoff election to the heroic 1937 Flint sitdown strike along with the claim of worker apathy for low rank-and-file turnout is utterly false.

WSWS (2023-02-17). UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits Kiev to pledge loyalty to NATO's war. wsws.org Starmer told President Zelensky that "should there be a change of government" in the UK, "the support for Ukraine will remain the same."

WSWS (2023-02-17). Oppose the Sri Lankan government's anti-democratic attack on local elections. wsws.org The government's ongoing attempts to postpone the elections is a part of its broader attacks on the social and democratic rights of working people who are beginning to rise up against its brutal austerity measures.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Republicans revive discredited Wuhan Lab Leak theory and call Anthony Fauci to testify. wsws.org Republicans have demanded Former Biden chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci testify on the Wuhan lab leak theory.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Rise of congenital syphilis in the US the result of a decades-long deterioration in public health. wsws.org Congenital syphilis, a disease that was on its way to eradication, is once again reemerging along with other sexually transmitted infections.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Disabled man starved to death in Arkansas jail in 2021. wsws.org Larry Eugene Price Jr., 51, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and PTSD, with a reported IQ of 55, was starved to death while in detention.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Delhi's air most polluted of any capital city for fourth year in a row. wsws.org Air pollution has caused an estimated 25,000 deaths in Delhi since the beginning of 2021.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Russian offensive underway in Ukraine as war destabilizes the entire region. wsws.org With a further escalation well underway, the war is already destabilizing the entire region, threatening to ever more directly draw in neighboring countries.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Reserve Bank of Australia governor Lowe, political theatre and interest rate hikes. wsws.org The central concern of all sections of the political and media establishment is that workers should not draw broad political conclusions from the life-wrenching experiences they are undergoing.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Railroad workers confirm "nasty" toxic train "broke down" two days prior to crash in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org New details confirm that the February 3 crash could have been prevented had workers' warnings been heeded regarding profit-driven policies, such as Precision Scheduled Railroading.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Workers speak out against UAW complicity as Stellantis prepares to shutter Belvidere Assembly. wsws.org Around 1,200 remaining workers at the Stellantis Belvidere Assembly Plant face the Februrary 28 closure of their plant, leaving them with gut wrenching choices.

WSWS (2023-02-17). 72 mass shootings in 46 days in the United States: What are the social and political causes? wsws.org Nearly 10,000 men, women and children in the US have already died or been injured in gun-related violence from all causes, in the first less than two months of 2023.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Australia: Two workers killed at Queensland zinc mine. wsws.org The tragic death of two young workers, Dylan Langridge and Trevor Davis, highlights the ongoing refusal of mining corporations, governments and unions to implement basic safety measures.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Who is responsible for earthquake deaths in Turkey? wsws.org Numerous experts, and even official reports, have been predicting earthquakes along Turkey's fault lines on a scientific and historical basis for years.

Yorka Gamarra (2023-02-17). Perú: La expresión política del hartazgo. globalizacion.ca Desde el inicio de las protestas hace ya dos meses, se ha tratado de negar la existencia de gigantescas marchas en gran parte del territorio nacional: son un pequeño grupo de azuzadores, unos cuántos revoltosos, algunas personas, etc. | Al mismo…

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newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. Dr. Parag Patel, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what cardiogenic shock is and how it's treated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0sTu9uIbSQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 56) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Share your love this Valentine's Day by giving blood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. One way to celebrate, that will have an impact on your community, is by donating blood at your local blood donor center. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the need…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…

Juan Cole (2023-02-17). No, Mike Pompeo, God doesn't Want the Palestinians to be Ethnically Cleansed and Shot down like Dogs. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a podcast interview in which he said that Israel has a "biblical right" to the Palestinian West Bank, to which he referred as "Judea and Samaria," and is not "an occupying nation." So reports Chris McGreal for The Guardian.. Pompeo defended the Trump …

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-17). Netanyahu's Six Lies in One Interview. juancole.com Dr Mustafa Fetouri @MFetouri ( Middle East Monitor ) — In his first major international interview since returning to power, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to CNN earlier this month. He demonstrated that he is still a prolific liar misleading the public very deliberately about various policy issues. One thing stood out throughout …

Tomdispatch (2023-02-17). The Specter of "Woke Communism:" How Corporate America became the Bogeyman of Today's Anti-Communist Crusaders. juancole.com By Steve Fraser | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida and perhaps the next president of the United States, is waging war against something he and many others on the right identify as "woke communism." DeSantis even persuaded the Florida legislature to pass a Victims of Communism law, mandating that every …

_____ (2023-02-17). China, Iran and Russia lay the foundations for a multipolar world. journal-neo.org After Mikhail Ulyanov, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna, pointed out the creation of a new triangle in international diplomacy by China, Iran and Russia at the end of 2022, special attention was paid everywhere to this political formation. Interest in this circumstance has further increased following the productive …

_____ (2023-02-17). The ROK has begun to "pay the Vietnamese bills" journal-neo.org On February 7, 2023 a very significant event occurred, in the author's opinion. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Nguyen Thi Thanh, a Vietnamese woman seeking compensation from the ROK government. Nguyen claimed that she lost five family members and suffered gunshot wounds herself when members of the Republic of Korea's 2nd …

Aleks Wansbrough (2023-02-17). What would Marx make of ChatGPT? greenleft.org.au Is ChatGPT a challenge to humanity? For Aleks Wansbrough, ultimately, it is the product of human beings, reflecting and refracting current social relations.

Angela (2023-02-17). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anish R M (2023-02-17). Indonesian courts convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans. peoplesdispatch.org The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates…

Arjae Red (2023-02-17). Protests demand U.S. military out of the Philippines. workers.org U.S. Secretary of Defense, and former Raytheon board member, Lloyd Austin visited the Philippines, where he met with President Ferdinant Marcos Jr. on Feb. 1 to announce the expansion of the U.S. military presence there, from five to nine bases. The expansion and establishment of these bases are allowed under . . . |

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-17). The Long Journey Home: Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places. indybay.org BLACK MESA, Arizona — Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places for its coal mining, a tool of genocide, oppression and relocation. Southern Illinois University still has several million artifacts stolen from Black Mesa by Peabody Coal, some dating back 8,000 years.

Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-02-17). Earthquake Response Turkey; Husseini on Pandemic Origins & US Biowarfare; ILWU10 For Mumia. indybay.org Pacifica's CRD: Earthquake Response in Turkey; Sam Husseini on Pandemic Origins and US Biowarfare; Union Fights for Freedom for Mumia; Death Penalty Abolitionists in Texas Speak Out…

Dan Bacher (2023-02-17). Big Ag Newson authorizes salmon-killing measures in executive order. indybay.org "The past several years have been horrible for California's native salmon runs and this spring we were hoping for a reprieve when we might finally see the river flows needed to move baby salmon to the ocean," said John McManus, President of the Golden State Salmon Association (GSSA). "Now Newsom is stepping in to kill our salmon runs, as well as other wildlife that were hoping to catch a break."

Dan Bacher (2023-02-17). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.

Doro-Chiba International Solidarity Committee (2023-02-17). International Solidarity Action In Tokyo To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Blocked By Police. indybay.org Hoshino Defense Committee, Osaka Defense Committee and Doro-Chiba the railway workers union went to the US embassy to deliver a statement of soldiarity for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. US embassy officials called on the Japanese police to block the statement from being delivered and mobilized the Tokyo police.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China willing to resume multi dialogues with France: senior diplomat. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Thursday that China is willing to resume the institutional strategic, financial, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges dialogues with France at an early date.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Senior diplomat calls for closer China-France coordination. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat called here on Thursday for closer coordination between China and France to firmly support globalization and multi-polarization, jointly practice multilateralism, safeguard the authority of the United Nations (UN) and the basic norms governing international relations.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). UN chief calls for int'l support for people in quake-stricken Türkiye. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for international support for the people of Türkiye in the wake of massive earthquakes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China makes 'great leap forward' in human rights protection: senior diplomat. ecns.cn Over the past years, China has made "a great leap forward" in protecting all Chinese people's economic, social and cultural rights "in a coordinated manner".

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Int'l Organization for Mediation to facilitate dispute settlement: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Thursday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) will be a global public good for rule of law that will provide a new platform for peaceful resolution of international disputes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Chinese search and rescue teams depart Türkiye amid applause. ecns.cn Two Chinese search and rescue teams departed Türkiye Thursday as their mission to save earthquake survivors came to a close.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China adds two companies to unreliable entities list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday the inclusion of two companies on its unreliable entities list as they sold arms to China's Taiwan region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Impartial, professional investigations into Nord Stream explosions necessary: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that it is necessary to conduct objective, impartial and professional investigations into the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines and hold those responsible to account.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Russia's State Duma adopts draft appeal to UN over Nord Stream blasts investigation. ecns.cn Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, adopted a draft appeal to the United Nations on Thursday, proposing to initiate an investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Wang Yi sends letter to inauguration ceremony of Preparatory Office of IOMed. ecns.cn Wang Yi on Thursday sent a letter to the inauguration ceremony of the Preparatory Office of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), congratulating on the inauguration of the office.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China-U.S. cooperation in line with interests of two peoples: spokesperson. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation is in line with the interests of both the Chinese and U.S. people, and is also important for world economic growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China remains Iran's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years. ecns.cn China has remained Iran's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years as of 2022, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Insurance reforms promote efficient use of medical funds. ecns.cn Healthcare insurance reforms recently adopted by local governments are aimed at promoting efficient use of public medical funds and increasing benefits for people, such as the elderly, who need them the most, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Beijing, Paris agree to advance cooperation. ecns.cn Advancing multilateralism, high-level exchanges and restarting China-France cooperation affected by the COVID-19 epidemic were among the key areas of consensus reached during senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's latest visit to France.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Plan forged for higher product, service quality. ecns.cn Accelerated efforts will be made to improve the overall quality of Chinese products and services, as well as the influence of Chinese brands, by 2025, so as to boost the country's industrial competitiveness for more economic growth.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Top leadership hails victory over COVID. ecns.cn China has secured a major, decisive victory in fighting COVID-19, creating a miracle in the history of human civilization of a country with a vast population successfully prevailing over a pandemic, according to a key meeting of the Communist Party of China on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China achieves major, decisive victory in COVID response: CPC leadership. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee said at a meeting on Thursday that China has achieved a major and decisive victory in its COVID-19 prevention and control since November 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Luojia-3 01 satellite completes key technical tests. ecns.cn The Luojia-3 01 satellite has completed several technical tests, and its multi-mode intelligent remote sensing service capability has reached the expected target, according to Wuhan University.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China, Europe cooperate in satellite-rocket test. ecns.cn A China-Europe joint space mission, Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE), has successfully completed a satellite-rocket test, according to the National Space Science Center (NSSC) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Freight train derails in Michigan. ecns.cn A freight train derailed Thursday morning in the U.S. Midwest state of Michigan, and police said there are no reported injuries.

G. Dunkel (2023-02-17). Workers in France ponder how to defeat pension cutbacks. workers.org Public opinion polls show a massive rejection of the government's plan to "reform" France's pension system. President Emmanuel Macron means to increase the age workers may retire from 62 to 64 and increase the qualification for a full pension from 42 years to 43 years worked. His plan would make . . . |

INDYRADIO (2023-02-17). Greenpeace occupation of Shell Oil Platform Ends with no Arrests. indybay.org Shell Oil wants US$130,000 for the use of their drilling platform by Greenpeace: | Press release includes occupation timeline.

It's Going Down (2023-02-17). DIY or DIE?: In Conversation with Scott Branson on Creating Points of Encounter. itsgoingdown.org photo: Kit O'Connell On this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we speak with long-time organizer and anarchist, Scott Branson, author of the new book, Practical Anarchism. We talk about the book, our day to day relationships, and what we can do daily to live our politics. Moreover, we discuss culture and the various…

Jacob Andrewartha (2023-02-17). Blak Sovereign Movement given a boost by Senator Lidia Thorpe. greenleft.org.au Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara Senator Lidia Thorpe should be congratulated for putting a Treaty with First Nations people on the political agenda. Progressives need to support that campaign, argue Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton.

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-17). Future privatisations likely under the NSW Coalition. greenleft.org.au More privatisations of public assets are in store for New South Wales as Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to rule out more sell-offs. Jim McIlroy reports.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-17). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-17). Cal-OSHA, Amazon & The Corporate Capture Of California Agencies with Whistleblower David. indybay.org David Gass, a health and safety advocate and whistleblower at Amazon in the Central Valley talks about the fight to protect health and safety of the workers at Amazon and how Cal-OSHA under Governor Brown and Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker conspired to cover-up serious health and safety problems at Bezo's Amazon warehouse. | Present governor Gavin Newsom also allowed the corrupt Christine Baker to join the California Fraud Assessment Commission representing employers. The Democratic Party controlled legislature refused to call for her removal and also refused to hold any hearings abou…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-17). Angela Davis Speaks For The Freedom of Mumia & ILWU Local 10 Stop Work Action To Free Him. indybay.org Angela Davis spoke out for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal and also for ILWU Local 10 which is having a stop work meeting on 2/16/23 with a rally from their union hall to Harry Bridges Plaza to support the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal…

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-17). Music, Art and Poetry at Twitter Offices Invite Elon Musk to Go to Mars. indybay.org Poetry, art and concert to "Put Musk on Autopilot to Mars" wakes up quiet Market Street week-end morning.

March on Police Station in Menlo Park (2023-02-17). San Mateo County as Vulnerable to Police Violence as Memphis. indybay.org February 11 near downtown Menlo Park, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protesters rallied for justice for Tyre Nichols and said the same police tactics are used here.

Mothers on the March (2023-02-17). Friday 2/17: 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…

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (2023-02-17). Sunday 2/19: "Reparatory Justice: Together We Rise": SJ Vigil for Japanese American Imprisonment WW2. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church | 632 N. Fifth Street | San Jose CA 95112 US…

Oakland Privacy (2023-02-17). Wednesday 3/15: 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…

Revolution Books (2023-02-17). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-02-17). Saturday 3/18: Wai Ola: ªAukele and the Waters of Life. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda, CA 94501…

Sahra Wagenknecht & Christoph Habermann (2023-02-17). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.

slingshot collective (2023-02-17). Saturday 2/18: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 1 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

slingshot collective (2023-02-17). Sunday 2/19: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 2 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…

Staff (2023-02-17). Asociación Hermanos Saíz convoca a participar en el concurso de cartel "Mejor es posible" cubadebate.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz, organización que agrupa a la vanguardia creativa joven de Cuba, convoca a diseñadores, artistas visuales y otros creadores al concurso de carteles "Mejor es posible", como parte de la campaña por las elecciones nacionales que se realizarán el próximo 26 de marzo.

Staff (2023-02-17). ETECSA informa afectación en los servicios móviles. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) informó a través de Twitter que existe una afectación en los servicios móviles. La entidad subraya que se trabaja en la identificación de la falla para lograr "el mas pronto restablecimiento".

Staff (2023-02-17). Las 3 del día: La Editorial El colectivo en FILH 2023 y las noticias de este 16 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Aquí está nuevamente "Las 3 del día", el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. Hoy Thalía Fuentes Puebla trae una entrevista a la Editorial El colectivo en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana 2023 y posteriormente nos comenta las noticias más importantes de este jueves 16 de febrero en nuestro medio digital. Acompáñanos.

Staff (2023-02-17). Ministro de Energía y Minas: Vamos a seguir incorporando potencia para contar con reservas para el verano (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Después del mes de mayo- dijo- vamos a seguir trabajando durante todo el año para seguir incorporando potencia y aumentando las reservas para poder llegar a los meses de junio, julio y agosto en mejores condiciones que el año anterior. "También pueden ocurrir días de afectaciones, pero nada que ver con las diez horas de promedio en afectaciones del mes de octubre del 2022", expresó el ministro en la Mesa Redonda.

Staff (2023-02-17). Nelson Domínguez dona al Museo de la Danza óleo en homenaje al primer encuentro entre Fidel y el Ballet Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El creador cubano de las artes visuales Nelson Domínguez realizó la donación al Museo de la Danza de un óleo titulado Pas de deux- homenaje, en el que están representados Alicia Alonso y el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro. El acto rinde homenaje al 65 aniversario del primer encuentro de Fidel con el Ballet Nacional de Cuba.

Staff (2023-02-17). Preparan en Cuba las bases del anteproyecto de Ley de empresas. cubadebate.cu Camino a contar con una Ley de Empresas, cuyo anteproyecto será sometido a discusión y aprobación en diciembre de este año por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, desde el 2022 Cuba trabaja en la concreción de las bases que podría tener esa normativa, se supo hoy en La Habana.

Staff (2023-02-17). China sanciona a empresas de EEUU por ventas de armas a Taiwán. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de China impuso un conjunto de sanciones contra las empresas militares estadounidenses Lockheed Martin Corporation y Raytheon Missile and Defense, las cuales suministraban armas a Taiwán en violación de la soberanía e integridad territorial china. Estas compañías tienes prohibido realizar inversiones e importar bienes del gigante asiático.

Staff (2023-02-17). No es tiempo para marines (o sus remedos musicales). cubadebate.cu Un artista neoyorquino del hip hop, de visita en Cuba, se dice que aventó desde lo alto del Hotel Packard billetes de dólares a los allí reunidos, provocando el tumulto y el desorden. La mayor parte de los presentes eran muchachos muy jóvenes, quizá conocedores de su música o de sus excentricidades. Somos una nación hospitalaria, pero digna. No necesitamos de remedos de marines ni de escenas humillantes.

Ted Kelly (2023-02-17). Think of the power you have as a worker! workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Greetings, comrades, and thank you so much for sticking with us during this program today. My name is Teddie Kelly. I am . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-17). Congreso español aprueba leyes sobre aborto y cambio de sexo. telesurtv.net Prohíbe las terapias de conversión y da garantías para la maternidad y la filiación a las personas LGTBIQ+, así como que los centros sanitarios públicos deberán organizar sus servicios para garantizar la prestación del aborto.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-17). Protestan por rechazo a candidatura indígena en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Apelan la resolución de la CSJ ante la Corte de Constitucionalidad (CC). Argumentan que no existe fundamento legal y, además, se viola el derecho a elegir y ser electos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-17). Denuncian lawfare en medio de la represión estatal en Perú. telesurtv.net Un bloque de organizaciones de izquierdas rechazó la reunión que, la víspera, sostuvieron la presidenta designada, Dina Boluarte y la líder derechista Keiko Fujimori.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). Frente de Todos debatirá estrategias de cara a comicios argentinos. telesurtv.net El encuentro fue convocado por el presidente Alberto Fernández. Se prevé la participación de gobernadores, sindicalistas y otros funcionarios.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). China sanciona a empresas de EE.UU. por vender armas a Taiwán. telesurtv.net Las sanciones incluyen multas valoradas en el doble de los contratos suscritos en 2020 por las empresas con Taiwán.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). Caricom aboga por mayor integración frente a desafíos globales. telesurtv.net La secretaria general de Caricom, Carla Barnett, resaltó los desafíos de la región frente a la actual inflación.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-17). Presidentes de Irán y China fortalecen cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios reiteraron que "desarrollar una estrecha relación estratégica es una elección histórica".

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-17). Presidente de Bolivia se reúne con el canciller de Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce aprovechó el encuentro para enviar un saludo a su homólogo venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-17). Rescatan a otras seis personas tras los terremotos en Türkiye. t.co En la hora 260 fue encontrado un niño de 14 años en la ciudad de Hatay.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-17). Presidente venezolano expresa solidaridad con Türkiye tras terremotos. telesurtv.net El mandatario turco resaltó el internacionalismo y la generosidad de Venezuela, a pesar de las injustas sanciones unilaterales impuestas por los Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-17). Sindicatos franceses mantienen rechazo a reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Exigen que el Gobierno retire la iniciativa legislativa y presionan políticamente a los diputados para que no la aprueben.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-17). Informan avance de FFAA rusas en Artiomovsk, ciudad del Donbás. telesurtv.net Ocupan alturas aledañas a la ciudad. Cubren con fuego de artillería un corredor utilizado por tropas ucranianas para llevar refuerzos y retirarse del área.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-17). Congreso de Honduras elige a los nuevos magistrados de la CSJ. telesurtv.net Tras la elección, los nuevos magistrados hicieron una promesa de ley ante el Congreso. Y después sostuvieron una reunión para elegir al presidente de la CSJ entre ellos.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-17). Sube a más de 44.000 número de muertos en Türkiye y Siria por sismos. t.co Las autoridades sirias han reportado que los sismos registrados el pasado 6 de febrero, uno de magnitud 7.7 y otro de 7.6, han dejado más de 6.000 fallecidos y miles de heridos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-17). Llegan a Costa Rica 18.000 dosis de vacunas bivalentes contra Covid-19. telesurtv.net Las vacunas arribaron a Costa Rica el pasado 14 de febrero y fueron entregadas a la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-17). Mueren seis personas por intensas lluvias en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Sudáfrica declaró por segunda ocasión el estado de desastre, desde el jueves de la semana pasada.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-17). Presidente de Brasil anuncia aumento del salario mínimo en mayo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado declaró que se reajustará la tabla del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas (IRPF).

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Jordán Rodas: que el pueblo de Guatemala elija en las urnas. telesurtv.net Rodas manifestó que la indignación es muy grande y que la paciencia del pueblo tiene un límite.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Aprueban proyecto de ley sobre inversiones entre Colombia y Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de la AN, el diputado Jorge Rodríguez, destacó la importancia del acuerdo al afianzar las relaciones binacionales.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Presidentes de Venezuela y Colombia firman Acuerdo de Alcance Parcial de Naturaleza Comercial. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano destacó que la firma de este acuerdo es un paso más en la integración que nunca debió ser suspendida entre ambos países.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-17). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,2 en Türkiye. t.co El gobernador de Hatay, Rahmi Doƒüan, declaró a medios locales que hasta el momento no se han notificado nuevos daños tras el hecho.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-17). Chile registra más de 1.700 nuevos casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net Chile acumula un total de 5.144.220 casos confirmados de la enfermedad, mientras que la cifra de decesos aumentó a. 64.040.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-17). Tren con material peligroso se descarrila en Michigan, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se trata del quinto descarrilamiento de un tren en Estados Unidos en las últimas dos semanas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-17). Panamá reporta diez nuevos casos de mpox. telesurtv.net Los casos corresponden a los contabilizados en la semana del 8 al 15 de febrero, para un acumulado de 139 en la nación.

Ullrich Mies, Felix Feistel (2023-02-17). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-02-17). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.

Veterans for Peace Chapter 11, Santa Cruz (2023-02-17). Monday 2/13: David Rovics – "Songs of Social Significance" Healer Trio & Russell Brutsche. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

WorkWeek (2023-02-17). The Earthquake, The Deregulation, Corruption & The Erdogan Government. indybay.org The catastrophic earthquake in Turkey has exposed the massive privatization, deregulation and corruption by the Erdogan government. The WorkWeek show looks at the growing social and economic crisis…

WSWS (2023-02-17). Thousands of people lose everything in New Zealand floods. wsws.org More than 10,500 people are displaced across the North Island, tens of thousands of people are without water and power, and there is soaring demand for food parcels in Auckland.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Hyundai in talks with US Labor Department over child labor in Alabama. wsws.org The talks come seven months after an explosive article in Reuters revealed that a Hyundai-owned metal stamping plant had hired children as young as 12.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Ford slashes another 3,800 jobs across Europe, including 2,300 in Germany. wsws.org Behind the backs of the workforce, the general works council and management at Ford have agreed to cut 3,800 jobs across Europe over the next three years.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Cal Poly Humboldt enacts new profit-driven policies provoking student protests demanding the right to decent housing. wsws.org The administration at Cal Poly Humboldt made the abrupt decision to prioritize its on-campus housing for first-year freshmen and transferring students, forcing second-year students to be evicted and find alternative housing at the start of the next semester.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Biden refuses to explain why Air Force shot down harmless civilian balloons. wsws.org The decision to shoot down the balloons was clearly politically motivated, aimed at creating a climate of panic, fear and hysteria aimed at demonizing China and further militarizing air and space.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Temple University students rally in support of striking grad students as union promotes Democrats. wsws.org Hundreds turned out to oppose Temple University's aggressive attempts to intimidate students and force striking grad students to accept poverty wages.

WSWS (2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, residents demand answers after release of toxic chemicals: "You're telling us the air and water are safe. Why are we getting sick?" wsws.org Anger erupted at the town hall meeting Wednesday night as officials tried to downplay the dangers facing residents after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train and the decision by the railroad to burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars.

WSWS (2023-02-17). A preventable disaster: Antioch, Turkey once again razed by earthquake. wsws.org It was known that some of the earthquakes with the highest loss of life throughout history have occurred in Antioch.

WSWS (2023-02-17). UAW bureaucracy falsifies the heritage of the Flint sit-down strike to push the bogus run-off. wsws.org The comparison of the current, bogus, UAW runoff election to the heroic 1937 Flint sitdown strike along with the claim of worker apathy for low rank-and-file turnout is utterly false.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Oppose the Sri Lankan government's anti-democratic attack on local elections. wsws.org The government's ongoing attempts to postpone the elections is a part of its broader attacks on the social and democratic rights of working people who are beginning to rise up against its brutal austerity measures.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Republicans revive discredited Wuhan Lab Leak theory and call Anthony Fauci to testify. wsws.org Republicans have demanded Former Biden chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci testify on the Wuhan lab leak theory.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Delhi's air most polluted of any capital city for fourth year in a row. wsws.org Air pollution has caused an estimated 25,000 deaths in Delhi since the beginning of 2021.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Russian offensive underway in Ukraine as war destabilizes the entire region. wsws.org With a further of escalation well underway, the war is already destabilizing the entire region, threatening to ever more directly draw in neighboring countries.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Reserve Bank of Australia governor Lowe, political theatre and interest rate hikes. wsws.org The central concern of all sections of the political and media establishment is that workers should not draw broad political conclusions from the life-wrenching experiences they are undergoing.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Railroad workers confirm "nasty" toxic train "broke down" two days prior to crash in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org New details confirm that the February 3 crash could have been prevented had workers' warnings been heeded regarding profit-driven policies, such as Precision Scheduled Railroading.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Workers speak out against UAW complicity as Stellantis prepares to shutter Belvidere Assembly. wsws.org Around 1,200 remaining workers at the Stellantis Belvidere Assembly Plant face the Februrary 28 closure of their plant, leaving them with gut wrenching choices.

WSWS (2023-02-17). 72 mass shootings in 46 days in the United States: What are the social and political causes? wsws.org Nearly 10,000 men, women and children in the US have already died or been injured in gun-related violence from all causes, in the first less than two months of 2023.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Australia: Two workers killed at Queensland zinc mine. wsws.org The tragic death of two young workers, Dylan Langridge and Trevor Davis, highlights the ongoing refusal of mining corporations, governments and unions to implement basic safety measures.

WSWS (2023-02-17). Who is responsible for earthquake deaths in Turkey? wsws.org Numerous experts, and even official reports, have been predicting earthquakes along Turkey's fault lines on a scientific and historical basis for years.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-17). Syria Held Hostage by the US And Its Allies. orinocotribune.com By B. Nimri Aziz — Feb 13, 2023 | Perhaps the most agonizing experience for a family, for any bystander, even for humanitarian professionals, is a double tragedy—a death or calamity where they are refused access, where they are forced to helplessly witness suffering, unable to offer succor. This is surely what faces millions of able-bodied Syrians today. It affects Syrians within the stricken nation along with their faraway relatives and friends. | Anyone seeing suffering is involuntarily driven forward— to assist. Yet Syrians globally, those most affected by the agonizing images and stories emer…

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-17). Blinken Might Meet With China's FM at Munich Conference Amid Balloon Tensions. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken might meet with his Chinese counterpart this week at the Munich Security Conference, which will be held from Friday to Sunday. Blinken canceled a planned trip to China after the Pentagon announced a Chinese balloon was floating over the continental United States. Blinken called the incident a "clear violation of …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-17). The US May Have Shot Down a Small Hobby Balloon With a Sidewinder Missile. news.antiwar.com

Brian Mier (2023-02-17). US Lawfare and the Destabilization of Latin America. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish articles that are over two weeks old. However, an exception is being made in this case as the article remains as important today as it was at the time of its publication. | By Brian Mier — Jan 25, 2023 | Brazil-based reporter and author Brian Mier outlines the strategy of lawfare and how it has been used in Latin America, particularly in the Lava Jato investigation. | "Lawfare is the use of the law as a weapon of war, and it is the newest characteristic of 21st Century Combat," Colonel Charles Dunlap | Lawfare is the weaponized use of the law to anni…

NewsOne Staff (2023-02-17). Black History In China: The History Of China's First Black Inhabitants. newsone.com

Staff (2023-02-17). President Maduro and President Petro Sign Trade Agreement, Resume Full Relations. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 16, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, signed the Partial Scope Trade Agreement No. 28. The signing of this memorandum of understanding ratifies the President Maduro arrived this Thursday afternoon, accompanied by his wife and Deputy Cilia Flores, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, and by members of his cabinet. After arriving at the Sant…

Staff (2023-02-17). President Maduro Rules Out Resuming México Talks (+Washington Abandoning Its Word). orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 16, the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, ruled out resuming the dialogue—known as the México Talks—that his government had been advancing with representatives of the Unitary Platform which includes the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. "We do not dialogue with maulas," stated the head of government, who pointed out the breach of the agreements reached at the last round of the México Talks. | "We dialogue with everyone who has to dialogue. When you have a dialogue, you have to have a say," Maduro noted. "And you also summon governments as serious as the govern…

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Why is Biden so Oddly Silent about the Ohio Train Disaster? americanthinker.com Slow Joe has an extremely cozy relationship with some of the major shareholders of Norfolk Southern.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Putin Relies on 'Fatigued' Republicans. americanthinker.com Any wavering of Western resolve that allows Russia to advance in Europe will have repercussions for peace and the balance of power in Asia and the Middle East.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Why not a 'He Gets Us' campaign for traditional values? americanthinker.com A concerted, continuous advertising and media campaign promoting the advantage of conservative values is needed to break through the solidly woke media culture.

Stephen Janis, Taya Graham (2023-02-16). Death of unarmed North Carolina man under police restraint ruled a homicide; police would not release body camera footage to assist with autopsy. therealnews.com The death of an unarmed man

Ju-Hyun Park (2023-02-16). America's 'Chinese spy balloon' meltdown and the dangers of decaying hegemony. therealnews.com At times, the ways people perceive an object betrays more about the people than the object itself. A case in point: The recent saga of the "Chinese spy balloon" may be presented as an allegory of the ever-present threat of airborne Asiatic infiltration, but in reality it tells us far more about the dangerous, paranoid, and absurd heights US Sinophobia has reached. | It all began with a report from the Billings Gazette, which published

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-02-16). Striking workers need our help to keep fighting in 2023. therealnews.com

Teddy Ostrow (2023-02-16). Nurses struck in droves in 2022. This year will be no different. therealnews.com

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Calls to withdraw sanctions on earthquake-hit Syria grow louder. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Editor's note: The original article mistakenly stated that China had offered $4.4 billion in aid to Syria. That figure has been corrected to $4.4 million. | On Monday, February 13, Syrian Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Bassam Sabbagh stated before the UN Security Council (UNSC) that all…

Kevin Gosztola (2023-02-16). Biden Administration Quiet As Modi Raids BBC Offices Same Day Of Boeing Deal. thedissenter.org The Biden administration often speaks out on press freedom, but officials stayed mum after Modi raided BBC India's offices.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-16). MSD partners with Imperial to access insights for better health. imperial.ac.uk Pharmaceutical company MSD has partnered with Imperial to reveal insights that will aid its mission to support clinicians and save and improve lives.

_____ (2023-02-16). Iraq: Dismal results of the first 100 days of the new government. journal-neo.org In its first 100 days in power, the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani has already left the first, and not very positive, signs of what may await the country in the near future. To say the least, the government's heavy-handed actions have largely deviated from the promises al-Sudani made before taking office, resulting in …

_____ (2023-02-16). Kuomintang delegation to visit People's Republic of China. journal-neo.org The ten-day visit to China by a delegation of the Kuomintang, Taiwan's main opposition party, which has been in power more than once, began on February 8 and it is the most remarkable event since the NEO last reviewed the situation around what is perhaps the most dangerous problem of the "Global Great Game" current …

_____ (2023-02-16). Mongolia against SCO membership: Saying "No" to Russia and China does not mean saying "Yes" to the West. journal-neo.org In recent years, Mongolia's repeated rejection of SCO membership has been used by a number of political experts as an argument in favor of that country's priority orientation toward Western conceptual and organizational structures. Some analysts trace in such a decision of the Mongolian authorities the desire to distance themselves from their immediate neighbors — …

_____ (2023-02-16). Reality and Reflux: Tug of War—Georgia, Ukraine and Russia. journal-neo.org Lots of things are going on now in the nexus between Georgia and Ukraine. Different camps are being organised, as if sides are lining up for a tug-of-war over Georgia having friendly relations with both Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The US government and some opposition parties don't want Georgia and Russia to resume flights, …

A Guest Author (2023-02-16). Legendario periodista dice que buzos de EE.UU. volaron los Nord Stream. workers.org Victoria Nuland: "Nos agrada mucho saber que el Nord Stream 2 se ha convertido en un montón de chatarra en el fondo del mar." En un artículo publicado aquí el último octubre en inglés, Sara Flounders demostró que los EE.UU. gañaba lo más de la destrucción de Nordstream 1 y . . . |

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-02-16). African American Resistance in the Rural South. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-02-16). Musk Says He Restricted Ukraine's Use of Starlink to Avoid World War III. globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-02-16). A counterintuitive take on the risk that China poses to the world. americanthinker.com An Australian-based analyst contends that China is weaker than we realize, although that does not entirely alleviate the threat it poses.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Big win: Idaho parents force would-be groomers to crawl back to the hole whence they came. americanthinker.com American heroes sabotage the schemes of sexually-confused predators, and I am loving it.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Critical Race Theory is eugenics-based. americanthinker.com Given the historical horrors of eugenics in practice, its adherents have been hiding in the shadows… but nonetheless, they're still here.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Democrats learn the hard way that dislodging a dotard from office doesn't come easy. americanthinker.com Dianne Feinstein's staff jumped the gun on her imminent retirement from office. Not so fast there, whippersnappers.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Did Obama's Trump-hate light a fuse to a war with Russia? americanthinker.com Obama's rage at the 2016 election of President Trump seems to have prompted him to set up sleeper cells inside Russia.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Foaming at the mouth, anti-racist Democrats again label Justice Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' because of his skin color. americanthinker.com Georgia bill to erect a bust of Thomas makes headway in the legislature, and the left is unified in hysteria.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). I hope it's space aliens…but I doubt it. americanthinker.com Why is the Biden administration suddenly shooting things out of the sky all over the place?>

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Is it always financially worthwhile to obtain a college degree? americanthinker.com A new resource can clarify the answer.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Leftists are escalating their war on language for racial and scientific ends. americanthinker.com Whether it's black college students coming up with hundreds of racist insults or researchers abandoning scientific reality, using language for power is very real.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). My 85 theses to get un-canceled from Twitter. americanthinker.com Wherein perseverance is rewarded.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). Sunset Social Security or wage world war. americanthinker.com You can complain about Republicans sunsetting Social Security, Medicare, and welfare if you want, but you are in effect voting for us to go to war.

americanthinker (2023-02-16). The DNA of Intelligent Design. americanthinker.com How much do we really know about DNA and the scientific truths it points to?>

Amiad Horowitz (2023-02-16). Sanctions only create suffering for poor people, so why keep imposing them? peoplesworld.org For decades, the United States government has used economic sanctions as a supposedly non-violent way of forcing supposed enemy states to capitulate to the will of the U.S. We are told that as opposed to open conflict, sanctions are less violent. At first glance, this might seem true… a more humane form of warfare, if …

Amy Goodman (2023-02-16). Norfolk Southern Skips Public Meeting on Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio. truthout.org Hundreds of residents of East Palestine, Ohio, packed into their first town hall meeting Wednesday night after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and a "controlled" burn sent a mushroom cloud of toxic chemicals into the air. Many said they distrusted the train operator Norfolk Southern and their elected officials, who told residents the air and water were safe last Wednesday. |

Andy Kroll (2023-02-16). The Specter of "Woke Communism" tomdispatch.com Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida and perhaps the next president of the United States, is waging war against something he and many others on the right identify as "woke communism." DeSantis even persuaded the Florida legislature to pass a Victims of Communism law, mandating that every November 7th (the anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia), all public schools in the state must devote 45 minutes of instruction to the evils of the red menace. You might reasonably ask: What menace? After all, the Soviet Union fell apart more than 30 years ago and, long before that, communist parties around the world had…

Ann Brown (2023-02-16). Star Ohio State Football Players Acquitted of Rape After Producing Video of Consent. moguldom.com Two former Ohio State University football players were found not guilty on Feb. 9 of kidnapping and raping a 19-year-old woman in 2020. Amir Riep, 24, and Jahsen Wint, 24 were acquitted on all counts after being accused of sexually assaulting the woman in their off-campus apartment on Feb. 4, 2020. She also claimed that …

Ann Brown (2023-02-16). Another Black Man Freed By Judge After Crooked Murder Conviction 28 Years Ago. moguldom.com Lamar Johnson, 50, served nearly 28 years in prison in St. Louis, Missouri, for a murder he did not commit. On Feb. 14, he was finally freed. Circuit Judge David Mason declared Johnson innocent and overturned his conviction. Mason said there had to be "reliable evidence of actual innocence — evidence so reliable that it …

Ann Brown (2023-02-16). Do Mainstream Media Care If US Government Blew Up Nord Stream 2 Pipeline? Seymour Hersh Story Ignored. moguldom.com On Feb. 8, Pulitzer winning journalist Seymour Hersh wrote a blog on his in-depth report claiming that President Joe Biden's administration deliberately blew up the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. According to the blog entitled "How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline," he pointed the finger at the U.S. Navy as being behind the Nord Stream pipeline explosion. …

Anonymous103 (2023-02-16). In Video: "There Is No Nazism In Ukraine" southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-16). In Video: Wagner To Transfer Hundreds More Bodies Of Ukrainian Servicemen To Ukraine. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-16). Military Overview On February 16, 2023: Russians Using New Tactic For Strikes Across Ukraine. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces continue constant strikes on the Ukrainian military and energy infrastructure facilities throughout Ukraine. Missile strikes on the targets in the Lviv, Poltava, Zaporozhye, Cherkasy, Odessa, Sumy, Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions of Ukraine were launched. | The head of the office of the Ukrainian President, Andriy Ermak, confirmed another massive attack, claiming that on February 16, Russian missiles reached targets in the northern and western regions of Ukraine, as well as…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). Commander Of U.S. Forces In Syria, Iraq Warns Of Response After Iranian Drone Incident. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. (U.S. Army photo) | The United States forces in Syria and Iraq "retains the right to self-defense," Major General Matthew McFarlane, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve, warned on February 15, just a few hours after

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). German Defense Minister Says Ukraine Will Receive Only Half Battalion Of Leopard 2A6 Tanks. southfront.org A German military Leopard 2A6 main battle tank. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | Ukraine will only receive half a battalion of more modern Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks from its allies, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on February 15. | Speaking to reporters in Brussels where a meeting of NATO's leaders was being held, the minister said that no new commitments to supply Leopard 2A6 tanks had been made at a meeting of the so-called tank coalition. | Late in January, the German government announced it would…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). ISIS Suicide Bomber Kills Iraqi Officer, Two Soldiers Near Baghadad. southfront.org File image. | On February 16, the Iraqi Security Cell announced that an officer and two soldiers were killed while taking part in a counter-terrorism operation in the town of Tarmiyah, some 50 kilometers to the north of Baghdad. | In a statement, the cell said that the operation targeted a three-man cell of ISIS that was planning to target Shiite pilgrims who visit the shrine of Imam Musa ibn Ja'far al-Kazim this time of the year. | Two of the terrorist cell's members were killed by Iraqi troops, while a third committed…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). Russia Army Is Now Using Radar Reflector Balloons To Test Ukrainian Air Defenses (Photos). southfront.org File image. | The Russian military has reportedly begun using balloons with radar reflectors attached to them to test Ukrainian air defenses. | On February 15, several Russian radar reflector balloons were detected over Kiev and nearby regions. Ukrainian air defenses engaged the balloons. At least one was shot down and photos of its wreckage were shared by Ukrainian sources. The balloon was carrying a very basic radar reflector made up from intersected square-shaped pieces of wood which were covered with w…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). Russian Drones Continue To Hunt Down Ukraine's New M109 Howitzers (Videos). southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military continues to hunt down Kiev forces' new M109 self-propelled 155 mm howitzers with loitering munitions. | On February 14 and 15, videos documenting strikes on two Ukrainian M109 howitzers in the special military zone surfaced online. The first howitzer was targeted with a…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). Saudi Foreign Minister Will Visit Syria In Upcoming Few Days — Report. southfront.org Syria flag (flickr). | Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud will visit the Syrian capital, Damascus, in the upcoming few days, Sputnik reported on February 16, citing a Syrian source with knowledge on the matter. "Preparations are currently underway for the visit of Prince Faisal bin Farhan within days," the source, whose name was not revealed, told the Russian news agency, without elaborating. | This would be the first visit by a senior Saudi official to Damascus since the war…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-16). Turkish Shelling Kill Elderly Man In Quake-Hit Syria's Aleppo. southfront.org Image: aa.com.tr | On February 16, an elderly man was killed when the Turkish military shelled the town of Tell Rifaat in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | Tell Rifaat is controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, the Syrian Arab Army maintains a large presence in the town and its surroundings. A unit of the Russian Military Police is also deployed there. | The SDF-linked Hawar News Agency identified the victim as 70-year-old Yusuf Abd. The…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-16). Europe Trying To Find Tanks For Ukraine. southfront.org |

Anonymous (2023-02-16). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…

Anya Parampil (2023-02-16). From the 'Groyper Wars' to 'America First': Nick Fuentes becomes a 'somebody'. thegrayzone.com Self-described Christian reactionary livestreamer Nick Fuentes led his "Groyper Army" into a war against the conservative movement's most prominent figures, including TPUSA's Charlie Kirk and podcaster Ben Shapiro. Fuentes blasted conservative rivals as too pro-gay, pro-immigrant, and pro-Israel to champion the ideals of "America First." Between 2020 and 2023, he hosted a rival "America First" conference (AFPAC) to compete with the annual CPAC confab of the conservative establishment. AFPAC's main achievement has been engulfing MAGA-aligned politicians in controversy. In 2022, …

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-16). Louisiana Cop Charged With Homicide After Neighbor's Complaint About Loud Music. newsone.com Source: screenshot / facebook | UPDATED: 3: 45 p.m. ET, Feb 16, 2023 | A Shreveport Officer Alexander Tyler was arrested on a charge of negligent homicide in the shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley. | Tyler's bond was set at $25,000. | According to CNN, during Tyler's first appearance in court, Louisiana State Police investigators told the judge that footage from the officer's bodycam proves Bagley's h…

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-16). D.C. Police Colluded With Proud Boys Leader Before Arresting Enrique Tarrio. newsone.com

Brandon Chew (2023-02-16). East Lansing council urges Mich. AG drop charges against man shot by police. peoplesworld.org EAST LANSING, Mich.—On Feb. 14, the East Lansing City Council voted in favor of sending a letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, for a second time, urging her to drop charges filed against a man shot by police in a Meijer parking lot in April 2022. In a 3-1 vote, the city council agreed to draft …

Brittani Banks (2023-02-16). Asking the Oppressed to Be Nonviolent Is an Impossible Standard That Ignores History. independentmediainstitute.org In January 2023, after five police officers killed Tyre Nichols, President Joe Biden quickly issued a statement calling on protesters to stay nonviolent. "As Americans grieve, the Department of Justice conducts its investigation, and state authorities continue their work, I join Tyre's family in calling for peaceful protest," said Biden. "Outrage is understandable, but violence …

Brittani Banks (2023-02-16). A Realistic 'Energy Transition' Is to Get Better at Using Less of It. independentmediainstitute.org In 2022, I authored two articles expressing doubts about society's transition from fossil fuels to renewable solar and wind power. In this final article in the series, I'll explain why my conclusions are based on experience as well as analysis. My gloomy assessment of the prospects for renewable energy is not motivated by love of …

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-16). Biden Refers To Wes Moore As 'Boy' In Speech, Right-Wing Media Pounces. newsone.com Joe Biden referred to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as "boy" in a speech, prompting right-wing media to present that as proof of the president's racism. It was Biden's latest in an ongoing series of racial gaffes.

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-16). Will Trump Be Indicted? Georgia Grand Jury Recommends Criminal Charges Over Possible Perjury. newsone.com A grand jury empaneled in Georgia over Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election recommends criminal indictments and found no evidence of any fraud. Who's getting charged?

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-16). Australians Aren't Allowed To Know If There Are American Nukes In Australia. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | The US government is permitted to have nuclear weapons in Australia. What's more, Australians are not permitted to know whether or not this is happening. What's more, not even Australia's elected senators are permitted to know whether this is happening. It's assumed to be none of Australia's business whether there are foreign nuclear weapons in Australia. | This was clarified during a Senate estimates hearing on Wednesday, when Greens senators were condescendingly admonished by the Australian foreign minister for the very normal and appropriate attempt to clarify the gove…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-16). Murdoch Propaganda Pushes Australia To Double Its Military Budget For War With China. thealtworld.com

cameron orr (2023-02-16). Attacks on Black Studies reflect ruling class worries. cpusa.org Black History under Attack As we celebrate Black History Month 2023, the very subject is under attack on many fronts: thirty-five states have introduced legislation to restrict teaching history; educators have faced death threats, fines, and fear of losing their jobs. In some cases, the most heinous racial atrocities are singled out for deletion …

Camila Escalante (2023-02-16). Canada Props Up Peru's Coup Government and Helps Canadian Mining Companies Exploit Crisis. towardfreedom.org Two months after the coup against Peru's democratically-elected president, Pedro Castillo, Canada is providing key support for a government responsible for the deaths of 58 civilians, as of February 6, 2023. Camila Escalante reports for the Canada Files.

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2023-02-16). Canada Must Act Against Israeli Settlement Expansion. globalresearch.ca

Chris Walker (2023-02-16). Trump Will Promote Early Voting in 2024 After Years of Using It to Push Big Lie. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump has consistently pushed lies about early voting being untrustworthy and rife with fraud. But as he gears up for his third presidential race in as many election cycles, his campaign aides are shifting toward promoting mail-in voting as a critical part of his election strategy. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, Trump's campaign now believes that such… |

Christian Parenti (2023-02-16). Trump against empire: is that why they hate him? thegrayzone.com Trump was ideologically incoherent and crassly transactional. But the threat he posed to American empire and thus the gargantuan security state helps establish a motive for why the FBI and CIA intervened in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. As president, Donald Trump lavished the rich with tax cuts and deregulation. Yet, contradictorily, he also threatened the structure of American global hegemony that does so much to keep the American one percent tremendously wealthy. In fact, Trump undertook the most …

Dan Bacher (2023-02-16). California Tribes, E.J. group file comments on voluntary water agreements with the State Water Board. indybay.org "As long as the state upholds historic water rights, that we all know to be racist and unfair, we will continue to have first- and second-class California communities," said Dillon Delvo, Executive Director, Little Manila.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-16). Rep. Josh Harder Reintroduces the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act in Congress. indybay.org Critics and independent scientists say the tunnel would have a devastating impact on family farms in San Joaquin, Sacramento and other Delta counties, as well as on imperiled fish populations and the ecology of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-16). Fact Check: Tesla Owners Are Dumping Vehicles On Used Car Market, Desperately Lowering Prices 25%. moguldom.com The price of used Teslas is falling by at least three times the rate of other used electric vehicles and outpacing the overall auto market, due in part to competition, significant price cuts for new Teslas, and the possibility that CEO Elon Musk's brand was overvalued. The average price of a used Tesla fell from $67,915 in …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-16). Ukraine to Receive Fewer German-Made Leopard Tanks Than Promised. news.antiwar.com German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday that Ukraine will not be receiving as many German-made Leopard 2 tanks as promised, at least in the near term. Ukraine was promised two full battalions by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which totals 62 tanks, but Pistorius said Western allies are struggling to put that many together. According …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-16). US Shoots Down Drone Near Occupied Gas Field in Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command has said that US forces shot down a drone on Tuesday that was flying near a US base in northeast Syria. CENTCOM claimed the drone was Iranian-made and said the incident took place at the Mission Support Site Conoco, a US base next to the Conoco gas fields in eastern Syria's Deir …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-16). Blinken Warns Attempting to Retake Crimea Is a 'Red Line' for Putin. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that a Ukrainian attempt at retaking Crimea would be a "red line" for Russian President Vladimir Putin and risks a major response. POLITICO reported that Blinken made the comments during a Zoom call Wednesday with a group of experts in a discussion about the war, citing four …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-16). Ukraine Launches Joint Production of Artillery Shells With a NATO Country. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's state arms producer, Ukroboronprom, announced Wednesday it was launching joint artillery shell production with an unnamed NATO country, a step that reflects the alliance's deepening cooperation with Kyiv. Ukroboronprom said it began producing 120-mm mortar rounds with a NATO member, which it declined to identify. The company's spokeswoman, Natalia Sad, said the joint production …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-16). UN Experts: Iranians With Blood Disorder are Dying Due to US Sanctions. news.antiwar.com UN experts said this week that "The lack of access to medication has resulted in many more deaths," two UN experts, Alena Douhan and Obiora C. Okafor, said, according to a "Since th…

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-16). US Launches Another Airstrike in Somalia, Claims 5 al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced it launched an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Wednesday, the second known US airstrike in the country this month. In a press release on Thursday, AFRICOM claimed the strike killed five al-Shabaab fighters and said it "assessed" no civilians were killed due to the remote location of the strike. …

Dave Welsh (2023-02-16). Haiti forum denounces U.S. occupation. workers.org Berkeley, California Haiti was the focus of the Feb. 4 revival of the Peace and Freedom Party's monthly political meetings, held here at the Starry Plough Irish Pub revolutionary pub. Pro-Aristide demonstrator in Haiti in early March 2004, protesting the Feb. 29 coup and facing the assault rifle of a . . . |

Dean Baker (2023-02-16). That 3.0 Percent Jump in Retail Sales in January Is Not a Big Deal. cepr.net There were several news stories on the 3.0 percent jump in retail sales the Commerce Department reported for January that took this as evidence that the economy was still very strong. In fact, since the January rise followed two months where reported sales fell sharply, the picture is far more ambiguous. Reported sales fell by …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-16). Irresponsible Politics: Australia's B-52 Nuclear Weapons Problem. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Brenda Baletti (2023-02-16). As Health Concerns Escalate After Ohio Train Disaster, Advocates Want to 'Take Back Our Rail System From Greedy Profiteers'. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-16). Schools Are Indoctrinating Children Into Believing That "They Are in the Wrong Body" globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-16). Thyroid Problems Post-COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination — New Japan Study Shows Increased Thyroid Auto-antibodies After Two Doses & Booster. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China's first methanol hydrogen production, refueling station begins operations. ecns.cn China's first integrated methanol hydrogen production and refueling station was put into operation on Wednesday in Dalian, Liaoning province, said its operator China Petrochemical Corp.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China's civil aviation transport sees strong recovery in January. ecns.cn China's civil aviation transport logged a steady rebound in January 2023, as the country optimized its anti-virus response and demand picked up during the Spring Festival travel rush.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Comicomment: Why United States drug problem hard to eradicate. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Senior Chinese diplomat says ready to reignite engine of China-France relations. ecns.cn China is ready to resume dialogue and exchanges in all areas to reignite the engine of China-France relations, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Phase II of 'China Compound Eye' project commences. ecns.cn The second phase of China's deep-space observation radar network project, dubbed "China Compound Eye", began construction in Yunyang county, Chongqing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Experts concerned over 'extremely dangerous' chemical contamination after Ohio train derailment. ecns.cn U.S. experts have expressed grave concerns over the damage by fires and chemical contamination to people and the environment following a disastrous train derailment in the U.S. state of Ohio.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). World's ocean heat grows to record high: study. ecns.cn The world continued to see ocean heat reaching new records, as the year 2022 was the warmest in recorded human history, according to a recent study.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China invites journalists to cover annual 'two sessions'. ecns.cn NPC and CPPCC, the country's national political advisory body, are inviting reporters from home and abroad to cover their annual sessions to be held in March.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Gun Violence in the United States: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn Through facts and figures, this report sheds light on the alarming state of gun violence in the United States and the political and social causes of this entrenched problem.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Chinese scientists reveal evolutionary history of pterosaurs. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have uncovered the fascinating evolutionary history of pterosaurs, the first flying vertebrates.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China sets up expert commission on off-campus tutoring supervision. ecns.cn The Chinese education authority has established an expert commission on off-campus tutoring supervision, as part of its efforts to ease the burden on students in compulsory education.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Basic medical insurance funds to cover drugstore bills in China. ecns.cn China is encouraging drugstores nationwide to integrate with the reimbursement system for outpatient services under the country's medical insurance schemes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China's top legislature schedules standing committee session for late February. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) will convene its 39th session from Feb. 23 to 24 in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). CPC zeros in on misconduct, corruption involving rural revitalization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has ordered its discipline inspection commissions at all levels to initiate strict actions in order to curb misconduct and corruption related to efforts to advance the rural revitalization drive.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China registers nearly 1.6 bln trips during Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn A total of 1.595 billion passenger trips were made in China via commercial transport during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush that ended Wednesday, official data showed Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Chinese FM urges U.S. Congress to stop taking actions that may escalate the situation. ecns.cn The two resolutions that the U.S. Senate passed on Wednesday evening are purely meant to score political points and dramatize the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Chinese FM strongly opposes attempts to use origins tracing as pretext to smear China. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday expressed strong opposition to attempts that use the origins tracing as a pretext to spread disinformation and smear China.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Multiple deaths, injuries caused by Suzhou blaze. ecns.cn Six people died and 28 were injured during a fire in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Thursday morning, according to the official Wechat account of the city's Xiangcheng district.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Wugong Mountain enveloped by sea of clouds after rain. ecns.cn A sea of clouds hover over Wugong Mountain after rain in east China's Jiangxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Pink flowers brighten terraced fields in Hubei. ecns.cn Trees of plum blossom in terraced fields, presenting a unique spring scenery in Laifeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 14, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). They Say: China has done so well with developing and distributing vaccines. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). NE China's Dalian promotes hydrogenation industry. ecns.cn China's first integrated production and refueling station for hydrogen produced from methanol was put into operation in the Dalian Free Trade Zone, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Let cultural relics speak for themselves, Xi says. ecns.cn "A museum is a big school. It is necessary to ensure cultural relics, which embody the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, are well protected and managed while strengthening their research and utilization, so as to allow history and cultural relics to speak for themselves," said Chinese President Xi Jinping while paying a visit to Xi 'an Museum on Feb. 15, 2015.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). Cute alert! Baby chimp siblings in Shanghai Wild Animal Park. ecns.cn Two baby chimpanzees were born at Shanghai Wild Animal Park in 2022. After birth, the chimpanzee siblings were hand-raised by zookeepers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). China sees 348 million railway trips during 2023 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn There were 348 million railway trips during this year's 40-day chunyun (Jan. 7 to Feb. 15), or Spring Festival travel rush, which ended on Wednesday, an increase of 94.73 million or 37.4% over the same period last year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-16). The only catholic church still in use in Tibet. ecns.cn Established in 1865, the Yanjing Catholic Church is the only catholic church still in use in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Located in Naxi Ethnic Group Township of Markam County under Chamdo Prefecture, the church features a Tibetan exterior design combined with a Gothic one in the interior.

Ed Rampell (2023-02-16). Brecht's 'The Mother': The Revolution will not be dramatized. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES—One of my most memorable moments as a theatergoer was at the Performing Garage, the black box theater in Soho, Lower Manhattan, where the Wooster Group staged Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage half a century ago. In this anti-war play, the title character travels around Europe, and at one point during the drama, when Mother …

Editor (2023-02-16). Amartya Sen's work shows us the human cost of capitalist development. mronline.org Indian economist Amartya Sen has posed a devastating challenge to the dominant capitalist understanding of development. But Sen's own analytical framework doesn't go far enough in exposing the inherently exploitative logic of capitalism.

Editor (2023-02-16). Communist Party of Swaziland continues campaign to boycott 'farcical' elections despite arrests and torture. mronline.org In Swaziland, only individuals approved by the local chiefs of King Mswati III can contest elections, and the parliament cannot hold the monarchy accountable. Pro-democracy activists have been calling for a boycott of the elections which are scheduled for August.

Editor (2023-02-16). Neruda was assassinated with a biological weapon, nephew denounces. mronline.org Rodolfo Reyes, a lawyer and nephew of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, charged on Tuesday that the reports from two laboratories in Canada and Denmark confirm the assassination of the Nobel Prizewinner for Literature with a biological weapon.

Editor (2023-02-16). With a 12% decrease, less Americans support aid for Ukraine: Poll. mronline.org Americans are growing weary of the US support for Ukraine, a new poll suggests.

Editor (2023-02-16). ChatGPT: Boon for the Lazy Learner. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch Inside the beating heart of many students and a large number of learners lies an inner cheat. To get passing grades, every effort will be made to do the least to achieve the most. Efforts to subvert the central class examination are the stuff of legend: discreetly written notes on …

Editor (2023-02-16). DemocracyNow! Interview: Seymour Hersh on 'How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline'. scheerpost.com By DemocracyNow! When the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany were damaged last September, U.S. officials were quick to suggest Russia had bombed its own pipelines. But according to a new report by the legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, it was the U.S. Navy that carried out the sabotage, with help …

Editor (2023-02-16). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream II. scheerpost.com A MintPress study of the 20 most influential U.S. news outlets found virtually no coverage of the esteemed journalist's revelations linking Washington to the pipeline attacks.

Editor (2023-02-16). Ohio, Pennsylvania Senators Demand Federal Action Over Toxic Train Derailment. scheerpost.com In letters to the EPA and NTSB, the lawmakers expressed concern about the safety of East Palestine residents, given the release of hazardous materials, as well as efforts to prevent future derailments.

Editor (2023-02-16). We Need to Talk About the Original Sin of Economics. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-16). Zelensky Signs Agreement With JP Morgan on Ukraine's Reconstruction. scheerpost.com

Ella Fassler (2023-02-16). Formerly Incarcerated People Seek Discrimination Protection as "Protected Class" truthout.org Bridgette Simpson said she was a bright-eyed and bushy tailed 23-year-old college graduate when she suddenly found herself living a nightmare. A judge had just ruled on her traffic ticket in New Jersey, when she was suddenly surrounded by a sea of cops. Her ex-fiancé had used her car for robberies in Georgia, and she was being arrested and extradited for accessory to armed robbery. |

Elliott Wallace (2023-02-16). Debates over gas stoves lead to major concerns for restaurants. america.cgtn.com There's been an uproar in the United States in recent weeks over reports the federal government was planning to regulate gas cooking stoves. The debate has spilled over to Congress. Cooktops have been linked to high levels of nitrogen dioxide and other chemicals, which the …

Elliott Wallace (2023-02-16). Ohio residents react to toxic train derailment. america.cgtn.com Residents of a small town in the U.S. state of Ohio are being warned to avoid drinking well water following a train derailment earlier this month. The train, carrying toxic chemicals, ignited a large fire, sending thick smoke into the air.

Elliott Wallace (2023-02-16). Washington, DC clears out homeless encampment. america.cgtn.com Dozens of homeless people in downtown Washington DC were evicted this week from a homeless encampment, the largest in the nation's capital.

Fidel Castro Ruz (2023-02-16). Fidel Castro Ruz: Nuclear Weapons and the Survival of the Homo Sapiens. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-02-16). Twin Cities students demand abortion access on all UMN campuses. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – 15 University of Minnesota students and staff members gathered in the rain outside of UMN's Morrill Hall on February 14 for a Valentine's Day-themed rally hosted by Students for a Democratic Society and AFSCME demanding the expansion of abortion access across all University of Minnesota campuses. | Protesters adorned the exterior of the building that contains the university President Joan Gabel's office with heart-shaped signs stating "UMN owes abortion access" and "Abortion is healthcare." Valentines were given to passers-by that had pieces of candy attached to fact sheets detailing how there…

Foreign Policy in Focus (2023-02-16). Should a repressive petrostate get to host UN climate talks? The UAE Plans for a Fossil Fuel Friendly COP28. juancole.com By Joey Shea | — ( Foreign Policy in Focus) — In recent weeks, grave concerns have emerged about the conflicts of interest posed by the United Arab Emirates as host of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28, as well as fears about the safety and security of participants in the …

Frances Kuo (2023-02-16). A woman from China brings a taste of home to American customers. america.cgtn.com Some of us experience this when we're away — missing the food we enjoy at home. That's what happened with one woman who moved from China to the Washington, D.C. area. So, she decided to start a business — to share the prized dish from …

Global Research News (2023-02-16). Selected Articles: Crimea and the Final War. globalresearch.ca By In January,

global.ilmanifesto.it (2023-02-16). Erdogan silences journalists after earthquake as his support wanes. global.ilmanifesto.it February 6: two earthquakes struck Turkey, killing over 30,000 people.

Igor Derysh (2023-02-16). Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Subpoenaed in January 6 Probe. truthout.org Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has been subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith's team in connection to his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, according to CNN. Meadows was served with a subpoena seeking documents and testimony related to Jan. 6 sometime last month, a source told the network. Smith also recently subpoenaed former Vice President Mike Pence. |

infobrics (2023-02-16). China Becomes Biggest Brazil Corn Buyer. infobrics.org China became the main destination of Brazilian corn exports in January by volume, surpassing traditional importers like Japan, Iran and Spain, according to revised trade data released by the government…

infobrics (2023-02-16). Russia Keen to Boost Energy Trade with India; Transactions in Rupee/Ruble. infobrics.org As its military campaign continues in Ukraine, Russia is in the process of boosting its energy trade with India by stepping up supplies of crude oil and Liquefied Natural Gas…

infobrics (2023-02-16). Russia's Rail Freight Volumes Heading East Exceed Westbound Freight for the First Time. infobrics.org Sustainable, significant commodities demand is keeping Russian Railways on track for servicing Asia…

infobrics (2023-02-16). New anti-Russian resolutions may be discussed at the UN. infobrics.org The eleventh special emergency session of the UN General Assembly will resume activities on late February.

infobrics (2023-02-16). Kiev regime escalating crimes against Ukrainians. infobrics.org There are now reports and video evidence that even Ukrainian women, refugees, disabled people, including amputees and the visually impaired are also increasingly being forced into the ranks of the Neo-Nazi junta forces.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-16). How the West Planned to Use Ukraine to Fight a Proxy War with Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Olga Sukharevskaya Since the beginning of Russia's military offensive, almost one year ago, Ukraine has received tens of billions of dollars from the West. These funds are directly responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including civilians in the east of Ukraine. Primarily focused on their own interests, the US and its allies are full…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-16). Russian State Duma Demands Urgent International Investigation into the US Terrorist Attack on Nord Stream II. libya360.wordpress.com Appeal of the State Duma of the Russian Federation to the United Nations with a Proposal for an Urgent Investigation by the International Community into the Crime Committed by the USA in the Baltic Sea on 26 September 2022 An appeal was unanimously supported by all factions of the State Duma The results of an…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-16). Sevim Dagdelen: Germany Must Investigate Nord Stream II Sabotage Claims. libya360.wordpress.com Lawmaker Sevim Dagdelen made her appeal after a report alleged that the US was behind the Nord Stream blasts Berlin must not obstruct the creation of an international inquiry into the explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Sevim Dagdelen, a German MP from the Left Party (Die Linke), said on Tuesday. Dagdelen's appeal came…

Jake Johnson (2023-02-16). Senate Dems Warn GOP Budget Cuts Would "Deny 1 Million Babies Access to Formula" truthout.org Top Senate Democrats released a report Wednesday highlighting the far-reaching implications of the House GOP majority's push to freeze federal spending at fiscal year 2022 levels, a cap that would inflict severe cuts on programs that help low-income families afford food, healthcare, housing, and other necessities. "We've heard a lot of talk from House Republicans about cutting spending… |

JANET (2023-02-16). U.S. Sanctions on Syria Block aid! End Sanctions NOW! Learn how SanctionsKill. iacenter.org The demands are rising! End the sanctions on Syria. Thousands caught under the rubble. Tens of thousands are homeless. Yet U.S. sanctions are blocking every form of relief. We need an international campaign to END these deadly sanctions. Order 2nd Edition, just released SANCTIONS — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy: iacenter.org/sanctions-book Download the REPORT: US Sanctions: Deadly, Destructive and in Violation of International Law Get the latest updates at: syriasupportmovement.org The anthology: SANCTIONS: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy challenges a deadly U.S. policy. In 3 mont…

Jarod Facundo (2023-02-16). Chemical Desolation in Appalachia. globalresearch.ca

Jason Ditz (2023-02-16). US Endorsement Fails to Help Iraqi Currency Exchange Rate. news.antiwar.com Dragged down by a crumbling currency, Iraqi officials Friday the 3rd saw the dinar bounce off of record lows, but predicted recoveries never materialized, and the currency is

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-02-16). U.S. Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Condemned as "Crime Against Humanity" covertactionmagazine.com The U.S. is blaming Zimbabwe's government (which it is conveniently trying to overthrow) for the tragic humanitarian crises afflicting its suffering people. But the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism has now placed responsibility directly on the harsh economic sanctions that the U.S. has been imposing on Zimbabwe for the last 22 years. Just two …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-02-16). Biden to Syrian Earthquake Victims: Drop Dead. globalresearch.ca

Jim McMahan (2023-02-16). Hunger strike vs. torturous conditions in Washington state. workers.org Tacoma, Washington Over 80 detainees went on a hunger strike Feb. 1 at the ICE Processing Center, formerly the Northwest Detention Center, in Tacoma. In an effort to crush the strike, they were quickly tear-gassed at the beginning of their heroic stance. The immigrant detainees struck against torturous conditions at . . . |

Jim Spellman (2023-02-16). U.S. explores Ukraine conflict's impact on energy market. america.cgtn.com The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee held a hearing on the impact the conflict in Ukraine is having on energy markets. The top Democrat and Republican Senators on the committee are both from fossil fuel-producing states and used the hearing to promote US …

Joe Emersberger (2023-02-16). Elections in Ecuador Unmask Western Media Dishonesty. mintpressnews.com On February 5, Revolución Ciudadana (

Jonathan Cook (2023-02-16). In Syria, the West's Humanitarian Claims Crumble to Dust. globalresearch.ca

Juan Cole (2023-02-16). More Evidence that the Massive Thwaites Glacier is Melting Fast, Threatening the world's Coasts. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is in the news again. We are fascinated with it because it is the Godzilla of glaciers, 80 miles across and as massive as Florida. If the ice sheet holding it back were to melt, and if Thwaites plopped into the ocean, it would all …

Julia Conley (2023-02-16). Earth Is in "a New Chapter in the Climate and Ecological Crisis," Study Finds. truthout.org A new study released Thursday warned that the planet has entered "a new chapter in the climate and ecological crisis," in which communities are forced to direct massive resources to responding to the escalating impacts of the climate emergency, taking focus away from efforts to slash fossil fuel emissions — causing what the report authors called a "doom loop" that will make avoiding the worst… |

Karen Kwiatkowski (2023-02-16). "Plug and Play" Guides US Domestic and Foreign Policy — And It's Not Working. globalresearch.ca

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-02-16). "African Unity" and the Failure of Regional Integration, Current Geopolitical Changes. globalresearch.ca

Labor Video Project (2023-02-16). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-02-16). Why Are So Many in the West Lying About Ukraine's Casualties? sonar21.com I am fascinated by guys like Wes O'Donnell, who publish delusional nonsense without offering one piece of credible evidence. O'Donnell, who claims to have served in the U.S. Army and…

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-16). Sanders pushes AFA Chief Sara Nelson as new Labor Secretary. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—With Labor Secretary Marty Walsh headed out the door—and back to a top union job—Sen. Bernie Sanders is pushing two potential successors: Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, and Bill Clinton's Labor Secretary, Robert Reich, in that order. Sanders' recommendations may swing some weight with Joe Biden's White House. The Vermont independent …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-16). Teamsters launch campaign in California to ban driverless trucks. peoplesworld.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A giant truck with no driver in the cab recently drove itself 80 miles from Tucson to Phoenix, Arizona. TuSimple Holdings, a public corporation headquartered in San Diego, has announced it conducted an 80-mile driverless truck run along highways and streets, including Interstate 10, from Tucson to a location in the Phoenix area. …

Mary Triny Mena (2023-02-16). Economists fear Venezuela slipping back into hyperinflation. america.cgtn.com Economists in Venezuela fear the country may be slipping back into a cycle of hyperinflation, just a year after it emerged from a four-year period of crippling high prices.

Michael Jansen (2023-02-16). Devastating Impacts of Earthquake: Prevailing Sanctions Against Syria. globalresearch.ca

Misión Verdad (2023-02-16). Washington Concerned About Recovery of Petrocaribe. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 15, 2023 | A recent analysis

Mojtaba Mahdavi (2023-02-16). Iran: A Post-Islamist Society Revolts Against an Islamist State. socialistproject.ca Zan, Zendegi, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) is the motto of Iran's most recent democratic social movement, which sparked after the death in detention of Zhina Mahsa Amini by so-called Iran's morality police on 16 September 2022. This nationwide progressive movement, largely led by women and other Iran's subalterns, has shaken the ideological foundation of the Islamic Republic of Iran — the discourse and the institution of the velayat-e faqih (guardianship of the jurist) — and the entirety of the current Islamist state in Iran. | The Zan, Zendegi, Azadi movement has revealed that the ruling Islamist…

Natalia Marques (2023-02-16). A week since Ohio disaster, and still no one held accountable for effects of toxins on residents. peoplesdispatch.org Ohio residents frustrated after confusing town hall, as more reports of dead animals and illness stream in, and Norfolk Southern comes under increased scrutiny…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Science Saturday: Cross-laboratory collaboration accelerates gold-standard SRA testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, where teamwork powers innovation, a cross-laboratory collaboration has enabled implementation of a cutting-edge, gold standard test for a life-threatening condition known as HIT, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The test, a serotonin release assay (SRA), uses the expertise and technologies of the Special Coagulation Laboratory (SCL) and Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CMSL) to guide physicians on making an accurate diagnosis of HIT, which is an important first step in choosing the best blood…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. "Many health conditions have a genetic link," says Breanna Mitchell, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. "Genetic testing can help you and your health care…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

NewsOne Staff (2023-02-16). Exonerated! Wrongly Convicted Black Folks Whose Names Have Been Cleared. newsone.com Lamar Johnson, who served nearly 28 years of a life sentence for a killing that he has always said he didn't commit, had his conviction overturned because of "reliable evidence of actual innocence."

NewsOne Staff (2023-02-16). Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died In 2023. newsone.com Atlanta civic leader and entrepreneur Thomas W. Dortch Jr., the chairman of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's board and former leader of 100 Black Men of America, has died at the age of 72.

Ngakiya Camara (2023-02-16). Decades of Racial Bias Preceded College Board's AP Black History Course Changes. truthout.org For weeks, prominent scholars and educators, including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Kimberlé Crenshaw and David J. Johns, have called out the College Board for removing contemporary topics and scholarship in Black history from the new Advanced Placement (AP) African American History course being piloted across 60 U.S. schools. Some of these revisions — regarding topics like Black Lives Matter… |

noreply (2023-02-16). Now Russia Is Surely Finished… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Talk about sanctions from hell.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). China issues sanctions against US weapons makers over supplies to Taiwan. peoplesdispatch.org China has imposed sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies. It has also indicated that it will take strong action in response to recent US escalation around the "spy balloon" that was shot down earlier this month…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Daily Round-up | Rights groups sue Peru's president for protesters' killings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of Colombians marching in support of President Gustavo Petro's government, Palestinian prisoners launching a civil disobedience movement, Amnesty criticizing a British firm for its role in evictions in Kashmir, and the US and Papua New Guinea in talks over a defense agreement…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Ecuadorian President threatens media outlet that revealed alleged corruption within his administration. peoplesdispatch.org A local outlet published details of a report from the Anti-Narcotics Police of Ecuador, revealing alleged links between the Lasso government and mafia, drug trafficking and corruption…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Greek teachers step up opposition to neo-liberal reforms targeting schools. peoplesdispatch.org School teachers and their unions in Greece have intensified their protest against the neo-liberal reforms and other anti-worker policies targeting schools and teachers across the country pushed by the conservative New Democracy (ND)-led government. Massive mobilizations took place across Greece on February 15, in response to the call of teachers' unions, such as the Teaching Federation of Greece (IOC) and the Federation of Secondary Education Officers (OLME), as well as students' groups, and parents' associations. Teachers demanded that the legislation be repealed which pave the way for the commercialization and…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). In East Jerusalem, resistance to occupation may lead to deportation, loss of Israeli citizenship for Arabs. peoplesdispatch.org According to a new law passed in the Knesset, Israeli citizens and residents of occupied East Jerusalem convicted of acts of "terrorism" will be stripped of their citizenship and deported. The law applies to only those receiving support from the Palestinian Authority implying that only Arab citizens of Israel come under its ambit…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Peruvian organizations take legal action against Dina Boluarte over killings of protesters. peoplesdispatch.org A group of Peruvian human rights organizations and independent lawyers, on Wednesday, February 15, filed a legal complaint against Dina Boluarte, her ministers, and police chiefs over the deaths of six people killed during protests in the Apurímac region in December 2022. | The complaint states that during the first five days of demonstrations against Boluarte's assumption of power, which began on December 7, 2022, six people were killed, 83 were injured, and dozens were arrested and tortured at the hands of police officers. | According to a statement by the Legal Defense Institute—one of the organizations…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Sanctions are killing people in earthquake-hit Syria. peoplesdispatch.org Rania Khalek of BreakThrough News talks about the brutal impact of sanctions on earthquake-hit Syria. She explains how these extensive sanctions are leading to deaths, obstructing vital aid, and preventing reconstruction efforts, even as their authors, the US and its European allies, deliver homilies about democracy. She also talks about how the 'easing' of sanctions by the US is not having any significant impact.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). Students demand affordable housing in the Netherlands. peoplesdispatch.org Students in the Netherlands are continuing their years-long struggle for affordable housing. On Tuesday, February 14, students organized a protest at Uilenstede in Amstelveen, a suburb of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. | The students, mobilized by the General Student Association Amsterdam (ASVA) and Free University Students Union (SRVU), have accused the government of blocking construction of more than 4,000 houses in Kronenburg near Uilenstede, a student district in the city. Activists from the Communist Youth Movement (CJB) were also present at the mobilization and extended their support to the students. | Ac…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-16). We have the best chance in a very long time to actually achieve Mumia's freedom: Angela Davis writes to Irvin Jim. peoplesdispatch.org Noted political activist and academic Angela Davis writes to NUMSA's General Secretary Irvin JIm on the global campaign to free US political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal…

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-16). Nord Stream Terror Attack: The Plot Thickens. globalresearch.ca

Popular Resistance. (2023-02-16). March 18: National March — Peace In Ukraine; Stop NATO. popularresistance.org Coinciding with the 20th anniversary weekend of the U.S.-invasion of Iraq, antiwar organizations and coalitions are initiating a major set of actions including a major demonstration at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday March 18 demanding "Peace in Ukraine — Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars" and "Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine." | The Biden administration seems determined to escalate the Ukraine war. The danger of a catastrophic global war — including nuclear war — is real. A U.S. General commanding 50,000 troops in the Pacific also issued a letter to his sub-commanders in rece…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-16). Video: America is at War with Europe. globalresearch.ca The evidence amply confirms that The Nord Stream was the object of an act of sabotage ordered by President Joe Biden. | Nord Stream —which originates in Russia— transits through the (maritime) territorial jurisdiction of 4 member states of the EU. From a legal standpoint (International Law: UN Charter, Law of the Sea) this was a U.S. Act of War against the EU.

Prof Rodrigue Tremblay (2023-02-16). Is the U.S. Biden Administration Behind the Blowing Up of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 Pipelines Between Russia and Western Europe? globalresearch.ca

Prof. Claudia von Werlhof (2023-02-16). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2023-02-16). CovertAction Bulletin: On the Ground Report from East Palestine Train Derailment. covertactionmagazine.com On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Days later, officials released some of these chemicals into the air, fearing a larger explosion. Meanwhile, Norfolk Southern railroad—the company responsible—has offered no more than a pittance of meaningful help to people from the area. We discuss how corporate greed is the underlying cause of this crash, and the potential long-term impacts.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-16). Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org For a whole year, Israel has struggled in its attempts to articulate a clear and decisive position regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. The reason behind the seemingly confused Israeli position is that it stands to lose, regardless of the outcome. But is Israel a neutral party? Israel is home to a population of almost one million …

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-16). Active 'Neutrality': Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? mintpressnews.com The future will further reveal Tel Aviv's role in the Russian-Ukraine war. However, what is quite clear for now is that Israel is no longer a neutral party, even if Tel Aviv continues to repeat such claims.

rebekah (2023-02-16). A Self-Tax for the Common Good. inequality.org

repost (2023-02-16). Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiWarSoWhite. indybay.org I'm looking at this Rage Against The War Machine rally that is being organized by the Libertarian Party and I am genuinely confused about how folks on the left are involved in this at all.

Richie Merino (2023-02-16). 'Struggle is the very essence of a revolutionary party'. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Today I'll respond to the Sam Marcy quote, which ends with "Struggle is the very essence of a revolutionary party." When I . . . |

Rick Sterling (2023-02-16). We Need a Huge Rage Against the War Machine. Mass Antiwar Movement. globalresearch.ca

Sahra Wagenknecht & Christoph Habermann (2023-02-16). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War, 1/28/23. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.

Selwyn Duke (2023-02-16). Geological Study Refutes Green Energy Agenda: Not Enough Metals to Replace Oil. globalresearch.ca

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-02-16). The US Destroyed the Nord Stream Pipeline. Interview with Seymour Hersh. globalresearch.ca

Shane Quinn (2023-02-16). Washington's Incitement of Unrest in Xinjiang. globalresearch.ca

Shannon Dawson (2023-02-16). The Marvelous Rise Of Jonathan Majors. newsone.com Source: Variety / Getty | Jonathan Majors is rising to the top of Hollywood with his captivating performances and dynamic acting rage. He's dominated the big screen as the fearless Jesse Brown in Devotion, But where did he come from? And how did his care…

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-16). Moderna Cancels Plan to Hike Vaccine Price After Sanders Invites CEO to Testify. truthout.org Pharmaceutical giant Moderna appears to have suddenly reversed course on its plan to multiply the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, declaring that the vaccine will remain free for all Americans just hours after Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) announced that he will be grilling the company's CEO in a hearing before Congress next month. Last month, Moderna's CEO, pandemic billionaire Stephane Bancel… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-16). Tesla Fired Over 30 Workers in Buffalo the Day After Union Announced Campaign. truthout.org Dozens of Tesla workers in Buffalo, New York, were fired the day after workers announced their unionization campaign, a move that the union says amounts to illegal union busting. According to Tesla Workers United, over 30 workers at the Buffalo "Gigafactory" were fired on Wednesday after workers went public with their union effort the day before, sending a letter to right-wing billionaire CEO Elon… |

Shawn Fremstad (2023-02-16). Statement on Importance of Federal Oversight of Inflation Reduction Act's Labor, Equity, and Environmental Goals. cepr.net The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) invests nearly $400 billion in clean energy and climate solutions over the next decade. The IRA includes $25 million for federal agencies to oversee implementation and track labor, equity, and environmental standards and performance. A Sierra Club letter, signed by over 175 organizations, urges federal agencies to use this funding …

Staff (2023-02-16). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Conversando con el ministro de Energía y Minas. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El Ministro de Energía y Minas Vicente de la O Levy comparece este jueves en la Mesa Redonda para conversar sobre la situación actual y perspectivas del sistema eléctrico nacional, las acciones para desarrollar el uso de las fuentes renovables de energía, la producción de petróleo, el níquel y otros minerales y otros asuntos de interés.

