Monthly Archives: February 2023

2023-02-16: News Headlines

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.

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). 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…

_____ (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.

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… |

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…

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."

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.

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. |

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… |

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…

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…

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.

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

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… |

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.

noreply (2023-02-15). Larry Explains Austin's And Milley's "Logic"… smoothiex12.blogspot.com

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… |

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…

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.

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. …

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… |

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 …

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… |

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… |

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… |

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). 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…

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… |

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.

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

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.

Daniel Kahn Gillmor (2023-02-15). New Mobile Phone Service Shows We Can Have Both Privacy and Nice Things. aclu.org The recent Today's cellphones are generally a privacy disaster. Partly that's the result of the two companies that control the operating system software on the vast majority of the world…

John Moon (2023-02-15). Saving Black Lives in Pittsburgh, One Call at a Time. aclu.org Few people know that paramedic ambulance services as we know them today originated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the 1960s. And even fewer know that a group of Black men organized and founded the country's first emergency medical service (EMS). The Pittsburgh-based group, called Freedom House, wrote a training book that still serves as the basis for EMS training to this day, and pioneered life-saving practices in the field. Not everybody knows about this Black-led service that revolutionized emergency response, but I do: I served as a paramedic with Freedom House from 1972 to 1975. | Disbanding Freedom H…

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2023-02-15: News Headlines

_____ (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.

noreply (2023-02-14). Thomas Carrigan, James Kunstler and Me. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Today. Join in.

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" 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 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) 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 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

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…

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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.

Veterans for Peace Chapter 11, Santa Cruz (2023-02-13). 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 9 60…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-13). 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.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-13). 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.

repost (2023-02-13). 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.

Strike Debt Bay Area (2023-02-13). 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.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-13). 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.

Anonymous (2023-02-13). Oakland Police Vehicle Becomes Target for Arsonists. indybay.org Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sabotaged in Downtown Oakland…

Labor Video Project (2023-02-13). Elon We Won't Back Down Unveiling At Tesla-Send Musk On Autopilot To Mars. indybay.org

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).

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-13). México_Gustavo Esteva: Homenaje a Catherine Walsh. indybay.org

Cassie King press release (2023-02-13). 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.

Agency (2023-02-13). 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.

Angela (2023-02-13). Saturday 2/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A Handful of Earth" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-13). 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…

No to Israeli Dictatorship (2023-02-13). 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.

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-13). Sunday 2/26: Advice for a Happy Life. indybay.org 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-13). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center (2023-02-13). 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…

Brave, Free Santa Cruz (2023-02-13). Tuesday 2/14: Vandana Shiva & Russell Brand – Video. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-13). Federal Judge Approves Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site and Thacker Pass. indybay.org

Revolution Books (2023-02-13). Saturday 2/11: Giant Used Book Sale Part 2, Support Revcoms $100K Fund Drive. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

UAWD (2023-02-13). 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:…

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-13). Police Terror — Racist Arrow Tip Launched Against All Workers. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-13). 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…

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…

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) 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 …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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 (2023-02-13). 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…

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.

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.

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). 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). 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.

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). 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). 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). 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.

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.

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.

Sue Bull (2023-02-13). School began as teachers had predicted — in crisis. greenleft.org.au Funding to public schools system has been on the decline for years. No wonder older, experienced teachers are so angry, writes Sue Bull.

Gideon Polya (2023-02-13). Australia Must Quit AUKUS & War Links with US & UK. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-13). Lula's Condemnation of Russia in His Joint Statement with Biden Disqualifies Him as a Mediator. globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-02-13). Germany Prepares for Conscription and the Final War. globalresearch.ca

Junaid S. Ahmad (2023-02-13). Revelations Confirm US-backed Pakistan Military Regime Change Against Imran Khan. globalresearch.ca

Kyle Anzalone (2023-02-13). US, French Troops Lead NATO Live-Fire War Games in Romania. globalresearch.ca

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.

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 …

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…

_____ (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…

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.

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?>

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 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

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…

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… |

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…

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… |

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

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.

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.

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). 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). 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 …

Editor (2023-02-12). We Already Know Who's Winning Super Bowl LVII — the Billionaire Class. scheerpost.com

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

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.

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 …

Gavin de Becker (2023-02-12). Seeing Is Believing: What the Data Reveal About Deaths Following COVID Vaccine Rollouts Around the World. globalresearch.ca

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…

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… |

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.

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…

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.

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… |

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 …

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 | ( Minnesota Reformer) 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 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 …

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

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… |

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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… |

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

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 …

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, 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.

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…

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

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.

WSWS (2023-02-12). UK survey shows nurses' mental health is at its lowest point in the pandemic. wsws.org The results of a UK survey of nurses reflect the psychological trauma that health care workers are suffering around the world as the coronavirus pandemic enters its fourth year.

WSWS (2023-02-12). Toronto unveils major hike in police budget as city's social crisis deepens. wsws.org The additional funds will be used to hire more police so the City can respond with brutal repression to the signs of mounting social breakdown, including unprecedented levels of homelessness, and growing working class opposition.

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…

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.

unitedEditor (2023-02-12). How Mexico City learned prevention after the 1985 earthquake. uwidata.com By Rodrigo Guillot, Mexico City (with the people of Türkiye and Syria in my heart) Mexico City remembers in its history two traumatic moments due to earthquakes: both happened on September 19, in 1985 and then in 2017. In 1985, an 8.1 earthquake took the Mexican capital by surprise, devastating the entire city, and taking …

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2023-02-12: News Headlines

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…

_____ (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.

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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.

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…

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 | ( Minnesota Reformer) 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 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). 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.

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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.

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.

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) 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) …

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."

Staff (2023-02-12). Through Cold and Snow, and Unarmed, People Try to Keep Their Mountain Out of War. davidswanson.org

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 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 leaders …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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"

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 …

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 …

_____ (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.

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 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 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 ) 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.

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

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.

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 Veteran War Correspondent | Nebojsa Malic Serbian-American Journalist, Blogger and Translator | KJ Noh 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…

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 …

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) 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 …

Kenny Stancil (2023-02-11). Over 30 Million in US Face 'Hunger Cliff' as Food Benefit Cuts Loom. truthout.org Hunger is expected to soar across the United States next month when more than 30 million people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) see their food benefits slashed significantly. "This hunger cliff is coming to the vast majority of states, and people will on average lose about $82 of SNAP benefits a month," Ellen Vollinger, director for SNAP at the Food Research & |

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

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 . . . |

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…

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 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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2023-02-10: News Headlines

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…

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.

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).

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.

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…




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.

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…

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.

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…




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.

Ann Brown (2023-02-10). Will 'Cop City' Shortcut the Political Future of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens? Opposition Gains Steam. moguldom.com The debate over the necessity of Atlanta's controversial "Cop City" is heating up, and protests are growing by the day. Although Mayor Andre Dickens adopted the $90 million project when he took office, his time as mayor is being defined by the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been dubbed "Cop City." By the …

Vijay Prashad (2023-02-10). The United States wants to make Taiwan the Ukraine of the East: The Sixth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org On 2 February 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines met with U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at Malacañang Palace in Manila, where they agreed to expand the U.S. military presence in the country.

Editor (2023-02-10). Why I wrote a book about my pet parrot. mronline.org Michael & Debby Smith write about 30 years of living with a parrot whose intelligence and emotional awareness challenges our human-centric world view.

Editor (2023-02-10). 'We've never been closer to nuclear catastrophe': Activist Helen Caldicott. mronline.org Australian anti-war and environmental activist Dr. Helen Caldicott warns that policymakers who understate the danger of nuclear weapons don't have the public's best interest at heart.




Dave DeCamp (2023-02-10). Ukraine Prepared to Strike Crimea With British Missiles. news.antiwar.com Ukraine is in discussions with the UK about receiving longer-range missiles and is prepared to use them against Crimea, which would mark another major escalation of Western involvement in the war, The Times of London reported Thursday. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised more aid for Kyiv when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited London on …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-10). Ukraine Relies on Intelligence from US for HIMARS Rocket Strikes. news.antiwar.com The Washington Post reported Thursday that Ukraine is reliant on coordinates provided or confirmed by the US and its allies to launch strikes using the US-provided HIMARS rocket systems, a revelation that demonstrates Washington's deep involvement in the war. The HIMARS is a precision-guided artillery system, one that Ukraine has employed quite a bit in …

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-10). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com Ukraine's president wraps a tour of Europe as the conflict in his country inches closer to the one-year mark. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed leaders at a European Council summit in Brussels Thursday. In his speech, he emphasized Ukraine's desire to join the EU. Zelenskyy …

Bill Blum (2023-02-10). Unequal Justice: The U.S. Supreme Court is Reactionary, But Is it Also Corrupt? progressive.org Besides their ultra-right rulings, the Supreme Court Justices have a well-documented history of misconduct.

Brave, Free Santa Cruz (2023-02-10). Tuesday 2/14: Vandana Shiva & Russell Brand – Video. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…




Brenda Norrell (2023-02-10). Federal Judge Approves Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site and Thacker Pass. indybay.org

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-10). Why Was Tyre Nichols Really Pulled Over? New Report Casts Doubt On Reckless Driving Reason. newsone.com A new report suggests reckless driving may not be the true motivation for Memphis police officers to initiate a traffic stop on Tyre Nichols.

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-02-10). Trying to Reach Postmodern America…Are You There? indybay.org Not rotting in the quagmire of samsara!

Davonta Herring (2023-02-10). How LeBron James Helped His Friends Become Millionaire Businessmen. newsone.com Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty | This week (February 7),

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). ChatGPT realizes transition from providing data to solutions: experts. ecns.cn ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022, has broken the stylized communication of traditional AI systems and realized the transition from providing data to solutions, said Chinese experts.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 94. ecns.cn The number of registered survivors of the Nanjing Massacre declined to 44 on Thursday with the death of a survivor, according to the Memorial Hall for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). China's CPI up 2.1 pct in January. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 2.1 percent year on year in January, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.




ecns.cn (2023-02-10). China's PPI down 0.8 pct in January. ecns.cn China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 0.8 percent year on year in January, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). China-Cambodia economic, trade cooperation bears fruits: commerce ministry. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation between China and Cambodia has yielded fruitful results in recent years, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). China's PPI down 0.8 pct in January. ecns.cn China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 0.8 percent year on year in January, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). China-Cambodia economic, trade cooperation bears fruits: commerce ministry. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation between China and Cambodia has yielded fruitful results in recent years, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). South Korea to resume issuing short-term visas to Chinese travelers on Saturday. ecns.cn South Korea will resume issuing short-term visas to Chinese travelers starting from Saturday, according to the country's disaster and safety management department on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). U.S. gov't denies reports of confiscated drone in Namibian territorial waters. ecns.cn The U.S. government through its embassy in Namibia has distanced itself from reports of a confiscated sail drone found in Namibian territorial waters near the coastal town of Luderitz in southwestern Namibia.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). U.S. urged to explain Nord Stream blasts after Pulitzer winner's probe. ecns.cn Six months after the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipelines which shocked the world, an article by veteran U.S. investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has accused the U.S. of being the culprit of the blasts.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). World's oldest vertebrate brain found in 319-million-year-old fossil. ecns.cn The CT-scanned skull of the 319-million-year-old fossilized fish, pulled from a coal mine in England more than a century ago, has revealed the oldest example of a well-preserved vertebrate brain.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). Mother and daughter rescued from debris after 92 hours in Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A Turkish mother waves hand to the rescuers after she and her daughter are taken out from debris of a collapsed building 92 hours after powerful earthquakes hit Kahramanmaras, Tàºrkiye, Feb. 10, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). China's Shenzhou-15 taikonauts complete 7-hour spacewalk. ecns.cn China's Shenzhou-15 taikonauts Fei Junlong and Zhang Lu complete their 7-hour spacewalk, Feb. 10, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-10). 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".

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-10). 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…

Juan Cole (2023-02-10). As Death Toll Soars, can President Erdogan Survive Turkey's Earthquake Politically? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Monday's massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake in south-central Turkey, in which at least 20,000 have died — and probably tens of thousands more — has shocked that country and the world. It inescapably has political implications, with Turkish parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for mid-May. President Tayyip Recep Erdogan is facing …

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-10). Waiting for Biden's definition of victory in Ukraine. peoplesdispatch.org There was an air of magical realism in the At the end of the day in Kiev on Friday, during a joint press conference in Kiev with President Volodymyr Zelensky, all that the EU's super bureaucrats would promise was that "Ukraine's future is in the EU." | However, as the BBC reported, "Typically, it takes years for countries to joi…

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center (2023-02-10). 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…

Michael Jansen (2023-02-10). Syria bears Brunt of economic Devastation caused by Quake. juancole.com ( Irish Times ) The death and devastation wreaked by Monday's massive earthquake is greatest in Turkey, but that country is in a far better position to deal with the aftermath than Syria, due to warfare and sanctions. The civil conflict and proxy interventions have left Syria divided, with 70 per cent of territory …

Muhammed Shabeer (2023-02-10). 'Emmanuel Macron wants to shift the burden of the crisis on the working class'. peoplesdispatch.org A conversation with Vladimir Nieddu of the People's Health Movement (PHM) France and the International Commission of La Fédération SUD Santé Sociaux on mobilization against pension reforms in France's health sector…

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-10). Police Terror — Racist Arrow Tip Launched Against All Workers. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). 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…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-10). Daily Round-up | Barcelona cuts ties with Israel, cancels twinning with Tel Aviv & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of Barcelona cutting ties with Israel, increasing cooperation between Venezuela and Iran, rights group CODESA 's criticism of the European Commission and progressive forces in Ecuador rejecting the President's offer…

Revolution Books (2023-02-10). Saturday 2/11: Giant Used Book Sale Part 2, Support Revcoms $100K Fund Drive. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

Staff (2023-02-10). New Round of National Strike Begins in Perú (+Militarization). orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 9, the General Confederation of Workers of Perú (CGTP) began a massive new national workers' strike, that continues to gain the support of more and more organizations throughout the country. The call of the largest Peruvian union network aims for the resignation of de facto ruler Dina Boluarte, the establishment of a transitional government, general elections, a constituent referendum, and the cessation of the murders of the citizens in protest. | More organizations joining the strike | On Wednesday, the Unitary Union of Education Workers of Perú (SUTEP) joined. "Teachers and educational a…

Staff (2023-02-10). White House Takes Possession of Venezuela's Embassy in Washington DC. orinocotribune.com 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

Staff (2023-02-10). Palestinian prisoner Ahmad Abu Ali dies in occupation prisons amid ongoing policy of medical neglect. samidoun.net On Friday, 10 February, Palestinian prisoner Ahmed Badr Abu Ali, 48, from Yatta, al-Khalil, lost his life inside the occupation's Naqab desert prison, once again linked directly to the policy of medical neglect, delay and mistreatment to which the Palestinian prisoners are subjected to on an ongoing and systematic basis. Abu Ali was transferred to …

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-10). Se suman más organizaciones y regiones a Paro Nacional en Perú. telesurtv.net La convocatoria mantiene las líneas principales de las movilizaciones de las últimas semanas a lo cual se suma el rechazo a la represión estatal que ha dejado más de 80 muertos.

teleSUR, hvh, DRL (2023-02-10). Suben a casi 20.000 los muertos por sismos en Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, se contabilizaron 16.170 fallecidos y 64.194 heridos.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2023-02-10). Diputados argentinos se reúnen para tratar juicio contra magistrados. telesurtv.net En el encuentro se presentó la resolución a votar, la cual integra los 14 expedientes que solicitan el juicio político.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-10). Dominicana y Venezuela disputarán final de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En el segundo juego de la jornada Venezuela doblegó a Colombia siete anotaciones por cinco.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-10). Honduras envía a Tàºrkiye comisión de expertos tras terremotos. telesurtv.net La iniciativa fue coordinada con las Fuerzas Armadas de Honduras y la Comisión Permanente de Contingencias (Copeco).

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-10). Incendios forestales en Chile han consumido 343.000 hectáreas. telesurtv.net Según el balance expuesto por Monsalve, se encuentran activos 323 incendios en todo el país y 90 de ellos se están combatiendo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-10). Gremios franceses dan apoyo al rechazo a reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net La movilización en la explanada parisina del Trocadéro hace visible unidad de trabajadores para rechazar la medida gubernamental.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-10). Parlamento sirio exige fin de bloqueo occidental tras terremoto. telesurtv.net Exhorta a Naciones Unidas y a organizaciones de derechos humanos a ejercer presión contra los Gobiernos que imponen medidas restrictivas unilaterales contra Damasco.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-10). Brigadistas mexicanos rescatan a una mujer turca atrapada tras sismo. telesurtv.net El canciller mexicano, Marcelo Ebrard reconoció la labor que están desempeñando los rescatistas mexicanos que llegaron a Türkiye el miércoles.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-10). Fuerzas de Israel asesinan a joven palestino en Hebrón, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes han asesinado a 43 palestinos desde principios de año.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-10). Mueren cuatro personas tras sismo de magnitud 5,4 en Indonesia. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico, que se produjo a las 13H28 (hora local), tuvo el epicentro al sur de la capital, Jayapura.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-10). Rafael Correa: victoria electoral es un punto de partida. telesurtv.net El líder de la Revolución Ciudadana reiteró que el presidente Lasso es parte del problema de la situación que vive el país, no de la solución.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-10). Deportan a 222 personas por incitar a la violencia en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net Las personas deportadas fueron declaradas traidores a la patria y sancionadas por diferentes delitos graves.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-10). Presidente de Nicaragua: la dignidad de la patria no se negocia. telesurtv.net El mandatario Ortega afirmó que no se trataba de negociar nada, sino que "este es un problema de principios para nosotros".