Staff (2023-02-16). El engaño virtual, el golpe real y largos años de prisión. cubadebate.cu Las plataformas digitales constituyen el escenario inicial para cazar o pescar a las víctimas. Personas interesadas en realizar operaciones informales de compra-venta de moneda libremente convertible y que subestiman el peligro de la ilegalidad y de los delincuentes, se convierten -en el espacio físico- en los potenciales blancos de robos con violencia y estafas.

Staff (2023-02-16). Gustavo Pereira: "La poesía es una de las grandes pedagogas de la sensibilidad" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En los versos de Gustavo Pereira se revisita una y otra vez a Venezuela. Las palabras escritas en sus libros fotografían la verdad y el compromiso como base de un cambio político y social. Es también, una constante denuncia a los problemas culturales que marchitan a la sociedad, a la historia, a la idiosincrasia de ese país, y a la de América Latina.

Staff (2023-02-16). Descargue el libro "El sabueso de los Baskerville", de Arthur Conan Doyle (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu En el marco de la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores una selección de libros digitales, parte de los clásicos de la literatura universal o de los mejores ejemplares que la fiesta de la literatura en el país pone a disposición de sus lectores. Hoy proponemos "El sabueso de los Baskerville", de Arthur Conan Doyle.

Staff (2023-02-16). Designan a nuevo ministro presidente del Banco Central de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de estado a propuesta del Presidente de la República, previa aprobación del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido, acordó promover al cargo de Ministro Presidente del Banco Central de Cuba al compañero Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, actual presidente de Casas de Cambio (CADECA S.A).

Staff (2023-02-16). Entregan premio Calendario 2023 en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Como es tradicional en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana se entregaron esta tarde los premios Calendario 2023, máxima distinción literaria que otorga la Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS). A casi tres década de creados este reconocimiento permite a jóvenes escritores cubanos entrar con sus obras en el circuito literario nacional.

Staff (2023-02-16). La historia local presente en FILH 2023: Verde Olivo presenta el libro Del Moncada: Los muchachos de Artemisa. cubadebate.cu "Crecí con la historia a mi lado", contó María de las Nieves Galá León una de las autoras del libro Del Moncada, Los muchachos de Artemisa presentando en formato digital por la editorial Verde Olivo este miércoles en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. Un texto que recoge los testimonios de los protagonistas que participaron en el hecho de la provincia.

Staff (2023-02-16). Ante el vertido de sustancias tóxicas en Ohio, exhortan a beber agua embotellada. cubadebate.cu El gobernador del estado de Ohio, Mike DeWine, exhortó ayer a los residentes que viven cerca del lugar del descarrilamiento de un tren con gas tóxico a beber agua embotellada, mientras las autoridades indagan las posibles consecuencias ambientales del accidente registrado a principios de este mes.

Staff (2023-02-16). Conozca la programación de FILH 2023 este jueves 16 de febrero. cubadebate.cu El día 9 de febrero se inauguró la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, el evento cultural de mayor masividad de los que se realizan en el país.Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la programación correspondiente al jueves 16 de febrero en sus principales sedes. Aproveche la oportunidad y disfrute de esta fiesta del libro y la literatura.

Staff (2023-02-16). Discreto debut para los judocas cubanos en el Grand Slam de Tel Aviv. cubadebate.cu Derrotas en su primera salida para los debutantes Milko Obregón (60 kg), Danilo García (66 kg) y para la más fogueada Arnaes Odelín (57 kg) dejaron a Cuba sin opciones en el día inicial del Grand Slam de Judo de Tel Aviv, un torneo donde la Mayor de Las Antillas inscribió a nueve representantes. En este torneo competirá la estelar Idalys Ortiz.

Staff (2023-02-16). Elecciones en Cuba: Esteban Lazo y candidatos a diputados visitan la Lenin y el Jardín Botánico. cubadebate.cu Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y los otros seis candidatos a diputados al Parlamento por el municipio capitalino de Arroyo Naranjo, visitaron hoy centros educativos y culturales de esa localidad.

Staff (2023-02-16). Elecciones en Cuba: Reanuda Díaz-Canel intercambio con pueblo santaclareño. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez se encuentra en Santa Clara para retomar el intercambio, junto a sus 7 compañeros de candidatura, con los pobladores de la ciudad, cuya Asamblea Municipal los nominó como candidatos a diputados. La provincia de Villa Clara cuenta con 32 candidatos a diputados a la X Legislatura de la ANPP.

Staff (2023-02-16). Lisandra Ordaz se mantiene a la cabeza del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Aunque no pudo someter la víspera a su rival, la pinareña Lisandra Ordaz se mantuvo en la vanguardia del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023, que se acerca al punto final. Lisandra quedó con 4,5 puntos de seis posibles y aventaja por a mínima diferencia a su coterránea Yerisbel Miranda y a las santiagueras Yaniela Forgas y Oleiny Linares.

Staff (2023-02-16). Muere preso en Estados Unidos después que guardias lo pusieran en congelador de una cárcel en Alabama. cubadebate.cu Un hombre de Alabama murió congelado dentro de una cárcel del condado después de que los guardias lo colocaran dentro de una cámara frigorífica u otra área fría, alega una demanda presentada recientemente.

Staff (2023-02-16). Reportan sismo perceptible en Guantánamo y Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano ha registrado un terremoto reportado como perceptible a las 01: 50 am hora localizado en las coordenadas 19.67 grados de latitud norte y los —73.72 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 10.0 km y con una magnitud de 5.5, situado a 79.3 km al sureste de Maisí, provincia de Guantánamo.

Staff (2023-02-16). Highlights from Seymour Hersh's Interview With Berliner Zeitung (+US Nord Stream Sabotage). orinocotribune.com An interview by Fabian Scheider of the Berliner Zeitung newspaper with journalist Seymour Hersh about his investigation into the US (and Norwegian) role in the destruction of the Nord Stream gas pipelines was ‚Ä¢ Details of the explosion and a question. | "At the end of September 2022, eight bombs were to be detonated near the island of Bornholm in the Balti…

Staff (2023-02-16). Opposition Announces Primaries Date & Schedule. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 15, the fragmented far-right Venezuelan opposition set the primary elections date for October 22, with a view of defining a candidate for the presidential elections scheduled for 2024, as announced by the organizers of the process. | "It is our date, we are taking it with the greatest certainty and with the greatest rigor," Jesús María Casal, president of the national primaries commission, told the press, considering that this event is an exercise of electoral rights. The National Commission of Primaries (CNP) of the Unitary Platform opposition alliance was the body in charge of announcin…

Staff (2023-02-16). President Maduro Inaugurates Healthcare Facilities in La Guaira, Las Tejerías, and Falcón. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 14, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, during a televised broadcast from Carabobo state, announced the inauguration of a blood bank in the José María Vargas Hospital, La Guaira state, and the rehabilitation of seven people's clinics in Aragua state, as well as the Falcón Institute of Scientific Research for Health (IFICS), Falcón state. This was accomplished through the Bricomiles (Military-Community Brigades for Education and Health) and the IFICS, in Coro. | From the University of Carabobo campus, where important services for cancer treatments were initiated at the Miguel Pérez C…

Staff (2023-02-16). Venezuela Exported 50,000 Tons of Seafood in 2022. orinocotribune.com In 2022, as part of the economic diversification of the country, Venezuela registered a 13% increase in seafood exports if compared with 2021, an increase of over 5,000 tons of fish. | According to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Juan Carlos Loyo, among the most exported marine species are: tajali, red snapper, curbina, and shrimp. | "In the case of shrimp, it is one of the main species at the export level, just like crab and tajali," said the minister. | In 2021, Venezuela exported a total of 44,059 tons of fish, reported a press release from the ministry. | Likewise, Loyo pointed out that in this 202…

Staff (2023-02-16). Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories. aclu.org Over the past two years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country. The majority of the stories that are being censored contain LGBTQ storylines and protagonists of color, including All Boys Aren't Blue, a story about growing up Black and queer in New Jersey and Virginia and one of the top five most banned books in the country. The author, George Johnson, joined

Steve Watson (2023-02-16). Video: Klaus Schwab Calls for Global Government to "Master" AI Technologies. globalresearch.ca

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-02-16). Saturday 3/18: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Debt, by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Tanupriya Singh (2023-02-16). Burkina Faso, Guinea y Mali proponen un eje estratégico en medio de la destitución militar francesa. peoplesdispatch.org Los tres países de àÅfrica Occidental, que han sufrido recientemente un golpe militar en medio de la creciente indignación pública contra Francia, han acordado un eje Bamako-Conakry-Uagadugú, para una mayor cooperación en asuntos que van desde el comercio a la lucha contra la inseguridad.

Ted Kelly (2023-02-16). How U.S. sanctions block aid to earthquake victims in Syria. workers.org Even the ancient citadel in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, was destroyed by the 2023 earthquake. The terrible earthquake that hit a wide area of southeastern Türkiye and neighboring Syria has reportedly killed at least 36,000 people as of Feb. 13, with estimates that this total will reach 50,000. This winter . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-16). Tiroteo en mercado deja un muerto y heridos en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El centro comercial de los hechos, el Cielo Vista, está junto a la tienda Walmart donde un hombre armado mató a 23 personas el 3 de agosto de 2019.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-16). Crece la cifra de fallecidos por sismos en Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com La Autoridad de Gestión de Desastres y Emergencias turca precisó que más de 108.000 personas resultaron heridas a consecuencia de los terremotos.

teleSUR, hvh, MER (2023-02-16). Conozca acciones para reducir riesgo de cáncer desde la infancia. telesurtv.net La OPS indica que la detección oportuna del cáncer alarga y mejora la calidad de vida de los niños e incluso poder curarlos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-16). Consejo de Ministros pasa al plan de acción para reconstruir Siria. telesurtv.net Este plan de acción incluye la intensificación de las operaciones de socorro para hacer frente a las repercusiones del devastador terremoto que golpeó cuatro provincias sirias.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-16). Presidente de Ecuador amenaza a medio que reveló trama de corrupción. telesurtv.net Comunicadores responsabilizan a Lasso de lo que pueda ocurrirles y ratifican que seguirán revelando detalles sobre supuestos actos ilícitos en su mandato.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-16). Türkiye necesita construir más de 400.000 edificios tras sismos. t.co Administración de Desarrollo de Vivienda informó que la construcción de nuevos hogares comenzará a finales de febrero o inicios de marzo.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-16). Comienza 44 cumbre de la Comunidad del Caribe en Bahamas. telesurtv.net La secretaria general de la Caricom destacó la voluntad que existe dentro del bloque regional para que Haití supere sus problemas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-16). Magistrados a la CSJ de Honduras serían elegidos este jueves. telesurtv.net Según la ley, la elección de los magistrados debe ser aprobada por una mayoría calificada de los 128 diputados que conforman el Congreso.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-16). Presidenta designada de Perú se reúne con líder de Fuerza Popular. telesurtv.net Los movimientos sociales peruanos se mantienen en las calles en rechazo al Gobierno de Boluarte y en demanda de elecciones generales y el cierre del Congreso.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-02-16). Entregan a la Justicia chilena informe sobre la muerte de Neruda. telesurtv.net La coordinadora del panel de expertos, Gloria Ramírez, entregó el documento a la ministra de la Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago, Paola Plaza.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-16). Gobierno de Brasil retomará más de 14.000 obras detenidas. telesurtv.net "Vamos a viajar por todo Brasil anunciando la reanudación de las obras detenidas. Hay 4.000 obras detenidas en el área de educación", precisó Lula da Silva…

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-16). Llegan a Siria 40 médicos de Belarús. telesurtv.net Tres aviones, dos de Bielorrusia y uno de Jordania llegaron a los aeropuertos internacionales de Damasco, Alepo y Latakia.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-16). Presidente Maduro: sector opositor no ha cumplido con acuerdo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado recordó que este acuerdo se conversó durante meses y se firmó con garantes internacionales.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-02-16). Chile reconoce a Venezuela por apoyo en combate de incendios. telesurtv.net El reconocimiento tuvo lugar en el marco de la conmemoración del Día Nacional del Brigadista Forestal en Chile.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-16). Cuba agradece donativo ruso de 25.000 toneladas de trigo. telesurtv.net Las autoridades reconocieron el valor del donativo en nombre del Gobierno y pueblo del país caribeño.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-16). Registran sismo de magnitud 6,1 en Filipinas. telesurtv.net El seísmo tuvo lugar sobre las 13H10 (hora local) y se localizó a unos 10 kilómetros al noreste de la localidad de Miaga.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-16). Rescatan a madre e hijos 228 horas después de terremotos en Türkiye. t.co Las acciones se desarrollan tras el paso de más de 228 horas de los sobrevivientes estar atrapados.

teleSUR, rp, JGN (2023-02-16). Cinco canciones para recordar al cantautor Alí Primera. telesurtv.net Gracias a su compromiso con las causas justas, el cantautor Alí Primera fue bautizado como "El cantor del pueblo".

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-16). Presidente de Argentina juramenta al nuevo jefe de Gabinete. telesurtv.net El mandatario también despidió a Juan Manzur, que se desempeñará como gobernador de la provincia de Tucumán.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-16). Uruguay decreta emergencia sanitaria ante casos de gripe aviar. telesurtv.net Tras los exámenes correspondientes se detectó en las aves muertas el virus de Influenza Aviar (H5) de alta patogenicidad.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-16). Fundan la Asociación de Mártires y Víctimas en Puno, Perú. telesurtv.net El titular de la asociación afirmó que el objetivo de la misma es lograr la justicia y reparación para las víctimas.

The Associated Press (2023-02-16). Officer Often Fed Information to Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio. latinorebels.com A police officer frequently provided Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio with internal information about law enforcement operations in the weeks before other members of his far-right extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol, according to messages shown Wednesday at the trial of Tarrio and four associates.

thecommunists (2023-02-16). On the media of 'Russiagate' and related fake stories. thecommunists.org The following article is reproduced in slightly edited form from the Moon of Alabama website, with thanks. ***** Last week Matt Taibbi, with access to Twitter's internal papers, debunked the fake Hamilton 68 propaganda dashboard that was used to create many stories about alleged Russian disinformation. I had done similar five years earlier without access …

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-02-16). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror&Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.

unitedEditor (2023-02-16). Elon Musk: Rider of the Apocalypse. unitedworldint.com By Ljubodrag Simonovic, Belgrade / Serbia * Historically, capitalism, through its propaganda machinery, has created "legendary" personalities who serve as a symbol of its "developmental power". Today, it is Elon Musk. The ruling media have created a myth out of him, to create an impression that developmental powers of capitalism are unlimited. The "genius visionary" …

unitedEditor (2023-02-16). Germany in the context of the US-China conflict. unitedworldint.com We are continuing with the second part of our interview with Ingar Solty, research fellow at the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation affiliated to the Left party and a frequent expert to the German parliament's public hearings on peace and security policy.. The first part has dealt with the approval of 100 billion Euros of defense spending …

Vijay Prashad (2023-02-16). Cuba Is Not a State-Sponsor of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com By Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad — Feb 14, 2023 | Cuba, a country of 11 million people, has been under an illegal embargo by the United States government for over six decades. | Despite this embargo, Cuba's people have been able to transcend the indignities of hunger, ill health, and illiteracy, all three being social plagues that continue to trouble much of the world. | Due to its innovations in health care delivery, for instance, Cuba has been able to send its medical workers to other countries, including during the pandemic, to provide vital assistance. Cuba exports its medical workers, not terrorism.

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-02-16). Mexico's president aims for international alliance against Cuba blockade. peoplesworld.org On the occasion of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel's visit recently to Mexico, that country's leader, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, (AMLO) raised the possibility of many nations cooperating to oppose the U.S blockade of Cuba. AMLO has become Cuba's champion in the international arena, and perhaps not accidentally: The governments of the two nations each …

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-02-16). Presidente de México quiere alianza internacional contra bloqueo a Cuba. peoplesworld.org Con motivo de la reciente visita del presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel a México, el líder de ese país, el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, (AMLO) planteó la posibilidad de que muchas naciones cooperen para oponerse al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. AMLO se ha convertido en el campeón de Cuba en la arena internacional, …

WSWS (2023-02-16). 10 years of the Alternative for Germany: How the state, its political parties and the media promoted the far right. wsws.org Ten years after its founding on February 6, 2013, the far-right Alternative for Germany is today an integral part of official political life in Germany.

WSWS (2023-02-16). New Bank of Japan governor has to tread a fine line. wsws.org The key task facing the new governor will be the reorientation of the central bank's policy away from yield curve control (YCC), instituted in 2016, under which the BOJ outlaid the equivalent of trillions of dollars to purchase government bonds and keep interest rates at near zero levels.

WSWS (2023-02-16). On Chris Hedges' unprincipled alliance with the political right. wsws.org The apologetic justification provided by Chris Lynn Hedges for sharing a platform with the right and even fascists in the fraudulent Feb 19 "Rage Against the War Machine" rally is hard to equal as an example of political disorientation, outright ignorance and self-deluding demagogy.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Ratified UIC faculty contract fails to address faculty and students' needs. wsws.org Though touted as a win by the unions, the university committed itself to little more than pocket change for improving student mental health, while the purported wage gains for faculty will be quickly eroded by inflation.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Doctors' strike continues in Madrid, Spain, with mass demonstration; Three day nationwide strike by UK university academics over pay and conditions; French workers continue strikes against pension reform; National strike in Belgium in defence of wages; Municipal workers strike in cities across the Netherlands; Lebanese teachers' strike over pay and conditions enters seventh week; Strikes and protests by Iranian workers; Residents in Zenzele, South Africa march to demand public services…

WSWS (2023-02-16). Japan plans to downgrade COVID-19 classification. wsws.org The Kishida government intends to further artificially suppress COVID-19 case numbers as the virus continues to run rampant in Japan.

WSWS (2023-02-16). US College Board capitulates before Florida governor's attack on AP African American Studies curriculum. wsws.org The censorship of the AP African American Studies course in the state is part of a much broader attack by the far right on public education and democratic rights.

WSWS (2023-02-16). US media report calls into question balloon "spy mission" claims against China. wsws.org A report in the Washington Post suggests that the balloon shot down February 4 off the South Carolina coast was blown into North American airspace by unusual wind currents, and was not intended to target the United States or Canada.

WSWS (2023-02-16). UK: Starmer says Corbyn cannot stand as a Labour MP. wsws.org Corbyn's permanent expulsion from the Parliamentary Labour Party is the outcome of his own political cowardice and hostility to the class struggle.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Bus workers on Australia's Gold and Tweed Coast to strike again after overwhelmingly rejecting Kinetic's "offer" wsws.org The stand being taken by the Kinetic workers should be actively supported by workers everywhere. They are fighting for decent pay and conditions against a transnational corporation.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Caterpillar workers speak out as UAW contract deadline approaches: "How do they expect anybody to live on these wages?" wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS earlier this week at plants in the Peoria, Illinois, area—the center of Caterpillar production for much of the 20th century—overwhelmingly expressed the sentiment that they needed far better wages, benefits and working conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-16). UK University workers hold three day national strike. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to university staff at the halfway point of their scheduled 18 days of strike action this February-March.

WSWS (2023-02-16). "Rage Against the War Machine" rally promotes alliance between the "left" and the extreme right. wsws.org The February 19 rally, organized by the Libertarian Party and the People's Party, is a reactionary political amalgam, including outright fascists, that has nothing to do with developing a genuine movement against imperialist war.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Architect of the Capitol fired after Inspector General report revealed complicity in January 6 coup. wsws.org A scathing, and as-of-yet still unreleased Inspector General report on the Architect of the Capitol, revealed that James Brett Blanton, Trump-appointed member of the Capitol Police Board refused to respond during the siege.

WSWS (2023-02-16). How Canada's Liberal-trade union-NDP alliance suppressed the Ontario education workers' strike. wsws.org For decades, the purported "progressive" alliance between the union bureaucrats, social democrats and Liberals has served as a key mechanism for suppressing working class opposition to austerity, imperialist war, and attacks on wages and conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Hazardous materials expert speaks out as anger over intentional chemical release erupts at East Palestine, Ohio, town hall meeting. wsws.org Hundreds of residents packed a meeting Wednesday night to challenge the claims by officials that their families were safe after the burning of derailed tanker cars, which a hazardous materials expert called being "nuked by chemicals."

WSWS (2023-02-16). New Zealand government slashes funding for COVID response. wsws.org Since Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation in January, the Labour government has taken further steps to dismantle funding and support for people with COVID-19.

WSWS (2023-02-16). "We make billions for this company, and most of us can't pay our rent": UPS workers speak out ahead of summer contract talks. wsws.org Workers are gearing up for a major battle against not only the shipping giant, but against the pro-corporate union bureaucracy.

WSWS (2023-02-16). After mass shooting at Michigan State University: Student protests, vigils, calls for an end to gun violence. wsws.org Two days after a gunman fatally shot three students and critically wounded five others at Michigan State University, shock, horror and grief are turning to anger and a sense that endless mass shootings in America are symptoms of a diseased society.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Golden Globe award winner Argentina, 1985 examines trial of military junta leaders. wsws.org The movie is based on the 1985 criminal trial of the leaders of the military junta responsible for the abduction, kidnapping, rape, torture and murder of hundreds of thousands of people.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Earthquake-ravaged Syria abandoned as Washington continues to pursue its goal of regime change. wsws.org The grand total of $85 million in aid offered by the Biden administration to both Turkey and Syria represents a tiny fraction of the billions in arms and aid poured into the proxy jihadist forces that ravaged Syria in Washington's regime change war.

Zack Linly (2023-02-16). 'Uncle Tom': Georgia Senator Rips Clarence Thomas Amid Debate About Proposed Statue Of Judge. newsone.com Source: OLIVIER DOULIERY / Getty | In today's episode of Well, To Be Fair, His Name Is Thomas And I'm Sure He's Somebody's Uncle, a Georgia legislator kept it a little too real for white comfort on Tuesday when he called Supreme Court Justice In fact, not only did Democratic state Sen. Emanuel Jones keep it one hundred about T…

Zack Linly (2023-02-16). Miami Preschool Under Fire For Putting Blackface On Toddlers For Black History Month *Lesson*. newsone.com Studio Kids' Little River, a preschool in Miami, had at least three toddlers wearing blackface in order to teach a Black History Month lesson.

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Fight Back (2023-02-16). Twin Cities students demand abortion access on all UMN campuses. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – 15 University of Minnesota students and staff members gathered in the rain outside of UMN's Morrill Hall on February 14 for a Valentine's Day-themed rally hosted by Students for a Democratic Society and AFSCME demanding the expansion of abortion access across all University of Minnesota campuses. | Protesters adorned the exterior of the building that contains the university President Joan Gabel's office with heart-shaped signs stating "UMN owes abortion access" and "Abortion is healthcare." Valentines were given to passers-by that had pieces of candy attached to fact sheets detailing how there…

Foreign Policy in Focus (2023-02-16). Should a repressive petrostate get to host UN climate talks? The UAE Plans for a Fossil Fuel Friendly COP28. juancole.com By Joey Shea | — ( Foreign Policy in Focus) — In recent weeks, grave concerns have emerged about the conflicts of interest posed by the United Arab Emirates as host of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28, as well as fears about the safety and security of participants in the …

infobrics (2023-02-16). China Becomes Biggest Brazil Corn Buyer. infobrics.org China became the main destination of Brazilian corn exports in January by volume, surpassing traditional importers like Japan, Iran and Spain, according to revised trade data released by the government…




infobrics (2023-02-16). Russia Keen to Boost Energy Trade with India; Transactions in Rupee/Ruble. infobrics.org As its military campaign continues in Ukraine, Russia is in the process of boosting its energy trade with India by stepping up supplies of crude oil and Liquefied Natural Gas…

infobrics (2023-02-16). Russia's Rail Freight Volumes Heading East Exceed Westbound Freight for the First Time. infobrics.org Sustainable, significant commodities demand is keeping Russian Railways on track for servicing Asia…

Juan Cole (2023-02-16). More Evidence that the Massive Thwaites Glacier is Melting Fast, Threatening the world's Coasts. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is in the news again. We are fascinated with it because it is the Godzilla of glaciers, 80 miles across and as massive as Florida. If the ice sheet holding it back were to melt, and if Thwaites plopped into the ocean, it would all …




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Science Saturday: Cross-laboratory collaboration accelerates gold-standard SRA testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, where teamwork powers innovation, a cross-laboratory collaboration has enabled implementation of a cutting-edge, gold standard test for a life-threatening condition known as HIT, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The test, a serotonin release assay (SRA), uses the expertise and technologies of the Special Coagulation Laboratory (SCL) and Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CMSL) to guide physicians on making an accurate diagnosis of HIT, which is an important first step in choosing the best blood…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. "Many health conditions have a genetic link," says Breanna Mitchell, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. "Genetic testing can help you and your health care…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-16). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-16). Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org For a whole year, Israel has struggled in its attempts to articulate a clear and decisive position regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. The reason behind the seemingly confused Israeli position is that it stands to lose, regardless of the outcome. But is Israel a neutral party? Israel is home to a population of almost one million …

WSWS (2023-02-16). 10 years of the Alternative for Germany: How the state, its political parties and the media promoted the far right. wsws.org Ten years after its founding on February 6, 2013, the far-right Alternative for Germany is today an integral part of official political life in Germany.

WSWS (2023-02-16). New Bank of Japan governor has to tread a fine line. wsws.org The key task facing the new governor will be the reorientation of the central bank's policy away from yield curve control (YCC), instituted in 2016, under which the BOJ outlaid the equivalent of trillions of dollars to purchase government bonds and keep interest rates at near zero levels.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Ratified UIC faculty contract fails to address faculty and students' needs. wsws.org Though touted as a win by the unions, the university committed itself to little more than pocket change for improving student mental health, while the purported wage gains for faculty will be quickly eroded by inflation.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Japan plans to downgrade COVID-19 classification. wsws.org The Kishida government intends to further artificially suppress COVID-19 case numbers as the virus continues to run rampant in Japan.

WSWS (2023-02-16). US College Board capitulates before Florida governor's attack on AP African American Studies curriculum. wsws.org The censorship of the AP African American Studies course in the state is part of a much broader attack by the far right on public education and democratic rights.

WSWS (2023-02-16). US media report calls into question balloon "spy mission" claims against China. wsws.org A report in the Washington Post suggests that the balloon shot down February 4 off the South Carolina coast was blown into North American airspace by unusual wind currents, and was not intended to target the United States or Canada.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Bus workers on Australia's Gold and Tweed Coast to strike again after overwhelmingly rejecting Kinetic's "offer" wsws.org The stand being taken by the Kinetic workers should be actively supported by workers everywhere. They are fighting for decent pay and conditions against a transnational corporation.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Caterpillar workers speak out as UAW contract deadline approaches: "How do they expect anybody to live on these wages?" wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS earlier this week at plants in the Peoria, Illinois, area—the center of Caterpillar production for much of the 20th century—overwhelmingly expressed the sentiment that they needed far better wages, benefits and working conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-16). "Rage Against the War Machine" rally promotes alliance between the "left" and the extreme right. wsws.org The February 19 rally, organized by the Libertarian Party and the People's Party, is a reactionary political amalgam, including outright fascists, that has nothing to do with developing a genuine movement against imperialist war.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Architect of the Capitol fired after Inspector General report revealed complicity in January 6 coup. wsws.org A scathing, and as-of-yet still unreleased Inspector General report on the Architect of the Capitol, revealed that James Brett Blanton, Trump-appointed member of the Capitol Police Board refused to respond during the siege.

WSWS (2023-02-16). How Canada's Liberal-trade union-NDP alliance suppressed the Ontario education workers' strike. wsws.org For decades, the purported "progressive" alliance between the union bureaucrats, social democrats and Liberals has served as a key mechanism for suppressing working class opposition to austerity, imperialist war, and attacks on wages and conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Hazardous materials expert speaks out as anger over intentional chemical release erupts at East Palestine, Ohio, town hall meeting. wsws.org Hundreds of residents packed a meeting Wednesday night to challenge the claims by officials that their families were safe after the burning of derailed tanker cars, which a hazardous materials expert called being "nuked by chemicals."

WSWS (2023-02-16). New Zealand government slashes funding for COVID response. wsws.org Since Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation in January, the Labour government has taken further steps to dismantle funding and support for people with COVID-19.

WSWS (2023-02-16). "We make billions for this company, and most of us can't pay our rent": UPS workers speak out ahead of summer contract talks. wsws.org Workers are gearing up for a major battle against not only the shipping giant, but against the pro-corporate union bureaucracy.

WSWS (2023-02-16). After mass shooting at Michigan State University: Student protests, vigils, calls for an end to gun violence. wsws.org Two days after a gunman fatally shot three students and critically wounded five others at Michigan State University, shock, horror and grief are turning to anger and a sense that endless mass shootings in America are symptoms of a diseased society.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Golden Globe award winner Argentina, 1985 examines trial of military junta leaders. wsws.org The movie is based on the 1985 criminal trial of the leaders of the military junta responsible for the abduction, kidnapping, rape, torture and murder of hundreds of thousands of people.

WSWS (2023-02-16). Earthquake-ravaged Syria abandoned as Washington continues to pursue its goal of regime change. wsws.org The grand total of $85 million in aid offered by the Biden administration to both Turkey and Syria represents a tiny fraction of the billions in arms and aid poured into the proxy jihadist forces that ravaged Syria in Washington's regime change war.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-02-15). How spin and lies fuel a bloody war of attrition in Ukraine. nationofchange.org U.S. officials and corporate media have buried the U.S. role in the crisis in Ukraine under a "white hats vs. black hats" narrative that fuels a bloody war of attrition that military experts compare to the First World War…

Ashley Curtin (2023-02-15). Train derailment leads to toxic chemical exposure in Ohio. nationofchange.org "Experts are voicing doubt that the pollution levels are safe for humans, animals, and natural environments in the area."

Paul Engler (2023-02-15). Harnessing the enormous untapped power of celebrity to help social movements. nationofchange.org Organizers should recognize that many performers come from creative subcultures which are generally progressive and bohemian, or from countercultures that celebrate non-market values.

Michael E. Webber, Drew Kassel, Joshua D. Rhodes, Matthew Skiles (2023-02-15). Two years after its historic deep freeze, Texas is increasingly vulnerable to cold snaps—and there are more solutions than just building power plants. nationofchange.org In our view, an approach that employs every tool in the toolbox—including efficiency, demand response and increased grid connectivity—would better serve the state.

_____ (2023-02-15). Russian Diplomacy in Africa and Western Dictate. journal-neo.org Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, has already visited Africa twice in the last three weeks. The first tour, which began on January 23, included stops in diverse countries such as South Africa, Eswatini, Angola, and Eritrea. The second, from February 6 to 9, covered Mauritania, Mali, Sudan, and one Middle Eastern country, Iraq. Moreover, the …

_____ (2023-02-15). The thirteenth parade, a solid-fuel rocket and the daughter of the Leader of the DPRK at the podium. journal-neo.org

Agency (2023-02-15). Jen Angel Passes On as Bay Area Community Rallies in Support. indybay.org Anarchist Agency reports on the passing of long-time anarchist Jen Angel, as community members, family, and friends rally in support.

Alan MacLeod, Mintpress News. (2023-02-15). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh's Bombshell Report On Nordstream II. popularresistance.org It has now been one week since Seymour Hersh published an in-depth report claiming that the Biden administration deliberately blew up the Nord Stream II gas pipeline without Germany's consent or even knowledge — an operation which began planning long before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. | Based on interviews with national security insiders, Hersh — the journalist who broke the stories of the My Lai Massacre, the CIA spying program and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal — claims that in June, U.S. Navy divers traveled to the Baltic Sea and attached C4 explosive charges to the pipeline.

Alan Macleod (2023-02-15). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream II. mintpressnews.com A MintPress study of the 20 most influential U.S. news outlets found virtually no coverage of the esteemed journalist's revelations linking Washington to the pipeline attacks.

Alexandra Bruce (2023-02-15). The Largest Environmental Disaster in US History? globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Biden and His Rogue ATF Better Brace for the Backlash. americanthinker.com Unable to pass gun control legislation, the Biden administration has targeted legitimate gun owners with a slew of cumbersome and illogical regulations.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Winter Games: A Climate Change Thriller that Skeptics Will Love. americanthinker.com This story begs to be told on the screen; the drama would certainly be a good vengeance movie… and who doesn't like vengeance movies?>

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Justice Not Fully Served in Acquittal of PA Pro-Life Activist. americanthinker.com It was good for Mark Houck to be acquitted of trumped up charges from a zealously pro-abortion government. But the whole corrupted justice system needs fixing.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Make Being a 'Joyful Warrior' a Personal Calling. americanthinker.com When we refuse to abide the will of powerful interests and instead ask the big, important questions in life, we make those with power feel uncomfortably small.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). The 'DeSantis Is Trump Without the Baggage' Crowd is in for a Rude Awakening. americanthinker.com The leftist media will have no shortage of ammunition to create baggage specific to him. Important to note, as seen with Trump: truth and facts are not needed to create baggage.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Will Vigilante Justice Replace Corrupted Criminal Justice? americanthinker.com Leftists seem determined to corrupt our criminal justice system — without much considering the potential consequences.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Christian Super Bowl ads pro-fascism. americanthinker.com A Christian group spent approximately $20 million on two Super Bowl advertisements. AOC was not happy.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Biden administration supporting D.C. Council bill to let illegal immigrants vote? americanthinker.com Extending the franchise for U.S. elections to everyone on the globe — and maybe their dogs.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Conservatives shouldn't boycott the NFL. americanthinker.com Demanding that conservatives give up the NFL is playing right into leftists' hands.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Head of Scotland's government unexpectedly resigns after trans prisoner issues explode. americanthinker.com A veteran politician who unreservedly served the trans agenda shocked the political world there with a sudden and completely unanticipated resignation from office as the head of government.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Joe diGenova and Victoria Toensing need your help. americanthinker.com The legedarily effective conservative superlawyers are under attack.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Maybe the Martians are listening to Secretary Mayorkas. americanthinker.com Four balloons and four million ideas about the origins of whatever is flying over North America.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Maybe the media should ask Mayor Pete why he supports prevailing wage laws. americanthinker.com Pothole Pete is worried about too many whites working construction, but doesn't oppose a law explicitly designed to keep blacks out of federally funded projects.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). There's something spooky happening in the earth's skies. americanthinker.com We're finally learning some of what the U.S. government has known for decades now—and it's not just about Chinese spy balloons.

Angela (2023-02-15). Saturday 2/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A Handful of Earth" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Ballooning Rhetoric: Aliens, Escalation and Airborne Surveillance. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Things are getting rather bizarre at the US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Its increasingly prominent commanding chief, one General Glen VanHerck, has abandoned any initial sense of frankness in discussing the destruction of an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon on February 4. | Since that disproportionately violent event, more public relations than sense, three other objects have also been destroye…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). 'Kneel Down And Ask Forgiveness': Angry Ukrainians Appeal To Zelensky. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Military Situation In Donbass On February 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian-led forces advanced in the north of Mariinka taking control of two buildings in the area; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Up to 65 Ukrainian servicemen,…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Military Situation In Iraq On February 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Military Situation In Syria On February 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Aleppo region in the past 24 hours; | More than 5,800 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 35,000 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | On February 15, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi visited Syria and met with…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Report: US Tells Ukraine It Doesn't Have Enough Long-Range Missiles to Send. southfront.org Illustrative ImageUkraine is seeking the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have a range of up to 190 miles | Originally published by While the US has been steadily escalating its military support for Ukraine, the Biden administration has held off sending the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), munitions that have a range of up to 190 miles and can be fired from the HIMARS…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-15). Why U.S. Economy Plunged But U.S. Billionaires Boomed, After 2019. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by On February 8th, Gallup headlined

Anonymous669 (2023-02-15). Earthquake Breaks Ice Between Syria And Saudi Arabia. southfront.org The first Saudi aid plane unloading at Aleppo International Airport on February 14. Source: the Syrian Arab News Agency. | On February 14, a Saudi aid plane landed in Syria's quake-stricken Aleppo, in the first reported arrival from the Kingdom to government-held areas during the country's 11-year war. | The plane which departed King Khalid International Airport, carried 35 tons and 322 kilograms of medical supplies, food and shelter kits, according to the official Saudi Press Agen…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-15). Jordan's Foreign Minister Visits Syria For First Time Since Conflict Started. southfront.org Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On February 15, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus in the first such high-level visit since the Syrian conflict started. | Jordanian officials said that the visit focused on humanitarian needs and how Jordan can help in ongoing relief operations in Syria which was badly affected by the February 6 earthquake that originate…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-15). U.S. Names ISIS Official Killed In Recent Raid In Eastern Syria. southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-02-15). U.S. Shot Down Iranian Drone Near One Of Its Bases In Syria's Deir Ezzor (Photos). southfront.org File image. | On February 15, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had shot down an Iranian-manufactured drone near one of its bases in the eastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor. "On February 14th, at approximately 2: 30 PM local time, U.S. forces in Syria engaged and shot down an Iranian-manufactured UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] attempting to conduct reconnaissance of Mission Support Site Conoco, a patrol base in northeast Syria," the command said on Twitter. | Mission Support Site Conoco…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-15). U.S. Wants To Transfer Seized Iranian Weapons To Ukraine — Report. southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-02-15). UK MoD Says It Found Evidence Of Iran's Support For Yemen's Houthis On Seized Drone. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the UK Ministry of Defence. | On February 13, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence said that it had presented the United Nations with evidence linking Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the smuggling of weapons to Yemen. | The evidence consisted of weapons which were seized by HMS Montrose of the Royal Navy from boats operated by smugglers in international waters south of Iran in early 2022. The weapons included Iranian 358 surface-to-air-miss…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-15). Al-Qaeda's HTS Blocks Aid To Earthquake Victims In Northwestern Syria. southfront.org |

Anonymous (2023-02-15). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-15). The Long Journey Home: Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places. indybay.org BLACK MESA, Arizona — Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places for its coal mining, a tool of genocide, oppression and relocation. Southern Illinois University still has several million artifacts stolen from Black Mesa by Peabody Coal, some dating back 8,000 years.

Brian Berletic (2023-02-15). US Hegemony Faces COLLAPSE in Ukraine and Syria w/ Brian Berletic. thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic of The New Atlas compares U.S. proxy wars in Ukraine and Syria as failures that indicate U.S. hegemony is declining worldwide.

Brian Berletic (2023-02-15). West's Ability to Arm Ukraine Continues to Wane. thealtworld.com Update for Russian military operations in Ukraine for February 15, 2023: | — Ukrainian forces continue to lose ground along the line of contact; | — Bakhmut faces encirclement by Russian forces which Ukraine admits is using heavy artillery shelling, not "human waves" to destroy Ukrainian positions; | — NATO begins to admit to limits of what it can send Ukraine in terms of weapons and ammunition; | — Efforts by Western nations to increase production will still fall far short even after several years of expanding production lines; | — US announces plan to train Ukrainian forces to fight on…

Brittani Banks (2023-02-15). Is the Right Wing 'Whitewashing' the History Curriculum Taught in Public Schools? independentmediainstitute.org "People still want to hide the truth about Black history," Dione Archer, a resident of Richmond, Virginia, said in an interview with Our Schools. Her response came after being reminded about Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's November 2022 unveiling of a draft revision of the state's curriculum standards for teaching history in K-12 schools. The …

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-15). US Officials Now Say Chinese "Spy Balloon" Flew Over The US Accidentally. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | The Washington Post has a weird new article out citing multiple anonymous US officials saying that the Chinese "spy balloon" we've been hearing about for the last two weeks was never intended for a surveillance mission over North America at all. | The article is titled "

canadiandimension (2023-02-15). Dispelling myths about for-profit healthcare. canadiandimension.com The evidence indicates that for-profit health delivery is less efficient, not more.

Cassie King press release (2023-02-15). Cal Students Hold Valentine's Day-Themed Protest Against University Sourcing from Factory Farms. indybay.org Cal Dining continues to buy from Tyson Foods, a company students say is abusing workers, animals, and the planet. Protestors hold heart-shaped signs outside of Golden Bear Cafe while calling on UC Berkeley to "break up with" worker abuse, pollution, and animal cruelty.

Cira Pascual Marquina (2023-02-15). Chávez built a new economy: A conversation with Tony Boza (Part I). mronline.org An economist and National Assembly member reflects on the economic transformations that Chávez promoted.

Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-02-15). Earthquake Response Turkey; Husseini on Pandemic Origins & US Biowarfare; ILWU10 For Mumia. indybay.org Pacifica's CRD: Earthquake Response in Turkey; Sam Husseini on Pandemic Origins and US Biowarfare; Union Fights for Freedom for Mumia; Death Penalty Abolitionists in Texas Speak Out…

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-15). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!

Dan Bacher (2023-02-15). California Tribes, E.J. group file comments on voluntary water agreements with the State Water Board. indybay.org "As long as the state upholds historic water rights, that we all know to be racist and unfair, we will continue to have first- and second-class California communities," said Dillon Delvo, Executive Director, Little Manila.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-15). Rep. Josh Harder Reintroduces the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act in Congress. indybay.org Critics and independent scientists say the tunnel would have a devastating impact on family farms in San Joaquin, Sacramento and other Delta counties, as well as on imperiled fish populations and the ecology of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-15). Big Ag Newson authorizes salmon-killing measures in executive order. indybay.org "The past several years have been horrible for California's native salmon runs and this spring we were hoping for a reprieve when we might finally see the river flows needed to move baby salmon to the ocean," said John McManus, President of the Golden State Salmon Association (GSSA). "Now Newsom is stepping in to kill our salmon runs, as well as other wildlife that were hoping to catch a break."

Dana Drugmand, DeSmog. (2023-02-15). Big Oil's Secretly Validating Critics' Concerns About Carbon Capture. popularresistance.org Last February, ExxonMobil announced it would further expand its only active carbon capture and storage (CCS) operation in the United States, located at a gas processing facility in LaBarge, Wyoming. Shute Creek is the world's largest CCS project and has been operational for over 30 years. Although the oil giant publicly touts carbon capture as a "proven" climate solution, its own early foray reveals just how flimsy of a fix the technology really is — and how expensive, both for taxpayers and the climate. | For starters, at Exxon's Shute Creek, nearly all of the CO2 separated from the extracted fossil gas ei…

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). US Says There're 'No Discussions' on Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com The State Department said Monday that the US has not engaged in any discussions on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, in the latest sign that the crippling economic sanctions on Iran aren't going anywhere. "There has been no discussion of resuscitating the JCPOA. That is not on the agenda. It hasn't …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). US Wants to Help Ukraine Retake More Territory Before Negotiating With Putin. news.antiwar.com The Washington Post reported on Monday that Biden administration officials say they want to help Ukraine retake as much territory as it can from Russia over the next few months before they sit down at the negotiation table with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The report, which cited unnamed Biden administration officials, said that some "optimists" …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). WaPo: Chinese Balloon Wound Up in the US Due to Unexpected Weather. news.antiwar.com The Chinese balloon that wound up over the continental United States likely ended up there by accident due to unexpected weather, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. US officials told…

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). EU Wants to Use Frozen Russian Funds to Pay for Ukraine's Reconstruction. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). Zelensky Signs Agreement with JP Morgan on Ukraine's Reconstruction. globalresearch.ca

David Sirota (2023-02-15). Buttigieg Pretends He's Powerless To Reduce Derailment Risks. levernews.com

Deborah Rodriguez (2023-02-15). Puerto Rico: A history of resistance. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Deborah Rodriguez Feb. 5, 2023. (WW PHOTO) In order for any organization to even consider destroying the system of imperialism with its . . . |

Dr. Gary Null (2023-02-15). Celebrity Privilege and Modern Decadence. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-02-15). Der Mensch ist gut, aber irritiert. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Folgen Sie …

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-02-15). Man Is Good, But Irritated. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Stephen Sizer (2023-02-15). "Palestinians are being attacked by Israeli settlers, and weapons are replacing stones." Interview with Dr. Stephen Sizer. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-15). Rare Interview with Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel in Davos in Jan. 2023. New mRNA Vaccines Coming. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Secondhand luxuries hit shelves in communities. ecns.cn China's luxury market has been flourishing and is showing on new trends in recent years, especially secondhand luxury trading, supported by relatively lower prices and a large consumer base.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). One of world's deepest pools set for Shanghai. ecns.cn One of the deepest diving pools in the world will open to the public in Shanghai's Minhang district in 2025, according to the local government.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Bluebook calls for smarter education. ecns.cn The bluebook was released by the China National Academy of Educational Sciences during the World Digital Education Conference, which was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). HK to strengthen national security, cross-border ties. ecns.cn Hong Kong will further consolidate its mechanisms to safeguard national security by finishing the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law this year, and focus on strengthening its ties with the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world to boost its economic revival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Shenzhen's ambitious aim for 6% GDP growth in year ahead. ecns.cn High-quality economic development and consolidating cooperation with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have become key as Shenzhen, Guangdong province, set a gross domestic product growth target of 6 percent this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Developing farming a national priority. ecns.cn The "No 1 central document "issued by the central authorities sends a strong signal about China's firm intention to invigorate its agricultural sector and vast countryside as the country embarks on a new leg of the journey toward socialist modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China provides food assistance to support vulnerable populations in northern Togo. ecns.cn The Chinese government on Tuesday provided food assistance through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Togo to support vulnerable populations in the country's north.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Former U.S. Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid. ecns.cn Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced her bid for president on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Two astronaut crews to visit space station this year. ecns.cn China will launch two crews to man its Tiangong space station this year, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China reopens visa-free travel to Korean citizens. ecns.cn China's immigration authorities will resume port visa issuance and 72/144 hour visa-free transit policy for Korean Citizens on Saturday, said the National Immigration Administration on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Chinese tech giants gravitate toward ChatGPT-like products, services. ecns.cn As chatbot ChatGPT has garnered global attention, more than 10 Chinese tech giants announced their ChatGPT technical storage and ChatGPT-like products and services.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). COVID-19 infections continue to decline in China. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland reported over 80,000 COVID-19-related deaths at hospitals from Dec 8 to Feb 9, as the numbers of COVID-19 infections and deaths associated with the disease have been trending downward consistently this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China solicits logos for manned space missions in 2023. ecns.cn The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) began to solicit logos on Wednesday for the country's upcoming crewed space missions, which was the first open logo solicitation of its manned space program.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China to resume issuing port visas for ROK citizens. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced the resumption of the issuance of port visas and the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of the Republic of Korea (ROK) from Feb. 18.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China releases latest standards for maps, requiring accurate reflection of state territory. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday issued the latest standards for the contents of maps, in order to strengthen map management, safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests and promote the healthy development of the geographic information industry.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Beijing inoculates China's first multivalent vaccine to provide enhanced protection against COVID variants. ecns.cn Beijing has begun inoculating China's first multivalent vaccine that can provide broad spectrum protection against COVID variants.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China among countries with lowest crime rate as violent crime plummets over past five years: top procuratorate. ecns.cn China now enjoys one of the lowest crime rates and highest sense of security scores globally, China's top procuratorate said on Wednesday, citing data.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Xi holds talks with Iranian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for visiting President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 14, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Ohio cleaning up toxic train derailment. ecns.cn Photo shows the freight train carrying vinyl chloride, a colorless gas that burns easily and is produced industrially for its commercial uses derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., Feb. 6, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Cultural relics of Zhongshan State displayed in Chongqing. ecns.cn A total of 192 pieces from 106 sets of cultural relics of Zhongshan State, including bronze wares, gold and silver wares, jade and stone ware and lacquer wares, are exhibited in the museum.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Man rescued 210 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A Syrian man saved by rescue workers from the debris after 210 hours, is carried to an ambulance in Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 14, 2023, a week after a deadly earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). They Say: Chinese economy sustains steady growth. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Medical aid is an important part of China's foreign aid: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Foreign expert: China's 1.4 billion people will generate a lot of traveling. ecns.cn Dimitrios Buhalis, professor at Bournemouth University, observes that Chinese people are keen to travel and experience the world. With a huge population, China will generate a lot of traveling in the future. He expects China's share in the global tourism market will exceed pre-pandemic level in a longer term.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Shanghai upgrades public phone booths. ecns.cn Once-abandoned public phone booths were upgraded in Shanghai. A new feature of the AI camera was provided this time.

Editor (2023-02-15). American Bar Association removes IHRA definition from antisemitism resolution. mronline.org The American Bar Association passed a resolution condemning antisemitism but removed a reference to the controversial IHRA definition from its text.

Editor (2023-02-15). Lula flirts with Montezuma. mronline.org Montezuma was the last de facto emperor of the Aztecs. It is known that during his reign the Aztec Empire reached its peak in terms of expansionist activity, political reforms and infrastructure construction…

Editor (2023-02-15). Snowden: U.S. distracting from Nord Stream blasts with 'flying objects'. mronline.org The U.S. is creating panic over a possible flying object downed above the United States and Canada to distract journalists from their possible major sabotage of the Nord stream blast, according to famed whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Editor (2023-02-15). A Step Towards Greater Financial Autonomy. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-15). Diana Johnstone: Demonstrate Together. scheerpost.com If the Feb. 19 rally to end the war in Ukraine fails it will not be a success for other antiwar organizations that disagree with the Libertarian Party. It will only show that internal divisions can unravel every hope.

Editor (2023-02-15). Merger Mania in the Military-Industrial Complex. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-15). Mexico's AMLO Announces Campaign Against US Blockage of Cuba, Denounces Neoliberalism. scheerpost.com President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Mexico will lead an international movement to end the US government's "inhumane" blockade against Cuba. Praising Fidel Castro as a "visionary", AMLO denounced neoliberalism and pledged support for universal public healthcare and education.

Editor (2023-02-15). Missing Links in Textbook History: Cold War Origins. scheerpost.com By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost Paranoia strikes deep Into your life it will creep It starts when you're always afraid You step out of line, the man come and take you away Buffalo Springfield "Somethings Happening Here" (1966) Paranoia may be the major ingredient in American Exceptionalism. Where else can a kid grow up in security …

Editor (2023-02-15). Police Accountability Is a 'Non-Starter' Without Discarding the Qualified Immunity Doctrine. scheerpost.com By Ben Rosenfeld / CounterPunch Some reps in Congress assert that dismantling qualified immunity ("QI")—a police officer's so-called good faith defense to a civil rights lawsuit—is a "non-starter" in negotiations to pass the George Floyd Civil Rights Act. In reality, meaningful police accountability is a non-starter without discarding QI. QI is a regressive framework which …

Editor (2023-02-15). Editorial: El imperialismo contra el globo descarado. workers.org El líder de la mayoría del Senado, Chuck Schumer, lo calificó como "incursión descarada". La portavoz de la Casa Blanca, Karine Jean-Pierre, lo calificó como "una clara violación de nuestra soberanía". Para no quedarse atrás, el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Kevin McCarthy, tuiteó que "el descarado desprecio de . . . |

Editor (2023-02-15). Bellicosity, bravado and blather. workers.org President Joe Biden's Feb. 7 State of the Union address offered no real surprises. Like any loyal imperialist politician, Biden included the obligatory pro-war rhetoric. He blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Ukraine war, calling it "a murderous assault, evoking images of the death and destruction Europe suffered in . . . |

Elsy Fors Garzon, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-02-15). Lasso Facing Political Crisis In Ecuador. popularresistance.org Without support and with resignations in his cabinet, the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, ends the week facing a political crisis after the defeat of his referendum at the polls and the loss of key positions in simultaneous municipal elections. This referendum constituted Lasso's last hope to breathe fresh life into his leadership for the remainder of his term, but the citizens voted "No" to the eight questions proposed on issues such as extradition, reduction of parties and assembly members, and environmental measures, among others. | The allegations of corruption that involve the national administration,…

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-02-15). What is Reality? The Rise of Fake Truth. The Case for a "Constitution of Information" globalresearch.ca

Emir Sader (2023-02-15). Anuncios apocalípticos: La guerra de las palabras. globalizacion.ca Un intelectual francés, Emmanuel Todd, publica un libro con el título "La tercera guerra mundial ha comenzado". Seguramente debe vender mucho, con ese título, como vendieron sus libros anteriores. | Quien publicara un libro con el título "Ha llegado el fin…

Fight Back (2023-02-15). Justice for East Palestine, defend East Phillips. fightbacknews.org Statement by the Climate Justice Committee, Minnesota | In East Palestine, Ohio, decades of corporate and government negligence have culminated in a horrifying and entirely avoidable environmental catastrophe, the consequences of which we have only just begun to see. | On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train hauling a massive payload of toxic chemicals derailed and exploded just outside the small town of East Palestine. For three days, the chemical-soaked wreckage burned, and then on February 6 the authorities ordered a so-called "controlled release" to avoid an even bigger explosion. As they detonated the…

Global Research News (2023-02-15). Selected Articles: Sy Hersh and the Way We Live Now. "The Propaganda Apparatus that Manipulates and Controls Our Society" globalresearch.ca By It is a clear indicator of the disappearance of freedom from our so-called Western democracies that …

Independent Jewish Voices (2023-02-15). Civil Society Groups to Canadian Heritage: Ditch IHRA Anti-Semitism Definition. socialistproject.ca Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) has joined together with 30+ other Canadian organizations to call on the federal government to abandon prospective measures that would integrate a controversial antisemitism definition into granting procedures of the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH). Signatories of the letter include those that currently receive PCH funds or have in the past, as well as other organizations who share concerns about the impacts of the measures; among them, the Canadian Association of University Teachers, Amnesty International Canada, the Canadian Arab Institute, the Jewish Faculty Netw…

infobrics (2023-02-15). China Gives Russian Studies High Grades in New Overseas Scholarship Drive. infobrics.org Science, business, language are priority Russian subjects in government-led talent push…

infobrics (2023-02-15). India Says Its Proposed Biofuels Alliance Draws Interest of Russia, Brazil Among Others. infobrics.org India's proposal for a biofuels alliance to promote cleaner fuel has attracted interest from a number of countries, including Russia and Brazil, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said…

infobrics (2023-02-15). Pakistan's Accession to BRICS May Be Consistent with the Country's Goals and Positions. infobrics.org The founding tenets of the bloc are in many ways interesting and close to Pakistan, so theoretically it can join BRICS. Muhammad Taimur Fahad Khan, Research Associate at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), told it to TASS…

infobrics (2023-02-15). Western countries urge citizens to leave Russia and Belarus. infobrics.org Measure sounds like a provocation with the aim of generating collective panic.

infobrics (2023-02-15). India aims to triple its defence exports in 2024/25. infobrics.org New Delhi seeks to break out of 'buyer-seller hierarchy' in defence cooperation.

infobrics (2023-02-15). Is America world's No. 1 terrorist state?>. infobrics.org If the United States is unconcerned with direct attacks on a country with the most powerful thermonuclear arsenal on the planet, who else can feel safe when having to deal with what Pepe Escobar described as the "Rogue Superpower"?>

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-15). Sunday 2/26: Advice for a Happy Life. indybay.org 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Belly of the Beast: Exclusive Interview with Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez. libya360.wordpress.com Belly of the Beast journalist Liz Oliva Fernández sat down for an exclusive interview with Colombia's vice president, Francia Márquez, during Havana's annual international book fair. During her visit, Márquez made headlines by calling on the U.S. to remove Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, citing the fundamental role Cuba has played in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Mali Propose Strategic Axis Amid French Military Ouster. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea hold a tripartite meeting in Ouagadougou. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali) The three West African countries, all of whom have recently undergone military takeovers amid rising public anger against France, have agreed to a Bamako-Conakry -Ouagadougou axis, with enhanced cooperation…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Chinese Transfer: From Soft to Discursive Power. libya360.wordpress.com Yana Leksyutina Some allege that Beijing intends to reduce its foreign policy activity, return to Deng Xiaoping's guidelines for pursuing a "passive" foreign policy and move towards direction of "closing" China from the world. On the contrary, one should expect an intensification of China's efforts to strengthen its positions in the world, including by building up "discursive power," writes Valdai Club expert Yana Leksyutina. At the end of last year,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Colombian Peace Caravan: Bringing the Hope of "Total Peace" to Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Territories. libya360.wordpress.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Colombians Hit the Streets in Support of Petro's Progressive Reforms. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch On February 14, hundreds of thousands of Colombians took to the streets across the country to express their support for the economic and social reforms promoted by President Gustavo Petro. Photo: Gustavo Petro/Twitter President Gustavo Petro recalled that millions of people voted for "change" in the 2022 elections, and vowed to implement measures…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Committee for the Defense of the Revolution: Interview with Gerardo Hernadez. libya360.wordpress.com Denis Rogatyuk and Gerardo Hernadez Denis Rogatyuk: Today we have the great honor of being with Gerardo Hernández, leader of the Cuban "five heroes" and now the national coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs). He is a man who has been known as someone who risked his life in pursuit of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). February 19th: Demonstrate Together. libya360.wordpress.com Diana Johnstone Winter sun over Lincoln Memorial, planned focal point of the Feb. 19, 2023, Rage Against the War Machine rally for ending the war in Ukraine. (Tim Brown/GPA Photo Archive, Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0) If the Feb. 19 rally to end the war in Ukraine fails it will not be a success for other antiwar…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Ethiopia: The Tigray Famine Narrative Was a Total Fabrication. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison The narrative of famine in the Tigray region of Ethiopia was repeated uncritically by the media and was amplified by people who were on board with the U.S. regime change plot against the Ethiopian government. Stephen Were Omamo served as Director of the World Food Program in Ethiopia from 2018 to 2021. From that…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Hersh, the US and the Sabotage of the Nordstream Pipelines. libya360.wordpress.com Alfred de Zayas The revelations contained Seymour Hersh's analysis of the evidence pointing to US authorship of the blowing up of the Nordstream pipelines[1] is compelling, and in a normal world this would cause a governmental crisis, a condemnation of the terror attack by the US Congress, a call for an internal investigation into illegal activities…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Nicaragua is Run by Women with a Revolutionary Feminism. libya360.wordpress.com As the Sandinista Revolution is finally able to make its platform a reality, Nicaragua has made significant achievements in healthcare, education, housing, renewable energy and food sovereignty, to name a few. One achievement that is starting to get more attention is the gain in equality for women. The Global Gender Gap Report for 2022 ranked…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Rwanda: Who is Benefiting Here? libya360.wordpress.com Jessy Damba Diamba Rwanda, 2005. Image credit Jon Evans via Flickr CC BY 2.0. The UKs deportation pact with Rwanda is being likened to a "human trafficking deal." It reflects the state of Rwandan politics. It was one morning in August 2020, when Carine Kanimba first heard the news of her father's kidnapping. She was in Washington,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). The More the Class Conflict Escalates, the More Important Anti-Imperialist Principles Become. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea Russell "Texas" Bentley "This war is not a war between Russians and Ukrainians," says the Texan Russell Bentley in a documentary interview about why he came to help fight for the Russian side after 2014's fascist U.S. coup in Ukraine. "It's not a Ukrainian civil war, it's really a war between good and evil. It's…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). The Solomon Islands and the US-China Pacific Balance of Power. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The Solomon Islands, located east of Papua New Guinea and northeast of Australia, has become a battleground for Washington and its desire to maintain primacy over the Asia-Pacific region. Recent developments in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, indicate that Washington's influence faces serious challenges. These developments also expose the true nature…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-15). Uganda: What is the Role of the Radical Intellectual? libya360.wordpress.com Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire In early January 2019, Ugandan activist, and University of Cornell doctoral student Bwesigye Mwesigire was violently attacked on a bus in Uganda and sent into a three-day coma because of his political work. Four years later, he explains what led to the attack and makes some observations on the role of the…

Ivel John M. Santos (2023-02-15). ICC Resumes Full-blown Investigation Into Duterte Administration's Drug War. asia-pacificresearch.com

JANET (2023-02-15). Webinar on Alex Saab case, Feb. 16. iacenter.org February 14, 2023 By National Lawyers Guild International Committee Caracas, Venezuela. 'Free Alex Saab.' Join the National Lawyers Guild International Committee Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PST) for a webinar on the case of Alex Saab, the Venezuelan diplomat currently imprisoned in a U.S. federal detention center. Saab faces charges that are directly related to defiance of the U.S. attempt to impose regime change on Venezuela through the use of illegitimate, unilateral, coercive measures (sanctions). Recently, a delegation of two NLG and International Association of Democratic Lawyers members visited…

Jarod Facundo, The American Prospect. (2023-02-15). Chemical Desolation In Appalachia. popularresistance.org East Palestine, Ohio – In the village of East Palestine, on a late Friday evening, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed on the Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border, causing tanker cars to rupture and catch fire, releasing thousands of tons of hazardous chemical compounds into the surrounding land and atmosphere. At the time of the crash, the known chemicals aboard included the highly toxic vinyl chloride and hydrogen chloride. An EPA document dump on February 12 revealed additional carcinogenic chemicals were aboard too, as well as some highly flammable solvents and gases.

Joey Shea (2023-02-15). The UAE Plans for a Fossil Fuel Friendly COP28. fpif.org

John V. Walsh (2023-02-15). First National Rally Against War in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org We in the United States are on the brink of war with a major nuclear power, Russia. If that is not a dire emergency, an acute existential threat, what is? This situation has persisted for a year now without a national protest to stop the slide to Armageddon. Given the proximity of nuclear Armageddon, the …

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2023-02-15). Don't Bow Down to a Dictatorial Government. dissidentvoice.org If all that Americans want is security, they can go to prison. They'll have enough to eat, a bed and a roof over their heads. But if an American wants to preserve his dignity and his equality as a human being, he must not bow his neck to any dictatorial government. — President Dwight D. …

John W. Whitehead (2023-02-15). Don't Bow Down to a Dictatorial Government. America Is a Prison Disguised as Paradise. globalresearch.ca

Karsten Riise (2023-02-15). Ukrainian Purges Deepen. State Structure Breaks Down. Ministries of Defense, Interior, Governors of Key Regions. globalresearch.ca

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-15). Reparations United 2023 Unity Tour – Sacramento – The Mission, the Mandate, the Method. indybay.org Laying the Foundation For Local Reparations: A Guide for Providing National Symmetry for Local Reparation Efforts by Kamm Howard…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-15). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

Labor Video Project (2023-02-15). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.

Larry Johnson (2023-02-15). Public Display of the Gross Incompetence of U.S. and NATO Military Leaders. sonar21.com If you are still wondering why the United States failed to prevail in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially Afghanistan, all you need to do is watch today's press conference of the…

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-15). Music, Art and Poetry at Twitter Offices Invite Elon Musk to Go to Mars. indybay.org Poetry, art and concert to "Put Musk on Autopilot to Mars" wakes up quiet Market Street week-end morning.

Matt Glynn, Portside. (2023-02-15). Tesla Workers At Buffalo Plant Launch Union Campaign. popularresistance.org The organizing drive under way at Tesla Inc.'s plant in South Buffalo is putting a spotlight on one of the region's largest private employers, and drawing more attention to region for its union activity. | The campaign, launched by Tesla Workers United, also marks a new push by Workers United, which has supported organizing efforts by workers at area Starbucks stores. Those workers' election victories have sparked organizing campaigns at stores across the country. | If the effort to organize the RiverBend facility succeeds, it would become Tesla's first unionized workplace. On Tuesday, the campaign was generating…

Michael Nevradakis (2023-02-15). From the Peak of Fitness to Wanting to Die — How the COVID Vaccine Ruined One Man's Life. globalresearch.ca

Mindy Isser, In These Times. (2023-02-15). Employers Steal Up To $50 Billion From Workers Every Year. popularresistance.org In recent years, mainstream media has been dominated by stories of increased crime, but rarely do outlets cover one of the most common and insidious offenses in our society: wage theft. | In recent years, mainstream media has been dominated by stories of increased crime, but rarely do outlets cover one of the most common and insidious offenses in our society: wage theft. | Employers steal billions of dollars from workers every year by paying less than minimum wage, making employees work off the clock, not paying earned overtime, misclassifying workers as independent contractors and more.

Mothers on the March (2023-02-15). Friday 2/17: 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Congenital heart disease and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in newborns worldwide. While babies born with this condition are living longer and healthier lives, some may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Dr. Katia Bravo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the risks that pregnancy poses for those diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zCTF-bl9I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). What's National Wear Red Day? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Wear Red Day is an annual event held each first Friday of February, dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women. It's the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. That's why it's crucial for women to take charge and be proactive in their heart health. Women with heart disease more often have delayed or missed misdiagnoses biases, insufficient research, and symptoms and risk factors that are different than men. "There…

No to Israeli Dictatorship (2023-02-15). Demo Demands on Crissy Field. indybay.org The Golden Gate Bridge at their back, demonstrators on San Francisco's Crissy Field posed for photos as wind blew around banners, flags and signs reading "No to Israeli Dictatorship" and calling the current leadership corrupt.

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Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-15). Shin Bet Agents Brandish Weapons at Palestinian Protesters. orinocotribune.com By Richard Silverstein — Feb 2, 2023 | Armed Agents in Germany and Spain threaten to shoot Palestinian and Israeli protesters | On February 8th, a group of pro-Palestinian students at the Complutense University of Madrid

Patrick Wood (2023-02-15). John Podesta: The Trilateral Commission Link to UFO/Alien Mania? globalresearch.ca

Paul Engler, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-02-15). Harnessing The Enormous Untapped Power Of Celebrity. popularresistance.org Today there exist significant numbers of celebrities with progressive politics and a desire to support movements for social justice. These people bring unique resources to the table, including the capability to activate new bases and access new sources of power. Given the immense cultural power of celebrities in our society, and the degree to which artists of all kinds skew progressive, one would think that this would be a great advantage for progressive movements. | And yet, something seems to be missing. Why don't social movements get more traction from their association with celebrities who are willing to move…

People's Dispatch. (2023-02-15). Calls To Withdraw Sanctions On Earthquake-Hit Syria Grow Louder. popularresistance.org On Monday, February 13, Syrian Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Bassam Sabbagh stated before the UN Security Council (UNSC) that all countries should provide humanitarian assistance to all those affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 and avoid all kinds of politicization. He also reiterated Syria's position that "Western imposed illegal coercive measures" have caused delays in support for earthquake relief in the country. | Sabbagh was speaking during the special meeting called by the UNSC to discuss the impact of the earthquake on Syria.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-15). Christian Democrats gain in repeat elections to Berlin State parliament. peoplesdispatch.org The conservative Christian Democratic Union emerged as the single largest party in Berlin even as the incumbent Social Democrats-Greens-Die Linke coalition retained its majority. Housing rights groups have urged the new State parliament in Berlin ensure the socialization of large housing stocks which was approved in a referendum in 2021…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-15). Mexican President AMLO to Lead International Campaign Against US Blockade of Cuba. globalresearch.ca

Peter Baum, The Real News Network. (2023-02-15). A letter From Teachers: 'Who Will Replace Us When We Are Gone?'. popularresistance.org From 2020 to 2022, educators faced the unprecedented circumstances of a pandemic, stagnated wages, and the hardships of virtual learning. Rising to meet these challenges put teachers on a strong footing in our ongoing fight for pay that is commensurate with our work. We have done what was asked of us and more, we have accomplished what seemed impossible and continue to work hard to make up for the learning that was lost during the pandemic—and, surely, that is worth the extra money. | However, the negotiations between the teachers, Baltimore County, and the Board of Education have been plagued by bad faith,…

Peter Boyle (2023-02-15). Turkish dictator Erdogan weaponising earthquake disaster against Kurds. greenleft.org.au Turkish dictator President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is using the earthquake disaster as a weapon in his ongoing war on the Kurdish people, according to Zerebar Karimi.

Phyllis Bennis (2023-02-15). 20 Years Ago, the World Said No to War. fpif.org A look back at the history-making mobilization against the Iraq War that turned ordinary people into a "second superpower" — one we badly need today.

Pip Hinman (2023-02-15). Take action against AUKUS, militarisation. greenleft.org.au Anti-war and peace networks are organising a national protest outside federal MPs' offices, demanding an end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race. Pip Hinman reports.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-15). Video: America is at War with Europe. globalresearch.ca The evidence amply confirms that The Nord Stream was the object of an act of sabotage ordered by President Joe Biden. | Nord Stream —which originates in Russia— transits through the (maritime) territorial jurisdiction of 4 member states of the EU. From a legal standpoint (International Law: UN Charter, Law of the Sea) this was a U.S. Act of War against the EU.

Raúl Zibechi (2023-02-15). El capitalismo de la impunidad. globalizacion.ca El reciente informe de Oxfam, ´La supervivencia de los más ricos ª, distribuido el mismo día que comenzaba el Foro de Davos, revela que el 1% más rico del planeta se apoderó de casi dos tercios de la nueva riqueza creada…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-15). México_Gustavo Esteva: Homenaje a Catherine Walsh. indybay.org

repost (2023-02-15). Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiWarSoWhite. indybay.org I'm looking at this Rage Against The War Machine rally that is being organized by the Libertarian Party and I am genuinely confused about how folks on the left are involved in this at all.

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-02-15). Saturday 3/18: Wai Ola: ªAukele and the Waters of Life. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda, CA 94501…

Richard Drake (2023-02-15). Was Charles Austin Beard a Racist Historian? juancole.com ( Counterpunch ) — Controversy about Charles Austin Beard began in 1913 when he published An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. He turned thirty-nine that year. Until then, his books had appeared to widespread praise within the profession and to the benign neglect of the general reading public. A highly successful …

Rick Sterling (2023-02-15). We Need a Huge Rage against the War Machine. dissidentvoice.org We urgently need to spark a mass mobilization antiwar movement in North America. There have been good antiwar demonstrations in recent months, but they have been very limited. We need to rapidly expand tenfold. The Rage Against the War Machine initiative, which is organized by a diverse group of anti-war forces, could do just that. …

Sean Callebs (2023-02-15). The Heat: Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes. america.cgtn.com Hope fades as the death toll continues to rise one week after devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. The United Nations is warning the death toll in Türkiye and northwest Syria from last week's devastating earthquakes could top 56,000. Calling the earthquake the worst event …

Staff (2023-02-15). Calendario: El corazón de una isla (I). cubadebate.cu El próximo domingo 26 de febrero se estrenará en Cubavisión la segunda temporada de la teleserie juvenil que se ganó el favor del público por su credibilidad y por su reflejo hondo de nuestras realidades. Conozca aspectos importantes de esta producción, contadas por parte de sus protagonistas, meses atrás durante las filmaciones.

Staff (2023-02-15). Cuba y Argelia buscan ampliar sus relaciones. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, recibió a Abdelhak Saihi, ministro de Salud, Población y Reforma Hospitalaria de esa nación magrebí, quien se encuentra de visita en nuestro país. Marrero Cruz también se refirió a la compleja situación que vive el país y al bloqueo estadounidense. Significó que el enemigo se empeña en continuar su guerra mediática.

Staff (2023-02-15). El chocolate y el día del amor generan a industria mexicana más de mil millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El día de San Valentín es un día especial para muchas personas que celebran el amor y la amistad. En esta festividad, suelen regalarse dulces, flores y chocolates, una confitura en la que la industria mexicana juega un papel importante.De acuerdo con los datos más recientes el país exportó 699,73 millones de dólares en cacao y productos derivados, el nivel más alto alcanzado por el sector después de la pandemia.

Staff (2023-02-15). Expo "Cuando Ernesto soñó al Che" llega a La Habana. cubadebate.cu Una exposición llegada desde Argentina con el sugerente nombre "Cuando Ernesto soñó al Che", encuentra quien por estos días atraviesa el túnel del Pabellón Cuba, donde tiene su sede la Asociación Hermanos Saíz.El periodista, director de "La Pastera Museo del Che", Darío Fuentes, la ha cargado en su equipaje para exhibirla con alegría y responsabilidad aquí en La Habana.

Staff (2023-02-15). Las tres del día: San Valentín y las noticias del 14 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las Tres del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate que los mantiene informados sobre lo más importante del acontecer nacional y extranjero. El día de hoy es particularmente especial, pues se celebra San Valentín, el Día del Amor y la Amistad. Sobre cómo han pasado el día y qué significa para ellos, nos hablarán cuatro jóvenes cubanos.

Staff (2023-02-15). Pierde el PSG en su primer partido de octavos de la Champions. cubadebate.cu Milan como local y Bayern Munich como visitante arrancaron ganando por la mínima diferencia los octavos de final de la Champions League. El equipo italiano batió por 1 a 0 en el estadio Giuseppe Meazza a Tottenham Hotspur que tuvo entre sus titulares al zaguero campeón del mundo Cristian Romero. En tanto que en el Parque de los Principes de la capital francesa.

Staff (2023-02-15). Autoridades cubanas agradecen donativo de trigo enviado por Rusia. cubadebate.cu Autoridades cubanas agradecieron un donativo de 25 mil toneladas de trigo enviado por Rusia, gesto que confirma los históricos lazos de hermandad y apoyo mutuo entre ambas naciones. Ambos países trabajan en el fortalecimiento de la cooperación económica en esferas como la industria, la maquinaria, la energía, el transporte y la agricultura.

Staff (2023-02-15). Con doblete de Benzema, el Madrid golea al Elche en Liga española. cubadebate.cu El Real Madrid goleó 4-0 al Elche este miércoles en un partido aplazado de la 21 jornada de Liga, que permite al Real Madrid volver a ocho puntos del líder Barcelona. Marco Asensio abrió el marcador con una jugada individual (8), Karim Benzema amplió la cuenta al transformar sendos penales y Luka Modric puso el 4-0 definitivo (80).

Staff (2023-02-15). El presidente del Banco Mundial David Malpass anuncia su renuncia anticipada. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Banco Mundial, David Malpass, anunció que planea renunciar antes del término del año fiscal el 30 de junio, según un comunicado de la organización. Según el medio, Malpass, que fue propuesto para dirigir el Banco Mundial, enfrenta críticas y pedidos de dimisión después de responder a tientas una pregunta sobre las causas del cambio climático.

Staff (2023-02-15). Liadagmis Povea vuela en Lievin: Victoria y marca líder del año en el triple salto (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Liadagmis Povea protagonizó una de las mejores competencias de su carrera deportiva para dominar el meeting techado de Lievin, un evento donde la también antillana Leyanis Pérez ganó el segundo lugar. Con esta actuación el triple salto femenino cubano completó su cuatro un-dos consecutivo en la actual temporada invernal.

Staff (2023-02-15). Manipulación electoral: Una empresa clandestina israelí intervino a favor de Tomás Zerón. cubadebate.cu Una empresa clandestina israelí de manipulación electoral en redes sociales fue utilizada para influir en decenas de elecciones en el mundo, sobre todo en àÅfrica, pero también en otros casos en México y España. La compañía está formada por exmiembros de los servicios de seguridad israelíes, según informaciones reveladas por el colectivo Forbidden Stories.

Staff (2023-02-15). No se celebrará Torneo Internacional de Luchas Granma-Cerro Pelado. cubadebate.cu El torneo Internacional de Luchas Granma-Cerro Pelado 2023 no se celebrará debido a que no se cuenta con una cifra significativa de participantes extranjeros. La Federación Cubana de Luchas confirmó la celebración de un campamento de preparación en esta ciudad con los atletas de la Isla y los llegados desde Suiza, Brasil, Ecuador, Chile y México.

Staff (2023-02-15). Reportan varios rescates de personas con vida a nueve días de los terremotos en Turquía. cubadebate.cu Los rescates de personas con vida de este miércoles sobresalen debido a las dificultades que plantea sobrevivir tanto tiempo bajo condiciones extremas sin recibir comida y agua cuando este jueves se cumplen nueve días de los movimientos telúricos. La cifra de muertos aumentó a 35.410 personas mientras el país se prepara para la fase de recuperación y reconstrucción.

Staff (2023-02-15). Serie Nacional 62 ya tiene estructura y calendario. cubadebate.cu Luego de un amplio trabajo de mesa fue aprobada la estructura de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol y su calendario, en el que participaron matemáticos y cibernéticos, para lograr un ahorro en cuestiones logísticas como la transportación. La inauguración de la temporada será el 22 de marzo con el enfrentamiento entre Matanzas y Granma.

Staff (2023-02-15). Terremotos en Turquía y Siria desplazaron la tierra seis metros, según expertos. cubadebate.cu Tras analizar imágenes del satélite radar europeo Sentinel-1, investigadores del Centro Aeroespacial Alemán revelaron hoy desplazamientos de tierra de seis metros por los terremotos ocurridos en Turquía y Siria, con fracturas del terreno en 250 kilómetros. Los investigadores compararon imágenes adquiridas el 29 de enero y el 10 de febrero de 2023.

Staff (2023-02-15). Headlines for February 15, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Aid Trucks Enter Earthquake-Stricken NW Syria as Combined Death Toll with Turkey Tops 41,000, U.N. Seeks $5.6 Billion for Ukraine War Relief as NATO Says Russia's Latest Offensive Is Underway, Israeli Soldier Attacks Palestinian Activist Issa Amro During Intv with Reporter Lawrence Wright, Biden Admin Withdraws Nomination of Human Rights Attorney for Condemning Israeli Apartheid, India Orders Search of BBC Offices After Release of Documentary Critical of Narendra Modi, Papuan Independence Fighters Hold New Zealand Pilot Hostage, Demand Freedom from Indonesia, New Zealand Minister Slams Inaction on Clim…

Staff (2023-02-15). Guns Leading Killer of Kids: With MSU Massacre, U.S. Averages More Than One Mass Shooting a Day. democracynow.org The Michigan State University community is in mourning after a mass shooting on campus Monday in which a gunman killed three students and severely wounded five more. In response to Monday's killings, both Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Joe Biden have called for tighter gun laws to restrict the purchase of weapons. Monday's bloodshed came just a day before the fifth anniversary of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, highlighting the ever-present risk of gun violence in the lives of young people in the United States. "Young people…

Staff (2023-02-15). Reporter Seymour Hersh on "How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline": Exclusive TV Interview. democracynow.org When the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany were damaged last September, U.S. officials were quick to suggest Russia had bombed its own pipelines. But according to a new report by the legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, it was the U.S. Navy that carried out the sabotage, with help from Norway. Citing a source "with direct knowledge of the operational planning," Hersh writes on his Substack blog that planning for the mission began in December of 2021. The White House and the Norwegian government have since denied the claims. Hersh joins us for an in-depth in…

Staff (2023-02-15). Russia to Divert European Union Oil to Russian Allies. orinocotribune.com Russia is seeking ways to shift exports of its oil and oil derivatives to friendly countries this year by increasing its share of total supplies sent abroad to 75-80%, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. | "As for supplies to countries that maintain illegitimate price restrictions, our position here is widely known and remains unchanged: those countries will not receive Russian oil," Novak wrote in an article for Energy Policy magazine on Monday, February 12, reported The Russian offic…

Staff (2023-02-15). Turkish Rescuers Thank Venezuela for Emergency Responders. orinocotribune.com Turkish rescuers thanked Venezuela with a gift of the national flag of Türkiye bestowed on the Venezuelan brigade members of the Simón Bolívar Humanitarian Task Force who aided in the search and rescue efforts in the city of Adiyaman, one of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria a week ago. | This was confirmed by Madelein García, a Telesur correspondent, who traveled with the Venezuelan humanitarian task force to learn about the disaster through journalistic tours in the area. | "This is how we tell it," commented one of the Venezuelan brigade members. "We were right at tha…

Steve Gillis (2023-02-15). Support workers struggles, big and small, to build solidarity. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Recently I was in a meeting with Comrade Larry Holmes reporting on obstacles in Boston for Starbucks baristas, fighting to win a . . . |

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-02-15). Saturday 3/18: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Debt, by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Susan Norrie (2023-02-15). Telling the story of sovereignty versus colonial corporatisation. greenleft.org.au There is a disconnect of time scales between the relatively short-lived exploitative mining and Traditional Owners' ancient connection to Country. Susan Norrie writes about her and artist colleagues' approach to a commission.

Susan Price (2023-02-15). Sri Lanka: Talk of 'Prosperity' a Smokescreen for People's Ongoing Suffering and State Violence. asia-pacificresearch.com

Tamara Nassar (2023-02-15). Palestinian prisoner dies after "medical neglect" electronicintifada.net Ahmad Abu Ali is the 235th Palestinian prisoner to die in Israeli custody since 1967.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-15). Gobierno amplía estado de emergencia en regiones de Perú. telesurtv.net Es una de las sucesivas prórrogas del estado de emergencia en algunas regiones y sectores, luego de la destitución del presidente Pedro Castillo.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-15). Retornan a Venezuela casi 100 connacionales desde Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los repatriados arribaron por el Aeropuerto Nacional Simón Bolívar, en Maiquetía, a bordo de una aeronave de la línea local Conviasa.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-15). Amenazan a docentes británicos por realización de huelga. telesurtv.net El personal docente en huelga en disputa por el salario y las pensiones podría sufrir una reducción de sus pagas de una quinta parte si no reorganiza las conferencias canceladas.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-15). Inauguran en Argentina oleoducto Sierras Blancas-Allen. telesurtv.net El ducto se extenderá por 105 kilómetros y extenderá la red ya instalada además de llevar el crudo a refinerías en Buenos Aires.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-15). Parte hacia Siria grupo de médicos bielorrusos. telesurtv.net El embajador sirio en Belarús, Muhammad Al-Amrani participó en la ceremonia de despedida de los galenos entre los que se encuentran cirujanos y enfermeros.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-15). Más de 7 millones de niños afectados por terremotos de Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com La cifra de muertos entre ambos países supera los 35.000 y se estima que un número importante pueden ser menores de edad.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Nuevo informe revela que Pablo Neruda murió envenenado. telesurtv.net A casi 50 años de su muerte, un panel de expertos internacionales reveló que Pablo Neruda, que murió al inicio de la dictadura militar liderada por Augusto Pinochet, murió envenenado.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Colombianos marchan en favor a las reformas del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Otro objetivo de esta convocatoria es que la ciudadanía salga a las calles para socializar, conocer y respadar las reformas que se adelantarán en 2023.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Arrestan a Antonio Intriago vinculado al asesinato de Jovenel Mà∂ise. telesurtv.net El socio comercial de Antonio Intriago, Arcangel Pretel, y un consultor financiero, Walter Veintemilla, también fueron arrestados en el sur de Florida.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). México prohíbe maíz transgénico en consumo humano. telesurtv.net El decreto "prohíbe el uso de maíz genéticamente modificado para la masa y la tortilla" y "no representa afectación alguna al comercio ni a las importaciones".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). ONU solicita 397 mdd para enviar ayuda humanitaria a Siria. telesurtv.net "Todos sabemos que la ayuda para salvar vidas no ha estado llegando a la velocidad y la escala necesarias ", reconoció el jefe de la ONU.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Siria abre puestos de control para la entrega de ayuda humanitaria. telesurtv.net Según informaron este martes las autoridades sirias, 15 aviones con ayuda humanitaria aterrizaron en las últimas 24 horas en los aeropuertos de Latakia, Damasco y Alepo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Türkiye agradece ayuda internacional tras los terremotos. t.co Asimismo, el presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan se comprometió a iniciar muy pronto la reconstrucción y rehabilitación de las zonas afectadas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). OMS pide 43 mdd para apoyar respuesta a los terremotos en Siria y Türkiye. t.co La cifra total de muertos en ambas naciones a causa de los terremotos registrados el 6 de febrero en la región supera los 37 mil.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-15). Irán apuesta por potenciar relaciones con China. telesurtv.net El presidente iraní afirmó que la asociación estratégica entre Irán y China, representa un paso importante para establecer la paz y la estabilidad en la región.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-15). Confirman muerte de brigadista en combate de incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net La policía informó que 218 personas han sido trasladadas a comisarías a partir de la imposición del Gobierno de establecer toque de queda nocturno.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-15). Gobierno de Brasil relanza programa habitacional. telesurtv.net Al expresar que apuesta por reconstruir otro país, el jefe de Estado refirió que "el pueblo brasileño volverá a desayunar, almorzar, cenar, vivir, estudiar, trabajar,"

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-15). Hallan a una gata tras 178 horas del terremoto en Türkiye. t.co La gata fue nombrada como Umut, que se traduce como Esperanza.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-15). Alertan sobre sustancias liberadas por tren descarrilado en Ohio. telesurtv.net De 150 vagones, unos 50 se salieron de las vías y algunos trasladaban cloruro de vinilo, un gas sin color que es altamente inflamable.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-15). Aumenta a 35.418 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com El mandatario de Türkiye indicó que 13.208 heridos todavía están recibiendo tratamiento en los hospitales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-15). Declaran alerta sanitaria por virus de Marburgo en Guinea Ecuatorial. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, la epidemia cuenta con 16 casos sospechosos que permanecen aislados en hospitales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-15). Qatar enviará 10.000 casas móviles a Türkiye. t.co Las instalaciones fueron usadas durante la Copa Mundial de Fútbol para alojar a algunos de los 1.4 millones de aficionados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-15). Ministro de Agricultura de Ecuador dimite en medio de escándalo. telesurtv.net Bernardo Manzano es el quinto alto funcionario del gabinete de Guillermo Lasso en pedir la renuncia en menos de una semana.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-15). Fiscalía investiga al primer ministro de Perú por colusión. telesurtv.net El primer ministro está implicado en otras dos investigaciones de la Fiscalía por las muertes de decenas de ciudadanos en las protestas antigubernamentales.

teleSUR- jaa (2023-02-15). Presidente de Colombia: el cambio no es posible sin el pueblo. telesurtv.net Refiriéndose a las reformas en el sistema de Salud y demás leyes, el mandatario aseguró que es la vía para construir el bienestar social.

The Tricontinental (2023-02-15). 'Socialism is the best prophylaxis': The German Democratic Republic's Health Care System. mronline.org The German Democratic Republic (DDR) was a socialist state founded in East Germany in 1949 as a democratic, antifascist reaction to the Second World War and the subsequent restoration of monopoly capitalism in West Germany.

thecommunists (2023-02-15). Lessons and legacy of the two-million strong Iraq antiwar protest. thecommunists.org The two-million-strong demonstration against the Iraq war 20 years ago today was not a success of the antiwar movement, but a symptom of its rottenness and failure. That demonstration's total impotence was a clear sign that a so-called 'antiwar movement' led by servants of the imperialist Labour party was never going to be able to …

Tomdispatch (2023-02-15). Merger Mania in the Military-Industrial Complex: Tackling Pentagon Waste Means Battling the Big Weapons Makers and Asking More of Congress. juancole.com By Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — It's early in the new Congress, but lawmakers are already hotly debating spending and debt levels. As they do so, they risk losing track of an important issue hiding in plain sight: massive Pentagon waste. At least in theory, combating such excess …

Ullrich Mies, Felix Feistel (2023-02-15). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.

unitedEditor (2023-02-15). A three-pronged plan for the aftermath of the earthquake. uwidata.com Mehmet Yuva, head of the Türkiye-Syria Friendship Movement, is in the region hit by the earthquake to help people in need. He shared his observations and views with us during his heavy schedule in these difficult times. We thank him wholeheartedly. Yuva proposes a three-pronged road map for the aftermath of the earthquake that hit …

Veterans for Peace Chapter 11, Santa Cruz (2023-02-15). Monday 2/13: David Rovics – "Songs of Social Significance" Healer Trio & Russell Brutsche. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

WorkWeek (2023-02-15). The Earthquake, The Deregulation, Corruption & The Erdogan Government. indybay.org The catastrophic earthquake in Turkey has exposed the massive privatization, deregulation and corruption by the Erdogan government. The WorkWeek show looks at the growing social and economic crisis…

WSWS (2023-02-15). Mass shooting at Michigan State University leaves three students dead, five critically wounded. wsws.org The ruling class response to the MSU bloodletting—entirely predictable, hollow and pro-forma—was yet another exercise in evasion and posturing. None of the real issues can be broached because they point irrevocably to the crisis and bankruptcy of the political and economic system.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Thousands of University of Washington students rely on campus food pantry to stave off hunger. wsws.org University of Washington students are facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis as inflation soars and resources are diverted to the war drive.

WSWS (2023-02-15). South Korean opposition leader under investigation. wsws.org Corruption accusations are regularly used to settle political scores in South Korea, pointing to broader issues at work behind the scenes as the country's social crisis grows.

WSWS (2023-02-15). UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace demands up to £11 billion extra for military budget. wsws.org The ground is being prepared to divert vast sums from health care, education, welfare benefits and housing to the war machine, at devastating cost to millions of workers.

WSWS (2023-02-15). NATO pledges to "ramp up" defense production for "grinding war of attrition" wsws.org NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that NATO is in a "race of logistics" against Russia as the war in Ukraine becomes a "grinding war of attrition."

WSWS (2023-02-15). Sharon Graham declares Unite's sell-out pay deal at Abellio London "an important victory" wsws.org The "constant focus" of Graham and Unite union lead officials Guy Langston, Onay Kasab and Bobby Morton was to isolate Abellio drivers from their 23,000 colleagues across London, wear down resistance through repeated re-balloting, and recommending a company offer that opposed drivers' core demands during the 12-week dispute.

WSWS (2023-02-15). "A strike is the only thing they're going to listen to": Kentucky Ford workers look ahead to contract battle in the wake of illegitimate UAW election. wsws.org Anger of the deliberate suppression of workers' right to vote in the UAW election is particularly acute given the fact that 150,000 autoworkers in the US face a decisive fight in mid-September.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Two workers killed in protest at Indonesian nickel smelter. wsws.org Although the details of what led to the violence at the Morowali plant remain unclear, the protest was fuelled by growing anger at the appalling working conditions at nickel smelters in Sulawesi.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Edward Hopper's New York, an exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York. wsws.org The current exhibition focuses on the artist's many depictions of the city where he spent the bulk of his working life from 1906 till his death 60 years later.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Widespread destruction from New Zealand's worst storm in decades. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of people are without power, more than 10,500 are homeless, and large parts of the North Island are flooded.

WSWS (2023-02-15). European Union decides on massive intensification of assault on refugees. wsws.org The special European Council summit agreed to massively tighten up its common asylum and immigration policies, including collaborating closely with authoritarian regimes.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Bernie Sanders, flanked by union bureaucrats, issues pathetic moral appeal to railroad CEOs in press conference. wsws.org The press conference was an attempt at damage control for the Democratic Party and the trade union apparatus, two months after a bipartisan vote in Congress to impose a contract which railroaders had rejected.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Super Bowl LVII: Money, militarism, spectacle … and football. wsws.org The sponsors and organizers of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona were at pains to keep anything about the multiple crises of world capitalism from finding its way into the festivities.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Report of higher than expected price rises in January points to continued rate hikes. wsws.org The report of higher than expected inflation in January caused a drop on Wall Street, as investors anticipated that the US Federal Reserve will press on with its program of interest rate increases aimed at triggering a recession to undermine workers' wage demands.

WSWS (2023-02-15). UPS lays off second-tier delivery drivers, in shot across the bow ahead of summer contract talks. wsws.org The layoffs are targeting mainly "hybrid" drivers, a lower-paid tier created by the 2018 contract which the Teamsters enforced over a majority "no" vote by UPS workers.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Journalists in West Virginia under political siege. wsws.org Reports for WVPB, the National Public Radio affiliate, and for the Charleston Gazette-Mail have been fired.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Florida Disney World workers vote overwhelmingly to reject company's paltry "best offer" wsws.org Some 32,000 workers at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, voted by a 96 percent margin last week to reject an insulting offer of an immediate $1 raise in poverty-level wages.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 41,000: A colossal social crime. wsws.org As the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquake passes 41,000, the Erdoğan government has announced a few token measures to calm public anger.

WSWS (2023-02-15). The toxic rail disaster in Ohio: The homicidal indifference of the ruling class laid bare. wsws.org The focus of Norfolk Southern executives and government regulators was to reopen the rail line and get trains running again as quickly as possible, regardless of the consequences for the people living in the area.

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-15). Sanders Slams Starbucks CEO for Refusing to Testify at Hearing on Union Busting. truthout.org Starbucks CEO and notorious union buster Howard Schultz is facing criticism after he turned down Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vermont) request that he appear before Congress in a hearing next month. In a scathing statement, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair Sanders said that it is "disappointing, but not surprising" that Schultz would turn down the request from… |

Chris Walker (2023-02-15). New York Court Rebukes Fox News, Gives Smartmatic Lawsuit Go-Ahead to Proceed. truthout.org A New York state appellate court ruled on Tuesday that a lawsuit against Fox News brought by voting systems company Smartmatic USA can proceed, rejecting calls from the cable network for the case to be dismissed. Smartmatic is seeking $2.7 billion in damages from Fox News, its hosts and guests who alleged or insinuated the company had engaged in election fraud in order to help President Joe Biden… |

Amy Goodman (2023-02-15). Seymour Hersh Defends His New Report Claiming US Bombed Nord Stream Pipeline. truthout.org When the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany were damaged last September, U.S. officials were quick to suggest Russia had bombed its own pipelines. But according to a new report by the legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, it was the U.S. Navy that carried out the sabotage, with help from Norway. Citing a source "with direct knowledge of the operational… |

Staff (2023-02-15). Let's Honor the Late Eddie Conway by Continuing to Fight Oppression. truthout.org "Do your little part. Do whatever you can to help change these conditions. Because we're moving into a critical period of history, not just for poor and oppressed people, Black people, but for humanity itself. So you need to engage. Do whatever little bit you can, but you need to do something." —Eddie Conway in 2019, celebrating five years of freedom It is with the heaviest of hearts that we… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-15). White House: The GOP's Current Agenda Would Add $3 Trillion to National Debt. truthout.org The White House is going after congressional Republicans for their current agenda, which the Biden administration says would add trillions of dollars to the national debt while making life materially worse for the American public. In a fact sheet released on Wednesday, the White House highlighted four different recently proposed Republican policies that, if passed, would collectively add over $3… |

Samantha Young (2023-02-15). California Democrats Propose $25 Minimum Wage for Health Sector Workers. truthout.org Union-aligned Democrats were set to introduce legislation Wednesday mandating a statewide $25 minimum wage for health workers and support staffers, likely setting up a pitched battle with hospitals, nursing homes, and dialysis clinics. State Sen. María Elena Durazo's bill would require health facilities and home health agencies to give raises to many support employees, including nurse technicians… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-15). Democrats Introduce Bill to Quadruple Corporate Stock Buyback Tax. truthout.org With the backing of President Joe Biden, Democrats in the Senate are moving to quadruple the corporate stock buyback tax following a record year for stock buybacks, which topped $1 trillion among S&P 500 companies for the first time in 2022. On Wednesday, Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) introduced a bill that would increase the stock buyback tax from 1 percent… |

Chris Walker (2023-02-15). DOJ Files Motion Alleging Trump Committed Crime Through Lawyer. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested a judge to compel a lawyer for former President Donald Trump to testify before a grand jury regarding the investigation into his removal of government documents and their improper retention at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. In doing so, the department explains in its briefing that they believe Trump used his lawyer's services in committing a crime. |

Mike Ludwig (2023-02-15). As Train Derailments Pile Up, Some Railroad Workers Finally Win Paid Sick Leave. truthout.org As multiple train derailments punctuate public concern about the safety of industrial freight trains and put mounting pressure on powerful carrier companies and the Biden administration, railroad workers are finally making some progress with their longstanding demand for paid sick leave that nearly led to a nationwide railroad shutdown in December. Train derailments are piling up. On February 13… |

Norman Solomon (2023-02-15). With Feinstein on Her Way Out, Can a Progressive Win Her Senate Seat? truthout.org After three decades in the Senate, Dianne Feinstein has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2024, giving Californians a valuable opportunity to elect a progressive to the upper chamber. In this solid blue state, three prominent Democrats in the House — Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee — are eager to replace her. Schiff has already won a fervent endorsement from former House… |

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-15). Family of AJ Stewart Speak on Patterns of White Supremacy That Led to His Killing Over a Parking Spot. unicornriot.ninja

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-15). Temple University Grad Student Union Strikes; Rally on Campus. unicornriot.ninja

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_____ (2023-02-15). Russian Diplomacy in Africa and Western Dictate. journal-neo.org Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, has already visited Africa twice in the last three weeks. The first tour, which began on January 23, included stops in diverse countries such as South Africa, Eswatini, Angola, and Eritrea. The second, from February 6 to 9, covered Mauritania, Mali, Sudan, and one Middle Eastern country, Iraq. Moreover, the …

_____ (2023-02-15). The thirteenth parade, a solid-fuel rocket and the daughter of the Leader of the DPRK at the podium. journal-neo.org

Agency (2023-02-15). Jen Angel Passes On as Bay Area Community Rallies in Support. indybay.org Anarchist Agency reports on the passing of long-time anarchist Jen Angel, as community members, family, and friends rally in support.

Alexandra Bruce (2023-02-15). The Largest Environmental Disaster in US History? globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Biden and His Rogue ATF Better Brace for the Backlash. americanthinker.com Unable to pass gun control legislation, the Biden administration has targeted legitimate gun owners with a slew of cumbersome and illogical regulations.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Winter Games: A Climate Change Thriller that Skeptics Will Love. americanthinker.com This story begs to be told on the screen; the drama would certainly be a good vengeance movie… and who doesn't like vengeance movies?>




americanthinker (2023-02-15). Justice Not Fully Served in Acquittal of PA Pro-Life Activist. americanthinker.com It was good for Mark Houck to be acquitted of trumped up charges from a zealously pro-abortion government. But the whole corrupted justice system needs fixing.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Make Being a 'Joyful Warrior' a Personal Calling. americanthinker.com When we refuse to abide the will of powerful interests and instead ask the big, important questions in life, we make those with power feel uncomfortably small.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). The 'DeSantis Is Trump Without the Baggage' Crowd is in for a Rude Awakening. americanthinker.com The leftist media will have no shortage of ammunition to create baggage specific to him. Important to note, as seen with Trump: truth and facts are not needed to create baggage.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Will Vigilante Justice Replace Corrupted Criminal Justice? americanthinker.com Leftists seem determined to corrupt our criminal justice system — without much considering the potential consequences.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Christian Super Bowl ads pro-fascism. americanthinker.com A Christian group spent approximately $20 million on two Super Bowl advertisements. AOC was not happy.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Biden administration supporting D.C. Council bill to let illegal immigrants vote? americanthinker.com Extending the franchise for U.S. elections to everyone on the globe — and maybe their dogs.




americanthinker (2023-02-15). Conservatives shouldn't boycott the NFL. americanthinker.com Demanding that conservatives give up the NFL is playing right into leftists' hands.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Head of Scotland's government unexpectedly resigns after trans prisoner issues explode. americanthinker.com A veteran politician who unreservedly served the trans agenda shocked the political world there with a sudden and completely unanticipated resignation from office as the head of government.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Joe diGenova and Victoria Toensing need your help. americanthinker.com The legedarily effective conservative superlawyers are under attack.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Maybe the Martians are listening to Secretary Mayorkas. americanthinker.com Four balloons and four million ideas about the origins of whatever is flying over North America.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). Maybe the media should ask Mayor Pete why he supports prevailing wage laws. americanthinker.com Pothole Pete is worried about too many whites working construction, but doesn't oppose a law explicitly designed to keep blacks out of federally funded projects.

americanthinker (2023-02-15). There's something spooky happening in the earth's skies. americanthinker.com We're finally learning some of what the U.S. government has known for decades now—and it's not just about Chinese spy balloons.




Angela (2023-02-15). Saturday 2/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A Handful of Earth" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous (2023-02-15). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-15). The Long Journey Home: Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places. indybay.org BLACK MESA, Arizona — Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places for its coal mining, a tool of genocide, oppression and relocation. Southern Illinois University still has several million artifacts stolen from Black Mesa by Peabody Coal, some dating back 8,000 years.

Brittani Banks (2023-02-15). Is the Right Wing 'Whitewashing' the History Curriculum Taught in Public Schools? independentmediainstitute.org "People still want to hide the truth about Black history," Dione Archer, a resident of Richmond, Virginia, said in an interview with Our Schools. Her response came after being reminded about Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's November 2022 unveiling of a draft revision of the state's curriculum standards for teaching history in K-12 schools. The …

Cassie King press release (2023-02-15). Cal Students Hold Valentine's Day-Themed Protest Against University Sourcing from Factory Farms. indybay.org Cal Dining continues to buy from Tyson Foods, a company students say is abusing workers, animals, and the planet. Protestors hold heart-shaped signs outside of Golden Bear Cafe while calling on UC Berkeley to "break up with" worker abuse, pollution, and animal cruelty.

Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-02-15). Earthquake Response Turkey; Husseini on Pandemic Origins & US Biowarfare; ILWU10 For Mumia. indybay.org Pacifica's CRD: Earthquake Response in Turkey; Sam Husseini on Pandemic Origins and US Biowarfare; Union Fights for Freedom for Mumia; Death Penalty Abolitionists in Texas Speak Out…




Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-15). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!

Dan Bacher (2023-02-15). California Tribes, E.J. group file comments on voluntary water agreements with the State Water Board. indybay.org "As long as the state upholds historic water rights, that we all know to be racist and unfair, we will continue to have first- and second-class California communities," said Dillon Delvo, Executive Director, Little Manila.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-15). Rep. Josh Harder Reintroduces the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act in Congress. indybay.org Critics and independent scientists say the tunnel would have a devastating impact on family farms in San Joaquin, Sacramento and other Delta counties, as well as on imperiled fish populations and the ecology of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-15). Big Ag Newson authorizes salmon-killing measures in executive order. indybay.org "The past several years have been horrible for California's native salmon runs and this spring we were hoping for a reprieve when we might finally see the river flows needed to move baby salmon to the ocean," said John McManus, President of the Golden State Salmon Association (GSSA). "Now Newsom is stepping in to kill our salmon runs, as well as other wildlife that were hoping to catch a break."

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). US Says There're 'No Discussions' on Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com The State Department said Monday that the US has not engaged in any discussions on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, in the latest sign that the crippling economic sanctions on Iran aren't going anywhere. "There has been no discussion of resuscitating the JCPOA. That is not on the agenda. It hasn't …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). US Wants to Help Ukraine Retake More Territory Before Negotiating With Putin. news.antiwar.com The Washington Post reported on Monday that Biden administration officials say they want to help Ukraine retake as much territory as it can from Russia over the next few months before they sit down at the negotiation table with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The report, which cited unnamed Biden administration officials, said that some "optimists" …




Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). WaPo: Chinese Balloon Wound Up in the US Due to Unexpected Weather. news.antiwar.com The Chinese balloon that wound up over the continental United States likely ended up there by accident due to unexpected weather, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. US officials told…

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). EU Wants to Use Frozen Russian Funds to Pay for Ukraine's Reconstruction. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-15). Zelensky Signs Agreement with JP Morgan on Ukraine's Reconstruction. globalresearch.ca

Deborah Rodriguez (2023-02-15). Puerto Rico: A history of resistance. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Deborah Rodriguez Feb. 5, 2023. (WW PHOTO) In order for any organization to even consider destroying the system of imperialism with its . . . |

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Secondhand luxuries hit shelves in communities. ecns.cn China's luxury market has been flourishing and is showing on new trends in recent years, especially secondhand luxury trading, supported by relatively lower prices and a large consumer base.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). One of world's deepest pools set for Shanghai. ecns.cn One of the deepest diving pools in the world will open to the public in Shanghai's Minhang district in 2025, according to the local government.




ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Bluebook calls for smarter education. ecns.cn The bluebook was released by the China National Academy of Educational Sciences during the World Digital Education Conference, which was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). HK to strengthen national security, cross-border ties. ecns.cn Hong Kong will further consolidate its mechanisms to safeguard national security by finishing the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law this year, and focus on strengthening its ties with the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world to boost its economic revival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Shenzhen's ambitious aim for 6% GDP growth in year ahead. ecns.cn High-quality economic development and consolidating cooperation with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have become key as Shenzhen, Guangdong province, set a gross domestic product growth target of 6 percent this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Developing farming a national priority. ecns.cn The "No 1 central document "issued by the central authorities sends a strong signal about China's firm intention to invigorate its agricultural sector and vast countryside as the country embarks on a new leg of the journey toward socialist modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China provides food assistance to support vulnerable populations in northern Togo. ecns.cn The Chinese government on Tuesday provided food assistance through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Togo to support vulnerable populations in the country's north.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Former U.S. Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid. ecns.cn Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced her bid for president on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Bluebook calls for smarter education. ecns.cn The bluebook was released by the China National Academy of Educational Sciences during the World Digital Education Conference, which was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). HK to strengthen national security, cross-border ties. ecns.cn Hong Kong will further consolidate its mechanisms to safeguard national security by finishing the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law this year, and focus on strengthening its ties with the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world to boost its economic revival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Shenzhen's ambitious aim for 6% GDP growth in year ahead. ecns.cn High-quality economic development and consolidating cooperation with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have become key as Shenzhen, Guangdong province, set a gross domestic product growth target of 6 percent this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Developing farming a national priority. ecns.cn The "No 1 central document "issued by the central authorities sends a strong signal about China's firm intention to invigorate its agricultural sector and vast countryside as the country embarks on a new leg of the journey toward socialist modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China provides food assistance to support vulnerable populations in northern Togo. ecns.cn The Chinese government on Tuesday provided food assistance through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Togo to support vulnerable populations in the country's north.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Former U.S. Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid. ecns.cn Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced her bid for president on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Two astronaut crews to visit space station this year. ecns.cn China will launch two crews to man its Tiangong space station this year, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China reopens visa-free travel to Korean citizens. ecns.cn China's immigration authorities will resume port visa issuance and 72/144 hour visa-free transit policy for Korean Citizens on Saturday, said the National Immigration Administration on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Chinese tech giants gravitate toward ChatGPT-like products, services. ecns.cn As chatbot ChatGPT has garnered global attention, more than 10 Chinese tech giants announced their ChatGPT technical storage and ChatGPT-like products and services.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). COVID-19 infections continue to decline in China. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland reported over 80,000 COVID-19-related deaths at hospitals from Dec 8 to Feb 9, as the numbers of COVID-19 infections and deaths associated with the disease have been trending downward consistently this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China solicits logos for manned space missions in 2023. ecns.cn The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) began to solicit logos on Wednesday for the country's upcoming crewed space missions, which was the first open logo solicitation of its manned space program.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China to resume issuing port visas for ROK citizens. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced the resumption of the issuance of port visas and the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of the Republic of Korea (ROK) from Feb. 18.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China releases latest standards for maps, requiring accurate reflection of state territory. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday issued the latest standards for the contents of maps, in order to strengthen map management, safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests and promote the healthy development of the geographic information industry.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Beijing inoculates China's first multivalent vaccine to provide enhanced protection against COVID variants. ecns.cn Beijing has begun inoculating China's first multivalent vaccine that can provide broad spectrum protection against COVID variants.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). China among countries with lowest crime rate as violent crime plummets over past five years: top procuratorate. ecns.cn China now enjoys one of the lowest crime rates and highest sense of security scores globally, China's top procuratorate said on Wednesday, citing data.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Xi holds talks with Iranian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for visiting President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 14, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Ohio cleaning up toxic train derailment. ecns.cn Photo shows the freight train carrying vinyl chloride, a colorless gas that burns easily and is produced industrially for its commercial uses derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., Feb. 6, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Cultural relics of Zhongshan State displayed in Chongqing. ecns.cn A total of 192 pieces from 106 sets of cultural relics of Zhongshan State, including bronze wares, gold and silver wares, jade and stone ware and lacquer wares, are exhibited in the museum.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Man rescued 210 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A Syrian man saved by rescue workers from the debris after 210 hours, is carried to an ambulance in Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 14, 2023, a week after a deadly earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). They Say: Chinese economy sustains steady growth. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Medical aid is an important part of China's foreign aid: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Foreign expert: China's 1.4 billion people will generate a lot of traveling. ecns.cn Dimitrios Buhalis, professor at Bournemouth University, observes that Chinese people are keen to travel and experience the world. With a huge population, China will generate a lot of traveling in the future. He expects China's share in the global tourism market will exceed pre-pandemic level in a longer term.

ecns.cn (2023-02-15). Shanghai upgrades public phone booths. ecns.cn Once-abandoned public phone booths were upgraded in Shanghai. A new feature of the AI camera was provided this time.

Editor (2023-02-15). Editorial: El imperialismo contra el globo descarado. workers.org El líder de la mayoría del Senado, Chuck Schumer, lo calificó como "incursión descarada". La portavoz de la Casa Blanca, Karine Jean-Pierre, lo calificó como "una clara violación de nuestra soberanía". Para no quedarse atrás, el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Kevin McCarthy, tuiteó que "el descarado desprecio de . . . |

Editor (2023-02-15). Bellicosity, bravado and blather. workers.org President Joe Biden's Feb. 7 State of the Union address offered no real surprises. Like any loyal imperialist politician, Biden included the obligatory pro-war rhetoric. He blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Ukraine war, calling it "a murderous assault, evoking images of the death and destruction Europe suffered in . . . |

Emir Sader (2023-02-15). Anuncios apocalípticos: La guerra de las palabras. globalizacion.ca Un intelectual francés, Emmanuel Todd, publica un libro con el título "La tercera guerra mundial ha comenzado". Seguramente debe vender mucho, con ese título, como vendieron sus libros anteriores. | Quien publicara un libro con el título "Ha llegado el fin…

Global Research News (2023-02-15). Selected Articles: Sy Hersh and the Way We Live Now. "The Propaganda Apparatus that Manipulates and Controls Our Society" globalresearch.ca By It is a clear indicator of the disappearance of freedom from our so-called Western democracies that …

infobrics (2023-02-15). China Gives Russian Studies High Grades in New Overseas Scholarship Drive. infobrics.org Science, business, language are priority Russian subjects in government-led talent push…

infobrics (2023-02-15). India Says Its Proposed Biofuels Alliance Draws Interest of Russia, Brazil Among Others. infobrics.org India's proposal for a biofuels alliance to promote cleaner fuel has attracted interest from a number of countries, including Russia and Brazil, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said…

infobrics (2023-02-15). Pakistan's Accession to BRICS May Be Consistent with the Country's Goals and Positions. infobrics.org The founding tenets of the bloc are in many ways interesting and close to Pakistan, so theoretically it can join BRICS. Muhammad Taimur Fahad Khan, Research Associate at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), told it to TASS…

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-15). Sunday 2/26: Advice for a Happy Life. indybay.org 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Ivel John M. Santos (2023-02-15). ICC Resumes Full-blown Investigation Into Duterte Administration's Drug War. asia-pacificresearch.com

JANET (2023-02-15). Webinar on Alex Saab case, Feb. 16. iacenter.org February 14, 2023 By National Lawyers Guild International Committee Caracas, Venezuela. 'Free Alex Saab.' Join the National Lawyers Guild International Committee Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PST) for a webinar on the case of Alex Saab, the Venezuelan diplomat currently imprisoned in a U.S. federal detention center. Saab faces charges that are directly related to defiance of the U.S. attempt to impose regime change on Venezuela through the use of illegitimate, unilateral, coercive measures (sanctions). Recently, a delegation of two NLG and International Association of Democratic Lawyers members visited…

John V. Walsh (2023-02-15). First National Rally Against War in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org We in the United States are on the brink of war with a major nuclear power, Russia. If that is not a dire emergency, an acute existential threat, what is? This situation has persisted for a year now without a national protest to stop the slide to Armageddon. Given the proximity of nuclear Armageddon, the …

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2023-02-15). Don't Bow Down to a Dictatorial Government. dissidentvoice.org If all that Americans want is security, they can go to prison. They'll have enough to eat, a bed and a roof over their heads. But if an American wants to preserve his dignity and his equality as a human being, he must not bow his neck to any dictatorial government. — President Dwight D. …

Julia Gledhill (2023-02-15). Merger Mania in the Military-Industrial Complex. globalresearch.ca

Karsten Riise (2023-02-15). Ukrainian Purges Deepen. State Structure Breaks Down. Ministries of Defense, Interior, Governors of Key Regions. globalresearch.ca

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-15). Reparations United 2023 Unity Tour – Sacramento – The Mission, the Mandate, the Method. indybay.org Laying the Foundation For Local Reparations: A Guide for Providing National Symmetry for Local Reparation Efforts by Kamm Howard…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-15). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

Labor Video Project (2023-02-15). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.

Larry Johnson (2023-02-15). Public Display of the Gross Incompetence of U.S. and NATO Military Leaders. sonar21.com If you are still wondering why the United States failed to prevail in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially Afghanistan, all you need to do is watch today's press conference of the…

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-15). Music, Art and Poetry at Twitter Offices Invite Elon Musk to Go to Mars. indybay.org Poetry, art and concert to "Put Musk on Autopilot to Mars" wakes up quiet Market Street week-end morning.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-02-15). Western Countries Urge Citizens to Leave Russia and Belarus. globalresearch.ca

Mothers on the March (2023-02-15). Friday 2/17: 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Science Saturday: Cross-laboratory collaboration accelerates gold-standard SRA testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, where teamwork powers innovation, a cross-laboratory collaboration has enabled implementation of a cutting-edge, gold standard test for a life-threatening condition known as HIT, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The test, a serotonin release assay (SRA), uses the expertise and technologies of the Special Coagulation Laboratory (SCL) and Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CMSL) to guide physicians on making an accurate diagnosis of HIT, which is an important first step in choosing the best blood…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Congenital heart disease and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in newborns worldwide. While babies born with this condition are living longer and healthier lives, some may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Dr. Katia Bravo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the risks that pregnancy poses for those diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zCTF-bl9I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). What's National Wear Red Day? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Wear Red Day is an annual event held each first Friday of February, dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women. It's the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. That's why it's crucial for women to take charge and be proactive in their heart health. Women with heart disease more often have delayed or missed misdiagnoses biases, insufficient research, and symptoms and risk factors that are different than men. "There…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. "Many health conditions have a genetic link," says Breanna Mitchell, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. "Genetic testing can help you and your health care…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

No to Israeli Dictatorship (2023-02-15). Demo Demands on Crissy Field. indybay.org The Golden Gate Bridge at their back, demonstrators on San Francisco's Crissy Field posed for photos as wind blew around banners, flags and signs reading "No to Israeli Dictatorship" and calling the current leadership corrupt.

noreply (2023-02-15). Larry Explains Austin's And Milley's "Logic"… smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-15). Lasso Facing Political Crisis in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com Without support and with resignations in his cabinet, the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, ends the week facing a political crisis after the defeat of his referendum at the polls and the loss of key positions in simultaneous municipal elections. This referendum constituted Lasso's last hope to breathe fresh life into his leadership for the remainder of his term, but the citizens voted "No" to the eight questions proposed on issues such as extradition, reduction of parties and assembly members, and environmental measures, among others. | The allegations of corruption that involve the national administration,…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-15). Shin Bet Agents Brandish Weapons at Palestinian Protesters. orinocotribune.com By Richard Silverstein — Feb 2, 2023 | Armed Agents in Germany and Spain threaten to shoot Palestinian and Israeli protesters | On February 8th, a group of pro-Palestinian students at the Complutense University of Madrid

Patrick Wood (2023-02-15). John Podesta: The Trilateral Commission Link to UFO/Alien Mania? globalresearch.ca

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-15). Christian Democrats gain in repeat elections to Berlin State parliament. peoplesdispatch.org The conservative Christian Democratic Union emerged as the single largest party in Berlin even as the incumbent Social Democrats-Greens-Die Linke coalition retained its majority. Housing rights groups have urged the new State parliament in Berlin ensure the socialization of large housing stocks which was approved in a referendum in 2021…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-15). Mexican President AMLO to Lead International Campaign Against US Blockade of Cuba. globalresearch.ca

Peter Boyle (2023-02-15). Turkish dictator Erdogan weaponising earthquake disaster against Kurds. greenleft.org.au Turkish dictator President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is using the earthquake disaster as a weapon in his ongoing war on the Kurdish people, according to Zerebar Karimi.

Pip Hinman (2023-02-15). Take action against AUKUS, militarisation. greenleft.org.au Anti-war and peace networks are organising a national protest outside federal MPs' offices, demanding an end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race. Pip Hinman reports.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-15). Video: America is at War with Europe. globalresearch.ca The evidence amply confirms that The Nord Stream was the object of an act of sabotage ordered by President Joe Biden. | Nord Stream —which originates in Russia— transits through the (maritime) territorial jurisdiction of 4 member states of the EU. From a legal standpoint (International Law: UN Charter, Law of the Sea) this was a U.S. Act of War against the EU.

Raúl Zibechi (2023-02-15). El capitalismo de la impunidad. globalizacion.ca El reciente informe de Oxfam, ´La supervivencia de los más ricos ª, distribuido el mismo día que comenzaba el Foro de Davos, revela que el 1% más rico del planeta se apoderó de casi dos tercios de la nueva riqueza creada…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-15). México_Gustavo Esteva: Homenaje a Catherine Walsh. indybay.org

repost (2023-02-15). Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiWarSoWhite. indybay.org I'm looking at this Rage Against The War Machine rally that is being organized by the Libertarian Party and I am genuinely confused about how folks on the left are involved in this at all.

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-02-15). Saturday 3/18: Wai Ola: ªAukele and the Waters of Life. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda, CA 94501…

Richard Drake (2023-02-15). Was Charles Austin Beard a Racist Historian? juancole.com ( Counterpunch ) — Controversy about Charles Austin Beard began in 1913 when he published An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. He turned thirty-nine that year. Until then, his books had appeared to widespread praise within the profession and to the benign neglect of the general reading public. A highly successful …

Staff (2023-02-15). Cuba y Argelia buscan ampliar sus relaciones. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, recibió a Abdelhak Saihi, ministro de Salud, Población y Reforma Hospitalaria de esa nación magrebí, quien se encuentra de visita en nuestro país. Marrero Cruz también se refirió a la compleja situación que vive el país y al bloqueo estadounidense. Significó que el enemigo se empeña en continuar su guerra mediática.

Staff (2023-02-15). El chocolate y el día del amor generan a industria mexicana más de mil millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El día de San Valentín es un día especial para muchas personas que celebran el amor y la amistad. En esta festividad, suelen regalarse dulces, flores y chocolates, una confitura en la que la industria mexicana juega un papel importante.De acuerdo con los datos más recientes el país exportó 699,73 millones de dólares en cacao y productos derivados, el nivel más alto alcanzado por el sector después de la pandemia.

Staff (2023-02-15). Expo "Cuando Ernesto soñó al Che" llega a La Habana. cubadebate.cu Una exposición llegada desde Argentina con el sugerente nombre "Cuando Ernesto soñó al Che", encuentra quien por estos días atraviesa el túnel del Pabellón Cuba, donde tiene su sede la Asociación Hermanos Saíz.El periodista, director de "La Pastera Museo del Che", Darío Fuentes, la ha cargado en su equipaje para exhibirla con alegría y responsabilidad aquí en La Habana.

Staff (2023-02-15). Las tres del día: San Valentín y las noticias del 14 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las Tres del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate que los mantiene informados sobre lo más importante del acontecer nacional y extranjero. El día de hoy es particularmente especial, pues se celebra San Valentín, el Día del Amor y la Amistad. Sobre cómo han pasado el día y qué significa para ellos, nos hablarán cuatro jóvenes cubanos.

Staff (2023-02-15). Pierde el PSG en su primer partido de octavos de la Champions. cubadebate.cu Milan como local y Bayern Munich como visitante arrancaron ganando por la mínima diferencia los octavos de final de la Champions League. El equipo italiano batió por 1 a 0 en el estadio Giuseppe Meazza a Tottenham Hotspur que tuvo entre sus titulares al zaguero campeón del mundo Cristian Romero. En tanto que en el Parque de los Principes de la capital francesa.

Staff (2023-02-15). Headlines for February 15, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Aid Trucks Enter Earthquake-Stricken NW Syria as Combined Death Toll with Turkey Tops 41,000, U.N. Seeks $5.6 Billion for Ukraine War Relief as NATO Says Russia's Latest Offensive Is Underway, Israeli Soldier Attacks Palestinian Activist Issa Amro During Intv with Reporter Lawrence Wright, Biden Admin Withdraws Nomination of Human Rights Attorney for Condemning Israeli Apartheid, India Orders Search of BBC Offices After Release of Documentary Critical of Narendra Modi, Papuan Independence Fighters Hold New Zealand Pilot Hostage, Demand Freedom from Indonesia, New Zealand Minister Slams Inaction on Clim…

Staff (2023-02-15). Guns Leading Killer of Kids: With MSU Massacre, U.S. Averages More Than One Mass Shooting a Day. democracynow.org The Michigan State University community is in mourning after a mass shooting on campus Monday in which a gunman killed three students and severely wounded five more. In response to Monday's killings, both Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Joe Biden have called for tighter gun laws to restrict the purchase of weapons. Monday's bloodshed came just a day before the fifth anniversary of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, highlighting the ever-present risk of gun violence in the lives of young people in the United States. "Young people…

Staff (2023-02-15). Reporter Seymour Hersh on "How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline": Exclusive TV Interview. democracynow.org When the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany were damaged last September, U.S. officials were quick to suggest Russia had bombed its own pipelines. But according to a new report by the legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, it was the U.S. Navy that carried out the sabotage, with help from Norway. Citing a source "with direct knowledge of the operational planning," Hersh writes on his Substack blog that planning for the mission began in December of 2021. The White House and the Norwegian government have since denied the claims. Hersh joins us for an in-depth in…

Staff (2023-02-15). Russia to Divert European Union Oil to Russian Allies. orinocotribune.com Russia is seeking ways to shift exports of its oil and oil derivatives to friendly countries this year by increasing its share of total supplies sent abroad to 75-80%, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. | "As for supplies to countries that maintain illegitimate price restrictions, our position here is widely known and remains unchanged: those countries will not receive Russian oil," Novak wrote in an article for Energy Policy magazine on Monday, February 12, reported The Russian offic…

Staff (2023-02-15). Turkish Rescuers Thank Venezuela for Emergency Responders. orinocotribune.com Turkish rescuers thanked Venezuela with a gift of the national flag of Türkiye bestowed on the Venezuelan brigade members of the Simón Bolívar Humanitarian Task Force who aided in the search and rescue efforts in the city of Adiyaman, one of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria a week ago. | This was confirmed by Madelein García, a Telesur correspondent, who traveled with the Venezuelan humanitarian task force to learn about the disaster through journalistic tours in the area. | "This is how we tell it," commented one of the Venezuelan brigade members. "We were right at tha…

Steve Gillis (2023-02-15). Support workers struggles, big and small, to build solidarity. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Recently I was in a meeting with Comrade Larry Holmes reporting on obstacles in Boston for Starbucks baristas, fighting to win a . . . |

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-02-15). Saturday 3/18: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Debt, by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Susan Norrie (2023-02-15). Telling the story of sovereignty versus colonial corporatisation. greenleft.org.au There is a disconnect of time scales between the relatively short-lived exploitative mining and Traditional Owners' ancient connection to Country. Susan Norrie writes about her and artist colleagues' approach to a commission.

Susan Price (2023-02-15). Sri Lanka: Talk of 'Prosperity' a Smokescreen for People's Ongoing Suffering and State Violence. asia-pacificresearch.com

Tamara Nassar (2023-02-15). Palestinian prisoner dies after "medical neglect" electronicintifada.net Ahmad Abu Ali is the 235th Palestinian prisoner to die in Israeli custody since 1967.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-15). Gobierno amplía estado de emergencia en regiones de Perú. telesurtv.net Es una de las sucesivas prórrogas del estado de emergencia en algunas regiones y sectores, luego de la destitución del presidente Pedro Castillo.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-15). Retornan a Venezuela casi 100 connacionales desde Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los repatriados arribaron por el Aeropuerto Nacional Simón Bolívar, en Maiquetía, a bordo de una aeronave de la línea local Conviasa.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-15). Amenazan a docentes británicos por realización de huelga. telesurtv.net El personal docente en huelga en disputa por el salario y las pensiones podría sufrir una reducción de sus pagas de una quinta parte si no reorganiza las conferencias canceladas.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-15). Inauguran en Argentina oleoducto Sierras Blancas-Allen. telesurtv.net El ducto se extenderá por 105 kilómetros y extenderá la red ya instalada además de llevar el crudo a refinerías en Buenos Aires.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-15). Parte hacia Siria grupo de médicos bielorrusos. telesurtv.net El embajador sirio en Belarús, Muhammad Al-Amrani participó en la ceremonia de despedida de los galenos entre los que se encuentran cirujanos y enfermeros.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-15). Más de 7 millones de niños afectados por terremotos de Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com La cifra de muertos entre ambos países supera los 35.000 y se estima que un número importante pueden ser menores de edad.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Nuevo informe revela que Pablo Neruda murió envenenado. telesurtv.net A casi 50 años de su muerte, un panel de expertos internacionales reveló que Pablo Neruda, que murió al inicio de la dictadura militar liderada por Augusto Pinochet, murió envenenado.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Colombianos marchan en favor a las reformas del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Otro objetivo de esta convocatoria es que la ciudadanía salga a las calles para socializar, conocer y respadar las reformas que se adelantarán en 2023.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Arrestan a Antonio Intriago vinculado al asesinato de Jovenel Mà∂ise. telesurtv.net El socio comercial de Antonio Intriago, Arcangel Pretel, y un consultor financiero, Walter Veintemilla, también fueron arrestados en el sur de Florida.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). México prohíbe maíz transgénico en consumo humano. telesurtv.net El decreto "prohíbe el uso de maíz genéticamente modificado para la masa y la tortilla" y "no representa afectación alguna al comercio ni a las importaciones".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). ONU solicita 397 mdd para enviar ayuda humanitaria a Siria. telesurtv.net "Todos sabemos que la ayuda para salvar vidas no ha estado llegando a la velocidad y la escala necesarias ", reconoció el jefe de la ONU.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Siria abre puestos de control para la entrega de ayuda humanitaria. telesurtv.net Según informaron este martes las autoridades sirias, 15 aviones con ayuda humanitaria aterrizaron en las últimas 24 horas en los aeropuertos de Latakia, Damasco y Alepo.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). Türkiye agradece ayuda internacional tras los terremotos. t.co Asimismo, el presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan se comprometió a iniciar muy pronto la reconstrucción y rehabilitación de las zonas afectadas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-15). OMS pide 43 mdd para apoyar respuesta a los terremotos en Siria y Türkiye. t.co La cifra total de muertos en ambas naciones a causa de los terremotos registrados el 6 de febrero en la región supera los 37 mil.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-15). Irán apuesta por potenciar relaciones con China. telesurtv.net El presidente iraní afirmó que la asociación estratégica entre Irán y China, representa un paso importante para establecer la paz y la estabilidad en la región.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-15). Confirman muerte de brigadista en combate de incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net La policía informó que 218 personas han sido trasladadas a comisarías a partir de la imposición del Gobierno de establecer toque de queda nocturno.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-15). Gobierno de Brasil relanza programa habitacional. telesurtv.net Al expresar que apuesta por reconstruir otro país, el jefe de Estado refirió que "el pueblo brasileño volverá a desayunar, almorzar, cenar, vivir, estudiar, trabajar,"

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-15). Hallan a una gata tras 178 horas del terremoto en Türkiye. t.co La gata fue nombrada como Umut, que se traduce como Esperanza.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-15). Alertan sobre sustancias liberadas por tren descarrilado en Ohio. telesurtv.net De 150 vagones, unos 50 se salieron de las vías y algunos trasladaban cloruro de vinilo, un gas sin color que es altamente inflamable.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-15). Aumenta a 35.418 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com El mandatario de Türkiye indicó que 13.208 heridos todavía están recibiendo tratamiento en los hospitales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-15). Declaran alerta sanitaria por virus de Marburgo en Guinea Ecuatorial. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, la epidemia cuenta con 16 casos sospechosos que permanecen aislados en hospitales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-15). Qatar enviará 10.000 casas móviles a Türkiye. t.co Las instalaciones fueron usadas durante la Copa Mundial de Fútbol para alojar a algunos de los 1.4 millones de aficionados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-15). Ministro de Agricultura de Ecuador dimite en medio de escándalo. telesurtv.net Bernardo Manzano es el quinto alto funcionario del gabinete de Guillermo Lasso en pedir la renuncia en menos de una semana.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-15). Fiscalía investiga al primer ministro de Perú por colusión. telesurtv.net El primer ministro está implicado en otras dos investigaciones de la Fiscalía por las muertes de decenas de ciudadanos en las protestas antigubernamentales.

teleSUR- jaa (2023-02-15). Presidente de Colombia: el cambio no es posible sin el pueblo. telesurtv.net Refiriéndose a las reformas en el sistema de Salud y demás leyes, el mandatario aseguró que es la vía para construir el bienestar social.

Tomdispatch (2023-02-15). Merger Mania in the Military-Industrial Complex: Tackling Pentagon Waste Means Battling the Big Weapons Makers and Asking More of Congress. juancole.com By Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — It's early in the new Congress, but lawmakers are already hotly debating spending and debt levels. As they do so, they risk losing track of an important issue hiding in plain sight: massive Pentagon waste. At least in theory, combating such excess …

Ullrich Mies, Felix Feistel (2023-02-15). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.

unitedEditor (2023-02-15). A three-pronged plan for the aftermath of the earthquake. uwidata.com Mehmet Yuva, head of the Türkiye-Syria Friendship Movement, is in the region hit by the earthquake to help people in need. He shared his observations and views with us during his heavy schedule in these difficult times. We thank him wholeheartedly. Yuva proposes a three-pronged road map for the aftermath of the earthquake that hit …

Veterans for Peace Chapter 11, Santa Cruz (2023-02-15). Monday 2/13: David Rovics – "Songs of Social Significance" Healer Trio & Russell Brutsche. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

WorkWeek (2023-02-15). The Earthquake, The Deregulation, Corruption & The Erdogan Government. indybay.org The catastrophic earthquake in Turkey has exposed the massive privatization, deregulation and corruption by the Erdogan government. The WorkWeek show looks at the growing social and economic crisis…

WSWS (2023-02-15). Mass shooting at Michigan State University leaves three students dead, five critically wounded. wsws.org The ruling class response to the MSU bloodletting—entirely predictable, hollow and pro-forma—was yet another exercise in evasion and posturing. None of the real issues can be broached because they point irrevocably to the crisis and bankruptcy of the political and economic system.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Thousands of University of Washington students rely on campus food pantry to stave off hunger. wsws.org University of Washington students are facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis as inflation soars and resources are diverted to the war drive.

WSWS (2023-02-15). South Korean opposition leader under investigation. wsws.org Corruption accusations are regularly used to settle political scores in South Korea, pointing to broader issues at work behind the scenes as the country's social crisis grows.

WSWS (2023-02-15). NATO pledges to "ramp up" defense production for "grinding war of attrition" wsws.org NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that NATO is in a "race of logistics" against Russia as the war in Ukraine becomes a "grinding war of attrition."

WSWS (2023-02-15). "A strike is the only thing they're going to listen to": Kentucky Ford workers look ahead to contract battle in the wake of illegitimate UAW election. wsws.org Anger of the deliberate suppression of workers' right to vote in the UAW election is particularly acute given the fact that 150,000 autoworkers in the US face a decisive fight in mid-September.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Two workers killed in protest at Indonesian nickel smelter. wsws.org Although the details of what led to the violence at the Morowali plant remain unclear, the protest was fuelled by growing anger at the appalling working conditions at nickel smelters in Sulawesi.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Edward Hopper's New York, an exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York. wsws.org The current exhibition focuses on the artist's many depictions of the city where he spent the bulk of his working life from 1906 till his death 60 years later.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Widespread destruction from New Zealand's worst storm in decades. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of people are without power, more than 10,500 are homeless, and large parts of the North Island are flooded.

WSWS (2023-02-15). European Union decides on massive intensification of assault on refugees. wsws.org The special European Council summit agreed to massively tighten up its common asylum and immigration policies, including collaborating closely with authoritarian regimes.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Bernie Sanders, flanked by union bureaucrats, issues pathetic moral appeal to railroad CEOs in press conference. wsws.org The press conference was an attempt at damage control for the Democratic Party and the trade union apparatus, two months after a bipartisan vote in Congress to impose a contract which railroaders had rejected.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Super Bowl LVII: Money, militarism, spectacle … and football. wsws.org The sponsors and organizers of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona were at pains to keep anything about the multiple crises of world capitalism from finding its way into the festivities.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Report of higher than expected price rises in January points to continued rate hikes. wsws.org The report of higher than expected inflation in January caused a drop on Wall Street, as investors anticipated that the US Federal Reserve will press on with its program of interest rate increases aimed at triggering a recession to undermine workers' wage demands.

WSWS (2023-02-15). UPS lays off second-tier delivery drivers, in shot across the bow ahead of summer contract talks. wsws.org The layoffs are targeting mainly "hybrid" drivers, a lower-paid tier created by the 2018 contract which the Teamsters enforced over a majority "no" vote by UPS workers.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Florida Disney World workers vote overwhelmingly to reject company's paltry "best offer" wsws.org Some 32,000 workers at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, voted by a 96 percent margin last week to reject an insulting offer of an immediate $1 raise in poverty-level wages.

WSWS (2023-02-15). Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 41,000: A colossal social crime. wsws.org As the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquake passes 41,000, the Erdoğan government has announced a few token measures to calm public anger.

WSWS (2023-02-15). The toxic rail disaster in Ohio: the homicidal indifference of the ruling class laid bare. wsws.org The focus of Norfolk Southern executives and government regulators was to reopen the rail line and get trains running again as quickly as possible, regardless of the consequences for the people living in the area.

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-02-15). Der Mensch ist gut, aber irritiert. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Folgen Sie …

Dr. Gary Null (2023-02-15). Celebrity Privilege and Modern Decadence. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-02-15). Man Is Good, But Irritated. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Stephen Sizer (2023-02-15). "Palestinians are being attacked by Israeli settlers, and weapons are replacing stones." Interview with Dr. Stephen Sizer. globalresearch.ca

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-02-15). What is Reality? The Rise of Fake Truth. The Case for a "Constitution of Information" globalresearch.ca

Michael Nevradakis (2023-02-15). From the Peak of Fitness to Wanting to Die — How the COVID Vaccine Ruined One Man's Life. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-15). Rare Interview with Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel in Davos in Jan. 2023. New mRNA Vaccines Coming. globalresearch.ca

John W. Whitehead (2023-02-15). Don't Bow Down to a Dictatorial Government. America Is a Prison Disguised as Paradise. globalresearch.ca

Noam Chomsky, Vijay Prashad (2023-02-14). Cuba is not a state sponsor of terrorism. canadiandimension.com Days after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Cuba sent a 30 person health brigade to assist in medical care to victims. Photo by Ismael Francisco. | Cuba, a country of eleven million people, has been under an illegal embargo by the United States government for over six decades. | Despite this embargo, Cuba's people have been able to transcend the indignities of hunger, ill-health, and illiteracy, all three being social plagues that continue to trouble much of the world. | Due to its innovations in health care delivery, for instance, Cuba has been able to send its medical workers to other coun…

Dean Baker (2023-02-14). Moderna's $130 Vaccine and the Path to Cheap Drugs. cepr.net According to news reports, Moderna is considering a price in the range of $110 to $130 for shots of its Covid booster. People may recall that we paid Moderna close to $450 million to develop its Covid vaccine. We then paid another $450 million for the clinical trials that were needed to determine its effectiveness. …

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-14). US prosecution evidence suggests DEA exported cocaine from Colombia. colombiareports.com US Attorney Damian Williams from New York published evidence that confirms that DEA agents allegedly conspired to traffic cocaine from Colombia in 2017. In a letter to New York judge…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-14). Colombia arrests prosecution's former financial crimes chief. colombiareports.com Colombia's former top financial crimes prosecutor was arrested for her alleged involvement in the extortion of drug trafficking suspects. The prosecution's former financial crimes chief, Ana Catalina Noguera, was arrested…

Staff (2023-02-14). Audio: Raging Against War. davidswanson.org I discussed Rage Against War on Santita Jackson Show at 1: 13: 32 in this video…

Staff (2023-02-14). Talk World Radio: Calling for Peace in Southern Ethiopia. davidswanson.org

_____ (2023-02-14). As a result of the selfish policies of the West, the Arab world is growing increasingly poorer. journal-neo.org Most food products around the world are now significantly more expensive. The Food and Agriculture Organization, which tracks changes in the prices of the most popular food commodities around the world, predicts that the Food Price Index will rise an average of 143.7 points in 2022, up 14.3% from 2021 and the highest since 1990. …

_____ (2023-02-14). Iranian-Israeli tensions are doomed to escalate in the absence of Russia. journal-neo.org After the collapse of the USSR and the weakening of Russia, Israel started to believe in its own exclusivity as the US's main ally in the Middle East. In the interests of national security and unity in the face of an external enemy, the Israeli leadership (particularly under the right-wing Likud party led by Benjamin Netanyahu) …

_____ (2023-02-14). The Geopolitics of the "Balloon Affair" journal-neo.org On February 4, a US fighter jet "safely" shot down a Chinese "surveillance balloon" off the coast of South Carolina. The balloon, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, was being used by China for the purpose of spying on "strategic sites in the continental United States." Lloyd also emphasised that the decision to shoot …

_____ (2023-02-14). Nord Stream Terror Attack: The Plot Thickens. strategic-culture.org What's left for all of us is to swim in a swamp crammed with derelict patsies, dodgy cover stories and intel debris. | Seymour Hersh's bombshell report on Except, of course, in the parallel bubble of U.S. mainstream media, which has totally ignored it, or in a few select cases, decided to shoot the messenger, dismissing Hersh as a…

_____ (2023-02-14). Sanctioning Syrians Under the Rubble. strategic-culture.org By some estimates, there are many more thousands of bodies still under the rubble as the death toll from last week's catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria soars past 34,000. The quake and tremors that followed resulted in an additional 80,000 injured being treated in hospitals and well over a million left homeless across an impact zone twelve times the size of Belgium.

_____ (2023-02-14). Tanks for Nothing: Is Civilization Really at Stake in Ukraine? strategic-culture.org

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-14). US prosecutor releases evidence suggesting DEA exported cocaine from Colombia. colombiareports.com US Attorney Damian Williams from New York published evidence that confirmed allegations that DEA agents allegedly conspired to traffic cocaine from Colombia in 2017. In a letter to New York…

Alastair Crooke, Strategic Culture Foundation. (2023-02-14). In Consequence To Collapsing US Empire, Russia's Strategic Aims. popularresistance.org Things are getting psychotic. As you listen to EU leaders, all parroting identical 'good news' speaking points, they nonetheless radiate basal disquietude — presumably a reflection of the psychic stress from, on the one hand, repeating 'Ukraine is winning: Russia's defeat is coming', when, on the other, they know the exact opposite to be true: That 'no way' can Europe defeat a large Russian army on the landmass of Eurasia. | Even the colossus of Washington confines the use of American military power to conflicts that Americans could afford to lose — wars lost to weak opponents that no one could gainsa…

Alex Aldridge (2023-02-14). Portland Took Cops Out of Schools in 2020. Now It May Put Them Back. truthout.org While public schools have increasingly taken center stage in the far right's quest to take over school boards and fight the boogeyman of Critical Race Theory, LGBTQ2S+ existence, and "woke" policies and books, they have also been a key site of struggle for prison-industrial complex (PIC) abolition over the presence of police in the form of School Resource Officers (SROs). |

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Since When did Ukrainians Become Entitled to a Giant State? americanthinker.com The history of the transformation of a tiny area occupied by Zaporozhian Cossacks into the largest country in Europe after Russia. How did Ukraine pull off an expansion of this magnitude without a single conquest?

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Since When did Ukrainians Become Entitled to the State they Got? americanthinker.com The history of the transformation of a tiny area occupied by Zaporozhian Cossacks into the largest country in Europe after Russia. How did Ukraine pull off an expansion of this magnitude without a single conquest?

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Balloongate — China's Long Game. americanthinker.com China's use of balloons to overfly U.S. territory is not an accident — it's part of China's Long Game for capturing Taiwan and becoming the world's leading superpower.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Suppose The Four Twits Aren't the Only Twits. americanthinker.com The problem is that people in politics cannot think beyond fighting the enemy and dishing the loot out to their supporters.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). The Perversion of Self Respect. americanthinker.com Should self-respect be automatic or earned?

americanthinker (2023-02-14). A hopeful phenomenon in Kentucky. americanthinker.com It's about time we had some good news: an unexplained something that has absolutely nothing to do with spy balloons or UFOs.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Another major transport disaster, and Pete Buttigieg is AWOL. americanthinker.com What does it take to get Pete Buttigieg fired from his job as transportation secretary?>

americanthinker (2023-02-14). If ChatGPT ain't that great, what is its real purpose? americanthinker.com What if the latest A.I. craze is just a secret woke leftist database?>

americanthinker (2023-02-14). It's finally dawning on the New York Times that gun-free zones don't work. americanthinker.com We need to forget the idea that disarming the innocent will protect them.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Just in time for Valentine's Day: Happy inflationary 2023! americanthinker.com There's only one thing to say when you get a Valentine's Day "gift" like this: Thanks, Brandon!

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Lindsey Graham proposes a 'DREAM Act' amnesty for nearly 2 million illegal aliens. americanthinker.com Graham takes his first convenient opportunity to stab his GOP voters in the back.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Lindsey Graham proposes a 'DREAM Act' amnesty for nearly 2 million illegal aliens. americanthinker.com Graham takes his first convenient opportunity to stab his GOP voters in the back.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Lopez-Obrador celebrates the Cuban leader. americanthinker.com Lopez-Obrador sucks up to Cuba. But why?>

americanthinker (2023-02-14). López-Obrador celebrates the Cuban leader. americanthinker.com López-Obrador sucks up to Cuba. But why?>

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Neutralizing the leftist ChatGPT. americanthinker.com The conversationalist chatbot ChatGPT generates artificial intelligence in a degenerate fashion.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). No more suspending students allowed in California? americanthinker.com The state is already halfway there, with a new proposed bill attempting to finish up the job.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Now the WaPo 'factchecker' is rationalizing the letter from 51 lying intelligence officials. americanthinker.com "Carefully worded to say much less than is often claimed" means that they deliberately created a mistaken impression.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Term limits won't fix the problem in Washington, but these solutions might. americanthinker.com If you want good candidates and good representatives, you need something better than term limits.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). The IRS lets pirates function as nonprofits. americanthinker.com It's becoming apparent that the IRS classifies institutions not by how they function but according to their politics.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). There's new information about who's really in charge of Joe Biden. americanthinker.com Moreover, this power broker wants to see Joe Biden in the White House for a second term.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). What the 1619 Project overlooks about slavery and the Constitution. americanthinker.com There is an important oversight in the scholarship of the 1619 Project.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Why did the FBI target traditional Catholics? americanthinker.com There is much more to the story than told by traditional media.

Amy Goodman (2023-02-14). US-China Tensions Escalate Amid Mutual Accusations of Surveillance. truthout.org We look at the state of U.S.-China relations after the U.S. shot down a suspected high-altitude Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina last week. In recent days the U.S. has also shot down three additional objects flying at lower altitudes in northern Alaska, over Lake Huron and over the Yukon Territory in Canada. Meanwhile, China has accused the United States of flying… |

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-14). The Heat: Strikes and Protests in Europe. america.cgtn.com Hundreds of thousands take to the streets in Europe, protesting the rising cost of living, wage cuts and proposed changes to pension plans. What is the likely political impact? In the U.K., outraged workers stage mass walkouts. British newspapers call it a "Winter of Discontent." …

Andi Olluri (2023-02-14). Militarism and Diplomacy in the South China Sea: The Propaganda Machine Is Mobilized. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-14). Debunking the #Lulaliberals' Lies for Covering Up His Condemnation of Russia. orinocotribune.com

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-14). La condena de Lula a Rusia en su declaración conjunta con Biden lo descalifica como mediador. globalizacion.ca El truco publicitario egoísta de Lula al presentarse falsamente como un mediador neutral en el conflicto ucraniano debe reconocerse por lo que es, que es un medio para aumentar su influencia en paralelo con la mejora de los lazos con…

Ann Brown (2023-02-14). Multiple UFOs Shot Down Over Michigan And Canada, China Flags One Flying Over Port. moguldom.com There seem to be some strange goings on in the skies. After a series of suspected Chinese spy balloons being shot down recently, several countries have now said they have shot down several unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The first UFO was shot down on Feb. 10 as it was positioned about 40,000 feet above Alaska. …

Ann Brown (2023-02-14). George Washington University Law Professor: Focusing On Descendants Of Slaves Vs Broad Race Reparations Has Better Chance In Courts. moguldom.com The reparations movement remains torn on how reparations should be distributed if the federal government ever moves forward on repair for Black Americans. One camp argues reparations should be race-based, meaning all Black people in America would be eligible. The other camp argues reparations should go to the descendants of Black American slaves. The latter …

Ann Brown (2023-02-14). After Winning Super Bowl, Many Call For Super Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy To Get Coaching Shot. moguldom.com Many thought the Philadelphia Eagles would pull out the Super Bowl win on Feb. 12. But the Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy had some tricks up his sleeves that helped the Chiefs go home with the win. Some are now wondering if Bieniemy, who has been with the Chiefs since 2018, will finally …

Ann Garrison (2023-02-14). How the US crushed the struggle for a Somali nation. thegrayzone.com As Somalia struggled to hold its first real national elections since the country collapsed in 1991, the US and its allies pushed separatism and undermined democracy so as to plunder the country's rich resources. An armed conflict is underway between secessionists and unionists in the city of Lasanod, where Somaliland state separatist forces have fired on civilians, reportedly killing more than 82 people. Somali unionists have now taken up arms to defend themselves, and issued a declaration declaring that Lasanod …

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Battle For Bakhmut: Ukrainian Garrison In Paraskovievka Is Doomed. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 13, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Russian forces took control of the village of Krasnaya Gora located on the north-western outskirts of Bakhmut. Head of the Wagner PMC Evgeny Prigozhin, whose fighters are operating in the region, declared their control of Krasnaya Gora on February 12. | Prigozhin stressed that the battles for the village were conducted exclusively by fighters of the private military company. He claimed that there are only Wagner fighter…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). In Video: Russian Hackers Revealed Another Ukrainian Fake. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Kiev regime does not stop making fake news aimed at convincing its own population and the world community of the allegedly deplorable state of the Russian Army. This is not a difficult task, since many Ukrainians speak Russian and can play the role of fake Russian soldiers. | However, Ukrainian actors are not so professional and cannot play the role on the first take. Recently, Russian hackers leaked a video of an unsuccessful attempt by Ukrainians to play angry Russian soldiers. | The…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Jihadists are recruited by Washington as Russia prepares for new offensive. southfront.org Illustrative ImageNATO warns that Ukraine is running out of ammunition. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | The US is actively recruiting Islamists for terrorist attacks against Russia according to the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR). Undoubtedly, this is another demonstration of Washington's consistent and persistent strategy of pressuring and provoking Russia."According to credible reports, special attention is being paid to attracting pe…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ivanivske; | Russian forces cut the Bakhmut-Slavyansk road; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 armored vehicles and 2 vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD. | MORE ON T…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Military Situation In Donbass On February 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Novobakhmutivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugle…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Military Situation In Syria On February 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org click to see full-size image | On February 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 2 cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Latakia region in the past 24 hours; | More than 5,800 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 31,900 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | An SAA serviceman was killed by IED explosion in Tadmur desert. | MORE ON TH…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Military Situation In Yemen On February 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). NATO Countries Militarily Weakened Due To Their Aid To Kiev. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe alliance would be about to request that its members increase their ammunition stocks, since shipments to Kiev would be leaving them in a critical reserve situation. | Written by Apparently, the western military alliance is already preparing for the hypothesis of an open and direct conflict against Russia. According to reports recen…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-14). Overburdened Washington Might Bet On Sweden And Finland NATO Membership To Pivot To The Pacific. southfront.org

Anonymous765 (2023-02-14). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — February 14, 2023. southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-14). Major Offensive In Ukrainian Cyber War. southfront.org |

Anthony Murdoch (2023-02-14). Alberta Becomes Second Canadian Province to Reject National Healthcare Digital ID. globalresearch.ca

Aram Aharonian (2023-02-14). Puro globo (ufólogos abstenerse). globalizacion.ca El exanalista de la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional Edward Snowden tuiteó que la aparición de los globos busca distraer la atención de la investigación de los actos de sabotaje en los gasoductos Nord Stream, que hace poco el periodista Seymour…

Bappa Sinha (2023-02-14). The chatbot that is dangerously good. peoplesdispatch.org ChatGPT has generated a great deal of excitement as well as fears of redundancy of certain professions. However, it is vital to look at who is funding and developing this technology, who it will benefit, and who will get left out…

Barbara Fritz, Consortium News. (2023-02-14). Reasons For An Argentina-Brazil Currency Union. popularresistance.org Even before German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met newly re-elected President Lula da Silva in Brasília last week, the latter had visited neighbouring Argentina, where he floated the idea of creating a common currency union for the two countries. | The international response? Shaking heads. "It's a terrible idea," tweeted Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate in economics. In the German weekly Die Zeit, Thomas Fischermann wrote about a "dream money of the South." So, was the announcement of a common currency for southern Latin America just talk? | A monetary union of all of Latin America would cover 5 percent of global gross d…

Barbara Nimri Aziz (2023-02-14). Syria Held Hostage by U.S.A. and Its Allies. globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy Report. (2023-02-14). Mexico's AMLO Announces Campaign Against US Blockade Of Cuba. popularresistance.org Mexico's progressive President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that his country will lead an international movement to end the US government's illegal blockade against Cuba. | The Mexican president, known popularly by his initials AMLO, condemned the six-decade US blockade of Cuba as "inhumane". He said the global campaign to overturn it must be more "active", complaining that, while the vast majority of countries on Earth vote against the US embargo every year at the United Nations General Assembly, nothing ever changes.

Ben Rosenfeld, CounterPunch. (2023-02-14). Police Accountability Is A 'Non-Starter' Without Discarding The Qualified Immunity Doctrine. popularresistance.org Some reps in Congress assert that dismantling qualified immunity ("QI")—a police officer's so-called good faith defense to a civil rights lawsuit—is a "non-starter" in negotiations to pass the George Floyd Civil Rights Act. In reality, meaningful police accountability is a non-starter without discarding QI. | QI is a regressive framework which has turned federal civil rights lawsuits into sheer games of chance with bad odds. Under QI, the Supreme Court instructs judges to apply a two-pronged analysis, in a specific order: first to examine whether the right sought to be vindicated was clearly-establish…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-14). Ballooning Rhetoric: Aliens, Escalation and Airborne Surveillance. dissidentvoice.org Things are getting rather bizarre at the US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Its increasingly prominent commanding chief, one General Glen VanHerck, has abandoned any initial sense of frankness in discussing the destruction of an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon on February 4. Since that disproportionately violent event, more public relations …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-14). ChatGPT: Boon for the Lazy Learner. dissidentvoice.org Inside the beating heart of many students and a large number of learners lies an inner cheat. To get passing grades, every effort will be made to do the least to achieve the most. Efforts to subvert the central class examination are the stuff of legend: discreetly written notes on hands, palms and other body …

Brave, Free Santa Cruz (2023-02-14). Tuesday 2/14: Vandana Shiva & Russell Brand – Video. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-14). Federal Judge Approves Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site and Thacker Pass. indybay.org

Brian Mier (2023-02-14). US Lawfare as a Weapon of War. The Destabilization of Latin America. globalresearch.ca

Brittani Banks (2023-02-14). There's No Such Thing as 'Humane Slaughter' of Livestock—Federal Records Prove It. independentmediainstitute.org Most meat-eaters want to believe that the animals they eat don't suffer, but time and again, federal records have shown that they do. It's not unreasonable to assume otherwise; after all, most U.S. meat production is subject to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, which requires that animals be stunned (rapidly rendered insensible to pain) …

Chris Walker (2023-02-14). Haley Is Running for President — Polls Show It's Near Impossible for Her to Win. truthout.org Nikki Haley, a former Republican governor of South Carolina who served as United Nations ambassador during the Trump administration, announced on Tuesday that she is running to become the GOP nominee for president of the United States in 2024. Haley is the second Republican to announce a 2024 presidential run. Her former boss, former President Donald Trump, has also announced that he's running for… |

Chris Walker (2023-02-14). Mike Pence Plans to Oppose DOJ Subpoena in Trump Investigation. truthout.org Former Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly planning to oppose a grand jury subpoena from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that is seeking his testimony and any documents he has relating to former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The DOJ's investigation into Trump, led by special counsel Jack Smith, is examining Trump's actions on January 6, 2021… |

Climate Nexus (2023-02-14). Enbridge paid millions to Minnesota police and government agencies to quell Line 3 pipeline protesters. nationofchange.org "Law enforcement is supposed to protect and serve the people. They work for Enbridge."

CrimethInc. Staff (2023-02-14). Remembering Tenacious Anarchist Organizer Jen Angel. truthout.org We mourn the passing of Jen Angel, a tenacious anarchist organizer whose efforts spanned the better part of four decades. Below, we'll review some of Jen's many contributions over the years and share some memories from those who love her. You can donate to a memorial fund for Jen here. You can read a selection of her writing over the years here. We were fortunate to know Jen. |

Cristina Escobar (2023-02-14). Let's All Go Back to Ignoring George Lopez's Podcast (OPINION). latinorebels.com During a recent episode of his podcast, Chicano icon George Lopez insulted up-and-coming comedian Ralph Barbosa by saying "nobody knows who he is." Now that Lopez has apologized to Barbosa privately, can we go back to seeing him as the lovable TV dad who helps fellow Latinos?

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-14). Used-Car Prices Are Jumping Again: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Prices for used cars, which are increasingly seen as an inflation barometer for investors, rose again in January after falling in December, potentially subduing hopes that the Federal Reserve is winning its fight against inflation. January saw the largest increase in wholesale auto values since late 2021, according to new data from Cox Automotive. Cox's Manheim …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-14). Lawsuit Filed Against Celebrity NFT Hype Machine: Was Bored Ape A Racist Theme? moguldom.com A class action lawsuit, filed in December, alleges that Paris Hilton, talk show host Jimmy Fallon, and other celebrities conspired to artificially inflate the price of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, hyping the non-fungible tokens to unbelievable prices that generated enormous media interest. Yuga Labs — the parent company of Bored Ape, the celebrities and …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). Russia Says NATO Should Hold Emergency Summit Over Nord Stream Sabotage. news.antiwar.com Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said over the weekend that NATO countries should hold an emergency summit over the sabotage of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines after a report from journalist Seymour Hersh said US Navy divers planted explosives on the pipelines. "There have been plenty of facts: pipeline explosions, motives and indirect evidence obtained …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). Ukrainian Troops Training on Leopard Tanks in Poland. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian troops are training on German-made Leopard tanks in Poland and put on a demonstration Monday for Polish President Andrzej Duda that was attended by reporters. The training for Leopard tanks typically takes a few months, but the program in Poland is being expedited and is expected to be completed in one month. Currently, 105 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). US Military Says It Started Shooting Down UFOs After Adjusting Radars. news.antiwar.com Explaining why the US military just shot down three unidentified flying objects, the commander of US Northern Command said it was due to a radar adjustment that was made after a Chinese balloon was spotted over the US. Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, who heads NORTHCOM and NORAD, told reporters Sunday that the adjustments that …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). Report: US Tells Ukraine It Doesn't Have Enough Long-Range Missiles to Send. news.antiwar.com While the US has been steadily escalating its military support for Ukraine, the Biden administration has held off sending the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), munitions that have a range of up to 190 miles and can be fired from the HIMARS rocket systems. One reason for not sending the ATACMs is that they could …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). Stoltenberg Hints Finland, Sweden Could Join NATO Separately. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg hinted on Tuesday that Sweden and Finland could join the alliance separately even though the Nordic countries have said they would only become members together. "So the main question is not whether Finland and Sweden are ratified together. The main question is that they are both ratified as full members as …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). White House: Three Objects the US Shot Down Could Have Been 'Totally Benign'. news.antiwar.com After days of hype, the White House acknowledged on Tuesday that the three unidentified objects shot down by the US military could have been "totally benign" balloons. "One thing we have to consider, and we believe the intelligence community is considering as an explanation, is that these could be balloons tied to commercial or research …

David Hill (2023-02-14). Railroad hunger for profits blasts Ohio community with massive dose of poisons. peoplesworld.org EAST PALESTINE, Ohio—A catastrophic derailment of 50 train cars on Feb. 3 has led to a mounting humanitarian and ecological disaster that continued to develop in the days since the crash. The immediate result of the wreck was an enormous fireball looming over the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania, necessitating the evacuation of at least …

David Sirota (2023-02-14). LEVER LIVE: Q&A About The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment. levernews.com

Douglas Macgregor (2023-02-14). Video: Putin's "Minimization of Destruction in Ukraine". Douglas Macgregor. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-14). Open AI's ChatGPT: Boon for the Lazy Student Learner. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-14). Five Canadian Teenagers Ages 17-19 Died Suddenly in Their Sleep in the Past Month… globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-14). South Korea Invests $261 Million Into New mRNA Factory Located in a "Smart City", Will Produce New mRNA Vaccines Within 100 Days in Partnership with Gates Foundation. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2023-02-14). US Escalating Its WWIII Brinkmanship by Directing Kiev Regime's HIMARS Strikes. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). New wind and solar power capacity hits record. ecns.cn China's newly installed combined wind and solar power capacity reached a record 125 million kilowatts last year, bringing the tally of total installed capacity to over 1.2 billion kW.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Beijing to support companies to develop ChatGPT-like models. ecns.cn Beijing, home to more than 1,000 artificial intelligence companies, will support leading enterprises to develop ChatGPT-like models, as part of the municipality's broader efforts to be a pioneering AI hub.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Pinduoduo's Temu to expand in North America. ecns.cn Chinese online discounter Pinduoduo Inc is accelerating steps to expand its footprint in North America through its cross-border e-commerce platform Temu.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's Inner Mongolia expands wind power generation. ecns.cn Wind power generation by large-scale enterprises in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region reached 101.99 billion kWh in 2022, up 8.8 year-on-year, according to the regional bureau of statistics.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's charging infrastructure sees impressive growth. ecns.cn China's charging infrastructure saw a near 100 percent year-on-year growth in 2022, bringing the total number to 5.2 million units, according to the National Energy Administration on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Per capita disposable income of farmers who get rid of poverty reaches $2,217 in 2022. ecns.cn In 2022, the per capita disposable income of farmers in areas that have eliminated poverty in China reached 15,111 yuan (about 2217 U.S. dollars), up 7.5 percent over the previous year, 1.2 percentage points higher than the growth rate of the per capita disposable income of farmers nationwide, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China-aided earthquake relief supplies to arrive in Syria on Wednesday. ecns.cn A chartered plane carrying China's humanitarian supplies for earthquake-hit Syria departed from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on Tuesday morning, and is expected to arrive in Damascus on Wednesday local time, according to China International Development Cooperation Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 1 injured in Havana hotel blast. ecns.cn One person was injured in an explosion Monday at a hotel in Havana, local media reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Domestic jet stirs aviation excitement in Guyuan. ecns.cn China Eastern is expected to put the C919 into commercial operation in the spring. By the end of last year, 32 buyers had placed 1,035 orders for the aircraft.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Mortgage prepayment trend may ease. ecns.cn The trend of homebuyers prepaying their mortgages is likely to gradually subside, as they seek higher returns elsewhere, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Free HPV shots drive fight against cervical cancer. ecns.cn Chongqing will offer free vaccinations against human papillomavirus to 180,000 female second-year junior high school students this year, as more Chinese cities join efforts to combat cervical cancer.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Afghan forces raid IS hideout in Kabul, killing several insurgents: official. ecns.cn Afghan forces raided a hideout of the IS in Police District 8 of Afghanistan capital Kabul, killing several insurgents, chief spokesman of the Taliban-run caretaker administration Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Chinese plane carrying humanitarian supplies leaves for quake-hit Syria. ecns.cn A Chinese charter plane carrying humanitarian supplies left for quake-hit Syria early Tuesday morning, according to the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA).