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-10). Continúan las movilizaciones contra Dina Boluarte en Perú. telesurtv.net En esta jornada también se conmemoró un mes de la masacre ocurrida en la ciudad de Juliaca, región de Puno.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-10). Avanzan las labores de búsqueda y rescate en Tàºrkiye y Siria tras terremotos. telesurtv.net El vicepresidente de Türkiye, Fuat Oktay, informó que ascendió a 17.674 la cifra de decesos y a 72.879 la de heridos por los terremotos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-10). Declaran estado de desastre por crisis energética en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Desde hace meses, la nación sufre cortes de electricidad constantes que están deteriorando su economía.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-10). OMM: hielo marino de los polos registra extensión más baja en enero. telesurtv.net La disminución de la extensión del hielo marino de los polos en enero, fue la menor que se haya observado con anterioridad.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-10). OMS notifica tendencia sostenida en disminución en casos de mpox. telesurtv.net Según el ente, se han documentado más de 85.000 casos, con 92 muertes hasta la fecha.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-10). 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 (2023-02-10). Ordenan la evacuación en región chilena de àëuble por incendios. telesurtv.net El Ejército chileno decretó el toque de queda en 28 comunas situadas en las regiones más afectadas por los incendios forestales que sacuden el país.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-10). Corte hondureña condena a asesinos del defensor ambiental. telesurtv.net El líder indígena y ambientalista, Félix Vásquez, fue asesinado el 26 de diciembre de 2020 por hombres armados que ingresaron a su vivienda.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-10). Represión policial deja más de 20 heridos en Juliaca, Perú. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, las fuerzas del orden reprimieron a los manifestantes con bombas lacrimógenas y perdigones.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-10). Exigen libertad para líderes ambientalistas de El Salvador. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de Derechos Humanos afirman que entre los objetivos reales de las detenciones está "debilitar la resistencia comunitaria".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-10). Vicepresidenta colombiana inicia visita oficial a Cuba. telesurtv.net La vicepresidencia afirmó que la visita "coincide con la nueva era de las relaciones políticas entre Colombia y Cuba".

Tomdispatch (2023-02-10). Football's One to the Heart: How Safe is the Superbowl for Players? juancole.com By Robert Lipsyte | ( Tomdispatch.com ) The echoes still linger from that national sigh of relief last month when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, slammed into cardiac arrest during a game on January 2nd, was declared out of danger. It was a justified sigh. A vibrant young life had been spared. But …

WSWS (2023-02-10). Gregor Link: "We fight for a united international movement of the working class against the war and against capitalism" wsws.org The following speech was delivered by Gregor Link on February 4 on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin at the election rally of the Sozialistiche Gleichheitspartei (SGP, the German section of the Fourth International) in opposition to the war in Ukraine. Link is a spokesman for its youth organization, the IYSSE.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Former NATO general to be next Czech president. wsws.org At the end of January, former NATO general Petr Pavel won a run-off election for the office of Czech President. Pavel is considered to be a zealous advocate of war against Russia.

WSWS (2023-02-10). What is Maximus, the call center contractor which laid off hundreds in the US South? wsws.org Maximus is not just a particularly greedy employer, but a multi-billion dollar multinational corporation with deep ties to the US government.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Lady Chatterley's Lover: A new film version of D.H. Lawrence's novel. wsws.org The work recounts an affair between an upper class woman, Lady Constance Chatterley, whose baronet husband has been paralyzed in World War I, and a "free spirited" gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Reporter arrested as public officials attempt to placate victims of rail disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org The arrest of a news reporter at a public press event in Ohio took place amid a campaign by company and government officials to cover up the extent of health and environmental issues in the massive chemical leak caused by the derailment.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Body camera footage from police killing of environmental activist shows Atlanta police speculating trooper was shot by fellow cop. wsws.org Three weeks after Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was shot and killed by Georgia police while protesting the construction of Cop City, two hours of body camera footage released on Wednesday night confirm police fired dozens of shots.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Temple University rescinds health care and tuition remission for 7 striking grad students. wsws.org University officials are provocatively demanding that striking grad students pay tuition and their health care costs.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Australian transport union anti-democratically "postpones" Gold-Tweed Coast bus strike. wsws.org The Transport Workers Union's rotten deal with Kinetic to delay Monday's stoppage displays the anxiety of the union bureaucrats to scuttle this major dispute as soon as possible.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Seymour Hersh's exposure of the Nord Stream bombing: A lesson and a warning. wsws.org The revelation by veteran journalist Seymour Hersh that the White House began planning an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines before the outbreak of the Ukraine war has blown apart the US media's entire narrative of the war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Video of SGP anti-war rally published with English subtitles. wsws.org On February 4, as part of its campaign for the Berlin elections, the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Socialist Equality Party – SGP) held a central rally against the Ukrainian war and the return of German militarism at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, attended by over 300 people.

WSWS (2023-02-10). "We never got a ballot": Kentucky Ford workers denounce illegitimate UAW election. wsws.org Ford workers in Kentucky expressed strong support for Will Lehman's protest over voter suppression by the UAW bureaucracy.

WSWS (2023-02-10). In budget talks with Biden: Republicans target food stamps, student loans for cuts. wsws.org The barbaric proposals come in response to Biden's invitation to the Republicans to submit their own plans for spending cuts.

WSWS (2023-02-10). As economic distress grows in Russia, government makes officials' wealth and income classified information. wsws.org Shuttered auto plants, massive hikes in utility costs and young couples too in debt to have children—this is the reality for Russia's workers.

WSWS (2023-02-10). After fourth round of voting, Steelworkers union forces sellout of locked-out WestRock paper mill workers in Alabama. wsws.org Less than one week after WestRock escalated its efforts to break the locked out Mahrt Mill workers' resistance, the three United Steelworkers (USW) locals at the Cottonton, Alabama mill announced the passage of a contract to end the lockout following a fourth round of contract voting.

WSWS (2023-02-10). As Syria digs earthquake victims from the rubble, US occupation denies access to direly needed energy supplies. wsws.org The US military occupation, along with a crippling sanctions regime that blocks the flow of relief supplies, amounts to a crime against humanity.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Stepping up US war preparations against China, Victoria Nuland visits South Asia. wsws.org Nulan, who served under former US presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, played a key role in the 2014 fascist-led coup that overthrew the pro-Russian Ukraine government of President Viktor Yanukovich.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Two US executions this week: Missouri inmate maintained his innocence, Texas inmate claimed racial prejudice and juror misconduct. wsws.org The US Supreme Court cleared the way for the executions of Leonard Taylor, 58, in Missouri on February 7, and John Balentine, 54, in Texas on February 8. Terence Andrus, 34, hanged himself six months after the high court denied review of his case.

WSWS (2023-02-10). Roger Waters delivers impassioned speech at the UN demanding an end to the war in Ukraine. wsws.org International rock music artist Roger Waters delivered an eloquent briefing at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, saying he represented the voiceless majority around the world who are opposed to endless wars of "unipolar world domination" and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war.

Agency (2023-02-10). Jen Angel Passes On as Bay Area Community Rallies in Support. itsgoingdown.org Anarchist Agency reports on the passing of long-time anarchist Jen Angel, as community members, family, and friends rally in support. It's with a heavy heart that we announce that Oakland baker, small business owner, social justice activist, and community member Jen Angel has been medically declared to have lost all brain function and will not…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-02-10). Report Back on Vigil for Tortuguita in Binghamton, New York. itsgoingdown.org Report back on solidarity vigil with Tortuguita and Stop Cop City in Binghamton, New York. On a cold Saturday afternoon in unceded Onondaga Territory, 20 friends gathered to share in the memory and honor of Tortuguita, their life, family, friends, and their contributions to our world. We created, spoke to each other, and learned from…

Certain Days (2023-02-10). Call for Art & Essay Submissions for 2024 Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoner Calendar. itsgoingdown.org Announcing the Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar for 2024 and calling for submission of art and essays. The Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar collective is releasing its 23rd calendar in 2024. With twelve pieces of beautiful art and twelve essays, these radical calendars have a history of hanging in thousands of…

_____ (2023-02-10). Egypt: In Search of a New Multipolar World. journal-neo.org The idea of a multipolar world, promoted and actively supported by the President of Russia, is increasingly making its way, and many countries around the world are striving for this future. The countries of the Arab world, which want to diversify their foreign policy ties and find new partners and allies, are not lagging behind …

_____ (2023-02-10). Pakistan: Terrorist attack in Peshawar. journal-neo.org The words "act of terrorism", alas, invariably appear in nearly every publication of the New Eastern Outlook on developments in the extremely important (we emphasize, nuclear) country that is modern Pakistan. These acts are a regular occurrence on its territory, and the motive behind each can be traced back to some internal or external aspect …

_____ (2023-02-10). Good Riddance: Many Calls for Joe Biden's Impeachment. journal-neo.org US politics is something I have tried to keep a safe distance from, with all its "ins and outs" considering how deep the political swamp is in the US, and its undulating waves. I consider the political elite as being cut from the same material, whether Democrats or Republicans or most of those on …

Staff (2023-02-09). Presidential Command Post in Las Tejerías Reinforces Security (+El Conejo). orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 8, the Venezuelan Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Peace, ordered the reinforcement of security at the presidential command post that was built in Las Tejerías, Aragua, after the landslide that affected the region in October 2022. | This action is in response to an armed attack carried out last Sunday, February 5, against the headquarters of the Scientific, Penal, and Criminal Investigations Corps (CICPC) and Bolivarian National Police (PNB) located in the area, according to local media outlets. | Meanwhile, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) remains deployed in the surround…

Staff (2023-02-09). Venezuela Sends Rescuers & Humanitarian Aid to Tàºrkiye and Syria After Earthquake. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 7, Venezuelan minister of the interior, justice and peace, Remigio Ceballos, and minister of foreign affairs, Yván Gil, dispatched a mixed commission of 52 rescue professionals as part of the Simón Bolívar Humanitarian Task Force, in order to support search efforts in affected cities in Tàºrkiye and Syria after the earthquake of this Monday. | In the early hours of this Monday, February 6, a earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the southeast of Tàºrkiye and Syria, affecting more than 6,000 buildings, accounting for 16,381 deaths that have been reported in to…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-09). Biden bullies China. But it won't work. peoplesdispatch.org The balloon affair can be regarded as a defining moment. It exposes that while China was approaching Blinken's visit in good faith with the purpose of finding constructive ways forward, Washington didn't view things the same way…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). Daily Round-up | Hundreds of thousands protest pension reforms in France & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of another massive protest in France against pension reforms, illegal miners fleeing Indigenous lands in Brazil, the UN seeking to revive peace talks in Libya, and the Republicans moving against student debt waiver in the US…

A Guest Author (2023-02-09). Letter to the editor: Tortuguita and Tyre. workers.org Manuel Esteban Paez Terán aka Tortuguita Letter to the editor from Julia Wright They both loved Nature. The one loved sunsets and photographed them — but he did not walk happily into any sunset. The other defended trees with all their radical love; they knew he must save the roots . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-02-09). Sam Marcy clarified Marx for us. workers.org The following message was from a study group of prisoners on Texas Death Row at the Ellis I Unit, Huntsville, Texas, on the occasion of the 85th birthday celebration of the late chairperson of Workers World Party, Sam Marcy, Oct. 5, 1996. Both Emerson Rudd and Ponchai Wilkerson were legally . . . |

Almontasser Bella Kassier (2023-02-09). 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.

Arjae Red (2023-02-09). What Marcyism means to me. 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 was someone who I never got a chance to meet, but if I had the chance to, I would have . . . |

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in cost-saving plan. ecns.cn U.S. entertainment giant the Walt Disney Company has announced 7,000 job layoffs from its global workforce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese team rescues pregnant woman from Tàºrkiye earthquake ruins. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). HK chief executive urges local enterprises to expand business along BRI. ecns.cn Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is encouraging local companies to expand business opportunities in countries along China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). ChatGPT to challenge search engines: expert. ecns.cn With the advent of ChatGPT, typical search engines will face huge challenges, said Chen Yunwen, CEO of Daguan Grand, an AI enterprise based in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China's Greater Bay Area to pilot new travel endorsement policy for talents. ecns.cn Starting from Feb. 20, mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will pilot a new policy of issuing endorsements for talents working in the mainland to travel to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Macao SAR.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese premier sends congratulations on 'Icebreakers' 2023 Chinese New Year celebration. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Britain's 48 Group Club.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Bilateral trade gets hotter despite chilly relations. ecns.cn While relations between the United States and China have yet to thaw after years of growing tension, bilateral trade ties are expanding, with the value of merchandise imports and exports hitting a new high last year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China's Red Cross sends rescuers, supplies to Syria earthquake zone. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) on Thursday morning dispatched a team of rescue workers with its first batch of medical supplies to Syria to assist the earthquake-hit country in rescue operations.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Scientists reveal molecular mechanism underlying mortality of overwintering bees. ecns.cn Scientists from China and the U.S. have discovered the molecular mechanism behind the winter mortality of honey bees, offering a new possibility for improving bee health.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Paris 2024 pictograms unveiled to symbolize badge of honors. ecns.cn Paris 2024 on Wednesday unveiled the newly-designed pictograms as part of the "Look of the Games", which was the visual identity that will guide spectators, athletes, volunteers and everyone else involved in the Games throughout the event.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Fitch raises China's 2023 growth forecast to 5%. ecns.cn Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday it has revised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5 percent, up from 4.1 percent previously.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China central SOE net profits up 35.71 pct in three years. ecns.cn Net profits at China's centrally administrated state-owned enterprises (SOEs) rose 35.71 percent to 1.9 trillion yuan (about 279.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022 from that achieved in 2020, official data showed.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese team helps rescue survivor in quake-hit Hatay, Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A pregnant woman buried under the rubble of a collapsed building has been saved on Thursday, three days after the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks struck southern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). No new Omicron variants detected in Beijing by 2022 end: study. ecns.cn No novel COVID-19 variants were found in Beijing weeks after China optimized its epidemic response in November, according to a recent study.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). 5.4-magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia. ecns.cn A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on Thursday, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). New plant species found in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Begonia in southwest China's Yunnan Province, according to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Jeju eagerly awaits Chinese tourists: governor. ecns.cn The people of South Korea's Jeju Self-Governing Province are eagerly expecting Chinese tourists and will do their best to welcome them at any time, said Wu Lianxun, governor of Jeju Special Autonomous Province during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese researchers reveal how silkworms form green cocoons. ecns.cn A Chinese research team from Southwest University has revealed the genetic mechanism behind the green color of some silkworm cocoons, marking a new discovery in the field of biological coloration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Quake death toll surpasses 15,000 in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in Tàºrkiye and Syria has risen to 15,383, according to data released by authorities and rescuers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Analysis of COVID-19 samples in Beijing reflects no novel variants emerged during China's recent outbreak: research. ecns.cn The sequencing of new COVID-19 samples in Beijing taken in November and December in 2022 reflected that no novel variants have emerged during China's recent COVID-19 outbreak, according to research published on The Lancet by a leading Chinese research team.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan. ecns.cn Mount Sakurajima, a volcano in southwestern Japan's Kagoshima prefecture, erupted for the first time in nearly five years on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). More Chinese rescue teams set off for quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn The team headed for Tàºrkiye via Hong Kong on Wednesday to participate in earthquake relief efforts. The number of fatalities from Monday's devastating earthquakes that struck Tàºrkiye and Syria has surpassed 15,000.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Pregnant woman rescued in quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Chinese rescue team arrived in Tàºrkiye on Wednesday to join the rescue efforts. The number of fatalities from Monday's devastating earthquakes that struck Tàºrkiye and Syria has surpassed 15,000.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China responds to Biden's China remarks in his State of Union speech. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Foreign expert: The next dacade will be very good for Chinese tourism. ecns.cn Chris Ryan, professor at the University of Waikato, is highly optimistic about China's tourism industry exceeding pre-pandemic levels, adding the next decade will be very good for Chinese tourism as economic growth resumes.

Erdag Goknar (2023-02-09). Plagues and Painting with Words: Glimpses of Orhan Pamuk's Writing Process. juancole.com By Erdaƒü Gà∂knar | ( LA Review of Books) DURING THE LONG summer days in Istanbul, Orhan Pamuk devotes himself to intensive writing on Büyükada, an island in the Sea of Marmara, and in the evenings, he meets with visitors. Last August, Pamuk and I had dinner there and discussed everything from politics …

G. Dunkel (2023-02-09). Burkina Faso asks French army to leave. workers.org Malians protest French troops. "France degage," loosely translated, means "France, get the hell out!" The government of Burkina Faso on Jan. 23 officially asked the French army to remove its special forces detachment and its military trainers from the country by the end of February. France has about 400 soldiers . . . |

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-09). 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…

Juan Cole (2023-02-09). IEA: Renewables plus Nuclear are able to meet 90% of Globe's New Electricity demand Through 2025. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The International Energy Agency, in a new report that is just out, estimates that 90% of new global electricity demand through 2025 will be met by low-carbon sources — renewables and nuclear. It is mostly renewables, but the report mentions the French bringing their reactors back on line and a …

Kamran Siddiqi (2023-02-09). Chicago rideshare workers demand a living wage and accountable politicians. liberationnews.org The drivers are a part of the Chicago Gig Alliance, a member-driven organization which includes gig workers for companies such as Uber, Lyft, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Uber Eats, Door Dash, Wag and TaskRabbit.