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 3 dead, 5 injured in Michigan State University shooting. ecns.cn Three people were killed and at least five were injured in an on-campus shooting at Michigan State University Monday night, the university police has confirmed.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Ohio alarmed by toxic chemicals. ecns.cn The fiery derailment of a train in Ohio is generating health concerns with reports of more toxic chemicals involved than previously thought.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). U.S. warns Americans not to go to Russia. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department has warned Americans not to travel to Russia due to the "unpredictable consequences" of the military conflict in Ukraine, and those who are there should leave right away.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). UN envoy backs the rights of the child. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Monday emphasized the rights of the child and called for the international community to shield children from harm.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Chinese civilian groups step forward to aid quake rescue work. ecns.cn When he saw the news that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake had hit Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, Wang Kaibo was involved in a charity activity sending oxygenators and health packs to elderly people living alone, as part of COVID-19 prevention work.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). More humanitarian aid from China's Red Cross arrives in quake-hit Syria. ecns.cn The second shipment of humanitarian aid provided by the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) for the earthquake-stricken areas in Syria arrived at the capital Damascus on Monday local time.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 1 killed after 18-wheeler hits train in U.S. state of Texas. ecns.cn An 18-wheeler slammed into a train on Monday, killing the truck driver and causing derailment near Splendora, south-central U.S. state of Texas, authorities said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Ancient city run as fiefdom found in China's Shaanxi. ecns.cn An ancient site in northwest China's Shaanxi Province has been identified as the major city run as a fiefdom that dates back to the late Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC) and the early Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), according to the provincial institute of archaeology.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Ecological restoration greens barren mountains in east China. ecns.cn There is a splendid mountain located along the Yangtze River in east China's Jiangsu Province named Changshan. A vast river on the one side and lush greenery on the other form a beautiful scene. However, it's hard to imagine that the scenery was once characterized by disorderly barren mountains and serious environmental damage.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). ITTF announces updates to World Ranking Regulations. ecns.cn The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) executive board has approved changes to the ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking Regulations, with the Chinese national team still topping four categories, according to the sports body.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Rare fossil of freshwater aquatic reptile Hyphalosaurus discovered in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Scientists from China and abroad announced on Tuesday the discovery of a very rare fossil of a freshwater aquatic reptile. The fossil was found in the stratum of the Early Cretaceous period in Northeast China's Liaoning Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Selenium-enriched foods could be used against Alzheimer's disease: study. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have recently put forward evidence for improving Alzheimer's disease (AD) with selenium-enriched foods and ingredients, according to the Institute of Microbiology under Guangdong Academy of Sciences.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China discovers new rare-earth mineral, named after a senior Chinese mineralogist. ecns.cn China recently discovered a new rare-earth mineral in South China's Guangdong Province, which was named after a senior Chinese mineralogist Chen Yuchuan, further supporting rare-earth resources exploration in the region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Art show illuminates Hong Kong's night sky. ecns.cn "Northern Lights", an outdoor art installation by Swiss artist Dan Acher, lights up the night sky in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Feb. 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Salt pans on 'roof of the world'. ecns.cn An ancient technique of salt production dating back to 1,000 years ago is well-preserved in Tibet and local people follow a traditional salt harvesting method by collecting brines from salt mines and ponds and evaporating them in the sun until crystallization.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 3D printed cave of Yungang Grottoes exhibited in Shandong. ecns.cn Cave No. 3 in Yungang Grotoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 17.9 meters long and 13.6 meters wide. The replica of the main Buddha of Cave No.3 is 10 meters high.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Satellite images of Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A composite satellite image shows a cluster of AFAD temporary shelter tents in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye, Feb. 13, 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Giant panda Yong Ming, twin daughters to return to China. ecns.cn Giant panda Eimei, or Yong Ming in Chinese, which has lived in the Adventure World in Shirahama town, Wakayama prefecture, Japan, since 1994, will be sent back to China together with two of its daughters, Ouhin and Touhin (Ying Bang and Tao Bang in Chinese respectively) on Feb. 22, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). In numbers: Tibet to complete the building of 4,000 km of railway lines by 2025. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). In numbers: Tibet sees foreign trade up 14.6 pct in 2022. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Endangered toad found at 800-meter-deep cave. ecns.cn An endangered red-spotted toothed toad (Oreolalax rhodostigmatus) is found during a scientific research at a 800-meter-deep cave of Wulong Karst National Geology Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Chongqing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Rime turns Laojie Ridge into white wonderland. ecns.cn Gorgeous rime turns Laojie Ridge into white wonderland in central China's Henan Province, Feb. 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Colorful pineapple plantation base in Guangdong. ecns.cn Dubbed the sea of pineapples, a homophone for "the Baltic Sea" in Chinese, Xuwen is the largest pineapple producing area in China, with a total planting area of 23,333 hectares and annual harvest of more than 700,000 tons.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's second batch of humanitarian aid arrives in Syria. ecns.cn A second batch of relief aid from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) arrived in Syria by plane on Monday to provide emergency supplies for people affected by the earthquakes in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Panda plays with snowman and eats its fruit nose in NW China. ecns.cn A panda was spotted playing with a snowman, eating its bamboo arms and fruit sense organs on Monday morning at Xining Panda House in northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Plum trees in full blossom across China. ecns.cn Plum trees have already started to blossom across China. In Chinese culture, the five petals of the plum blossoms symbolize happiness, good luck, longevity, and peace. The plant blooms in cold late winter and early spring. Therefore, it also stands for courage and hope.

Editor (2023-02-14). Capitalism in Black and Blue. mronline.org Policing is inextricably linked to racism and to capitalism.

Editor (2023-02-14). ChatGPT: The promise, hype & concerns. mronline.org CHATGPT—THE AI-POWERED CHATBOT—HAS TAKEN THE TECH WORLD BY STORM. LAUNCHED AS A PROTOTYPE AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC TESTING TWO MONTHS AGO, ON NOVEMBER 30, 2022, IT HAS GENERATED QUITE A BUZZ. IT GATHERED ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IN LESS THAN A WEEK. PEOPLE WORLDWIDE HAVE BEEN AMAZED AND AMUSED AT ITS ALMOST HUMAN RESPONSES ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS.

Editor (2023-02-14). How Precision Scheduled railroading at Norfolk Southern caused a toxic Vinyl Chloride mushroom cloud over East Palestine, Ohio. mronline.org In this post, I will not cover what has been well-covered elsewhere: The derailment itself (50 cars, 20 of which carried toxic materials, 14 of those vinyl chloride), the subsquent fire, which burned for three days, the ultimate "controlled release" of the poisonous gas, the toxicity of vinyl chloride, the effects of the poison on locals, their pets, and their streams, or the arrest of the reporter who asked questions at Governor DeWine's presser.

Editor (2023-02-14). U.S. 'balloons' flew 10 times over China since last year: FM spox. mronline.org Wang assures that his country's response to US aerial objects intercepting Chinese airspace has been both professional and responsible.

Editor (2023-02-14). Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau Cuts City's Ties With Israel Over 'Crime of Apartheid'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-14). Big Oil's Trade Group Allies Outspent Clean Energy Groups by a Whopping 27x, With Billions in Ads and Lobbying To Keep Fossil Fuels Flowing. scheerpost.com By Christian Downie, Australian National University and Robert Brulle, Brown University / The Conversation You've probably seen ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They're meant to be inspiring and hopeful, with scenes of a green, clean future. But shiny ads are not all these companies do to protect their commercial interests in the …

Editor (2023-02-14). Patrick Lawrence: Objectivity and Its Discontents. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Look, it is one thing for reporters and line editors to abandon the fundamental principle of objectivity as they hurl their hatchets at those who provoke their prejudices—Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, this, that or the other governor or senator, this, that, or the other dissident. It is greatly, …

Edward Hasbrouck (2023-02-14). In memory and in honor of draft resister David Harris. peoplesworld.org "The most obvious assumption of military conscription is that the lives of young people in this country belong not to those young people; the lives of those young people instead are possessions of the state, to be used by the state when and where the state chooses to use them. The decisions made by those …

Eric Zuesse (2023-02-14). India's Leader Narendra Modi Restores India to The Empire. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-02-14). Against Trotskyism: Revolution in two stages. fightbacknews.org The disagreement between Trotsky's "absurdly Left" (according to Lenin) theory of "Permanent Revolution" and the Leninist theory of revolution in two stages boils down to the question of how to deal with the question of the peasantry. | Trotsky argued for a socialist revolution that would be antagonistic to the tsar, the imperialist bourgeoisie and the broad mass of the peasantry, and that therefore depended on support from socialist revolutions in Western Europe, without which it would be crushed by counter-revolution. | Lenin, on the other hand, advocated a revolution in two stages. The first stage would be a…

Fight Back (2023-02-14). March condemns Louisiana Attorney General and book bans. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On Sunday morning, February 12, about 30 protesters gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel to rally against LGBTQ book bans. They then marched down Canal Street to the Main Library. Sunday was a parade day during Mardi Gras, when protests are usually rare because of the traffic and attention of the city's carnival season. | It was the first day of the Republican Attorneys General Association conference at the five-star venue, which Louisiana AG Jeff Landry attended. The previous Tuesday, Landry released a report fear-mongering about libraries distributing "pornography." He singled out nine specific LG…

Frank Cappello (2023-02-14). Children of Men (w/ Chris Myers). levernews.com

Free West Media (2023-02-14). NYT to Challenge Von der Leyen on Missing Pfizer Texts. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-02-14). Selected Articles: Ukraine: The Performance and the Reality. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca By The San Remo Festival will be remembered as the "Festival of the two Presidents": the President of the Italian Republic Mattarella at the opening and …

Graham Peebles (2023-02-14). Mental health illness: a global tragedy by design. nationofchange.org The world we are living in, with its constant noise, demands and pressures; the destructive ideologies, divisions and unjust systems, works against such inner quiet and mental well-being.

Hector Luis Alamo (2023-02-14). 1st Openly LGBT Judge Confirmed to Federal Court in Puerto Rico. latinorebels.com On Tuesday the U.S. Senate officially confirmed Judge Gina Méndez-Miró to U.S. District Court for Puerto Rico, making her the first openly LGBT judge in the court's history.‚Å£…

Hélène Marra (2023-02-14). El maravilloso mundo de los GAFAM. globalizacion.ca Despidos, nuevos modelos económicos, guerra tecnológica: øcómo interpretar la actual crisis de los GAFAM (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft)? Tras el crecimiento exponencial de su actividad durante el periodo de la pandemia del Covid-19, los gigantes de la economía digital…

Igor Chudov (2023-02-14). U.K. : Covid Vaccines Increased Risk of Hospitalization, 6-9 Months Following Jab. Surge in Hospitalization Rates per 100,000. globalresearch.ca

Igor Chudov (2023-02-14). United Kingdom: Covid Vaccines Increase Risk of Hospitalization, Surge in Hospitalization Rates per 100,000. globalresearch.ca

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-14). Thursday 2/16: Free CWA NABET Journalist & Political Prisoner Mumia: An Injury To One Is An Injury To All. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 NorthPoint St | San Francisco, CA | March to Harry Bridges Plaza next to Ferry Building…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Professor Ed Tate appointed to the GSK Chair in Chemical Biology. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Microbes that co-operate contribute more carbon emissions. imperial.ac.uk Communities of microbes that work together release more carbon dioxide than competitive communities, contributing more to climate change.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Imperial to advise UN Economic and Social Council on reducing world inequalities. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has been awarded consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Chemical engineer wins European grant for next generation battery research. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Faculty of Natural Sciences explores transforming science into innovation. imperial.ac.uk Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian delivers this year's lecture: "We could see a way to sequence the scale of a human genome in a matter of days."

infobrics (2023-02-14). Russian Companies Target the Chinese Market. infobrics.org Currently, Moscow prioritizes the strengthening of relations with Beijing, which is reflected not only in political relations but also in the economy, especially in energy cooperation…

infobrics (2023-02-14). Milestone for Russia's Zarubino Port as Ship with 10,000 Tons of Corn Leaves for China. infobrics.org The first ship loaded with 10,000 tons of Russian corn left Russia's Zarubino Port and will arrive in the Port of Qingdao in East China's Shandong Province within days, the Global Times learned…

infobrics (2023-02-14). Lula Wants to Replace Economist with Dilma in the BRICS Bank. infobrics.org President Lula seeks to replace economist Marcos Troyjo with former president Dilma Rousseff in charge of Banco do Brics. The change should take effect before Lula's trip to China, scheduled for March…

infobrics (2023-02-14). Stoltenberg admits Kiev regime is losing. infobrics.org "The war in Ukraine is consuming an enormous amount of munitions and depleting allied stockpiles. The current rate of Ukraine's ammunition expenditure is many times higher than our current rate of production. This puts our defense industries under strain," Stoltenberg said.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-14). Burkina Faso: How to Escape from Terror. libya360.wordpress.com Guadi Calvo Burkina Faso calls for a "federation" with Mali "What our predecessors could not achieve, we have no excuse not to do. Our predecessors tried to regroup, like the Federation of Mali, which unfortunately did not last. But they showed the way. Even before I became Prime Minister, I had written articles and made…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-14). Communist Party of Swaziland Continues Campaign to Boycott 'Farcical' Elections Despite Arrests and Torture. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni Bongi Mamba (Right) and Mvuselelo Mkhabela (Center) after being released. Photo: Communist Party of Swaziland) In Swaziland, only individuals approved by the local chiefs of King Mswati III can contest elections, and the parliament cannot hold the monarchy accountable. Pro-democracy activists have been calling for a boycott of the elections which are scheduled…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-14). Ghana: Waiting for the Mujahideen. libya360.wordpress.com Guadi Calvo Ghana's President Akufo-Addo welcoming and Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner While Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo is looking forward to the likely $3 billion loan to be granted by the IMF and expected in mid-March as part of the debt swap restructuring, he should address the domestic debt situation, which has increased after 2022…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-14). Lavrov, Zelensky: Two Official Tours, Multipolarity vs. Unipolarity. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara L. In addition to the earthquake of devastating dimensions that shook Turkey and Syria this February 8, at the geopolitical level two official trips monopolized the media attention during the week of February 8-12; on the one hand, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made his second visit to Africa and the current President of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-14). United States is Planning to Interfere in 2023 Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Valeriy Krylko In October 2023, Ukraine will hold elections for the Verkhovna Rada, the unicameral parliament of Ukraine. In the previous elections Vladimir Zelensky's party "Servant of the People" received 43.16% of the vote. Since then the popularity of the party and Zelensky himself has been gradually declining, but in 2022 it rose again. However,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-14). What Africa Expects from Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Nourhan ElSheikh Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop, Bamako, February 7, 2023 The Russian-African partnership is the core for a new multipolar world order that would be more fair and just for all. Africa expects a lot from Russia. Historical cooperation between the two and…

Irwin Jerome (2023-02-14). Biden's Role in Ukraine War Under Scrutiny After Nord Stream Sabotage Claim. globalresearch.ca

Isaac Nellist (2023-02-14). Rideshare drivers say action needed for driver safety. greenleft.org.au The Rideshare Drivers Network called for action on safety after Uber driver Scott Cabrie was allegedly killed by a passenger in Queensland. Isaac Nellist reports.

It's Going Down (2023-02-14). This Is America #181: Interview with Vishal Singh on Growing Gender Fascist Attacks; Roundup of Resistance to Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This Is America, February 13th, 2023. On today's episode, first we speak with antifascist journalist Vishal Singh, about being kicked off of Twitter, covering the far-Right in Southern California, and how Trump is rushing to double-down on anti-trans hatred. We then switch to our discussion, where we unpack recent attacks by Florida Governor,…

Jacob G. Hornberger (2023-02-14). Ike Was Right About the Deep State. globalresearch.ca

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Plan Calls for Global Collaboration to Address Child Undernutrition. jamanetwork.com Conflict, climate events, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climbing costs of living have contributed to a severe form of undernutrition among an increasing number of children, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Wildfire Exposure Linked to Changes in Cognition and Brain Activity. jamanetwork.com Researchers found that experiencing a wildfire is associated with worse performance on a cognitive test as well as heightened activity in the frontal part of the brain 6 to 12 months after the event. The recent findings are among the first to tie trauma from a climate event to long-term changes in the brain, the authors of the study wrote in PLOS Climate.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Changes in p53 Gene May Influence Cardiovascular Disease Risk. jamanetwork.com Scientists have discovered that genetic changes in blood cells, specifically in the key DNA damage repair gene that encodes p53—a well-known tumor suppression protein—can contribute to atherosclerosis risk, in addition to cancer.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Household Transmission of Influenza A Viruses in 2021-2022. jamanetwork.com This prospective study compares the risk of transmission of influenza virus infection among household contacts of patients with influenza during the 2021-2022 influenza season vs before the COVID-19 pandemic influenza seasons in the US.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). USPSTF Recommendation: Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection. jamanetwork.com This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against routine serologic screening for genital HSV infection in asymptomatic adolescents and adults, including pregnant persons (D recommendation).

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Delivering Bad News Badly. jamanetwork.com In this narrative medicine essay, a resident physician practicing how to deliver bad diagnostic news to patients struck a balance upon learning that authenticity and presence were more important than the exact words he chose.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Patient Information: Screening for Genital Herpes. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force's recent recommendations on screening for genital herpes infection.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Discriminative Accuracy of the CAPTURE Tool for Identifying COPD in US Primary Care Settings. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional study evaluates the operating characteristics of the CAPTURE screening tool by identifying US primary care patients with undiagnosed, clinically significant COPD.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Effect of Low-Concentration Atropine Eyedrops vs Placebo on Myopia Incidence in Children. jamanetwork.com This randomized placebo-controlled trial examines the efficacy of low-concentration atropine eyedrops (0.05% and 0.01% concentration) for delaying the onset of myopia in children vs placebo.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Tracking All Injuries From Firearms in the US—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In our Viewpoint, we argued that focusing nearly exclusively on fatal firearm injuries neglects the magnitude, impact, and variation of nonfatal injuries, which outnumber deaths by at least 2 to 1. It is indeed likely that emergency department encounters underestimate total injuries and may miss some minor injuries that receive either no medical care or medical care in an outpatient setting. Although this undermeasurement likely accounts for a small proportion of firearm injuries, it has yet to be quantified, and we would welcome research in this area.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). SARS-CoV-2 Infections and Presymptomatic Type 1 Diabetes Autoimmunity in Children and Adolescents—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We welcome the opportunity to address the comments expressed by Dr Chang about our recent Research Letter, which found no association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and presymptomatic type 1 diabetes.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Approaches to Prevention of Firearm Violence—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Dr Nathan's thoughtful letter highlights 2 often overlooked elements in suicide prevention: the profound effects of suicide among affected populations, and the critical role of policy in prevention. In the US in 2020, there were nearly 46‚ÄØ000 suicide deaths, or approximately 1 every 11 minutes. In the same year, an estimated 12.2 million adults in the US seriously considered suicide and 1.2 million made an attempt. For each suicide death, approximately 6 close family or friends are affected; those who have experienced such losses have an elevated risk of depression, posttraumatic stre…

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Tracking All Injuries From Firearms in the US. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We submit this Letter in response to the recent Viewpoint about a national surveillance system for firearm violence. Dr Cook is an epidemiologist whose children witnessed the Parkland, Florida, mass shooting; Dr Sills is an emergency physician-scientist who has worked in trauma centers for 25 years.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Presymptomatic Type 1 Diabetes Autoimmunity in Children and Adolescents. jamanetwork.com To the Editor I have several concerns about the recent study that found no significant association of SARS-CoV-2 infection with autoimmunity related to type 1 diabetes in groups of children and adolescents from Colorado and from Bavaria, Germany.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Approaches to Prevention of Firearm Violence. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The recent Viewpoint entitled "Firearms, Suicide, and Approaches for Prevention" focused on lethal means safety, an essential element of evidence-based suicide prevention programs. This approach limits access by either removing firearms from the home or by improving the security of home storage. However, lethal means safety does not cover a large subgroup of suicidal or potentially suicidal people: those who are inclined to use a firearm for suicide but have not yet purchased a weapon.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). USPSTF Review: Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes. jamanetwork.com This systematic review to support the 2023 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement on serologic screening for genital herpes summarizes published evidence on the benefits and harms of screening and interventions for genital herpes in asymptomatic sexually active adolescents, adults, and pregnant persons with no clinical history of genital herpes.

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Vital Statistics in Prognosis. jamanetwork.com It has been well said that prognosis is the map by means of which the physician leads his patient through the barren land of disease. To the patient, a favorable prognosis affords immeasurable courage and fortitude. Still, such figures as 50 per cent. mortality in cerebrospinal meningitis, leave us, in the face of any one case, in a position suspiciously like that of the gamester who knows only that the next turn of the wheel must be red or black; and we must welcome any basis in addition to the clinical picture on which we may prognosticate. Pearl's recent monograph on the biology of death commends itself for th…

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Reducing HSV-2 Morbidity and Mortality. jamanetwork.com Humans are the only natural host and reservoir of herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2), and together HSV is among the most prevalent viral infections in the world. After a primary genital infection with HSV, these viruses establish lifelong latency in the nonreplicating sacral ganglia, protected from both innate immune mechanisms and antiviral medications. Viral reactivation from these latent ganglia causes recurrences at the skin and mucosal surfaces and result in symptoms and the possibility of transmission. Taking advantage of both touch and sexual contact, these viruses evolved to link the…

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Delaying the Onset of Nearsightedness. jamanetwork.com Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects approximately 23% of the world's population, and the prevalence is expected to increase to 50% by 2050. In the US, approximately one-third of the population is myopic, and this is expected to increase to almost 60% by 2050. The estimated annual direct cost of myopia in the US in 2002 was $3.8 billlion, which, after accounting for inflation since then but not increasing prevalence, would be roughly $6.6 billion in 2022, making myopia a substantial financial burden to individuals and society. Increasing degrees of myopia put people at greater risk of sight-threatening complicatio…

jamanetwork (2023-02-14). Incorrect Units of Measure in a Table. jamanetwork.com In the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Remifentanil vs Neuromuscular Blockers During Rapid Sequence Intubation on Successful Intubation Without Major Complications Among Patients at Risk of Aspiration: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the January 3, 2023, issue of JAMA, the units of measure listed for the mean doses of succinylcholine, rocuronium, and propofol in Table 2 were incorrectly given as "mg/kg"; these should have been listed as "mg." This article has been corrected online.

Janine Jackson, Fairness, Accuracy In Reporting. (2023-02-14). Gigi Sohn Has Faced Relentless Smear Campaigns, Some Funded By Telecoms. popularresistance.org Gigi Sohn was nominated by Joe Biden to fill the vacant fifth seat at the Federal Communications Commission in October of 2021, and renominated for a third time last month. Sohn is a veteran legal telecom expert, a fellow at Georgetown Law, co-founder of the group Public Knowledge, and for years an advisor to former FCC chair Tom Wheeler. | Hundreds of groups, officials, companies—left, right and center—have publicly endorsed her. So why has her nomination languished? | Therein lies the tale—a disheartening one of outsized corporate power and the denaturing of government's public interest obliga…

Jefferey Jaxen (2023-02-14). Court Dismisses Case Against Dr. Peter McCullough: 'This is a strong victory for freedom of speech'. globalresearch.ca

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-02-14). Biden to Syrian earthquake victims: DROP DEAD. mronline.org Brutally politicizing humanitarian aid, Biden assists Turkey but refuses to mobilize aid and rescue workers to save thousands in northern Syria because of U.S. vendetta against Bashar al-Assad government.

Jessica Buxbaum (2023-02-14). New Report Charges Major Corporations as Complicit in Israel's Water Apartheid. globalresearch.ca

Jill Clark-Gollub, Popular Resistance. (2023-02-14). Ukraine: It's All About Fossil Fuels. popularresistance.org Seymour Hersh, considered one of the United States' most accomplished investigative journalists, has just published a story giving forensic details about how the U.S. government blew up the Nordstream 1 and 2 pipelines. It is an indictment of the Biden administration at the highest level and confirms growing suspicions that the tens of billions of dollars our government has been sending to prolong the conflict in Ukraine has been about bolstering the American fracked gas industry all along. The American public must condemn this act of terrorism that caused a "reckless release" of methane and other greenhouse gase…

Jim Miles (2023-02-14). "Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts": Feminism Inter/Nationalism and Palestine. globalresearch.ca

Jim Spellman (2023-02-14). Valentine's Day spend hits $26 billion in 2023. america.cgtn.com According to the National Retail Federation, this Valentine's spending will add up to nearly $26 billion, about two billion more than last year. See more.

José Luis Granados Ceja (2023-02-14). Venezuela Voices Solidarity with Syria & Turkey as Earthquake Rescue Missions Continue. venezuelanalysis.com Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed his gratitude for the aid from the Venezuelan people despite also suffering from US sanctions.

Juan Cole (2023-02-14). Ford Announces $3.5 Billion Next-Generation Battery Plant for its Electric Vehicles in Michigan, "to lead the EV Revolution" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Ford Motor Co.'s CEO, Jim Farley, announced on Monday, "Today @Ford is announcing a $3.5B investment to build the first automaker-backed LFP battery plant in the U.S. bringing 2,500 jobs to Michigan. Good for America and our customers! All part of our $50B+ plan to innovate & lead the EV …

Julian Rose (2023-02-14). Engineering a Cult of Chaos to Undermine Rational Thinking. globalresearch.ca

Keep Transit Moving (2023-02-14). Transit Coalition Outlines Key Recommendations for Budget 2023. socialistproject.ca Important asks for the 2023 federal budget include permanent operational funding for transit systems, public intercity highway bus service, and accessibility and safety improvements. | A broad coalition of unions, environmental organizations, and rider advocates released its annual pre-budget submission with five recommendations for the 2023 federal budget. | The Keep Transit Moving Coalition published five central recommendations that would improve public transit for all Canadians: | Establish permanent federal funding for transit operations. | Create low-carbon rural and intercity public transit through the…

Kenny Stancil (2023-02-14). Sanders-Warren Plan Would Expand Social Security by Taxing the Rich. truthout.org As congressional Republicans threaten to cut Social Security and other key federal programs, progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren led a group of lawmakers Monday in unveiling legislation that would increase Social Security benefits by at least $200 per month and prolong the program's solvency for decades by finally requiring wealthy Americans to pay their fair share. |

Kenny Stancil (2023-02-14). Sanders-Warren plan would tax the rich to increase social security by $2,400 a year. nationofchange.org "Right now, a Wall Street CEO who makes $30 million pays the same amount into Social Security as someone who makes $160,000 a year," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "Our bill puts an end to that absurdity."

Kim Petersen (2023-02-14). Russia Is Taking on All of NATO Plus Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

kwjorinoco (2023-02-14). Argentina: A Closer Look at Joe Lewis's Private Army in Patagonia (+Lago Escondido). orinocotribune.com Who makes up the Puchy clan? The once radical mayor of El Bolsón and recruited unemployed youth from the area; the forces led by lawyer José Luis Bianco, who represents Hidden Lake, Joe Lewis's corporation; a police officer; and the pivotal figure of Van Ditmar. | The British corporation Hidden Lake, owned by Englishman Joe Lewis, functions as a truly autonomous state, outside of the law, within Argentinian territory, and even has a private army used to attack, with increasing violence, the demonstrators who have tried to gain access to Lake Escondido every February by crossing the mountains, and by the public ro…

kwjorinoco (2023-02-14). President Petro: Peru's Security Forces Behaving Like Nazis. orinocotribune.com This weekend, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, described the Peruvian police as "Nazis" for killing their own people. | "In Peru, they stomp their own people, like Nazis, breaking the American Convention on Human Rights," said the president of Colombia. | In this sense, President Petro demanded that all governments in America, including the United States, apply the American Convention on Human Rights; since "it should not be applied only to leftist governments. Drop your double standards." | El Presidente de Colombia Gustavo Petro contra el silencio de los medios: "La Policía del Perú marcha como nazis c…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-14). Sy Hersh Speaks and NATO Warns of Escalation in the War in Ukraine? sonar21.com Let me start with the good news and then I will turn to the darker stuff. Sy decided to give an interview to the War Nerd podcast. War Nerd is…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-14). The Biden Administration's Balloon Theater. sonar21.com What the hell is going on? We have lived for years with only rare sightings of UFOs and now they are seemingly everywhere. And no, Stephen Speilberg is not making…

Lee Camp, Mintpress News. (2023-02-14). Ten Ways The US Is Out Of Line With The Entire World. popularresistance.org Out of the nearly 200 countries in the world, there is one country that does not behave like the others, even remotely. There is one country that is outside the norm in almost every regard. It's a rogue nation — and it's about time we called it to account! | The agents of the United States used to refer to any country that wasn't acting in the interests of the empire as a "rogue state." Countries like Iran, Iraq, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Venezuela, Russia, and Nauru were all labelled as such at various times. Nowadays, the U.S. government has a new expression that seems to mean the same thing. U.S. officials say…

Liberation Staff (2023-02-14). PSL Editorial — Balloon frenzy exposes corporate media as arm of the Pentagon. liberationnews.org This frenzy has nothing to do with the privacy and security of people in the United States and everything to do with the long-standing desire of the Pentagon generals to contain, confront and even wage war against China.

Lisa Chiu (2023-02-14). U.S. power grid main target for domestic neo-Nazis. america.cgtn.com The energy sector was the target of 13 of the 16 cases involving neo-Nazis, according to a recent report. While the number of these cases have risen since 2016, the number of cases involving attack planning by jihadist groups has decreased.

Luis Chirino (2023-02-14). Havana Book Fair kicks off in Cuba. america.cgtn.com Over 40 countries participated in the 31st Havana International Book Fair, which took place from February 9th to 19th, featuring a variety of literary offerings, including books for children.

Luvis Hochimín Pareja (2023-02-14). El gobierno uruguayo se hunde ante los escándalos y la corrupción: el presidente flota. globalizacion.ca El gobierno de Luis Lacalle Pou y su coalición derechista- está acabado como proyecto político y de gobierno: las reformas que tiene en el tintero seguramente no contarán con los votos completos de la coalición y, por lo tanto, difícilmente…

Mansa Musa, The Real News Network. (2023-02-14). Dozens Of Texas Prisoners Are Hunger Striking Against Solitary Confinement. popularresistance.org Across the US, some 50,000 incarcerated people are kept under conditions of solitary confinement. Advocates and prisoners have pushed to define the practice as a form of torture, pointing to the devastating psychological and physical effects it has on victims. In Texas, dozens of prisoners are now hunger striking against the use of solitary confinement in the state's prisons, which they say disproportionately targets Latinos. Jorge Antonio Renaud, National Criminal Justice Director of Latino Justice, joins Rattling the Bars to discuss the hunger strike and conditions of solitary confinement in Texas.

Marc Steiner (2023-02-14). Antifascism beyond Antifa: A conversation with Shane Burley and Maximillian Alvarez. therealnews.com

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-02-14). Take Action To Demand Justice For Our Political Prisoners. popularresistance.org This week, Clearing the FOG speaks with two advocates for the freedom of political prisoners Mumia Abu-Jamal and Leonard Peltier. Mumia Abu-Jamal is waiting to hear if Judge Lucretia Clemons will grant a new hearing on his case that includes new evidence of corruption in the legal process that led to his false conviction. On February 16, port workers will strike on the West Coast in support of an international day of action in for Mumia. Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio talks about his case and the carceral state. Leonard Peltier has now served almost 50 years in prison on a murder charge involving FBI agents. Col…

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-14). Democratic National Committee defeats bid to ban dark money. peoplesworld.org PHILADELPHIA—In a little-noticed but very important action, the Democratic National Committee defeated a progressive bid to ban "dark money," especially in party primaries. Former Communications Workers President Larry Cohen and Our Revolution's executive director, Joseph Geevarghese, launched the bid. The group, a successor to insurgent Sen. Bernie Sanders's 2016 Democratic presidential bid, lost to yet …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-14). Lula de Brasil incluye a dirigentes sindicales de la AFL-CIO en su visita a EE.UU. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Cuando el presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se reunió con el presidente demócrata Joe Biden y, por separado, con los líderes sindicales de EE. UU., los felices simpatizantes de EE. UU., incluidos dos que se identificaron como trabajadores automotrices y otros del movimiento por la paz, corearon su apoyo afuera de la …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-14). 'The Memphis 7' stand up to Starbucks with the help of Bernie Sanders. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Sen. Bernie Sanders wants Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to explain why he illegally fired Narbetta Hardin last year—two weeks after Martin Luther King's Birthday. To Hardin, it's very plain: She's one of the "Memphis 7," fired for standing up for her rights and trying to organize the union at her store, with aid from Starbucks …

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center (2023-02-14). Saturday 3/4: Gee's Bend Quilters on Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series. indybay.org Oakland Marriott Hotel | 1001 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94607…

Marwa Osman (2023-02-14). Sanctions Keep Syrians Under Rubble—MES EP.197. thealtworld.com Today, the United States of America is the hub of global savagery, the source of absolute evil, and the real repository of terrorism that usurps peoples. After years of directing armed terrorist groups and seeking funding from Persian Gulf oil farms to destroy Syria, its infrastructure and foundations of the state's entity, strike its service institutions and logistical equipment, provide a complete cover for DAESH and support it to tear the nation's map through religious fascism, the American occupation sits on the Syrian oil wells, relying on its cheap tools to steal it. | It is truly a continuation of organize…

Maya Schenwar (2023-02-14). Beyond Valentines: Five Ways to Write Letters That Can Change the World. truthout.org On Valentine's Day, in classrooms around the country, children are instructed to inscribe affectionate words on pink heart-shaped cards and deliver them to a prescribed group of people they know. Stores are filled with prewritten greeting cards designed for romantic partners. People in the U.S. send about 145 million Valentine's cards annually. February 14 may be the most letter-writing-filled day… |

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-02-14). How Spin and Lies Fuel a Bloody War of Attrition in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org Fresh graves at a cemetery near Bakhmut, December 2022. — Photo credit: Reuters In a recent column, military analyst William Astore wrote, "[Congressman] George Santos is a symptom of a much larger disease: a lack of honor, a lack of shame, in America. Honor, truth, integrity, simply don't seem to matter, or matter much, in …

Michael Berkowitz (2023-02-14). New film dramatization 'Argentina, 1985': Finding justice? peoplesworld.org Writer-director Santiago Mitre's Academy Award-nominated new film Argentina, 1985 is worth the trip through time and location. The film is a dramatization of the chilling trial of the military leaders who took control of that country between 1977 and 1983. The Argentine military staged six separate coups during the 20th century. Most of the coups …

Michael F. Brown (2023-02-14). New York lawmakers want to write Palestinians out of history. electronicintifada.net Ritchie Torres and nine Republican colleagues showcase their anti-Palestinian racism as they lambaste New York state exam.

Michelle Begue (2023-02-14). The long road to peace in Colombia. america.cgtn.com Colombian government peace delegates began a second round of preliminary talks with the country's largest recognized rebel group called the National Liberation Army on Monday. Find out more.

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-14). In 'War on Palestinians,' Israel 'legalises' Colonial Squatter Outposts in Palestine, causing further Irritation in Washington. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitors ) — Israel has "legalised" nine colonial outposts in the occupied West Bank, turning them into official settlements. The decision, which is said to be the first legalisation of such outposts by the Israeli government since 2012, has caused further irritation in Washington. According to Axios, in addition to the legalisation …

Miko Peled (2023-02-14). Israeli Far Right Ramping Up Violence Against Palestinian Prisoners, Human Rights Defenders. mintpressnews.com Israel is engaging in a strategy to "Judaize" East Jerusalem, the Galilee and the Naqab to make the areas more attractive to Jewish residents, with the hope of forcing Palestinians out.

Misión Verdad (2023-02-14). US Army Training ISIS, Al-Qaeda Fighters in Syria to Deploy to Russia: Report. orinocotribune.com US occupation forces in Syria have been training at least 60 militants affiliated with ISIS and Al-Qaeda at Al-Tanf base to carry out attacks inside former Soviet states, according to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). | "According to credible data received by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Russia, the US military is actively recruiting militants from jihadist groups affiliated with [ISIS] and Al-Qaeda to carry out terrorist attacks in Russia and the CIS countries," an SVR The militants are reportedly undergoi…

Mouris Salloum George (2023-02-14). Un terremoto que une a Turquía y Siria. globalizacion.ca Una vez más la naturaleza muestra el poder sobrehumano que puede soltar en cualquier momento y sin previo aviso. El terremoto en Turquía y Siria -con más de 26 mil muertos y decenas de miles de heridos, al cierre de…

Naomi LaChance (2023-02-14). The Corporate Campaign To Greenwash Natural Gas. levernews.com

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-14). Police Terror — Racist Arrow Tip Launched Against All Workers. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Consumer Health: Cancer education at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Saturday, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, which is a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and promote action to create a cancer-free world. This is a good time to learn more about cancer education at Mayo Clinic. Patients with cancer who come to Mayo Clinic benefit from the knowledge of Mayo Clinic's specialists and the integrated approach to treating each patient. Mayo Clinic's approach to medical care means that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). World Cancer Day wish from a Mayo Clinic oncologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer affects people worldwide, regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status. That's why Mayo Clinic joins the Union for International Cancer Control and other global organizations on World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, to close the gap and reduce inequities in cancer care. Many marginalized groups and disadvantaged populations worldwide often have limited access to preventive measures, early detection and treatment, which leads to higher mortality rates. And they are often not represented in research and clinical trials. "My hope…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI myths and facts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my mid-60s, I have been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection for the first time ever. I was surprised to find out that I don't need antibiotics because I don't have any symptoms. There's a lot of conflicting information online about UTIs, like whether every infection needs to be treated and if sex causes an infection. Can you help me distinguish between UTI myth and fact? ANSWER: Urinary tract infections,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). As cancer deaths decline, access to care remains a challenge in some communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., but the number of people dying from cancer continues to decline. In the last three decades, the overall rate of death from cancer has decreased 33%. Data reported recently for 2019 and 2020 shows the trend continues. The decline, according to various reports, is attributed to increased awareness around prevention, screening, early diagnosis and treatment of more common cancers. Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D, deputy director of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Black History Month: Dr. Alyx Porter on shaping the future generation of physicians. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Alyx Porter Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Mayo Clinic's Dr. Alyx Porter,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Postpartum depression is more than baby blues. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more severe. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying irritability and feeling overwhelmed. Prompt treatment is important, and Mayo Clinic experts say it works. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WhmJuesp9ck Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Health disparities in preventive screenings for African Americans. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org BARRON, Wis. — Preventive health screenings are important for everyone, yet these simple and routine things are not readily available to some. Nothing in life is perfect, medicine included. The health care system has not figured out a way to screen for every illness or cancer, but it does offer great screening tools for some. Things like pap smears, mammograms, colon cancer screenings and vaccines save lives every day. "As a family physician, I come…

Nino Brown (2023-02-14). Marshall "Eddie" Conway (1946-2023): A life committed to the people and revolutionary change. liberationnews.org The Party for Socialism and Liberation sends our condolences to the family and loved ones of Marshall 'Eddie' Conway and salute his life of service, self-sacrifice, and struggle for the people.

Noam Chomsky (2023-02-14). Chomsky y Prashad: Cuba no es un Estado patrocinador del terrorismo. peoplesdispatch.org La inclusión de Cuba en la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo de Estados Unidos ha restringido aún más su capacidad para adquirir bienes esenciales para su población.

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Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-14). China Says US Has Sent Over 10 High-Altitude Balloons Illegally Into Chinese Airspace Since Last Year. orinocotribune.com • Beijing accuses Americans of flying their own devices over China without permission, but the Biden administration rejects the claim | • Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says it was 'completely an accident' that China's civilian unmanned airship strayed into US airspace | China says

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-14). GoFundMe Refusing to Fund Syria Relief Effort, Funding White Helmets. orinocotribune.com GoFundMe is refusing to send aid to Syria over sanctions from the US Treasury despite the devastating earthquake that struck the country earlier in the week. | GoFundMe, a proclaimed leading platform for fundraising, has been found to be complicit in the US-waged war on Syria, complying with US sanctions prohibiting aid from making it to the disaster-stricken country. | Several social media users went on Twitter to report on the issue after the fundraising firm suspended the fundraisers for Syria after the earthquake struck the country, with many highlighting the severe repercussions that the sanctions on Syria h…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-14). Russia To Install Iranian-Made Turbines in Hydroelectric Plants: Report. orinocotribune.com Moscow will reportedly replace German-made turbines as western sanctions prevent these from receiving maintenance | Russia will replace German-made turbines in its hydroelectric plants with Iranian-made ones after Berlin-based multinational Siemens pulled its operations out of the country due to western sanctions. | According to a report by state-owned RT News, Moscow has already started to produce the parts designed in Iran to replace Sanctions imposed…

Paul Haeder (2023-02-14). Let the Bandwagon Play On! dissidentvoice.org How do I then deftly move from housing as a human right (my last piece in DV is about housing, a job, my interviews, and getting the boot, i.e., not getting hired for a job I am perfect for — What's It All About, Alfie?), and from the discrimination of this culture on all levels, …

People's Dispatch. (2023-02-14). Hundreds Of Thousands Rally Across Spain Against Attack On Public Health. popularresistance.org Spain – On Sunday, February 12, massive mobilizations took place in several cities across Spain, organized by health workers, trade unions, and left-wing groups. The protesters demanded an improvement in public health services, which are currently suffering from a lack of resources and understaffing. | Protesters at a major mobilization in Madrid, attended by hundreds of thousands of people, condemned the apathy of the regional government led by the conservative People's Party (PP) towards the needs of the public health sector. They also protested bids to privatize health care. The march in Madrid was organized b…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). Anti-fascists protest annual neo-Nazi gathering in Budapest. peoplesdispatch.org

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). Calls to withdraw sanctions on earthquake-hit Syria grow louder. peoplesdispatch.org Despite the US announcing temporary exemption from its sanctions on Syria, no Western country except Italy has come forward to provide any kind of assistance to Syria's earthquake relief efforts…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). Colombian government and ELN begin second round of peace talks in Mexico. peoplesdispatch.org The Colombian government and the leftist guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), began the second round of peace talks on Monday, February 13, in Mexico City, Mexico, with the purpose of achieving true and lasting peace in the country. In this round, the negotiating parties seek to reach an agreement on the participation of civil society groups in the negotiation process and the possibility of establishing a bilateral ceasefire after the

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). Daily Round-up | Polisario Front resumes armed struggle & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the Polisario resolving to resume armed struggle against Moroccan occupying forces, talks between the Colombian government and the ELN, Palestine's bid for UN membership, and protests by health workers in Spain…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). 'For the French working class, this pension reform is a gift to capitalism'. peoplesdispatch.org To understand more about the movement against pension reform in France, we spoke to Ramon Vila, the secretary of the trade union SUD Santé-Sociaux.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). Protests against Wickremesinghe sweep Sri Lanka's Tamil-dominated provinces. peoplesdispatch.org As Sri Lanka celebrated its 75th independence day, protesters demanded justice for the victims of enforced disappearances in the aftermath of the civil war. The lavish scale of of the celebrations also came under criticism…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-14). U.S. Workers Blame Ohio Train Derailment on Corporate Cost Cutting. towardfreedom.org After 50 derailed train cars in the U.S. Midwestern state of Ohio caused an explosive fire that led to the release of toxic fumes into the air, workers argue corporate cost-cutting was the culprit. Peoples Dispatch reports.

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-14). PEPE ESCOBAR: Attacks on Author of Nord Stream 2 Revelations. thealtworld.com

Peter Baum (2023-02-14). "Who will replace us when we are gone?": A letter from Baltimore County teachers. therealnews.com To Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, | From 2020 to 2022, educators faced the unprecedented circumstances of a pandemic, stagnated wages, and the hardships of virtual learning. Rising to meet these challenges put teachers on a strong footing in our ongoing fight for pay that is commensurate with our work. We have done what was asked of us and more, we have accomplished what seemed impossible and continue to work hard to make up for the learning that was lost during the pandemic—and, surely, that is worth the extra money. | However, the negotiations between the teachers, Baltimore County, and t…

Peter Boyle (2023-02-14). 19 years on — still no justice for TJ Hickey. greenleft.org.au Auntie Gail Hickey, her family and supporters marched through Redfern to demand justice for TJ Hickey, 19 years after the 17-year-old Kamilaroi youth died while being pursued by NSW Police. Peter Boyle reports.

Philip Giraldi (2023-02-14). Does Israel Seek a "Final Solution for Palestinians?" globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-14). Towards a World War III Scenario: The Privatization of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has humanity been closer to the unthinkable. All the safeguards of the Cold War era have been scrapped. "Offensive" military actions using nuclear warheads are now described as acts of "self-defense"

progressive.international (2023-02-14). Alabama prison strikers' demands push for decarceration. progressive.international Building on the foundation of previous strikes, people on the inside of Alabama prisons are regrouping to continue the fight for abolition.

Rania Khalek (2023-02-14). Special Drawing Rights: Development Without the Debt Trap? w/ Andres Arauz. thealtworld.com Andrés Arauz, former Ecuadorian presidential candidate, central banker and research fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, joins the show to discuss how Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) could be the solution to the Debt Crisis stalking the Global South. SDRs are a special IMF currency that can be traded for hard currency, providing a much-needed injection of liquidity for countries, without adding to debt burdens.

Rep. Ron Paul (2023-02-14). How We Can Stop the Coming War with Russia. globalresearch.ca

Revolution Books (2023-02-14). Saturday 2/11: Giant Used Book Sale Part 2, Support Revcoms $100K Fund Drive. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

Richard Norton-Taylor (2023-02-14). Stopping 'Subversives': The BBC and the Spooks. globalresearch.ca

Richard S. Dunn (2023-02-14). Israeli Security Forces Carry Out Massacre in Jenin, Palestine. covertactionmagazine.com On the morning of January 26, 2023, Israeli security forces massacred at least nine Palestinians in Jenin, among them a 61-year-old woman; Jenin is located in the north hills of the West Bank, Occupied Palestine. Medical attention was severely delayed because of the presence of security force snipers, and the targeting of hospitals and makeshift …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-14). Polish president, DM meet with Ukrainian tank crews training on German tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformFebruary 13, 2023 Duda, B≈Çaszczak meet with Ukrainian tank crew members undergoing training in President of Poland Andrzej Duda and Minister of National Defence of Poland Mariusz B≈Çaszczak have visited a tank training ground in ≈öwiƒôtoszów and met with the Ukrainian tank crew members, who are undergoing training on Leopard 2 tanks there, and their …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-14). Stoltenberg: NATO allies prepared to provide combat aircraft for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformFebruary 13, 2023 Stoltenberg: NATO allies may send warplanes to Ukraine so that country can defend itself NATO…may send warplanes to Ukraine so that the country can defend itself. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at a press conference ahead of the two-day meeting of NATO Defense Ministers…. "So first, I think we need …

Robert Inlakesh (2023-02-14). The US Wants To Train A Proxy Force To Fight Palestinians — CIA Intervenes Again. thelastamericanvagabond.com The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, requested that the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) accept Washington's proposal to form a special Palestinian task force, trained by the US, that would hunt down Palestinian resistance fighters in the West Bank. The proposal follows a long history of anti-democratic intervention by the US government into Palestinian affairs

Robert S. Becker (2023-02-14). Is frenzied religiosity a luxury that democracy, let alone civilized order can no longer afford? nationofchange.org Hypocrisy prize winner: a compassion-, life-inspired faith now hawks an intolerant parade of death trips Though quests for religious freedom founded the USA, many years passed before a more diverse, tolerant America formalized true religious freedom — and the protection of one's innermost beliefs. Since that endorsement assumes no one else would be impaired, nor …

Rodney Atkinson (2023-02-14). The USA Nord Stream "Act of War" and "Profitable" Attack on Europe. globalresearch.ca

Sarah Jaffe, In These Times. (2023-02-14). Valentine's Day: Look To Marxists To Reimagine Love, Romance And Sex. popularresistance.org Italian Communist Antonio Gramsci has been quoted quite a lot in recent years amid our various political catastrophes from Trump to Covid-19 to climate collapse and the political center's seeming inability to resist any of the above. The most famous line from his Prison Notebooks, written between 1929 and 1935 while a political prisoner of the Mussolini regime, is probably: "The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear." This is sometimes more loosely translated as ‚Ä&atilde…

Scott Ritter (2023-02-14). Scott Ritter LIVE on Ukraine's Future and Rage Against the War Machine Controversy. thealtworld.com Former UN Weapons Inspected and geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter joins the program for a discussion about Ukraine's future one year into Russia's special military operation.

Scott Ritter (2023-02-14). At the Very Nexus of the War Machine: "The Best Speech I Never Gave". Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

Sen. Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca (2023-02-14). Video: Romanian Senator Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca: "We have lived to witness the production of earthquakes on command." globalresearch.ca

Sharon Jagger (2023-02-14). Church of England to Explore Gender-neutral Terms for God — Women Clergy's Suggestions for Replacing 'Our Father'. globalresearch.ca

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-14). 2022 Was Worst Year for School Shootings "by Nearly Every Meaningful Measure" truthout.org The U.S.'s gun violence crisis is shattering records as the number of school shootings hit a record high in 2022, according to a grim new analysis released on the fifth anniversary of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Tuesday. According to The Washington Post, there were 46 shootings at K-12 schools in 2022, surpassing 2021's record of 42 school shootings. |

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-14). Tesla Workers in Buffalo Are Unionizing, With Help From Starbucks Unionists. truthout.org Tesla workers in Buffalo, New York, are seeking to form the company's first union, the workers announced on Tuesday, with help from leaders of the Starbucks union effort that has seen prodigious success over the past two years. "We want Tesla to be the company we know it can be. Our union will further Tesla's principles and objectives, including by helping to serve as the conscience of the… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-14). Warren Calls for Ban on Stock Buybacks by Subsidized Semiconductor Companies. truthout.org A group of Democratic and progressive lawmakers is urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to ban corporations that are receiving money from a recent congressional subsidy bill from conducting stock buybacks for at least a decade, as companies are increasingly using stock buybacks to enrich shareholders and executives amid high inflation. In a letter sent to the Commerce CHIPS program office… |

Special to People's World (2023-02-14). History: The Black national anthem 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' is first performed. peoplesworld.org On Feb. 12, 1900, the students of the segregated Stanton School in Jacksonville, Fla., where James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938)—the poet and novelist who would go on to become the executive secretary of the NAACP—was the principal, gave the first ever performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the song that would become known as the …

Staff (2023-02-14). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, Conversando con Paco Ignacio Taibo II. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda tendrá como invitado este martes al reconocido periodista y escritor mexicano Paco Ignacio Taibo II, autor de más de 50 títulos, quien ahora dirige el Fondo de Cultura Económica de México, una de las más importantes casas editoriales de Hispanoamérica.

Staff (2023-02-14). øCómo marchan las ventas de sellos en digital y efectivo en 2023? cubadebate.cu Cubadebate conversó con especialistas del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), el Ministerio de Justicia, la Empresa Correos de Cuba, y la Oficina Nacional de la Administración Tributaria (ONAT) sobre cómo se ha implementado la venta de sellos en digital y efectivo para la realización de trámites.

Staff (2023-02-14). El podcast de Cubadebate: Desentrañando el terremoto en Turquía y otros datos que debe conocer sobre la sismicidad en Cuba (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Más de 36 000 personas han muerto y decenas de miles han resultado heridas después del terremoto que sacudió Siria y Turquía el pasado 6 de febrero. øQué ocasionó el sismo en Turquía? øTuvo relación con el movimiento telúrico que ocurrió hace pocos días en Cuba? øCuáles son las zonas más proclives para sufrir estos fenómenos en nuestro país? øExiste riesgo de tsunamis para la Mayor de las Antillas?

Staff (2023-02-14). Seis historias de amor y un verso (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cada 14 de febrero se convierte en oportunidad para mostrar, con más esmero que de costumbre, nuestros sentimientos por los seres queridos. Por ello, este año Cubadebate convocó a sus lectores a que enviaran sus historias de amor a nuestra redacción. Llegaron muchas. Tristes, variadas y pintorescas, como las múltiples facetas de las relaciones. En este trabajo compartimos algunas de ellas.

Staff (2023-02-14). EEUU: Varios heridos en tiroteo en un campus de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan. cubadebate.cu Varias personas resultaron heridas este lunes debido a disparos realizados en el campus de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, informó la policía de la escuela. La policía de la universidad señaló en Twitter que parecía haber un solo sospechoso, descrito como un "hombre de baja estatura con una máscara" y que seguía prófugo.

Staff (2023-02-14). "Hacer nuestra" la atención a la dinámica demográfica. cubadebate.cu En muchos lugares existe "falta de atención, más allá de la ausencia de recursos, y son temas extremadamente sensibles", aseguró este lunes el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, durante la reunión de la comisión gubernamental para la atención a la dinámica demográfica. Se trata de un asunto de especial interés para el país y el cual cuenta con una comisión gubernamental para su atención.

Staff (2023-02-14). Inteligencia Artificial: El bienestar posible. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo en la mañana de este lunes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, un encuentro con miembros de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba (ACC), quienes reflexionaron en torno a "La Inteligencia Artificial dentro de la transformación digital para el desarrollo".

Staff (2023-02-14). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia este 13 de febrero (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hoy comenzamos la semana con un amplio recorrido informativo en el que priorizamos declaraciones sobre la explosión esta mañana en el hotel Caribbean, de La Habana, La XXXI Feria Internacional de Libro de esta capital, así como el mensaje del pelotero Rayco Santos sobre la actuación cubana en la Serie del Caribe Gran Caracas 2023. Esto y mucho más en Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-02-14). Pablo Neruda murió envenenado, afirma familia del poeta. cubadebate.cu El poeta chileno Pablo Neruda murió "envenenado" 12 días después del golpe militar de Augusto Pinochet, aseguró este lunes un sobrino del premio Nobel, a dos días de que se conozca el informe elaborado por peritos internacionales. "Sabemos ahora que el 'clostridium botulinum' no tendría por qué haber estado en la osamenta de Neruda. øQué quiere decir esto? Que Neruda fue asesinado, hubo intervención en el año 1973 por agentes del Estado".

Staff (2023-02-14). Pinareña Lisandra Ordaz asegura liderazgo en Nacional de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu La pinareña Lisandra Ordaz acordó hoy rápidas tablas, pero mantuvo la diferencia que le asegura de momento el liderazgo solitario del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023. Ordaz apenas anotó nueve movidas de una Defensa Eslava frente a la santiaguera Oleiny Linares, desenlace ajustado a lo que habitualmente ha sucedido durante sus cruces en estos clásicos.

Staff (2023-02-14). Recibe Díaz-Canel delegación que encabeza misión oficial y empresarial argelina. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República envió un cálido saludo al Presidente de la República Argelina Democrática y Popular, Abdelmajid Tebboune, y a su primer ministro, Aiman Benabderrahmane.

Staff (2023-02-14). Biblioteca Nacional: Homenajean a Araceli García Carranza en encuentro bibliotecológico. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este martes, la destacada bibliógrafa y bibliotecaria Araceli García Carranza, una de las personalidades a quienes está dedicada la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana 2023, fue homenajeada durante la apertura del vigesimoprimer encuentro científico-bibliotecológico anual de la Asociación Cubana de Bibliotecarios (Ascubi), que transcurre en la Biblioteca Nacional.

Staff (2023-02-14). Cuba muestra sus avances en Educación en Dubai. cubadebate.cu La delegación cubana que asiste a la Cumbre Mundial de Gobierno en Dubai presentará sus experiencias en torno al papel de la Educación Superior. Cuba cuenta actualmente con 112 carreras universitarias, de ellas 87 son cursadas en los centros pertenecientes al MES, además de 58 programas de técnicos de nivel superior.

Staff (2023-02-14). Ford recorta 3 800 puestos de trabajo en Europa. cubadebate.cu Ford anunció este martes 14 de febrero un plan de reestructuración para reducir costos a nivel global, a medida que busca ganar competitividad en el mercado de los vehículos eléctricos. La automotriz prevé una reducción de 3 800 puestos de trabajo en Europa en los próximos tres años, lo que equivale al 11 % de su fuerza laboral en ese continente.

Staff (2023-02-14). La Eurocámara avala prohibir venta de coches contaminantes en 2035. cubadebate.cu El Parlamento Europeo votó a favor de prohibir la venta de vehículos de gasolina y diésel en el año 2035. Además, ha avalado el objetivo de reducir a la mitad las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) para turismos y furgonetas en el año 2030. La nueva norma aprobada fija la meta de rebajar en 2030 las emisiones de los turismos de venta nueva en un 55% en base a los niveles registrados en 2021.

Staff (2023-02-14). El descarrilado tren de Ohio transportaba productos químicos letales. cubadebate.cu Un tren que transportaba productos químicos tóxicos descarriló en Ohio el pasado viernes 3 de febrero. El accidente causó un gran incendio y obligó a desalojar a los vecinos de la zona de East Palestine, cerca de la frontera con Pensilvania, porque sus vidas corrían peligro.

Staff (2023-02-14). Médicos cubanos en Turquía: °Feliz día del amor y la amistad! cubadebate.cu Desde Turquía nos llegan imágenes del quehacer de la brigada médica cubana incorporada a las labores de recuperación. "Juntos Amor" , ellos también celebran hoy, haciendo por la vida del pueblo turco. Son los 32 colaboradores del Contingente Internacional de Médicos Especializados en Situaciones de Desastres y Graves Epidemias Henry Reeve.

Staff (2023-02-14). Miguel Díaz Canel asiste a foro empresarial con Argelia. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidentede la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, asistió este martes alForo Empresarial Cuba-Argelia, que sesiona hasta mañana en el Hotel Nacional de Cuba.

Staff (2023-02-14). Nikki Haley se enfrentará a Donald Trump en las primarias republicanas. cubadebate.cu Nikki Haley, exgobernadora de Carolina del Sur, anunció su candidatura para las elecciones a la presidencia de 2024 y se enfrentará a Donald Trump en las primarias del Partido Republicano. "Algunas personas miran a EEUU y ven vulnerabilidad.Todos ellos piensan que se nos puede intimidar, que se nos puede dar patadas", dijo.

Staff (2023-02-14). "Para Siria todo el amor, la amistad y la solidaridad", afirmó Díaz -Canel. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, publicó en su cuenta de Twitter: "Para Siria todo el amor, la amistad y la solidaridad. Así le ratifiqué esta mañana a su embajador en Cuba, Ghassam Obeid, a quien reiteramos la disposición de ayudar en todo lo que podamos. En nombre de nuestro pueblo firmé el Libro de condolencias abierto en la Embajada, agregó.

Staff (2023-02-14). Programa de entrega de viviendas regresa a Brasil. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de Brasil relanzará hoy Mi Casa, Mi Vida, programa creado en 2009 por el presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva con la finalidad de facilitar la entrega de una vivienda a familias necesitadas. Lula hará el anuncio de la reactivación del plan en el municipio Santo Amaro, región Recà¥ncavo Baiano en el estado de Bahía (nordeste).

Staff (2023-02-14). San Valentín o Enamorados, un día de tradiciones. cubadebate.cu Según crónicas populares, la fecha del 14 de febrero fue elegida en casi todo el mundo porque marca el aniversario de la muerte de San Valentín, un santo relacionado con el amor romántico y enfrentado a la prohibición del matrimonio en la Edad Media.Cuando era obispo, Valentín faltó al respeto de las órdenes del emperador que prohibió los matrimonios durante la guerra para que sus soldados pudieran luchar mejor y continuó uniendo en secreto a jóvenes apasionados.

Staff (2023-02-14). Se restablece el servicio eléctrico en todas las provincias afectadas. cubadebate.cu Al filo de las nueve de esta noche se ha logrado restablecer el servicio eléctrico para todas las provincias desde Ciego de àÅvila hasta Guantánamo que se hallaban afectadas por la falla de la línea de 220kV, lo cual conllevó a la desconexión de estos territorios del SEN. De acuerdo con una nota divulgada por la Unión Nacional Eléctrica la causa que conllevó a la falla en la línea de 220kV fue una quema de caña que había en la zona.

Staff (2023-02-14). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano para este 14 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el interés de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este martes 14 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-14). UNE pronostica afectación de 121 MW durante el horario pico nocturno de este martes. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio a partir de las 14: 01 hasta las 21: 08 horas (07: 07 horas) por caída total del Sistema en la zona centro oriental al disparar el doble circuito 220 kV Santi Spiritus — Vicente por quema de caña bajo la línea. La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 496 MW a las 19: 00 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico.

Staff (2023-02-14). El discurso del estado de la Unión y otros demonios. cubadebate.cu Como cada año, acaba de tener lugar en el Capitolio estadounidense el acto que se denomina discurso presidencial sobre el estado de la Unión, ejercicio que se realiza de forma pública e ininterrumpida desde el 1913 y que tiene por objetivo brindar una especie de balance sobre la situación del país y el desarrollo de la agenda del primer mandatario.

Staff (2023-02-14). The U.S. Has 750 Overseas Military Bases, and Continues to Build More to Encircle China. democracynow.org The United States struck a deal with the Philippines earlier this month to expand its military presence in its former colony to four additional bases, part of a years-long Pentagon buildup in the Asia-Pacific region meant to counter Chinese influence. The U.S. has about 750 overseas military bases in more than 80 countries, and Washington elites are pushing the country ever closer to conflict with China, says researcher David Vine. "I think the people of the United States absolutely do not want war," says Vine. He is a professor of anthropology at American University and co-founder of the Overseas Bas…

Staff (2023-02-14). "Bomb Train" in Ohio Sickens Residents After Railroad Cutbacks, Corporate Greed Led to Toxic Disaster. democracynow.org Fears of a wider health and environmental disaster are growing, after a 150-car freight train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed and a so-called controlled burn released toxic chemicals last week in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents reported seeing a fireball and mushroom cloud of smoke fill the skyline. Data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows the train contained more toxic and carcinogenic chemicals than initially reported, including phosgene, a poisonous gas that has been used as a chemical weapon in war. Officials lifted an evacuation order for residents last Wednesday, saying the air and w…

Staff (2023-02-14). Headlines for February 14, 2023. democracynow.org Syria Agrees to Open Two More Border Crossings as Earthquake Death Toll Tops 37,000, CDC Warns U.S. Teen Girls Are "Engulfed in a Growing Wave of Violence and Trauma", Gunman Found Dead After Killing 3, Injuring 5 at Michigan State University, Nikki Haley Enters Race for 2024 Republican Presidential Nomination, Derailed Ohio Train Released More Toxic Chemicals Than Initially Reported, WHO Warns of Potential Human-to-Human Spread as Bird Flu Spills Over to Mammals, Guatemalan Rights Defenders Challenge Ban from Presidential Ballot, Family Says Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Was Poisoned After Pinochet&#8217…

Staff (2023-02-14). War with China Is Not Inevitable: Jake Werner on How to Defuse Tensions Between Washington & Beijing. democracynow.org We look at the state of U.S.-China relations after the U.S. shot down a suspected high-altitude Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina last week. In recent days the U.S. has also shot down three additional objects flying at lower altitudes in northern Alaska, over Lake Huron and over the Yukon Territory in Canada. Meanwhile, China has accused the United States of flying surveillance balloons into Chinese airspace at least 10 times over the past year, which the Biden administration has denied. For more, we speak with Jake Werner, a historian of modern China and a research fellow at the Quincy…

Staff (2023-02-14). President Maduro Appoints Celsa Bautista as Minister for Penitentiary Service. orinocotribune.com

Sue Bolton (2023-02-14). Robodebt fiasco reveals Centrelink workers opposed it. greenleft.org.au The Robodebt royal commission has revealed that lower level Centrelink workers were telling their bosses that the system was wrong and cruel. They were not listened to, writes Sue Bolton.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Presidente de Argentina designa nuevo jefe de gabinete. telesurtv.net La designación se da en el contexto de la reunión interna de la coalición de Gobierno, en el preámbulo de las elecciones nacionales de finales de este año.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Revelan vínculos entre el Gobierno ecuatoriano y mafia albanesa. telesurtv.net Ha sido como parte de la investigación del caso El Gran Padrino en la cual estarían involucrados altos cargos del actual Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Ejército israelí lanza ataques aéreos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Israel justificó que los ataques se lanzaron "en respuesta al lanzamiento de cohetes del sábado desde Gaza hacia Israel".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). ONU pide pasar a fase recuperativa tras terremoto en Siria. telesurtv.net El número combinado de muertos se acercaba a los 36.000 en Türkiye y en Siria de acuerdo a autoridades de ambos países.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Asciende a más de 36.000 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com Algunas personas han sido rescatadas tras más de 160 horas de haber quedado bajo los escombros el pasado lunes.

teleSUR, HIM, JGN (2023-02-14). Conozca ventajas de la radio sobre otros medios de comunicación. telesurtv.net La invención de la radio se le atribuye al italiano Guillermo Marconi, quien logró propagar las señales sonoras en 1896 hasta 20 kilómetros de distancia.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-14). Bolivia muestra menos casos de Covid-19 por séptima semana seguida. telesurtv.net Según el ministro se detectaron 1.417 nuevos casos, lo que representa una reducción del 35 por ciento, con 774 casos menos que la pasada semana.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-14). Presidente Maduro envía condolencias a su homólogo sirio por sismo. telesurtv.net El presidente Al-Assad agradeció la ayuda humanitaria enviada por parte de la nación latinoamericana.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-14). Incendios forestales en Chile dejan 425.921 hectáreas afectadas. telesurtv.net Tras más de una semana de lucha contra los fuegos continúan activos 302 incendios en el centro y sur del país y 82 se siguen combatiendo.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-14). Registran explosión en hotel Caribbean de La Habana, Cuba. telesurtv.net En la explosión se reportó un trabajador lesionado con quemaduras, pero su vida no corre peligro.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). China denuncia violación de espacio aéreo por globos de EE.UU. telesurtv.net "No es nada raro que globos de Estados Unidos entren ilegalmente en el espacio aéreo de otro país", afirmó el portavoz del Ministerio de Exteriores chino, Wang Wenbin.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). China renueva llamado a EE.UU. para que levante sanciones a Siria. telesurtv.net Esta política ha debilitado enormemente la capacidad de Damasco para hacer frente a los desastres, explicó el vocero de la cancillería china.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Miles de personas protestan en Jerusalén contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Cerca de 100.000 israelíes salieron a las calles en Jerusalén, enarbolando banderas, haciendo sonar bocinas y coreando "democracia" y "no a la dictadura".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Colombia y el ELN inician segunda fase de diálogos en México. telesurtv.net En el evento desarrollado en la Ciudad de México, las delegaciones del Gobierno colombiano y el ELN fueron recibidas por el canciller Marcelo Ebrard.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Revelan décadas de abuso en la Iglesia católica en Portugal. telesurtv.net Una comisión independiente en Portugal estima que hay más de 4.800 niños víctimas de abuso por la Iglesia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Ejercito ruso libera la ciudad de Krásnaya Gorá en Donetsk. telesurtv.net Según el mando ruso, las fuerzas ucranianas perdieron en esta dirección "más de 150 militares, cuatro blindados de combate, seis automóviles y dos obuses D-30" de fabricación soviética.

teleSUR, lsl, JGN, DRL (2023-02-14). Conoce inusuales celebraciones de San Valentín en todo el mundo. telesurtv.net Existen símbolos popularmente asociados al Día de San Valentín, pero en algunas partes del mundo se festeja de manera bastante singular.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-14). Diputados alcanzan consenso para elegir nueva Corte de Honduras. telesurtv.net El Congreso Nacional subrayó a través de un comunicado el pasado 12 de febrero que los exmagistrados de la Corte Suprema de Justicia, ya no eran autoridad del Estado.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-14). Israel asesina a un palestino y detiene a 17 en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La cifra de palestinos asesinados por las fuerzas israelíes desde principios de 2023 asciende a 48.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-14). Presidente de Ecuador no comparece ante la Asamblea Nacional. telesurtv.net "El Ecuador sigue esperando su respuesta", puntualizó la diputada Mónica Palacios.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-14). Solicitan condenas contra 59 implicados en ataques en Brasilia. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía insistió además que los imputados "eran conscientes de que el movimiento en organización podía provocar el hecho tal como se produjo".

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-14). Continúan labores de búsqueda y rescate tras terremotos en Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com La Agencia de Gestión de Desastres y Emergencias de Türkiye precisó que casi 240.000 personas y 12.322 vehículos están desplegados en las zonas afectadas.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-02-14). Palestina condena a Israel por reconocer nuevos asentamientos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades palestinas emitieron su inconformidad ante la arbitrariedad que viola las resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad sobre las colonias en Cisjordania.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-14). Presidente sirio recibe al jefe de Asuntos Humanitarios de ONU. telesurtv.net El subsecretario general de Asuntos Humanitarios, destacó las labores desplegadas por el Gobierno sirio.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-14). Rescatan a ocho sobrevivientes más tras terremotos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Las acciones se desarrollan tras el paso de más de 160 horas de los sobrevivientes estar atrapados.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-14). Relanzan programa habitacional para familias pobres brasileñas. telesurtv.net La iniciativa debe financiar hasta dos millones de viviendas en un período de tres años en beneficio de familias de bajos ingresos.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-14). Presidente de Irán inicia visita oficial a China. telesurtv.net El mandatario persa prevé subscribir varios acuerdos de colaboración y fortalecer los estrechos vínculos económicos en materia de energía, transporte, agricultura, comercio e inversiones.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-14). Nueva Zelanda declara el estado emergencia por ciclón Gabrielle. telesurtv.net La Isla del Norte ha sufrido los embates más violentos del evento meteorológico cuyas inundaciones aislaron a varias localidades.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-14). Nueva Zelanda declara estado de emergencia por ciclón Gabrielle. telesurtv.net La Isla del Norte ha sufrido los embates más violentos del evento meteorológico cuyas inundaciones aislaron a varias localidades.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-14). Tiroteo deja al menos tres muertos en una universidad de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades informaron en redes sociales que un hombre enmascarado ingresó armado en las instalaciones del plantel y abrió fuego indiscriminadamente.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Gobierno colombiano presenta su reforma al sistema de Salud. telesurtv.net La reforma al sistema de Salud es considerado una de las más importantes propuestas del gobierno de Petro enmarcada en su política de Paz Total.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Fiscalía peruana investiga muerte de manifestantes en Ayacucho. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a la Defensoría del Pueblo, al menos ocho personas murieron en Huamanga, Ayacucho debido a la represión policial.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Accidente de tránsito deja al menos 20 muertos en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El Servicio de Policía de Sudáfrica se encuentra en el lugar del accidente para iniciar las investigaciones y dar con las causas del lamentable siniestro.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Socorristas rescatan a otros dos jóvenes en Kahramanmarash, Türkiye. t.co El salvamento de los dos jóvenes en la ciudad de Kahramanmarash, ha sido considerado por los equipos de rescate como un milagro.

The Associated Press (2023-02-14). Nicaragua Moves to Strip Dissidents of Citizenship. latinorebels.com Last week Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega packed off 222 political leaders, priests, students, activists, and other dissidents to the United States. Shortly after, Ortega's government voted to strip the former prisoners of Nicaraguan citizenship.

thecommunists (2023-02-14). Lawfare in Latin America: the case of Argentina's Cristina Kirchner. thecommunists.org Ten days after the murder attempt against Argentinean vice-president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK), the Clarin newspaper, owned by the country's largest media conglomerate, wrote an article headlined: 'Cristina, entre la bala que no salió y el fallo que si saldrá' (Cristina, between the bullet that did not fire and the court sentence that will …

TrialSite (2023-02-14). FDA Injects Just Under $2m to Investigate mRNA COVID-19 Vax-Induced Myocarditis—Led by Dr. Supriya Jain New York Medical College. globalresearch.ca

UAWD (2023-02-14). Saturday 2/11: 1936-37 UAW Flint Sit-Down Strike: Learning From Our Stolen History. indybay.org REGISTER HERE: Zoom link | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOuupzspGN0huImEVzuuk0VVy4WB4ig0 | VIEW OUR INTERVIEW – "WHY IT'S RELEVANT TODAY" – HERE: | youtu.be/d5IbrK-E398 | SEE THE EVENT PAGE:…

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-14). 'Like the Doors of Hell Were Open': East Palestine Train Disaster Casts Toxic Cloud Over Future of OH/PA Region. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2023-02-14). Statement regarding the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. uwidata.com To the global public opinion One week has passed since the earthquake catastrophe that Türkiye and Syria have gone through. Experts say that this catastrophe was not only the biggest one in the last 100 years but one of the biggest in the last millennium. The last week has displayed how Türkiye, with its nation, …

unitedEditor (2023-02-14). South African aid for earthquake victims in Türkiye. uwidata.com Earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through Earth's rocks. Seismic wave, vibration generated by an earthquake, explosion, or similar energetic source and propagated within the Earth or along its surface. On 17 August 1999, a catastrophic magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Kocaeli Province of Türkiye, causing monumental …

Valeriy Krylko (2023-02-14). Evidence Emerges: United States is Planning to Interfere in 2023 Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com In October 2023, Ukraine will hold elections for the Verkhovna Rada, the unicameral parliament of Ukraine. In the previous elections Vladimir Zelensky's party "Servant of the People" received 43.16% of the vote. Since then the popularity of the party and Zelensky himself has been gradually declining, but in 2022 it rose again. However, the U.S. …

WSWS (2023-02-14). Australian Labor health minister lies about COVID disaster. wsws.org The Labor government defied and suppressed warnings in order to pursue a corporate profit-driven "let it rip" policy, knowing that many people would die.

WSWS (2023-02-14). "The vote was not legitimate!": Kentucky Ford workers demand fair election. wsws.org Workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant expressed disgust with the sham runoff election and support for Will Lehman's fight to transfer power to rank-and-file workers.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Sri Lankan health services "heading for total breakdown" wsws.org Sri Lanka health workers—from doctors to junior staff—have been demonstrating outside their institutions for months over worsening shortages of medicinal supplies and demanding improved facilities.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Anti-abortion zealots, federal judge conspire to ban abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The lawsuit filed in US District Court aiming to overturn FDA approval for mifepristone could effectively ban abortion for the majority of American women.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Fifteen years on: The fraud of Australian parliament's "stolen generations" apology. wsws.org This article, published on the World Socialist Web Site five years ago exposed the hypocrisy involved in the parliamentary events, such as yesterday's, hailing the anniversaries of the former Rudd Labor government's "national apology."

WSWS (2023-02-14). US Fed at the centre of financial crisis. wsws.org According to analysts at the Better Markets organisation, the Fed's policies over the past 14 years, the pumping of trillions of dollars into the financial system, mean that in many ways it is "fighting problems of its own creation."

WSWS (2023-02-14). As death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake rises, Erdoğan government seeks to cover up responsibility. wsws.org The Erdoğan government is trying to cover up this historic crime by scapegoating a few contractors in the midst of the myriad of data revealing its criminality in the earthquake disaster.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Democratic Socialists of America members in Congress join Republicans and Democrats in support of anti-China "spy balloon" resolution. wsws.org The DSA's support for the "spy balloon" resolution expresses the anti-socialist and pro-imperialist character of the Democratic Party faction.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Democratic Socialists of America members in Congress join Republicans and Democrats in support of anti-Chinese "spy balloon" resolution. wsws.org The DSA's support for the "spy balloon" resolution expresses the anti-socialist and pro-imperialist character of the Democratic Party faction.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Opposition mounts in Israel to Netanyahu's fascistic government. wsws.org The right-wing layers leading the protests call for a general alliance of "democratic forces" on a capitalist, pro-austerity basis, seeking little more than a watering down of the government's plans for the judiciary and Netanyahu's removal from office.

WSWS (2023-02-14). UCU suspends strike at University of Sheffield International College to bring back derisory pay offer. wsws.org At every stage in the dispute the UCU leadership has worked to minimise and suspend any strike action after claiming its campaign has secured concessions when they are the only side involved in a climbdown.

WSWS (2023-02-14). On the 25th anniversary of the World Socialist Web Site. wsws.org Twenty-five years ago, the International Committee of the Fourth International began posting the World Socialist Web Site. In this video, WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North explains the background to the WSWS, reviews its record and contemporary significance and makes an appeal to all readers to donate to the WSWS and expand its readership.

WSWS (2023-02-14). The Berlin state election results: A vote against all parties in government. wsws.org It would be hard to find a previous election in Germany in which the gulf between the interests of the population and the politics of the established parties was as obvious as in the re-run of the Berlin state election last Sunday.

WSWS (2023-02-14). The Berlin state election results: A vote against all parties. wsws.org It would be hard to find a previous election in Germany in which the gulf between the interests of the population and the politics of the established parties was as obvious as in the re-run of the Berlin state election last Sunday.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Australian unions ram through sell-out deal for NSW rail workers. wsws.org The RTBU-management deal will slash wages in real terms and provides only a temporary promise that jobs will not be slashed on the New Intercity Fleet.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Human rights complaints mount against Bukele's state of exception in El Salvador. wsws.org The massive scale of the roundups is comparable to those carried out by the military dictatorships in Central and South America during the 1970s and 1980s.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 30,000 nonteaching school employees in Los Angeles have given a massive strike mandate, while more than 400 tomato processing workers in Ontario are on the picket line.

WSWS (2023-02-14). More questions than answers for residents poisoned by Ohio train derailment. wsws.org Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are still seeking answers 10 days after a train derailment that sent toxic chemicals spewing into the air.

WSWS (2023-02-14). National Education Union suspends Welsh school workers' strike after paltry 6.5 percent pay offer. wsws.org Despite the NEU being handed the largest strike mandate since at least 2016, only seven strike days were announced, to give space for these rotten deals to be struck.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Unprecedented hospital layoffs and closures underway in US health systems. wsws.org As the world enters the fourth year of the pandemic, hospitals are being bombarded with children and adults suffering from respiratory illnesses such as RSV and the flu in addition to COVID patients.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Abellio London drivers speak out against Unite betrayal. wsws.org Bus drivers at Abellio London are continuing to speak out against Unite the union's cancellation of their three-month strike. Unite's anti-democratic action, ramming through a below-inflation pay deal via a non-binding consultative ballot, has produced widespread anger.

WSWS (2023-02-14). On the origins of the war in Ukraine: A reply to Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times. wsws.org War is an event that arises from the complex interaction of social, economic and geopolitical processes and interests, operating on a global scale. The real cause of a war is rarely answered by determining who fired "the first shot."

Yves Engler (2023-02-14). US Interference in Canada Far Greater than Alleged Chinese Interference. dissidentvoice.org The US is a far bigger threat to Canadian sovereignty and democracy than China but you'd never know it from following the dominant media. In recent days a CIA-linked firm got the federal government to stop research with a Chinese university, a State Department funded group convinced parliament to criticize China and the Pentagon's panic …

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infobrics (2023-02-15). India Says Its Proposed Biofuels Alliance Draws Interest of Russia, Brazil Among Others. infobrics.org India's proposal for a biofuels alliance to promote cleaner fuel has attracted interest from a number of countries, including Russia and Brazil, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-14). Colombia arrests prosecution's former financial crimes chief. colombiareports.com Colombia's former top financial crimes prosecutor was arrested for her alleged involvement in the extortion of drug trafficking suspects. The prosecution's former financial crimes chief, Ana Catalina Noguera, was arrested…

Staff (2023-02-14). Talk World Radio: Calling for Peace in Southern Ethiopia. davidswanson.org

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-14). Ballooning Rhetoric: Aliens, Escalation and Airborne Surveillance. dissidentvoice.org Things are getting rather bizarre at the US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Its increasingly prominent commanding chief, one General Glen VanHerck, has abandoned any initial sense of frankness in discussing the destruction of an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon on February 4. Since that disproportionately violent event, more public relations …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-14). ChatGPT: Boon for the Lazy Learner. dissidentvoice.org Inside the beating heart of many students and a large number of learners lies an inner cheat. To get passing grades, every effort will be made to do the least to achieve the most. Efforts to subvert the central class examination are the stuff of legend: discreetly written notes on hands, palms and other body …

Yves Engler (2023-02-14). US Interference in Canada Far Greater than Alleged Chinese Interference. dissidentvoice.org The US is a far bigger threat to Canadian sovereignty and democracy than China but you'd never know it from following the dominant media. In recent days a CIA-linked firm got the federal government to stop research with a Chinese university, a State Department funded group convinced parliament to criticize China and the Pentagon's panic …




_____ (2023-02-14). As a result of the selfish policies of the West, the Arab world is growing increasingly poorer. journal-neo.org Most food products around the world are now significantly more expensive. The Food and Agriculture Organization, which tracks changes in the prices of the most popular food commodities around the world, predicts that the Food Price Index will rise an average of 143.7 points in 2022, up 14.3% from 2021 and the highest since 1990. …

_____ (2023-02-14). The Geopolitics of the "Balloon Affair" journal-neo.org On February 4, a US fighter jet "safely" shot down a Chinese "surveillance balloon" off the coast of South Carolina. The balloon, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, was being used by China for the purpose of spying on "strategic sites in the continental United States." Lloyd also emphasised that the decision to shoot …

Agency (2023-02-14). Jen Angel Passes On as Bay Area Community Rallies in Support. indybay.org Anarchist Agency reports on the passing of long-time anarchist Jen Angel, as community members, family, and friends rally in support.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Since When did Ukrainians Become Entitled to a Giant State? americanthinker.com The history of the transformation of a tiny area occupied by Zaporozhian Cossacks into the largest country in Europe after Russia. How did Ukraine pull off an expansion of this magnitude without a single conquest?

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Balloongate — China's Long Game. americanthinker.com China's use of balloons to overfly U.S. territory is not an accident — it's part of China's Long Game for capturing Taiwan and becoming the world's leading superpower.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Suppose The Four Twits Aren't the Only Twits. americanthinker.com The problem is that people in politics cannot think beyond fighting the enemy and dishing the loot out to their supporters.




americanthinker (2023-02-14). The Perversion of Self Respect. americanthinker.com Should self-respect be automatic or earned?

americanthinker (2023-02-14). It's finally dawning on the New York Times that gun-free zones don't work. americanthinker.com We need to forget the idea that disarming the innocent will protect them.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Lindsey Graham proposes a 'DREAM Act' amnesty for nearly 2 million illegal aliens. americanthinker.com Graham takes his first convenient opportunity to stab his GOP voters in the back.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Lopez-Obrador celebrates the Cuban leader. americanthinker.com Lopez-Obrador sucks up to Cuba. But why?>

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Neutralizing the leftist ChatGPT. americanthinker.com The conversationalist chatbot ChatGPT generates artificial intelligence in a degenerate fashion.

americanthinker (2023-02-14). Now the WaPo 'factchecker' is rationalizing the letter from 51 lying intelligence officials. americanthinker.com "Carefully worded to say much less than is often claimed" means that they deliberately created a mistaken impression.




americanthinker (2023-02-14). The IRS lets pirates function as nonprofits. americanthinker.com It's becoming apparent that the IRS classifies institutions not by how they function but according to their politics.

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-14). The Heat: Strikes and Protests in Europe. america.cgtn.com Hundreds of thousands take to the streets in Europe, protesting the rising cost of living, wage cuts and proposed changes to pension plans. What is the likely political impact? In the U.K., outraged workers stage mass walkouts. British newspapers call it a "Winter of Discontent." …

Andi Olluri (2023-02-14). Militarism and Diplomacy in the South China Sea: The Propaganda Machine Is Mobilized. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-14). Debunking the #Lulaliberals' Lies for Covering Up His Condemnation of Russia. orinocotribune.com

Angela (2023-02-14). Saturday 2/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A Handful of Earth" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous (2023-02-14). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…




Bappa Sinha (2023-02-14). The chatbot that is dangerously good. peoplesdispatch.org ChatGPT has generated a great deal of excitement as well as fears of redundancy of certain professions. However, it is vital to look at who is funding and developing this technology, who it will benefit, and who will get left out…

Barbara Nimri Aziz (2023-02-14). Syria Held Hostage by U.S.A. and Its Allies. globalresearch.ca

Brave, Free Santa Cruz (2023-02-14). Tuesday 2/14: Vandana Shiva & Russell Brand – Video. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-14). Federal Judge Approves Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site and Thacker Pass. indybay.org

Cassie King press release (2023-02-14). Cal Students Hold Valentine's Day-Themed Protest Against University Sourcing from Factory Farms. indybay.org Cal Dining continues to buy from Tyson Foods, a company students say is abusing workers, animals, and the planet. Protestors hold heart-shaped signs outside of Golden Bear Cafe while calling on UC Berkeley to "break up with" worker abuse, pollution, and animal cruelty.

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-14). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!




Dan Bacher (2023-02-14). California Tribes, E.J. group file comments on voluntary water agreements with the State Water Board. indybay.org "As long as the state upholds historic water rights, that we all know to be racist and unfair, we will continue to have first- and second-class California communities," said Dillon Delvo, Executive Director, Little Manila.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-14). Rep. Josh Harder Reintroduces the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act in Congress. indybay.org Critics and independent scientists say the tunnel would have a devastating impact on family farms in San Joaquin, Sacramento and other Delta counties, as well as on imperiled fish populations and the ecology of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). Russia Says NATO Should Hold Emergency Summit Over Nord Stream Sabotage. news.antiwar.com Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said over the weekend that NATO countries should hold an emergency summit over the sabotage of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines after a report from journalist Seymour Hersh said US Navy divers planted explosives on the pipelines. "There have been plenty of facts: pipeline explosions, motives and indirect evidence obtained …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). Ukrainian Troops Training on Leopard Tanks in Poland. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian troops are training on German-made Leopard tanks in Poland and put on a demonstration Monday for Polish President Andrzej Duda that was attended by reporters. The training for Leopard tanks typically takes a few months, but the program in Poland is being expedited and is expected to be completed in one month. Currently, 105 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-14). US Military Says It Started Shooting Down UFOs After Adjusting Radars. news.antiwar.com Explaining why the US military just shot down three unidentified flying objects, the commander of US Northern Command said it was due to a radar adjustment that was made after a Chinese balloon was spotted over the US. Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, who heads NORTHCOM and NORAD, told reporters Sunday that the adjustments that …

Douglas Macgregor (2023-02-14). Video: Putin's "Minimization of Destruction in Ukraine". Douglas Macgregor. globalresearch.ca




ecns.cn (2023-02-14). New wind and solar power capacity hits record. ecns.cn China's newly installed combined wind and solar power capacity reached a record 125 million kilowatts last year, bringing the tally of total installed capacity to over 1.2 billion kW.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Beijing to support companies to develop ChatGPT-like models. ecns.cn Beijing, home to more than 1,000 artificial intelligence companies, will support leading enterprises to develop ChatGPT-like models, as part of the municipality's broader efforts to be a pioneering AI hub.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Pinduoduo's Temu to expand in North America. ecns.cn Chinese online discounter Pinduoduo Inc is accelerating steps to expand its footprint in North America through its cross-border e-commerce platform Temu.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's Inner Mongolia expands wind power generation. ecns.cn Wind power generation by large-scale enterprises in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region reached 101.99 billion kWh in 2022, up 8.8 year-on-year, according to the regional bureau of statistics.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's charging infrastructure sees impressive growth. ecns.cn China's charging infrastructure saw a near 100 percent year-on-year growth in 2022, bringing the total number to 5.2 million units, according to the National Energy Administration on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Per capita disposable income of farmers who get rid of poverty reaches $2,217 in 2022. ecns.cn In 2022, the per capita disposable income of farmers in areas that have eliminated poverty in China reached 15,111 yuan (about 2217 U.S. dollars), up 7.5 percent over the previous year, 1.2 percentage points higher than the growth rate of the per capita disposable income of farmers nationwide, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). New wind and solar power capacity hits record. ecns.cn China's newly installed combined wind and solar power capacity reached a record 125 million kilowatts last year, bringing the tally of total installed capacity to over 1.2 billion kW.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Beijing to support companies to develop ChatGPT-like models. ecns.cn Beijing, home to more than 1,000 artificial intelligence companies, will support leading enterprises to develop ChatGPT-like models, as part of the municipality's broader efforts to be a pioneering AI hub.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Pinduoduo's Temu to expand in North America. ecns.cn Chinese online discounter Pinduoduo Inc is accelerating steps to expand its footprint in North America through its cross-border e-commerce platform Temu.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's Inner Mongolia expands wind power generation. ecns.cn Wind power generation by large-scale enterprises in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region reached 101.99 billion kWh in 2022, up 8.8 year-on-year, according to the regional bureau of statistics.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's charging infrastructure sees impressive growth. ecns.cn China's charging infrastructure saw a near 100 percent year-on-year growth in 2022, bringing the total number to 5.2 million units, according to the National Energy Administration on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Per capita disposable income of farmers who get rid of poverty reaches $2,217 in 2022. ecns.cn In 2022, the per capita disposable income of farmers in areas that have eliminated poverty in China reached 15,111 yuan (about 2217 U.S. dollars), up 7.5 percent over the previous year, 1.2 percentage points higher than the growth rate of the per capita disposable income of farmers nationwide, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 1 injured in Havana hotel blast. ecns.cn One person was injured in an explosion Monday at a hotel in Havana, local media reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Domestic jet stirs aviation excitement in Guyuan. ecns.cn China Eastern is expected to put the C919 into commercial operation in the spring. By the end of last year, 32 buyers had placed 1,035 orders for the aircraft.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Mortgage prepayment trend may ease. ecns.cn The trend of homebuyers prepaying their mortgages is likely to gradually subside, as they seek higher returns elsewhere, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Free HPV shots drive fight against cervical cancer. ecns.cn Chongqing will offer free vaccinations against human papillomavirus to 180,000 female second-year junior high school students this year, as more Chinese cities join efforts to combat cervical cancer.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Afghan forces raid IS hideout in Kabul, killing several insurgents: official. ecns.cn Afghan forces raided a hideout of the IS in Police District 8 of Afghanistan capital Kabul, killing several insurgents, chief spokesman of the Taliban-run caretaker administration Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Chinese plane carrying humanitarian supplies leaves for quake-hit Syria. ecns.cn A Chinese charter plane carrying humanitarian supplies left for quake-hit Syria early Tuesday morning, according to the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA).

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 3 dead, 5 injured in Michigan State University shooting. ecns.cn Three people were killed and at least five were injured in an on-campus shooting at Michigan State University Monday night, the university police has confirmed.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Ohio alarmed by toxic chemicals. ecns.cn The fiery derailment of a train in Ohio is generating health concerns with reports of more toxic chemicals involved than previously thought.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). U.S. warns Americans not to go to Russia. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department has warned Americans not to travel to Russia due to the "unpredictable consequences" of the military conflict in Ukraine, and those who are there should leave right away.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). UN envoy backs the rights of the child. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Monday emphasized the rights of the child and called for the international community to shield children from harm.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Chinese civilian groups step forward to aid quake rescue work. ecns.cn When he saw the news that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake had hit Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, Wang Kaibo was involved in a charity activity sending oxygenators and health packs to elderly people living alone, as part of COVID-19 prevention work.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). More humanitarian aid from China's Red Cross arrives in quake-hit Syria. ecns.cn The second shipment of humanitarian aid provided by the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) for the earthquake-stricken areas in Syria arrived at the capital Damascus on Monday local time.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Rare fossil of freshwater aquatic reptile Hyphalosaurus discovered in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Scientists from China and abroad announced on Tuesday the discovery of a very rare fossil of a freshwater aquatic reptile. The fossil was found in the stratum of the Early Cretaceous period in Northeast China's Liaoning Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Art show illuminates Hong Kong's night sky. ecns.cn "Northern Lights", an outdoor art installation by Swiss artist Dan Acher, lights up the night sky in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Feb. 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Salt pans on 'roof of the world'. ecns.cn An ancient technique of salt production dating back to 1,000 years ago is well-preserved in Tibet and local people follow a traditional salt harvesting method by collecting brines from salt mines and ponds and evaporating them in the sun until crystallization.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 3D printed cave of Yungang Grottoes exhibited in Shandong. ecns.cn Cave No. 3 in Yungang Grotoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 17.9 meters long and 13.6 meters wide. The replica of the main Buddha of Cave No.3 is 10 meters high.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Satellite images of Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A composite satellite image shows a cluster of AFAD temporary shelter tents in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye, Feb. 13, 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Giant panda Yong Ming, twin daughters to return to China. ecns.cn Giant panda Eimei, or Yong Ming in Chinese, which has lived in the Adventure World in Shirahama town, Wakayama prefecture, Japan, since 1994, will be sent back to China together with two of its daughters, Ouhin and Touhin (Ying Bang and Tao Bang in Chinese respectively) on Feb. 22, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China's second batch of humanitarian aid arrives in Syria. ecns.cn A second batch of relief aid from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) arrived in Syria by plane on Monday to provide emergency supplies for people affected by the earthquakes in the country.

Editor (2023-02-14). How Precision Scheduled railroading at Norfolk Southern caused a toxic Vinyl Chloride mushroom cloud over East Palestine, Ohio. mronline.org In this post, I will not cover what has been well-covered elsewhere: The derailment itself (50 cars, 20 of which carried toxic materials, 14 of those vinyl chloride), the subsquent fire, which burned for three days, the ultimate "controlled release" of the poisonous gas, the toxicity of vinyl chloride, the effects of the poison on locals, their pets, and their streams, or the arrest of the reporter who asked questions at Governor DeWine's presser.

Eric Zuesse (2023-02-14). India's Leader Narendra Modi Restores India to The Empire. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-02-14). Against Trotskyism: Revolution in two stages. fightbacknews.org The disagreement between Trotsky's "absurdly Left" (according to Lenin) theory of "Permanent Revolution" and the Leninist theory of revolution in two stages boils down to the question of how to deal with the question of the peasantry. | Trotsky argued for a socialist revolution that would be antagonistic to the tsar, the imperialist bourgeoisie and the broad mass of the peasantry, and that therefore depended on support from socialist revolutions in Western Europe, without which it would be crushed by counter-revolution. | Lenin, on the other hand, advocated a revolution in two stages. The first stage would be a…

Fight Back (2023-02-14). March condemns Louisiana Attorney General and book bans. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On Sunday morning, February 12, about 30 protesters gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel to rally against LGBTQ book bans. They then marched down Canal Street to the Main Library. Sunday was a parade day during Mardi Gras, when protests are usually rare because of the traffic and attention of the city's carnival season. | It was the first day of the Republican Attorneys General Association conference at the five-star venue, which Louisiana AG Jeff Landry attended. The previous Tuesday, Landry released a report fear-mongering about libraries distributing "pornography." He singled out nine specific LG…

Global Research News (2023-02-14). Selected Articles: Ukraine: The Performance and the Reality. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca By The San Remo Festival will be remembered as the "Festival of the two Presidents": the President of the Italian Republic Mattarella at the opening and …

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-14). Thursday 2/16: Free CWA NABET Journalist & Political Prisoner Mumia: An Injury To One Is An Injury To All. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 NorthPoint St | San Francisco, CA | March to Harry Bridges Plaza next to Ferry Building…

infobrics (2023-02-14). China Gives Russian Studies High Grades in New Overseas Scholarship Drive. infobrics.org Science, business, language are priority Russian subjects in government-led talent push…

infobrics (2023-02-14). Russian Companies Target the Chinese Market. infobrics.org Currently, Moscow prioritizes the strengthening of relations with Beijing, which is reflected not only in political relations but also in the economy, especially in energy cooperation…

infobrics (2023-02-14). Milestone for Russia's Zarubino Port as Ship with 10,000 Tons of Corn Leaves for China. infobrics.org The first ship loaded with 10,000 tons of Russian corn left Russia's Zarubino Port and will arrive in the Port of Qingdao in East China's Shandong Province within days, the Global Times learned…

infobrics (2023-02-14). Lula Wants to Replace Economist with Dilma in the BRICS Bank. infobrics.org President Lula seeks to replace economist Marcos Troyjo with former president Dilma Rousseff in charge of Banco do Brics. The change should take effect before Lula's trip to China, scheduled for March…

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-14). Sunday 2/26: Advice for a Happy Life. indybay.org 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Irwin Jerome (2023-02-14). Biden's Role in Ukraine War Under Scrutiny After Nord Stream Sabotage Claim. globalresearch.ca

Isaac Nellist (2023-02-14). Rideshare drivers say action needed for driver safety. greenleft.org.au The Rideshare Drivers Network called for action on safety after Uber driver Scott Cabrie was killed in Queensland, allegedly by a passenger. Isaac Nellist reports.

It's Going Down (2023-02-14). This Is America #181: Interview with Vishal Singh on Growing Gender Fascist Attacks; Roundup of Resistance to Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This Is America, February 13th, 2023. On today's episode, first we speak with antifascist journalist Vishal Singh, about being kicked off of Twitter, covering the far-Right in Southern California, and how Trump is rushing to double-down on anti-trans hatred. We then switch to our discussion, where we unpack recent attacks by Florida Governor,…

Jefferey Jaxen (2023-02-14). Court Dismisses Case Against Dr. Peter McCullough: 'This is a strong victory for freedom of speech'. globalresearch.ca

Jim Miles (2023-02-14). "Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts": Feminism Inter/Nationalism and Palestine. globalresearch.ca

Julian Rose (2023-02-14). Engineering a Cult of Chaos to Undermine Rational Thinking. globalresearch.ca

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-14). Reparations United 2023 Unity Tour – Sacramento – The Mission, the Mandate, the Method. indybay.org Laying the Foundation For Local Reparations: A Guide for Providing National Symmetry for Local Reparation Efforts by Kamm Howard…

Kim Petersen (2023-02-14). Russia Is Taking on All of NATO Plus Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Labor Video Project (2023-02-14). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

Labor Video Project (2023-02-14). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.

Larry Johnson (2023-02-14). Sy Hersh Speaks and NATO Warns of Escalation in the War in Ukraine? sonar21.com Let me start with the good news and then I will turn to the darker stuff. Sy decided to give an interview to the War Nerd podcast. War Nerd is…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-14). The Biden Administration's Balloon Theater. sonar21.com What the hell is going on? We have lived for years with only rare sightings of UFOs and now they are seemingly everywhere. And no, Stephen Speilberg is not making…

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-14). Music, Art and Poetry at Twitter Offices Invite Elon Musk to Go to Mars. indybay.org Poetry, art and concert to "Put Musk on Autopilot to Mars" wakes up quiet Market Street week-end morning.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-02-14). Take Action To Demand Justice For Our Political Prisoners. popularresistance.org This week, Clearing the FOG speaks with two advocates for the freedom of political prisoners Mumia Abu-Jamal and Leonard Peltier. Mumia Abu-Jamal is waiting to hear if Judge Lucretia Clemons will grant a new hearing on his case that includes new evidence of corruption in the legal process that led to his false conviction. On February 16, port workers will strike on the West Coast in support of an international day of action in for Mumia. Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio talks about his case and the carceral state. Leonard Peltier has now served almost 50 years in prison on a murder charge involving FBI agents. Col…

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center (2023-02-14). Saturday 3/4: Gee's Bend Quilters on Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series. indybay.org Oakland Marriott Hotel | 1001 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94607…

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-14). In 'War on Palestinians,' Israel 'legalises' Colonial Squatter Outposts in Palestine, causing further Irritation in Washington. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitors ) — Israel has "legalised" nine colonial outposts in the occupied West Bank, turning them into official settlements. The decision, which is said to be the first legalisation of such outposts by the Israeli government since 2012, has caused further irritation in Washington. According to Axios, in addition to the legalisation …

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-14). Police Terror — Racist Arrow Tip Launched Against All Workers. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Consumer Health: Cancer education at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Saturday, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, which is a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and promote action to create a cancer-free world. This is a good time to learn more about cancer education at Mayo Clinic. Patients with cancer who come to Mayo Clinic benefit from the knowledge of Mayo Clinic's specialists and the integrated approach to treating each patient. Mayo Clinic's approach to medical care means that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). World Cancer Day wish from a Mayo Clinic oncologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer affects people worldwide, regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status. That's why Mayo Clinic joins the Union for International Cancer Control and other global organizations on World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, to close the gap and reduce inequities in cancer care. Many marginalized groups and disadvantaged populations worldwide often have limited access to preventive measures, early detection and treatment, which leads to higher mortality rates. And they are often not represented in research and clinical trials. "My hope…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Science Saturday: Cross-laboratory collaboration accelerates gold-standard SRA testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, where teamwork powers innovation, a cross-laboratory collaboration has enabled implementation of a cutting-edge, gold standard test for a life-threatening condition known as HIT, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The test, a serotonin release assay (SRA), uses the expertise and technologies of the Special Coagulation Laboratory (SCL) and Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CMSL) to guide physicians on making an accurate diagnosis of HIT, which is an important first step in choosing the best blood…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI myths and facts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my mid-60s, I have been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection for the first time ever. I was surprised to find out that I don't need antibiotics because I don't have any symptoms. There's a lot of conflicting information online about UTIs, like whether every infection needs to be treated and if sex causes an infection. Can you help me distinguish between UTI myth and fact? ANSWER: Urinary tract infections,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Congenital heart disease and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in newborns worldwide. While babies born with this condition are living longer and healthier lives, some may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Dr. Katia Bravo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the risks that pregnancy poses for those diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zCTF-bl9I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). As cancer deaths decline, access to care remains a challenge in some communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., but the number of people dying from cancer continues to decline. In the last three decades, the overall rate of death from cancer has decreased 33%. Data reported recently for 2019 and 2020 shows the trend continues. The decline, according to various reports, is attributed to increased awareness around prevention, screening, early diagnosis and treatment of more common cancers. Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D, deputy director of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Black History Month: Dr. Alyx Porter on shaping the future generation of physicians. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Alyx Porter Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Mayo Clinic's Dr. Alyx Porter,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Postpartum depression is more than baby blues. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more severe. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying irritability and feeling overwhelmed. Prompt treatment is important, and Mayo Clinic experts say it works. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WhmJuesp9ck Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Health disparities in preventive screenings for African Americans. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org BARRON, Wis. — Preventive health screenings are important for everyone, yet these simple and routine things are not readily available to some. Nothing in life is perfect, medicine included. The health care system has not figured out a way to screen for every illness or cancer, but it does offer great screening tools for some. Things like pap smears, mammograms, colon cancer screenings and vaccines save lives every day. "As a family physician, I come…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). What's National Wear Red Day? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Wear Red Day is an annual event held each first Friday of February, dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women. It's the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. That's why it's crucial for women to take charge and be proactive in their heart health. Women with heart disease more often have delayed or missed misdiagnoses biases, insufficient research, and symptoms and risk factors that are different than men. "There…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. "Many health conditions have a genetic link," says Breanna Mitchell, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. "Genetic testing can help you and your health care…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

No to Israeli Dictatorship (2023-02-14). Demo Demands on Crissy Field. indybay.org The Golden Gate Bridge at their back, demonstrators on San Francisco's Crissy Field posed for photos as wind blew around banners, flags and signs reading "No to Israeli Dictatorship" and calling the current leadership corrupt.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-14). China Says US Has Sent Over 10 High-Altitude Balloons Illegally Into Chinese Airspace Since Last Year. orinocotribune.com

Peter Boyle (2023-02-14). 19 years on — still no justice for TJ Hickey. greenleft.org.au Auntie Gail Hickey, her family and supporters marched through Redfern to demand justice for TJ, 19 years since the 17-year-old Kamilaroi youth TJ Hickey died after being impaled on a fence while being pursued by two NSW police vehicles. Peter Boyle reports.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-14). México_Gustavo Esteva: Homenaje a Catherine Walsh. indybay.org

repost (2023-02-14). Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiWarSoWhite. indybay.org I'm looking at this Rage Against The War Machine rally that is being organized by the Libertarian Party and I am genuinely confused about how folks on the left are involved in this at all.

Revolution Books (2023-02-14). Saturday 2/11: Giant Used Book Sale Part 2, Support Revcoms $100K Fund Drive. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

Richard S. Dunn (2023-02-14). Israeli Security Forces Carry Out Massacre in Jenin, Palestine. covertactionmagazine.com On the morning of January 26, 2023, Israeli security forces massacred at least nine Palestinians in Jenin, among them a 61-year-old woman; Jenin is located in the north hills of the West Bank, Occupied Palestine. Medical attention was severely delayed because of the presence of security force snipers, and the targeting of hospitals and makeshift …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-14). Polish president, DM meet with Ukrainian tank crews training on German tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformFebruary 13, 2023 Duda, B≈Çaszczak meet with Ukrainian tank crew members undergoing training in President of Poland Andrzej Duda and Minister of National Defence of Poland Mariusz B≈Çaszczak have visited a tank training ground in ≈öwiƒôtoszów and met with the Ukrainian tank crew members, who are undergoing training on Leopard 2 tanks there, and their …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-14). Stoltenberg: NATO allies prepared to provide combat aircraft for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformFebruary 13, 2023 Stoltenberg: NATO allies may send warplanes to Ukraine so that country can defend itself NATO…may send warplanes to Ukraine so that the country can defend itself. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at a press conference ahead of the two-day meeting of NATO Defense Ministers…. "So first, I think we need …

Staff (2023-02-14). Seis historias de amor y un verso (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cada 14 de febrero se convierte en oportunidad para mostrar, con más esmero que de costumbre, nuestros sentimientos por los seres queridos. Por ello, este año Cubadebate convocó a sus lectores a que enviaran sus historias de amor a nuestra redacción. Llegaron muchas. Tristes, variadas y pintorescas, como las múltiples facetas de las relaciones. En este trabajo compartimos algunas de ellas.

Staff (2023-02-14). EEUU: Varios heridos en tiroteo en un campus de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan. cubadebate.cu Varias personas resultaron heridas este lunes debido a disparos realizados en el campus de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, informó la policía de la escuela. La policía de la universidad señaló en Twitter que parecía haber un solo sospechoso, descrito como un "hombre de baja estatura con una máscara" y que seguía prófugo.

Staff (2023-02-14). "Hacer nuestra" la atención a la dinámica demográfica. cubadebate.cu En muchos lugares existe "falta de atención, más allá de la ausencia de recursos, y son temas extremadamente sensibles", aseguró este lunes el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, durante la reunión de la comisión gubernamental para la atención a la dinámica demográfica. Se trata de un asunto de especial interés para el país y el cual cuenta con una comisión gubernamental para su atención.

Staff (2023-02-14). Inteligencia Artificial: El bienestar posible. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo en la mañana de este lunes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, un encuentro con miembros de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba (ACC), quienes reflexionaron en torno a "La Inteligencia Artificial dentro de la transformación digital para el desarrollo".

Staff (2023-02-14). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia este 13 de febrero (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hoy comenzamos la semana con un amplio recorrido informativo en el que priorizamos declaraciones sobre la explosión esta mañana en el hotel Caribbean, de La Habana, La XXXI Feria Internacional de Libro de esta capital, así como el mensaje del pelotero Rayco Santos sobre la actuación cubana en la Serie del Caribe Gran Caracas 2023. Esto y mucho más en Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-02-14). Pablo Neruda murió envenenado, afirma familia del poeta. cubadebate.cu El poeta chileno Pablo Neruda murió "envenenado" 12 días después del golpe militar de Augusto Pinochet, aseguró este lunes un sobrino del premio Nobel, a dos días de que se conozca el informe elaborado por peritos internacionales. "Sabemos ahora que el 'clostridium botulinum' no tendría por qué haber estado en la osamenta de Neruda. øQué quiere decir esto? Que Neruda fue asesinado, hubo intervención en el año 1973 por agentes del Estado".

Staff (2023-02-14). Pinareña Lisandra Ordaz asegura liderazgo en Nacional de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu La pinareña Lisandra Ordaz acordó hoy rápidas tablas, pero mantuvo la diferencia que le asegura de momento el liderazgo solitario del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023. Ordaz apenas anotó nueve movidas de una Defensa Eslava frente a la santiaguera Oleiny Linares, desenlace ajustado a lo que habitualmente ha sucedido durante sus cruces en estos clásicos.

Staff (2023-02-14). Recibe Díaz-Canel delegación que encabeza misión oficial y empresarial argelina. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República envió un cálido saludo al Presidente de la República Argelina Democrática y Popular, Abdelmajid Tebboune, y a su primer ministro, Aiman Benabderrahmane.

Staff (2023-02-14). Se restablece el servicio eléctrico en todas las provincias afectadas. cubadebate.cu Al filo de las nueve de esta noche se ha logrado restablecer el servicio eléctrico para todas las provincias desde Ciego de àÅvila hasta Guantánamo que se hallaban afectadas por la falla de la línea de 220kV, lo cual conllevó a la desconexión de estos territorios del SEN. De acuerdo con una nota divulgada por la Unión Nacional Eléctrica la causa que conllevó a la falla en la línea de 220kV fue una quema de caña que había en la zona.

Staff (2023-02-14). President Maduro Appoints Celsa Bautista as Minister for Penitentiary Service. orinocotribune.com

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-02-14). Saturday 3/18: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Debt, by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

Sue Bolton (2023-02-14). Robodebt fiasco reveals Centrelink workers opposed it. greenleft.org.au The Robodebt royal commission has revealed that lower level Centrelink workers were telling their bosses that the system was wrong and cruel. They were not listened to, writes Sue Bolton.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Presidente de Argentina designa nuevo jefe de gabinete. telesurtv.net La designación se da en el contexto de la reunión interna de la coalición de Gobierno, en el preámbulo de las elecciones nacionales de finales de este año.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Revelan vínculos entre el Gobierno ecuatoriano y mafia albanesa. telesurtv.net Ha sido como parte de la investigación del caso El Gran Padrino en la cual estarían involucrados altos cargos del actual Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Ejército israelí lanza ataques aéreos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Israel justificó que los ataques se lanzaron "en respuesta al lanzamiento de cohetes del sábado desde Gaza hacia Israel".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). ONU pide pasar a fase recuperativa tras terremoto en Siria. telesurtv.net El número combinado de muertos se acercaba a los 36.000 en Türkiye y en Siria de acuerdo a autoridades de ambos países.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Asciende a más de 36.000 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com Algunas personas han sido rescatadas tras más de 160 horas de haber quedado bajo los escombros el pasado lunes.

teleSUR, HIM, JGN (2023-02-14). Conozca ventajas de la radio sobre otros medios de comunicación. telesurtv.net La invención de la radio se le atribuye al italiano Guillermo Marconi, quien logró propagar las señales sonoras en 1896 hasta 20 kilómetros de distancia.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-14). Bolivia muestra menos casos de Covid-19 por séptima semana seguida. telesurtv.net Según el ministro se detectaron 1.417 nuevos casos, lo que representa una reducción del 35 por ciento, con 774 casos menos que la pasada semana.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-14). Presidente Maduro envía condolencias a su homólogo sirio por sismo. telesurtv.net El presidente Al-Assad agradeció la ayuda humanitaria enviada por parte de la nación latinoamericana.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-14). Incendios forestales en Chile dejan 425.921 hectáreas afectadas. telesurtv.net Tras más de una semana de lucha contra los fuegos continúan activos 302 incendios en el centro y sur del país y 82 se siguen combatiendo.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-14). Registran explosión en hotel Caribbean de La Habana, Cuba. telesurtv.net En la explosión se reportó un trabajador lesionado con quemaduras, pero su vida no corre peligro.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). China denuncia violación de espacio aéreo por globos de EE.UU. telesurtv.net "No es nada raro que globos de Estados Unidos entren ilegalmente en el espacio aéreo de otro país", afirmó el portavoz del Ministerio de Exteriores chino, Wang Wenbin.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). China renueva llamado a EE.UU. para que levante sanciones a Siria. telesurtv.net Esta política ha debilitado enormemente la capacidad de Damasco para hacer frente a los desastres, explicó el vocero de la cancillería china.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Miles de personas protestan en Jerusalén contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Cerca de 100.000 israelíes salieron a las calles en Jerusalén, enarbolando banderas, haciendo sonar bocinas y coreando "democracia" y "no a la dictadura".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Colombia y el ELN inician segunda fase de diálogos en México. telesurtv.net En el evento desarrollado en la Ciudad de México, las delegaciones del Gobierno colombiano y el ELN fueron recibidas por el canciller Marcelo Ebrard.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Revelan décadas de abuso en la Iglesia católica en Portugal. telesurtv.net Una comisión independiente en Portugal estima que hay más de 4.800 niños víctimas de abuso por la Iglesia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Ejercito ruso libera la ciudad de Krásnaya Gorá en Donetsk. telesurtv.net Según el mando ruso, las fuerzas ucranianas perdieron en esta dirección "más de 150 militares, cuatro blindados de combate, seis automóviles y dos obuses D-30" de fabricación soviética.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-14). Diputados alcanzan consenso para elegir nueva Corte de Honduras. telesurtv.net El Congreso Nacional subrayó a través de un comunicado el pasado 12 de febrero que los exmagistrados de la Corte Suprema de Justicia, ya no eran autoridad del Estado.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-14). Israel asesina a un palestino y detiene a 17 en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La cifra de palestinos asesinados por las fuerzas israelíes desde principios de 2023 asciende a 48.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-14). Presidente de Ecuador no comparece ante la Asamblea Nacional. telesurtv.net "El Ecuador sigue esperando su respuesta", puntualizó la diputada Mónica Palacios.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-14). Solicitan condenas contra 59 implicados en ataques en Brasilia. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía insistió además que los imputados "eran conscientes de que el movimiento en organización podía provocar el hecho tal como se produjo".

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-14). Continúan labores de búsqueda y rescate tras terremotos en Türkiye y Siria. twitter.com La Agencia de Gestión de Desastres y Emergencias de Türkiye precisó que casi 240.000 personas y 12.322 vehículos están desplegados en las zonas afectadas.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-02-14). Palestina condena a Israel por reconocer nuevos asentamientos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades palestinas emitieron su inconformidad ante la arbitrariedad que viola las resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad sobre las colonias en Cisjordania.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-14). Presidente sirio recibe al jefe de Asuntos Humanitarios de ONU. telesurtv.net El subsecretario general de Asuntos Humanitarios, destacó las labores desplegadas por el Gobierno sirio.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-14). Rescatan a ocho sobrevivientes más tras terremotos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Las acciones se desarrollan tras el paso de más de 160 horas de los sobrevivientes estar atrapados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Fiscalía peruana investiga muerte de manifestantes en Ayacucho. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a la Defensoría del Pueblo, al menos ocho personas murieron en Huamanga, Ayacucho debido a la represión policial.

UAWD (2023-02-14). Saturday 2/11: 1936-37 UAW Flint Sit-Down Strike: Learning From Our Stolen History. indybay.org REGISTER HERE: Zoom link | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOuupzspGN0huImEVzuuk0VVy4WB4ig0 | VIEW OUR INTERVIEW – "WHY IT'S RELEVANT TODAY" – HERE: | youtu.be/d5IbrK-E398 | SEE THE EVENT PAGE:…

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-14). 'Like the Doors of Hell Were Open': East Palestine Train Disaster Casts Toxic Cloud Over Future of OH/PA Region. unicornriot.ninja

Veterans for Peace Chapter 11, Santa Cruz (2023-02-14). Monday 2/13: David Rovics – "Songs of Social Significance" Healer Trio & Russell Brutsche. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

WSWS (2023-02-14). Australian Labor health minister lies about COVID disaster. wsws.org The Labor government defied and suppressed warnings in order to pursue a corporate profit-driven "let it rip" policy, knowing that many people would die.

WSWS (2023-02-14). "The vote was not legitimate!": Kentucky Ford workers demand fair election. wsws.org Workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant expressed disgust with the sham runoff election and support for Will Lehman's fight to transfer power to rank-and-file workers.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Sri Lankan health services "heading for total breakdown" wsws.org Sri Lanka health workers—from doctors to junior staff—have been demonstrating outside their institutions for months over worsening shortages of medicinal supplies and demanding improved facilities.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Anti-abortion zealots, federal judge conspire to ban abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The lawsuit filed in US District Court aiming to overturn FDA approval for mifepristone could effectively ban abortion for the majority of American women.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Fifteen years on: The fraud of Australian parliament's "stolen generations" apology. wsws.org This article, published on the World Socialist Web Site five years ago exposed the hypocrisy involved in the parliamentary events, such as yesterday's, hailing the anniversaries of the former Rudd Labor government's "national apology."

WSWS (2023-02-14). US Fed at the centre of financial crisis. wsws.org According to analysts at the Better Markets organisation, the Fed's policies over the past 14 years, the pumping of trillions of dollars into the financial system, mean that in many ways it is "fighting problems of its own creation."

WSWS (2023-02-14). As death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake rises, Erdoğan government seeks to cover up responsibility. wsws.org The Erdoğan government is trying to cover up this historic crime by scapegoating a few contractors in the midst of the myriad of data revealing its criminality in the earthquake disaster.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Democratic Socialists of America members in Congress join Republicans and Democrats in support of anti-Chinese "spy balloon" resolution. wsws.org The DSA's support for the "spy balloon" resolution expresses the anti-socialist and pro-imperialist character of the Democratic Party faction.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Opposition mounts in Israel to Netanyahu's fascistic government. wsws.org The right-wing layers leading the protests call for a general alliance of "democratic forces" on a capitalist, pro-austerity basis, seeking little more than a watering down of the government's plans for the judiciary and Netanyahu's removal from office.

WSWS (2023-02-14). On the 25th anniversary of the World Socialist Web Site. wsws.org Twenty-five years ago, the International Committee of the Fourth International began posting the World Socialist Web Site. In this video, WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North explains the background to the WSWS, reviews its record and contemporary significance and makes an appeal to all readers to donate to the WSWS and expand its readership.

WSWS (2023-02-14). The Berlin state election results: A vote against all parties. wsws.org It would be hard to find a previous election in Germany in which the gulf between the interests of the population and the politics of the established parties was as obvious as in the re-run of the Berlin state election last Sunday.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Australian unions ram through sell-out deal for NSW rail workers. wsws.org The RTBU-management deal will slash wages in real terms and provides only a temporary promise that jobs will not be slashed on the New Intercity Fleet.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Human rights complaints mount against Bukele's state of exception in El Salvador. wsws.org The massive scale of the roundups is comparable to those carried out by the military dictatorships in Central and South America during the 1970s and 1980s.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 30,000 nonteaching school employees in Los Angeles have given a massive strike mandate, while more than 400 tomato processing workers in Ontario are on the picket line.

WSWS (2023-02-14). More questions than answers for residents poisoned by Ohio train derailment. wsws.org Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are still seeking answers 10 days after a train derailment that sent toxic chemicals spewing into the air.

WSWS (2023-02-14). Unprecedented hospital layoffs and closures underway in US health systems. wsws.org As the world enters the fourth year of the pandemic, hospitals are being bombarded with children and adults suffering from respiratory illnesses such as RSV and the flu in addition to COVID patients.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). OMS pide 43 mdd para apoyar respuesta a los terremotos en Siria y Türkiye. t.co La cifra total de muertos en ambas naciones a causa de los terremotos registrados el 6 de febrero en la región supera los 37 mil.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-14). Amenazan a docentes británicos por realización de huelga. telesurtv.net El personal docente en huelga en disputa por el salario y las pensiones podría sufrir una reducción de sus pagas de una quinta parte si no reorganiza las conferencias canceladas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-14). Türkiye agradece ayuda internacional tras los terremotos. t.co Asimismo, el presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan se comprometió a iniciar muy pronto la reconstrucción y rehabilitación de las zonas afectadas.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-14). Relanzan programa habitacional para familias pobres brasileñas. telesurtv.net La iniciativa debe financiar hasta dos millones de viviendas en un período de tres años en beneficio de familias de bajos ingresos.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-14). Presidente de Irán inicia visita oficial a China. telesurtv.net El mandatario persa prevé subscribir varios acuerdos de colaboración y fortalecer los estrechos vínculos económicos en materia de energía, transporte, agricultura, comercio e inversiones.

teleSUR, lsl, JGN, DRL (2023-02-14). Conoce inusuales celebraciones de San Valentín en todo el mundo. telesurtv.net Existen símbolos popularmente asociados al Día de San Valentín, pero, en algunas partes del mundo, el acontecimiento se festeja de manera bastante singular.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Socorristas rescatan a otros dos jóvenes en Kahramanmarash, Türkiye. t.co El salvamento de los dos jóvenes en la ciudad de Kahramanmarash, ha sido considerado por los equipos de rescate como un milagro.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-14). Nueva Zelanda declara el estado emergencia por ciclón Gabrielle. telesurtv.net La Isla del Norte ha sufrido los embates más violentos del evento meteorológico cuyas inundaciones aislaron a varias localidades.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Accidente de tránsito deja al menos 20 muertos en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El Servicio de Policía de Sudáfrica se encuentra en el lugar del accidente para iniciar las investigaciones y dar con las causas del lamentable siniestro.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-14). Gobierno colombiano presenta su reforma al sistema de Salud. telesurtv.net La reforma al sistema de Salud es considerado una de las más importantes propuestas del gobierno de Petro enmarcada en su política de Paz Total.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-14). Tiroteo deja al menos tres muertos en una universidad de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades informaron en redes sociales que un hombre enmascarado ingresó armado en las instalaciones del plantel y abrió fuego indiscriminadamente.

Robert S. Becker (2023-02-14). Is frenzied religiosity a luxury that democracy, let alone civilized order can no longer afford? nationofchange.org Hypocrisy prize winner: a compassion-, life-inspired faith now hawks an intolerant parade of death trips Though quests for religious freedom founded the USA, many years passed before a more diverse, tolerant America formalized true religious freedom — and the protection of one's innermost beliefs. Since that endorsement assumes no one else would be impaired, nor …

Graham Peebles (2023-02-14). Mental health illness: a global tragedy by design. nationofchange.org The world we are living in, with its constant noise, demands and pressures; the destructive ideologies, divisions and unjust systems, works against such inner quiet and mental well-being.

Climate Nexus (2023-02-14). Enbridge paid millions to Minnesota police and government agencies to quell Line 3 pipeline protesters. nationofchange.org "Law enforcement is supposed to protect and serve the people. They work for Enbridge."

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…

Naomi LaChance (2023-02-14). The Corporate Campaign To Greenwash Natural Gas. levernews.com

Ullrich Mies, Felix Feistel (2023-02-14). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.

Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-02-14). Earthquake Response Turkey; Husseini on Pandemic Origins & US Biowarfare; ILWU10 For Mumia. indybay.org Pacifica's CRD: Earthquake Response in Turkey; Sam Husseini on Pandemic Origins and US Biowarfare; Union Fights for Freedom for Mumia; Death Penalty Abolitionists in Texas Speak Out…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-14). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — February 14, 2023. southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China-aided earthquake relief supplies to arrive in Syria on Wednesday. ecns.cn A chartered plane carrying China's humanitarian supplies for earthquake-hit Syria departed from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on Tuesday morning, and is expected to arrive in Damascus on Wednesday local time, according to China International Development Cooperation Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). 1 killed after 18-wheeler hits train in U.S. state of Texas. ecns.cn An 18-wheeler slammed into a train on Monday, killing the truck driver and causing derailment near Splendora, south-central U.S. state of Texas, authorities said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Ancient city run as fiefdom found in China's Shaanxi. ecns.cn An ancient site in northwest China's Shaanxi Province has been identified as the major city run as a fiefdom that dates back to the late Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC) and the early Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), according to the provincial institute of archaeology.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Ecological restoration greens barren mountains in east China. ecns.cn There is a splendid mountain located along the Yangtze River in east China's Jiangsu Province named Changshan. A vast river on the one side and lush greenery on the other form a beautiful scene. However, it's hard to imagine that the scenery was once characterized by disorderly barren mountains and serious environmental damage.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). ITTF announces updates to World Ranking Regulations. ecns.cn The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) executive board has approved changes to the ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking Regulations, with the Chinese national team still topping four categories, according to the sports body.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Xi holds talks with Iranian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi in Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Selenium-enriched foods could be used against Alzheimer's disease: study. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have recently put forward evidence for improving Alzheimer's disease (AD) with selenium-enriched foods and ingredients, according to the Institute of Microbiology under Guangdong Academy of Sciences.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). China discovers new rare-earth mineral, named after a senior Chinese mineralogist. ecns.cn China recently discovered a new rare-earth mineral in South China's Guangdong Province, which was named after a senior Chinese mineralogist Chen Yuchuan, further supporting rare-earth resources exploration in the region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). In numbers: Tibet to complete the building of 4,000 km of railway lines by 2025. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). In numbers: Tibet sees foreign trade up 14.6 pct in 2022. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Endangered toad found at 800-meter-deep cave. ecns.cn An endangered red-spotted toothed toad (Oreolalax rhodostigmatus) is found during a scientific research at a 800-meter-deep cave of Wulong Karst National Geology Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Chongqing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Rime turns Laojie Ridge into white wonderland. ecns.cn Gorgeous rime turns Laojie Ridge into white wonderland in central China's Henan Province, Feb. 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Colorful pineapple plantation base in Guangdong. ecns.cn Dubbed the sea of pineapples, a homophone for "the Baltic Sea" in Chinese, Xuwen is the largest pineapple producing area in China, with a total planting area of 23,333 hectares and annual harvest of more than 700,000 tons.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Panda plays with snowman and eats its fruit nose in NW China. ecns.cn A panda was spotted playing with a snowman, eating its bamboo arms and fruit sense organs on Monday morning at Xining Panda House in northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-14). Plum trees in full blossom across China. ecns.cn Plum trees have already started to blossom across China. In Chinese culture, the five petals of the plum blossoms symbolize happiness, good luck, longevity, and peace. The plant blooms in cold late winter and early spring. Therefore, it also stands for courage and hope.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Professor Ed Tate appointed to the GSK Chair in Chemical Biology. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Microbes that co-operate contribute more carbon emissions. imperial.ac.uk Communities of microbes that work together release more carbon dioxide than competitive communities, contributing more to climate change.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-14). Imperial to advise UN Economic and Social Council on reducing world inequalities. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has been awarded consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Juan Cole (2023-02-14). Ford Announces $3.5 Billion Next-Generation Battery Plant for its Electric Vehicles in Michigan, "to lead the EV Revolution" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Ford Motor Co.'s CEO, Jim Farley, announced on Monday, "Today @Ford is announcing a $3.5B investment to build the first automaker-backed LFP battery plant in the U.S. bringing 2,500 jobs to Michigan. Good for America and our customers! All part of our $50B+ plan to innovate & lead the EV …

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-13). Colombia's government and ELN rebels resume peace talks in Cuba. colombiareports.com Representatives from Colombia's government and guerrilla group ELN traveled to Mexico to resume peace talks. The second round of talks include negotiations about a possible ceasefire that has been promoted…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-13). Colombia's army assassinated guerrilla leader in Venezuela: reports. colombiareports.com Colombia's army assassinated guerrilla leader "Jesus Santrich" during an incursion into Venezuela in May 2021, military officials told local media. Former President Ivan Duque told local media that Santrich was…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-13). China's secretive investments in Colombia. colombiareports.com Companies controlled by China's authoritarian government have been granted critical infrastructure projects in Colombia and plan to expand their influence. The Chinese government's increased stakes in Colombia are the result…

Staff (2023-02-13). 25 Years of V-Day: Ending Gender Violence, Fighting Tentacles of Patriarchy & New "Reckoning" Memoir. democracynow.org February 14 marks the 25th anniversary of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women, gender-expansive people, girls and the planet. It is also the 10th anniversary of V-Day's One Billion Rising campaign, a call to action based on the staggering reality that one in three women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. The V-Day movement brings together activism and art to transform systems and change culture and was founded by the activist V, formerly Eve Ensler, author of the "The Vagina Monologues" and her new memoir "Reckoning." This year the One Bil…

Staff (2023-02-13). U.N. Rapporteur: Lift Sanctions on Syria to Help People Rebuild After War & Devastating Earthquakes. democracynow.org We speak with human rights expert Alena Douhan, a United Nations special rapporteur and one of several U.N. experts calling for the lifting of economic and financial sanctions against Syria in order to aid recovery efforts following last week's devastating earthquakes. "The people of Syria are currently deprived of any possibility to rebuild their country, and their country needed reconstruction before the earthquake," says Douhan.

Staff (2023-02-13). "Crisis on Top of a Crisis": Syrians Displaced by War Now Dealing with Earthquake Devastation. democracynow.org We get an update from Damascus, Syria, on last week's devastating earthquakes, as the United Nations warns the death toll in Turkey and northwest Syria will top at least 50,000. The U.N. also says the earthquake rescue phase is "coming to a close" and that efforts are expected to turn to providing shelter, food and care to survivors. Millions have been left homeless by the deadly quakes that struck the region, which includes the Syrian city of Aleppo, last week. Syrian refugees who were displaced by the war in Syria that began 12 years ago now face a compounded humanitarian crisis. The situation…

Staff (2023-02-13). Headlines for February 13, 2023. democracynow.org Earthquake Death Toll Tops 36,000 as U.N. Admits Failure in Delivering Aid to War-Torn Syria, Mass Protests Continue Amid Netanyahu Attack on Courts; Israel Announces More Illegal Settlements, U.S. Launches Somalia Airstrike, Killing 12 al-Shabab Fighters, According to Pentagon, U.S. Shoots Down 3 More Unidentified Objects Over North America, Lula and Biden Talk Political Violence, Climate Crisis on Lula's 1st U.S. Visit After Inauguration, NC Police Bodycam Shows Cops Tasering Unarmed Black Man with Heart Problems Before Death, 250,000 March in Madrid to Oppose Dismantling of Public Healthcare System, Scho…

Mickey Z. (2023-02-13). Reminder: The Greatest Generation‚Ñ¢ Deliberately Bombed Civilians. dissidentvoice.org Marshal Arthur Harris, the director of England's Bomber Command decided, in mid-1941, to abandon the illusion of surgical strikes. Harris, nicknamed "Bomber," mastered the ins and outs of committing war crimes from his insidious instructor, Winston Churchill. The year was 1919. The Royal Air Force asked Churchill for permission to use chemical weapons "against recalcitrant …

Paul Haeder (2023-02-13). What's It All About, Alfie? dissidentvoice.org Set in postwar London, Alfie features Michael Caine as a chauffeur bent on promiscuity. After impregnating his girlfriend he takes off on vacation. He continues his life of womanizing, but he can't hide forever. A misfortune strikes and Alfie is forced to face the product of his ways. This not the crux of the question, …

John Rachel (2023-02-13). An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy. dissidentvoice.org Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Matthew Hoh for his current thoughts. We focus on the realities of the international power struggle unfolding in real time, specifically addressing the role of the U.S. in the tensions and its capacity to reduce them. …

Tamara Nassar (2023-02-13). Palestinian man, child latest victims of Israeli violence. electronicintifada.net Mentally ill driver who killed three Israelis may have been extrajudicially executed.

_____ (2023-02-13). Corruption and Weakness, What's Behind Washington's Love of Nuclear Brinkmanship. journal-neo.org It is a mystery for "educated Americans" as to why a "liberal" president would risk nuclear war. Biden's domestic policies certainly oppose tyranny and Naziism, brought to America by Trump and his army of hillbilly miscreants. He has cut taxes to workers and middle class and worked to undo some of Trump's insane policies regarding …

_____ (2023-02-13). Lloyd Austin visits the Philippines again. journal-neo.org The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's visit to the Philippines in early February further demonstrates the growing importance of the country in Washington's escalating struggle with Beijing for influence in the Southeast Asian subregion. This isn't the first time The New Eastern Outlook is examining the reasons for the special attention of both actors …

_____ (2023-02-13). Seoul is being sucked into the American vortex. journal-neo.org Given that the story about "arms supplies to Russia from the DPRK" has been gaining ground, the author has repeatedly stated that Seoul is the main target of this hysteria that serves as another justification for the ROK's increased involvement in the plans of the US and its allies against Russia's national interests. This strategy …

_____ (2023-02-13). Endgame for Ukraine: America vs America. strategic-culture.org Bill Burns travelled (in secret) in mid-January to meet Zelensky. Was it to prepare Zelensky for a shift in the American stance? | Hysterics at the Chinese balloon overflying the U.S. — taken to volume 11 — through scrambling a hush-hush Raptor jet (F-22) to 'pop' it, and then bally-hooing the 'pop' as Raptor's first ever 'air-to-air kill', may be a source for quiet derision around the world, yet paradoxically this seemingly trivial event may cast a long shadow over the U.S. war-timetable for Ukraine. | For it is the U.S. political calendar that may yet determine what happens next in Ukraine — f…

_____ (2023-02-13). The Leopard's Tale: U.S. Weapons Makers on a Marketing Spree. strategic-culture.org At the height of the media frenzy, January 19-24, over Germany not serving empire by hustling its Leopard tanks off to Ukraine and permitting the 15 countries that have them to do so also, commander Richardson acknowledged that Washington had requested nine Latin American countries to donate their Soviet-era Russian weapons to Kiev, so Telesur reported, January 20.

Alejandra Garcia, Resumen English. (2023-02-13). Cuba And Mexico Strengthen Ties Of Friendship With Visit Of Díaz-Canel. popularresistance.org Cuba and Mexico continued to strengthen their ties of brotherhood Saturday, as the president of the Caribbean island, Miguel Díaz-Canel, received from the hands of his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest decoration awarded to a foreign head of state. The act, which took place during the visit of the Cuban leader to the State of Campeche, represents a new seal to a close bilateral relationship that goes beyond the symbolic. | Since his arrival to power in 2018, López Obrador has been recovering the traditional harmony between Mexico Havana, tha…

Alejandra Garcia, Resumen (2023-02-13). Cuba and Mexico Strengthen Ties of Friendship with the Visit of Díaz-Canel to Campeche. popularresistance.org Cuba and Mexico continued to strengthen their ties of brotherhood. Saturday, as the president of the Caribbean island, Miguel Díaz-Canel, received from the hands of his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest decoration awarded to a foreign head of state. The act, which took place during the visit of the Cuban leader to the State of Campeche, represents a new seal to a close bilateral relationship that goes beyond the symbolic.

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-02-13). øEl dólar como arma y el yuan como opción? globalizacion.ca Actualmente existen alrededor de 180 monedas nacionales, pero solo unas pocas se utilizan ampliamente para transacciones internacionales, como facturación, pago de importaciones, reserva de valor, emisión de deuda o inversión en el extranjero. Estas monedas son el dólar estadounidense, el…

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Biden's Right: His Word Means Nothing. americanthinker.com "I give you my word as a Biden" just means that whatever is said next is almost certainly untrue.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Chinese Intellectual Property Theft is Nothing New. americanthinker.com It's infinitely more sophisticated now, but Chinese researchers have long viewed our property as their property.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Politicization of Medicine Is Merely a Symptom of Our Culture's Disease. americanthinker.com The deeper and more perilous cultural decay, if left untreated, could be life-threatening to our republic.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). So many people recently 'died suddenly' — What's going on? americanthinker.com Where are the 3-letter health agencies? Why haven't the FDA, NIH, or CDC offered their own data to refute this alleged increase in sudden deaths?>

americanthinker (2023-02-13). The Debate over the Origins of the War in Ukraine. americanthinker.com Who started this one? The Russians, or everyone else?>

americanthinker (2023-02-13). The GOP will win by making voting harder for everyone. americanthinker.com Here's hoping the new House crop of firebrands can blow some smoke down the Democrat chimney and suffocate their efforts to steal the next election…

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Actor Idris Elba suffers backlash for rejecting 'black actor' label. americanthinker.com An actor wants to be known for his acting excellence, not his group identity, and sure enough, he gets the leftist wokester pile-on.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). At Burisma, Hunter Biden traded on the family name to help a Serbian who wanted to run the United Nations. americanthinker.com Hunter Biden turned to Biden's former 'national security advisor' Colin Kahl for help in getting a Serbian associate he knew from his Burisma days a crucial meeting to advance his bid for the United Nations secretary-generalship.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Democrats will try everything except what works. americanthinker.com New York voters, who repeatedly vote for the very Democrats who are ruining their state, continue to do so when they arrive in Florida, Texas, and Georgia.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Faced with rising oil prices, Japan returns to nuclear sanity. americanthinker.com Any nation that cares about the economy and the environment should do the same.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Hey School Superintendent — do you know where your kids are? americanthinker.com Schoolteachers getting pink slips — a new aspect to "go woke, go broke."

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Is China getting too big for its britches in the South China Sea? americanthinker.com A Chinese laser attack that temporarily blinded Philippine coast guard sailors in the South China Sea ought to be a wakeup call.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). KJP's latest train wreck: Can't explain NORAD and calls our cold neighbor to the north 'Canadia'. americanthinker.com Maybe, just maybe, she is put out in front of the public to normalize the sort of incoherence we get from her boss on a regular basis.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Mitch McConnell has worse unfavorability rating than George Santos. americanthinker.com Santos holds an 11% less negativity rating than the leader of the GOP Senate.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Our corrupt bureaucracy and complicit media sure have their priorities screwed up. americanthinker.com They target parents. They target Catholics. They target people who are pro-life, they target tea party members, and they target anyone surrounding Trump.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Super Bowl ad causes creator of The Daily Show to lose it talking about Greg Gutfeld's late night triumph. americanthinker.com You can tell that the progs who have monopolized late night comedy are scared out of their wits by the triumph of Gutfeld!

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Taking the conservative fight to the culture: 'You can't have it both ways.'. americanthinker.com A brave restaurateur's strong words for people who claim conservative values but still watched the Super Bowl.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). The needle and the damage done. americanthinker.com COVID vaccinations seem to be making the patients more vulnerable to catching COVID than they would be otherwise.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). The problem with ranked-choice voting. americanthinker.com Ranked choice voting is the answer to a question only a bureaucrat would even think to ask.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). The State Department helped defund conservative websites. americanthinker.com Think about that: The government used your money to silence your politics.

americanthinker (2023-02-13). Why Biden infringes on the right to bear arms. americanthinker.com The Left dictates Biden's gun policy agenda.

Amira Jarmakani (2023-02-13). From Palestine to US Prisons, Radical Love Can Guide Our Fight for Liberation. truthout.org What will your conversation heart say this Valentine's Day? Will it replicate the possessive politics of modern heteronormative love — summed up by phrases like "be mine" — or will it communicate the idea that love is always political, and that the greatest act of love is to work toward collective liberation? Cornel West famously said that "justice is what love looks like in public… |

Amy Goodman (2023-02-13). UN Warns Earthquake Deaths Could Top 50,000 Amid Urgent Calls for Aid. truthout.org We get an update from Damascus, Syria, on last week's devastating earthquakes, as the United Nations warns the death toll in Turkey and northwest Syria will top at least 50,000. The U.N. also says the earthquake rescue phase is "coming to a close" and that efforts are expected to turn to providing shelter, food and care to survivors. Millions have been left homeless by the deadly quakes that… |

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-13). Lula's Condemnation of Russia in His Joint Statement with Biden Disqualifies Him as a Mediator. globalresearch.ca

Ann Brown (2023-02-13). Spill Raises $2.7 Million To Grow Twitter Alternative: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com The takeover of Twitter by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in October 2022 caused an exodus of many notables on Black Twitter. But there were very few alternative social media platforms for them to find a new home. Spill, a new Black-owned platform, is hoping to become the Twitter alternative. Two former Twitter employees launched the new app in …

Ann Brown (2023-02-13). Top Democrat Jim Clyburn Suggests First DNC Primary Was Moved for Biden's Advantage. moguldom.com On Dec. 2, 2022, the Democrats voted to make South Carolina, not Iowa, the first primary state on the presidential nominating calendar. This will start in 2024. And, according to top Democrat and longtime President Biden supporter Congressman Jim Clyburn, the move was made to his home state for Biden's advantage. The Dems' decision came after …

Ann Brown (2023-02-13). De La Soul's Trugoy the Dove Passes Away At 54, Had Prior Congestive Heart Issues. moguldom.com Hip-hop has lost one of its innovators. David "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur, one-third of the groundbreaking trio De La Soul, died on Feb. 12. He was 54. The cause of death was not disclosed, but he had been open about his battle with congestive heart failure. Trugoy, who hailed from Long Island, New York, was also …

Anna Moody (2023-02-13). Open justice, Northern Ireland Protocol and protest rights: The Weekly Round Up. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news | The Public Order Bill has concluded its Report Stage in the House of Lords and is now due to return to the House of Commons. The Peers

Anonymous Contributor (2023-02-13). Antifascists Remove and Burn Neo-Nazi Flyers Targeting Lakeland, FL Community. itsgoingdown.org Report on antifascist clean-up of the Lakeland, Florida neighborhood, after neo-Nazis dropped flyers. On the 11th of February, the neo-Nazi group the Goyim Defense League (GDL), threw trash propaganda onto people's lawns and driveways in Lakeland, FL. The fliers were in bags weighted with corn and with rat food pellets, similar to incidents of KKK…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Commander Of Chechen 'Akhmat' Unit Survived Assassination Attempt With Poisoned Letter. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 13, head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov claimed that his assistant, commander of the Akhmat special forces unit and deputy commander of the 2nd army corps Apty Alaudinov was poisoned and is now in the hospital. | The incident took place on February 8. The Chechen General received an envelop sent by unknown persons which contained an unknown poisonous substance. | Alaudinov felt a specific smell and took precautions in time. Everyone who took the envelope, cleaned their h…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Enough Is Enough: German, Austrian Rescuers Stopped Operations In Turkey. southfront.org Illustrative Image | While the death toll as a result of the earthquake in Turkey has already exceeded 31 thousand, and the work on the rescue of people who miraculously survived under rubble is still ongoing, rescue crews from Austria and Germany decided to suspend search and rescue operations for safety reasons. | Cases of looting, as well as clashes of criminal groups have become more frequent in the regions heavily damaged by the disaster, which were also not the most prosperous before the earthquake. There are prob…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). First Batch Of US Bradley Fighting Vehicles For Ukrainian Military Came To Germany. southfront.org Loading of the US Bradley infantry fighting vehicles intended for transfer to Ukraine on the US ARC Integrity in North Charleston, 01/25/2023 Oz Suguitan / US Army Transport Command | At night, the first batch of US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destined for Ukraine arrived in Europe. The cargo ship ARC Integrity on board moored in the port of the German city of Bremerhaven on the North Sea coast. | In total, more than 60 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, an unnamed number of AN / TWQ-1 Avenger mobile air d…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). German Citizens Dissatisfied With Their Government's Irresponsible Stance. southfront.org Illustrative ImageMore than 250,000 people sign a petition asking Berlin to stop sending weapons to Ukraine. | Written by European citizens express their dissatisfaction with the irresponsible policy of supporting Kiev. In a recent online petition, a quarter of a million people called for an end to the aid to Ukraine. Indeed, the desire for…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). "Get The Hell Out Of There" &#1 ; Ohio's Apocalyptic Chemical Disaster Rages On. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by 'BlueApples'. Originally published on ZeroHedge | While the US government is dispensing millions of dollars in resources to treat balloons as an existential crisis, a small town in Ohio finds itself engulfed in what actually looks like the apocalypse. Perhaps by design, all of the drama surrounding violations of US airspace by Chinese spy initiatives has done well to keep what is becoming one of the worst environmental disasters in recent memory from getting any headline…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). "Get The Hell Out Of There" — Ohio's Apocalyptic Chemical Disaster Rages On. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by 'BlueApples'. Originally published on ZeroHedge | While the US government is dispensing millions of dollars in resources to treat balloons as an existential crisis, a small town in Ohio finds itself engulfed in what actually looks like the apocalypse. Perhaps by design, all of the drama surrounding violations of US airspace by Chinese spy initiatives has done well to keep what is becoming one of the worst environmental disasters in recent memory from getting any headline…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). In Video: Motivational Training In Ukrainian Army. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Ukrainian servicemen shared new videos showing how Ukrainian commanders support the morale of Ukrainian soldiers. Staged executions of the AFU servicemen occur as often as their murders by their own comrades if they refused to fight or fled from their positions. | The first video shows Ukrainian servicemen with their hands tied and eyes closed kneeling. Their "brothers in arms" ask who will die first, and then shoot one of the soldiers at point-blank range, apparently with a blank cartridge.

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). In Video: Ukrainian Crews Began Training On US Abrams Tanks. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Military Situation In Donbass On February 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian-led forces advanced west of Blahodatne and cut off the Bakhmut northern road; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU contin…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Military Situation In Iraq On February 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | A high-level security delegation headed by General Abdul Amir Yarallah, Chief of Staff of the Army and General Qais Al-Mohammadavi, Deputy Commander of the Joint Operations Headquarters and Qasim Al-Mohammadi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Iraqi Army arrived in Erbil to investigate the increase of security and military cooperation between the forces of the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Region; | Six ISIS members were killed by the Iraqi Army airstrikes in…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On February 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Military Situation In Syria On February 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 13, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Latakia region in the past 24 hours; | More than 4,600 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 31,500 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | On February 13, the Russian Military Police and Turkish forces conducted a join…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). U.S. Recruited Dozens Of Jihadist To Commit Terrorist Attacks In Russia, CIS. southfront.org Illustrative Image | On February 13, the press bureau of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) revealed that the United States is recruiting jihadist mercenaries to commit terrorist attacks on the territory of Russia and in the CIS countries. | The militants are recruited from among terrorist groups. At least 60 experienced terrorists are already training at the At-Tanf base in Syria. At this base, as well as in the border areas of Jordan, the CIA has been training militants for more t…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). US Escalating Its WW3 Brinkmanship By Directing Kiev Regime's HIMARS Strikes. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-13). Zelensky Left Europe Without Any Fighter Jets Or Further Guarantees. southfront.org Illustrative ImageMacron's peace conference proposal is a sham. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelens ≠ky was treated like a hero when visiting Brussels on February 9. Although he received endless adulation, his lobbying to EU leaders for further military support mostly fell on deaf ears despite making an impassioned, but disingenuous plea that Ukraine is defending Europe's eastern borders. | Zelensky visited London and Paris on hi…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-13). Kiev Loses On Donbass Battlefield, US Prepares Terrorist Attacks In Russia. southfront.org |

Anthony Donovan, Popular Resistance. (2023-02-13). The Golden Rule Peace Boat And The Kings Bay Plowshares Seven. popularresistance.org On Friday, February 7th, the Golden Rule peace boat gently sailed over sacred whale breeding grounds, with an ever respectful sense of protection to our beautiful fellow creatures, then bravely showed its sails entering St. Mary's River of the historic town of St. Mary's which joins the beautiful, yet ominous entrance of the East River. Along the East River exists the most deadly concentration of Ohio Class nuclear weapon laden submarines on the East Coast, if not the world, the Naval Submarine Base of Kings Bay. | This base remains the most extensive single construction project ever undertaken by the U.S. Navy.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Alone and Unafraid: How to Prepare to Fight and Win the Next War. transcend.org 7 Feb 2023 – A near-peer conflict between the U.S. and China will be a nightmare in real life. Just how scary it might be is dependent on what is done now. Man is not perfect and is a reliable creature of habit, so we must prepare to win today.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Apocalypse: The End of the Current Humanoid Civilisation on Earth—Armageddon Guaranteed. transcend.org The Doomsday Clock as a universal symbol that represents the likelihood of human-made global catastrophes, in the opinion of the members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, resulting in Armageddon and the final, mortal destination of humanoids.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). (Castellano) Johan Galtung: Estudios de la Paz — Trascender los Conflictos. transcend.org 27 Enero 2023 – El maestro Galtung conversa con Eva Aladro y Joan Pedro sobre su vida y su obra dedicadas a los Estudios de la Paz.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Food Industry Exposes Five Billion People to Toxic Chemicals That Kill. transcend.org 10 Feb 2023 – The food industry continues to intensively use toxic chemicals in their products, some of them provoking heart diseases and death. Trans fat is just one of them, adding to contaminating fertilisers, pesticides, microplastics and a long etcetera.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Hi-Tech Military Weapons Breed New Danger. transcend.org 7 Feb 2023 – New Report Unpacks Dangers of Emerging Military Tech: AI Nukes, Killer Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Lethal Autonomous Weapons, Hypersonic Missiles, Cyber Battles…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). How the USA Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline. transcend.org 8 Feb 2022 – The New York Times called it a "mystery," but the United States executed a covert sea operation that was kept secret—until now.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). (Italiano) Le incertezze crescenti della scienza. transcend.org 7 Febbraio 2023 – Nell'ambito della rassegna di 'Biennale Tecnologia' organizzata dal Politecnico di Torino a novembre del 2022 una nota studiosa americana, Naomi Oreskes, ha tenuto una lezione dal titolo "Perché fidarsi della scienza?". Nella locandina di presentazione dell'evento si leggeva:…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Lift Sanctions against Syria to Lessen Sufferings from the Earthquake. transcend.org The International Movement for a Just World urges the North American, British, Australian, Canadian, Swiss and some European Union and Arab League governments to lift the unjust, immoral sanctions against Syria in order to lessen the immense sufferings of the people caused by the massive earthquake of 6 Feb 2023.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). (Português) A Ética de um Capitalismo Selvagem: A Corrupàßà£o das Americanas. transcend.org 10 fev 2023 – No Brasil, os cristà£os sà£o apenas cristà£os culturais que nà£o aprenderam nada do Jesus histórico que estava sempre do lado da vida, do pobre, do cego, do coxo e do desprezado. Por isso há tanta desigualdade social, das maiores do mundo. Porque falta sensibilidade, solidariedade, sentido humano.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Reasons (Other than Age) That Joe Biden Should Not Run again for President. transcend.org Three factors seem far more important than ageism: the advantages of an open fight for the nomination, Biden's deficit of charisma, and, most important, this President's uncritical commitment to a bellicose, imperialist foreign policy.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Rising Strong: Brené Brown on the Physics of Vulnerability and What Resilient People Have in Common. transcend.org "If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall; this is the physics of vulnerability."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Royal Commission of Inquiry: Investigating War Crimes in the Hawaiian Islands. transcend.org 30 Jan 2023 – The RCI was established by Proclamation of the Hawaiian Kingdom Council of Regency in 2019, yet there has been no coverage in either the mainstream or alternative media. Most people are not aware that the Hawaiian Islands have been under a prolonged and illegal occupation by the USA since 17 Jan 1893.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). Some Similarities in Languages. transcend.org India and France do not now have any commonalities in politics, cuisine or social behaviour, but in language one occasionally finds strange relationships.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). The FBI Paid a Violent Felon to Infiltrate Denver's Racial Justice Movement. transcend.org 7 Feb 2023 – Mickey Windecker encouraged violence, accused activist leaders of being police cooperators, and tried to draw demonstrators into elaborate stings.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). The Moral and Intellectual Disconnect between the Memories of Shoah and Today's Jewish State. transcend.org 6 Feb 2023 – Every time I hear about the Shoah or the Nazi genocide of the Jews, I can't help but make a sad and rage-filled link between it and the present day Israel — the officially Jewish State with echoes of the ideology that served as the foundation of Nazi Germany.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). The New York Times Is Orwell's Ministry of Truth. transcend.org It doesn't take a genius to realize that if all were reversed and Russia had put troops and weapons in Mexico and Canada that the United States would respond forcefully.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). The Use of Child Soldiers: Children of Conflict. transcend.org 12 Feb is the UN sponsored International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers. Forced to learn to kill instead of pursuing education, they lack the knowledge and skills needed to build their futures and of their communities. For a society, the lives destroyed could have a devastating effect on long-term stability and development.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). The Warrior (1 and 2): Yodhajiva Sutta. transcend.org "Monks, there are these five types of warriors who can be found existing in the world. Which five?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). There Are No Permanent Allies, Only Permanent Power. transcend.org 10 Feb 2023 – If we do not build left-right coalitions on issues such as militarism, health care, a living wage and union organizing, we will be impotent in the face of corporate power and the war machine.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). TRANSCEND Members February Birthdays. transcend.org We at TRANSCEND Media Service wish our distinguished members a HAPPY BIRTHDAY with many returns. We take this opportunity to thank them for all their contributions to the world and to TMS. Bless your lives! | * Richard E. Rubenstein 24 Feb 1938 –> 85 years…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-13). WATCH: Roger Waters at UN Security Council on Ukraine (Full Text). transcend.org 8 Feb 2023 – The British rock star was invited by Russia to address the Council. The Pink Floyd co-founder has been an outspoken critic of U.S. policy in Ukraine and has called for an end of arms shipments to Kiev.

Arturo Domínguez (2023-02-13). El Paso Shooter Admits to Targeting Latinos, Agrees to 90 Life Sentences. latinorebels.com On February 8, the Texas man who carried out a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019 —which left 23 people dead and 22 injured— agreed to a plea deal in a 90-count indictment and agreed to accept 90 consecutive life sentences. He also admitted to specifically targeting Latinos.

Ben Bartee (2023-02-13). Mind Control: WEF Technocrats Openly Plot to Observe and Track Human Thoughts with Implants. globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton (2023-02-13). Mexico's AMLO announces campaign against US blockade of Cuba, denounces neoliberalism. geopoliticaleconomy.com President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Mexico will lead an international movement to end the US government's "inhumane" blockade against Cuba. Praising Fidel Castro as a "visionary", AMLO denounced neoliberalism and pledged support for universal public healthcare and education.

Ben Norton (2023-02-13). Mexico's AMLO announces global campaign against US blockade of Cuba, denounces neoliberalism. geopoliticaleconomy.com President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Mexico will lead an international movement to end the US government's "inhumane" blockade against Cuba. Praising Fidel Castro as a "visionary", AMLO denounced neoliberalism and pledged support for universal public healthcare and education.

Brett Wilkins (2023-02-13). Israel Defies International Law to Legalize 9 Settler Colonies on Occupied Land. truthout.org Israel's far-right Security Cabinet on Sunday approved the immediate "legalization" of nine Jewish-only settler outposts in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem over what critics called the empty objection of benefactor the United States and in violation of international law — under which all Israeli settler colonies are illegal. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister… |

Brett Wilkins (2023-02-13). 'We're feeding the kids': Minnesota House passes universal school meals bill. nationofchange.org "We give every kid in our school a desk. There are lots of kids out there that can afford to buy a desk, but they get a desk because they go to school," said the Democratic author of the bill, pushing back against GOP means-testing canards.

Brian Giesbrecht (2023-02-13). Justin Trudeau Wants to "Disappear Unacceptable Views": Free Speech Won't Live Long After Bill C-11 Passes. globalresearch.ca

Brian Mier (2023-02-13). U.S. Lawfare and the destabilization of Latin America. mronline.org Brazil-based reporter and author Brian Mier outlines the strategy of lawfare and how it has been used in Latin America, particularly in the Lava Jato investigation.

Brian Shilhavy (2023-02-13). CDC Director Blames "Misinformation" for Reduced Vaccination Rates of Kindergartners. globalresearch.ca

Brittani Banks (2023-02-13). Chomsky and Prashad: Cuba Is Not a State Sponsor of Terrorism. independentmediainstitute.org

C.J. Atkins (2023-02-13). LGBTQ people under attack, People's World stands up and fights back. peoplesworld.org Drag shows made illegal. The very mention in classrooms that gay people exist outlawed forever. Trans people barred from employment, housing, or even being able to use a public restroom. Parents who seek gender-affirming health care for their kids prosecuted and jailed for child abuse. Black, brown, and Indigenous trans women dead in the back …

Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco (2023-02-13). Judge Orders Demolition of Illegal Construction on Cave in Puerto Rico. latinorebels.com A judge in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico has ordered the demolition of two illegal structures built on top of Cueva Las Golondrinas after ruling that the lawsuit filed by the municipality against Aguadilla Pier Corporation has merit.

Chad Marlow (2023-02-13). How to Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department's Use of Flock's Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers. aclu.org

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2023-02-13). The Chris Hedges Report: Matt Taibbi On Russiagate And Censorship. popularresistance.org Shortly after the election of Donald Trump, revelations that a Russian disinformation campaign had helped sweep the 45th president to power shook the media and the wider culture. The unfolding drama of the Mueller Report and a Senate investigative panel gripped the nation for the next four years. But now, journalist Matt Taibbi has revealed that the source of many of the claims of ongoing Russian disinformation during the Trump presidency, Hamilton 68, was itself a disinformation operation concocted by former US intelligence officials. Matt Taibbi joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss his findings and dissect…

Chris Walker (2023-02-13). Study: Racism Plays Bigger Role in Black-White Infant Mortality Gap Than Wealth. truthout.org A Black infant is many times more likely to die within one year of birth than a white infant is, even if that Black infant comes from a wealthy home, a new study shows. The study, which was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research last month, demonstrates that disparities in Black and white infant mortality rates cannot be explained by economics alone. Rather, racism within the health… |

Chris Walker (2023-02-13). Trump Dismissed Research He Paid for After It Debunked Election Fraud Claims. truthout.org In the weeks after his 2020 election loss, former President Donald Trump and his campaign team commissioned a research group to investigate allegations of election fraud. When the group reported that the claims were not based in reality, however, Trump's campaign dismissed the findings and continued to push lies about election fraud anyway. According to four sources who spoke to The Washington… |

Christian Betancourt, Next City. (2023-02-13). The Food Rescue Project Fighting Hunger And Food Waste In El Paso. popularresistance.org Medical student Preetha Rajkumar is studying to become a surgeon. But the 24-year-old El Paso resident has already impacted hundreds of local families' well-being, through the work she began as a college student. | While studying cell and molecular biology at the University of Texas at El Paso five years ago, Rajkumar — a self-described foodie — came across the concept of food rescue. Working with a group of friends on campus, she founded the volunteer-run nonprofit organization No Lost Food.

Consortium News. (2023-02-13). LISTEN: Nord Stream Attack an 'Act of War'. popularresistance.org Ray McGovern discusses Seymour Hersh's story, "How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline" on Garland Nixon and Wilmer Leon's radio show, The Critical Hour. (With transcript).

Craig Murray (2023-02-13). Sy Hersh and the Way We Live Now. "The Propaganda Apparatus that Manipulates and Controls our Society" globalresearch.ca

Cristina Escobar (2023-02-13). Netflix's 'Against the Ropes' Is a Refreshing Take on Mexicana Toughness (REVIEW). latinorebels.com Netflix's 'Against the Ropes' is an unlikely love story. We're talking a woman-centered wrestling show that's primarily about the relationship between a mother and her 12-year-old daughter, plus a maximalist show that combines not just lucha libre wrestling, but also a drug ring, a bridal shop workplace, multiple romance plots, and more.