Lyn Neeley (2023-02-09). Six Portland grocery stores form union. workers.org Six Portland, Oregon, New Seasons grocery stores voted to form a new union seven months ago called the New Seasons Labor Union. The union's first action, Feb. 3, 4 and 5, was to rally and picket in front of the six stores to raise community awareness about management's new policy . . . |

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-09). POLICE TERROR–RACIST ARROW TIP LAUNCHED AGAINST ALL WORKERS. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

Speak Out Socialists (2023-02-09). 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…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Corte guatemalteca admite demanda sobre inscripción de partido. telesurtv.net Al igual que el MLP, el candidato a la presidencia por el partido Todos, Ricardo Sagastume, dijo que interpusieron un amparo ante la CSJ contra la inscripción de la Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Unesco denuncia deficiencias de la alimentación escolar mundial. telesurtv.net El informe muestra, dice la Unesco, "que los niños y adolescentes sanos, bien alimentados y felices aprenden mejor y tienen más probabilidades de llevar una vida sana y plena".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Cifra de muertos a causa del terremoto sobrepasa los 11.000 en Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El ministro de Educación de Siria, Darem Tabaa, confirmó que el número de escuelas dañadas como consecuencia del sismo asciende a 248.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Siria y Tàºrkiye reciben ayuda mundial tras terremotos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno legítimo de Siria, encabezado por Bashar Al-Assad, reclama el fin de la politización de la ayuda y el levantamiento de las medidas de coerción occidentales contra su país.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Denuncian que sanciones de EE.UU. impiden ayuda a Siria tras sismo. telesurtv.net Canciller sirio declaró a medios internacionales que esas medidas restrictivas unilaterales "exacerbaron la tragedia y la catástrofe" de las familias sirias.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de líder social en Caldas, Colombia. telesurtv.net Rubiel Antonio Zapata es el decimocuarto líder social asesinado desde inicios de este año. Ya suman 1.423 desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz en 2016.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Parlamento surcoreano aprueba impugnar al ministro del Interior. telesurtv.net El Parlamento aprobó la moción de impugnación con 179 votos a favor, 109 en contra y cinco boletas nulas.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Médicos dominicanos exigen cambios en seguridad social. telesurtv.net La organización lamentó "que hayamos tenido que recurrir a estos métodos ante la tozudez de instancias".

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-09). México, Colombia, Venezuela y Dominicana avanzan en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En un choque entre eliminados, Panamá vapuleó a Cuba derrotándole diez anotaciones por cuatro.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-09). Más de 100 aviones desplegados para combatir incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se han contabilizado 2.180 heridos y más de 5. 0 personas damnificadas.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-09). Reportan 30 muertes por accidente de tránsito en Kohistan, Pakistán. telesurtv.net Las autoridades aclararon que el autobús impactó con el vehículo, pues este se trasladaba por el carril contrario al que debía.

teleSUR, jaa (2023-02-09). Volcán Sakurajima entra en erupción en Kagoshima, Japón. telesurtv.net Enclavado en la prefectura de Kagoshima, el Sakurajima lanzó piedras a más de dos kilómetros de distancia, así como humo, lava y gases.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-09). Canciller venezolano revisa temas bilaterales con embajador de México. telesurtv.net En el encuentro también participó el embajador de Caracas en México, Francisco Arias Cárdenas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-09). Investigarán en Perú a mandos policiales por detenciones arbitrarias. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público también investigará la muerte del manifestante Víctor Santiesteban, golpeado en la cabeza por una granada lacrimógena el 28 de enero pasado.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-09). Sindicatos convocan nueva jornada de movilización en Francia. telesurtv.net Ante el examen del proyecto de ley en la Asamblea Nacional, la CFDT puntualizó que el Gobierno debe retirar su proyecto de ley sin esperar a que finalice el trámite parlamentario.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-09). China insta a EE.UU. levantar sanciones a Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net "Los devastadores terremotos, además de años de guerra y agitación, han dejado a Siria en una terrible crisis humanitaria", puntualizó Mao Ning.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-09). Rescatan a niños de los escombros tras terremoto en Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net Medios locales también constataron que el pequeño Arif Kaan, de solo tres años de edad fue trasladado al hospital junto a su padre en Türkiye.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-09). Rafael Correa rechaza llamado de Lasso a acuerdo nacional en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El exmandatario Correa le reiteró a Lasso que era parte del problema y no de la solución a la situación que vive el país.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-09). Asciende a más de 12.000 la cifra de muertos en Tàºrkiye y Siria por terremotos. telesurtv.net El presidente de Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, informó que ascendió a 9.057 la cifra de decesos y a 52.979 la de heridos.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-02-09). OMS alerta de brote de meningitis en Níger. telesurtv.net La OMS evalúa el riesgo que representa el actual brote de meningitis en Níger como alto a nivel nacional, moderado a nivel regional y bajo a nivel mundial.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-09). ONU solicita ayuda para evitar la hambruna en Somalia. telesurtv.net Con estos fondos, se espera ofrecer asistencia humanitaria a unos 7,6 millones de personas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-09). Unesco advierte sobre daños al patrimonio en Siria y Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net El ente internacional manifestó que dos sitios sufrieron daños y varios otros también podrían haber sido afectados.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-09). Denuncian más de 4. 0 detenciones arbitrarias en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Desde el inició del estado de excepción en el Salvador, organizaciones defensoras de Derechos Humanos han denunciado detenciones arbitrarias por las fuerzas policiales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-09). Anuncian toque de queda por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net La medida regirá a partir de este jueves en las regiones de Ñuble, Bíobío y la Araucanía que son las más afectadas por los incendios.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-09). Socorristas venezolanos llegan a Siria con ayuda humanitaria. telesurtv.net La delegación venezolana con ayuda humanitaria es la primera que llega directamente a Siria ya que el resto ha sido dirigida principalmente hacia Türkiye.

UAWD (2023-02-09). 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 (2023-02-09). Atlanta PD Releases Bodycam Footage from Deadly Jan. 18 Forest Raid. unicornriot.ninja

UUSF Forum (2023-02-09). 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

WorkWeek (2023-02-09). 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.

WSWS (2023-02-09). LAUSD workers hold strike authorization vote after years-long contract impasse. wsws.org A strike by school support workers could paralyze the country's second-largest school district, the latest show of force by educators in the United States.

WSWS (2023-02-09). US Navy attacked Nord Stream pipeline, says Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. wsws.org According to a report from Hersh published on Wednesday, the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany was carried out by the US Navy, in a mission planned before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-09). 4,000 teachers take part in warning strike in Berlin as mistrust of GEW trade union grows. wsws.org Due to the widespread indignation among teachers about the unsustainable conditions in the schools and the far too large classes, the GEW has already been forced eight times in recent months to hold similar protest actions.

WSWS (2023-02-09). International greetings at SGP anti-war rally in Berlin: "This rally is of enormous importance to workers in all countries." wsws.org Hundreds of workers and youth attended the main rally of the SGP in the party's campaign for the Berlin state elections. The SGP is the only party in Germany calling for an end to the US/NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Allegations of Adani Group corruption shake India's financial markets, Modi government. wsws.org Modi has a decades-long association with the rags-to riches oligarch Gautam Adani, whose wealth has grown exponentially since the BJP came to power in New Delhi in May 2014.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Lawyers for family of environmentalist killed by Atlanta police say the victim was shot at least 12 times. wsws.org Pointing to a police cover-up, family and lawyers for Manuel Esteban Paez Terán are demanding that video and audio footage obtained in the investigation into the January shooting be publicly released.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Massive release of toxins at Ohio train derailment site following "controlled release" wsws.org While officials evacuated people living within a one- and two-mile radius of the wreckage, people on social media are reporting being able to smell the chemicals 10 and 15 miles from the site of the crash.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Biden covers up plans for US shooting war against Russia in State of the Union address. wsws.org The central aim of Biden's State of the Union address was to conceal from the American people plans well under way to send US and NATO troops into direct military conflict with Russian forces, as the US-instigated war in Ukraine enters its second bloody year.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Indiana workers denounce fraudulent UAW run-off election. wsws.org In discussions outside factory gates, workers expressed deep opposition to the brazen violation of their rights and the "choice" in the election between two longtime union bureaucrats.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Australia: Sydney garbage collectors strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org Waste contractor Cleanaway is seeking to cut already low wages and slash overtime rates for inner Sydney rubbish collection workers.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Over ,000 Sri Lankan workers strike and protest against Wickremesinghe government's austerity measures. wsws.org Sri Lankan trade unions are attempting to dissipate rising mass anger against the government and its escalating social attacks through calling separate isolated actions and promoting illusions that the government can pressured to withdraw new income tax increases.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Socialist program needed to halt rate rise and cost-of-living crisis in Australia. wsws.org Tuesday's interest rate hike shows that the March 25 New South Wales state election will be held under conditions of an intensifying social and political crisis.

_____ (2023-02-09). Germany has made the decision to establish its own NATO. journal-neo.org Recent events have increased the European society's disdain for Washington's policies and the desire for independence from the United States due to the White House's paranoid ambition to rule the world, including Europe, and the European Union's deteriorating status as an economic annex of NATO under proxy management by the United States and Britain. In …

_____ (2023-02-09). The Great Game of Divisiveness Draws Nearer to the End. journal-neo.org From the most recent lunacy propagated by western "democracies," my recent suggestion that Washington wants to give half of Ukraine to Poland may have merit. But, news, the Germans have been blackmailed into sending some old Leopard tanks to Ukraine bears watching since this move will undoubtedly sever Russo-German ties for good. And the fact …

Alex Bainbridge (2023-02-09). Why we were right to protest the Iraq war. greenleft.org.au The 20th anniversary of the then largest protest in world history is on February 15. As time passes, memories fade. But the huge 2003 protest against the Iraq war was worth remembering, argues Alex Bainbridge.

Ann Brown (2023-02-09). Who Is Dane Calloway? The Father Of 'Where Are The Slave Ships' Conspiracy. moguldom.com YouTuber Dane Calloway posts videos and has written a book about his doubts regarding the trans-Atlantic slave trade. He has discussed his conspiracy theory to such an extent he is regarded as the father of the "Where are the slave ships?" movement in which people question Africans being transported to the Americas as enslaved people …

Canadian Tire Fire (2023-02-09). Canadian Tire Fire #53: Bail Reform For the Worse, Drug Decriminalization, and Prison Construction Updates. itsgoingdown.org This week we look at a call from politicians to make it harder for prisoners to get bail, updates on prison construction in Ontario, drug decriminalization in BC, and deaths in prisons across so-called Canada. Bail Reform for the Worse Earlier in January, all 13 premiers across so-called Canada signed a letter to the federal…

Coral Wynter (2023-02-09). Banks targeted for supporting Adani. greenleft.org.au A protest was organised by Move Beyond Coal outside Blackrock and Barclays Bank against their continued support for Adani/Bravus Carmichael coal mine in Western Queensland. Coral Wynter reports.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). China Says It Was Smeared in Biden's State of the Union Address. news.antiwar.com The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday spoke out against President Biden's State of the Union Address, where he took aim at Beijing and said the "competition" with China should unite Americans. "China does not shy away or flinch from competition. However, we are opposed to defining the entire China-US relations by competition," Chinese Foreign Ministry …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). Zelensky Tells Macron and Scholz to Supply 'Game-Changing' Weapons. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, where he made a fresh pitch for fighter jets and other advanced weapons. "France and Germany have the potential to be game changers and that's how I see our talks today. The sooner we get heavy …

David Sirota (2023-02-09). Introducing our new podcast: 'Movies vs Capitalism'. mronline.org The Lever's new movie podcast launches.

Editor (2023-02-09). Resistance is continual in Nicaragua. mronline.org Roger McKenzie talks to U.S. writer Dan Kovalik about why the people of Nicaragua need our support in their battle to determine their own future…

Editor (2023-02-09). Fiery Ohio train wreck the result of "PSR" mronline.org Railroad Workers United (RWU) condemns the dangerous and historically unsafe practices by Class 1 rail carriers that resulted in this catastrophe that will impact the community of East Palestine Ohio for many years, if not forever.

Editor (2023-02-09). Lessons from the Teachers' Strikes. mronline.org In 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) went on strike. That marked the beginning of a wave of job actions that would reach West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arizona, Los Angeles, and other cities and states before returning to Chicago in 2019.

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-09). Adani in crisis a national webinar is told. greenleft.org.au At Move Beyond Coal's national webinar, which attracted around 170 participants, the crisis impacting the Adani Group and its implications for the Carmichael coal project in Queensland were discussed.

Lee Camp (2023-02-09). In Revolutionary Times, Are Art and Music Falling Short? With James Kennedy. mintpressnews.com Join "Behind The Headlines" host Lee Camp for a full hour interview with James Kennedy, a renowned Welsh singer, songwriter, and producer known for his political activism through music.

Montreal Counter-Info (2023-02-09). McGill Wintemute Blockade Report & Analysis: A Bloody Nose for the TERFs, but Where to from Here? itsgoingdown.org Report and analysis on recent blockade of far-Right and anti-trans event at McGill university. Originally posted to MTL Counter-Info. The protest and blockade against the UK anti-trans campaigner Robert Wintemute at McGill on Tuesday 10th Jan 2023 is potentially a moment of polarisation for the queer and trans liberation movement in Montreal. It is also…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-09). Israel's War on Gaza: From Inhuman Weapon Experiments to Political Experiments on Palestinians. mintpressnews.com Though Israeli wars on Gaza are much riskier nowadays compared to the past, a cornered and embattled Netanyahu could still resort to such a scenario if he feels that it could salvage his embattled leadership.

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-09). Twitter Executives: We're Sorry For Helping Cover Up Hunter Biden Story. moguldom.com When then-Vice President Joe Biden was put in charge of the Obama administration's Ukraine policy, his son, Hunter Biden, earned up to $1 million a year from 2014 to 2019 serving on the board of Ukrainian oil and natural gas company Burisma. In October 2020, weeks before the presidential election that put Joe Biden in …

Ann Brown (2023-02-09). Seymour Hersh: The US Government Blew Up The Nord Stream Pipeline And Is Not Telling The Truth. moguldom.com When explosions ripped through and shut down the Nord Stream pipeline, Russia's largest gas pipeline to Europe, between Sept. 26 and 29, 2002, the U.S., European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Russia all agreed the damage and gas leaks pointed to sabotage but disagreed with who did the sabotage. Conspiracy theorists—-as well as Russia— …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-09). Companies Drop Jobs Hammer: Disney Plans 7,000 Layoffs, Zoom To Drop 1,300. moguldom.com Media and entertainment giant Disney, whose theme parks are sometimes described as the happiest place on Earth, plans to cut 7,000 jobs and lay off 3.2 percent of its 220,000 employees. It's part of a $5.5 billion cost-saving plan — the latest in a series of media industry layoffs. Video conferencing platform Zoom plans to …

Ann Brown (2023-02-09). Sales Of Beyoncé's Ivy Park Clothing Line With Adidas Fall %, Suffering From Weak Demand. moguldom.com All the hype around Beyoncé's upcoming Renaissance World Tour hasn't boosted sales of her Ivy Park clothing line. In fact, her active/leisure clothing brand is losing money. Beyoncé's clothing line, which is a partnership with Adidas, missed internal sales projections by more than $200 million in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Feb. 8. Meaning the …

Vijay Prashad (2023-02-09). The Requirements of the European Left: A Conversation with Peter Mertens, General Secretary of the Workers Party of Belgium. mronline.org Vijay Prashad in conversation with Peter Mertens, General Secretary of the Workers Party of Belgium.

Ben Norton (2023-02-09). Illegal US sanctions blocking aid to Syria, after earthquake killed thousands. geopoliticaleconomy.com Illegal US and EU sanctions have blocked some humanitarian aid from going to Syria after a devastating earthquake killed thousands of people. UN experts have demanded an end to the "suffocating" sanctions, saying they "may amount to crimes against humanity".