Dana Drugmand (2023-02-13). Lawsuit targets Shell's board of directors over energy transition plansÔøº. nationofchange.org Shell admits in internal documents it has "no immediate plans to move to a net-zero emissions portfolio."

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-13). The Scientific Benefits Of Growing Assets In A Trust: You Don't Need To Be Rich. moguldom.com While 33 percent of U.S. adults have a will, the number is lower for Black Americans — 27.5 percent — which means Black Americans may be missing out on the No. 1 wealth transfer, and without a plan in place, probate costs could eat up to 8 percent of the value of an estate. Even …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-13). Just Like The Movie: Short Seller Report Forces Billionaire Adani into Margin Call With Banks. moguldom.com Billionaire businessman Gautam Adani was margin called on a $1.1 billion loan after his companies' stocks lost billions of dollars in market value following a Jan. 24 report by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research that alleged massive ongoing accounting fraud and stock manipulation by the Indian conglomerate. The flagship company, Adani Enterprises is under investigation by …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). US Military Shoots Down Fourth Flying Object Over Michigan. news.antiwar.com The US military shot down another flying object on Sunday over Lake Huron in Michigan, Canada's defense minister announced. Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said the object was engaged by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the command responsible for the defense of US and Canadian airspace. "Today, a high-altitude object was detected in …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). US, Papua New Guinea Hold Talks on Military Agreement. news.antiwar.com The US and Papua New Guinea just wrapped up talks on signing a military agreement as the Biden administration is looking to expand military ties in the Asia Pacific as part of its strategy against China. "The United States and Papua New Guinea held negotiations on February 6 — 10 in Honolulu, HI to discuss …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). AFRICOM Claims 12 al-Shabaab Killed in Latest US Airstrike in Somalia. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday that it launched an airstrike against al-Shabaab in Somalia on February 10, the first known US airstrike in the country this month. The command claimed the strike killed 12 al-Shabaab fighters and said it "assessed" no civilians were harmed due to the remote location. But the Pentagon is notorious …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). China Says the US Sent 10 Balloons Over Its Territory Since Last Year. news.antiwar.com The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday said that the US had sent 10 "high-altitude" balloons over its airspace since last year while refuting allegations that the Chinese balloon the US shot down was a surveillance device. "US balloons have often entered other countries' airspace illegally. Since last year, US high-altitude balloons have flown over Chinese …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). Members of House Committee on China Planning Taiwan Trip to 'Infuriate' Beijing. news.antiwar.com Members of the newly formed House committee on China are in talks about sending a delegation to Taiwan, knowing that it will "infuriate" Beijing and likely raise military tensions in the region. The House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party was formed on January 10 after Republicans …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). Stoltenberg Says Ukraine Using Way More Munitions Than NATO Can Produce. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that Ukrainian forces are using significantly more ammunition than the alliance's members can produce, putting a strain on Western stockpiles. "The war in Ukraine is consuming an enormous amount of munitions, and depleting allied stockpiles," Stoltenberg told reporters ahead of a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels. "The current …

Dean Baker (2023-02-13). Aging Populations and Great Power Politics: The Problem is for the Elites, not the Masses. cepr.net We recently got new data showing that China's population shrunk last year. It is now projected to see its population continue to decline through the rest of this century. This is being portrayed as a disaster for China. A similar disaster has already hit Japan, South Korea, Italy and many other wealthy countries. People in …

Dennis Broe (2023-02-13). Where have all the comedians gone? Just asking… peoplesworld.org The U.S./NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine has prompted a default line in many places in Western societies but none more prominent perhaps than in comedy, where comic heroes and satirists of the past have now become fawning foils and apologists for the war and for U.S. global aggression. Three of the most prominent …

Diana Darke (2023-02-13). This Earthquake Strikes at the Birthplace of Civilisation. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Chandra Muzaffar (2023-02-13). Lift Sanctions Against Syria to Lessen Sufferings of the People Caused by the Earthquake. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Emanuel Garcia (2023-02-13). The Writing on the Wall. "Genocide in The Making". Resistance to "Governmental Lawlessness Worldwide" globalresearch.ca

Dr. Mark Trozzi (2023-02-13). Just Released: WHO Pandemic Treaty Zero Draft. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-13). Excess Deaths in Alberta Surge Past 10,000 — Evidence of Government Cover-up. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Wilmer Leon, Garland Nixon, Consortium News. (2023-02-13). Ray McGovern: Nord Stream Attack An 'Act Of War'. popularresistance.org Sy Hersh has a piece at his Substack account entitled How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline. The New York Times called it a, quote unquote mystery. But the United States executed a covert C.I.A. operation that was kept secret until now. For insight into this, let's turn to our first guest. He works with Tell the World, The publishing arm of the Ecumenical Church of the Savior in inner city Washington; has 27 year career as a C.I.A. analyst, serving as chief of the Soviet foreign policy branch and preparing the president's daily brief. He is co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, and…

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Total scale of China's ice and snow industry expected to reach 1 trillion yuan by 2025. ecns.cn China's ice and snow industry is expected to top 1 trillion yuan (about 146.48 billion U.S. dollars) by 2025, according to the legacy report of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 (after games) released this month.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Chinese rescue team will proceed without hesitation in Türkiye: female team member. ecns.cn "Rescue has no borders. Chinese rescue forces will proceed without hesitation," said Chen Jiahuan, a 28-year-old member of China's Blue Sky Rescue Team who is carrying out rescue operations in Türkiye.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Cold front sweeps nation bringing rain, snow. ecns.cn With cold weather due to affect many parts of China until Tuesday, authorities have enacted travel safety measures.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). China's school campuses resume liveliness as spring semester kicks off. ecns.cn About 300 million teachers and students are returning to school campuses across China, as the spring semester kicks off in a staggered manner in each provincial-level region.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). China sends another aid shipment to Syria. ecns.cn The second batch of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria departed from Beijing in the early hours of Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Chinese New Year parade staged in New York's Chinatown. ecns.cn The 25th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival was staged on Sunday, attracting people from various ethnic backgrounds.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Philippine activists slam planned Philippines, Japan, U.S. security pact. ecns.cn An organization fighting for justice for Philippine sexual slavery victims of the Japanese army during World War ll said on Monday that it "staunchly opposes" the planned security pact among the Philippines, Japan and the United States.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). China invests 21.5 trillion yuan in major projects. ecns.cn China has invested a total of 21.5 trillion yuan ($3.15 trillion) in major projects to stabilize 2023's economic growth, Security Daily reported on Monday..

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). National immigration body honors 15 dogs. ecns.cn Fifteen police dogs were awarded by the National Immigration Administration as the first batch of merit dogs and their trainers were given citation for merit class III, Xinhua reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). U.S. easing sanctions on quake-hit Syria proof of indifference to humanitarian needs. ecns.cn After the tragic loss of at least 3,500 lives in quake-hit Syria, the United States, bowing to international pressure, announced a temporary easing of sanctions on the war-torn country.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). China issues No. 1 central document for 2023, highlights tasks on rural vitalization. ecns.cn China unveiled its "No. 1 central document" for 2023 on Monday, outlining nine tasks in comprehensively promoting rural vitalization this year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Senior Chinese diplomat to visit France, Italy, Hungary, Russia, attend 59th Munich Security Conference in Germany. ecns.cn Wang Yi will visit France, Italy, Hungary and Russia from Feb. 14 to 22 at the invitation of the governments of the four countries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Chinese gamer claims title of IEM Katowice 2023 Grand Final. ecns.cn Chinese gamer Li Peinan (Oliveira) won the championship at StarCraft II of the IEM (Intel Extreme Masters) Katowice 2023 in Poland on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Giant panda Xiang Xiang to return to China from Japan. ecns.cn The giant panda Xiang Xiang will leave Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens and return to China on Feb. 21, Kyodo News reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Changes in family concept main factor behind lower fertility in China: survey. ecns.cn The changes in family concept, which lead to delayed marriage and childbearing or not marrying and not having children, have become the main factor behind the decline in fertility in China, according to the latest survey released by the third China Population and Development Forum held in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Veterinary experts to head for U.S. to probe panda's death. ecns.cn A team of Chinese veterinary experts will go to the United States this month to investigate the death of 25-year-old giant panda Le Le at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). HKSAR team to make every effort to conduct search, rescue operations in Türkiye: John Lee. ecns.cn John Lee on Sunday said he appreciated the HKSAR rescue team for assisting search and rescue operations in the quake-stricken areas in Türkiye, during which three survivors have been rescued.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). WHO chief visits quake-hit northern Syria with aid. ecns.cn WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the quake-hit Aleppo city in northern Syria on Saturday, raising hope for more emergency aid to reach Syria in the coming days.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). BeiDou technology accelerates integration into diverse fields. ecns.cn Thanks to the introduction of a personnel protection system supported by the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) ahead of the Spring Festival this year, Zhao's concerns have been put to rest.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Chinese researchers develop prototype of submersible drone. ecns.cn Researchers have developed a prototype of a quadrotor that can fly in the air and submerge underwater, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Large number of launches planned. ecns.cn China plans to carry out more than 70 launch missions this year, according to the nation's major space contractors.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). More support urged to tackle falling fertility. ecns.cn China should redouble efforts to encourage the younger generation to marry and have children and roll out measures to encourage them to start families, to offset its falling fertility rate and shrinking family size, a senior official said on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Tribute held on mainland for monk. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland held a tribute for Hsing Yun, founder of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, who was committed to promoting peace and reunification across the Taiwan Straits.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Wild giant panda captured in Sichuan. ecns.cn A wild giant panda is captured by infrared cameras walking at Laohegou area of Giant Panda National Park in Pingwu, Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 15, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Wu Yibing wins China's first ATP tour title. ecns.cn Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Chinese team rescues 4th survivor in quake-hit Türkiye. ecns.cn A survivor was pulled out Friday afternoon from collapsed buildings by Chinese and local rescuers, making the fourth survivor that the Chinese team helped rescue.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Students in Beijing return to campus as new semester starts. ecns.cn More than 1.6 million primary and middle school students in Beijing returned to school for the new semester on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). New York Chinatown celebrates Chinese New Year with parade. ecns.cn Twenty floats participated in the parade, attracting thousands to gather along the parade route on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Ulanhada volcano cluster covered by snow in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Known as a living museum of natural volcanoes and lava landforms, the Ulanhada volcano group is composed of more 20 volcanoes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Chinese mainland delegation mourns Master Hsing Yun in Jiangsu. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland delegation on Sunday afternoon mourned Master Hsing Yun, founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order in Taiwan, at a temple in Yixing, east China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). COVID-19 testing sites converted into job centers in Shaanxi. ecns.cn A large number of job centers, converted from COVID-19 testing sites, have made their public debut in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-13). Rainbow-themed zebra crossing seen in China's Shandong. ecns.cn The first rainbow-themed zebra crossing gained popularity in Jinan, capital of eastern China's Shandong Province.

Editor (2023-02-13). Dying by killing: U.S. and its manifest destiny. mronline.org The fear of disappearing as a hegemonic power awakens the survival instinct. The United States (U.S.) has entered a dangerous drift, the end of which puts the future of humanity at risk.

Editor (2023-02-13). French police attack 4th protest over pension reforms. mronline.org Protesters stage a fourth round of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to reform the country's pension system.

Editor (2023-02-13). Review of "Critique of the Gotha Program," by Karl Marx. mronline.org This new edition of Marx's 1875 'Critique of the Gotha Program' comes with a few surprises in translation for Marxists who have previously interpreted it as justification for the continuation of wage-labour and commodity production, under the 'dictatorship of the proletariat' in the 'first phase' of socialism/communism.

Editor (2023-02-13). Chris Hedges: There Are No Permanent Allies, Only Permanent Power. scheerpost.com If we do not build left-right coalitions on issues such as militarism, health care, a living wage and union organizing, we will be impotent in the face of corporate power and the war machine.

Editor (2023-02-13). Anti-War Voices Accuse Super Bowl of 'Hijacking the Pat Tillman Story'. scheerpost.com One journalist reminded readers that the NFL star and Army Ranger "called the Iraq invasion and occupation 'fucking illegal' and was killed by friendly fire in an incident the military covered up and tried to hide from his family."

Editor (2023-02-13). Kevin Tillman: How America's Forever Wars and Interventions Fueled the Assault on the Capitol. scheerpost.com The NFL's Super Bowl pre-game tribute to Army Ranger Pat Tillman reminded the ScheerPost staff of this piece by his brother Kevin Tillman, originally published in 2021. By Kevin Tillman / TomDispatch Just about everyone was shocked by what happened at the Capitol building on January 6th. But as a former soldier in America's forever …

Editor (2023-02-13). New Israeli Regime Moves Toward "Cleansing" All Palestinians From Palestine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-13). When the WPA Created Over 400,000 Jobs for Black Workers. scheerpost.com By Algernon Austin / CEPR In response to the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs for over 8 million people between 1935 and 1943. While data on the racial composition of WPA workers isn't available for all of these years, the data we have for 1939, 1941, and 1942 make clear that the WPA …

Eduardo Aliverti (2023-02-13). Argentina &#1 ; El renovado dilema del Frente de Todos. globalizacion.ca Con el único sentido de la especulación electoral, podría decirse que el oficialismo debiera estar viviendo un momento no precisamente de dicha; pero sí, de perspectivas algo mejoradas. No se trata de la coyuntura económica, desde ya, aunque las cifras…

Eduardo Aliverti (2023-02-13). Argentina — El renovado dilema del Frente de Todos. globalizacion.ca Con el único sentido de la especulación electoral, podría decirse que el oficialismo debiera estar viviendo un momento no precisamente de dicha; pero sí, de perspectivas algo mejoradas. No se trata de la coyuntura económica, desde ya, aunque las cifras…

Edward Hunt (2023-02-13). U.S. Anti-Socialism Resolution Overlooks Socialist Allies. fpif.org

Elizabeth Haigh, Daily Mail Online. (2023-02-13). Thousands Hold 'Night Carnival' To Free Julian Assange. popularresistance.org Campaigners staged a 'night carnival' in London on Saturday to call for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, attended by two thousand people and prominent supporters such as Jeremy Corbyn and the son of the late Dame Vivienne Westwood. | Around 2,000 supporters from the Don't Extradite Assange Campaign met at Lincoln's Inn Fields near Holborn before marching past Parliament Square at 6pm. | The procession was led by an enormous gold-painted effigy of Lady Justice, with campaigners carrying lanterns and placards and a carnival drum group following them on the march. | Assange has been held in London's…

Fight Back (2023-02-13). After the earthquake: End the U.S. war on Syria once and for all. fightbacknews.org Adapted from a presentation given at a Solidarity Committee of the Americas event in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 11. | I'm not a scholarly expert; I'm a maintenance worker in Minneapolis who volunteers with a local activist group called the Anti-War Committee. In May of 2021, I traveled with a peace delegation to Syria. The delegation spent one week in the country, in and around the capital Damascus, to witness elections that were taking place, and to investigate conditions on the ground with the hope of building solidarity and raising awareness about the effects that U.S. foreign policy has on life in Syr…

Fight Back (2023-02-13). Hastings school district leaders hide as striking food service workers stand firm. fightbacknews.org Hastings MN – Energy was high on the fourth day, February 10, of the Hastings Public Schools food service worker strike. SEIU Local 284 members remain strong as management refuses to bargain. Striking workers, fellow unionists and community allies converged at Kennedy Elementary School for an end of the day unity picket and rally. Including the 35 striking workers, the picket line swelled with the support of dozens of family members, building staff and educators, as well as rank-and-file unionists from the area including letter carriers, University of Minnesota workers, Teamsters, other SEIU locals and community…

Fight Back (2023-02-13). New York speaks out for Tyre Nichols and Manny Paez. fightbacknews.org New York, NY – The New York Community Action Project held a speakout on Saturday, February 11, at Herbert Von King Park in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn. The speakout was to mark the police murders of Tyre Nichols and Manny Paez. Nichols was murdered in Memphis during a traffic stop, while Paez was killed by police while defending the land in Atlanta from the development of a police facility known as "Cop City." | | Speakers addressed both deaths, as well as local New York police crime cases, and the need for community control of the police to better hold the police accountable for killing people.

Gideon Polya (2023-02-13). Australia Must Quit AUKUS & War Links with US & UK. globalresearch.ca

Glen Greenwald (2023-02-13). TwitterFiles Accountability: Former Twitter Execs Face Congress. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-02-13). Selected Articles: Germany Prepares for Conscription and the Final War. globalresearch.ca By Germany's parliamentary commissioner,

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-02-13). Integración Latinoamericana: si se mirara más al Sur. globalizacion.ca Si los países de América Latina miraran más hacia el Sur y no se pensara tanto en el Norte, la integración económica de la región redundaría en un mayor beneficio para sus habitantes. | Los intercambios comerciales se abaratarían entre sus…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-13). White City Innovation District celebrates inaugural Life Sciences Summit. imperial.ac.uk Leading academics, innovative scaleups and established corporate players explore the future of the UK's life sciences sector at the Jawdrop Summit.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-13). Leading health economist joins UK Statistics Authority as non-executive director. imperial.ac.uk Dame Carol Propper, Professor of Economics at the Business School, has today been appointed to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority.

infobrics (2023-02-13). China's Yuan will End US Dollar Dominance and Create a Bipolar Currency System in the Next Decade, Says Nouriel Roubini. infobrics.org He predicted in a Financial Times column the emergence of a bipolar currency regime…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Why Brazil-China Energy Relations May Improve Under Lula. infobrics.org Energy sector relations between Brazil and China are likely to improve under Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, local experts tell BNamericas…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Brazil in the Arctic Council: Not as Crazy as it Sounds. infobrics.org Even though its capital, Brasilia, is about 7.000 miles from the North Pole, Brazil has consistently expressed interest in the Arctic region throughout the 21st century…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-13). Federal Bureau of Intimidation vs. International Solidarity: Interview with Omali Yeshitela (APSP) and Joe Iosbaker (FRSO). libya360.wordpress.com Orinoco Tribune Last Friday, Orinoco Tribune had the honor of interviewing Omali Yeshitela, chairman of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) in response to recent repression and intimidation tactics launched by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) against him, the APSP, and the Uhuru Movement. On July 29, 2022, the FBI raided Yeshitela's residence in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-13). Lula Flirts with Montezuma. libya360.wordpress.com Quantum Bird Montezuma II, emperor of the Aztecs, and Hernán Cortés, Spanish conquistador Montezuma was the last de facto emperor of the Aztecs. It is known that during his reign the Aztec Empire reached its peak in terms of expansionist activity, political reforms and infrastructure construction. On the other hand, according to the more popular…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-13). Mexico & Cuba to Organize Summit of Progressive Countries. libya360.wordpress.com Mexico's Foreign Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, has confirmed that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has agreed to convene a summit of progressive Latin American countries, together with Cuban president Miguel Diaz Canel. "President López Obrador suggested that communication and contact be established, and work be done to be able to meet the presidents of the progressive…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-13). Nord Stream: What Hersh Got Wrong. libya360.wordpress.com Mike Whitney There's something not-quite-right about Sy Hersh's report on the destruction of Nord Stream 2. There is a number of inconsistencies in the piece that lead me to believe that Hersh was less interested in presenting 'the unvarnished truth' than relaying a version of events that advance a particular agenda. That is not to say…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-13). Remembering Vladimir Putin's Speech at the Munich Security Conference. libya360.wordpress.com Alfred de Zayas Sixteen years ago, on 10 February 2007, Russian President Putin delivered a landmark speech at the Munich Security Conference, a clear statement of post- Cold War Russian foreign policy, focusing on the need for multilateralism and international solidarity. The mainstream media did not give much visibility to Putin's security analysis in 2007,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-13). Why Does Zelensky Need a Long Conflict With Russia? libya360.wordpress.com Andrey Sushentsov It is unlikely that Zelensky is counting on a military victory for his country. For this, Ukraine does not have its own military-economic resources, and the funds provided by the West will never be sufficient to inflict a final defeat on Russia. Probably, the calculation of the president of Ukraine is based on…

isabella (2023-02-13). New Yorkers Care About Care. The State Budget Should, Too. inequality.org

Jake Johnson (2023-02-13). Ohio Residents Fear Returning Home in Toxic Aftermath of Train Crash. truthout.org Residents of East Palestine, Ohio are voicing alarm and mistrust of officials after a 150-car train carrying hazardous materials — including vinyl chloride — crashed in their small town, prompting emergency evacuations and a "controlled release" of chemicals into the air to prevent a catastrophic explosion. Norfolk Southern, the company that owns the derailed train, has insisted that public health… |

Jamal Rich (2023-02-13). House Republicans, with help from corporate Dems, vote against D.C. immigrant voting rights. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—This past week, Republicans led by Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia passed resolutions aimed at overturning two progressive laws in the District of Columbia. The two laws include the recently-passed local voting rights act aimed at enfranchising 50,000 non-citizens, letting them cast ballots in municipal elections. The other was a revision of the criminal code …

Jan Oberg (2023-02-13). The West's Last Or Penultimate War? globalresearch.ca

JANET (2023-02-13). Margaret Kimberley on NEW 2nd Edition of SANCTIONS Book. iacenter.org "What are thought of as mere limits on financial transactions are a form of warfare which kill as surely as bombs and bullets. Sanctions are war crimes, violating prohibitions against the targeting of civilian populations. This book SANCTIONS — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy is vital to understanding how the United States and its allies create suffering around the world." —Margaret Kimberley, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report Order 2nd Edition, just released SANCTIONS — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy: iacenter.org/sanctions-book Podcast — Interview by Margaret Kimbe…

Javier Tolcachier (2023-02-13). Ante el aumento del belicismo, no caben la espera ni el desaliento. globalizacion.ca A fin de desplazar la influencia de aquellas fuerzas prehistóricas que dificultan el surgimiento del mundo del futuro, es preciso ir todavía más allá y abrazar la no violencia como actitud de vida cotidiana y permanente. | Mientras el mundo parece…

Joachim Hagopian (2023-02-13). The Global Tide Is Turning: Justice Sought in Two Legal Cases Against Pfizer and Swiss President. globalresearch.ca

Joe Lo, Climate Home News. (2023-02-13). Europe proposes mass exit from energy treaty. popularresistance.org After big European nations said they would leave the Energy Charter Treaty, the European Commission now says a joint EU exit is the best option…

John Mullen (2023-02-13). France: In the movement to defend pensions, will Macron be beaten? greenleft.org.au Demonstrations in more than 260 towns took place across France on February 11, the fourth day of action to defend pensions, as the Pensions Bill began its four-week debate in the National Assembly, reports John Mullen.

Juan Cole (2023-02-13). Is Turkey's Prosecution of Shady Builders after 12,141 Structures Collapse in Earthquake a Model for going after Big Oil for Climate Disasters? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) &#1 ; The Turkish government has issued 100 arrest warrants for building contractors suspected of erecting structures that did not meet building code standards in the 10 provinces most affected by last week's massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which has left at least 32,000 dead and perhaps twice that. Some of the contractors …

Julie Hollar (2023-02-13). 60 Minutes' weight-loss tip: Don't bite the hand that feeds you. mronline.org People in the United States have grown accustomed to endless pharmaceutical ads when watching TV. The industry is the fourth-biggest spender on TV advertising in the country—one of only two in the world (along with New Zealand) that allows such direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs.

Junaid S. Ahmad (2023-02-13). Revelations Confirm US-backed Pakistan Military Regime Change Against Imran Khan. globalresearch.ca

K. James (2023-02-13). Sam Marcy's defense of self-determination for Native nations. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." James is co-leader of the United American Indians of New England. Feb. 5, 2023. WW PHOTO Many things stand out about Sam Marcy, including his brilliant and prescient writings . . . |

Karsten Riise (2023-02-13). "Purges" in Ukraine: Defense and Interior Ministers Die in Helicopter Crash. Who's Next? globalresearch.ca

Karsten Riise (2023-02-13). "Purges" in Ukraine: Defense Minster Forced to Resign, Team of Interior Ministry Die in Helicopter Crash. Who's Next? globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-02-13). Attack of the Weather Balloons! The Yukon Cylindrical "Suspected Chinese Ballon" globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-02-13). Germany Prepares for Conscription and the Final War. globalresearch.ca

Kyle Anzalone (2023-02-13). US, French Troops Lead NATO Live-Fire War Games in Romania. globalresearch.ca

Larry Holmes (2023-02-13). Sam Marcy: an apostle of revolutionary class unity. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Feb. 5, 2023. WW PHOTO Comrade Sam Marcy put forth his Global Class War theses 70 years ago — that's quite a . . . |

Larry Johnson (2023-02-13). The New Rottie Defense System to Defeat the Balloon Threat. sonar21.com Why does the United States continue to use a $1 million jet, plus other million dollar military assets to take out balloons and other unidentified flying objects when I have…

Lee Camp (2023-02-13). 10 Ways The US Is Out Of Line With The Entire World. mintpressnews.com The US, one of the wealthiest and most powerful nations, stands alone as the only country to reject human rights such as the right to food and the rights of the disabled and children. Learn more about this alarming reality with Lee Camp.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-02-13). More Than 250,000 People Sign Petition Asking Berlin to Stop Sending Weapons to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-13). Waiting for Biden's Definition of Victory in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Mac Slavo (2023-02-13). Canada: The U.S. Shot Down a UFO Over the Yukon. globalresearch.ca

Manlio Dinucci (2023-02-13). Ukraine: The Performance and the Reality. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Mansa Musa (2023-02-13). Dozens of Texas prisoners are hunger striking against solitary confinement. therealnews.com Across the US, some 50,000 incarcerated people are kept under conditions of solitary confinement. Advocates and prisoners have pushed to define the practice as a form of torture, pointing to the devastating psychological and physical effects it has on victims. In Texas, dozens of prisoners are now hunger striking against the use of solitary confinement in the state's prisons, which they say disproportionately targets Latinos. Jorge Antonio Renaud, National Criminal Justice Director of

Marc Vandepitte (2023-02-13). Fiebre de guerra: øTaiwán después de Ucrania? globalizacion.ca A finales de enero un alto general estadounidense declaró que podría estallar una guerra en Taiwán en un plazo de dos años. øNos encontraremos pronto con un segundo punto álgido en Asia después de Ucrania? Se lo preguntamos al experto…

Marco I. Dávila C. (2023-02-13). Estados Unidos: El conservadurismo tiene que dejarse de payasadas y ayudar a arreglar el tema de la inmigración. globalizacion.ca Aceptando sin conceder que al tema de la inmigración se le puede considerar una "crisis", entonces, podemos preguntarnos por qué no se trata al tema como tal. Si bien una "crisis" requiere de acciones inmediatas encaminadas a soluciones verdaderas, øpor…

Margaret Barthel, DCist. (2023-02-13). Union Kitchen Workers Win Back Pay In Labor Settlement. popularresistance.org Union organizers at Union Kitchen locations in the D.C. region have settled a dispute with the food accelerator and retailer, which officials said had engaged in union-busting tactics outlined in an extensive complaint last fall. | The National Labor Relations Board settlement agreement requires the restaurant to pay nearly $25,000 in backpay and frontpay to five workers who were fired or faced discipline, apparently in retaliation for their participation in the union drive. The payments include interest, expenses, and relief from economic harm and adverse tax consequences to some of the named workers.

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2023-02-13). Israeli Regime Moves To 'Cleanse' All Palestinians From Palestine. popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's religious Zionist coalition, which was sworn in on December 29, 2022, declared in its manifesto that Jews have the "exclusive and inalienable right to all parts of the Land of Israel." To that end, in a little over a month, the Israeli regime has killed Palestinians, demolished their homes, mounted incursions into occupied Palestinian territory and endeavored to change laws and policies to accelerate the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians from Palestine. | This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Nakba — the Arabic word for "catastrophe." In 1948, Israel assu…

Mark E. Jeftovic (2023-02-13). Social Credit Brazilian Style: Basic Income (UBI) Recipients For Poorest Families Must be Vaxxed. globalresearch.ca

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-13). Brazil's Lula includes AFL-CIO union leadership in his state visit. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—As Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met both Democratic President Joe Biden and, separately, U.S. labor leaders, happy U.S. supporters—including two identifying themselves as Auto Workers and others from the peace movement—chanted support for him outside the White House security perimeter. The supporters of Lula outside the White House, both labor and peace …

Matthew Ehret-Kump (2023-02-13). Will the Turkish Earthquake Unleash Science from the Shackles of the Statisticians? globalresearch.ca

Maya Srikrishnan (2023-02-13). California Reparations Task Force Pushes for More Systemic Reforms. truthout.org As discussions about reparations for Black Americans gain some ground, the first state with a task force on the issue is hearing that it needs to think bigger. African Americans in California have been telling the state's reparations task force that a one-time payout would mean little if they don't have equal access to education, employment, health care or housing. A payment, they said… |

Michael Kane (2023-02-13). Fingerprints of Unvaccinated New York City Teachers Flagged to FBI. globalresearch.ca

Monica Moorehead (2023-02-13). Super Bowl can't disguise systemic racism, big profits. workers.org The most popular one-day sports event in the U.S. happened on Feb. 12 this year in Glendale, Arizona — Super Bowl LVII. The two teams that played for the National Football League championship were the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City team — whose ownership to this day refuses to . . . |

North Shore Counter-Info (2023-02-13). Ottawa: The "Battle" of Billings Bridge. itsgoingdown.org

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-13). With Frequent Power Cuts, Winters in Gaza Can Be Deadly. orinocotribune.com By Tareq S. Hajjaj Feb 9, 2023 | During Gaza's cold winter months, the absence of sufficient electricity drives families desperate for warmth to use hazardous fuel sources to heat their homes. The results can often be deadly. | It is 11: 00 p.m. on a cold and dry evening east of Gaza City. The inside of Hani Saleh's home smells of soot — the remains of an entire night's burning of wood and coal in the same room to keep warm. The house is still cold. | The resulting moisture leaves large splotches on the white paint of the walls. When it dries out, the paint peels off. The family of eight crams into a single…

Otis Grotewohl (2023-02-13). Drive for profits leads to fiery train wreck, toxins on board. workers.org Corporate greed and capitalist irresponsibility led to a fiery, jackknifed derailment of a Norfolk Southern Railway train in East Palestine, Ohio, on the evening of Feb. 3. This northeast Ohio community is located 22 miles south of Youngstown, Ohio, and 55 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Plume of black smoke after . . . |

Pablo Ospina Peralta (2023-02-13). Derrota de la derecha, øResurrección del correísmo? globalizacion.ca IMAGEN: El expresidente de Ecuador, Rafael Correa. | Las elecciones regionales han dado la victoria a los candidatos del expresidente Rafael Correa en las ciudades de Quito y Guayaquil, las más importantes del país, y han sellado la derrota del presidente…

Paul Gregoire (2023-02-13). Rachel Evans: 'Young people prefer socialism over capitalism'. greenleft.org.au NSW is heading towards an election and communities are wondering if a future Labor government will make the necessary changes. Paul Gregoire spoke to Rachel Evans, Socialist Alliance candidate for Heffron, about housing justice and her campaign.

People's Dispatch. (2023-02-13). Peruvian Police Repress Protests, Leave Over 20 Injured In Juliaca. popularresistance.org On Thursday, February 9, tens of thousands of Peruvians took to the streets across the country in another national strike, demanding the resignation of de-facto President Dina Boluarte, closure of the right-wing dominated Congress, new general elections this year, and a referendum on a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution. | Indigenous and peasants communities, social organizations, students associations, and diverse sector trade unions held peaceful mobilizations in different regions of the country to demand an end to the political crisis that has gripped the country since the legislative coup agains…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-13). Hundreds of thousands rally across Spain against attack on public health services. peoplesdispatch.org Health workers and progressive political groups in Spain have condemned the conservative regional administrations in Madrid, Galicia, and Castilla y Leon over the plight of public health services…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-13). Mexican president AMLO to lead international campaign against US blockade of Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, February 11, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel arrived in Campeche, Mexico, and was received by his Mexican counterpart Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). Under the leadership of Díaz-Canel and López Obrador, friendship and cooperation between Cuba and Mexico have deepened and reached unprecedented levels in recent years. This was Díaz-Canel's third official visit to Mexico, including his attendance at the inauguration of President AMLO. The main objective of Saturday's visit was to continue strengthening bilateral relations. | President AMLO recalled that Mexico and Cuba have always had relations o…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-13). Ohio train derailment exposes system-wide failure. peoplesdispatch.org On February 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio. 50 out of 100 train cars ran off the tracks, igniting a massive fire that could be seen from miles away. Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio issued an

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-13). Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterates bid to seek full UN membership. peoplesdispatch.org Mahmoud Abbas was addressing the Arab League conference on Jerusalem in Cairo, Egypt. He also appealed to the world community to "put a stop to the Israeli aggression and unilateral actions"

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-13). Barcelona City Decides to Cut All Official Ties with Israel Over Its Systemic Violations of Palestinian Rights. globalresearch.ca

Ramón A. Rodríguez Montero (2023-02-13). América Latina le da la espalda a Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net A pesar de las presiones de los Estados Unidos, los países de América Latina y el Caribe demuestran cada vez más sus deseos de cortar vínculos con Washington y, como naciones independientes, implementar sus propias políticas dirigidas a proteger los intereses nacionales en beneficio de la calidad de vida de sus ciudadanos.

Renee Parsons (2023-02-13). US Congress Opposed Nord Stream 2, in Favor of LNG. globalresearch.ca

Rick Thomas (2023-02-13). Davos 2023: Fragmentando el mundo. globalizacion.ca El Davos Boys Club anual (también está abierto a las niñas siempre que conozcan su lugar) se reunirá del 16 al 20 de enero en los Alpes suizos. Los tecnócratas súper ricos discutirán cómo arreglar el mundo fragmentado que rompieron. …

Robert Reich (2023-02-13). The dark side of sports stadiums. nationofchange.org When it comes to stadium deals, the only winners are billionaires.

Rodolfo Bueno (2023-02-13). Otro acierto de Seymour Hersh. globalizacion.ca La política de Estados Unidos, encaminada a derrotar estratégicamente a Rusia en el conflicto de Ucrania, puede conducir al enfrentamiento militar entre ambas potencias. | Washington espera que la entrega a Ucrania de armas cada vez más sofisticadas la ayuden no…

rqorinoco (2023-02-13). Palestine Is My Cause: Arabs Reaffirm Support for Palestinians, Rejection of the Occupation. orinocotribune.com

rqorinoco (2023-02-13). The War of Terror of a Rogue Superpower: Cui Bono? orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar | When it comes to the Global South, what the Hersh report imprints is Rogue Superpower, in giant blood red letters, as state sponsor of terrorism. | Everyone with a brain already knew the Empire did it. Now Arguably the most incandescent nugget in Hersh's narrati…

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-13). Garland Nixon Interview &#1 ; False Flags, Psyops & UFOs, Oh MY! thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is host and political analyst Garland Nixon, here to discuss the recently exposed false flag that was the Nord Stream attack, as well as the madness surrounding the "unidentified flying objects" that are being reported by the corporate media, and what the true agenda behind them may be. (www.rokfin.com/TLAVagabond) (www.bitchute.com/channel/24yVcta8zEjY/) Source Links:

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-13). Garland Nixon Interview — False Flags, Psyops & UFOs, Oh MY! thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is host and political analyst Garland Nixon, here to discuss the recently exposed false flag that was the Nord Stream attack, as well as the madness surrounding the "unidentified flying objects" that are being reported by the corporate media, and what the true agenda behind them may be. (www.rokfin.com/TLAVagabond) (www.bitchute.com/channel/24yVcta8zEjY/) Source Links:

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-13). The Ohio Disaster Cover Up, CDC Always Knew mRNA Entered The Blood & The Year Psyops Went Mainstream. 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 (2/13/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Sarah Anderson (2023-02-13). Thanks to Bezos, Musk, and Putin, 'Gaslighting' and 'Oligarchy' Rank as Top Words of the Year. inequality.org

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-13). Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Christian Super Bowl Ads That "Make Fascism Look Benign" truthout.org During the Super Bowl on Sunday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) criticized advertisements by a Christian organization with deep conservative ties, saying that the ads normalize fascism. As part of a $100 million media campaign, a group called He Gets Us ran two ads during the Super Bowl on Sunday. As Lever News revealed earlier this month, He Gets Us is a subsidiary of the Servant… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-02-13). Sanders Isn't Afraid to Subpoena Starbucks CEO to Get Him to Appear in Congress. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), now in charge of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is pledging to go after executives for Starbucks, Big Pharma and railroads over their rampant greed — and he's not afraid to use his subpoena power to do so. The pharmaceutical industry is one of his top targets, Sanders is saying, for working for decades to fleece the American… |

Shawn Fremstad (2023-02-13). Inflation Preview: What to Look for in January's CPI Release. cepr.net The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, February 14th at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time. We had been seeing good news on inflation in the CPI over the last six months with inflation in the core slowing to a 4.5 percent annual rate, while the …

Staff (2023-02-13). El capitalismo extremo invade las 'bigtechs', que afrontan una segunda oleada de despidos masivos. cubadebate.cu El libre mercado sin escrúpulos hace mella el modelo de negocio de las grandes tecnológicas que han expulsado a cientos de miles de trabajadores. En la cuna del idealismo tecnológico, Silicon Valley, algunos de sus fetiches, como Elon Musk, se arrojan a las redes de la extrema derecha.

Staff (2023-02-13). Julio Travieso Serrano: "La literatura es una manera de comunicarme con mis semejantes" (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Los escritores, en su mayoría, son personas calladas. Intentan pasar desapercibidos en el vaivén de la vida y en ese andar, miran más allá de lo que se ve a simple vista, buscan lo diferente, historias que vale la pena contar o elementos que pueden ser puntos de partida para inventarse un universo nuevo. Un escritor es un poco mago, un poco brujo, un poco genio. Así es Julio Travieso Serrano.

Staff (2023-02-13). La protección integral de los derechos humanos, elemento esencial para la viabilidad del socialismo. cubadebate.cu No es posible el socialismo sin la democracia socialista y esta debe caracterizarse por la participación popular como su elemento funcional y por la protección y la salvaguarda de los derechos humanos.

Staff (2023-02-13). øQué hay detrás de la fábula de que la cigàºeña trae a los bebés al mundo? cubadebate.cu El de la cigàºeña es uno de los más presentes. Películas, dibujos animados, trajetas y libros ilustrados muestran a esas elegantes aves de patas largas trayéndole bebés recién nacidos a sus padres. øDe dónde habrán salido esas fábulas?

Staff (2023-02-13). Se me perdió el celular, øy ahora qué hago? cubadebate.cu La pérdida de un teléfono celular es capaz de desestabilizar la economía de un hogar. En el mercado informal un Smartphone de gama baja puede costar seis o siete veces el salario promedio mensual de un trabajador, y una termina preguntándose si es muy caro el teléfono o es insuficiente la remuneración. O las dos cosas. øCómo protegernos de un robo?

Staff (2023-02-13). Descargue el libro "Tristana", de Benito Pérez Galdós (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu En el marco de la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores una selección de libros digitales, parte de los clásicos de la literatura universal o de los mejores ejemplares que la fiesta de la literatura en el país pone a disposición de sus lectores. Hoy proponemos "Tristana" de Benito Pérez Galdós.

Staff (2023-02-13). Captan una enorme grieta desde el espacio tras terremoto en Turquía. cubadebate.cu En la fotografía se aprecia cómo lucía la zona antes y después de los devastadores sismos. Según la agencia espacial rusa, la primera imagen fue obtenida por el satélite Resurs-P el 12 de julio de 2021, mientras que la otra fue captada este jueves por el satélite Kanopus-V.

Staff (2023-02-13). EEUU derriba otro objeto volador no identificado. cubadebate.cu El Ejército de Estados Unidos derribó este domingo un nuevo objeto volador no identificado, en esta ocasión mientras sobrevolaba el lago Hurón, en el norte del país, según adelantó el congresista Jack Bergman y confirmaron fuentes gubernamentales a las cadenas CNN y ABC. Se trata del tercer "objeto" neutralizado en los últimos tres días en Norteamérica.

Staff (2023-02-13). Elier Miranda, nuevo campeón cubano de ajedrez. cubadebate.cu El villaclareño Elier Miranda se convirtió en el nuevo rey cubano, luego de imponerse en el Campeonato Nacional Masculino de Ajedrez de Holguín 2023, que hoy completó las 11 rondas programadas. Elier sumó ocho puntos después de cerrar su travesía hacia el trono con triunfo sobre el habanero Omar Almeida en 59 jugadas de una defensa Pirc.

Staff (2023-02-13). A solo días de las Champions contra el Bayern Múnich, Mbappé vuelve a entrenar con el PSG. cubadebate.cu Por fin una buena noticia para el Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), el estelar atacante Kylian Mbappé regresó este domingo al entrenamiento colectivo, a dos días de la ida en Champions contra el Bayern Múnich.

Staff (2023-02-13). Buena Fe: "Las más viejas" cubadebate.cu "Las más viejas" Es el segundo sencillo con el que Buena Fe inaugura el lanzamiento disco Morada, luego del éxito que está constituyendo el primer sencillo "Café", publicado en noviembre del 2022. Con este nuevo video clip, Buena Fe, pretende hacer un homenaje a los grandes compositores de la música cubana y ponderar esa labor. Cubadebate comparte el videoclip con sus lectores…

Staff (2023-02-13). øCine en la Feria del Libro? cubadebate.cu La XXXI la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, que se celebra desde el pasado 9 de febrero y se extenderá hasta el próximo domingo 19, tiene como país invitado de honor a Colombia. Este país ha traído una muestra de cine que aborda desde momentos trascendentales de su historia, hasta dramas y cintas animadas de crítica social.

Staff (2023-02-13). Conozca la programación de FILH 2023 este lunes 13 de febrero. cubadebate.cu El pasado jueves se inauguró la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, el evento cultural de mayor masividad de los que se realizan en el país. Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la programación correspondiente al lunes 13 de febrero en sus principales sedes. Aproveche la oportunidad y disfrute de esta fiesta del libro y la literatura.

Staff (2023-02-13). El amor por la matemática se puede construir: Para pensar en el día del amor y la amistad. cubadebate.cu Un acontecimiento como el día del Amor y la Amistad, no será pasado por alto en nuestra Columna Para Pensar, ni podrá ser pobre. Vamos a combinar la matemática con la creatividad sin números.

Staff (2023-02-13). El tiempo: Madrugada fría y algunas lluvias en costa norte oriental. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá nublado en la costa norte central y con algunas lluvias, las que en la tarde se trasladarán hasta el norte oriental y se extenderán a la noche. En el resto del país amanecerá con poca nubosidad y estará parcialmente nublado, sólo en algunas localidades durante la tarde, después será poca la nubosidad hasta la noche y con escasas lluvias.

Staff (2023-02-13). Gobierno de Colombia y el ELN reanudan en México conversaciones de paz. cubadebate.cu Con perspectivas de llegar a acuerdos trascedentes que eliminen el conflicto armado en Colombia, comenzó este lunes en Ciudad de México el segundo ciclo de conversaciones entre el Gobierno de Gustavo Petro y el ELN. Los jefes negociadores expresaron su voluntad de llegar a acuerdos que contribuyan a la construcción de una nueva vida pacífica.

Staff (2023-02-13). Los Chiefs son los campeones del Super Bowl por tercera vez. cubadebate.cu Este domingo consumaron su tercer título en la historia, el segundo en los últimos tres años. Una patada de gol de campo de 27 yardas de Harrison Butker, a falta de 10 segundos, destrabó el empate y concretó el ansiado Supertazón para Kansas, que se impuso 38-35 a los àÅguilas de Filadelfia, en un abarrotado State Farm Stadium.

Staff (2023-02-13). Los ganadores de los Premios Goya 2023: "As Bestas" gana nueve estatuillas. cubadebate.cu As Bestas, de Rodrigo Sorogoyen, se ha proclamado la gran triunfadora de los Premios Goya 2023 al lograr nueve premios, incluidos el de Mejor Película, Mejor Dirección y Mejor Guion Original. La otra gran vencedora de la noche fue Modelo 77, que sumó cinco premios, además de Argentina, 1985, que recibió el Goya a Mejor Película Iberoamericana.

Staff (2023-02-13). Miles de españoles salen a las calles para defender la sanidad pública. cubadebate.cu Miles de ciudadanos de todos los barrios y municipios de la Comunidad de Madrid (un millón según los organizadores y 250.000 según la Delegación del Gobierno) han salido este domingo a las calles de la capital para defender la sanidad pública. Más de 70 asociaciones de vecinos y vecinas madrileñas han logrado movilizar la que podría ser la manifestación más numerosa.

Staff (2023-02-13). Reportan explosión en hotel Caribbean de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Una explosión ocurrió este lunes en la mañana en el hotel Caribbean, ubicado en Prado y Colón, en La Habana. Hasta el momento se reporta un lesionado, que ya recibe atención en el hospital Calixto García. La explosión ocurrió en una habitación fuera de orden ubicada en el quinto piso del edificio, donde no habían clientes y se trabajaba en la decoración y ambientación, precisó Carlos Manuel Cabanes, director de la sucursal Islazul Habana.

Staff (2023-02-13). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano para este 13 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el interés de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 13 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-13). UNE pronostica afectación de 182 MW durante el horario pico nocturno de este lunes. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por altas transferencia hacia la zona centro oriental desde las 18: 06 horas hasta las 19: 14 horas. La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 76 MW a las 18: 40 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico. Se mantienen las limitaciones en la generación térmica. En la generación distribuida, están indisponibles por avería 859 MW.

Staff (2023-02-13). Second Round of Peace Talks: ELN Delegation Already in Mexico. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-13). Zionists out of the University! Demonstrators in Madrid confront Israeli ambassador, armed security, official complicity and police repression. samidoun.net On Wednesday, 8 February, students and activists for justice in Palestine gathered at the Complutense University of Madrid to protest the appearance of the Israeli ambassador to Spain, Rodica Radian-Gordon, at an event organized to "commemorate" the notorious Oslo Accords aiming toward the liquidation of the Palestinian cause. Student organizations and activists for justice in …

Stuart Rees (2023-02-13). Lessons in solidarity from the Turkey and Syria earthquake disasters. greenleft.org.au The terrible earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria should make us ponder the meaning of community and nation as well as security and sovereignty, writes Stuart Rees.

Sue Bull (2023-02-13). School began as teachers had predicted — in crisis. greenleft.org.au Funding to the public school system has been on the decline for years. No wonder older, experienced teachers are so angry, writes Sue Bull.

T. Kelly (2023-02-13). French national strikes against pension reforms continue despite police repression. therealnews.com On January 31st, France saw widespread strikes as workers across the country took to the streets to protest against the government's proposed pension reforms. In Paris, the strike brought the city to a standstill as public transportation was severely disrupted, with only minimal services operating. Trade unions and left-wing political parties are at the forefront of the strikes, which are part of a larger movement against the government's proposed reforms to the country's pension system that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The government has pledged to press ahead with the reforms, but it rema…

Taylor Fox (2023-02-13). We Can't Let Antisemitism Be Weaponized to Criminalize Solidarity With Palestine. truthout.org As Jewish students and anti-Zionist organizers, we know that it is in no way antisemitic to support the fight for Palestinian liberation. False accusations of such should not be used to silence Palestinian solidarity activists. That's why we were glad to see the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights ditch a misleading and discredited definition of antisemitism in its recent fact sheet… |

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-02-13). Presidente de Colombia anuncia ampliación de vuelos a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Las nuevas operaciones de la aerolínea Satena en territorio venezolano empezarán el próximo 3 de marzo.

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-02-13). Protestan en España en defensa del sistema público de salud. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, cerca de 2 .000 personas se congregaron para pedir más recursos para la atención de la salud pública.

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-02-13). Movilizaciones en Venezuela celebran Día de la Juventud. telesurtv.net El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro Moros, estuvo presente en las movilizaciones junto a otro altos dirigentes de la revolución bolivariana.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel inicia visita a Belice. telesurtv.net Las relaciones bilaterales entre Cuba y Belice se oficializaron en 1995, aunque desde 1990 se estableció la cooperación en salud.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Fiscalía de Ecuador denuncia intromisión del Estado. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía solicitó al Ministerio del Interior que deje sin efecto los cambios del personal policial de investigación que labora en esa entidad.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Chipre elige a Nikos Christodoulides como su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net La participación electoral a las 15H00 horas locales era del 55 %, un 0,6 % menos que la votación de la semana pasada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Congreso buscará elegir a miembros de Corte Suprema en Honduras. telesurtv.net El Congreso Nacional de Honduras ha fallado en tres intentos para elegir a los 15 magistrado de la Corte Suprema de Justicia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Liberan a 39 manifestantes detenidos en Apurímac, Perú. telesurtv.net La liberación de los manifestantes se produjo al mismo tiempo que un policía retenido por la comunidad indígena fue…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). ONU reconoce poca atención a afectados por terremotos en Siria. telesurtv.net ONU lanzará en los próximos días dos llamamientos de emergencia para Turquía y Siria con el fin de recabar apoyo internacional para la operación de ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Número de muertos por terremotos en Turquía y Siria suman 33.000. t.co El sismo de magnitud 7,8 dejó 29.605 muertos en el sur de Turquía, anunció este domingo el organismo público de gestión de catástrofes de ese país.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-13). Equipos de Venezuela, China y Japón rescatan a mujer en Türkiye. twitter.com Bajo duras condiciones climáticas, el equipo de rescate venezolano trabajó durante 12 horas para llegar al punto donde se encontraba la sobreviviente.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-13). Presidente cubano sostiene conversaciones con premier de Belice. telesurtv.net Examinan marcha de cooperación bilateral. Díaz-Canel agradece a parlamentarios beliceños por apoyo a Cuba frente a bloqueo de EE.UU.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-13). Denuncian asesinato de líder campesino en Bajo Aguán, Honduras. telesurtv.net Santos Hipólito Rivas es el séptimo defensor campesino de la tierra y el agua asesinado en la zona durante 2023.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-13). Presidente de Israel pide a Netanyahu retrasar reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Isaac Herzog asegura que implementar la reforma judicial sin un amplio consenso pone al país al borde de una confrontación.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-13). Presidente de México pide a EE.UU. levantar el bloqueo a Cuba. telesurtv.net López Obrador recibió este sábado al mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, a quien condecoró con la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-13). Soldados ocupantes asesinan a adolescente palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Qusai Radwan Waked tenía 14 años. Según medios locales, con él suman 47 los palestinos asesinados por soldados o colonos israelíes en lo que va de 2023.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-13). Gobierno de Colombia y ELN inician nueva mesa de paz en México. telesurtv.net En esta ocasión se tiene contemplado que las partes discutan sobre la participación de la sociedad en la construcción de la paz y un cese el fuego bilateral.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-13). Presidente ecuatoriano es convocado a comparecer por trama de corrupción. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional informó que el cuñado del presidente Lasso, Daniel Carrera, fue invitado a comparecer ante la comisión, pero se negó a hacerlo.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-13). Congreso hondureño intentará de nuevo elegir a miembros de CSJ. telesurtv.net El presidente del parlamento, Luis Redondo, dijo que este lunes se reunirá con los jefes de las bancadas, en la búsqueda de consenso y convocar a una sesión para la elección.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-13). Policía peruana reprime protestas contra presidenta Boluarte. telesurtv.net Fuerzas policiales reprimieron una protesta que se desarrollaba de manera pacífica en el centro de Lima, con un saldo inicial de dos personas heridas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-13). Venezuela conmemora los 209 años de la Batalla de La Victoria. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro anunció que se convocará a un Congreso Nacional de la Gran Misión Juventud Venezuela, a celebrarse en marzo próximo.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-13). Emiten más de 110 órdenes de arresto por derrumbe de edificios durante sismos en Türkiye. twitter.com La policía, por su parte, dio a conocer que el sábado fueron detenidas al menos 14 personas, entre ellos varios constructores.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-02-13). Curiosidades de la vida de Julio Cortázar en su obra Rayuela. telesurtv.net Escritor de cuentos, poesías, cartas, críticas, traducciones y más, fue la novela Rayuela una de las que más fama ganó.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-13). Brigada médica cubana parte hacia Türkiye. twitter.com La brigada está conformada por 32 profesionales, de ellos 20 son médicos especialistas y 11 licenciados.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-02-13). China anuncia visita de presidente iraní, Ebrahim Raisi. telesurtv.net Según datos oficiales, la visita oficial del presidente Raisi se extenderá entre entre el 14 y el 16 de febrero.

The Associated Press (2023-02-13). Cuban President Visits Mexico, Receives Highest Honor for Foreigners. latinorebels.com Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that the island faces "tremendously difficult challenges" as he arrived in Mexico on Saturday. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador called U.S. policy "completely worn out, anachronistic, it has no future or point, and it no longer benefits anyone."

Tom Conway (2023-02-13). How books can be used to build up America or to divide it. nationofchange.org The assault on classroom libraries represents one front in DeSantis's scorched-earth campaign to divide communities and marginalize certain Americans.

Vijay Prashad (2023-02-13). Estados Unidos quiere convertir a Taiwán en la Ucrania del Este. globalizacion.ca El 2 de febrero de 2023, el presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., se reunió con el secretario de Defensa estadounidense, Lloyd Austin, en el palacio de Malacañang, en Manila, donde acordaron ampliar la presencia militar estadounidense en el país….

Volker Schuhmacher, Roland Rottenfusser (2023-02-13). The brainwashing plant and Against forgetting. indybay.org Klaus Schwab created a suitable stage for his ideology in the WEF. Wikipedia quotes Forbes magazine, "According to Forbes magazine, the WEF's Great Reset agenda is 'another example of how rich, powerful elites assuage their consciences with phony efforts to help the masses, making themselves even richer and more powerful in the process'" (15).

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-02-13). U.S. economic sanctions aggravate earthquake response in Syria. peoplesworld.org Suffering in Syria and Turkey caused by a strong earthquake on Feb. 6 has elicited an immense worldwide humanitarian response. The toll as of press time for this article was 36,000 people dead, with the number of recorded deaths steadily rising as rubble from collapsed buildings is removed. Unusually cold weather and snow add to …

WSWS (2023-02-13). On-the-spot report from earthquake-hit region in Turkey. wsws.org Many people living in the affected area blame not the "natural disaster" for the deaths and destruction, but the capitalists who, in their greed for profit, build buildings that do not comply with earthquake regulations and the authorities who turn a blind eye to this.

WSWS (2023-02-13). European powers prepare delivery of fighter jets to Kiev. wsws.org The European powers used the EU summit in Brussels at the end of last week for a massive escalation of the war offensive against Russia.

WSWS (2023-02-13). With Minnesota Opera management demanding massive cuts, orchestra musicians authorize strike. wsws.org Minnesota Opera Orchestra musicians voted overwhelmingly to strike after working six months without a contract.

WSWS (2023-02-13). UK courts/energy companies told to stop the forced installation of energy pre-payment meters after popular outrage. wsws.org Generally targeting the poorest, this has been a mechanism for energy companies to retrieve outstanding debt while still taking payment for ongoing use of gas and electricity.

WSWS (2023-02-13). RMT union stifling opposition to train companies and Network Rail final offers. wsws.org Sections of the right-wing media have made a bogeyman of RMT leader Mick Lynch, but as the Telegraph newspaper is forced to acknowledge sentiment is well to his left among rail workers.

WSWS (2023-02-13). Hold those responsible for the earthquake disaster to account! Oppose the anti-Syrian campaign and police crackdown in Turkey! wsws.org As the earthquake disaster, whose devastating consequences could have been prevented, causes tens of thousands of deaths, a campaign is unfolding in Turkey to hide the real culprits and deflect growing public anger.

WSWS (2023-02-13). The history and science behind airborne infections and the use of ultraviolet irradiation for disinfecting indoor air. wsws.org Dr. Nardell continues his discussion of the benefits and potential challenges to the use of ultraviolet irradiation…

WSWS (2023-02-13). Letter from a Maximus call center worker: "Maximus should be under criminal investigation" wsws.org "I think there is a connection between the exploitation that all of us at Maximus are suffering and the failure of entire social services system in the US, which has been purposefully underfunded for years, yet there is always money for illegal wars in place like Ukraine, Syria, and Iraq."

WSWS (2023-02-13). Shoot-downs of objects over US territory are first in history, Pentagon says. wsws.org With no public explanation, the United States has begun shooting down what it claims to be unidentified objects in US and Canadian airspace on a daily basis.

WSWS (2023-02-13). Wage negotiations break down at Deutsche Post. wsws.org Following the collapse of contract bargaining, 160,000 postal workers in Germany are being balloted for strike action.

WSWS (2023-02-13). This week in history: February 13-19. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-02-13). As death toll rises past 35,000, earthquake in Turkey and Syria now one of the greatest disasters in the 21st century. wsws.org The catastrophe in Turkey and Syria implicates the regional governments but, above all, the US and other imperialist powers, which have devastated the entire region in pursuit of global domination.

WSWS (2023-02-13). CSX's granting of paid sick leave: A PR stunt to distract from railroads' continuing attacks on workers. wsws.org The CSX plan amounts to throwing table scraps to a small fraction of the workforce which does nothing to reverse deteriorating working conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-13). Sri Lankan workers require a socialist strategy to fight Wickremesinghe's class-war policies. wsws.org Wickremesinghe justified already-imposed IMF demands, declared that there would be no reduction in the new pay-as-you-earn taxes, and outlined future attacks.

WSWS (2023-02-13). The 1619 Project documentary series takes aim at the working class. wsws.org The documentary aired on Hulu doubles down on the 1619 Project's racialist falsification of history and contemporary politics and culture.

WSWS (2023-02-13). The 1619 Project, streaming on Hulu, expands its racialist falsification of history, politics and culture. wsws.org Once again, it is asserted that all present social problems are the outcome of slavery. This theory imparts to the series its frenetic, almost dizzying and essentially incoherent quality.

WSWS (2023-02-13). New Zealand faces ongoing pressure to upgrade anti-China stance. wsws.org As the US deepens its preparations for war with China, New Zealand will be required to fall into line and further integrate into the US alliance along with Australia.

WSWS (2023-02-13). Australian Greens split over indigenous "Voice" to parliament. wsws.org Neither faction of the Greens represents the interests of working people. Both promote racial identity politics, which serve to divide the working class and cultivate a privileged Aboriginal elite.

thecommunists (2023-02-13). Anticommunism in the USA: the spectre remains. thecommunists.org The following article is reproduced from the Marx Engels Institute, with thanks. ***** "A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of communism. All the powers of old Europe have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this spectre: Pope and tsar, Metternich and Guizot, French radicals and German police-spies. "Where is the party in …

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-13). Where is "White Privilege?" I Can't Find It. thealtworld.com "People don't realize how hard it is to speak the truth to people who don't realize they are living a lie." — Edward Snowden | February is the month we celebrate Black Heritage Month. Try celebrating White Heritage. It would be declared an insurrection, and instantly the FBI would be on the scene rounding up white supremacists and domestic terrorists. White heritage has been characterized as racism, and racism is something to be ashamed of, not celebrated. Universities and public schools have taught white students for years that they, their parents, and all forebears are racists who enslaved and oppressed b…

Rania Khalek (2023-02-13). US Eyes Resources In Latin America, Escalates Against China, w/ Ben Norton. thealtworld.com With the United States hyper focused on Russia and China, it's easy to forget that the empire is still up to its old tricks in the rest of the Global South. What does the insatiable U.S. imperialist appetite mean for the resource-rich countries of Latin America? | After all, that copper, gold, zinc, silver, lead, iron, and natural gas in Peru, the lithium in Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, and the oil in Venezuela isn't gonna steal itself. How is the Cold War with Russia and China playing out throughout the region as the United States dusts off the so-called Monroe Doctrine? And how can this new multipolar era bene…

Rania Khalek (2023-02-13). Death Toll Rises as US Sanctions Block Aid to Earthquake-Devastated Syria. thealtworld.com With tens of thousands dead from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, U.S. sanctions are blocking aid and rescue work to Syria. | Rania and Eugene discuss how, in addition to hampering relief, sanctions on Syria have ruined its medical sector & capacity to respond to this disaster.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-13). Whatever They Decide These UFOs Are, The Answer Will Be More US Militarism. thealtworld.com

Meghan Bodette (2023-02-13). The Earthquake in Turkey and Syria is Not Just a Natural Disaster. socialistproject.ca The earthquake that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria in early February was a natural disaster — but the decades of war, sanctions and exploitation that made it so deadly were man-made. If the earthquake recovery can become a recovery from endless war and corrupt, far-right nationalist rule, the people of the region will be better protected from all future disasters — natural or otherwise. | After four decades of war against its own Kurdish population and ten years of intervention in Syria's conflict, the Turkish national security state is omnipresent in southeastern Turkey and northern…

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2023-02-13: News Headlines

Editor (2023-02-13). Chris Hedges: There Are No Permanent Allies, Only Permanent Power. scheerpost.com If we do not build left-right coalitions on issues such as militarism, health care, a living wage and union organizing, we will be impotent in the face of corporate power and the war machine.

Staff (2023-02-13). Zionists out of the University! Demonstrators in Madrid confront Israeli ambassador, armed security, official complicity and police repression. samidoun.net On Wednesday, 8 February, students and activists for justice in Palestine gathered at the Complutense University of Madrid to protest the appearance of the Israeli ambassador to Spain, Rodica Radian-Gordon, at an event organized to "commemorate" the notorious Oslo Accords aiming toward the liquidation of the Palestinian cause. Student organizations and activists for justice in …

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2023-02-13). The Chris Hedges Report: Matt Taibbi On Russiagate And Censorship. popularresistance.org Shortly after the election of Donald Trump, revelations that a Russian disinformation campaign had helped sweep the 45th president to power shook the media and the wider culture. The unfolding drama of the Mueller Report and a Senate investigative panel gripped the nation for the next four years. But now, journalist Matt Taibbi has revealed that the source of many of the claims of ongoing Russian disinformation during the Trump presidency, Hamilton 68, was itself a disinformation operation concocted by former US intelligence officials. Matt Taibbi joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss his findings and dissect…




Dave DeCamp (2023-02-13). US, Papua New Guinea Hold Talks on Military Agreement. news.antiwar.com The US and Papua New Guinea just wrapped up talks on signing a military agreement as the Biden administration is looking to expand military ties in the Asia Pacific as part of its strategy against China. "The United States and Papua New Guinea held negotiations on February 6 — 10 in Honolulu, HI to discuss …

infobrics (2023-02-13). China's Yuan will End US Dollar Dominance and Create a Bipolar Currency System in the Next Decade, Says Nouriel Roubini. infobrics.org He predicted in a Financial Times column the emergence of a bipolar currency regime…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Why Brazil-China Energy Relations May Improve Under Lula. infobrics.org Energy sector relations between Brazil and China are likely to improve under Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, local experts tell BNamericas…




infobrics (2023-02-13). Brazil in the Arctic Council: Not as Crazy as it Sounds. infobrics.org Even though its capital, Brasilia, is about 7.000 miles from the North Pole, Brazil has consistently expressed interest in the Arctic region throughout the 21st century…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Russian Companies Target the Chinese Market. infobrics.org Currently, Moscow prioritizes the strengthening of relations with Beijing, which is reflected not only in political relations but also in the economy, especially in energy cooperation…

Stuart Rees (2023-02-13). Lessons in solidarity from the Turkey and Syria earthquake disasters. greenleft.org.au The terrible earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria should make us ponder the meaning of community and nation as well as security and sovereignty, writes Stuart Rees.




lacuna.org.uk (2023-02-12). The People's Green New Deal demands true Ecosocialism. lacuna.org.uk Adam Weymouth speaks with Max Ajl about what a true eco-socialism would look like, and how the world might get there.

Roger Waters (2023-02-12). Roger Waters United Nations Speech: Ceasefire Now! socialistproject.ca Roger Waters Addresses United Nations February 8, 2023. | "The invasion of Ukraine by The Russian Federation was illegal. I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. Also, The Russian invasion of Ukraine was not unprovoked, so I also condemn the provocateurs in the strongest possible terms. | "We the people, want universal human rights for all our brothers and sisters all over the world irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or nationality. To be clear, that would include but would not be limited to the right to life and property under the law, for instance, Ukrainians, and for instance Palestinians.

Editor (2023-02-12). We Already Know Who's Winning Super Bowl LVII — the Billionaire Class. scheerpost.com




Editor (2023-02-12). Pentagon Wants To Return Special Ops Propagandists To Ukraine. scheerpost.com By Caitlin Johnstone / Substack An article by The Washington Post titled "Pentagon looks to restart top-secret programs in Ukraine" contains some interesting information about what US special ops forces were doing in Ukraine in the lead-up to the Russian invasion last year, and what they are slated to be doing there in the future. …

Editor (2023-02-12). Earthquake Leaves Millions Homeless and Without Water and Electricity in Turkish, Syrian Harsh Winter, Many Facing Death. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Consent Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Jordanian newspaper al-Ghad reports that on top of the now nearly 30,000 known deaths in Turkey and Syria, millions people are estimated to have been made homeless. Not only are they without shelter, they now lack water and electricity, and often even food and the World Health Organization …

Editor (2023-02-12). To Change the World, Our Unions Must Change. scheerpost.com By David Story / Labor Notes Unionism has seen a resurgence in popularity the past few years. The problem is, it's very difficult to get our members organizing in their communities when they hate the way our leadership (I use that word loosely) is operating. Our unions shouldn't be, and I'd argue weren't meant to …




Staff (2023-02-12). Days of Rage and Resistance on the streets with labour in France. samidoun.net Activists for justice in Palestine once again took to the streets in France alongside the labour movement fighting back against the Macron government's pension reforms that aim to raise the retirement age, over the objection of 93% of working people in France. The movement has involved multiple one-day general strikes as well as mass manifestations …

Staff (2023-02-12). Sheikh Khader Adnan on eighth day of hunger strike following detention by occupation forces. samidoun.net Palestinian leader and former long-term hunger striker, Sheikh Khader Adnan, is currently on hunger strike for the eighth day as of 12 February. He is being held in Al-Jalameh interrogation center, where he is being subjected to a harsh interrogation. The Salem military occupation court extended his detention until next Monday; he was seized by …

Aaron Mate, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-02-12). In Douma Cover-Up, OPCW's New Smoking Gun Backfires. popularresistance.org In the latest chapter of an international cover-up scandal, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has directly accused Syria of committing a deadly chemical attack in the town of Douma. A new report from the chemical watchdog's Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) alleges that Syrian forces dropped two chlorine gas cylinders and killed 43 civilians on April 7, 2018. | The report received an immediate and from the US Department of State, the British Foreign Office and French Foreign Ministry — the diplomatic branches of the countries that rushed to bomb Syria in response to t…




Almontasser Bella Kassier (2023-02-12). Stop Sanctions On Syria Immediately. indybay.org Thousands of Syrians under rubble due to multiple incredible earthquakes. They could not be extracted due to American blockade on Syria. U.S government causes KILLING Syrian people under rubble and DESTROYING lives of survivals.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). An admonition to the Greatest Generation. americanthinker.com My father was a good man. Unfortunately, but realistically, good men and women make mistakes. I wish that my father himself had taught me this crucial information.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). 'Shaddup,' the Government Said. americanthinker.com If you've ever wondered why you can't find common factual ground with liberal friends, the reason may be that not only have private outfits worked successfully to censor news, but government agencies as well.

Almontasser Bella Kassier (2023-02-12). Stop Sanctions On Syria Immediately. indybay.org Thousands of Syrians under rubble due to multiple incredible earthquakes. They could not be extracted due to American blockade on Syria. U.S government causes KILLING Syrian people under rubble and DESTROYING lives of survivals.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). An admonition to the Greatest Generation. americanthinker.com My father was a good man. Unfortunately, but realistically, good men and women make mistakes. I wish that my father himself had taught me this crucial information.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). 'Shaddup,' the Government Said. americanthinker.com If you've ever wondered why you can't find common factual ground with liberal friends, the reason may be that not only have private outfits worked successfully to censor news, but government agencies as well.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The American Legal System Is Becoming An Instrument Of Injustice. americanthinker.com This was never what it was meant to be, and America can survive only if we pull it back to its intended purpose.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The Hidden Overhead Of The Federal Acquisitions Regulations. americanthinker.com Regulations to keep federal employees honest about spending too often cost the taxpayers a lot of money.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The Vanishing Moral Roots of the U.S. Founding. americanthinker.com Liberty is about more than just overtaxation. The Founding Fathers understood what it was.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Africa a medical mystery to the globalist COVID elites. americanthinker.com Africans weathered the COVID-19 pandemic far better than those nations that followed masks, lockdowns, and mass vaccinations. That's a mystery to WHO, but not to the rest of us.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Another Chinese balloongate? americanthinker.com Well, the Chinese have done it again…or have they?>

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Biden's grinding millstone: Half of Americans worry about paying their credit card bills. americanthinker.com More 'I did that' from Joe Biden.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Conservative media needs to develop an eco-system that isn't an echo chamber. americanthinker.com Now that revelations have come out about the big-bucks blacklisting of conservative media outlets, what is to be done?>

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The Hill shills for Biden's PR flacks. americanthinker.com Don't believe your lying eyes.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). House Republicans move to forbid illegal aliens voting in DC. americanthinker.com Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is among the leaders.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). I have watched every Super Bowl, ever. americanthinker.com There have been some amazingly good games over the decades, and also some incredibly lousy ones.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Making the punishment fit the crime. americanthinker.com If we are to restore the rule of law in America, we must have a system in which punishments fit the crime and are reliably and openly applied.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Seymour Hersh's pipeline bombing story is being challenged. americanthinker.com I continue to be agnostic about whether it's true or not, but you should know that there is seemingly intelligent, fact-based opposition to his narrative.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The 2024 lines are being drawn now. americanthinker.com Man your (figurative) battle stations!

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The 'let's try it again' leftist balloon PR blitz. americanthinker.com It's all hands on deck to make Joe Biden look good in the second installment of Chinese balloongate.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). There may have been a personal angle to Tyre Nichols's death. americanthinker.com One rumor suggesting a connection between Nichols and one of the officers involved may have some confirmation.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Why don't leftist media conned by Russiagate reveal their sources? americanthinker.com Doesn't journalistic integrity demand it?>

Angela (2023-02-12). Saturday 2/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A Handful of Earth" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-02-12). Actress Jenifer Lewis: Jesus Is Most Black Women's Husband, We Are a Conquered Race. moguldom.com In an undated interview that has surfaced on social media, actress Jenifer Lewis declared that Black people are a "conquered race" and that Jesus is the husband of many Black women. A longer snippet of the interview can be heard here. Lewis has acted on Broadway, in films such as "Beaches" (1988), "Sister Act" (1992), "What's Love …

Anonymous Contributor (2023-02-12). Anarchists in Mexico City Show Solidarity with Alfredo Cospito. itsgoingdown.org Report from Mexico City on a solidarity action with Alfredo Cospito. On February 8, 2023, anti-authoritarians and anarchists gathered outside the Instituto Italiano de Cultura (Italian Cultural Institute), a branch of the Italian Embassy in Mexico City. The objective was clear and concise: to denounce the Italian state for torturing and slowly killing the compañero…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-12). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Wagner fighters claimed full control of Krasna Gora village; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot near Belogorovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near IvanivskeClashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 5 armored vehicles and 1 vehicle were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-12). Military Situation In Donbass On February 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian-led forces took control of Krasna Gora village; | Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot near Belogorovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russia…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-12). Military Situation In Kharkiv Region On February 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian-led forces took control of Dvurechnoe village; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Gryanykivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Synkivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Novoselivske; | Up to 80 Ukrainian personnel, 6 armoured vehicles and 1 howitzer were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling in…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-12). Military Situation In Syria On February 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-12). No To NATO &#1 ; Song by Mistahi. southfront.org We present to you the song of a friend of SouthFront This song by Mistahi goes out to all peace loving people who are taking a courageous stand against US empire building and expansion of the aggressive, warmongering military alliance, NATO.

Anonymous103 (2023-02-12). U.S. Act of War Against The European Union: President Biden Ordered The Terror Attack Against Nord Stream. High Treason against the People of Europe. southfront.org Written by Prof Michel Chossudovsky. Originally published by GlobalResearch. First published on October 1, 2022 Author's Update In recent developments, German Prosecutor…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). Casualties Reported After Turkish Drone Strike On Northern Syria (Video). southfront.org A Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. Source: Baykar. | On February 12, a Turkish combat drone targeted a vehicle near the northern Syrian town of Kobane, a stronghold of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). | The vehicle, a mini truck, was reportedly passing on a road leading to the village of Mnaz, a few kilometers to the west of Kobane, when it was struck. | The SDF-linked Hawar News Agency shared footage showing the aftermath of the strike which knocked the vehicle to the side of the road. From its side, the…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). ISIS Diyala Governor Killed In Iraqi Airstrikes (Video). southfront.org Iraqi Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct a training mission over Iraq May 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf) | On February 12, Major General Yahya Rasool, the spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, announced that ISIS Wali [governor] in the eastern province of Diyala was killed in Iraqi airstrikes. | In a brief statement, the spokesman said that the Wali, Sami Mohan, was killed along with six other terrorists of ISIS when F-16 fighter jets of the Iraq…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). ISIS Terrorists Attack Truffle Hunters In Central Syria, Kill Or Wound 14. southfront.org Illustrative image | Late on February 11, ISIS cells attacked a group of civilians who were reportedly hunting for truffles in Syria's central region. | The group was collecting truffles some 70 kilometers to the south of the ancient city of Palmyra in the eastern Homs countryside when they were attacked by the terrorists. The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that four, including a woman, were killed and at least ten others were wounded in the attack. | According to the state-run agency, the death tol…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). U.S. Strike Kills 12 Al-Shabaab Terrorists In Somalia. southfront.org A fully armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down the runway at an air base in Afghanistan on its way to another wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson). | On February 12, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that it had killed 12 terrorists of al-Qaeda-affiliated Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen in Somalia in support of that country's federal government and army. | In a statement, the command said that the strike occurred in a remote area approximately 45 kilometers southwe…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). UAE Foreign Minister Visits Quake-Hit Syria, Meets With President Assad. southfront.org Syria's President Assad during the meeting with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On February 12, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan visited Syria and met with President Bashar al-Assad to discuss rescue and aid work after the recent devastating earthquake. | The earthquake, which took place on February 6, affected central and southern Turkey as well as northern and western Syria, claimi…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). Ukraine Unveils New Suicide Drone (Video). southfront.org Screengrab. Via Twitter. | On February 12, video footage surfaced online showing the first successful launch of a new type of Ukrainian suicide drones. | The drone was reportedly developed by the National Aviation University in Kiev. In the footage, the drone, which is powered by a back propeller, can be seen taken off from an improvised launcher mounted in the back of a mini truck with help from a rocket booster. | Military experts noted that the suicide drone is similar in design to the RZ60 aer…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-12). UN Confirms Al-Qaeda's HTS Is Blocking Earthquake Aid To Northwestern Syria. southfront.org

Anonymous (2023-02-12). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…

Arturo Dominguez, Unicorn Riot. (2023-02-12). Harris County Jail Crisis In Houston, Texas Kills Dozens. popularresistance.org Houston, Texas — The Harris County Jail is the third-largest jail in the U.S. and the largest jail in Texas. Located in Houston, it also confines the most people with mental illness in the state. Despite its complicated history, the public is largely unaware of the myriad issues at the jail. This report covers how the massive backlog of felony cases and pretrial detention contribute to the deaths of dozens **of detainees amid overcrowding, medical crises, and a lack of mental health services. | Multiple times between September and January, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) slapped the jail with…

Bangkok Post (2023-02-12). Thailand Government Paid Compensation for Covid-19 Vaccine "Side Effects" and Deaths, Sets a Legal Precedent. globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy Report. (2023-02-12). Zelensky Admits He Refused To Implement Minsk Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky admitted to a major German newspaper that he refused to implement the Minsk peace deal with Russia. | The Minsk accords were two agreements, negotiated in Belarus; signed by Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); and overseen by Germany and France, in the so-called Normandy Format. | The accords aimed to stop the conflict in Ukraine that broke out following a violent US-backed coup in 2014, which set off a civil war between Kiev's pro-Western, post-coup government and pro-Russian separatists in the east. | The first deal, known as M…

BobHarrison, Adam Ganucheau, Portside. (2023-02-12). White Representatives Vote To Create White-Appointed Court System. popularresistance.org Jackson, Mississippi – A white supermajority of the Mississippi House voted after an intense, four-plus hour debate to create a separate court system and an expanded police force within the city of Jackson — the Blackest city in America — that would be appointed completely by white state officials. | If House Bill 1020 becomes law later this session, the white chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court would appoint two judges to oversee a new district within the city — one that includes all of the city's majority-white neighborhoods, among other areas. The white state attorney general would…

Brave, Free Santa Cruz (2023-02-12). Tuesday 2/14: Vandana Shiva & Russell Brand – Video. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-12). Federal Judge Approves Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site and Thacker Pass. indybay.org

Cassie King press release (2023-02-12). Cal Students Hold Valentine's Day-Themed Protest Against University Sourcing from Factory Farms. indybay.org Cal Dining continues to buy from Tyson Foods, a company students say is abusing workers, animals, and the planet. Protestors hold heart-shaped signs outside of Golden Bear Cafe while calling on UC Berkeley to "break up with" worker abuse, pollution, and animal cruelty.

Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina, Venezuelanalysis. (2023-02-12). 'News From Nowhere' — Building Communal Life In Venezuela. popularresistance.org In the world at large, the fact that a group of ordinary people comes together in some remote part of Venezuela to democratically determine their production and their way of living in a commune could seem to be completely unimportant. In the eyes of most who shape public opinion, this would be a quintessential nonevent. To be sure, it is never news. Nevertheless, if there were such a thing as a revolutionary news agency, the formation of such a commune and its advances would be the stuff of front-page articles, with banner headlines such as EXTRA! A NEW COMMUNE IS FORMED! or COMMUNARDS TAKE THE NEXT STEP!

Cindy Forster, Kawsachun News. (2023-02-12). Interview: Taking Down A Fascist. popularresistance.org We were in our distinct regions when the coup took place. I was the first to leave my province because we met with the grassroots organizations, and they decided, "You are the representative of this province. While we defend our [vote] in the streets, you need to defend it in Parliament. Whatever it takes, you have to get back into Parliament." I was able to re-enter, and I stayed there, while the rest were on the outside in the streets, communicating with us —they told us everything that was happening— they were being tear-gassed and arrested, they were chased, some lost their shoes, their aguayos or…

contributors (2023-02-12). Manifesto for an Ecosocial Energy Transition from the Peoples of the South. juancole.com

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-12). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!