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). US Hits Iran With Fresh Sanctions That Target Petrochemicals. news.antiwar.com The US on Thursday hit Iran with fresh sanctions that targeted companies accused of facilitating the sale of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals to Asia. The US Treasury Department said that the sanctions targeted "six Iran-based petrochemical manufacturers or their subsidiaries, and three firms in Malaysia and Singapore involved in facilitating the sale and shipment of …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). SpaceX Limits Ukraine's Use of Starlink, Says It Shouldn't Be 'Weaponized'. news.antiwar.com The president of SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, said Wednesday that the company has limited Ukraine's use of Starlink terminals and that it wasn't the company's intention for the satellite internet service to be weaponized. Shotwell referred to media reports that said Ukraine was using Starlink to spot targets with drones. "There are things that we can …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). Sen. Mike Lee 'Can't Rule Out' That the US Blew Up Nord Stream. news.antiwar.com Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) on Wednesday wrote on Twitter that he "can't immediately rule out" the idea that the US blew up the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that connect Russia and Germany. Lee's comments came after veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published an explosive report that detailed how the US sabotaged the pipelines with …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). Rep. Matt Gaetz Leads Resolution Calling to End Support for Ukraine, Pushes for Peace. news.antiwar.com Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a resolution on Thursday that calls for an immediate end to US military and financial support for Ukraine and urges the warring sides to negotiate a ceasefire. The Ukraine Fatigue Resolution was led by Gaetz and received 10 other co-sponsors. If passed, it would express that it is the sense …

_____ (2023-02-09). Biden's Populist Speech Can't Cover Up Capitalist Crisis. popularresistance.org President Biden gave his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, marking the halfway point of his first presidential term. The speech was characterized by enthusiasm for the economy, populist rhetoric, and bipartisanship. But Biden's sunny characterization of his administration's achievements and plans painted a picture of the United States that doesn't reflect the reality of hundreds of millions of working and poor people. It didn't reflect the deep structural crisis his administration is trying desperately to stabilize — a crisis whose symptoms include a shaky economy, increased geopolitical tension…

_____ (2023-02-09). 'Cop City' Opposition Spreads Beyond Georgia Forest Defenders. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia – The headlines surrounding the "Cop City" project in Atlanta have focused on the death of Manuel Paez Terán, a 26-year-old killed when police fired at least 12 shots during a raid on the forest where the eco-activist, who went by Tortuguita, and others had been camped out, seeking to stop the building of a police and fire department training center. | But in fact the movement opposed to the center — planned for the South River forest in an area south-east of the Georgia city — has drawn attention and concern from a broad range of local and national US voices who worry about the socia…

_____ (2023-02-09). Ecuador: The Crumbling Of Another Neo-liberal Restoration Project. popularresistance.org Last Sunday, regional elections were held in Ecuador. Thirteen million people were called to elect 5,700 (governors, mayors, counselors, and parish board members) and the seven Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (Citizen Council or CPCCS)'s counselors and their substitutes. In addition, the executive led by Guillermo Lasso submitted eight Constitutional Referendum questions, which were grouped into three topics: security, environment, and the country's political work. | The process took place amid an economic crisis, the highest insecurity levels in the last 30 years, and a president's approval r…

_____ (2023-02-09). How A Pipeline Company Paid Minnesota Millions To Police Protests. popularresistance.org The morning of June 7, 2021, Sheriff's Deputy Chuck Nelson of Beltrami County, Minnesota, bought water and refreshments, packed his gear, and prepared for what would be, in his own words, "a long day." For over six months, Indigenous-led opponents of the Line 3 project had been participating in acts of civil disobedience to disrupt construction of the tar sands oil pipeline, arguing that it would pollute water, exacerbate the climate crisis, and violate treaties with the Anishinaabe people. Officers like Nelson were stuck in the middle of a conflict, sworn to protect the rights of both the pipeline company Enbrid…

_____ (2023-02-09). Thursday, February 16: Free Mumia Abu Jamal! popularresistance.org This is the hour to fight for Mumia's freedom. On Thursday, Feb. 16th, longshore workers in ILWU Local 10 will shut down the Ports of Oakland and San Francisco to demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal. | Mumia was framed for killing a police officer. With Tyree Nichols' murder, we know who the real criminals are! Other actions are being organized for Feb. 16: Unions in South Africa will demonstrate in Pretoria at the U.S. Embassy, and in Durban at the U.S. Consulate. Railroad workers in Japan (in the Doro-Chiba union) will organize a demonstration for Mumia in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Bay Area teachers wi…

_____ (2023-02-09). ChatGPT: Who Will Guard AI From the Woke Guardians? strategic-culture.org It is only when humans get their hands on technology that it has the ability to become a threat to society. | The latest chatbot technology, which generates responses to questions, has shown a clear bias in favor of specific ethnic groups and political ideologies. Is it possible to free artificial intelligence from human prejudices? | ChatGPT made

_____ (2023-02-09). Setting the Record Straight; Stuff You Should Know About Ukraine. strategic-culture.org By Mike WHITNEY | On February 16, 2022, a full week before Putin sent combat troops into Ukraine, the Ukrainian Army began the heavy bombardment of the area (in east Ukraine) occupied by mainly ethnic Russians. Officials from the Observer Mission of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) were located in the vicinity at the time and kept a record of the shelling as it took place. What the OSCE discovered was that the bombardment dramatically intensified as the week went on until it reached a peak on February 19, when a total of 2,026 artillery strikes were recorded. Keep in mind, the Ukrai…

_____ (2023-02-09). The Press Reckoning on Russiagate. strategic-culture.org Jeff Gerth's investigation for The Columbia Journalism Review exposes the dark heart of the news media's coverage of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. | By Patrick LAWRENCE | In the autumn of 1973, Jack Anderson, the wonderful iconoclast of the Washington press corps, published a syndicated column revealing that a Hearst Newspapers reporter had spied on Democratic presidential candidates in the service of Richard Nixon's 1972 reelection campaign. | At the time of Anderson's column, Seymour Frieden was a Hearst correspondent in London. Anderson also reported, not quite in passing, but nearly…

A Guest Author (2023-02-09). Una nueva correlación de fuerzas contra Dina Boluarte in Perú: Elecciones, la militarización de la protesta social y la guerra civil. workers.org Por César Zelada Fuente: rebelion.org, 30 de enero de 2023. Zelada es Presidente del Movimiento Sin Techo — Perú (MSTP) y Dirigente de la Agrupación Vilcapaza. En los últimos días, la presidente golpista, Dina Boluarte, dijo, "…llamo a una tregua nacional para entablar una mesa de diálogo y fijar una . . . |

Abdel Bari Atwan (2023-02-09). How will Iran retaliate to Israel's latest attack? thealtworld.com

Ahmed Adel (2023-02-09). U.S. Strategic Interest in Ukraine: Control over Extensive Titanium Reserves. globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-02-09). America's Disarray Is A Stark Contrast To China's Unity. americanthinker.com For decades, and with increasing speed since Xi came to power, China has focused on creating a tightly controlled, powerful, completely unified nation.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Anti-Semitic Students for Justice in Palestine Venerate a Cop Killer. americanthinker.com Who let these people into our country?>

americanthinker (2023-02-09). If Reparations Are Owed … the Democratic Party Should Pay Them. americanthinker.com The party of slavery should take responsibility for being the party of slavery.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). The Squad's Rejection of Objectivity. americanthinker.com Everything becomes like being in a playpen with other children.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Biden claims border crisis is improving. He's lying. americanthinker.com Republicans had no patience for Biden's claim.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Boston University has a 'Condom Fairy'. americanthinker.com The "queer" agenda is off the rails — American universities are full of manmade horrors beyond comprehension.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). If you lie, they will scream. americanthinker.com If you lie about someone, as Joe Biden did about Republicans at his State of the Union speech, don't be surprised if there's a reaction.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Julie Kelly of American Greatness could just be our George Smiley. americanthinker.com John Le Carré's cunning and ruthless patriot may not be fiction after all.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Memphis: The problem's not the police. It's the system. americanthinker.com How do we get to the point where five police officers beat a man to death?>

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Songs we miss from a less vulgar time. americanthinker.com In a time of what often feels like tsunami-strength cultural vulgarity, listening to the oldies penned by the adroit inventiveness of Cole Porter gives a lift to the spirits.

americanthinker (2023-02-09). What to make of the Twitter hearings held yesterday. americanthinker.com A step forward, but a lot of missed opportunities…

americanthinker (2023-02-09). Whoopi Goldberg's ignorance is showing, and the consequences of her 'misinformation' are disastrous. americanthinker.com "The View" is a cesspool of "misinformation and disinformation".

americanthinker (2023-02-09). World Economic Forum secures a seat on the new Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. americanthinker.com Klaus Schwab promised to "penetrate the cabinets" and now he's on our congressional committees too.

Amrita Dani (2023-02-09). "We are not replaceable!": Woburn, MA educators win strike. liberationnews.org After 5 days on strike, the workers of the Woburn Teachers Association have won a contract that includes significant pay increases for teachers and paraprofessionals and smaller class sizes for 4th and 5th grade students.

Andrew Korybko (2023-02-09). Why'd the CIA Chief Unexpectedly Tell the Truth About Russian-Chinese Ties? globalresearch.ca

Andreína Chávez Alava (2023-02-09). Venezuela Denounces US 'Colonial Model' via OFAC Licenses. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuela and Trinidad have engaged in talks to reactivate the gas-exporting Dragon field for mutual benefit despite the US cash payment ban.

Andy Kroll (2023-02-09). Why Damar Hamlin Didn't Die for Our Sins. tomdispatch.com The echoes still linger from that national sigh of relief last month when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, slammed into cardiac arrest during a game on January 2nd, was declared out of danger. It was a justified sigh. A vibrant young life had been spared. But was that really what the nation was relieved about? If football fans had been so invested in the health and safety of the players, why were some 23.8 million of them watching that game in the first place? By now, everybody should be aware of the incremental deadly damage inflicted on players' brains in any game, so why will 200 million or more of us be wat…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). A Racist White-Supremacist Top EU Official. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Only an idiot would fail to catch the meaning that was hidden behind his thinly veiled and biblically based White-supremacist symbolism, in which the predominantly White or Caucasian, or European, countries are a "garden," and the world outside is a "jungle" that young people in the "garden" must protect against the seething masses in the "jungle" outside, because…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Corrupt And Fraudulent: Laying Bare The Adani Group. southfront.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attend an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023 | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | There is nothing Gautam Adani will not do for money. In this sense, he is admirably dedicated to greed, so much so he has become its foremost caricature worthy of permanent enthronement. Mark this man's name in the scriptures of eternity: There was…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Kiev Regime Planning False Flag Attacks On Kramatorsk Hospitals To Frame Russia. southfront.org Illustrative ImageFaced with months of military failures, as well as the prospect of a virtually imminent Russian offensive, the Neo-Nazi junta is desperate to sway public opinion in its favor. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | On February 5, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced it discovered the Kiev regime's plot to detonate explosive devices at hospitals in Kramatorsk and then blame Moscow. Although the Russian military didn't disclose how exactly it acquired the…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces advanced northwest of Blahodatne towards the Bakhmut northern road; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ivanivske; | Clashes between the Russian army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Up to 110 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 armored vehicles and 1 MLRS were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Military Situation In Donbass On February 9, 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 110 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 armored vehicles and 1 MLRS…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Military Situation In Syria On February 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 9, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Latakia region in the past 24 hours; | More than 3,000 people were killed and more than 10,000 were injured as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 16,000 people were killed and more than 60,000 were injured as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials. | MORE ON T…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Military Situation In Yemen On February 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 38 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | Two civilians were killed as a result of the Suadi artillery attacks in the Shada district of Saada province; | The Saudi-backed Abyan tribes attacked the STC strongholds in the Wadi Omra area of Abyan province; | The Saudi-backed Al-Dara al-Watan forces are reportedly arriving in Marib to attack the Islah Party positions…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-09). Night Military Parade In North Korea Showcased New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. southfront.org click to see full-size image | Pyongyang is hosting celebrations in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA). At night, large military parade took place in the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). | According to the Yonhap news agency, more than 22 thousand soldiers of the Korean People's Army took part in the parade, which became the largest one in many years. For the fifth time since 2020, military parades in the DPRK are held at night. | The parade showcased new intercont…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-09). Greater Idlib Militants Resume Attacks On Syrian Army After Earthquake Halt. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On February 9, al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, resumed its attacks on the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) after a short halt that was forced by the recent Turkish-Syrian earthquake. | The terrorist group's snipers targeted two soldiers of the SAA near the town of Kabani in the northern countryside of Lattakia, one of several Syrian governorates which were badly affected by the February 6 earthquake. | T…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-09). Russia Will Produce, Upgrade Thousands Of Tanks: Medvedev. southfront.org Screengrab. Via Twitter. | Russia is planning to produce and upgrade thousands of main battle tanks, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, revealed on February 9 during a visit to the Omsk transport engineering plant. "Yesterday, as you know, our enemy was begging for planes, missiles and tanks abroad. What should we do in response? It is clear that in this case it is natural for us to increase the production of various types of weapons and military equipment, including mo…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-09). Russian Embassy: Supply Of British Fighter Jets To Ukraine Would Have Global Effects. southfront.org A Royal air force Eurofighter Typhoon taxis on the runway during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 10, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese) | The possible supply of British fighter jets to Ukraine would lead to military-political consequences for the whole world, the Russian embassy in London said in a statement on February 8."London should remember that under such a scenario, the 'bloody harvest' the next round of escalation will reap, as well as…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-09). SpaceX Took Measures To Stop Ukraine From Using Starlink Internet Service In Drones. southfront.org Ukrainian suicide naval drones which reportedly use Starlink as a data-link. | SpaceX has taken measures to prevent Kiev forces from using the Starlink satellite internet service for controlling drones used in military operations, SpaceX's president said on February 8. | The Starlink satellite internet constellation was activated over Ukraine just a few days after the Russian special military operation last year. The system quickly became the main internet and communication provider for the Kiev government and its force…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-09). Tunisia To Strengthen Diplomatic Ties With Quake-Hit Syria. southfront.org Tunisian President Kais Saied with foreign minister Nabil Ammar. Source: the Tunisian Presidency. | Tunisian President Kais Saied has decided to strengthen diplomatic ties with Syria, the Tunisian Presidency said on February 9. | According to the presidency, Saied conveyed the decision to his newly-appointed foreign minister, Nabil Ammar, in a one-on-one meeting in the Carthage Presidential Palace. During the meeting, the president stressed that Tunisia should stand with Syria, who lost some 4,000…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-09). Catastrophic Earthquake Brings Turkey, Syria Together. southfront.org |

Arjae Red (2023-02-09). Is the Democratic Party the alternative to fascism, or its enabler? workers.org 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 . . . |

Ashley Curtin (2023-02-09). USDA proposes new nutrition guidelines for school meals. nationofchange.org The new proposed guidelines will reduce sugar and salt and include foods more nutritious to promote better health.

Ben Bartee (2023-02-09). 'Sciencism' Is Religious Fundamentalism by Another Name. globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton (2023-02-09). Guatemala Blocks Leftist Indigenous Leader From Presidential Race, in 'Electoral Coup'. orinocotribune.com

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-09). 'Music Was Too Loud': Louisiana Cops Kill Unarmed Black Man After Neighbor Complains. newsone.com Source: screenshot / facebook | An unarmed Black man was shot and killed by police in Shreveport, Louisiana, which has left another grieving family looking for answers. | MORE: According to authorities, Alonzo Bagley, 43, was After receiving t…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-09). Laying Bare the Adani Group. dissidentvoice.org There is nothing Gautam Adani will not do for money. In this sense, he is admirably dedicated to greed, so much so he has become its foremost caricature worthy of permanent enthronement. Mark this man's name in the scriptures of eternity: There was nothing he did not do for the filthy lucre. For the unfamiliar …

Black Alliance for Peace (2023-02-09). New Maryland Governor Wes Moore: Another "First Black" in a Colonial System. dissidentvoice.org Recently, Maryland swore in its first Black governor, Wes Moore, in a "historic" ceremony cemented with a tearful introduction by Oprah Winfrey and a hand on Frederick Douglass' Bible. The Black elite flocked to fill the rooms of the inauguration to witness the third elected Black governor in U.S. history. Yet, this "first Black" gubernatorial …

Brian Berletic (2023-02-09). Brian Berletic: China Has Already Defeated the US in Taiwan ft. Carl Zha. thealtworld.com Brian Berletic of the New Atlas and Carl Zha of the Silk and Steel Podcast weigh in on the threat of war between the U.S. and China and what it would mean for all sides.

Brian Flood (2023-02-09). George Soros Can Influence Global Media with Ties to at Least 253 Organizations, Study Finds. globalresearch.ca

Brian Shea (2023-02-09). Disabled people are proletarians worldwide. 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. Brian Shea. PHOTO: Howard Rotman In "The Communist Manifesto," Marx and Engels characterize the working class as being the revolutionary gravediggers of . . . |

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-09). 'Ike Turner Award': Dee Barnes Rips Dr. Dre's Icon Grammy Over His Abusive Past. newsone.com Dee Barnes, who was physically abused by Dr. Dre decades ago, is speaking out after the music producer won a Grammy Award created in his name: "You might as well call it the 'Ike Turner Award.'"

canadiandimension (2023-02-09). What happened to Canada's foreign policy? canadiandimension.com Canada is rapidly losing any hope of being able to claim that it is an honest international broker or peacemaker.

Ceren Sagir (2023-02-09). British peace movement: Zelensky fighter jet request is 'dangerous escalation' of Ukraine war. peoplesworld.org LONDON—Providing Ukraine with fighter jets is a "dangerous escalation" of the war and must be opposed, anti-war campaigners warned Wednesday as the country's President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Britain. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for an investigation into what jets Britain can send to the Kiev government as Zelensky used his first visit to London …

Chris King (2023-02-09). NATO Soldiers Are fighting in Ukraine as Mercenaries: Austrian Colonel. globalresearch.ca

Climate Nexus (2023-02-09). 3.4 million adults in US were displaced by extreme weather last year: Census Bureau survey. nationofchange.org The Census Bureau's data shows that people were displaced by disasters in every state in 2022, including 29 states that did not have a major disaster involving FEMA.