Danny Haiphong, Black Agenda Report. (2023-02-12). Global Economic Forecast Reveals The Perils Of US Addiction To War. popularresistance.org The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its global economic outlook for the current year and the predictions for the West remain grim. U.S. economic growth is set to slow to just 1.4 percent in 2023. The situation is worse in Europe, where leading EU countries will experience near zero growth. The IMF cited high interest rates in the U.S., as well as the economic shocks of the Ukraine crisis as reasons for the West's economic slowdown. Nonetheless, this only tells a part of the story. | Economic growth is determined by much more than momentary shifts in the world situation. Inflation, wage stagnation an…

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-12). Pentagon Wants to Restart Special Ops Programs Inside Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is looking to restart special operations programs that it was conducting inside Ukraine before Russia invaded last year, The Washington Post reported on Friday. The programs, known as surrogate operations, involve employing Ukrainian operatives to track Russian military movements and information warfare. The Ukrainians involved in the programs would be overseen by US …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-12). Report: British Weapons Could Be Manufactured in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com British weapons could soon be manufactured in Ukraine under a plan that would significantly boost cooperation between Kyiv and NATO and further raise tensions with Moscow, The Telegraph reported on Saturday. The report said UK defense industry executives are discussing the plans with their Ukrainian counterparts and have recently traveled to the country. Their vision …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-12). US Conducts Aircraft Carrier Drills in the South China Sea Amid Balloon Tensions. news.antiwar.com The US Navy and Marines Corps are conducting drills in the South China Sea amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the Chinese balloon incident. The US Navy's Seventh Fleet said in a statement that the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group conducted the drills on February 11 with the 13th Marine …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-12). US Eases Some Sanctions on Syria for 180 Days After Earthquake. news.antiwar.com The US has issued a 180-day exemption for its sanctions on Syria that applies to "all transactions related to earthquake relief efforts," according to the US Treasury Department. The exemption was announced on Thursday night and came days after a devastating earthquake hit northern Syria and Turkey. As of Sunday, over 33,000 people have been …

Dr. Brenda Baletti (2023-02-12). CEO da Pfizer fez comentários 'enganosos' sobre vacinas COVID para crianàßas, descobre regulador do Reino Unido. globalresearch.ca O CEO da Pfizer, Albert Bourla, Ph.D., fez comentários "enganosos" e "nà£o qualificados" promovendo o uso de vacinas de mRNA COVID-19 para crianàßas pequenas durante uma entrevista na BBC, descobriu uma agência reguladora do Reino Unido. | A Autoridade do Código …

Dr. Russell Blaylock (2023-02-12). The COVID Pandemic and the mRNA Vaccine: What Is the Truth? Dr. Russell L. Blaylock. globalresearch.ca The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most manipulated infectious disease events in history. Official lies in an unending stream led by government bureaucracies, medical associations, medical boards, the media, and UN agencies.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Nation's LNG tanker construction steams ahead. ecns.cn The need for China-made liquefied natural gas tankers will remain high and generate profound changes within the global market landscape, driven by burgeoning demand for LNG in many countries such as India, Japan, France and Brazil.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Australia minister's visit to put trade back on track. ecns.cn Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell will visit China in due course, and both sides will count on bilateral economic and trade exchange mechanisms to address issues of common concern, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). U.S. owes the world a responsible explanation about Nord Stream pipeline explosion report: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The United States owes the world a responsible explanation, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday in response to reports that Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. investigative journalist Seymour Hersh exposed the United States sabotaged the Nord Stream 2 pipelines last September.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). (W. E. Talk) How did 'People Far Away' become co-creators of Chinese culture?>. ecns.cn In 307 B.C., King Wuling of Zhao (340-295 B.C.) made an important decision to wear the costumes of the Tartar nomadic group. But soon he was sharply reproached for the decision: "Your Majesty, if you replace our costumes with those of a faraway group, you change our beliefs, transform ourWay and violate our spirits."

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's outbound direct investment rises 5.2% to $145 bln. ecns.cn Overcoming the adverse impact of external environment, China's outbound direct investment, or ODI, grew smoothly and steadily in 2022, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Confidence strong for China's fast recovery. ecns.cn China's rapid economic recovery is expected to boost global commodity markets while leading the world economy to recovery, said foreign executives, market observers and analysts.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Xi encourages Chinese medical personnel in Africa to deliver benefits to locals. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday encouraged members of a Chinese medical team sent to Africa to benefit local people with their medical proficiency and medical ethics, and to better present China to the world through their concrete actions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Aid consignment from China's Red Cross arrives in Syria. ecns.cn The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrived in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Ferry services resume between Quanzhou, Kinmen. ecns.cn Ferry services between Quanzhou, Fujian province, and the island of Kinmen, which is administered by Taiwan, resumed on Friday after being suspended for nearly three years due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Schools can hire sports coaches, guideline says. ecns.cn Schools and universities can hire coaches to offer athletic guidance to students and alleviate the shortage of sports teachers, a new guideline said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's current-account surplus up 32 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China reported a current-account surplus of 417.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, up 32 percent from the previous year, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's EV charging piles report steady expansion in January. ecns.cn New public-charging piles for electric vehicles (EVs) in China saw stable expansion in January this year, industry data showed.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's automobile industry registers steady expansion in 2022. ecns.cn China's automobile industry logged stable growth in 2022, reporting year-on-year expansion in revenue and profits.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's auto exports increase steadily in January. ecns.cn China's automobile exports saw a steady increase last month, industry data shows.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Guns become No. 1 killer of children in the U.S.: report. ecns.cn Guns have become the No. 1 killer of children and teens under 18 in the United States, British newspaper The Guardian has reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Clean energy projects worth over 6 bln yuan launched in China's Liaoning. ecns.cn A total of 10 clean energy projects, with an investment of over 6 billion yuan (about 883.9 million U.S. dollars), have recently started construction in northeast China's Liaoning Province, the provincial commission of development and reform said Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Beijing to boost museum, park construction in 2023. ecns.cn A batch of museums and parks will be built or opened in Beijing this year, the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau said Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Fully unmanned autonomous driving vehicles tested on roads in Beijing. ecns.cn The first batch of completely driverless vehicles has been approved for road tests in certain routes and specific periods in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). U.S. restrictions on Chinese property ownership violate international trade rules: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The generalization of the concept of national security and the politicization of economic and trade investment of the U.S. side violate the principles of the market economy and international trade rules, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular news briefing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's adjustment of COVID-19 response to boost global growth in 2023: Goldman Sachs. ecns.cn China's adjustment of its COVID-19 pandemic response will not only speed up its own economic recovery, but also boost global economic growth, said a report issued by Goldman Sachs Research on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Xi meets Cambodian PM Hun Sen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen on Friday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China expresses concern over reports on U.S. involvement in Nord Stream explosions. ecns.cn If the reports from investigative journalist Seymour Hersh on U.S. involvement in the explosions at the Nord Stream pipelines are true, the United States owes the world a responsible explanation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Senior CPC official meets with visiting KMT vice chairperson. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Pak-China seed cooperation important for Pakistan's food security. ecns.cn The new phase of seed cooperation between Pakistan and China is critically important for Pakistan to meet the food security challenge in the future, a Pakistani minister said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Asians in U.S. California more fearful of becoming gun violence, hate crime victims: report. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Snow-covered terraced field in Hebei. ecns.cn Aerial view shows snow-covered terraced fields in Wu'an city, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 9, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Cradle of Civilization: Beijing Central Axis. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Fujian locals dance barefoot over burning coal. ecns.cn Villagers have stepped over burning coal in bare feet at a ritual ceremony in Putian, east China's Fujian Province.

Electromagnetic Sense Ireland (2023-02-12). 5G Dangers, 5th Generation Wireless Technology. Health and Environmental Impacts. globalresearch.ca 5G is the next generation of mobile and wireless communication. | This timely article published in December 2018 documents with foresight the health impacts of 5G Wireless Technology which is now being applied Worldwide. | *** | This first EU 5G Appeal was …

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-02-12). How the Super-Rich Destroy Our Minds. globalresearch.ca

eugyppius (2023-02-12). Exhaustive Study of German Mortality Data Finds Excess Deaths Tightly Correlated with Mass Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

Gavin de Becker (2023-02-12). Seeing Is Believing: What the Data Reveal About Deaths Following COVID Vaccine Rollouts Around the World. globalresearch.ca

Green Party (2023-02-12). Sunday 2/12: How the West Sabotaged Ukraine & Provoked Russia, w) author Natylie Baldwin (Green Sunday). indybay.org Online (on Zoom): | Topic: Natylie Baldwin Green Party Presentation | Time: February 12, 2023, 5: 00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) | Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83676331606?pwd=SUtqU1V3OW1SZ0kzQTlMeDhDRXA5dz09 | Meeting ID: 836 7633 1606 | Passcode: 819846 | One tap mobile | +16699006833,,83676331606#,,,,*819846# US (San Jose) | +14086380968,,83676331606#,,,,*819846# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) | +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) | +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) | +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) | +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) | +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) | +1…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-12). Thursday 2/16: Free CWA NABET Journalist & Political Prisoner Mumia: An Injury To One Is An Injury To All. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 NorthPoint St | San Francisco, CA | March to Harry Bridges Plaza next to Ferry Building…

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-12). Sunday 2/26: Advice for a Happy Life. indybay.org 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-12). Dying by Killing: The US and its Manifest Destiny. libya360.wordpress.com Marcos Roitman Rosenmann The fear of disappearing as a hegemonic power awakens the survival instinct. The United States (US) has entered a dangerous drift, the end of which puts the future of humanity at risk. If a nuclear holocaust is on the horizon, it is no coincidence. The cultural reason of the West is facing…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-12). Evil and "Terribly Normal People" libya360.wordpress.com Rosa Miriam Elizalde The new banality of evil is tourism, capable of turning a Nazi concentration camp, where 200,000 people were interned between 1936 and 1945, into an object of consumption. In Sachsenhausen, near Berlin, more than 30,000 died from disease, starvation, medical experiments, torture or the gas chamber. It was a center conceived by…

JANET (2023-02-12). Dockworker unions gather in Durban, South Africa. iacenter.org February 11, 2023 By Lyse Comins The following article first appeared in South Africa's Freight News, Jan. 25, 2023. (tinyurl.com/y3mz77c6) Lyse Comins is a freelance journalist in Durban, South Africa. Dockworker union representatives descended on Durban, South Africa's busiest port, on the last weekend in January to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic 1973 Durban strikes. The strike wave preceded the formation of the country's powerful trade union movement. Unions attending the conference included the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, based on the U.S. West Coast, the Revolutionary Transport Un…

JANET (2023-02-12). Is the Democratic Party the alternative to fascism, or its enabler? iacenter.org By Arjae Red February 9, 2023 Feb. 7 — The Jan. 6, 2021, failed attack on the U.S. Capitol exposed an attempt to overturn the presidential election results and made it undeniably clear that the Donald Trump-led MAGA movement represents a critically dangerous and growing threat of fascism in the U.S. But it left this question open: Can the Democratic Party really provide a solution to the fascist menace? Some might answer that the Democratic Party isn't the ideal alternative but the lesser of two evils. Others would say the Democrats are an inadequate instrument for totally defeating the Republicans and MAGA…

Kaleb Granger (2023-02-12). Dangerous, secret Texas police raids highlight problem of police militarization. liberationnews.org The Galveston, Texas city government is dealing with the fallout of a recent SWAT raid conducted by local police that ended in thousands of dollars of property damage against an innocent family based on a false accusation.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-12). Reparations United 2023 Unity Tour – Sacramento – The Mission, the Mandate, the Method. indybay.org Laying the Foundation For Local Reparations: A Guide for Providing National Symmetry for Local Reparation Efforts by Kamm Howard…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-12). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-02-12). Did the U.S. Economy Really Produce a Half Million new Jobs When So Many Major Companies are laying Off Workers? sonar21.com I heard from my niece the other day. She was an PayPal employee and got her walking papers within days of the Biden Administration trumpeting the "creation" of 517,000 jobs….

Larry Johnson (2023-02-12). My Recent Podcast Interviews with El Niño and Emerald Robinson. sonar21.com I was interviewed on Thursday by a substacker, José Niño, and on Friday by Emerald Robinson. Here are the results. Some say I have a face made for radio. You…

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-12). Biden Labor Dept. lanza campaña para licencia familiar y médica pagada. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Destacando historias de personas que se han beneficiado de 30 años de la Ley de Licencia Familiar y Médica, el Departamento de Trabajo de la administración Biden y sus aliados, incluidos los sindicatos de la nación, lanzaron una nueva campaña para convertir la ley en licencia familiar y médica pagada, con énfasis en la palabra …

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center (2023-02-12). Saturday 3/4: Gee's Bend Quilters on Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series. indybay.org Oakland Marriott Hotel | 1001 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94607…

mforinoco (2023-02-12). North Korea Unveils Record Number of Missiles. orinocotribune.com

Michael Nevradakis (2023-02-12). Taxas de mortalidade infantil mais altas ligadas ao maior número de doses de vacinas, confirma novo estudo. globalresearch.ca Um novo estudo revisado por pares encontrou uma Em …

Minnesota Reformer (2023-02-12). Rep. Ilhan Omar makes her Move into the Mainstream. juancole.com By Doug Rossinow | &#1 ; ( Minnesota Reformer) &#1 ; Only six months ago, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's future looked cloudy, her political base shaken. She had barely fended off a primary challenge. Her political judgments appeared questionable. Her critics appeared to have grown in number. Now House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his Republican allies have …

Misión Verdad (2023-02-12). Wilson Center Think Tank Reloads the US Roadmap Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad &#1 ; Feb 5, 2023 | The recent teachers' protests in Venezuela took place in a climate where, along with the inflationary pressure of the beginning of 2023, they seem to be linked to a type of mobilization that has been gradually getting expressed, at the national level, with unions and other "visible" platforms of "civil society," in the background of the advances and tensions around the government-opposition dialogue process in Mexico. | In the midst of this, the definitive collapse of the "Guaidó project," the reckoning of Voluntad Popular with the G3 [other main parties of the opposition], an…

Mojmir Babacek (2023-02-12). 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 almost 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It was …

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-12). Police Terror — Racist Arrow Tip Launched Against All Workers. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Consumer Health: Cancer education at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Saturday, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, which is a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and promote action to create a cancer-free world. This is a good time to learn more about cancer education at Mayo Clinic. Patients with cancer who come to Mayo Clinic benefit from the knowledge of Mayo Clinic's specialists and the integrated approach to treating each patient. Mayo Clinic's approach to medical care means that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). World Cancer Day wish from a Mayo Clinic oncologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer affects people worldwide, regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status. That's why Mayo Clinic joins the Union for International Cancer Control and other global organizations on World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, to close the gap and reduce inequities in cancer care. Many marginalized groups and disadvantaged populations worldwide often have limited access to preventive measures, early detection and treatment, which leads to higher mortality rates. And they are often not represented in research and clinical trials. "My hope…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Science Saturday: Cross-laboratory collaboration accelerates gold-standard SRA testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, where teamwork powers innovation, a cross-laboratory collaboration has enabled implementation of a cutting-edge, gold standard test for a life-threatening condition known as HIT, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The test, a serotonin release assay (SRA), uses the expertise and technologies of the Special Coagulation Laboratory (SCL) and Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CMSL) to guide physicians on making an accurate diagnosis of HIT, which is an important first step in choosing the best blood…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI myths and facts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my mid-60s, I have been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection for the first time ever. I was surprised to find out that I don't need antibiotics because I don't have any symptoms. There's a lot of conflicting information online about UTIs, like whether every infection needs to be treated and if sex causes an infection. Can you help me distinguish between UTI myth and fact? ANSWER: Urinary tract infections,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Congenital heart disease and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in newborns worldwide. While babies born with this condition are living longer and healthier lives, some may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Dr. Katia Bravo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the risks that pregnancy poses for those diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zCTF-bl9I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). As cancer deaths decline, access to care remains a challenge in some communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., but the number of people dying from cancer continues to decline. In the last three decades, the overall rate of death from cancer has decreased 33%. Data reported recently for 2019 and 2020 shows the trend continues. The decline, according to various reports, is attributed to increased awareness around prevention, screening, early diagnosis and treatment of more common cancers. Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D, deputy director of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Black History Month: Dr. Alyx Porter on shaping the future generation of physicians. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Alyx Porter Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Mayo Clinic's Dr. Alyx Porter,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Postpartum depression is more than baby blues. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more severe. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying irritability and feeling overwhelmed. Prompt treatment is important, and Mayo Clinic experts say it works. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WhmJuesp9ck Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Health disparities in preventive screenings for African Americans. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org BARRON, Wis. — Preventive health screenings are important for everyone, yet these simple and routine things are not readily available to some. Nothing in life is perfect, medicine included. The health care system has not figured out a way to screen for every illness or cancer, but it does offer great screening tools for some. Things like pap smears, mammograms, colon cancer screenings and vaccines save lives every day. "As a family physician, I come…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). What's National Wear Red Day? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Wear Red Day is an annual event held each first Friday of February, dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women. It's the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. That's why it's crucial for women to take charge and be proactive in their heart health. Women with heart disease more often have delayed or missed misdiagnoses biases, insufficient research, and symptoms and risk factors that are different than men. "There…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. "Many health conditions have a genetic link," says Breanna Mitchell, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. "Genetic testing can help you and your health care…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

No to Israeli Dictatorship (2023-02-12). Demo Demands on Crissy Field. indybay.org The Golden Gate Bridge at their back, demonstrators on San Francisco's Crissy Field posed for photos as wind blew around banners, flags and signs reading "No to Israeli Dictatorship" and calling the current leadership corrupt.

Noam Chomsky (2023-02-12). Chomsky and Prashad: Cuba is not a state sponsor of terrorism. peoplesdispatch.org Despite this embargo, Cuba's people have been able to transcend the indignities of hunger, ill-health, and illiteracy, all three being social plagues that continue to trouble much of the world. | Due to its innovations in health care delivery, for instance, Cuba has been able to send its medical workers to other countries, including during the pandemic, to provide vital assistance. Cuba exports its medical workers, not terrorism. | In the last days of the Trump administration, the US government returned Cuba to its State Sponsor of Terrorism list. | This was a vindictive act. Trump said it was because Cuba played…

Pam Martens (2023-02-12). Credit Unions and Banking Groups Warn of "Devastating Consequences" of a US Central Bank Digital Currency. globalresearch.ca

People's Dispatch. (2023-02-12). German Workers Across Sectors Protest Fall In Real Wages. popularresistance.org On Thursday, February 9, public service workers from sectors, including health care, day-care, city administration, public transport, water distribution, universities, and municipal waste management, went on a warning strike protesting low wages and poor working conditions. The protest took place in the States of Berlin, North Rhine Westphalia (NRW), and Hesse, among others, | Over 3,500 people, including professionals from the state-owned Vivantes Hospitals, Charite-Berlin University of Medicine, Berlin Waste Management (BSR), and other public sector enterprises demonstrated at Oranienplatz in Berlin on Thursday…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-12). Daily Round-Up | Lula and Biden discuss climate and democracy and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of Brazilian President Lula's visit to the US, the continuing drama over the Chinese weather balloon, and the latest from the Indian farmers' struggle…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-12). Who will finance pandemic preparedness and response? peoplesdispatch.org Nicoletta Dentico from Society for International Development and Geneva Global Health Hub talks about the recent discussions of the WHO Executive Board on the financing of the organization, and what the pandemic has taught us about funding models…

Peter Koenig (2023-02-12). "Electronic Money" under "The One World Order" (OWO): Are We Becoming "Money Slaves"? globalresearch.ca With foresight, this timely article was written by Peter Koenig almost six years ago. "Electronic Money" is currently on the One World Order agenda | Electronic money, a cashless society, is perhaps the ultimate and most direct means of the …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-12). Nuclear War. "90 Seconds to Midnight": The Pentagon's 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca

Progressive International. (2023-02-12). Havana Congress Plans Technological Sovereignty For Global South. popularresistance.org The Congress brought together over 50 delegates – scholars, diplomats, parliamentarians, and policymakers from 26 countries across all six inhabited continents, including Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. | Following deliberations over two days on geopolitics, climate, finance, technology and trade through panels and keynote speeches, including from Andres Arauz, Clara Lopez and Yanis Varoufakis, the Congress agreed to focus on science, technology and innovation in the next 18 months. The Congress, part of the Progressive International's project for a New Internation…

Ramón A. Rodríguez Montero (2023-02-12). América Latina le da la espalda a Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net A pesar de las presiones de los Estados Unidos, los países de América Latina y el Caribe demuestran cada vez más sus deseos de cortar vínculos con Washington y, como naciones independientes, implementar sus propias políticas dirigidas a proteger los intereses nacionales en beneficio de la calidad de vida de sus ciudadanos.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-12). México_NY: Movilización por la aparición con vida de Ricardo Lagunes y Antonio Díaz. indybay.org México | En Nueva York: Movilización de denuncia y solidaridad por la aparición con vida de Ricardo Lagunes y Antonio Díaz…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-12). México_Gustavo Esteva: Homenaje a Catherine Walsh. indybay.org

Revolution Books (2023-02-12). Saturday 2/11: Giant Used Book Sale Part 2, Support Revcoms $100K Fund Drive. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

Rob McKenzie (2023-02-12). CIA Spied on Mexican Revolutionary Workers Party, Interfered in Union Elections and Collaborated With Anti-Union Thugs Who Broke Up Strike at Ford Cuautitlán Assembly Plant Thirty-Three Years Ago. covertactionmagazine.com Growing strength of independent Mexican labor movement today draws on legacy of striking Ford workers. In the pre-dawn darkness outside Mexico City, in the dim light created by streetlamps, a group of about 300 thugs and tough guys prepare to enter the Ford Cuautitlán Assembly Plant. They are men willing to commit acts of violence …

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-12). Josh Walkos Interview &#1 ; As The COVID Narrative Collapses, Standing Up Has Never Been More Important. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today on Moving Target is Josh Walkos, owner of the Champagne Joshi Twitter account, here to discuss his very enlightening and informative Twitter threads, why he started doing them, and why it is so important that each of you out there stand up, regardless of your background, and add your voice alongside those

scorinoco (2023-02-12). Spain: Riot Police and Unidentified Gunman Attack Palestine Solidarity Activists Protesting Israeli Ambassador's Presence in Complutense University. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, February 8, Palestine solidarity activists and students at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), Spain protested against Israeli ambassador to Spain, Rodica Radian-Gordon's presence on campus. Radian-Gordon was participating in "The Oslo Accords: A Commemoration," a conference organized by the Department of General Linguistics, Arabic, Hebrew, Basque, and East Asian Studies of the Faculty of Philology of UCM, held to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the Oslo Accords that advocate a "two-state solution" for the occupied Palestinian territories. | The visit of the representative of the Sta…

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-02-12). How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline. globalresearch.ca

Speak Out Socialists (2023-02-12). Saturday 3/11: Good Housing is a Right! (Online Townall). indybay.org Zoom (Online) | Zoom info: | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158800683?pwd=N2J6UjgxNWhNak1WRWdUdm9CUit4QT09 | Meeting ID: 821 5880 0683 | Passcode: 340756…

Staff (2023-02-12). Beinusz Szmukler, el amigo que vivió y murió de pie. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-12). La oposición venezolana controla miles de millones en activos del Estado en el exterior. cubadebate.cu Una delegación de partidos de la oposición venezolana ha visitado estos días España y otros países europeos en busca de apoyo político. Quieren presión internacional sobre Maduro. Después de años de boicot han cambiado de estrategia y líderes, y han comenzado la carrera para las elecciones presidenciales de 2024.

Staff (2023-02-12). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto leyendo. cubadebate.cu Esta semana comenzó la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro y, con motivo del evento, convocamos a nuestro público a enviar sus fotos a La Tira de los Lectores. Agradecemos la participación en esta convocatoria, donde los textos y la literatura se hicieron presentes. Recuerda que puedes comunicarte con nosotros mediante el correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o a través de nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Staff (2023-02-12). La belleza del mundo animal. cubadebate.cu Las fotografías de Roeselien Raimond son el ejemplo perfecto de que con la mirada adecuada, todo adquiere un aura mágico que, en realidad, siempre ha estado ahí, tan solo había que saber apreciarlo.

Staff (2023-02-12). China construye un enorme edificio de 26 pisos para 1,2 millones de cerdos. cubadebate.cu El gigantesco edificio de 26 plantas no es la última colmena humana de una ciudad dormitorio, sino una especie de gran corral vertical diseñado para criar cerdos de forma óptima. Animales que vivirán como seres humanos, alimentados con sistemas automatizados, limpiados de manera constante, y monitorizados con cámaras de alta definición.

Staff (2023-02-12). Concluye agenda del presidente cubano en Campeche con reunión de delegaciones oficiales (+ Comunicado). cubadebate.cu Como estaba anunciado, las conversaciones entre ambas delegaciones fueron de carácter privado y en ella participaron todos los integrantes para discutir un amplio abanico de temas de interés bilateral en los que, según los anuncios, los más importantes son los referidos a la colaboración en salud.

Staff (2023-02-12). Díaz-Canel en Belice: primera visita de un presidente cubano a esa nación. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, 12 de febrero de 2023, la Asamblea Nacional de Belice volverá a realizar una sesión especial dedicada a Cuba, en esta el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de la Isla se dirigirá a los legisladores. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez es el primer Jefe de Estado cubano que visita este país.

Staff (2023-02-12). Médicos cubanos en tierra hermana (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acompañado por el mandatario mexicano, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, sostuvo este sábado un encuentro con una representación de colaboradores cubanos de la salud que se encuentran en este país y personal del Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social.

Staff (2023-02-12). Yosvani Alarcón: El pueblo tiene razón cuando nos critica; nos debemos a él, somos parte de él. cubadebate.cu "Dimos todo lo que teníamos, pero cometimos errores; las cosas salieron mal. Los atletas y la dirección del equipo sufrimos cada derrota; nos duelen mucho. Ni la justificación ni el dolor van a resolver nada; lo mejor es aprender, analizar, ver en qué fallamos y rectificar".

Staff (2023-02-12). Argentina: Fueron recuperados 149 restos óseos en la fosa clandestina conocida como Pozo de Vargas. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-12). Asciende a 26 000 la cifra de fallecidos por el terremoto en Turquía y Siria. cubadebate.cu Al menos 22.327 personas murieron y otras 80.088 resultaron heridas por dos fuertes terremotos que sacudieron el sur de Turquía el lunes pasado, reportó este sábado la agencia de desastres del país.

Staff (2023-02-12). Cambio de tiempo en occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en occidente y nublado en zonas de la costa norte con algunos chubascos y lluvias, principalmente en zonas de la costa norte. En el resto del país será poca la nubosidad, excepto en zonas de la costa norte oriental donde estará parcialmente nublado.

Staff (2023-02-12). Canadá derribó objeto desconocido que violó su espacio aéreo. cubadebate.cu Canadá derribó un objeto desconocido que violó el espacio aéreo del país y que volaba a gran altitud, anunció el primer ministro canadiense, Justin Trudeau.El artefacto fue detectado por el Comando Norteamericano de Defensa Aeroespacial (NORAD por sus siglas en inglés).

Staff (2023-02-12). Conozca la programación de FILH 2023 este domingo 12 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Este jueves se inauguró la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, el evento cultural de mayor masividad de los que se realizan en el país. Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la programación correspondiente al domingo 12 de febrero en sus principales sedes. Aproveche la oportunidad y disfrute de esta fiesta del libro y la literatura.

Staff (2023-02-12). "Dibu" Martínez sobre Mbappé: Cuando Messi pare, estoy seguro que ganará muchos Balones de Oro. cubadebate.cu Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez, arquero y figura de la selección argentina, le pidió disculpas al delantero de la selección francesa, Kylian Mbappé, a dos meses de la final contra Francia en el Mundial Qatar 2022. En un reportaje con la revista France Football, Martínez aseguró que "no tenía la intención de lastimar a nadie", en referencia a sus festejos al ganar el Mundial.

Staff (2023-02-12). Gabriel García Márquez y el cine en FILH 2023. cubadebate.cu Dos escritores diferentes, de distintas nacionalidades, la cineasta costarricense María Lourdes Cortés, y el profesor y crítico cubano Joel del Río, vieron en la relación de Gabriel García Márquez con el séptimo arte un punto de partida para escribir dos textos que fueron presentados este sábado en la Sala Nicolás Guillén como parte de la FILH 2023.

Staff (2023-02-12). Llega a Pinar del Río donativo para la construcción de viviendas afectadas por Ian. cubadebate.cu Muestra del apoyo de organizaciones y residentes de otros países llegó a Pinar del Río un donativo destinado a la construcción de viviendas derribadas por el huracán Ian, el pasado 27 de septiembre.

Staff (2023-02-12). Medio millón de personas salieron a las calles para protestar contra la reforma de pensiones en Francia. cubadebate.cu Unas 500 000 personas han salido este sábado a las calles de París, según la Confederación General de Trabajadores (CGT), en una nueva protesta contra la reforma de pensiones que planea el Gobierno del presidente Emmanuel Macron, una cifra a la que habría que sumar la asistencia a las aproximadamente 240 convocatorias de protesta por toda Francia.

Staff (2023-02-12). Presidente cubano llegó a Belice en visita oficial. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz- Canel arribó al aeropuerto internacional "Philip S.W. Goldson" de Belice. El mandatario fue recibido por la gobernadora Froyla Tzalam. Esta es la primera vez que un Jefe de Estado cubano visita esta nación caribeña. Las relaciones bilaterales entre Cuba y Belice se oficializaron en 1995 y se han establecido lazos de cooperación.

Staff (2023-02-12). Reto viral: øCuál es el resultado de la ecuación? cubadebate.cu Este reto viral no solo pondrá a prueba tu capacidad visual, sino también tus conocimientos con los números. En esta oportunidad, tienes que resolver una ecuación matemática en solo 5 segundos. Te advertimos que, solo aquellos que tengan un intelecto superior al promedio fueron capaces de dar con la respuesta correcta antes de que se cumpla el tiempo límite.

Staff (2023-02-12). Suman 60 muertos y más de 1 000 heridos tras dos meses de protestas en Perú. cubadebate.cu En la capital peruana, otra jornada de choques entre los manifestantes y la policía deja al menos dos heridos. Dos meses de disturbios suman 60 muertos y más de 1.000 heridos en protestas contra el Gobierno de Perú. el ministro de Defensa confirmó que se abrieron investigaciones contra más de 70 militares por la muerte de 10 civiles en Ayacucho.

Staff (2023-02-12). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano para este domingo 12 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el interés de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 12 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-12). Un Boeing 767 de Delta Airlines aterrizó de emergencia a causa de un incendio en un ala (+Video). cubadebate.cu Un avión Boeing 767 de la aerolínea estadounidense Delta Airlines que se dirigía a Nueva York desde la ciudad escocesa de Edimburgo, en el Reino Unido, aterrizó de emergencia este viernes en el aeropuerto Prestwick de Glasgow, también en Escocia, debido a que uno de sus motores se prendió en llamas poco después del despegue, informaron medios locales.

Staff (2023-02-12). "Una entre dos millones": Encuentran una peculiar langosta azul en Irlanda del Norte. cubadebate.cu Un pescador capturó la semana pasada una rara langosta azul en las costas de Irlanda del Norte (Reino Unido). Según biólogos marinos, las probabilidades de pescar un ejemplar de estas características son de una en dos millones.

Staff (2023-02-12). UNE pronostica una afectación de 123 MW en el pico nocturno con una mayor incidencia en la zona centro oriental. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2647 MW y una demanda máxima de 2700 MW, para un déficit de 53 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 123 MW en este horario, con una mayor incidencia en la zona centro oriental por altas transferencia hacia esa zona.

Staff (2023-02-12). Estamos obligados a forjar nuevos valores y esperanzas para nuestros pueblos. cubadebate.cu El mundo vive una crisis sistémica estructural: económica, energética, alimentaria, ambiental, social, civilizatoria. Y no se vislumbran respuestas globales, porque el capitalismo no es capaz de estructurarlas, sino que es el causante de su agudización, para lo cual sólo tiene ante sí la exacerbación de conflictos bélicos y la modernización y expansión de sus arsenales cada vez más letales.

Staff (2023-02-12). Una encuesta que muestra nuestro sistema fallido. cubadebate.cu El pasado mes de diciembre se hizo pública una encuesta de la multinacional de investigación de mercados y consultoría con sede en París Ipsos. Se denomina Broken System Index y se recogieron las opiniones sobre cómo funcionaba el sistema político en 28 países, todos ellos de economía capitalista y situados en la órbita de influencia occidental, precisamente lo que el bienpensante neoliberal llamaría "mundo libre".

Staff (2023-02-12). Maryland, and Every Other State Should Stop Sending Guard Troops to Distant Wars. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-12). The Twentieth Century Reshaped the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-12). Through Cold and Snow, and Unarmed, People Try to Keep Their Mountain Out of War. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-12). Colombia Government and ELN to Meet in Mexico on Monday. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-12). Dominican Republic Wins Caribbean Series 2023. orinocotribune.com

Stan Joosten, Resilience. (2023-02-12). My Experience At Ecosystem Restoration Camp Altiplano. popularresistance.org It was the height of summer, almost too hot to be travelling through the hot, semi arid landscape of Murcia in southern Spain. I had been hiking for a week through the Altiplano territory — at times a beautiful area of forests, lakes, waterfall springs and mountains; other times the scars of monoculture agriculture were painfully visible. A tiny dust tornado moved by in the distance and reminded me of why I had come to this place. I was on my way to Ecosystem Restoration Camp Altiplano. | For some time I had felt the need to go there. I had been following the ERC movement since its inception and became fasc…

Subodh Varma (2023-02-12). As real wages fall, Indian government remains blind to plight of rural labor. peoplesdispatch.org According to the calculations done by the government's own economists, real wages — that is, wages adjusted to inflation — of rural laborers are either stagnating or showing a marginal fall over the past over two years…

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-12). República Dominicana gana título de la LXV Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En el choque por el tercer puesto del máximo torneo regional de la pelota caliente, México se impuso a Colombia una anotación por cero.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-12). Fiscalía de Ecuador allana oficinas de Presidencia y Petroecuador. telesurtv.net La institución gubernamental detalló también que fueron allanados varios domicilios de funcionarios de Petroecuador.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Tres jóvenes son asesinados en Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá. telesurtv.net El Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz) de Colombia indicó que los jóvenes se encontraban en la vía pública cuando fueron ultimados.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Francia registra masivas protestas contra la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos de Francia que convocaron a las movilizaciones contra la reforma a las jubilaciones amenazaron con parar el país el 7 de marzo si no se da marcha atrás al proyecto.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Presidente de Cuba inicia visita oficial a México. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de México otorgará la condecoración de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca al presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Presidente de Siria acude a zonas afectadas por los terremotos. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que las autoridades de la nación "pondrán todas las posibilidades para reconstruir las áreas afectadas y ayudar a los damnificados donde se encuentren".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Cifra de muertos por sismos en Türkiye y Siria sobrepasa los 26 mil. telesurtv.net La Organización de Naciones Unidas teme que la cifra final de víctimas por los terremotos rebase los .000 fallecidos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Titular de la OMS llega a zona afectada por terremoto en Siria. telesurtv.net El director general de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, informó: "hemos traído 35 toneladas de ayuda médica".

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-12). Real Madrid se proclama campeón del mundial de clubes. telesurtv.net Ganan el título por octava ocasión y reciben el premio al Fair Play del Mundial. Entregan a Vinicius Jr. el Balón de Oro del torneo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-12). Presidente de México pide a EE.UU. levantar el bloqueo a Cuba. telesurtv.net López Obrador recibió este sábado al mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, a quien condecoró con la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Presidente ecuatoriano es convocado a comparecer por trama de corrupción. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional informó que el cuñado del presidente Lasso, Daniel Carrera, fue invitado a comparecer ante la comisión, pero se negó a hacerlo.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Presidente de Brasil sostiene reunión con homólogo de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Biden mencionó que su Gobierno trabajará junto al país suramericano en el rechazo a la violencia política y a los ataques a las instituciones públicas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Rescatistas continúan encontrando supervivientes en Türkiye. telesurtv.net La televisión turca transmitió en directo otro rescate, cuando socorristas ayudaron a una mujer de 70 años a salir de entre las ruinas de un edificio colapsado.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Terremoto en Türkiye liberó energía equivalente a 2.000 veces la bomba de Hiroshima. telesurtv.net Otra razón de la gravedad de los terremotos es su poca profundidad, que significó que mucha más energía sísmica liberada llegó a la superficie", explicó un especialista.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-02-12). Comienza 31 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, en Cuba. telesurtv.net Del 9 al 19 de febrero, la cita de la literatura cubana rescatará la premisa martiana: "Leer es Crecer".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-12). ONU insta a aumentar presencia de mujeres y niñas en la ciencia. telesurtv.net Según la ONU , "menos de un tercio de la mano de obra en los ámbitos de la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas son mujeres".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-12). Autoridades chilenas confirman 321 incendios forestales activos. telesurtv.net La Ministra del Interior refirió que se mantienen focos en la Región de Biobío y en la Región del Ñuble.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Celebran 44 aniversario de la Revolución Islámica en Irán. telesurtv.net El presidente iraní se dirigió a su pueblo y subrayó que la fecha representa el triunfo de "la verdad sobre la falsedad".

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Chile refuerza capacidades para combatir incendios forestales. telesurtv.net Se cuenta con el apoyo de 19 brigadas terrestres de la Corporación Forestal Nacional (Conaf), dos internacionales, cuatro del Ejército de Chile y una voluntaria.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Colonos israelíes asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La víctima se nombraba Methkal Sulaiman Rayyan, tenía de 27 años y murió a consecuencia de un disparo en la cabeza.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Brigada médica cubana parte hacia Türkiye. telesurtv.net La brigada está conformada por 32 profesionales, de ellos 20 son médicos especialistas y 11 licenciados.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Denuncian asesinato de líder indígena en Nariño, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se trata de Marcos López Enríquez, representante por Nariño para el Movimiento de Autoridades Indígenas de Colombia (AICO).

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). ONU: aumenta violencia armada por acción de bandas en Haití. telesurtv.net Entre julio y diciembre de 2022, la acción de las bandas dejó 446 víctimas masculinas, femeninas y 36 menores de edad.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Presuntos terroristas asesinan a siete policías en Cusco, Perú. telesurtv.net Cinco de los fallecidos eran efectivos de la División Nacional de Operaciones Especiales de la Policía Nacional (Dinoes) y dos policías de la Comisaría de Natividad.

UAWD (2023-02-12). Saturday 2/11: 1936-37 UAW Flint Sit-Down Strike: Learning From Our Stolen History. indybay.org REGISTER HERE: Zoom link | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOuupzspGN0huImEVzuuk0VVy4WB4ig0 | VIEW OUR INTERVIEW – "WHY IT'S RELEVANT TODAY" – HERE: | youtu.be/d5IbrK-E398 | SEE THE EVENT PAGE:…

Unity, Struggle, It's Going Down. (2023-02-12). Building The Movement To Stop Cop City: Three Theories Of Victory. popularresistance.org The struggle in Atlanta's Weelaunee forest and against Cop City has been waged on many fronts: treesits, rallies, community meetings, targeted property destruction, lawsuits. Recently, police attacks and the assassination of Tortuguita dealt many of us a devastating blow. But the choice by Mayor Dickens to continue with Cop City in the face of mounting nationwide opposition also poses risks for the Atlanta ruling class. If we size up our enemy's vulnerabilities, and strike effectively, we can win. | For the last two years, a diverse movement has defended the last forested land in metro Atlanta and prevented the c…

UUSF Forum (2023-02-12). Sunday 2/12: Rolling Stone writer Michael Goldberg: The 60s-70s S.F. Rock n Roll Scene. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin St. | in the TSK Room | And on Zoom. zoom.us/j/95195880862?pwd=Q1V3TWtiajluRkhSMW1NRWZGMURHZz09

Volker Schuhmacher, Roland Rottenfusser (2023-02-12). The brainwashing plant and Against forgetting. indybay.org Klaus Schwab created a suitable stage for his ideology in the WEF. Wikipedia quotes Forbes magazine, "According to Forbes magazine, the WEF's Great Reset agenda is 'another example of how rich, powerful elites assuage their consciences with phony efforts to help the masses, making themselves even richer and more powerful in the process'" (15).

Women's March, Working Families Power (2023-02-12). Tuesday 2/7: #AbortionRights: Text Party for WI Supreme Court Election – NO to Far Right Justices. indybay.org Online event…

WorkWeek (2023-02-12). WorkWeek UK Workers Strike, Rally To Defend Laguna Honda Hospital & 1937 Flint Meeting. indybay.org WorkWeek hears from UK education workers and others marching and striking throughout the country. We also hear speakers who attended a rally against the discharges of patients and residents of San Francisco Laguna Honda hospital which is run by the City. Twelve have already died and San Francisco City officials responsible for the deaths are blaming the the state & | federal government.

Florence CGTN (2023-02-12). Getting earthquake aid to northern Syria. america.cgtn.com The Syrian Arab Red Crescent, an independent humanitarian organization, is working around the clock to coordinate aid from around the world to quake-hit areas in northern Syria. It's been an especially difficult week for many in the country which has endured many challenges after …

Florence CGTN (2023-02-12). Americans get ready for Super Bowl. america.cgtn.com The 57th Super Bowl will kick off at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in the U.S.'s biggest sporting event, one that's expected to be watched by more than 100 million people.

Lucrecia Franco (2023-02-12). Highlights from Lula-Biden meeting. america.cgtn.com The presidents of Brazil and the United States met on Friday at the White House hoping to reset relations between the two countries. President Lula said the U.S. and the rest of the world can count on Brazil in the fight for democracy.

Dan Williams (2023-02-12). Chicago Auto Show is changing. america.cgtn.com The Chicago Auto Show is the largest of its kind in North America. The city hosted its first auto show back in 1901. Since then, the event has changed dramatically, and it continues to evolve.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-12). A Month's Notice: Why Burkina Faso Ordered French Troops out of the Country. dissidentvoice.org Though it was clear that Burkina Faso was eventually going to follow in the footsteps of Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), Ouagadougou's decision to break military ties with France was not as simple as media sound bites want us to believe. The conventional wisdom is that these countries are walking away from their …

_____ (2023-02-12). Suspicions of State Security Set-Up in Germany's Far-Right 'Coup'. strategic-culture.org A massive police raid foiled extremist plans to topple Germany's government. But the timing of the plot and its absurdity raised questions about a state security role in instigating it — something seen many times in Germany's past. | By Kit KLARENBERG | On the morning of December 7th, 2022, Germany's security services conducted the largest police raid in their history, as 3,000 officers stormed 130 properties spanning almost the entire country, as well as Austria and Italy. | When the police sweep was over, 25 individuals had been arrested for plotting to overthrow the German government. They stood accused…

_____ (2023-02-12). Who's Afraid of a Weather Balloon? strategic-culture.org This is how the world stage of the rivalry of the 21st century looks like and you are all welcome to it. | If this weren't so serious, it would most probably be hilarious to see the two superpowers enter a serious confrontation over a balloon. China claims it is but a meteorological balloon but the USA claims quite to the contrary that it is certainly 'a spy balloon'. This seems to have caused and will continue to cause rather severe consequences since the offending balloon in question had floated over America for a week. Apparently, it flew over strategically sensitive points and most importantly above the inter…

Benjamin Barber (2023-02-12). GOP-run Southern Legislatures Are Using Rule Changes to Undermine Democracy. truthout.org While Democrats defied historical trends in the 2022 midterm elections by blocking the Republican "red wave" that many pundits predicted would overtake the U.S. Congress, last year's election resulted in significant GOP gains in Southern state legislatures, bolstering their control of the region's politics. Republicans gained about 55 legislative seats in Southern states in 2022 and now hold… |

Brett Wilkins (2023-02-12). Hyundai's Suppliers Employ Child Labor, Democrats Call on Biden to Crack Down. truthout.org A group of 33 Democratic lawmakers on Friday implored the U.S. Labor Department "to take immediate action to rid Hyundai's supply chain of child labor and hold those responsible to the fullest extent of the law" after a Reuters investigation revealed that dozens of kids as young as 12 years old — most of them Central American migrants — were working in Southeastern factories supplying the Korean… |

Isa Noyola (2023-02-12). There Was No Mention of 853 Migrant Deaths in 2022 in Biden's State of the Union. truthout.org On February 7, President Joe Biden gave his second State of the Union address. A DREAMer was the first lady's date for the evening, but the humanitarian crisis at our borders barely registered as a blip in the 73-minute speech. That's not by accident. There's no reason that cautious White House staff would encourage the president to highlight the 853 people who died trying to reach our country by… |

Marjorie Cohn (2023-02-12). New Israeli Regime Moves Toward "Cleansing" All Palestinians From Palestine. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's religious Zionist coalition, which was sworn in on December 29, 2022, declared in its manifesto that Jews have the "exclusive and inalienable right to all parts of the Land of Israel." To that end, in a little over a month, the Israeli regime has killed Palestinians, demolished their homes, mounted incursions into occupied Palestinian territory and… |

Paul Kiel (2023-02-12). How the Wealthy Are Saving Billions in Taxes by Skirting a Century-Old Law. truthout.org This story was originally published by ProPublica. At first glance, July 24, 2015, seems to have been a brutal trading day for Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO. He dumped hundreds of stocks, losing at least $28 million. But this was no panicked sell-off. Among the stocks Ballmer sold were those of the Australian mining company BHP and the global oil giant Shell. Had Ballmer lost confidence… |

Rose Lemlich (2023-02-12). Big Tech Aims to Punish Workers and Drive Down Wages With Wave of Layoffs. truthout.org In January, amid mass layoffs across the tech industry, Google laid off 6 percent of its workforce, or about 12,000 workers. In protest, dozens of tech workers crowded the sidewalk outside of Google's Chelsea offices on February 2, sharing stories of laid-off coworkers and urging each other to join the union. The protest took place while executives at Alphabet (Google's parent company) were on an… |

The Lever (2023-02-12). LEVER WEEKLY: The Man Responsible. levernews.com This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it.Below you will find a breakdown of our reporting, podcasts, videos, and live events — a feature open to all subscribers. Following that, we are providing paid subscribers with an original column, written by a member of The Lever, connecting the dots on our coverage to deliver important takeaways.In this week's column, exclusively for paid subscribers, Matthew Cunningham-Cook explores how all the transportation woes we've been reporting on can be traced back to one person: Transport…

WSWS (2023-02-12). Airstrikes on Yemen using UK and US weapons "part of a pattern of violence against civilians" wsws.org The venal Saudi monarchy, which routinely assassinates its opponents, tortures, imprisons and beheads oppositionists and dissidents, and the repressive UAE provide the major props for Britain's defence industryone of its few remaining manufacturing sectors.

WSWS (2023-02-12). Abellio London bus drivers challenge Unite's online "survey" used to end strikes. wsws.org A determined three-month strike by almost 2,000 drivers was overturned by Unite with a two-sentence text message Friday morning…

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infobrics (2023-02-13). China's Yuan will End US Dollar Dominance and Create a Bipolar Currency System in the Next Decade, Says Nouriel Roubini. infobrics.org He predicted in a Financial Times column the emergence of a bipolar currency regime…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Why Brazil-China Energy Relations May Improve Under Lula. infobrics.org Energy sector relations between Brazil and China are likely to improve under Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, local experts tell BNamericas…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Brazil in the Arctic Council: Not as Crazy as it Sounds. infobrics.org Even though its capital, Brasilia, is about 7.000 miles from the North Pole, Brazil has consistently expressed interest in the Arctic region throughout the 21st century…

infobrics (2023-02-13). Russian Companies Target the Chinese Market. infobrics.org Currently, Moscow prioritizes the strengthening of relations with Beijing, which is reflected not only in political relations but also in the economy, especially in energy cooperation…

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Beijing to boost museum, park construction in 2023. ecns.cn A batch of museums and parks will be built or opened in Beijing this year, the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau said Sunday.




ecns.cn (2023-02-12). (W. E. Talk) How did 'People Far Away' become co-creators of Chinese culture?>. ecns.cn In 307 B.C., King Wuling of Zhao (340-295 B.C.) made an important decision to wear the costumes of the Tartar nomadic group. But soon he was sharply reproached for the decision: "Your Majesty, if you replace our costumes with those of a faraway group, you change our beliefs, transform ourWay and violate our spirits."

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Clean energy projects worth over 6 bln yuan launched in China's Liaoning. ecns.cn A total of 10 clean energy projects, with an investment of over 6 billion yuan (about 883.9 million U.S. dollars), have recently started construction in northeast China's Liaoning Province, the provincial commission of development and reform said Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Guns become No. 1 killer of children in the U.S.: report. ecns.cn Guns have become the No. 1 killer of children and teens under 18 in the United States, British newspaper The Guardian has reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's adjustment of COVID-19 response to boost global growth in 2023: Goldman Sachs. ecns.cn China's adjustment of its COVID-19 pandemic response will not only speed up its own economic recovery, but also boost global economic growth, said a report issued by Goldman Sachs Research on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Senior CPC official meets with visiting KMT vice chairperson. ecns.cn




ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Cradle of Civilization: Beijing Central Axis. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China expresses concern over reports on U.S. involvement in Nord Stream explosions. ecns.cn If the reports from investigative journalist Seymour Hersh on U.S. involvement in the explosions at the Nord Stream pipelines are true, the United States owes the world a responsible explanation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's current-account surplus up 32 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China reported a current-account surplus of 417.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, up 32 percent from the previous year, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's auto exports increase steadily in January. ecns.cn China's automobile exports saw a steady increase last month, industry data shows.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's automobile industry registers steady expansion in 2022. ecns.cn China's automobile industry logged stable growth in 2022, reporting year-on-year expansion in revenue and profits.




ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's EV charging piles report steady expansion in January. ecns.cn New public-charging piles for electric vehicles (EVs) in China saw stable expansion in January this year, industry data showed.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). U.S. owes the world a responsible explanation about Nord Stream pipeline explosion report: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The United States owes the world a responsible explanation, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday in response to reports that Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. investigative journalist Seymour Hersh exposed the United States sabotaged the Nord Stream 2 pipelines last September.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Snow-covered terraced field in Hebei. ecns.cn Aerial view shows snow-covered terraced fields in Wu'an city, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 9, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). U.S. restrictions on Chinese property ownership violate international trade rules: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The generalization of the concept of national security and the politicization of economic and trade investment of the U.S. side violate the principles of the market economy and international trade rules, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular news briefing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Asians in U.S. California more fearful of becoming gun violence, hate crime victims: report. ecns.cn




ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Fujian locals dance barefoot over burning coal. ecns.cn Villagers have stepped over burning coal in bare feet at a ritual ceremony in Putian, east China's Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Fully unmanned autonomous driving vehicles tested on roads in Beijing. ecns.cn The first batch of completely driverless vehicles has been approved for road tests in certain routes and specific periods in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Xi meets Cambodian PM Hun Sen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen on Friday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Schools can hire sports coaches, guideline says. ecns.cn Schools and universities can hire coaches to offer athletic guidance to students and alleviate the shortage of sports teachers, a new guideline said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Ferry services resume between Quanzhou, Kinmen. ecns.cn Ferry services between Quanzhou, Fujian province, and the island of Kinmen, which is administered by Taiwan, resumed on Friday after being suspended for nearly three years due to the COVID-19 epidemic.




ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Aid consignment from China's Red Cross arrives in Syria. ecns.cn The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrived in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Xi encourages Chinese medical personnel in Africa to deliver benefits to locals. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday encouraged members of a Chinese medical team sent to Africa to benefit local people with their medical proficiency and medical ethics, and to better present China to the world through their concrete actions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Pak-China seed cooperation important for Pakistan's food security. ecns.cn The new phase of seed cooperation between Pakistan and China is critically important for Pakistan to meet the food security challenge in the future, a Pakistani minister said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Australia minister's visit to put trade back on track. ecns.cn Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell will visit China in due course, and both sides will count on bilateral economic and trade exchange mechanisms to address issues of common concern, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

_____ (2023-02-12). What accounts for the sudden surge in Western interest in Libya? journal-neo.org Soon after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared at his annual closing press conference in January that the West had completely forgotten about the Palestinian problem and the Libyan settlement due to its increased support for Kyiv's criminal regime, the US and EU began to show an unexpected surge of interest in the North African …




_____ (2023-02-12). Global Economic Forecast Reveals The Perils Of US Addiction To War. popularresistance.org The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its global economic outlook for the current year and the predictions for the West remain grim. U.S. economic growth is set to slow to just 1.4 percent in 2023. The situation is worse in Europe, where leading EU countries will experience near zero growth. The IMF cited high interest rates in the U.S., as well as the economic shocks of the Ukraine crisis as reasons for the West's economic slowdown. Nonetheless, this only tells a part of the story. | Economic growth is determined by much more than momentary shifts in the world situation. Inflation, wage stagnation an…

_____ (2023-02-12). Zelensky Admits He Refused To Implement Minsk Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky admitted to a major German newspaper that he refused to implement the Minsk peace deal with Russia. | The Minsk accords were two agreements, negotiated in Belarus; signed by Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); and overseen by Germany and France, in the so-called Normandy Format. | The accords aimed to stop the conflict in Ukraine that broke out following a violent US-backed coup in 2014, which set off a civil war between Kiev's pro-Western, post-coup government and pro-Russian separatists in the east. | The first deal, known as M…

Aaron Maté (2023-02-12). In Douma Cover-Up, OPCW's New Smoking Gun Backfires. orinocotribune.com

Almontasser Bella Kassier (2023-02-12). Stop Sanctions On Syria Immediately. indybay.org Thousands of Syrians under rubble due to multiple incredible earthquakes. They could not be extracted due to American blockade on Syria. U.S government causes KILLING Syrian people under rubble and DESTROYING lives of survivals.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). An admonition to the Greatest Generation. americanthinker.com My father was a good man. Unfortunately, but realistically, good men and women make mistakes. I wish that my father himself had taught me this crucial information.

_____ (2023-02-12). Global Economic Forecast Reveals The Perils Of US Addiction To War. popularresistance.org The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its global economic outlook for the current year and the predictions for the West remain grim. U.S. economic growth is set to slow to just 1.4 percent in 2023. The situation is worse in Europe, where leading EU countries will experience near zero growth. The IMF cited high interest rates in the U.S., as well as the economic shocks of the Ukraine crisis as reasons for the West's economic slowdown. Nonetheless, this only tells a part of the story. | Economic growth is determined by much more than momentary shifts in the world situation. Inflation, wage stagnation an…

_____ (2023-02-12). Zelensky Admits He Refused To Implement Minsk Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky admitted to a major German newspaper that he refused to implement the Minsk peace deal with Russia. | The Minsk accords were two agreements, negotiated in Belarus; signed by Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); and overseen by Germany and France, in the so-called Normandy Format. | The accords aimed to stop the conflict in Ukraine that broke out following a violent US-backed coup in 2014, which set off a civil war between Kiev's pro-Western, post-coup government and pro-Russian separatists in the east. | The first deal, known as M…

Aaron Maté (2023-02-12). In Douma Cover-Up, OPCW's New Smoking Gun Backfires. orinocotribune.com

Almontasser Bella Kassier (2023-02-12). Stop Sanctions On Syria Immediately. indybay.org Thousands of Syrians under rubble due to multiple incredible earthquakes. They could not be extracted due to American blockade on Syria. U.S government causes KILLING Syrian people under rubble and DESTROYING lives of survivals.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). An admonition to the Greatest Generation. americanthinker.com My father was a good man. Unfortunately, but realistically, good men and women make mistakes. I wish that my father himself had taught me this crucial information.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). 'Shaddup,' the Government Said. americanthinker.com If you've ever wondered why you can't find common factual ground with liberal friends, the reason may be that not only have private outfits worked successfully to censor news, but government agencies as well.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The American Legal System Is Becoming An Instrument Of Injustice. americanthinker.com This was never what it was meant to be, and America can survive only if we pull it back to its intended purpose.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The Hidden Overhead Of The Federal Acquisitions Regulations. americanthinker.com Regulations to keep federal employees honest about spending too often cost the taxpayers a lot of money.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The Vanishing Moral Roots of the U.S. Founding. americanthinker.com Liberty is about more than just overtaxation. The Founding Fathers understood what it was.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Another Chinese balloongate? americanthinker.com Well, the Chinese have done it again…or have they?>

americanthinker (2023-02-12). House Republicans move to forbid illegal aliens voting in DC. americanthinker.com Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is among the leaders.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). I have watched every Super Bowl, ever. americanthinker.com There have been some amazingly good games over the decades, and also some incredibly lousy ones.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The 2024 lines are being drawn now. americanthinker.com Man your (figurative) battle stations!

americanthinker (2023-02-12). The 'let's try it again' leftist balloon PR blitz. americanthinker.com It's all hands on deck to make Joe Biden look good in the second installment of Chinese balloongate.

americanthinker (2023-02-12). Why don't leftist media conned by Russiagate reveal their sources? americanthinker.com Doesn't journalistic integrity demand it?>

Angela (2023-02-12). Saturday 2/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A Handful of Earth" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous (2023-02-12). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…

Brave, Free Santa Cruz (2023-02-12). Tuesday 2/14: Vandana Shiva & Russell Brand – Video. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-12). Federal Judge Approves Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site and Thacker Pass. indybay.org

Cassie King press release (2023-02-12). Cal Students Hold Valentine's Day-Themed Protest Against University Sourcing from Factory Farms. indybay.org Cal Dining continues to buy from Tyson Foods, a company students say is abusing workers, animals, and the planet. Protestors hold heart-shaped signs outside of Golden Bear Cafe while calling on UC Berkeley to "break up with" worker abuse, pollution, and animal cruelty.

contributors (2023-02-12). Manifesto for an Ecosocial Energy Transition from the Peoples of the South. juancole.com

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-12). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Nation's LNG tanker construction steams ahead. ecns.cn The need for China-made liquefied natural gas tankers will remain high and generate profound changes within the global market landscape, driven by burgeoning demand for LNG in many countries such as India, Japan, France and Brazil.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). China's outbound direct investment rises 5.2% to $145 bln. ecns.cn Overcoming the adverse impact of external environment, China's outbound direct investment, or ODI, grew smoothly and steadily in 2022, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-12). Confidence strong for China's fast recovery. ecns.cn China's rapid economic recovery is expected to boost global commodity markets while leading the world economy to recovery, said foreign executives, market observers and analysts.

Green Party (2023-02-12). Sunday 2/12: How the West Sabotaged Ukraine & Provoked Russia, w) author Natylie Baldwin (Green Sunday). indybay.org Online (on Zoom): | Topic: Natylie Baldwin Green Party Presentation | Time: February 12, 2023, 5: 00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) | Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83676331606?pwd=SUtqU1V3OW1SZ0kzQTlMeDhDRXA5dz09 | Meeting ID: 836 7633 1606 | Passcode: 819846 | One tap mobile | +16699006833,,83676331606#,,,,*819846# US (San Jose) | +14086380968,,83676331606#,,,,*819846# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) | +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) | +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) | +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) | +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) | +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) | +1…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-12). Thursday 2/16: Free CWA NABET Journalist & Political Prisoner Mumia: An Injury To One Is An Injury To All. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 | 400 NorthPoint St | San Francisco, CA | March to Harry Bridges Plaza next to Ferry Building…

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-12). Sunday 2/26: Advice for a Happy Life. indybay.org 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Juan Cole (2023-02-12). Earthquake Leaves Millions Homeless and without Water and Electricity in Turkish, Syrian Harsh Winter, Many Facing Death. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) &#1 ; The Jordanian newspaper al-Ghad reports that on top of the now nearly 30,000 known deaths in Turkey and Syria, millions people are estimated to have been made homeless. Not only are they without shelter, they now lack water and electricity, and often even food and the World Health Organization (WHO) …

Kaleb Granger (2023-02-12). Dangerous, secret Texas police raids highlight problem of police militarization. liberationnews.org The Galveston, Texas city government is dealing with the fallout of a recent SWAT raid conducted by local police that ended in thousands of dollars of property damage against an innocent family based on a false accusation.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-12). Reparations United 2023 Unity Tour – Sacramento – The Mission, the Mandate, the Method. indybay.org Laying the Foundation For Local Reparations: A Guide for Providing National Symmetry for Local Reparation Efforts by Kamm Howard…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-12). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-02-12). Did the U.S. Economy Really Produce a Half Million new Jobs When So Many Major Companies are laying Off Workers? sonar21.com I heard from my niece the other day. She was an PayPal employee and got her walking papers within days of the Biden Administration trumpeting the "creation" of 517,000 jobs….

Larry Johnson (2023-02-12). My Recent Podcast Interviews with El Niño and Emerald Robinson. sonar21.com I was interviewed on Thursday by a substacker, José Niño, and on Friday by Emerald Robinson. Here are the results. Some say I have a face made for radio. You…

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-12). Biden Labor Dept. lanza campaña para licencia familiar y médica pagada. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Destacando historias de personas que se han beneficiado de 30 años de la Ley de Licencia Familiar y Médica, el Departamento de Trabajo de la administración Biden y sus aliados, incluidos los sindicatos de la nación, lanzaron una nueva campaña para convertir la ley en licencia familiar y médica pagada, con énfasis en la palabra …

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center (2023-02-12). Saturday 3/4: Gee's Bend Quilters on Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series. indybay.org Oakland Marriott Hotel | 1001 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94607…

mforinoco (2023-02-12). North Korea Unveils Record Number of Missiles. orinocotribune.com

Minnesota Reformer (2023-02-12). Rep. Ilhan Omar makes her Move into the Mainstream. juancole.com By Doug Rossinow | &#1 ; ( Minnesota Reformer) &#1 ; Only six months ago, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's future looked cloudy, her political base shaken. She had barely fended off a primary challenge. Her political judgments appeared questionable. Her critics appeared to have grown in number. Now House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his Republican allies have …

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-12). Police Terror — Racist Arrow Tip Launched Against All Workers. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Consumer Health: Cancer education at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Saturday, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, which is a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and promote action to create a cancer-free world. This is a good time to learn more about cancer education at Mayo Clinic. Patients with cancer who come to Mayo Clinic benefit from the knowledge of Mayo Clinic's specialists and the integrated approach to treating each patient. Mayo Clinic's approach to medical care means that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). World Cancer Day wish from a Mayo Clinic oncologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer affects people worldwide, regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status. That's why Mayo Clinic joins the Union for International Cancer Control and other global organizations on World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, to close the gap and reduce inequities in cancer care. Many marginalized groups and disadvantaged populations worldwide often have limited access to preventive measures, early detection and treatment, which leads to higher mortality rates. And they are often not represented in research and clinical trials. "My hope…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Science Saturday: Cross-laboratory collaboration accelerates gold-standard SRA testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, where teamwork powers innovation, a cross-laboratory collaboration has enabled implementation of a cutting-edge, gold standard test for a life-threatening condition known as HIT, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The test, a serotonin release assay (SRA), uses the expertise and technologies of the Special Coagulation Laboratory (SCL) and Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CMSL) to guide physicians on making an accurate diagnosis of HIT, which is an important first step in choosing the best blood…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI myths and facts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my mid-60s, I have been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection for the first time ever. I was surprised to find out that I don't need antibiotics because I don't have any symptoms. There's a lot of conflicting information online about UTIs, like whether every infection needs to be treated and if sex causes an infection. Can you help me distinguish between UTI myth and fact? ANSWER: Urinary tract infections,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Congenital heart disease and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in newborns worldwide. While babies born with this condition are living longer and healthier lives, some may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Dr. Katia Bravo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the risks that pregnancy poses for those diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zCTF-bl9I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). As cancer deaths decline, access to care remains a challenge in some communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., but the number of people dying from cancer continues to decline. In the last three decades, the overall rate of death from cancer has decreased 33%. Data reported recently for 2019 and 2020 shows the trend continues. The decline, according to various reports, is attributed to increased awareness around prevention, screening, early diagnosis and treatment of more common cancers. Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D, deputy director of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Black History Month: Dr. Alyx Porter on shaping the future generation of physicians. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Alyx Porter Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Mayo Clinic's Dr. Alyx Porter,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Postpartum depression is more than baby blues. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more severe. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying irritability and feeling overwhelmed. Prompt treatment is important, and Mayo Clinic experts say it works. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WhmJuesp9ck Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Health disparities in preventive screenings for African Americans. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org BARRON, Wis. — Preventive health screenings are important for everyone, yet these simple and routine things are not readily available to some. Nothing in life is perfect, medicine included. The health care system has not figured out a way to screen for every illness or cancer, but it does offer great screening tools for some. Things like pap smears, mammograms, colon cancer screenings and vaccines save lives every day. "As a family physician, I come…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). What's National Wear Red Day? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Wear Red Day is an annual event held each first Friday of February, dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease in women. It's the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. That's why it's crucial for women to take charge and be proactive in their heart health. Women with heart disease more often have delayed or missed misdiagnoses biases, insufficient research, and symptoms and risk factors that are different than men. "There…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. "Many health conditions have a genetic link," says Breanna Mitchell, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. "Genetic testing can help you and your health care…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in India. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic concierge assists a visitor. MUMBAI, India — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Mumbai to assist patients who wish to make appointments at Mayo Clinic locations worldwide. The office staff, fluent in Hindi and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We are pleased…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-12). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…

No to Israeli Dictatorship (2023-02-12). Demo Demands on Crissy Field. indybay.org The Golden Gate Bridge at their back, demonstrators on San Francisco's Crissy Field posed for photos as wind blew around banners, flags and signs reading "No to Israeli Dictatorship" and calling the current leadership corrupt.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-12). Daily Round-Up | Lula and Biden discuss climate and democracy and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of Brazilian President Lula's visit to the US, the continuing drama over the Chinese weather balloon, and the latest from the Indian farmers' struggle…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-12). Who will finance pandemic preparedness and response? peoplesdispatch.org Nicoletta Dentico from Society for International Development and Geneva Global Health Hub talks about the recent discussions of the WHO Executive Board on the financing of the organization, and what the pandemic has taught us about funding models…

Ramón A. Rodríguez Montero (2023-02-12). América Latina le da la espalda a Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net A pesar de las presiones de los Estados Unidos, los países de América Latina y el Caribe demuestran cada vez más sus deseos de cortar vínculos con Washington y, como naciones independientes, implementar sus propias políticas dirigidas a proteger los intereses nacionales en beneficio de la calidad de vida de sus ciudadanos.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-12). México_NY: Movilización por la aparición con vida de Ricardo Lagunes y Antonio Díaz. indybay.org México | En Nueva York: Movilización de denuncia y solidaridad por la aparición con vida de Ricardo Lagunes y Antonio Díaz…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-12). México_Gustavo Esteva: Homenaje a Catherine Walsh. indybay.org

Revolution Books (2023-02-12). Saturday 2/11: Giant Used Book Sale Part 2, Support Revcoms $100K Fund Drive. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

Rob McKenzie (2023-02-12). CIA Spied on Mexican Revolutionary Workers Party, Interfered in Union Elections and Collaborated With Anti-Union Thugs Who Broke Up Strike at Ford Cuautitlán Assembly Plant Thirty-Three Years Ago. covertactionmagazine.com Growing strength of independent Mexican labor movement today draws on legacy of striking Ford workers. In the pre-dawn darkness outside Mexico City, in the dim light created by streetlamps, a group of about 300 thugs and tough guys prepare to enter the Ford Cuautitlán Assembly Plant. They are men willing to commit acts of violence …

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-12). Josh Walkos Interview &#1 ; As The COVID Narrative Collapses, Standing Up Has Never Been More Important. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today on Moving Target is Josh Walkos, owner of the Champagne Joshi Twitter account, here to discuss his very enlightening and informative Twitter threads, why he started doing them, and why it is so important that each of you out there stand up, regardless of your background, and add your voice alongside those

Speak Out Socialists (2023-02-12). Saturday 3/11: Good Housing is a Right! (Online Townall). indybay.org Zoom (Online) | Zoom info: | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158800683?pwd=N2J6UjgxNWhNak1WRWdUdm9CUit4QT09 | Meeting ID: 821 5880 0683 | Passcode: 340756…

Staff (2023-02-12). Beinusz Szmukler, el amigo que vivió y murió de pie. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-12). La oposición venezolana controla miles de millones en activos del Estado en el exterior. cubadebate.cu Una delegación de partidos de la oposición venezolana ha visitado estos días España y otros países europeos en busca de apoyo político. Quieren presión internacional sobre Maduro. Después de años de boicot han cambiado de estrategia y líderes, y han comenzado la carrera para las elecciones presidenciales de 2024.

Staff (2023-02-12). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto leyendo. cubadebate.cu Esta semana comenzó la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro y, con motivo del evento, convocamos a nuestro público a enviar sus fotos a La Tira de los Lectores. Agradecemos la participación en esta convocatoria, donde los textos y la literatura se hicieron presentes. Recuerda que puedes comunicarte con nosotros mediante el correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o a través de nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Staff (2023-02-12). China construye un enorme edificio de 26 pisos para 1,2 millones de cerdos. cubadebate.cu El gigantesco edificio de 26 plantas no es la última colmena humana de una ciudad dormitorio, sino una especie de gran corral vertical diseñado para criar cerdos de forma óptima. Animales que vivirán como seres humanos, alimentados con sistemas automatizados, limpiados de manera constante, y monitorizados con cámaras de alta definición.

Staff (2023-02-12). Concluye agenda del presidente cubano en Campeche con reunión de delegaciones oficiales (+ Comunicado). cubadebate.cu Como estaba anunciado, las conversaciones entre ambas delegaciones fueron de carácter privado y en ella participaron todos los integrantes para discutir un amplio abanico de temas de interés bilateral en los que, según los anuncios, los más importantes son los referidos a la colaboración en salud.

Staff (2023-02-12). Díaz-Canel en Belice: primera visita de un presidente cubano a esa nación. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, 12 de febrero de 2023, la Asamblea Nacional de Belice volverá a realizar una sesión especial dedicada a Cuba, en esta el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de la Isla se dirigirá a los legisladores. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez es el primer Jefe de Estado cubano que visita este país.

Staff (2023-02-12). Médicos cubanos en tierra hermana (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acompañado por el mandatario mexicano, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, sostuvo este sábado un encuentro con una representación de colaboradores cubanos de la salud que se encuentran en este país y personal del Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social.

Staff (2023-02-12). Yosvani Alarcón: El pueblo tiene razón cuando nos critica; nos debemos a él, somos parte de él. cubadebate.cu "Dimos todo lo que teníamos, pero cometimos errores; las cosas salieron mal. Los atletas y la dirección del equipo sufrimos cada derrota; nos duelen mucho. Ni la justificación ni el dolor van a resolver nada; lo mejor es aprender, analizar, ver en qué fallamos y rectificar".

Staff (2023-02-12). Cambio de tiempo en occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en occidente y nublado en zonas de la costa norte con algunos chubascos y lluvias, principalmente en zonas de la costa norte. En el resto del país será poca la nubosidad, excepto en zonas de la costa norte oriental donde estará parcialmente nublado.

Staff (2023-02-12). Canadá derribó objeto desconocido que violó su espacio aéreo. cubadebate.cu Canadá derribó un objeto desconocido que violó el espacio aéreo del país y que volaba a gran altitud, anunció el primer ministro canadiense, Justin Trudeau.El artefacto fue detectado por el Comando Norteamericano de Defensa Aeroespacial (NORAD por sus siglas en inglés).

Staff (2023-02-12). Conozca la programación de FILH 2023 este domingo 12 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Este jueves se inauguró la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, el evento cultural de mayor masividad de los que se realizan en el país. Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la programación correspondiente al domingo 12 de febrero en sus principales sedes. Aproveche la oportunidad y disfrute de esta fiesta del libro y la literatura.

Staff (2023-02-12). Medio millón de personas salieron a las calles para protestar contra la reforma de pensiones en Francia. cubadebate.cu Unas 500 000 personas han salido este sábado a las calles de París, según la Confederación General de Trabajadores (CGT), en una nueva protesta contra la reforma de pensiones que planea el Gobierno del presidente Emmanuel Macron, una cifra a la que habría que sumar la asistencia a las aproximadamente 240 convocatorias de protesta por toda Francia.

Staff (2023-02-12). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano para este domingo 12 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el interés de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 12 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-12). Un Boeing 767 de Delta Airlines aterrizó de emergencia a causa de un incendio en un ala (+Video). cubadebate.cu Un avión Boeing 767 de la aerolínea estadounidense Delta Airlines que se dirigía a Nueva York desde la ciudad escocesa de Edimburgo, en el Reino Unido, aterrizó de emergencia este viernes en el aeropuerto Prestwick de Glasgow, también en Escocia, debido a que uno de sus motores se prendió en llamas poco después del despegue, informaron medios locales.

Staff (2023-02-12). UNE pronostica una afectación de 123 MW en el pico nocturno con una mayor incidencia en la zona centro oriental. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2647 MW y una demanda máxima de 2700 MW, para un déficit de 53 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 123 MW en este horario, con una mayor incidencia en la zona centro oriental por altas transferencia hacia esa zona.

Staff (2023-02-12). Estamos obligados a forjar nuevos valores y esperanzas para nuestros pueblos. cubadebate.cu El mundo vive una crisis sistémica estructural: económica, energética, alimentaria, ambiental, social, civilizatoria. Y no se vislumbran respuestas globales, porque el capitalismo no es capaz de estructurarlas, sino que es el causante de su agudización, para lo cual sólo tiene ante sí la exacerbación de conflictos bélicos y la modernización y expansión de sus arsenales cada vez más letales.

Staff (2023-02-12). Una encuesta que muestra nuestro sistema fallido. cubadebate.cu El pasado mes de diciembre se hizo pública una encuesta de la multinacional de investigación de mercados y consultoría con sede en París Ipsos. Se denomina Broken System Index y se recogieron las opiniones sobre cómo funcionaba el sistema político en 28 países, todos ellos de economía capitalista y situados en la órbita de influencia occidental, precisamente lo que el bienpensante neoliberal llamaría "mundo libre".

Staff (2023-02-12). Colombia Government and ELN to Meet in Mexico on Monday. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-12). Dominican Republic Wins Caribbean Series 2023. orinocotribune.com The Tigres de Licey team of the Dominican Republic defeated the Leones del Caracas of Venezuela by a score of 3 runs to 0 on Friday, February 10, and became champions of the 2023 Caribbean Series. The final match was played at the Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium in La Rinconada, Caracas. | Kelvin Gutiérrez achieved the first Dominican run in the second innings. With a single, Yamaico Navarro drove in the second run in the fifth innings, and an error by Venezuela's Hernán Perez led to the third Dominican run in the ninth innings. | #ULTIMOMINUTO | República Dominicana se titula campeón de la Subodh Varma (2023-02-12). As real wages fall, Indian government remains blind to plight of rural labor. peoplesdispatch.org According to the calculations done by the government's own economists, real wages — that is, wages adjusted to inflation — of rural laborers are either stagnating or showing a marginal fall over the past over two years…

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-12). República Dominicana gana título de la LXV Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En el choque por el tercer puesto del máximo torneo regional de la pelota caliente, México se impuso a Colombia una anotación por cero.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-12). Fiscalía de Ecuador allana oficinas de Presidencia y Petroecuador. telesurtv.net La institución gubernamental detalló también que fueron allanados varios domicilios de funcionarios de Petroecuador.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Tres jóvenes son asesinados en Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá. telesurtv.net El Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz) de Colombia indicó que los jóvenes se encontraban en la vía pública cuando fueron ultimados.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Francia registra masivas protestas contra la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos de Francia que convocaron a las movilizaciones contra la reforma a las jubilaciones amenazaron con parar el país el 7 de marzo si no se da marcha atrás al proyecto.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Presidente de Cuba inicia visita oficial a México. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de México otorgará la condecoración de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca al presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Presidente de Siria acude a zonas afectadas por los terremotos. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que las autoridades de la nación "pondrán todas las posibilidades para reconstruir las áreas afectadas y ayudar a los damnificados donde se encuentren".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Cifra de muertos por sismos en Tàºrkiye y Siria sobrepasa los 26 mil. telesurtv.net La Organización de Naciones Unidas teme que la cifra final de víctimas por los terremotos rebase los .000 fallecidos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-12). Titular de la OMS llega a zona afectada por terremoto en Siria. telesurtv.net El director general de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, informó: "hemos traído 35 toneladas de ayuda médica".

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-12). Real Madrid se proclama campeón del mundial de clubes. telesurtv.net Ganan el título por octava ocasión y reciben el premio al Fair Play del Mundial. Entregan a Vinicius Jr. el Balón de Oro del torneo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-12). Presidente de México pide a EE.UU. levantar el bloqueo a Cuba. telesurtv.net López Obrador recibió este sábado al mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, a quien condecoró con la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Presidente ecuatoriano es convocado a comparecer por trama de corrupción. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional informó que el cuñado del presidente Lasso, Daniel Carrera, fue invitado a comparecer ante la comisión, pero se negó a hacerlo.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Presidente de Brasil sostiene reunión con homólogo de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Biden mencionó que su Gobierno trabajará junto al país suramericano en el rechazo a la violencia política y a los ataques a las instituciones públicas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Rescatistas continúan encontrando supervivientes en Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net La televisión turca transmitió en directo otro rescate, cuando socorristas ayudaron a una mujer de 70 años a salir de entre las ruinas de un edificio colapsado.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-12). Terremoto en Tàºrkiye liberó energía equivalente a 2.000 veces la bomba de Hiroshima. telesurtv.net Otra razón de la gravedad de los terremotos es su poca profundidad, que significó que mucha más energía sísmica liberada llegó a la superficie", explicó un especialista.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-02-12). Comienza 31 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, en Cuba. telesurtv.net Del 9 al 19 de febrero, la cita de la literatura cubana rescatará la premisa martiana: "Leer es Crecer".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-12). ONU insta a aumentar presencia de mujeres y niñas en la ciencia. telesurtv.net Según la ONU , "menos de un tercio de la mano de obra en los ámbitos de la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas son mujeres".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-12). Autoridades chilenas confirman 321 incendios forestales activos. telesurtv.net La Ministra del Interior refirió que se mantienen focos en la Región de Biobío y en la Región del Ñuble.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Celebran 44 aniversario de la Revolución Islámica en Irán. telesurtv.net El presidente iraní se dirigió a su pueblo y subrayó que la fecha representa el triunfo de "la verdad sobre la falsedad".

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Chile refuerza capacidades para combatir incendios forestales. telesurtv.net Se cuenta con el apoyo de 19 brigadas terrestres de la Corporación Forestal Nacional (Conaf), dos internacionales, cuatro del Ejército de Chile y una voluntaria.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Colonos israelíes asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La víctima se nombraba Methkal Sulaiman Rayyan, tenía de 27 años y murió a consecuencia de un disparo en la cabeza.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Brigada médica cubana parte hacia Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net La brigada está conformada por 32 profesionales, de ellos 20 son médicos especialistas y 11 licenciados.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Denuncian asesinato de líder indígena en Nariño, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se trata de Marcos López Enríquez, representante por Nariño para el Movimiento de Autoridades Indígenas de Colombia (AICO).

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). ONU: aumenta violencia armada por acción de bandas en Haití. telesurtv.net Entre julio y diciembre de 2022, la acción de las bandas dejó 446 víctimas masculinas, femeninas y 36 menores de edad.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-12). Presuntos terroristas asesinan a siete policías en Cusco, Perú. telesurtv.net Cinco de los fallecidos eran efectivos de la División Nacional de Operaciones Especiales de la Policía Nacional (Dinoes) y dos policías de la Comisaría de Natividad.

UAWD (2023-02-12). Saturday 2/11: 1936-37 UAW Flint Sit-Down Strike: Learning From Our Stolen History. indybay.org REGISTER HERE: Zoom link | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOuupzspGN0huImEVzuuk0VVy4WB4ig0 | VIEW OUR INTERVIEW – "WHY IT'S RELEVANT TODAY" – HERE: | youtu.be/d5IbrK-E398 | SEE THE EVENT PAGE:…

UUSF Forum (2023-02-12). Sunday 2/12: Rolling Stone writer Michael Goldberg: The 60s-70s S.F. Rock n Roll Scene. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin St. | in the TSK Room | And on Zoom. zoom.us/j/95195880862?pwd=Q1V3TWtiajluRkhSMW1NRWZGMURHZz09

Volker Schuhmacher, Roland Rottenfusser (2023-02-12). The brainwashing plant and Against forgetting. indybay.org Klaus Schwab created a suitable stage for his ideology in the WEF. Wikipedia quotes Forbes magazine, "According to Forbes magazine, the WEF's Great Reset agenda is 'another example of how rich, powerful elites assuage their consciences with phony efforts to help the masses, making themselves even richer and more powerful in the process'" (15).