Cristina Escobar (2023-02-09). 'Huesera: The Bone Woman' Exposes the Horror in Mexican Expectations Around Motherhood (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com Writer-director Michelle Garza Cervera's feature debut, 'Huesera: The Bone Woman,' exposes the Mexican cult of motherhood as a site of horror. The film follows Natalia Solián as Valeria, a young Mexican woman who's convinced herself that she wants what society wants of her.

Dan Williams (2023-02-09). Carmakers showoff new concepts at Chicago Auto Show. america.cgtn.com North America's largest Auto show opens to the public on Saturday.

Derrick Broze (2023-02-09). Samuel García Sepúlveda: The WEF's Man In Mexico. thelastamericanvagabond.com Samuel García Sepúlveda, the current Governor of the Mexican state of Nuevo León, recently attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Has he been tapped to be the next President of Mexico? Over the last 3 years, thousands of Americans, Canadians, Australians, and Europeans have come to Mexico, seeking to avoid COVID-19 measures. This

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-02-09). Latest mRNA Vaccine for RSV Wins Expedited Review. globalresearch.ca

Ebru Atac (2023-02-09). The Heat: State of the Union. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to Congress, covering a wide range of domestic issues and some international concerns. It's a yearly tradition, required by the U.S. Constitution. The president gives Congress his take on the state of the union. …

Elliott Wallace (2023-02-09). Turkish Americans help raise money, aid for families in earthquake ravished Turkiye. america.cgtn.com As the death toll from Monday's catastrophic earthquake continues to climb, Turkiye's diaspora in the United States is mobilizing relief efforts collecting clothing, shipping tents, and raising money to aid their family and friends back home. Many feel it's all they can do as …

Elliott Wallace (2023-02-09). U.S. Northeast experiencing "snow drought" america.cgtn.com The unusual weather is impacting regional business owners and residents alike, with environmental experts warning the lack of snow is a sign of climate change.

Eric A. Gordon (2023-02-09). Call for 'Total Peace' in Colombia dominates Witness for Peace delegation. peoplesworld.org During ten eventful days in January, a U.S. delegation made up of faith leaders, activists and educators made their way through Southwestern Colombia to deepen their analysis and build solidarity with grassroots movements calling for peace and social and environmental justice led by Indigenous, Afro-Colombian and peasant (campesino) communities. The delegation, comprising members from North …

Eric Zuesse (2023-02-09). America's "Rules-based International Order": U.S. Attempt to Control Russia and China, Replace U.N. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-02-09). Selected Articles: Prediction of a Disenchanted World "Inside the Iron Cage" globalresearch.ca By This is one of those stories hard to believe. When I first heard it, I thought it was a joke, some sort of parable, …

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-09). UK association to Horizon Europe remains best outcome, says President Brady. imperial.ac.uk President Hugh Brady called for UK association to Horizon Europe to be finalised, as he met science leaders, policymakers and alumni in Brussels.

Iram F. Ali (2023-02-09). State Lawmakers Must Protect the Cultural and Religious Expression of Indigenous Students. aclu.org "I hadn't felt that powerful before that moment, standing up with my diploma, with my Native cap on and then shaking my principal's hand." | These are the Efforts to stop students from wearing tribal regalia can't be viewed in a vacuum. Indigenous students have long been mistreated and disadvant…

Jack Montgomery (2023-02-09). Western Powers 'Blocked' Ceasefire Early in Ukraine War: Former Israeli PM Bennett. globalresearch.ca

Jeff Abbott (2023-02-09). The Other Americans: El Salvador Criminalizes Water Protectors. progressive.org Six community leaders who beat back metal mining in the country have been accused of a decades-old murder by its rightwing administration.

Joe Lauria (2023-02-09). Video: Twitter Files and the Death of Russiagate. globalresearch.ca

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2023-02-09). Distract, Divide, and Conquer. dissidentvoice.org Step away from the blinders that partisan politics uses to distract, divide and conquer, and you will find that we are drowning in a cesspool of problems that individually and collectively threaten our lives, liberties, prosperity and happiness. These are not problems the politicians want to talk about, let alone address, yet we cannot afford …

John W. Whitehead (2023-02-09). Distract, Divide and Conquer: The Painful Truth About the State of Our Union. globalresearch.ca

Keenan "HIGz" Higgins (2023-02-09). Judge Blocks Wendy Williams' Ex-Husband From Receiving Alimony Amid Claims He's Broke. newsone.com Kevin Hunter, ex-husband of Wendy Williams, will soon have to find a new way to pay the bills after a judge cut off his alimony payments.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-02-09). Whistleblowers Who Exposed LabCorp Kickback Scheme Win $19 Million Settlement. thedissenter.org Whistleblowers who exposed a kickback scheme won a $19 million settlement against LabCorp, a major provider of lab testing for US doctors…

Kim Petersen (2023-02-09). How Does America Perform on Biden's Test? dissidentvoice.org A slice of president Joe Biden's State of the Union address that calls for closer analysis: Putin's invasion has been a test for the ages. A test for America. A test for the world. Would we stand for the most basic of principles? Would we stand for sovereignty? Would we stand for the right of …

manager (2023-02-09). When the WPA Created Over 400,000 Jobs for Black Workers. cepr.net 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 employed hundreds of …

Marie Kelly (2023-02-09). Capitalism's undervaluation of nursing care. 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. WW photo In "High Tech/Low Pay," Sam Marcy spoke of the feminization of labor, as more women worked jobs that had been . . . |

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-09). Carrier cost-cutting on railroad caused fiery Ohio wreck. peoplesworld.org EAST PALESTINE, Ohio —A fiery freight train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio, involving hazardous materials in tank cars, was a direct result of Norfolk Southern cost-cutting which led to little maintenance and an undiscovered safety problem, the top organization for rank-and-file railroaders says. And corporate greed to satisfy Wall Street led to the cuts, it …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-09). Even tougher than Biden, for Working Families Party Democratic Rep. Ramirez slams GOP. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Harder than even Democratic President Joe Biden's criticisms of right-wing House Republicans during his State of the Union address, Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., had some really pointed words for the GOP, often by name, on everything from immigration to inflation to the Republicans' attacks on Social Security and Medicare. Giving the official response of the …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-09). Reducción de costos en el ferrocarril provocó un incendio en Ohio. peoplesworld.org EAST PALESTINE, Ohio: un accidente de tren de carga en llamas en East Palestine, Ohio, que involucró materiales peligrosos en vagones cisterna, fue el resultado directo de la reducción de costos de Norfolk Southern, lo que provocó poco mantenimiento y un problema de seguridad no descubierto, la principal organización de rango- y los ferroviarios de …

Matty Willz (2023-02-09). NFL Doctor Offers 'Guarantee' Damar Hamlin Will Play Pro Football Again. newsone.com Source: Don Juan Moore / Getty | Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Buffalo Bills, was critically injured after a scary on-field incident against the Cincinnati Bengals Jan. 2. After spending weeks recovering in Cincinnati and Buffalo hospitals, many wondered whether or not he would ever be able to return to an NFL field. | During the first quarter of that Monday Night Football matchup, Hamlin dropped to the ground, unconscious, after a seemingly routine tackle. He had suffered cardiac arrest, and his heartbeat had to be revived before they put him in an ambulance and sent him to a local hospital. The in-…

Michael Jansen (2023-02-09). Israel Must be Held Accountable by the International Community. globalresearch.ca

Michael T. Klare (2023-02-09). Assessing the Dangers: Emerging Military Technologies and Nuclear (In)Stability. globalresearch.ca

Mickey Z. (2023-02-09). That Time I Met a Homeless Prophet in the NYC Subway. dissidentvoice.org It was a Sunday in early December a few years ago and I was out helping homeless women, as per my project. I noticed a homeless woman on the downtown platform of a cavernous NYC subway station. She was standing directly in front of an empty wooden bench, apparently facing the bench with a massive plastic …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-09). Discovery of T-cells that protect against bacteraemic pneumonia. healtheuropa.com A new study by the University of Liverpool reveals how resistance to bacteraemic pneumonia is provided by a unique subset of lung T regulatory cells. Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia, with a large proportion of cases developing bloodstream infections. These bacteraemic pneumonia cases are associated with a high fatality rate …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-09). Does nicotine exposure during pregnancy increase sudden infant death syndrome? healtheuropa.com Infants whose mothers have used snus during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. According to a comprehensive registry from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, sudden infant death syndrome is more likely to occur when the mother uses snus, a moist oral tobacco product, during pregnancy. Sudden infant death syndrome is the …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-09). NICE recommends a genetic test to prevent hearing loss in babies. healtheuropa.com A genetic test that establishes vulnerability to hearing loss in babies has been recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). When babies develop a neonatal bacterial infection, doctors and midwives would usually give the antibiotic gentamicin. However, the use of this antibiotic can increase the risk of hearing loss in babies …

Nathan King (2023-02-09). Biden speaks to divided Congress at SOTU. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union address was a speech dominated by domestic issues. The president touted what he saw as his legislative and economic successes halfway through his term and setting the tone for his yet-unannounced bid for re-election. While using the …

noreply (2023-02-09). A Minute Of Military Porn For Musk And Starlink. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Nuredin I. Mohammed, James Wason, Thomas Mendy, Stefan A. Nass, Ogochukwu Ofordile, Famalang Camara, Bakary Baldeh, Chilel Sanyang, Amadou T. Jallow, Ilias Hossain, Nuno Faria, Jonathan J. Powell, Andrew M. Prentice, Dora I.A. Pereira (2023-02-09). [Articles] A novel nano-iron supplement versus standard treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in children 6—35 months (IHAT-GUT trial): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled non-inferiority phase II trial in The Gambia. thelancet.com In this first Phase II study conducted in young children with IDA, IHAT showed sufficient non-inferiority compared to standard-of-care FeSO4, in terms of ID correction and haemoglobin response, to warrant a definitive Phase III trial. In addition, IHAT had lower incidence of moderate-severe diarrhoea than FeSO4, with no increased adverse events in comparison with placebo.

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-09). A Nano-second to Midnight. thealtworld.com Gilbert Doctorow, an Intelligent and Informed Russian Expert Explains that It Is Indeed a Nano-second to Midnight. This is an extremely important warning, which like my own is likely to be ignored at our peril. In no Western capital or print and TV media has any recognition been given to the consequence of the extremely reckless and dangerous continuing provocations of Russia. The American neoconservative attack on Russia is the most insane folly in human history. The Kremlin has encouraged the provocations by accepting them and by prolonging a conflict that should have been a quick victory in order to prevent US…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). Biden ordered destruction of Nord Stream pipelines, claims renowned journalist Seymour Hersh. peoplesdispatch.org Seymour Hersh reported that divers from the US Navy's Diving and Salvage Center planted the explosives that were later detonated remotely on September 26, 2022. Earlier investigations by Denmark and Sweden had already confirmed sabotage…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). CODESA claims EU commission faked consultations with rights groups on trade deals with Morocco. peoplesdispatch.org CODESA claims that the European Commission falsely claimed that it consulted Sahrawi rights groups for a report on the Free Trade Agreement and Fisheries Agreement with Morocco. The agreement was struck down by a court in 2021 for its failure to consider the views of the people of Western Sahara…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). Did Biden's State of the Union address speak to economic despair in the US? peoplesdispatch.org During his State of the Nation address on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden touted what he claimed were improvements in the life of working class people while glossing over his broken campaign promises and the dire economic crisis facing millions…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). Dr. Aleida Guevara on the Cuban experience, resistance, and struggle. peoplesdispatch.org Dr. Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara, talks about her recent visit to India, the struggle of the Cubans against the brutal US blockade, and the radical family code that the country adopted recently…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). University staff in UK begin two-day strike protesting below-inflation pay offer. peoplesdispatch.org Around 70,000 workers across 1 universities in the UK have begun striking demanding an increase in wages at par with inflation, an end to cuts in benefits and pensions, and the regularization of contracts…

Peoples of the Global South (2023-02-09). Manifesto for an Ecosocial Energy Transition from the Peoples of the South. fpif.org Manifesto for an Ecosocial Energy Transition from the Peoples of the South | An appeal to leaders, institutions, and our brothers and sisters | 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 bec…

Peter Koenig (2023-02-09). Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Is This An Act of Terror? No Evidence Sofar. globalresearch.ca

Press Associates (2023-02-09). 'Designated Survivor' Walsh leaving Cabinet for Hockey Players' union. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—Well, now we know why Labor Secretary Marty Walsh was the designated "no-show" among Cabinet members at Democratic President Joe Biden's Feb. 7 State of the Union address. Walsh's leaving the DOL's top job to return to organized labor, as executive director of the National Hockey League Players Association—the players' union. His imminent arrival …

Prof. Anthony J. Hall (2023-02-09). "The Threat of Woke-ism to Academic Freedom" globalresearch.ca

Project Censored (2023-02-09). Beyond Prior Restraint: Censorship by Proxy and the New Digital Gatekeeping. projectcensored.org Project Censored is pleased to publish the first long-form article in our "Dispatches from Project Censored: On Media and Politics" column. Authored by Andy Lee Roth, avram anderson, and Mickey…

Raegan Davis (2023-02-09). Striking Temple graduate worker: University's 'progressive' reputation doesn't extend to labor relations. peoplesworld.org Raegan Davis is a graduate worker currently on strike at Temple University and a member of the Temple University Graduate Student Association (AFT Local 6290). PHILADELPHIA—If you walk around the campus of Temple University, you are treated to all the trappings of an institution committed to progress. Social media accounts highlight distinguished alumni who have …

Ramona Wadi (2023-02-09). The EU uses the 'two-state' framework to evade acknowledgement of Israeli apartheid. thealtworld.com In January 2021, the Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem In January this year,…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-09). Failed Experiment: Three Reasons Why Israel Fears a Major War on Gaza. dissidentvoice.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 …

Rian Overy (2023-02-09). The effects of THC and CBD do not differ between adults and adolescents. healtheuropa.com Researchers from University College London (UCL) found no difference in the effects of THC and CBD on regular cannabis users of different ages. The observational study examined 24 adolescent participants (16-17 years old) and 24 adult participants (26-29 years old), all of whom were already regular users of cannabis. Over the course of three weeks, …

Rian Overy (2023-02-09). Exposure to PM2.5 is increasing the blood pressure of UK teenagers. healtheuropa.com A study has found long-term exposure to airborne PM2.5 particles in increasing the blood pressure of teenagers in the UK. Researchers also found a link between high levels of nitrogen dioxide exposure and lower blood pressure in teenagers. The study examined the possible effects of long-term exposure to air pollution in children and teenagers across …

Rian Overy (2023-02-09). Researchers suggest changes to haemophilia treatment. healtheuropa.com Findings from two University Hospital Bonn studies could lead to significant changes in haemophilia treatment. Haemophilia A, which almost exclusively affects males, is the most common form of haemophilia. The disease can usually be treated easily; however, treatment can be ineffective in some patients. Two recent studies from the Haemophilia Centre of the University Hospital …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). AI: cognitive warfare, NATO's sixth battleground. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOFebruary 7, 2023 NATO starts work on Artificial Intelligence certification standard NATO's Data and Artificial Intelligence Review Board (DARB) met on Tuesday (7 February 2023) to start the development of a user-friendly and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification standard to help industries and institutions across the Alliance make sure that new AI and data projects …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). Dual-hatted EUCOM/NATO commander officiates over war council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandFebruary 6, 2023 USEUCOM Hosts High-Level European Strategy Conference More than 600 military and civilian leaders from 19 nations across Europe participated in U.S. European Command's European Strategy Conference and Workshop (ESCW) to engage on a full spectrum of security issues alongside strategic partners in Ramstein, Germany, Jan. 30-Feb. 3. The conference's keynote …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). EU continues to assist Georgian military in reaching NATO standards. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 8, 2023 The Ministry of Defense of Georgia is introducing a mentoring program The Ministry of Defense of Georgia is starting to introduce a mentoring program. The program, which will be implemented with the support of the European Union project — Public Administration Reform (PAR), aims to promote the professional growth…. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). German government authorizes delivery of 178 battle tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagFebruary 9, 2023 The German government has confirmed that 178 "Leopard 1" tanks will be sent to Ukraine The Ministry of Defense of Germany has officially confirmed the decision to send 178 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Kyiv. This is stated in the information released by the ministry. [T]he Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection of …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). German, Polish DMs discuss adding to hundreds of NATO states' tanks headed to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioFebruary 8, 2023 Polish, German defence ministers discuss tanks for Ukraine Poland's defence minister has met with his German counterpart to discuss the delivery of Leopard main battle tanks to war-torn Ukraine, among other issues. Germany's defence minister told reporters afterwards that the talks with B≈Çaszczak had been "very honest and open," focusing on …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). London, Paris: Zelensky calls on NATO sponsors to provide combat aircraft. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineFebruary 9, 2023 Issue of long-range weapons, fighter jets supply to Ukraine solved — Yermak The issue of the supplies of long-range weapons and fighter jets to Ukraine has been solved, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak said on the Telegram channel on Thursday. "Details will follow," he said. ==== …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). NATO candidate Sweden delivers 10th military aid package to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineFebruary 9, 2023 Swedish parliament approves $400 mln defense aid to Ukraine The Swedish Riksdag on Wednesday voted in favour of the government's proposal for an additional amending budget, including the provision of military assistance of SEK 4.3 billion ($406.7 million) to Ukraine…. …The package includes anti-tank weapons, mine-clearance equipment, light anti-tank weapon Robot 57, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). Nigeria: U.S., NATO allies conclude 31-nation military exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet Public AffairsFebruary 6, 2023 Partners, allies celebrate successful conclusion of exercise Obangame Express 2023 Partners and allies celebrated the conclusion of exercise Obangame Express 2023 (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, at a closing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 3, 2023. The ceremony, hosted …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). Ukraine today, Asia tomorrow: Blinken, Stoltenberg claim Chinese balloons threaten five continents. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleFebruary 9, 2023 US' Blinken, NATO's Stoltenberg rebuke China over balloon US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the balloon was part of a "broader program" affecting "five continents." NATO's visiting secretary-general called it part of a "pattern of behavior." The US and NATO on Wednesday both criticized China over the network of suspected …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-09). With eye on Transnistria: NATO consolidates hold on Moldova. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOFebruary 7, 2023 Deputy Secretary General reaffirms deepening of NATO's partnership with Moldova Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ met Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita at NATO Headquarters on Tuesday (7 February 2023), underscoring NATO's commitment to deepening its partnership with the Republic of Moldova, with full respect for its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Mr. GeoanƒÉ …

Robert Inlakesh (2023-02-09). Israel Murders 5 Palestinians In Jericho And MSM Ignores Frequent Massacres. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israeli occupation forces violently raided the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp, located near Ariha (Jericho) city in the occupied West Bank, killing five Palestinians and injuring tens of others. The raid came after the Jericho area was besieged for eight days and brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire to 42 so far this

Ryan Black (2023-02-09). ICBM Test Launch Happening Tonight. Decommission Land-Based Nuclear Missiles NOW! progressivehub.net LEONARD EIGER | GROUND ZERO CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT ACTION…

Ryan Black (2023-02-09). Israel's War On Gaza Turns Palestinians Into Military And Political Experiments. progressivehub.net RAMZY BAROUD | MINT PRESS NEWS…

SAM (2023-02-09). Actually, The U.S. Totally Did Blow Up The Nord Stream Pipeline. progressivehub.net SEYMOUR HERSH…

SAM (2023-02-09). The FBI Infiltrated And Sabotaged Black Lives Matter Activists. progressivehub.net TREVOR AARONSON | THE INTERCEPT…

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-02-09). Seymour Hersh: The CIA Is Filled with Criminals. globalresearch.ca Important article by Seymour Hersh, first published by Global Research on June 7, 2018 | *** | When a reporter has covered 50 years of American foreign policy disasters, the last great untold story may be his own. | That, more or …

Shannon Dawson (2023-02-09). Hillcrest Students Stage Walkout In Protest Over Restrictions Placed On Black History Month Program. newsone.com

Shawgi Tell (2023-02-09). No More Charter Schools in New York State. dissidentvoice.org Since 1998 charter schools in New York state have deprived under-funded public schools of billions of dollars and greatly enriched the private interests that operate these segregated schools. Not surprisingly, poor academic performance, regular school closings, corruption, scandal, and controversy have been the norm in the crisis-prone charter school sector in New York State for …

Staff (2023-02-09). Note From Glenn Greenwald on Some New Developments. greenwald.substack.com Our migration from Substack to Rumble and Locals has been reasonably successful (we explained both the motive and mechanics for our move here). The majority of our paid subscribers here have signed up for their full-access membership on Locals (to which paid subscribers here are entitled, free of additional cost). Locals is the community-based platform …

Staff (2023-02-09). Evo Morales Condemns US for Sanctions Against Syria (+Earthquake). orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-09). Venezuela Sends Firefighters to Chile. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, from the Simón Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira, more than Venezuelan firefighters departed to Chile as part of the humanitarian aid to fight the forest fires that the South American country is experiencing in recent days. | "A brigade of the Simón Bolívar Humanitarian Task Force takes the lead to support the Republic of Chile, to address the difficult situation that the country is experiencing, where more than 300,000 hectares are being affected by a forest fire," said Yván Gil, Venezuelan foreign affairs minister. | Venezuela sends more than firefighters | This is a contingent of m…

Staff (2023-02-09). Starbucks is trying to wear workers down through relentless "soft" union busting. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in "A lot of the union busting that we're seeing is very quiet. It's very mellow," says Ethan Tinklenberg, a Starbucks worker, or "partner" as the company likes to refer employees. "It's not them making us take off our union pins or our union hats. It's cutting our hours slowly but surely, while not promoting union leaders, and spreading misinformation abou…

Staff (2023-02-09). UK postal workers strike against Tory government's handling of cost of living crisis. therealnews.com 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…

Staff (2023-02-09). What African feminist movements are up against in 2023. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in openDemocracy on Dec. 28, 2022, and is shared with permission via the Progressive International's Wire. This year's most notable decision affecting gender justice — the overturning of federal protection of the right to abortion in the US — happened more than 6,000 miles from Africa, but its impact was felt here too. The US …

Staff (2023-02-09). Zelensky Turns To US & Germany To Escalate War With Russia. trofire.com American and German tanks are now headed to Ukraine, a sign that this conflict is going to be escalating in a dangerous way. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. Mike Papantonio: Hi, I'm Mike Papantonio and this is America's Lawyer. The United …

Staff (2023-02-09). Activist Investors Are Suing Shell Board for Failing on Fossil Fuel Transition. truthout.org A group of activist investors sued Shell's board of directors on Wednesday for failing to "deliver the reduction in emissions that is needed to keep global climate goals within reach." ClientEarth, an environmental law charity and institutional investor in Shell, described the case as the first time a company board is facing a shareholder lawsuit for inadequately preparing to transition away from… |

Staff (2023-02-09). Appeals Court Rules That Individuals Have Constitutional Right to Livestream Police. truthout.org A panel of federal judges has ruled that municipalities cannot restrict people from livestreaming their interactions with law enforcement, stating that doing so is a violation of their First Amendment speech rights. But the Fourth District Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, which was handed down earlier this week, is not a total win for the man who sued a town and its police officers over their… |

Staff (2023-02-09). Florida Judges Are Denying Abortion to 1 in 10 Minors. truthout.org New data from Florida shows just how much influence individual judges — almost all White men — wield in determining if minors can access abortions in the state. In 36 states, minors are legally required to involve at least one parent before seeking an abortion, in some cases by simply notifying them and in others by obtaining explicit consent. Such laws are one of the nation's most common forms of… |

Staff (2023-02-09). GOP Targets Food Aid, Student Debt Relief, and More for Debt Ceiling Deal. truthout.org Republicans on the House Budget Committee offered a preview Wednesday of the programs they're looking to cut or overhaul as part of any agreement to lift the debt ceiling, a target list that includes food aid for low-income families, climate justice and electric vehicle funding, student debt relief, and Affordable Care Act subsidies. The proposed cuts were outlined in a press release issued by Rep. |

Staff (2023-02-09). Missouri Republicans Consider "Don't Say Gay" Bill That's Worse Than Florida's. truthout.org A Republican-sponsored bill in the Missouri state legislature would forbid teachers, administrators and staff from discussing LGBTQ topics in schools, enforcing restrictions that go far beyond the infamous "Don't Say Gay" law in Florida. Senate Bill 134, sponsored by state Sen. Mike Moon (R), bars any discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools and forbids LGBTQ students from discussing problems at home… |

Staff (2023-02-09). Ortega Is Exploiting Nicaragua's Revolutionary Past to Crush Internal Struggles. truthout.org In early January, Nicaraguan officials assaulted political activist Edder Muñoz Centeno in La Granja, a prison in the department of Granada. First, they confiscated his food and medicine. Then after handcuffing him, guards reportedly hoisted him in the air while pummeling his body like a boxing bag. Muñoz Centeno is a member of the Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy, a diverse coalition of… |

Staff (2023-02-09). Tax Docs Link Right-Wing "Parents Group" to Leonard Leo's Dark Money Network. truthout.org Right-wing operatives are increasing their attacks on U.S. public education with an expanding number of legal complaints to censor books and target teachers on an array of issues —preventing them from teaching U.S. history accurately, treating LGBTQ+ students with the respect they deserve, and forming support groups for kids and teachers of color. These attacks will likely continue to escalate… |

Staff (2023-02-09). Trump-Appointed Judge Could Impose Extreme Restrictions on Abortion Meds. truthout.org A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump could upend decades of policy on abortion medication, reversing the loosening of restrictions made in the past year and potentially outlawing the drug altogether. Federal District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who is based in Texas, will soon decide on a lawsuit brought forward by the far right legal organization Alliance Defending… |

Staff (2023-02-09). Anti-Fascists Are Adapting to a Strange New World. truthout.org In this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes and Shane Burley, editor of No Pasarán! Antifascist Dispatches from a World in Crisis, discuss the state of the far right, anti-fascism and how we can build power and sustain empathy in these times. Music by Son Monarcas and David Celeste Note: This a rush transcript and has been lightly edited for clarity. Copy may not be in its final form. |

Staff (2023-02-09). Years of Foreign Intervention in Syria Made Recent Earthquakes More Destructive. truthout.org As the death toll tops 17,000 in Turkey and Syria from Monday's twin earthquakes, we look at the situation in Syria, where 12 years of brutal war have left the country's institutions in tatters, further complicating aid efforts. Syrian writer, dissident and former political prisoner Yassin al-Haj Saleh describes how the war has killed about 2% of Syrians and displaced 7 million more… |

Stephanie Hedgecoke (2023-02-09). The working class ‚àí gravediggers of capitalism. 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. WW PHOTO Comrades and friends, the working class in this country hails from all nationalities, all races, colors, gender and sexual identities, . . . |

Stephen Zunes (2023-02-09). Book Review: 'Dancing with History'. progressive.org A new memoir from peace and justice activist George Lakey chronicles his time shaping much of today's democratic left.

Tanupriya Singh (2023-02-09). Fresh protests break out in Congo against UN and East African forces; anger grows over M23 advance. peoplesdispatch.org At least eight people were killed by UN forces in the North Kivu province on February 7. The DRC is witnessing renewed protests against the UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) and the East African Community (EAC) regional forces…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). 4,564 Salvadorans Have Suffered Abuse During State Of Exception. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, El Salvador's Cristosal human rights organization denounced that national security forces have harassed, threatened, injured, or arbitrarily arrested at least 4,564 people during the "State of Exception," which President Nayib Bukele implemented in March 2022 to fight gang violence. | RELATED: | "The 'State of Exception' has become a permanent policy that exposes all people to judicial processes without the guaran…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Chile Decrees Curfew in Epicenter of Wildfires. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Rear Admiral Jorge Keitel, head of the Defense for the central Chilean region of Biobio, announced the start of a curfew in eight communes starting Friday to prevent possible assaults and looting. | RELATED: | Starting at midnight on Thursday, the curfew will affect the Arauco and Contulmo communes in the province of Arauco; Mulchen and Birth in the province of Biobio; and Tome, Florida, Santa Juana…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). China's Consumption Recovers at Accelerated Pace. telesurenglish.net China's consumption has been recovering quickly, with some sectors almost returning to their pre-pandemic levels. The vigorous rebound has prompted central and local governments to introduce more policies, which experts believe will build on the growth momentum and unleash further consumption potential. | RELATED: | RECOVERY IN FULL SWING: | Domestic tourism was one of the sectors that took the lead in staging a rebound.

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Colombian Vice President Marquez To Pay Official Visit To Cuba. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Colombian Vice President France Marquez will begin an official visit to Cuba to participate in the International Book Fair of Havana 2023, of which Colombia is the guest of honor. | RELATED: | "This visit is an invaluable opportunity to strengthen cultural ties between our countries and build alliances around common goals like regional integration, racial justice, gender equity, and peace," Marquez…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Democrats: Resolution To Expel Republican Santos From Congress. telesurenglish.net The resolution is largely symbolic and unlikely to reach the floor for a vote as House Republican leaders have so far declined to call on George Santos to resign. | Rep. George Santos (C), R-N.Y., laughs before US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the United States House of Representatives chamber in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 February 2023.

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Germany's Inflation in January Rises to 8.7 Pct: Destatis. telesurenglish.net Following two months of decline, inflation in Germany increased to 8.7 percent in January, according to preliminary figures published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Thursday. | Inflation in Europe's largest economy hit 10.4 percent in October last year and fell to 8.6 percent in December, according to official figures. | RELATED: | "Although the peak has probably been passed, it is premature to sound the all-clear," said Fritzi Koehler-Ge…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Humanitarian Aid Commission From Honduras To Arrive in Tàºrkiye. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Honduran government announced that it would send a commission of natural disaster experts to Tàºrkiye to join the efforts of several Latin American countries' efforts in dealing with the aftermath of Monday's catastrophe. | RELATED: | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced the decision in a statement. "Mrs. Xiomara Castro Sarmiento in her capacity as constitutional presiden…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Kremlin Urges Investigation Into Nord Stream Incident. telesurenglish.net Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that American journalist Seymour Hersh's article on the Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks confirmed the need for an investigation and punishment of the responsible. | RELATED: | "This was a very dangerous precedent. If someone committed it once, he can do it anywhere in the world for a second time. There are not many countries that can commit such sabotage," he said. | Ac…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). More UK Workers Join Strikes Over Wage Increases. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, thousands of U.K. physiotherapists, university staff, pensions, and environmental agency workers took to the streets to reject the below-inflation pay deals. | RELATED: | "We urge conservative ministers to stop ignoring the public body's workforce and open talks on payment, which has been falling since 2010," the Prospect Union Secretary Mike Clancy stated. | He said that the union members, which include environm…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Nicaraguan Assembly Deports 222 Traitors to the Homeland. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the National Assembly approved a reform to article 21 of the Constitution by which it is established that all traitors to the Homeland lose their Nicaraguan nationality, | RELATED: | This bill was sent by the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and approved with 89 votes in favor. As a result of the new norm, 222 traitors to the homeland will be deported. | In the statement of reasons for the bill, the…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Peru: Anti-Government Protests Are Peaceful-Ombudsman's Office. telesurenglish.net According to the Peruvian Ombudsman's Office, these protests "are taking place peacefully. We will continue to be vigilant so that the rights of all people are guaranteed." | RELATED: | Several Peruvian sectors took to the streets in a new national demonstration called by the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers (CGTP), among other organizations. The CGTP announced the beginning of an indefinite strike starting toda…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Peru: National Strike Becomes Stronger With Over 200 Unions. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Unitary Union of Education Workers of Peru (SUTEP), the Federation of Civil Construction Workers of Peru (FTCCP) and 200 subnational unions ratified their participation in the strike called by the General Central of Workers of Peru (CGTP) this week. | RELATED: | Workers, farmers, and students continue to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the dissolution of Congress, the call for early…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Quake Death Toll Surpasses 17,000 in Tàºrkiye and Syria. telesurenglish.net The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquakes in Tàºrkiye and Syria has surpassed 17,000, according to latest data. | RELATED: | The death toll in Tàºrkiye from the earthquakes has reached 14,014 with 63,794 injured, media reported on Thursday, citing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. | In Syria, at least 1,581 were killed in government-held areas, and the death toll in the opposition-held…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). "State of Disaster" Due to Energy Crisis in South Africa. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his annual State of the Nation address to Parliament from Cape Town City Hall. | RELATED: | On this occasion, the President declared a national "state of disaster" due to "a deep energy crisis" in the country that "has progressively evolved to affect all parts of society," Ramaphosa said. | In a state of national disaster, the government allows for emergency procurement p…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). UN Dispatches Aid Through Tàºrkiye to Quake-Hit Syria. telesurenglish.net The United Nations' first convoy of aid crossed from Tàºrkiye to Syria's northwestern Idlib province on Thursday, three days after the devastating earthquake. | RELATED: | Six truckloads of aid entered the Bab al-Hawa border crossing through the Cilvegozu border gate in Tàºrkiye's southern Hatay province. Bab al-Hawa is currently the only crossing through which the UN aid is allowed to go into the area. | Ankara is…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). US Eases Sanctions on Syria To Allow Earthquake Aid. telesurenglish.net The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday announced a multi-month sanctions waiver for Syria to allow certain transactions related to recovery and rescue efforts following the devastating earthquake on the border with Turkey earlier this week. | Syria. Aleppo. Soldiers of the Russian military police, together with Syrian rescuers, remove rubble and search for people.

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Venezuela To Face Colombia In 2023 Caribbean Series Semifinals. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the 2023 Caribbean Baseball Series technical director Carlos Bauza announced that Venezuela will face Colombia in La Guaria stadium at 14: 30, and the Dominican Republic team will play against that the Mexican team in the Simon Bolivar stadium at 18: 20 as part of the tournament's semifinals. | RELATED: | Hosted this year by Venezuela, the Caribbean Series games are organized by a tiebreaker principle:…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). Venezuelan Relief Workers Arrive in Syria With Humanitarian Aid. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, 25 Venezuelan specialists arrived in Syria to help with the rescue efforts in the areas affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. | RELATED: | The members of the Simon Bolivar Humanitarian Task Force were received in Damascus by the Venezuelan ambassador Jose Gregorio Biomorji. | The head of the Humanitarian Aid Mission Luis Diaz-Curvelo indicated that Venezuela also sent 12 tons of medicine, food, and drinking water for t…

teleSUR (2023-02-09). WHO Director-General Heads to Syria. telesurenglish.net World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced Thursday his departure for Syria in the wake of Monday's catastrophic earthquakes and aftershocks. | RELATED: | Tedros said via Twitter, "On my way to Syria, where WHO is supporting essential health care in areas affected by the recent earthquake, building on our long-standing work across the country." | Aid has come from many countries around…

The Associated Press (2023-02-09). Brazil Pushes Illegal Miners Out of Yanomami Indigenous Territory. latinorebels.com Armed government officials with Brazil's justice, Indigenous, and environment ministries pressed illegal gold miners out of Yanomami Indigenous territory Wednesday, citing widespread river contamination, famine, and disease they have brought to one of the most isolated groups in the world.