Women's March, Working Families Power (2023-02-12). Tuesday 2/7: #AbortionRights: Text Party for WI Supreme Court Election – NO to Far Right Justices. indybay.org Online event…

WorkWeek (2023-02-12). WorkWeek UK Workers Strike, Rally To Defend Laguna Honda Hospital & 1937 Flint Meeting. indybay.org WorkWeek hears from UK education workers and others marching and striking throughout the country. We also hear speakers who attended a rally against the discharges of patients and residents of San Francisco Laguna Honda hospital which is run by the City. Twelve have already died and San Francisco City officials responsible for the deaths are blaming the the state & | federal government.

_____ (2023-02-11). Could the earthquake's aftermath have an impact on Turkey's presidential election? journal-neo.org Any catastrophic event has an undeniable impact on a country's and region's economic and social situation. It is obvious therefore that the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey will have ramifications in a country, which was preparing to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in May. According to Turkish experts, Turkey will require at least $4 billion to …

_____ (2023-02-11). A Pipeline Brings Gas And Revolt To Southern Italy. popularresistance.org Puglia, Italy – The mole arrived after dark‚Äâ—‚Äâan almost 20-yard, 75-ton machine sent to bore a tunnel beneath the Adriatic Sea and into southern Italy. The tunnel would house the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), a multinational fossil fuel project critics say would threaten Salento's turquoise coast, upend local farms, and enrich a corporation at the expense of the local population. | The following evening, dozens of locals gathered in the streets to defend their territory against the pipeline's incursion, and for the second time in two years, a rural swath of southern It…

_____ (2023-02-11). Barcelona City Cuts All Official Ties With Israel. popularresistance.org Barcelona, Spain – Ada Colau, Mayor of Barcelona, announced on Wednesday, February 8, her city's temporary suspension of all official relations with Israel over its apartheid practices and systematic violations of Palestinian rights in the occupied territories. | Colau wrote a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announcing the decision to suspend relations with Israel. She also announced that the twinning agreement with the Tel Aviv city council, signed in 1998, was suspended "until the Israeli authorities put an end to the system of violations of the Palestinian people and fully comp…

_____ (2023-02-11). China Balloon Is Pretext For US Provocation. popularresistance.org The People's Republic of China has a space program. They have a space station where they deploy their taikonauts. China has satellites orbiting the earth. Yet despite these advances, we are told that this same country would send a balloon, visible to the naked eye, to spy on the United States. The more logical explanation is just what the Chinese said: a balloon conducting meteorological research was blown off course. There have been several previous instances of such equipment flying in or near U.S. territory . | The mixture of hysteria whipped up by the Biden administration and their mouthpieces in corporate me…

_____ (2023-02-11). Cuba, Venezuela And China Are Rushing Aid To Earthquake-Hit Syria. popularresistance.org On Thursday, February 9, the United States Treasury Department announced a temporary waiver of certain sanctions imposed on Syria to facilitate relief and recovery efforts in the earthquake-hit country. The move follows growing international outrage and public appeals, including by the Syrian government and countries such as Venezuela and China, to remove the brutal and illegal sanctions that the US has imposed on Damascus. | At least 21,719 people have died—as of February 10—after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on February 6 devastated large parts of southern and central Turkey as well as northern and we…

_____ (2023-02-11). Fordham University's Resident Assistants Unionize. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – Last Wednesday, resident assistants (RAs) at the Rose Hill campus of Fordham University announced the formation of their union with OPEIU Local 153. The announcement came just two days after Fordham Faculty United (SEIU Local 200 United), the contingent faculty union on campus, ratified their second contract. The establishment of the Fordham RA union is the latest instance of a new but rapidly growing trend in undergraduate worker organizing on college campuses. OPEIU Local 153 also represents RAs at Barnard College and most office workers at Fordham. | Over three-quarters of the bargain…

_____ (2023-02-11). Great Britain: The Current Strikes Represent A Moment Of Awakening. popularresistance.org The first week of February was marked by the most significant strikes in Britain in recent decades. Teachers, nurses, ambulance drivers, firefighters, public employees, university professors, railway workers, postal workers, and many other sectors are leading an expansive wave of strikes that began several months ago and will continue throughout February and March. February 1 is particularly remarkable for the number of workers who came out into the streets: half a million workers went on strike across England, Wales, and Scotland. Teachers and railway workers met together in massive demonstrations. The "specter"

_____ (2023-02-11). US Sanctions Block Aid To Syria, After Earthquake Killed Thousands. popularresistance.org Illegal US and EU sanctions have prevented some humanitarian aid from being sent to Syria, after a devastating earthquake killed thousands of people. | The death toll is increasing by the day, but at least 3000 Syrians had lost their lives due to the earthquake as of February 9. | Thousands of buildings were also destroyed. This is especially damaging because Syria had already been destabilized by a decade of war, fueled with billions of dollars and foreign meddling by the US, Europe, and Israel. | Syrian Arab Red Crescent director Khaled Hboubati told the Associated Press that unilateral Western sanctions have e…

_____ (2023-02-11). In Revolutionary Times, Are Art And Music Falling Short? popularresistance.org James Kennedy is a highly-regarded and accomplished Welsh singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who is best known for his political activism through his music. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has made a name for himself as a powerful voice in the music industry, using his platform to raise awareness about important issues and to advocate for social justice. James joins "Behind The Headlines" host Lee Camp for a full, hour-long interview today. | James takes us on a journey through his musical career, discussing the ways in which politics has influenced his music, the challenges…

_____ (2023-02-11). From Inhuman Weapon Experiments To Political Experiments On Palestinians. popularresistance.org Though Israel's past wars on Gaza have often been justified by Tel Aviv as a response to Palestinian rockets or, generally, as acts of self-defense, the truth is different. Historically, Israel's relationship with Gaza has been defined by Tel Aviv's need to create distractions from its own fractious politics, to flex its muscles against its regional enemies and to test its new weapons technology. | Though the Occupied West Bank — in fact, other Arab countries, too — has been used as a testing ground for Israel's war machine, no other place has allowed Israel to sustain its weapon experimentation for a…

_____ (2023-02-11). Manifesto For An Ecosocial Energy Transition By People Of The South. popularresistance.org More than two years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic—and now alongside the catastrophic consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine—a "new normal" has emerged. This new global status quo reflects a worsening of various crises: social, economic, political, ecological, bio-medical, and geopolitical. | Environmental collapse approaches. Everyday life has become ever more militarized. Access to good food, clean water, and affordable health care has become even more restricted. More governments have turned autocratic. The wealthy have become wealthier, the powerful more powerful, and unregulate…

_____ (2023-02-11). Nicaragua Deports 222 Traitors To The United States. popularresistance.org Nicaragua has deported 222 convicts who had participated in acts against the nation, including during the failed coup attempt and terrorist violence of 2018. | In the Judicial Complex of Managua, capital of Nicaragua, early on February 9, a press conference was held to announce the deportation of 222 prisoners, convicted of treason. | There, a communiqué from the Court of Appeals, Managua, was read. "In accordance with articles (…) of Law 1055, Law for the Defense of the Rights of the People, Independence, Sovereignty and Self-Determination of Peace (…) the immediate and effective deportation of 222 persons i…

_____ (2023-02-11). Rail Companies Blocked Safety Rules Before Ohio Derailment. popularresistance.org Ohio – Before this weekend's fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment prompted emergency evacuations in Ohio, the company helped kill a federal safety rule aimed at upgrading the rail industry's Civil War-era braking systems, according to documents reviewed by The Lever. | Though the company's 150-car train in Ohio reportedly burst into 100-foot flames upon derailing — and was transporting materials that triggered a fireball when they were released and incinerated — it was not being regulated as a "high-hazard flammable train," federal officials told The Lever. | Documents show that when current transp…

_____ (2023-02-11). Sy Hersh And The Way We Live Now. popularresistance.org It is a clear indicator of the disappearance of freedom from our so-called Western democracies that Sy Hersh, arguably the greatest living journalist, cannot get this monumental revelation on the front of The Washington Post or The New York Times, but has to self-publish on the net. | Hersh tells the story of the U.S. destruction of the Nordstream pipelines in forensic detail, giving dates, times, method and military units involved. He also outlines the importance of the Norwegian armed forces working alongside the U.S. Navy in the operation. | One point Sy does not much stress, but it is worth saying more about,…

_____ (2023-02-11). UK Postal Workers Strike Against Handling Of Cost Of Living Crisis. popularresistance.org Massive mobilizations and strikes have been witnessed in the UK over the last couple of months against the Tory government for failing to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis. Postal workers, railway workers, public service workers, barristers, dockers, garbage collectors, Amazon workers etc. have walked out and gone on strike to demand better pay and better working conditions. TRNN delves into…

_____ (2023-02-11). To Change The World, Our Unions Must Change. popularresistance.org Unionism has seen a resurgence in popularity the past few years. The problem is, it's very difficult to get our members organizing in their communities when they hate the way our leadership (I use that word loosely) is operating. | Our unions shouldn't be, and I'd argue weren't meant to be, transactional—yet by and large that is what they have grown to be. By transactional I mean: I pay dues, you provide a service, and my duty ends with my dues. | Instead, our unions should be conduits for radically changing society and the economy as we know it. Even as conservative as my own union, the Machinists, is, the…

_____ (2023-02-11). White House Takes Possession Of Venezuela's Embassy In Washington. popularresistance.org Washington D.C. – Since this Monday, February 6, the US Department of State took possession of the Venezuelan Embassy headquarters, the ambassador's residence in Washington DC, and the Venezuelan Consulate in New York, according to a Bloomberg citing "people familiar with the matter." This was done in response to the disbanding of the fake Venezuelan diplomatic mission led by Carlos Vecchio, after the removal of Juan Guaidó as "interim president," a decision taken by the same far-right groups that maintained that fictional position following US orders. | According to anonymous sources, custody of the properties i…

_____ (2023-02-11). Biden Blew Up Nord Stream Pipelines but Did He Allow the Ukraine War to Go Ahead to Justify the Covert Operation? strategic-culture.org All the signs were there for American journalists to arrive at the conclusion of Hersh. But they didn't, fearing this would be an anti-patriotic act. | What does Libya, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan all have in common? These are all countries which either have vast energy reserves — or are believed to have them but are untapped — and whose regimes don't fall in line with U.S. hegemony and its American leaders' demands. Or, in other words, they are countries which have been invaded and bombed, or at the very least in the case of Iran sanctioned (which is a form of warfare) due to their resistance to l…

A Guest Author (2023-02-11). Dockworker unions gather in Durban, South Africa. workers.org By Lyse Comins The following article first appeared in South Africa's Freight News, Jan. 25, 2023. (tinyurl.com/y3mz77c6) Lyse Comins is a freelance journalist in Durban, South Africa. Dockworker union representatives descended on Durban, South Africa's busiest port, on the last weekend in January to mark the 50th anniversary of the . . . |

americanthinker (2023-02-11). A Therapist's Notes on the Decline of Marriage. americanthinker.com Over the last decade, I've heard the most unbelievable stories. But they're becoming commonplace.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). DIE training is the opposite of all the good it claims to be. americanthinker.com What better way to divide and embitter diverse Americans than with this latest leftist claptrap?>

americanthinker (2023-02-11). How the Administrative State Subverts the Constitution. americanthinker.com The disturbing answer is related to how Marxist ideology gained ground in America, the proud home of individual liberty.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Let's Pay Attention To The Experts Who Challenged The COVID Narrative. americanthinker.com From the start, brave physicians and scientists have challenged the government's COVID narrative—and they've been right. We must listen to them.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Our Government's Ukraine Obsession Endangers America And Her Allies. americanthinker.com Put another way, who in his right mind would have made Ukraine the centerpiece of America's foreign policy?>

americanthinker (2023-02-11). A Biden Labor Dept. rule change could force your retirement nest egg to be invested in Solyndra-like green and woke companies. americanthinker.com Biden is opening the door on gutting your pension fund to invest in progressive causes that don't put making money for you as their priority.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). American Thinker blacklisted for 'disinformation' by groups funded by the Biden administration. americanthinker.com Blacklists of conservative news outlets are big business, and the U.S. government is bankrolling them.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Are offshore wind farms responsible for recent whale deaths? americanthinker.com Where are all these whale-loving environmentalists when you really need them?>

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Did the FBI collect the fingerprints of unvaccinated NYC teachers? americanthinker.com In a suit filed by New York City workers fired for refusing vaccinations, there's evidence that this is exactly what happened.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Existentially, America is almost at the end of the line. americanthinker.com When one asks the big questions, things don't look good for America, but one question reveals that we still have a choice that can save us.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). FBI retracts its intelligence document urging spying on 'radical traditionalist Catholics'. americanthinker.com That's not good enough. Time for the House to get involved with some oversight.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). How's Colorado doing after having re-elected a Democrat governor? americanthinker.com If the education front is any indicator…not great.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Is Kamala the next balloon to be shot down? americanthinker.com Call in the F-22s.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Mao's cultural revolution comes to black studies in America. americanthinker.com A black professor from the still-polite strain of Critical Race Theory is shocked when the revolution turns on him.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel. americanthinker.com Will he testify against Donald Trump?>

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Never let a (contrived) public health emergency go to waste! americanthinker.com Seems you can make a populace do anything you want by bringing threats against health into the equation.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). New geological study proves that the green energy movement is impossible to achieve. americanthinker.com I have horrible news for the devotees; the green energy fantasy collides with the laws of thermodynamics…

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Senior-momenting with 'Where the hell is he?' Joe Biden. americanthinker.com Biden's too corrupt and power-hungry to be totally senile, but senility floats around him like a miasma.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). 'Sweetness': Walter Payton and the 1985 Chicago Bears. americanthinker.com This was a man who did not taunt his opponents, argue with referees, or quarrel with his teammates. There was no childish breast-beating after a good run, no orchestrated dancing after a touchdown, and no juvenile posturing after a victory.

americanthinker (2023-02-11). Tucker nails it: Apocalyptic climate doom is the religion of urban atheists and now has become the official state religion. americanthinker.com This is must-see TV. If you didn't watch it last night, give yourself a treat and watch it today.

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-11). The Heat: U.S.-Brazil Ties. america.cgtn.com Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with U.S. President Joe Biden. On the agenda is climate change and the conflict in Ukraine. A little more than a month into office Brazilian President Lula traveled to Washington to meet with President Biden. The two …

Andi Olluri (2023-02-11). Militarism and Diplomacy in the South China Sea: The Propaganda Machine is Mobilized. covertactionmagazine.com

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-11). Lula Sealed His Deal With The Devil By Condemning Russia During His Meeting With Biden. thealtworld.com Lula did indeed make a deal with the devil, in this case his US nemeses who were responsible for his imprisonment, in order to be sprung from jail and subsequently given a fighting chance to return to office. Upon doing so, this geopolitically repentant leader whose multipolar worldview was noticeably recalibrated behind bars did exactly as the US expected him to do, namely condemn Russia like all Sanders-style leftists have done and then rush to Biden to "kiss the ring". | Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was just re-elected to a third non-consecutive term in office and is popularly known as Lu…

Ann Brown (2023-02-11). Remembering When The CIA Director Went To South Central LA To Deny US Government Was Involved With Crack Distribution. moguldom.com The emergence of crack cocaine devastated American inner cities between 1981 and 1986. The first known appearance of the drug was in L.A. in 1981. According to an expensive news report in 1996 by San Jose Mercury News journalist Gary Webb, it was by no conscience that crack first hit South Central L.A. and then …

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). After Kiev Regime Destroyed Ukraine, They Attempted To Instigate War In Georgia. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Kiev regime is trying its best to spread the war. On February 11, Prime Minister of Gergia Irakli Garibashvili claimed that the Ukrainian authorities attempt to spread the war to the territory of his country. | Ukraine is trying to draw Tbilisi into a conflict with Russia on the Georgian territory."Attempts to somehow spread this conflict to our country, unfortunately, do not stop. We have heard direct claims by representatives of the Ukrainian authorities on this topic. Their goal wa…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). First Attack Of Russian Water Drone Reported In Odessa Region. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the evening of February 10, Ukrainian media reported that a water drone attacked a rail bridge in the village of Zatoka in the Odessa region. | The claims were supported with the following video: |

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Former Adviser To Ukrainian President Arestovich On Diplomatic Settlement Of Ukrainian War. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Alexey Arestovich, former adviser to the Ukrainian President, gave another interview, discussing a possible solution to the military conflict in Ukraine. | According to Arestovich, there are the following conditions for the Ukrainian military victory: | hundreds of thousands of professionally trained fighters | advanced NATO standard military equipment for these soldiers | successful military operations along all the front lines in Donbass "to grind down all Russian forces" in these territorie…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Military Overview: Russian Missiles, UAVs Damaged About Dozen Of Ukrainian Energy Facilities. southfront.org substation damaged in the Khmelnitsky region | On February 10, dozens of Russian missiles and UAVs hit the territory of Ukraine. On February 11, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the attack was successful. | The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation inflicted a massive strike with high-precision long-range air, sea and land-based weapons, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, on critical energy infrastructure facilities that ensured the functioning of enterprises of the military-industrial complex and the tr…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Military Situation In Donbass On February 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora and Paraskoviivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Up to 120 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 armored vehicles and 1 MLRS…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Military Situation In Iraq On February 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Military Situation In Syria On February 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 11, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On February 10, an Iraqi ISIS commander was killed by the US-led coalition and the SDF in the Abu Natil area; | More than 3, 0 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 20,000 people were killed as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, accord…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Military Situation In Ukraine On February 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces struck the CHPP-5 power plant in Kiev with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces struck the CHPP-5 power plant in Kharkiv with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces struck the Dneprovskaya HPP in Zaporozhie with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces struck the Krivorozhskaya TPP in Kryvyi Rih with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces struck the Burshtyn TPP in Ivano-Frankivsk with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces struck the Shepe…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Is This An Act of Terror? No Evidence Sofar. southfront.org Illustrative ImageAccording to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan "More than 13 million people have been affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey." (quoted by Tass, February 7, 2023) | "The earthquake has caused colossal damage. It was the biggest-ever calamity not only in our country's history but in the history of the entire world," Erdogan was quoted telling local television channels. | "We are living through the most painful days in our history. Two powerful earthquakes, with the epicenters in Pazar…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). Ukrainian Nazi Who Killed Russian Prisoners Of War Identified. Reward Announced For His Capture (video 21+). southfront.org The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights confirmed authenticity of the video showing Ukrainian soldiers executing…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-11). US State Department Funding Secret 'Disinformation' Crusade To Blacklist Conservative Media. southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). In Video: Russian LMUR Missile Hits Ukrainian Surveillance Systems. southfront.org The LMUR missile. © Dmitry Litovkin/TASS | On February 11, a video documenting a recent Russian pinpoint strike on surveillance systems of Kiev forces in the city of Ugledar in the Donetsk region surfaced online. | The surveillance systems, which were installed on top the chimney of Ugledar's boiler, were targeted by a Russian attack helicopter with an advanced Lightweight Multifunction Missile (LMUR), which is also known as the Izdeliye 305. The missile scored a direct hit. | The LMUR was es…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). Israel's Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Launched From Gaza (Video). southfront.org File image. | Late on February 11, at least one rocket was launched by Palestinian fighters from the Gaza Strip at a nearby Israeli settlements. | Incoming rocket sirens sounded in the southern settlements of Kibbutz Nahal Oz. From its side, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said in a brief statement that the rocket was successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome system. Footage showing the interception were released by Israeli media. | There were no immediate reports of casualties or material losses following the…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). SDF Says Its Special Forces Neutralized ISIS Cell In Syria's Deir Ezzor (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | On February 11, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that its special forces, known as the YAT, neutralized a cell of ISIS in the eastern countryside of Syria's Deir Ezzor in a joint operation with the United States-led coalition. | In a statement, the Kurdish-led group said that the cell, which was based in al-Suwar district, was working to "support and supply other cells of the terrorist group with weapo…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). Shooting Attack Claims Six Turkish-Backed Militants In Northern Syria. southfront.org Illustrative image. | Late on February 11, unidentified gunmen opened fire at a checkpoint of the Suleyman Shah Division located on a road leading to the Turkish-occupied town of Qabasin in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, four militants of the faction were killed on the spot. Two more succumbed to their wounds the next day. | The Suleyman Shah Division is a key faction of the Turkish-backed Syrian National A…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). Slovakia Is Ready For Talks To Hand Over MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Ukraine: PM. southfront.org MiG-29AS '0921' at Kecskeméti Nemzetkà∂zi Repàºl≈ënap 2010, flown by Lt. Col Marian 'Buker' Bukovsky, 7 August 2010. By Wikimedia user KGyST. | Slovakia is ready to start talks on delivering its MiG-29s to Ukraine once Kiev has officially asked for the fighter jets, Prime Minister Eduard Heger said on February 10. | The Eastern European country has been providing military support to Kiev forces since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine last year. Las…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). The Russian Army Is Still Using Soviet Missiles As Decoys To Confuse Ukrainian Air Defense. southfront.org An illustrative image of a Kh-55 cruise missile. Via deagel.com | The Russian military continues to use Soviet-made Kh-55 cruise missiles converted to decoys to deplete and test Ukrainian air defenses. | Several such decoys were reportedly used in the large-scale missile attack that targeted several parts of Ukraine on February 10. | The decoys are built around an old version of the Kh-55, which was produced in the 1980s and has a range of up to 2, 0 kilometers. The active warhead of the maneuverable mis…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-11). Turkey May Reopen Crossing With Government Territory In Syria To Facilitate Aid &#1 ; Report. southfront.org Turkish forces are seen near Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi | Turkey may reopen a crossing with Syrian government territory to facilitate earthquake aid, The unnamed official told the news agency that Turkey is also looking to open another crossing into Syria…

Atilio Borón (2023-02-11). Mike Pompeo's Confessions. orinocotribune.com By Atilio A. Boron &#1 ; Feb 7, 2023 | The list of blundering diagnostic errors and outbursts of all kinds contained in that book is phenomenal. So too is his lack of understanding of today's world and the challenges that beset the empire. | Reading Mike Pompeo's memoir, Never give an inch, I couldn't help but compare him to the figure and personality traits of another Italian-American celebrity: Al Capone. And not only because of a certain physical resemblance and the common Italian ancestry of both characters. In effect, Pompeo's great-grandparents arrived in the United States in 1899, the year in which, preci…

Avner Reshef, Anete S Grumach (2023-02-11). [Comment] New medications to mitigate attacks of hereditary angioedema: does one size fit all? thelancet.com Hereditary angioedema has received renewed attention in the past two decades, with the elucidation of the biochemical pathways resulting in bradykinin overproduction in patients with congenital C1esterase inhibitor (C1INH) deficiency, leading to recurrent attacks of tissue swelling due to uncontrolled vascular permeability.1 Oedema attacks affecting the lingual or laryngeal area can become lethal as a result of asphyxiation.2 Several new treatments have emerged, 143 years after Quincke's first description of hereditary angioedema and 15 years after the introduction of the first specific bradykinin B2 receptor inh…

Ben Norton (2023-02-11). Ukraine's Zelensky admits he refused to implement Minsk peace deal with Russia. geopoliticaleconomy.com Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky admitted to the newspaper Der Spiegel that he refused to implement the 2015 Minsk II peace deal with Russia. Germany and France said Kiev used the agreement to "buy time" to prepare for war.

Benjamin Wehrmann (2023-02-11). German Chancellor Scholz promises Construction of "four to five wind turbines per day" to reach 2030 Target. juancole.com ( Clean Energy Wire ) &#1 ; In a bid to achieve the high renewable power expansion targets for the end of the decade, German chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to make the buildout a priority and hold talks with the 16 states every month to assess and improve expansion speed. The envisaged pace until 2030 would …

Brian Williams (2023-02-11). Expand reach of the 'Militant,' get out book by SWP leaders. themilitant.com

Brittani Banks (2023-02-11). Embrace the Mess—in the Name of Gender Justice. independentmediainstitute.org My favorite chair is surrounded by piles of art supplies. There is yarn stacked high in baskets that I once aspired to organize. Metal boxes of paint and brushes are squashed next to jewelry supplies that are threatening to fall off the edge of a too-full shelf. I want so badly… to want to clean. …

Chelsea Carl (2023-02-11). As a Teacher Who Dreams of Liberatory Education, This Is What Gives Me Hope. truthout.org "Guns, pick up your guns, pick up your guns, and put the pigs on the run, pick up your guns," sang a group of Black youths, their voices ringing clearly through the pixelated footage of my pirated copy of The Black Power Mixtape. The youth in the documentary clip were students at an Oakland Black Panther Party School, where the only use for a gun was in community self-defense. From the video… |

Dan Bacher (2023-02-11). Oil industry initiative to overturn setbacks law become eligible for Nov. 2024 ballot. indybay.org The announcement of the initiative's eligibility for the ballot came just three days after Jan. 31 filings with the Secretary of State revealed that the oil and gas industry in California spent over $34.2 million in the 2021-22 Legislative Session against SB 1137 and other bills the oil industry was opposed to, including legislation to ban offshore drilling in state waters and to divest California retirement pensions from oil and gas companies.

Dan Williams (2023-02-11). Chicago Auto Show: Automakers appear optimistic for 2023. america.cgtn.com A host of new cars are being revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, set to open to the public on Saturday. Despite higher interest rates and a fear of recession, automakers appear upbeat for the year ahead.

Dan Williams (2023-02-11). Chicago Auto Show highlights electric vehicles. america.cgtn.com The largest auto show in North America is underway in Chicago. Visitors will get the chance to see, and in some cases drive, the latest cars and trucks on the market. And this year, that includes a host of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Dave Id (2023-02-11). "Skate Session and Healing Village" Held to Honor Tyre Nichols and Offer Community Support. indybay.org One of the core missions of the Anti Police-Terror Project is to provide relief to those traumatized by police killings, from affected families to the community at large. And so, following up on a January 29 emergency march and rally to demand justice for Tyre Nichols, two days after the Memphis police released video depicting the horrific violence perpetrated against Tyre, APTP held a Community Skate Session and Healing Village on February 4. Among many other qualities, Tyre Nichols was an avid and talented skateboarder.

David Moore (2023-02-11). Minnesota Democrats Pass Expansive Voting Rights Bill in Committee. truthout.org

Dongsheng News (2023-02-11). Chinese Weather Balloon over the U.S. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. • 4 new U.S. military bases in the Philippines • Chinese weather balloon over the U.S. • "Peace Ark", the Navy's hospital ship • Chinese scientists cloned three "super cows"

Dr. Charles Hoffe (2023-02-11). Video: The Covid Shots. Dr. Charles Hoffe Speaks Out to the World. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2023-02-11). Serbian History and Western Kosovo Mythology. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-11). Namibia welcomes more Chinese companies in green energy sector. ecns.cn Namibia expects more Chinese enterprises' participation in the development of Namibia's green energy sector, particularly the green hydrogen industry, President Hage Geingob said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-11). Bank credit extensions boost real economy. ecns.cn Chinese banks have stepped up the pace of credit extensions since the beginning of the year as the banking sector further strengthened efforts to bolster the real economy, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-11). Exploring 'the museum of world bridges' in SW China. ecns.cn Due to the large number of bridges, their types and complex technologies used in the construction of the bridges, the province is known as "the museum of world bridges".

Editor (2023-02-11). Guatemala blocks leftist Indigenous leader from presidential race, in 'electoral coup'. mronline.org Guatemala's notoriously corrupt right-wing government banned Indigenous leader Thelma Cabrera and her leftist Movement for the Liberation of the Peoples (MLP) party from running in the presidential election. International observers warn this is an "electoral coup".

Editor (2023-02-11). SchoolStudents in Alabama walk out after told to limit Black history programme. mronline.org Students said they were ordered to leave out major historical moments, including slavery and civil rights movement, from the programme scheduled for February 22 at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa.

Editor (2023-02-11). Will depopulation sink China? mronline.org In the following article, Adnan Akfirat, Chairman of the Turkish-Chinese Business and Development Friendship Association, and a member of our advisory group, analyses the recent demographic changes in China, which see the population not only age but start to fall, with India on course to become the world's most populous nation this year, if it has not already done so.

Editor (2023-02-11). Zelensky admits he never intended to implement Minsk agreements. mronline.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admits that he never thought about implementing the pivotal Minsk agreements reached with the Donbass.

Editor (2023-02-11). Biden Calls Out Abortion by Name and Skewers 'Extreme' Bans in State of the Union Address. scheerpost.com The president promised to veto a national abortion ban if Congress passed one in his first State of the Union address since the Supreme Court's June ruling that left the legality of abortion up to the states.

Editor (2023-02-11). California Immigrant Detention Center Operator Faces Fines, Lawsuit Over Working Conditions. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-11). How to Rescue Our Democratic Society: Constitutionally Render Corporations Unequal to Humans. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / RalphNader.org No other institutions consistently Rule over as Much in the World as the Giant Global Corporations — not governments, not armies, not religions and certainly not trade unions. These fictional corporate entities have largely achieved transcendent imperial status, as they amass coordinated control over capital, labor, technology and governments because …

Editor (2023-02-11). The Chris Hedges Report: Matt Taibbi on Russiagate and the Most Pernicious Campaign of Censorship Since the 19 s. scheerpost.com The panic over Russian disinformation that followed the election of Donald Trump often relied on a source now known to have been fraudulent, Hamilton 68.

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-02-11). Black women in entertainment made history during Black History Month. america.cgtn.com February in the U.S. is Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans. It coincides with the entertainment award season including the Grammys and the Oscars. And this year, a number of Black women made history with their life-time achievements.

Edwin Fruit (2023-02-11). Protests denounce firing, slander attack against art teacher by Hamline officials. themilitant.com MINNEAPOLIS — Former Hamline University art teacher Erika López Prater sued the St. Paul college for defamation Jan. 17, after authorities slandered her as "Islamophobic" and hounded her from her job. The college's assault was met with protest from writers association PEN America and some 400 faculty members across the country who demanded the college renew her contract. | During an Oct. 6 online class on Islamic art, López Prater showed students a copy of the 1307 painting "The Prophet Muhammad Receiving Revelation from the Angel Gabriel," by an artist from Tabriz, Iran. It is considered a masterpiece. She…

ELEL (2023-02-11). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Forrest IS, Petrazzini BO, Duffyet àÅ, et al.Machine learning-based marker for coronary artery disease: derivation and validation in twolongitudinal cohorts. Lancet 2023; 401: 215—25—The codes for the CAD case definition in the appendix have been updated. The appendix of this Article has been corrected as of Feb 9, 2023.

Elijah Magnier (2023-02-11). Zelensky Receives Royal Welcome in Western Europe: What's on the Agenda? thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Manila Chan and Melik Abdul discussed a wide array of domestic and international topics, including the Ukrainian President's tour to Western Europe demanding money and artillery. | Elijah Magnier &#1 ; Veteran War Correspondent | Nebojsa Malic &#1 ; Serbian-American Journalist, Blogger and Translator | KJ Noh &#1 ; Journalist, Political Analyst, Writer and Teacher | In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Belgian war correspondent Elijah Magnier to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to Western Europe and his meetings with NATO leaders.

Emel Aygà∂ren-Pàºrsàºn, Andrea Zanichelli, Danny M Cohn, Mauro Cancian, Roman Hakl, Tamar Kinaciyan, Markus Magerl, Inmaculada Martinez-Saguer, Marcin Stobiecki, Henriette Farkas, Sorena Kiani-Alikhan, Vesna Grivcheva-Panovska, Jonathan A Bernstein, H Henry Li, Hilary J Longhurst, Paul K Audhya, Michael D Smith, Christopher M Yea, Andreas Maetzel, Daniel K Lee, Edward P Feener, Richard Gower, William R Lumry, Aleena Banerji, Marc A Riedl, Marcus Maurer (2023-02-11). [Articles] An investigational oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor for on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema: a two-part, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover phase 2 trial. thelancet.com Oral administration of sebetralstat was well tolerated and led to rapid suppression of plasma kallikrein activity, resulting in increased time to use of conventional attack treatment and faster symptom relief versus placebo. Based on these results, a phase 3 trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two dose levels of sebetralstat in adolescent and adult participants with hereditary angioedema has been initiated (NCT05259917).

F. William Engdahl (2023-02-11). "Doomsday Seed Vault" in the Arctic. Bill Gates 2006 Initiative. globalresearch.ca This article was first published in December 2007. | One thing Microsoft founder Bill Gates can't be accused of is sloth. He was already programming at 14, founded Microsoft at age 20 while still a student at Harvard. By 1995 he …

Fight Back (2023-02-11). Tallahassee Memorial Hospital responds to cyber attack by attacking workers. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – Due to a recent cyber-attack, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is forcing its employees to use their PTO, take unpaid leave, or to come to job site where bosses will tell them what they will work on. Considering Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is a multi-million dollar organization, this is a major problem for the nonunion, low-wage workers. | According to an article in WCTV, an anonymous employee of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital said that their team was told not to log in on February 3 and haven't been allowed to log in since. This situation was especially difficult for those without any PTO l…

Florence CGTN (2023-02-11). One month since Tyre Nichols incident. america.cgtn.com It's been a month since Tyre Nichols died after a savage beating at the hands and feet of five Memphis police officers. The level of violence has evoked horror across the world and reignited a debate about how police officers treat Black people.

Geoff Watts (2023-02-11). [Obituary] Sir Michael David Rawlins. thelancet.com Clinical pharmacologist and founding Chair of NICE. He was born in Shrewsbury, UK, on March 28, 1941 and died in Darlington, UK, from sepsis and heart failure on Jan 1, 2023 aged 81 years.

Global Research News (2023-02-11). U.K. Vaccine Crime Investigation. Metropolitan Police and International Criminal Court (ICC). globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on January 28, 2022 | . | This is an important article. | . | UK Law Enforcement procedures have been initiated against the architects of the Covid-19 crisis. | This initiative sets a precedent Worldwide. | Should a Criminal Investigation …

Graham Peebles (2023-02-11). Mental Health Illness: A Global Tragedy by Design. dissidentvoice.org After being ignored and scoffed at for generations, there is now growing awareness of the legitimacy and seriousness of mental health illness; of the debilitating, often suffocating, impact conditions such as depression and anxiety have on individuals, as well as the broader societal impact. Mental health illness is a modern-day tragedy of global proportions; while …

Hendrik Sybrandy (2023-02-11). Super Bowl boosts retail spending despite inflation. america.cgtn.com America's Super Bowl is approaching. It's estimated that 193 million U.S. adults plan to tune in Sunday to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League championship. 103 million of them plan to throw or attend a …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-11). Militarism and Diplomacy in the South China Sea. libya360.wordpress.com Andi Olluri The Propaganda Machine is Mobilized Arecent Pentagon conference on psychological warfare noted that the forces of indoctrination "cannot wait until a crisis begins." A high-ranking chief at the Department of Defense suggested a model for propaganda, in no way new: "Look at marketing…What makes people drink Coke, what makes people drink Pepsi?" In short, public…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-11). US Plans Plunder of Africa for "Green" Revolution. libya360.wordpress.com Journalist Jeremy Loffredo joins The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal to discuss deals hashed out at the recent US-Africa Summit to open African nations up to heavy mining by US corporations seeking minerals necessary for electric vehicle and smartphone batteries. Loffredo discusses the prevalence of slave labor conditions in these mines, and the demand by US corporations…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-11). Why Hersh's Nord Stream Bombshell May Become a Legal Nightmare for Team Biden & Its Nordic Allies. libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova "You are assuming I am done reporting…not so," Hersh told Sputnik. The White House has denounced Seymour Hersh's Nord Stream bombshell as "fiction". Oslo claimed that the Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist's allegations are "nonsensical." Still, the denials are unlikely to satisfy the public given that EU probes in the attack remain top secret, Sputnik's interlocutors…

Janet Post (2023-02-11). Sanitation workers strike for raise, health care cost cap. themilitant.com CAMDEN, N.J. —"Until you say 'no,' the companies are just going to keep taking back more," striker Bob Klein told the Militant on an enthusiastic Feb. 4 picket line here by Teamsters Local 115. One hundred thirty sanitation workers — drivers, helpers and maintenance workers — voted unanimously Jan. 29 to strike Waste Management of New Jersey at its Camden yard. The walkout began after their contract expired Jan. 31. | Waste Management, the largest trash-collection and recycling company in the U.S., bought the yard over 20 years ago. The union has been negotiating since last October, but the comp…

Janice Lynn (2023-02-11). 'Reforms' can't get rid of police brutality, it's key to capitalist rule. themilitant.com ATLANTA — Since the Jan. 7 beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis cops that led to his death three days later, workers have been discussing the root cause of police violence and the road to prevent further cop brutality and killings. As part of this, Atlanta members of the Socialist Workers Party spoke with workers door to door in Riverdale, Ellenwood and here Feb. 4-5. | Janice Lynn and Marklyn Wilson talked with Latoya Walker in Riverdale Feb. 4. She is African American and works as an esthetician. "I think the police need better training," Walker said. | "The Socialist Workers Party explains that the police…

Joanne Kuniansky (2023-02-11). Fight against Jew-hatred! SWP speaks out in New Jersey. themilitant.com BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — More than 1,000 people took part in an interfaith rally at Temple Ner Tamid Feb. 2 in response to the attempted firebombing of the synagogue in the early morning of Jan. 29. No one was hurt. | Just before children were due to arrive for class, a worker at the temple found broken glass and spilled gasoline at the door. A surveillance video showed a masked man pulling up in a car and hurling a Molotov cocktail at the building hours earlier. | This attack is not an isolated incident. Documented reports of harassment, vandalism and violent assaults targeting Jews reached a record high across…

Josephine Lee (2023-02-11). School Voucher Programs Are Hurting Special Needs Students They Claim to Help. truthout.org This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Like many other typical teenagers, James' favorite periods in school are P.E. and lunch. During our phone call, he turned the tables on me, politely asking about my children and work. A 15-year-old student who was born with… |

Juan Cole (2023-02-11). Palestinians Mount Blood Donation Drive for Earthquake Victims, as one Artist tells European Islamophobes, 'Turkey is Strong and Will Rise Again'. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) &#1 ; Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas authorized the Palestinian foreign ministry to send a 30-member rapid response team to Malatya in southern Turkey. They were split into two teams and are paired with Turkish colleagues combing collapsed buildings for survivors. About half of the delegation were members of Palestinian Civil Defense, 10 …

Kim Petersen (2023-02-11). Russia is Taking on All of NATO plus Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org NATO doesn't respect anything about Russia. NATO knows no limits. — Scott Ritter It is difficult for the person-on-the-street to get a proper handle on what is happening in a war. Regarding the current fighting between Russia and Ukraine, the monopoly media in the "West" has often pointed to Ukraine winning. Other independent sources …

Kurt Nimmo (2023-02-11). Who Did It? More Evidence Points to US-NATO Sabotage of Nord Stream. globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-02-11). Warmonger Henry Kissinger Worried About Thermonuclear War. globalresearch.ca

LaborFest (2023-02-11). Friday 2/10: Put Musk On Autopilot To Mars! indybay.org At: Tesla Factory – 45500 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-11). Persistent Delusion Among the American and NATO Defense Establishment. sonar21.com There are three recent articles I want to make sure you have read because they reveal the delusion that continues to afflict U.S. military leaders, pundits and the establishment media….

Laura Salisbury, Lisa Baraitser, Jocelyn Catty, Kelechi Anucha, Stephanie Davies, Michael J Flexer, Martin D Moore, Jordan Osserman (2023-02-11). [Perspectives] A waiting crisis? thelancet.com It is a repeated refrain across UK news: waiting times for health care in the National Health Service (NHS) have reached crisis levels. Millions of patients are waiting for elective surgery and potentially hundreds of people could be dying each week due to excessive waits for ambulances and emergency care. Concerns about waiting lists and waiting times are hardly new, particularly in systems that offer universal access to health care funded by general taxation. In lower-income countries or those that fund health care through private health insurance, concerns about gaps in care delivery may be less focused on wai…

Len Kasten (2023-02-11). Mind Control and the New World Order. Brainwashing Techniques. globalresearch.ca Important and timely article first published by Global Research on July 24, 2012 | *** | On 28 November 1953, at 2 am, a man crashed through a closed window and fell to his death from the 10th floor of the Statler …

Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya (2023-02-11). Video: Propaganda and the Ukraine Crisis. globalresearch.ca This GRTV documentary examines the fictitious land of "Nulandistan" that has been constructed out of Ukraine. It depicts how the realities of crimes against humanity & political oppression are casually replaced by a World of fiction, in which real "Western style democracy" prevails.

Manlio Dinucci (2023-02-11). Ucraina: La Recita e la Realtà. globalresearch.ca Il Festival di Sanremo sarà ricordato come il "Festival dei due Presidenti": il presidente della Repubblica Mattarella all'apertura e il presidente ucraino Zelenski alla chiusura. Quest'ultimo non appare in immagine, in seguito alle proteste levatesi in Italia. Resta perà≤ la …

Mary Martin (2023-02-11). Ohio derailment disaster shows rail workers' struggle for safety is crucial. themilitant.com MINNEAPOLIS — Two events took place Feb. 3 that highlight the importance and potential of rail workers' continuing fight for safety and a decent living, including schedules that allow for a life off the job for family, union building and more. | First, a 1 -car Norfolk Southern train almost 2 miles long and weighing 18,000 tons derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, dumping cars on the ground. Five were tank cars containing dangerous vinyl chloride, which vaporizes into phosgene when burned, the same gas that killed over 75,000 soldiers in the first imperialist World War. | Second was a protest by some rail…

Matshidiso Moeti, Lindiwe Makubalo, Abdou Salam Gueye, Thierno Balde, Humphrey Karamagi, Gordon Awandare, S M Thumbi, Feifei Zhang, Francisca Mutapi, Mark Woolhouse (2023-02-11). [Correspondence] Conflicting COVID-19 excess mortality estimates. thelancet.com A study1 by the COVID-19 Excess Mortality Collaborators estimates more than 18 million COVID-19 deaths globally by the end of 2021—three times those reported. The COVID-19 Excess Mortality Collaborators claim that under-ascertainment is especially severe in sub-Saharan Africa, with actual deaths 14 times higher than the 150‚Äà000 reported—more than 2 million excess deaths across the region in 2020—21.

Matthew Ehret (2023-02-11). Will the Turkish Earthquake Unleash Science from the Shackles of the Statisticians? thelastamericanvagabond.com "Can we forecast earthquakes? No. Neither the United States Geology Survey (USGS) nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future." -United States Geology Survey website On the morning of February 6, 2023 the people

mforinoco (2023-02-11). Northern Syria Threatened by Floods Following Deadly Earthquake. orinocotribune.com

Michael Welch (2023-02-11). Investigating the War in Ukraine and its Aftermath. A Conversation with Mahdi Nazemroaya. globalresearch.ca

Michelle Begue (2023-02-11). Regulating surrogacy in Colombia. america.cgtn.com Surrogacy has become more common around the world. Still, the practice, involving a woman who agrees to carry and give birth to another couple's child, is not without controversy. There are cultural stigmas, as well as physical and financial risks to all involved. Regulation is viewed …

Mickey Z. (2023-02-11). Signs of Early Onset Activist Syndrome. dissidentvoice.org In my very young days, I lived in a fourth-floor apartment in a five-story, pre-war, walk-up building. On the second floor, you'd find an older Italian couple: Mr. and Mrs. Larucci. (I say "older" because that's how they appeared to me at the time. I'm probably older now than they were then.) Anyway, the two …

Mike Ludwig (2023-02-11). Biden Pledged to Take On "Junk Fees." He Should Start With Jails and Prisons. truthout.org In what was probably the first reference to "junk fees" during a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said Tuesday that his administration is cracking down on "those hidden surcharges too many companies use to make you pay more" and urged Congress to pass legislation expanding on the effort. "The idea that cable, internet and cell phone companies can charge you $200 or more if you… |

Mike Tucker (2023-02-11). Thousands across Australia march for Aboriginal rights. themilitant.com SYDNEY — Tens of thousands demonstrated across Australia in support of Aboriginal rights and against racism Jan. 26. The rallies are held each year as a counter-observance to "Australia Day" — a national holiday of events organized by the country's rulers to celebrate the founding of the first British settlement at Sydney in 1788. From here, British colonial rule took over the continent by forcibly displacing the indigenous peoples, out of which emerged today's capitalist nation-state. | This year's protests were marked by debate over moves by the federal government to hold a referendum later this yea…

Misión Verdad (2023-02-11). Who is Jake Sullivan, Alleged Mastermind Behind Blowing Up Nord Stream. orinocotribune.com According to internationally renowned, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist In the same vein, Wall Street analyst and investigative journalist Charles Ortel, in an interview with

Monica Moorehead (2023-02-11). Class oppression is primary; national oppression is not secondary! workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Comrades and friends, Sam Marcy made the following quote at the end of his 1984 article "Black nationalism and white chauvinism: Marxism . . . |

Nan McCurdy (2023-02-11). New US Immigration Policies' Effect on Nicaragua. dissidentvoice.org On Jan. 5, the Biden administration announced new legal pathways to the US which include expanding the "Parole Process" for Venezuelans to Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Cubans, a policy that will favor richer migrants. Migration from these countries has dropped since then. The Sandinista party won the presidency of Nicaragua in January 2007 and from that …

Naveena Sadasivam (2023-02-11). Ohio Train Derailment Reveals Danger of Plastics Boom and Corporate Cost-Cutting. truthout.org Last week a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, sending 50 cars carrying toxic chemicals careening off their tracks. The resulting fire burned for days, forcing hundreds of evacuations and blanketing the small village on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in smoke. Runoff from the site contaminated two streams nearby. Over the next week, as officials worked to avoid a deadly explosion that could… |

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-11). Interval training for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — When it comes to exercise, what's best for your heart: slow and steady, or fast and furious? How about a combination of both? Interval training — alternating short bouts of higher-intensity effort with longer bouts of less-intense activity — has big benefits for your heart. "Interval training makes your heart alternate between working hard and recovering," says Melinda Hahm, a clinical exercise physiologist in Cardiology at Mayo Clinic Health System in…

noreply (2023-02-11). My Talking Head Expands On Sfera. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Here it is. But on a lighter note, LOL. I love this:
1st Pic. Doctor: What a strong organism!Patient: I am hardening myself.2nd Pic. Doctor: Under the cold shower? Patient: No. I put more ice in my whiskey. ))))

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-11). Mayor of Barcelona Suspends All Institutional Ties With Israel. orinocotribune.com Barcelona Mayor suspends institutional relations with apartheid Israel, including twinning agreement with Tel Aviv, "until the Israeli authorities put an end to the system of violations of Palestinian human rights and fully comply with the obligations imposed on them by international law and the various United Nations resolutions." | The Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), the largest Palestinian coalition leading the BDS movement for freedom, justice and equality, salutes the Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, and the grassroots groups who helped end institutional links with apartheid Israel. Barcelona has bec…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-11). Daily Round-up | 20 protesters injured in police repression in Peru & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of continued repression of protests in Peru and atrocities by Israeli occupation, South Africa's escalating power crisis, and German workers staging protests against declining wages…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-11). German workers across sectors protest fall in real wages. peoplesdispatch.org On Thursday, February 9, public service workers from sectors, including health care, day-care, city administration, public transport, water distribution, universities, and municipal waste management, went on a warning strike protesting low wages and poor working conditions. The protest took place in the States of Berlin, North Rhine Westphalia (NRW), and Hesse, among others, | Over 3, 0 people, including professionals from the state-owned Vivantes Hospitals, Charite-Berlin University of Medicine, Berlin Waste Management (BSR), and other public sector enterprises demonstrated at Oranienplatz in Berlin on Thursday…

Peter Koenig (2023-02-11). The Big Lie: Worldwide Energy Shortage Plus Multiple Crises — All Manufactured — Meant for Destruction of Western Civilization. globalresearch.ca Energy Crisis. Food crisis. Industrial collapse. Supply chains disruptions. Fractured Communications. Cyber-attacks. Black-outs? Hyper-inflation. Climate change. Wars, civil conflicts, and more plandemics, culminating in human misery… Yes. It's all manufactured.

Prabhat Patnaik (2023-02-11). "Crony capitalism" as an economic strategy. mronline.org Gautam Adani's calling Hindenburg's allegations of fraud against him an attack on the Indian nation is a matter of particular significance.

Princess Harmony (2023-02-11). School district targets queer youth. workers.org Queer youth need support and love, but this was denied by Pennsylvania's Central Bucks School District when it passed Policy 321, banning Pride flags and other symbols of solidarity of and with LGBTQ+ youth. Students and teachers protest Central Bucks "neutrality" policy, Jan. 20, 2023. Officially, this policy is to . . . |

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-11). Video: America is at War with Europe. globalresearch.ca

Rachel Clarke (2023-02-11). [Perspectives] Love in the face of death. thelancet.com According to literary legend, Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a short story using only six words. The resulting miniature masterpiece read: "For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn." Medicine, I believe, has its own combination of words unparalleled for fusing sorrow with brevity. They describe a particular medical specialty: paediatric palliative care. For the death of a child is inescapably freighted with a wrongness that feels monumental, that violates the way the world should be. For this reason—and many more besides—the health-care assistants, physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, play specia…

Ralph Nader (2023-02-11). Rescue Our Democratic Society: Constitutionally Render Corporations Unequal to Humans. dissidentvoice.org No other institutions consistently Rule over as Much in the World as the Giant Global Corporations — not governments, not armies, not religions and certainly not trade unions. These fictional corporate entities have largely achieved transcendent imperial status, as they amass coordinated control over capital, labor, technology and governments because they have secured the rights …

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-11). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 06.02.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 06.02.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…

Reiner Fuellmich (2023-02-11). Video: "Crimes Against Humanity": The German Corona Investigation. "The PCR Pandemic" globalresearch.ca

Richard Horton (2023-02-11). [Comment] Offline: Why we must make peace with China. thelancet.com The Chinese Government's decision to float a surveillance balloon over US territory was a surprising violation of American sovereignty. China has issued a statement of regret, describing the incursion as an "accident". The immediate impact was an abrupt postponement of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing to reset diplomatic relations. Whether provocation or mistake, the longer-term result will be a further erosion of trust between the West and China. This moment of confusion comes at a difficult time.

Rick Thomas (2023-02-11). Davos 2023: Fragmenting the World. globalresearch.ca

Robert Inlakesh (2023-02-11). Syria-Turkey Earthquake Death Toll Could Top 20,000 As US Sanctions Make Life A Living Hell. thelastamericanvagabond.com A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook both Turkey and Syria this Monday, resulting in unprecedented damage which may take weeks to bring under control, by which point the World Health Organisation (WHO) claims as many as 20,000 people could be recorded as killed by the quake. Despite the international shock over the impact of the

Roy Landersen (2023-02-11). Defend Ukraine independence! Defeat Moscow's invasion! themilitant.com Russian President Vladimir Putin is amassing forces in preparation for a deadly spring offensive in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian military, backed by volunteers, is preparing to repulse Moscow's attacks and launch a counter-offensive. | Putin claims his war in Ukraine aims at defeating "Nazism," like Stalin's was against fascist Germany in World War II. | His accusation stands reality on its head. The government in Ukraine is similar to other liberal capitalist regimes around the world. In Germany the fascists were funded and promoted by the capitalist class to crush a rising working-class m…

Samidoun Deutschland (2023-02-11). Samidoun Network announces the educational campaign: Over 30 Years &#1 ; Pre-Oslo Prisoners. samidoun.net

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-02-11). Sunday 2/19: Santa Cruz: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Avenue and Water Street, Santa Cruz…

Sara Flounders (2023-02-11). Lessons today from Sam Marcy's 'Bolsheviks and War'. workers.org Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Last night a U.S. fighter jet shot down with an air-to-air missile a little Chinese weather balloon bobbing on the jet stream, . . . |

scorinoco (2023-02-11). Peru: Police Repression in Juliaca and Apurimac Regions Leaves 1 Dead, Dozens Injured. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 9, a new wave of police violence in Peru's Juliaca and Apurimac regions led to the death of one person while dozens were injured. Among the victims are two children aged 11 and 15 years who suffered gunshot wounds. In addition, dozens of protesters were detained by the police. | Peruvian human rights organizations have denounced the government of de facto President Dina Boluarte for "widespread and extremely serious repression."

Seth Galinsky (2023-02-11). Moscow tightens grip on occupied Crimea. themilitant.com Russian occupation forces have stepped up arrests in Crimea over the last several months, especially targeting Crimean Tatars for "crimes" such as singing songs in Ukrainian at their weddings. The assaults are fueling resistance to Moscow's rule and the decadeslong struggle of Crimean Tatars for their national rights. | The Russian army seized the autonomous region of Crimea from Ukraine in February 2014, just days after the Ukrainian people overthrew the pro-Moscow regime of Viktor Yanukovych, following the Maidan uprising. | Moscow already had some 16,000 troops stationed in Crimea under a military treaty with…

Sharmila Devi (2023-02-11). [World Report] Health situation deteriorating in Kenyan refugee camp. thelancet.com Aid agencies have sounded warnings as conflict and drought drive people to Dadaab refugee complex. Sharmila Devi reports.

Simon I Hay, Christopher J L Murray, COVID-19 Excess Mortality Collaborators (2023-02-11). [Correspondence] Conflicting COVID-19 excess mortality estimates — Authors' reply. thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic has caused almost 8 million reported deaths worldwide since late 2019.1 Although this is a staggering loss of human lives, 8 million is a vast under-estimation of the true toll of the pandemic. In addition to under-reporting and misclassification of COVID-19 deaths, the pandemic has also resulted in loss of lives due to stressed health-care systems. Excess mortality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a measurement of net changes in all-cause mortality during the pandemic compared with levels before the pandemic, is widely considered the best measurement of the overall effect of the pandemic and i…

Staff (2023-02-11). G77 + China y el arte como herramienta de paz en FILH 2023 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-11). Más Tigres que Leones: República Dominicana gana la Serie del Caribe. cubadebate.cu En un gran juego de béisbol disputado en el estadio monumental Simón Bolívar, de La Rinconada, Tigres del Licey (República Dominicana) superó tres carreras por cero a Leones de Caracas (Venezuela), para obtener su onceno título y ratificarse como el club más ganador de las Series del Caribe, lid en la que los dominicanos acumulan 22 coronas. La próxima edición del evento será en Miami.

Staff (2023-02-11). Incendios forestales alertan sobre impacto y desafíos de la sequía en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Enero tuvo una cifra récords de incendios forestales en nuestro país, de acuerdo con los registros históricos del Cuerpo de Guardabosques de Cuba (CGB) para ese mes, con más de 80 siniestros, según se informó en reunión del Grupo Coordinador de la Campaña Nacional 2023 contra esos hecho.

Staff (2023-02-11). Inteligencia artificial en Cuba: Y no es ciencia ficción (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu El Proyecto de Creación del Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones en Inteligencia Artificial en la Universidad de Estudios Internacionales de Hebei lo dirige a nivel de país la Universidad de Camagàºey, aunque participan en él otros centros de altos estudios. Surgió en el año 2019, fruto de la colaboración bilateral entre Cuba y China. El instituto posee varios laboratorios de investigación sobre inteligencia artificial y un centro de datos.

Staff (2023-02-11). La dispersión centralizada de los precios en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Hoy los establecimientos que prestan servicios comerciales y de gastronomía tienen potestad para la formación de precios; la dispersión de los mismos y el desmedido aumento son inversamente proporcionales al salario promedio en Cuba, que se mantiene en el mismo lugar.

Staff (2023-02-11). Le haré honor a mi apellido: Esperen un Valiente en el box (+Video). cubadebate.cu Alexander Valiente | Provincia: Guantánamo | Edad: 20 años | Fecha de nacimiento: 20 de octubre de 2002 | Cantidad de Series Nacionales: 2 | Talla: 1.85 cm | *** | De Alexander Valiente solo había escuchado hablar por la televisión. Me llamaba la atención su apellido y calidad deportiva, porque me habían comentado que, con solo 20 años, sobrepasaba las noventa millas en recta y tenía buen repertorio, incluidos una curva y split (especie de cambio), sobre las 80 millas. | Mi encuentro con él fue casual en el hotel Marriot Playa Grande, del estado venezolano de La Guaira, donde se hospeda el equipo Agricultores…

Staff (2023-02-11). øQué es el programa de estabilización macroeconómica que se propone Cuba? cubadebate.cu øQué es un programa de estabilización macroeconómica? øQué tan novedoso es? Hay muchos antecedentes de relacionar un programa de estabilización macroeconómica con el neoliberalismo. øUn programa de estabilización macroeconómica es compatible con la justicia social? Sobre este y otros aspectos relacionados se debatió recientemente en el programa Cuadrando la Caja. Cubadebate ofrece a sus lectores la transcripción del debate…

Staff (2023-02-11). Rogelio Polanco: "Las transformaciones tienen que ser profundas" cubadebate.cu øCómo consigue esta isla mantenerse firme a pesar de todo? øCuáles son los retos a los que se enfrenta y cómo se están abordando? La revista Resumen Latinoamericano realizó esta entrevista a Rogelio Polanco, Jefe del Departamento Ideológico del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y en Cubadebate se las compartimos.

Staff (2023-02-11). Descargue el libro "El artista del hambre", de Franz Kafka (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu En el marco de la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores una selección de libros digitales, parte de los clásicos de la literatura universal y de los mejores ejemplares que la fiesta de la literatura en el país pone a disposición de sus lectores. Hoy proponemos "El artista del hambre", de Franz Kafka. Esperamos que lo disfruten.

Staff (2023-02-11). Colaboradores cubanos del contingente Henry Reeve viajarán a Turquía para apoyar las labores de salvamento. cubadebate.cu La solidaridad de Cuba llegará de nuevo a otras latitudes. Esta noche, 32 colaboradores de la brigada Henry Reeve, fueron abanderados por el ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda, con la noble misión de viajar mañana hacia Turquía, donde ocurrió un devastador terremoto el pasado lunes.

Staff (2023-02-11). Dos medallas de plata para Cuba en Tour Mundial de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu Arlen López (80 kg) y Julio César la Cruz (92 kg) perdieron sus duelos finales y Cuba despidió con par de subtítulos la parada marroquí de la Golden Belt Serie del Tour Mundial de Boxeo 2023.Los reveses de los bicampeones olímpicos, ambos por fallos de 1-4, convirtieron en protagonistas a sus victimarios.

Staff (2023-02-11). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia esta semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 10 de febrero de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la semana en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional. "Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. °Conéctese ya!

Staff (2023-02-11). Los presidentes de Brasil y Estados Unidos se reúnen en Washington. cubadebate.cu Las amenazas a la democracia y el rechazo a la violencia política fueron temas centrales del encuentro hoy entre el presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, y su homólogo brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, quien está de visita oficial en Washington. Reunidos en la Casa Blanca, ambos líderes recordaron los disturbios ocurridos en sus respectivos países en enero.

Staff (2023-02-11). Presidente cubano recibe a jefes de misiones y representantes de organismos internacionales acreditados en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En el Palacio de la Revolución, el jefe de Estado intercambió saludos con más de un centenar de integrantes del Cuerpo Diplomático y representantes de organismos internacionales acreditados en la Isla, acompañado por los miembros del Buró Político, el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

Staff (2023-02-11). SEN: Sincronizan la central termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras y la unidad cinco de la Máximo Gómez. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó esta noche que sincronizaron, al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, la CTE Antonio Guiteras y la unidad 5 de la CTE Máximo Gómez. La primera genera 215 MW y la segunda, está elevando su carga en estos momentos.Ahora no existen, en el territorio nacional, afectaciones al fluido eléctrico por déficit de capacidad en la generación.

Staff (2023-02-11). Siria califica de engañosa la decisión de EE.UU. de "congelar" algunas medidas coercitivas tras el terremoto. cubadebate.cu Siria calificó este viernes de engañosa y mentirosa la decisión emitida la víspera por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, sobre el congelamiento parcial y temporal de algunas medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas al país árabe. La Cancillería señaló que solo buscan dar un falsa impresión humanitaria al estipular supuestas exenciones con fines humanitarios.

Staff (2023-02-11). Aparecerán juntos un cometa verde y Marte las noches de este fin de semana. cubadebate.cu Para los que disfrutan de la contemplación de la bóveda celeste, un cometa verde pasará muy cerca de Marte durante las noches de este viernes y el sábado. El cometa verde podrá detectarse fácilmente en el cielo luego de que se identifique a Marte, que resaltará por su intenso brillo y su color anaranjado característico.

Staff (2023-02-11). Cambio de tiempo en occidente desde la noche. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en gran parte del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará desde el anochecer en el occidente, con algunos chubascos y lluvias que pueden ocurrir principalmente en zonas de la costa norte, los que serán aislados en el resto el país.

Staff (2023-02-11). Conozca la programación de FILH 2023 este sábado 11 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Este jueves se inauguró la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, el evento cultural de mayor masividad de los que se realizan en el país. Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la programación correspondiente al sábado 11 de febrero en sus principales sedes. Aproveche la oportunidad y disfrute de esta fiesta del libro y la literatura.

Staff (2023-02-11). El relato de Seymour Hersh: Estados Unidos voló los gasoductos Nord Stream. cubadebate.cu En septiembre de 2022, los gasoductos que suministran gas ruso a Europa se rompieron en el mar Báltico. La acción se atribuyó a Moscú. Ahora, una investigación del mismo periodista que reveló la masacre de My-Lai en Vietnam, apunta a que fue obra de la CIA.

Staff (2023-02-11). El socialismo y la juventud centran los debates este sábado en el encuentro internacional de publicaciones de izquierda. cubadebate.cu Con un taller sobre el socialismo y la juventud continuó este sábado el primer Encuentro Internacional de Publicaciones Teóricas de Partidos y Movimientos políticos de izquierda, que se desarrolla en la emblemática Casa de las Américas.

Staff (2023-02-11). Erislandy àÅlvarez debuta con victoria en boxeo profesional. cubadebate.cu El púgil cubano Erislandy àÅlvarez debutó en el circuito profesional con victoria ante el mexicano José Segura por votación dividida (2-1). àÅlvarez triunfó en una pelea a seis asaltos en la categoría de 135 libras. Con este éxito, suman 16 victorias y una derrota de los Domadores de Cuba en el boxeo profesional.

Staff (2023-02-11). No reportan fallecidos en accidente de ómnibus en Bahía Honda. cubadebate.cu Hasta el momento no reportan fallecidos en el accidente de un ómnibus en Recompensa, Bahía Honda, Artemisa, durante la mañana de este sábado. Según las informaciones preliminares que compartió la periodista Marienny Fonte González, el autobús pertenecía a la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel y transportaba a 63 pasajeros.

Staff (2023-02-11). Precios del petróleo aumentan dos por ciento. cubadebate.cu Los precios del petróleo registraron este sábado una subida de más del 2%, luego de que Rusia anunció que reducirá su producción en marzo. El vice primer ministro ruso, Alexander Novak, señaló que en marzo su nación planea reducir la producción petrolera en 500 000 barriles diarios (alrededor del 5%).

Staff (2023-02-11). Presidente cubano arriba a México en visita oficial. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, fue recibido este sábado en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Campeche Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay, México, por su homólogo Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Esta es la cuarta visita oficial a México de Díaz-Canel como jefe de Estado. El mandatario cubano fue invitado por AMLO.

Staff (2023-02-11). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 11 de febrero de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-11). Resaltan histórica amistad entre Cuba y México en Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. cubadebate.cu En el marco de la XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, se celebró este viernes en la Calle de Madera, el Día de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).El ciclo de conversatorios y presentaciones de libros "La literatura cubana en la UNAM" fue presidido por Santiago Ruy Sánchez de Orellana, encargado de Asuntos Culturales de la Embajada de México en Cuba.

Staff (2023-02-11). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano para este 11 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el interés de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 11 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-11). Turquía: Terremoto liberó una energía similar a dos mil bombas atómicas de Hiroshima. cubadebate.cu Según Bruce Malamud, profesor de Riesgos Naturales y Ambientales del King's College de Londres, la energía liberada por el terremoto de 7.8 en el sureste de Turquía equivale a alrededor de dos mil veces el tamaño de la bomba atómica que lanzó Estados Unidos sobre Hiroshima. El sismo liberó unos 3 000 millones de kilojulios.

Staff (2023-02-11). UNE pronostica afectación de 395 MW durante el horario pico nocturno de este sábado. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este sábado una disponibilidad de 2 475 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 800 MW, con un déficit de 325 MW, por lo que si se mantienen las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 395 MW en este horario, con una mayor incidencia en la zona centro oriental por altas transferencia hacia esa zona.

Staff (2023-02-11). Vale-No vale: Higienización, precios, ahorro energético e inmovilidad en municipios. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate continúa con su sección Vale-No vale para reconocer, una vez más gracias a los comentarios y correos de los lectores, todo aquello que vale porque mejora nuestras vidas, desarrolla el país o nos hace mejores ciudadanos, y señalar también todo lo que no vale y merece ser cambiado.

Staff (2023-02-11). Venezuela Reaches Caribbean Series 2023 Final. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 9, the Leones del Caracas (Venezuela) team defeated Vaqueros de Montería (Colombia) by a score of 7-5 and will play the final of the Caribbean Series Gran Caracas 2023. | The Venezuelans played hard since the first chapter of the match, and were thus able to reach the final of the most famous baseball championship in the Caribbean region. | Venezuela's charge was directed by Guillermo Moscoso, starting pitcher who won his second victory in the current Caribbean Series. | However, the principal figure of the Venezuelan offensive was once again José Rondón, native of Villa de Cura, who set a…

Staff (2023-02-11). Students show support for Palestine at climate occupation protest at Erasmus University Rotterdam. samidoun.net On February 7th and 8th, 2023, Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, was rocked by on occupation of the primary university hall building by a large coalition of progressive students. The OCCUPY EUR movement demands that the university cut all ties with the fossil fuel industry, make the campus more accessible and tackle student debt. …

Susan Jaffe (2023-02-11). [World Report] US plan to shield science from "inappropriate influence" thelancet.com The Biden administration is launching a new initiative on scientific integrity in federal agencies following multiple lapses. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

teleSUR, Camila Gutiérrez Torres (2023-02-11). Acapulco congregará a las estrellas del tenis masculino. telesurtv.net Al listado del cuadro principal de 23 jugadores se sumarán cuatro jugadores invitados (wild cards).

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-11). Ordenan más análisis de celulares implicados en atentado a CFK. telesurtv.net El Tribunal de Apelaciones revocó una decisión de la jueza federal María Eugenia Capuchetti, quien había negado el planteo de la querella.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-11). Lacalle Pou dice no tener relación con escándalo de espionaje. telesurtv.net La causa contra un excustodio presidencial comenzó por la investigación sobre una red dedicada a falsificar documentación para que ciudadanos rusos obtengan pasaportes uruguayos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-11). Denuncian escalada represiva en Jualiaca y Apurimac, Perú. telesurtv.net En Apurimac la represión estatal se ha saldado con la muerte de una persona, según fue confirmada esta mañana.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-11). Rescatan a bebé con su madre de entre los escombros en Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net Otras dos hermanas también fueron rescatadas con vida en la provincia de Kahramanmaras.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-11). Cifra de muertos por terremotos en Tàºrkiye y Siria se eleva a más de 26 mil. telesurtv.net La Organización de Naciones Unidas teme que la cifra final de víctimas por los terremotos rebase los .000 fallecidos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-11). Presidentes de Brasil y EE.UU. se reunirán en Washington. telesurtv.net El encuentro abrirá una nueva etapa en las relaciones bilaterales. Lula también se reunirá con el senador Bernie Sanders.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-11). Cuba acoge encuentro teórico de la izquierda mundial. telesurtv.net Hasta el 12 de febrero sesiona en La Habana el primer encuentro internacional de publicaciones de partidos y movimientos políticos de izquierda.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-11). Franceses van a otra movilización contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net En París los trabajadores marcharán a partir de las 13H00 hora local desde la Plaza de la República hasta la Plaza de la Nación.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-11). Prosiguen operaciones de rescate tras sismos en Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net Se trabaja sin descanso para salvar vidas y llevar ayuda de socorro a áreas afectadas. Ministro de Salud sirio exige el fin de sanciones de EE.UU. y Occidente.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-11). Deforestación en Amazonía brasileña desciende un 61 % en enero. telesurtv.net El dato marca el cuarto registro más bajo de la serie histórica, iniciada en 2015.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-11). Gobierno sirio declara 4 regiones como zonas de catástrofe. telesurtv.net Se autorizó a los ministros a tramitar esta ayuda a través del Comité Superior de Socorro.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-11). Niegan supuesto fraude en elecciones de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El funcionario del CNE aseveró que en Guayas no se ha montado ningún centro paralelo que imprimía actas adicionales.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-11). Aumenta a más de 23.000 la cifra de muertos en Tàºrkiye y Siria por terremotos. telesurtv.net La Agencia de Gestión de Desastres y Emergencias (AFAD) de Türkiye informó que aumentó a 20.318 la cifra de decesos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-11). Entra en erupción el volcán Karangetang en Indonesia. telesurtv.net El Centro de Vulcanología de Indonesia refirió que el Karangetang entró en erupción formando seis ríos de lava.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-11). Presidente de Bolivia entrega 3.612 títulos ejecutoriales en Oruro. telesurtv.net En el acto se hizo entrega de 3.612 títulos ejecutoriales en el departamento de Oruro.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-11). Gobierno colombiano impulsa proyecto para reformar la Salud. telesurtv.net La iniciativa busca que el hospital público deje de ser una empresa social del Estado y se convierte en una institución de salud.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-11). Unicef denuncia incremento de ataques contra escuelas en Haití. telesurtv.net Desde octubre de 2022 a febrero de 2023, se han registrado tiroteos, saqueos, secuestros y ataques armados contra 72 centros educacionales.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-11). OMS: alarma ante peligrosos brotes de gripe aviar y cólera. telesurtv.net El director general de la OMS, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, advirtió que este escenario obliga a monitorear de cerca la situación.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-11). Ataque armado deja al menos tres muertos en Oaxaca, México. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Oaxaca llamó a la Fiscalía estatal a iniciar las investigaciones para dar con los responsables de la masacre.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-11). Cifra de muertos por sismo de magnitud 7.8 en Tàºrkiye y Siria supera los 21.000. telesurtv.net El jefe de la OMS y el responsable humanitario de la ONU, anunciaron que viajarán a Siria para visitar las zonas afectadas por el terremoto.

Terry Evans (2023-02-11). Earthquake hits Turkey, Syria, sets off social calamity. themilitant.com A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria Feb. 6, triggering a social catastrophe. More than 11,000 people have been killed. Rescue efforts, with international help, are continuing. | Southern Turkey is home to many of the country's Kurds, long oppressed by the Turkish rulers. In Syria hard-hit locations include areas under the control of rebel groups challenging the Bashar al-Assad dictatorship, as well as camps housing millions of refugees displaced as a result of the country's civil war. | The scale of the deaths and destruction was severely amplified by the refusal of ca…

theconversation (2023-02-11). University presidents' trip to Israel undermines academic freedom and democracy. theconversation.com No Palestinian universities were included on the Canadian universities' tour.

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-11). Jury Convicts Robert West for his Role in Dismembering Ricky Balsimo. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2023-02-11). New US moves against peaceful coexistence in Asia-Pacific. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk * While the almost a year-long Russian special military operation in Ukraine is halting NATO's expansion to the East, the United States of America (USA) is simultaneously stepping up its aggression not only in Europe but also in the Asia-Pacific. Melodie Ha, an expert at the US Department of Defense, recently stated: …

unitedEditor (2023-02-11). Borrell's nonsense: Clear expression of European rotting. uwidata.com Last Tuesday, February 7, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov felt compelled to respond to the statement made by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU) Josep Borrell, about two countries that the Russian Foreign Minister had visited during his tour of Africa. In his opening speech at …

Unsalted Counter-Info (2023-02-11). University of Michigan Career Fair Disrupted Over Military Recruiters. itsgoingdown.org Report from Michigan on anti-militarist action at the University of Michigan. For more information on the fight against Camp Grayling, go here. On Wednesday, February 9th, 2023, the University of Michigan welcomed a variety of military and government recruiters into its Career Fair in Ann Arbor. The U.S. Navy, the National Security Agency, and other… Report from DC on recent rally in solidarity with the ongoing struggle to Stop Cop City. On the 9th of February, the fight against Atlant…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-11). Al Qaeda-White Helmets exploit earthquake, Western hypocrisy and politicization of Syrian tragedy. thealtworld.com UK Column News 10th February. Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen, Vanessa Beeley…

Vera Sharav (2023-02-11). Video: Never Again Is Now Global. Anyone Who Wants to Start a War Has to Lie. globalresearch.ca

Vicky Peláez (2023-02-11). The Prison Industry in the United States: Big Business or a New Form of Slavery? globalresearch.ca This incisive and carefully researched article was first published by Global Research 15 years ago in March 2008. | *** | Things have got worse since 2008. African-Americans and Latinos are routinely the victims of arbitrary arrest, incarceration and inhumane exploitation in …

Victor Castellanos (2023-02-11). Colombia Requests Venezuela to Extradite Ex-Congresswoman Aída Merlano. orinocotribune.com On Friday, February 10, the minister of juctice of Colombia, Néstor Osuna, announced during an The Colombian justice minister also highlighted the political and legal invalidity of former Colombian President Iván Duque's earlier request of Merlano's extradition made to "M…

Victoria Torres (2023-02-11). Venezuela's Electoral Authority to Evaluate Assisting in Opposition Primaries. orinocotribune.com On Friday, February 10, the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela announced that it will form a technical commission together with the Unitary Platform, in order to determine the scope of the electoral body's eventual assistance in the primary elections of the opposition, in which the opposition is to choose its single candidate for the 2024 presidential elections. | "The National Electoral Council appointed a technical commission to determine the scope of its eventual assistance in a primary election, in accordance with the request made by the National Commission of Primaries of the opposition alliance U…

WSWS (2023-02-11). Special counsel subpoenas Mike Pence in criminal probe of Trump's January 6 coup attempt. wsws.org While distancing himself from Trump in regard to the mob attack on January 6, Pence has presented himself as a far-right alternative for the Republican presidential nomination.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Disney announces 7,000 layoffs after exceeding Wall Street profit estimates. wsws.org The recently restored CEO of Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger, announced 7,000 job cuts as part of a $5.5 billion cost-cutting plan during a call with investors of the $200 billion global entertainment and media content monopoly on Wednesday.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Massachusetts court interpreters demand fee increase, refuse to work. wsws.org Most of the state court's interpreters work per diem and receive no benefits such as health insurance, retirement benefits and sick or vacation leave. The current rates—$300 per full day and $200 per half day—have not been adjusted since 2006.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Build the Caterpillar Workers Rank-and-File Committee! Unite with autoworkers in a counteroffensive to win what workers need! wsws.org The recently formed Caterpillar Workers Rank-and-File Committee issued a statement calling for a common struggle with autoworkers for higher wages and better working conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Saturday Night Live production workers authorize strike. wsws.org The freelance editors responsible for creating the show's pre-recorded segments have have never been on strike.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Trial evidence shows Proud Boys coordinated with Trump campaign in lead-up to January 6 coup attempt. wsws.org Following Trump's election defeat, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio told fellow Proud Boys not to wear their traditional colors at a "Stop the Steal" event because the "campaign asked us…"

WSWS (2023-02-11). UAW announces pro-company tentative agreement with publisher HarperCollins. wsws.org Under the cover of federal mediation, the union has taken a significant step toward betraying 2 publishing workers and ending their months-long strike.

WSWS (2023-02-11). In White House meeting, Brazil's Lula and Biden promote fraudulent "democratic alliance" wsws.org Lula's promotion of Biden as a defender of democracy, equality and the environment attest to the complete bankruptcy of Brazil's Workers Party.

WSWS (2023-02-11). The mass strike movement, war and the revolutionary crisis in Europe. wsws.org What is emerging across Europe is an objectively revolutionary situation. The alternatives are as starkly posed as they were at the outbreak of World War I, over a century ago. Either the capitalist class plunges Europe and the world into a global war between nuclear-armed states, or the working class takes power out of the hands of the warmongering ruling elites.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Animals reported sickened as more details come out on toxic Norfolk Southern tanker derailment in eastern Ohio. wsws.org In the wake of the -car train derailment and subsequent release of toxic chemicals earlier this week, concerns are being voiced over the still unknown and potentially serious health impacts.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Lights off on the Pandemic: Johns Hopkins University to retire COVID-19 tracker. wsws.org Johns Hopkins Coronavirus resource center said yesterday that after three years of reporting on the COVID pandemic they are shutting down their much relied on tracker.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Sixty percent cut in benefits floated for Teamsters' New England pension fund. wsws.org The proposal to slash benefits exposes the real agenda in the upcoming contract talks at UPS. The company and the union bureaucrats are preparing to force through significant concessions down workers' throats.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Ulrich Rippert: "The strength of our party is the historical tradition it represents." wsws.org The following speech was given by Ulrich Rippert, the honorary chairman of the Socialist Equality Party and candidate in the Berlin state elections, at the SGP's rally against the war in Ukraine on February 4 at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Berlin Transit Workers Action Committee: Against war and social devastation! Vote for the SGP! wsws.org The rank-and-file Berlin Transit Workers Action Committee supports the election platform of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP) in the Berlin state election.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Sosyalist E≈üitlik Grubu's Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi calls for a vote for the SGP: "An international movement against the war must be built in the working class and youth!" wsws.org We publish here an appeal by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi to vote for the Socialist Equality Party (SGP) in the Berlin elections on February 12. Ate≈üàßi is a leading member of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Grubu (Socialist Equality Group) in Turkey.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Sosyalist Isitlik Grubu's Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi calls for a vote for the SGP: "An international movement against the war must be built in the working class and youth!" wsws.org We publish here an appeal by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi to vote for the Socialist Equality Party (SGP) in the Berlin elections on February 12. Ate≈üàßi is a leading member of the Sosyalist Isitlik Grubu (Socialist Equality Group) in Turkey.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Public sector warning strikes in Germany: "We should be aware of our power" wsws.org On Thursday, Verdi called for one-day warning strikes in the municipal public sectors. Friday, employees in the state of Baden-Wàºrttemberg were likewise on strike.

WSWS (2023-02-11). The international significance of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei election campaign in Berlin. wsws.org Against the war madness and social devastation, a powerful movement of the working class is developing all over the world. The SGP election campaign has given it a voice and a socialist perspective.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Video: "Workers in the US need to know about the major strikes happening across Europe" wsws.org In a video statement, Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker and candidate for UAW president, explained the significance of the growing strike wave in Europe for workers in the US.

WSWS (2023-02-11). The history and science behind airborne infections and the use of ultraviolet irradiation for disinfecting indoor air. wsws.org Dr. Nardell, of Harvard University, is a preeminent researcher and practitioner in the field of airborne infections and the use of UV radiation to fight them.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Death toll in Turkey-Syria quake nears 25,000, reports expose Turkish government's criminality. wsws.org Tens of thousands of people are thought to still be under the rubble in both countries, and millions have been left homeless by the quake.

WSWS (2023-02-11). Ottawa and Quebec intensify their efforts to block refugees from filing asylum claims. wsws.org Threatened by growing working-class opposition, the ruling class in Quebec and across Canada is whipping up chauvinism to scapegoat immigrants for the social crisis caused by capitalism and to split the working class along ethno-linguistic and religious lines.

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