The Real News Network (2023-02-09). WikiLeaks Exposed the Extent of US Meddling Abroad and Corruption at Home. Why Have We Forgotten It? dissidentvoice.org When Stefania Maurizi first received a call from WikiLeaks in 2009, she had little clue how drastically her life was about to change. 14 years later, the revelations from WikiLeaks about the extent of US surveillance, espionage, extrajudicial killing, and corruption have rippled across the world. Within the US, however, they are often downplayed or …

Thomas Fazi (2023-02-09). We Are Already at War with Russia. Never-ending Escalation Will Result in Catastrophe. globalresearch.ca

Vijay Prashad (2023-02-09). The United States Wants to Make Taiwan the Ukraine of the East. dissidentvoice.org Kawayan De Guia (Philippines), Nature of Currency, 2017. On 2 February 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines met with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at Malacañang Palace in Manila, where they agreed to expand the US military presence in the country. In a joint statement, the two governments agreed to 'announce their plans …

WSWS (2023-02-09). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Rail workers, teachers and nurses strike in Portugal over cost of living crisis; retail and technology workers walk out in Finland as Industrial union ends industrial workers' strike with below-inflation pay deal; rail and bus workers begin five-day strike in the Netherlands against below inflation pay offer; university academics join UK strike wave as 100,000 civil servants plan national strike on budget day; Israeli secondary school teachers' warning strike over pay as protests continue including calls for a general strike over judicial reforms…

WSWS (2023-02-09). Where next for the UK's National Health Service workers? wsws.org NHS workers, rail workers, postal workers, educators, civil servants and millions more not yet striking face a government intent on funnelling social wealth to the major corporations and the super-rich, while the working class is made to pay for the pandemic bailout, the escalating war against Russia in Ukraine and the economic crisis produced by rising oil, gas and food prices.

WSWS (2023-02-09). New Zealand: Demands for Maori "co-governance" intensify. wsws.org Labour and the media are seeking to divert attention from the worsening social crisis facing all workers and channel rising anger into reactionary conflicts over race.

WSWS (2023-02-09). After earthquake, Syria abandoned to its fate as Turkey seeks to quell public anger. wsws.org The official death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquake, which experts have long been warning about, has passed 16,000 and is tragically expected to rise.

Zack Linly (2023-02-09). Ohio School Under Fire After Showing Ape Eating Watermelon During Black History Month Reading. newsone.com A teacher at Bexley Middle School was placed on leave after an image of an orangutan eating watermelon appeared behind students reading morning announcements.

Zack Linly (2023-02-09). Tucker Carlson Complains Biden Has Appointed More Black Women As Federal Judges Than White Men. newsone.com If Tucker Carlson isn't racist, he sure as hell plays one on TV. This time, he complained about the number of Black women President Joe Biden selected to be federal judges.

Brittani Banks (2023-02-09). Can Europe Survive This Moment? independentmediainstitute.org

_____ (2023-02-09). Northern Iraq and Syria have turned into a trap for the United States and Turkey. journal-neo.org John Kirby, the National Security Council's coordinator of strategic communications, made a significant statement in mid-December. Commenting on the events in Ukraine, Kirby said that the US authorities recognize Ukraine's right to plan and conduct military operations in Crimea "against the occupiers, because the peninsula is Ukraine's territory." By making such a statement, John Kirby legitimized …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-09). Canada's Regime Props Up Peru's and Helps Canadian Mining Companies Exploit Crisis. libya360.wordpress.com Camila Escalante Canadian Ambassador to Peru and Bolivia, Louis Marcotte, shaking hands with Peruvian Mining Minister, Oscar Vera Gargurevich. Image credit: Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru. Two months on from the coup against Peru's democratically-elected President, Pedro Castillo, Canada is providing key support for a regime responsible for the deaths of 58 civilians…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-09). Lidia Patty Mullisaca: Taking Down a Fascist. libya360.wordpress.com Cindy Forster 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….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-09). Russia-Iran Dump the Dollar and Bust US Sanctions. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar News of Russian banks connecting to Iran's financial messaging system strengthens the resistance against US-imposed sanctions on both countries and accelerates global de-dollarization. The agreement between the Central Banks of Russia and Iran formally signed on 29 January connecting their interbank transfer systems is a game-changer in more ways than one. Technically, from…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-09). Some Small Corrections to Seymour Hersh's New Nord Stream Revelations. libya360.wordpress.com Moon of Alabama Seymour Hersh is a legendary investigative reported who has revealed dozens of crimes the U.S. government committed at home and abroad. In his latest piece Hersh describes the destruction of the North Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea by U.S. government forces. The destruction released an enormous amount of methane, a global warming gas….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-09). Turkey's Relations with Sweden: The Puzzle of NATO's Expansion. libya360.wordpress.com Hasan Selim àñzertem The process of Sweden and Finland acceding to NATO membership is not over yet. But recent developments show that a delay is inevitable due to tense relations between Turkey and Sweden, writes Hasan Selim àñzertem, Ankara-based political analyst. On January 21, far-right extremist politician Rasmus Paludan burned a copy of the Quran outside…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-09). Vassily Nebenzia: The West Uses Ukraine as a Private Military Company, Regardless of Losses to the UAF. libya360.wordpress.com Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing on weapons deliveries to Ukraine Mme.President, It will not be an overstatement if I say that since our last meeting on Western arms deliveries to Ukraine in December, the demand for a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian crisis has increased significantly among UN member states and…

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Staff (2023-02-09). Presidential Command Post in Las Tejerías Reinforces Security (+El Conejo). orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 8, the Venezuelan Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Peace, ordered the reinforcement of security at the presidential command post that was built in Las Tejerías, Aragua, after the landslide that affected the region in October 2022. | This action is in response to an armed attack carried out last Sunday, February 5, against the headquarters of the Scientific, Penal, and Criminal Investigations Corps (CICPC) and Bolivarian National Police (PNB) located in the area, according to local media outlets. | Meanwhile, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) remains deployed in the surround…

Staff (2023-02-09). Venezuela Sends Rescuers & Humanitarian Aid to Tàºrkiye and Syria After Earthquake. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 7, Venezuelan minister of the interior, justice and peace, Remigio Ceballos, and minister of foreign affairs, Yván Gil, dispatched a mixed commission of 52 rescue professionals as part of the Simón Bolívar Humanitarian Task Force, in order to support search efforts in affected cities in Tàºrkiye and Syria after the earthquake of this Monday. | In the early hours of this Monday, February 6, a earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the southeast of Tàºrkiye and Syria, affecting more than 6,000 buildings, accounting for 16,381 deaths that have been reported in to…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-09). Biden bullies China. But it won't work. peoplesdispatch.org The balloon affair can be regarded as a defining moment. It exposes that while China was approaching Blinken's visit in good faith with the purpose of finding constructive ways forward, Washington didn't view things the same way…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-09). Daily Round-up | Hundreds of thousands protest pension reforms in France & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of another massive protest in France against pension reforms, illegal miners fleeing Indigenous lands in Brazil, the UN seeking to revive peace talks in Libya, and the Republicans moving against student debt waiver in the US…




A Guest Author (2023-02-09). Letter to the editor: Tortuguita and Tyre. workers.org Manuel Esteban Paez Terán aka Tortuguita Letter to the editor from Julia Wright They both loved Nature. The one loved sunsets and photographed them — but he did not walk happily into any sunset. The other defended trees with all their radical love; they knew he must save the roots . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-02-09). Sam Marcy clarified Marx for us. workers.org The following message was from a study group of prisoners on Texas Death Row at the Ellis I Unit, Huntsville, Texas, on the occasion of the 85th birthday celebration of the late chairperson of Workers World Party, Sam Marcy, Oct. 5, 1996. Both Emerson Rudd and Ponchai Wilkerson were legally . . . |

Almontasser Bella Kassier (2023-02-09). 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.

Arjae Red (2023-02-09). What Marcyism means to me. 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 was someone who I never got a chance to meet, but if I had the chance to, I would have . . . |




ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in cost-saving plan. ecns.cn U.S. entertainment giant the Walt Disney Company has announced 7,000 job layoffs from its global workforce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese team rescues pregnant woman from Tàºrkiye earthquake ruins. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). HK chief executive urges local enterprises to expand business along BRI. ecns.cn Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is encouraging local companies to expand business opportunities in countries along China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). ChatGPT to challenge search engines: expert. ecns.cn With the advent of ChatGPT, typical search engines will face huge challenges, said Chen Yunwen, CEO of Daguan Grand, an AI enterprise based in Shanghai.




ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China's Greater Bay Area to pilot new travel endorsement policy for talents. ecns.cn Starting from Feb. 20, mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will pilot a new policy of issuing endorsements for talents working in the mainland to travel to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Macao SAR.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese premier sends congratulations on 'Icebreakers' 2023 Chinese New Year celebration. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Britain's 48 Group Club.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Bilateral trade gets hotter despite chilly relations. ecns.cn While relations between the United States and China have yet to thaw after years of growing tension, bilateral trade ties are expanding, with the value of merchandise imports and exports hitting a new high last year.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China's Red Cross sends rescuers, supplies to Syria earthquake zone. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) on Thursday morning dispatched a team of rescue workers with its first batch of medical supplies to Syria to assist the earthquake-hit country in rescue operations.




ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Scientists reveal molecular mechanism underlying mortality of overwintering bees. ecns.cn Scientists from China and the U.S. have discovered the molecular mechanism behind the winter mortality of honey bees, offering a new possibility for improving bee health.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Paris 2024 pictograms unveiled to symbolize badge of honors. ecns.cn Paris 2024 on Wednesday unveiled the newly-designed pictograms as part of the "Look of the Games", which was the visual identity that will guide spectators, athletes, volunteers and everyone else involved in the Games throughout the event.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Fitch raises China's 2023 growth forecast to 5%. ecns.cn Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday it has revised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5 percent, up from 4.1 percent previously.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China central SOE net profits up 35.71 pct in three years. ecns.cn Net profits at China's centrally administrated state-owned enterprises (SOEs) rose 35.71 percent to 1.9 trillion yuan (about 279.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022 from that achieved in 2020, official data showed.




ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese team helps rescue survivor in quake-hit Hatay, Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A pregnant woman buried under the rubble of a collapsed building has been saved on Thursday, three days after the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks struck southern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). No new Omicron variants detected in Beijing by 2022 end: study. ecns.cn No novel COVID-19 variants were found in Beijing weeks after China optimized its epidemic response in November, according to a recent study.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). 5.4-magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia. ecns.cn A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on Thursday, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). New plant species found in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Begonia in southwest China's Yunnan Province, according to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.




ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Jeju eagerly awaits Chinese tourists: governor. ecns.cn The people of South Korea's Jeju Self-Governing Province are eagerly expecting Chinese tourists and will do their best to welcome them at any time, said Wu Lianxun, governor of Jeju Special Autonomous Province during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese researchers reveal how silkworms form green cocoons. ecns.cn A Chinese research team from Southwest University has revealed the genetic mechanism behind the green color of some silkworm cocoons, marking a new discovery in the field of biological coloration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Quake death toll surpasses 15,000 in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in Tàºrkiye and Syria has risen to 15,383, according to data released by authorities and rescuers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Analysis of COVID-19 samples in Beijing reflects no novel variants emerged during China's recent outbreak: research. ecns.cn The sequencing of new COVID-19 samples in Beijing taken in November and December in 2022 reflected that no novel variants have emerged during China's recent COVID-19 outbreak, according to research published on The Lancet by a leading Chinese research team.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Jeju eagerly awaits Chinese tourists: governor. ecns.cn The people of South Korea's Jeju Self-Governing Province are eagerly expecting Chinese tourists and will do their best to welcome them at any time, said Wu Lianxun, governor of Jeju Special Autonomous Province during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Chinese researchers reveal how silkworms form green cocoons. ecns.cn A Chinese research team from Southwest University has revealed the genetic mechanism behind the green color of some silkworm cocoons, marking a new discovery in the field of biological coloration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Quake death toll surpasses 15,000 in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in Tàºrkiye and Syria has risen to 15,383, according to data released by authorities and rescuers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Analysis of COVID-19 samples in Beijing reflects no novel variants emerged during China's recent outbreak: research. ecns.cn The sequencing of new COVID-19 samples in Beijing taken in November and December in 2022 reflected that no novel variants have emerged during China's recent COVID-19 outbreak, according to research published on The Lancet by a leading Chinese research team.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan. ecns.cn Mount Sakurajima, a volcano in southwestern Japan's Kagoshima prefecture, erupted for the first time in nearly five years on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). More Chinese rescue teams set off for quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn The team headed for Tàºrkiye via Hong Kong on Wednesday to participate in earthquake relief efforts. The number of fatalities from Monday's devastating earthquakes that struck Tàºrkiye and Syria has surpassed 15,000.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Pregnant woman rescued in quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Chinese rescue team arrived in Tàºrkiye on Wednesday to join the rescue efforts. The number of fatalities from Monday's devastating earthquakes that struck Tàºrkiye and Syria has surpassed 15,000.

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). China responds to Biden's China remarks in his State of Union speech. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-09). Foreign expert: The next dacade will be very good for Chinese tourism. ecns.cn Chris Ryan, professor at the University of Waikato, is highly optimistic about China's tourism industry exceeding pre-pandemic levels, adding the next decade will be very good for Chinese tourism as economic growth resumes.

Erdag Goknar (2023-02-09). Plagues and Painting with Words: Glimpses of Orhan Pamuk's Writing Process. juancole.com By Erdaƒü Gà∂knar | ( LA Review of Books) DURING THE LONG summer days in Istanbul, Orhan Pamuk devotes himself to intensive writing on Büyükada, an island in the Sea of Marmara, and in the evenings, he meets with visitors. Last August, Pamuk and I had dinner there and discussed everything from politics …

G. Dunkel (2023-02-09). Burkina Faso asks French army to leave. workers.org Malians protest French troops. "France degage," loosely translated, means "France, get the hell out!" The government of Burkina Faso on Jan. 23 officially asked the French army to remove its special forces detachment and its military trainers from the country by the end of February. France has about 400 soldiers . . . |

ILWU Local 10 (2023-02-09). 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…

Juan Cole (2023-02-09). IEA: Renewables plus Nuclear are able to meet 90% of Globe's New Electricity demand Through 2025. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The International Energy Agency, in a new report that is just out, estimates that 90% of new global electricity demand through 2025 will be met by low-carbon sources — renewables and nuclear. It is mostly renewables, but the report mentions the French bringing their reactors back on line and a …

Kamran Siddiqi (2023-02-09). Chicago rideshare workers demand a living wage and accountable politicians. liberationnews.org The drivers are a part of the Chicago Gig Alliance, a member-driven organization which includes gig workers for companies such as Uber, Lyft, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Uber Eats, Door Dash, Wag and TaskRabbit.

Lyn Neeley (2023-02-09). Six Portland grocery stores form union. workers.org Six Portland, Oregon, New Seasons grocery stores voted to form a new union seven months ago called the New Seasons Labor Union. The union's first action, Feb. 3, 4 and 5, was to rally and picket in front of the six stores to raise community awareness about management's new policy . . . |

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2023-02-09). POLICE TERROR–RACIST ARROW TIP LAUNCHED AGAINST ALL WORKERS. indybay.org Police and propaganda, corporate mass media control of the public mind…

Speak Out Socialists (2023-02-09). 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…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Corte guatemalteca admite demanda sobre inscripción de partido. telesurtv.net Al igual que el MLP, el candidato a la presidencia por el partido Todos, Ricardo Sagastume, dijo que interpusieron un amparo ante la CSJ contra la inscripción de la Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Unesco denuncia deficiencias de la alimentación escolar mundial. telesurtv.net El informe muestra, dice la Unesco, "que los niños y adolescentes sanos, bien alimentados y felices aprenden mejor y tienen más probabilidades de llevar una vida sana y plena".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Cifra de muertos a causa del terremoto sobrepasa los 11.000 en Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El ministro de Educación de Siria, Darem Tabaa, confirmó que el número de escuelas dañadas como consecuencia del sismo asciende a 248.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-09). Siria y Tàºrkiye reciben ayuda mundial tras terremotos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno legítimo de Siria, encabezado por Bashar Al-Assad, reclama el fin de la politización de la ayuda y el levantamiento de las medidas de coerción occidentales contra su país.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Denuncian que sanciones de EE.UU. impiden ayuda a Siria tras sismo. telesurtv.net Canciller sirio declaró a medios internacionales que esas medidas restrictivas unilaterales "exacerbaron la tragedia y la catástrofe" de las familias sirias.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de líder social en Caldas, Colombia. telesurtv.net Rubiel Antonio Zapata es el decimocuarto líder social asesinado desde inicios de este año. Ya suman 1.423 desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz en 2016.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Parlamento surcoreano aprueba impugnar al ministro del Interior. telesurtv.net El Parlamento aprobó la moción de impugnación con 179 votos a favor, 109 en contra y cinco boletas nulas.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-09). Médicos dominicanos exigen cambios en seguridad social. telesurtv.net La organización lamentó "que hayamos tenido que recurrir a estos métodos ante la tozudez de instancias".

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-09). México, Colombia, Venezuela y Dominicana avanzan en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En un choque entre eliminados, Panamá vapuleó a Cuba derrotándole diez anotaciones por cuatro.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-09). Más de 100 aviones desplegados para combatir incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se han contabilizado 2.180 heridos y más de 5. 0 personas damnificadas.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-09). Reportan 30 muertes por accidente de tránsito en Kohistan, Pakistán. telesurtv.net Las autoridades aclararon que el autobús impactó con el vehículo, pues este se trasladaba por el carril contrario al que debía.

teleSUR, jaa (2023-02-09). Volcán Sakurajima entra en erupción en Kagoshima, Japón. telesurtv.net Enclavado en la prefectura de Kagoshima, el Sakurajima lanzó piedras a más de dos kilómetros de distancia, así como humo, lava y gases.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-09). Canciller venezolano revisa temas bilaterales con embajador de México. telesurtv.net En el encuentro también participó el embajador de Caracas en México, Francisco Arias Cárdenas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-09). Investigarán en Perú a mandos policiales por detenciones arbitrarias. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público también investigará la muerte del manifestante Víctor Santiesteban, golpeado en la cabeza por una granada lacrimógena el 28 de enero pasado.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-09). Sindicatos convocan nueva jornada de movilización en Francia. telesurtv.net Ante el examen del proyecto de ley en la Asamblea Nacional, la CFDT puntualizó que el Gobierno debe retirar su proyecto de ley sin esperar a que finalice el trámite parlamentario.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-09). China insta a EE.UU. levantar sanciones a Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net "Los devastadores terremotos, además de años de guerra y agitación, han dejado a Siria en una terrible crisis humanitaria", puntualizó Mao Ning.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-09). Rescatan a niños de los escombros tras terremoto en Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net Medios locales también constataron que el pequeño Arif Kaan, de solo tres años de edad fue trasladado al hospital junto a su padre en Türkiye.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-09). Rafael Correa rechaza llamado de Lasso a acuerdo nacional en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El exmandatario Correa le reiteró a Lasso que era parte del problema y no de la solución a la situación que vive el país.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-09). Asciende a más de 12.000 la cifra de muertos en Tàºrkiye y Siria por terremotos. telesurtv.net El presidente de Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, informó que ascendió a 9.057 la cifra de decesos y a 52.979 la de heridos.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-02-09). OMS alerta de brote de meningitis en Níger. telesurtv.net La OMS evalúa el riesgo que representa el actual brote de meningitis en Níger como alto a nivel nacional, moderado a nivel regional y bajo a nivel mundial.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-09). ONU solicita ayuda para evitar la hambruna en Somalia. telesurtv.net Con estos fondos, se espera ofrecer asistencia humanitaria a unos 7,6 millones de personas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-09). Unesco advierte sobre daños al patrimonio en Siria y Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net El ente internacional manifestó que dos sitios sufrieron daños y varios otros también podrían haber sido afectados.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-09). Denuncian más de 4. 0 detenciones arbitrarias en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Desde el inició del estado de excepción en el Salvador, organizaciones defensoras de Derechos Humanos han denunciado detenciones arbitrarias por las fuerzas policiales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-09). Anuncian toque de queda por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net La medida regirá a partir de este jueves en las regiones de Ñuble, Bíobío y la Araucanía que son las más afectadas por los incendios.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-09). Socorristas venezolanos llegan a Siria con ayuda humanitaria. telesurtv.net La delegación venezolana con ayuda humanitaria es la primera que llega directamente a Siria ya que el resto ha sido dirigida principalmente hacia Türkiye.

UAWD (2023-02-09). 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 (2023-02-09). Atlanta PD Releases Bodycam Footage from Deadly Jan. 18 Forest Raid. unicornriot.ninja

UUSF Forum (2023-02-09). 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

WorkWeek (2023-02-09). 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.

WSWS (2023-02-09). LAUSD workers hold strike authorization vote after years-long contract impasse. wsws.org A strike by school support workers could paralyze the country's second-largest school district, the latest show of force by educators in the United States.

WSWS (2023-02-09). US Navy attacked Nord Stream pipeline, says Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. wsws.org According to a report from Hersh published on Wednesday, the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany was carried out by the US Navy, in a mission planned before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-09). 4,000 teachers take part in warning strike in Berlin as mistrust of GEW trade union grows. wsws.org Due to the widespread indignation among teachers about the unsustainable conditions in the schools and the far too large classes, the GEW has already been forced eight times in recent months to hold similar protest actions.

WSWS (2023-02-09). International greetings at SGP anti-war rally in Berlin: "This rally is of enormous importance to workers in all countries." wsws.org Hundreds of workers and youth attended the main rally of the SGP in the party's campaign for the Berlin state elections. The SGP is the only party in Germany calling for an end to the US/NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Allegations of Adani Group corruption shake India's financial markets, Modi government. wsws.org Modi has a decades-long association with the rags-to riches oligarch Gautam Adani, whose wealth has grown exponentially since the BJP came to power in New Delhi in May 2014.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Lawyers for family of environmentalist killed by Atlanta police say the victim was shot at least 12 times. wsws.org Pointing to a police cover-up, family and lawyers for Manuel Esteban Paez Terán are demanding that video and audio footage obtained in the investigation into the January shooting be publicly released.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Massive release of toxins at Ohio train derailment site following "controlled release" wsws.org While officials evacuated people living within a one- and two-mile radius of the wreckage, people on social media are reporting being able to smell the chemicals 10 and 15 miles from the site of the crash.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Biden covers up plans for US shooting war against Russia in State of the Union address. wsws.org The central aim of Biden's State of the Union address was to conceal from the American people plans well under way to send US and NATO troops into direct military conflict with Russian forces, as the US-instigated war in Ukraine enters its second bloody year.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Indiana workers denounce fraudulent UAW run-off election. wsws.org In discussions outside factory gates, workers expressed deep opposition to the brazen violation of their rights and the "choice" in the election between two longtime union bureaucrats.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Australia: Sydney garbage collectors strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org Waste contractor Cleanaway is seeking to cut already low wages and slash overtime rates for inner Sydney rubbish collection workers.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Over ,000 Sri Lankan workers strike and protest against Wickremesinghe government's austerity measures. wsws.org Sri Lankan trade unions are attempting to dissipate rising mass anger against the government and its escalating social attacks through calling separate isolated actions and promoting illusions that the government can pressured to withdraw new income tax increases.

WSWS (2023-02-09). Socialist program needed to halt rate rise and cost-of-living crisis in Australia. wsws.org Tuesday's interest rate hike shows that the March 25 New South Wales state election will be held under conditions of an intensifying social and political crisis.

_____ (2023-02-09). Germany has made the decision to establish its own NATO. journal-neo.org Recent events have increased the European society's disdain for Washington's policies and the desire for independence from the United States due to the White House's paranoid ambition to rule the world, including Europe, and the European Union's deteriorating status as an economic annex of NATO under proxy management by the United States and Britain. In …

_____ (2023-02-09). The Great Game of Divisiveness Draws Nearer to the End. journal-neo.org From the most recent lunacy propagated by western "democracies," my recent suggestion that Washington wants to give half of Ukraine to Poland may have merit. But, news, the Germans have been blackmailed into sending some old Leopard tanks to Ukraine bears watching since this move will undoubtedly sever Russo-German ties for good. And the fact …

Ann Brown (2023-02-09). Who Is Dane Calloway? The Father Of 'Where Are The Slave Ships' Conspiracy. moguldom.com YouTuber Dane Calloway posts videos and has written a book about his doubts regarding the trans-Atlantic slave trade. He has discussed his conspiracy theory to such an extent he is regarded as the father of the "Where are the slave ships?" movement in which people question Africans being transported to the Americas as enslaved people …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). China Says It Was Smeared in Biden's State of the Union Address. news.antiwar.com The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday spoke out against President Biden's State of the Union Address, where he took aim at Beijing and said the "competition" with China should unite Americans. "China does not shy away or flinch from competition. However, we are opposed to defining the entire China-US relations by competition," Chinese Foreign Ministry …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-09). Zelensky Tells Macron and Scholz to Supply 'Game-Changing' Weapons. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, where he made a fresh pitch for fighter jets and other advanced weapons. "France and Germany have the potential to be game changers and that's how I see our talks today. The sooner we get heavy …

David Sirota (2023-02-09). Introducing our new podcast: 'Movies vs Capitalism'. mronline.org The Lever's new movie podcast launches.

Editor (2023-02-09). Resistance is continual in Nicaragua. mronline.org Roger McKenzie talks to U.S. writer Dan Kovalik about why the people of Nicaragua need our support in their battle to determine their own future…

Editor (2023-02-09). Fiery Ohio train wreck the result of "PSR" mronline.org Railroad Workers United (RWU) condemns the dangerous and historically unsafe practices by Class 1 rail carriers that resulted in this catastrophe that will impact the community of East Palestine Ohio for many years, if not forever.

Editor (2023-02-09). Lessons from the Teachers' Strikes. mronline.org In 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) went on strike. That marked the beginning of a wave of job actions that would reach West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arizona, Los Angeles, and other cities and states before returning to Chicago in 2019.

Lee Camp (2023-02-09). In Revolutionary Times, Are Art and Music Falling Short? With James Kennedy. mintpressnews.com Join "Behind The Headlines" host Lee Camp for a full hour interview with James Kennedy, a renowned Welsh singer, songwriter, and producer known for his political activism through music.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-09). Israel's War on Gaza: From Inhuman Weapon Experiments to Political Experiments on Palestinians. mintpressnews.com Though Israeli wars on Gaza are much riskier nowadays compared to the past, a cornered and embattled Netanyahu could still resort to such a scenario if he feels that it could salvage his embattled leadership.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-08). 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…

ru 18? vote! (2023-02-08). Help us to stop blockade on Syria immediately! EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED STILL! indybay.org There are heads under concrete need to be extracted immediately! | With mobile phone flashes and hand efforts. They are extracting people, children, infants and newborns under the rubble. Why? Because they don't have fuel for machines due to the blockade. This is a crime toward the humanity.. help us to stop this crime. Help us to stop blockade on Syria immediately!

Women's March, Working Families Power (2023-02-08). Tuesday 2/7: #AbortionRights: Text Party for WI Supreme Court Election – NO to Far Right Justices. indybay.org Online event…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-02-08). Sunday 2/19: Santa Cruz: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Avenue and Water Street, Santa Cruz…

Dan Bacher (2023-02-08). 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.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-08). 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…

LaborFest (2023-02-08). Friday 2/10: Put Musk On Autopilot To Mars! indybay.org At: Tesla Factory – 45500 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538…

Dave Id (2023-02-08). "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.

DLI (2023-02-08). Uncle Sam went ballistic over a balloon? indybay.org Last week, the volume of hot air spewed out by the Corporate media–magnifying even that from the Pentagon and State Dept.–was probably enough to fill 100X the size of the Chinese balloon! Notwithstanding the Chinese admission that it was a weather balloon blown off course, the US government response was nothing short of Cold War propaganda on steroids!

AS Art Gallery (2023-02-08). Wednesday 2/8: The Art of Protest. indybay.org AS Art Gallery | Terrace Level | César Chávez Student Center | San Francisco State University | 1650 Holloway Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94132…

APTP (2023-02-08). Saturday 2/4: Justice for Tyre Nichols: Community Skate Session and Healing Village. indybay.org Lil' Bobby Hutton Park | (1200-1248 16th St) | Oakland…

Amnesty International (2023-02-08). Monday 2/6: Leonard Peltier Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | Seventh St.

Catherine Crockett (2023-02-08). Friday 2/24: Marshall: Free Film Screening & Discussion. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…

for HUFF (2023-02-08). Follow-Up Protest Questions for Tuesday February 7th 11 AM. indybay.org

Revolution Books (2023-02-08). Friday 2/10: Carl Dix-Why Defunding Police &Abolishing Prisons UnderThis System Are Dangerous Illusions. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…

David Giesen (2023-02-08). Monday 2/6: Black History Month: "Now, about those 40 acres" & The Liberty Bell. indybay.org online video conference: meet.google.com/kch-cutp-vsh…

Dan Bacher (2023-02-08). Chevron doubles last year's profits as consumers are gouged at the gas pumps. indybay.org The news of Chevron's record profits and record oil and gas production in the U.S. comes as data from the Bureau of Land Management reveals that President Biden approved more oil and gas drilling permits in his first two years in office than former President Donald Trump.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-08). Big Oil spent over $34.2 million lobbying California officials in the 2021-22 session. indybay.org WSPA and Big Oil wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) creating alliances with labor unions; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) sponsoring awards ceremonies, including those for legislators and journalists.

Jon Edwards (2023-02-08). DeSantis' First Law Enforcement Appointee Perjury and Failure to Disclose homicide arrest. indybay.org DeSantis 2019 Broward County Sheriff Appointee Perjury Investigation and Homicide Arrest – failure to Disclose – Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-02-08). Sunday 2/19: San Francisco: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, across from SF Ferry Bldg.

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-08). Tuesday 2/28: Panel: Reparations Now! indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-08). Monday 2/27: Storytelling with Clara Kamunde. indybay.org Portola Branch Library | 380 Bacon St. | San Francisco, CA 94134…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-08). Saturday 2/25: Bayview Branch Library Open House. indybay.org Bayview Branch | 5075 3rd St. | San Francisco, CA 94124…

Juan Cole (2023-02-08). What the Pundits Get Wrong about Biden and SOTU: People are Confident in his Policies even if they Don't Think He is Charismatic. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The State of the Union address contained no surprises. Joe Biden's policies are by now a known quantity. It is remarkable, however, how much progress he made in implementing them in the first two years of his presidency. Those who saw the Republican Party become the party of "no" under …

Liz Theoharis (2023-02-08). Poverty amid Plenty: A World Fragmented by Inequality. juancole.com By Liz Theoharis | ( Tomdispatch.com) A few weeks ago, the world's power brokers — politicians, CEOs, millionaires, billionaires — met in Davos, the mountainous Swiss resort town, for the 2023 World Economic Forum. In an annual ritual that reads ever more like Orwellian farce, the global elite gathered — their private jets …

Salma Allam (2023-02-08). New York City protesters demand shutdown of immigration detention center. liberationnews.org "U.S. imperialism has caused the conditions for immigrants to leave their country and find shelter here," declared Rojas. "So they're not asking for anything that is not owed to them. They are asking for humanity and dignity!"

Liberation Staff (2023-02-08). PSL Editorial — State of the Union: Biden presents disaster as success. liberationnews.org Joe Biden's speechwriters had a difficult task tonight — how can the near-total failure of an administration to deliver on what it had promised be packaged as a rousing success story?>

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Consumer Health: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain. There's no specific test that can confirm vascular dementia. Instead, health care professionals make a judgment based on any medical history for stroke or disorders of the heart and blood vessels, and results of tests that can clarify the diagnosis. Symptoms Vascular dementia symptoms vary, depending on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity. February is American Heart Month. But what is heart disease? Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8E_NPCZCNdo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Check out chickpeas for year-round healthy eating. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you look to reboot your healthy eating after the holidays, check out chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas may not be as familiar as other legumes, like black beans and green peas. But golden, nutty chickpeas are nutrient powerhouses, budget-friendly and a versatile option for year-round healthy eating. Loaded with nutrients, naturally low in saturated fat Nearly three-quarters of Americans exceed the daily recommended amount of saturated fat, much of which comes from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Turmeric for healthier diet, pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement? Is it something I can add into my diet to feel better? ANSWER: Turmeric is becoming…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic to lead new radiotracer trial for detecting pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In an academic-industrial collaboration, Mayo Clinic is assessing in a clinical trial a new radiotracer in pancreatic cancer imaging. As part of the investigation, the new agent, 68Ga-Fibroblast-Activation-Protein-Inhibitors (FAPI)-46 (68Ga-FAPI-46), will be compared with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), which is the current standard-of-care radiotracer, in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of pancreatic cancer. "The research will focus on pancreatic cancer and evaluate whether this radiotracer does what it's supposed to do, and whether it…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Radon: The odorless, invisible threat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water — and it can get trapped inside your home, office or school. There's no known safe level of radon. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms of radon exposure as there are with carbon monoxide poisoning. What makes radon so dangerous Breathing high levels over time can lead to lung cancer. In fact, radon is a Class A carcinogen. It's the No….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aNmXH5WIzb0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 13) is in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Science Saturday: Mayo researchers streamline genetic testing in heart failure clinic, improve clinical care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in Genetics in Medicine, Mayo Clinic researchers streamlined genetic testing and counseling for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. "We showed that this practice intervention increased the uptake and yield of genetic testing and counseling in our Heart Failure Clinic," says Naveen Pereira, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study. "This may have…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking down different types of blood donations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. Becoming a donor is easy and can make a significant impact on your community. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, breaks down the different types of blood donations and how they help patients in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/oXRVHusvcMU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Death Toll From Syria Earthquake Rises to 711. telesurenglish.net The Syrian Ministry of Health reported Monday that the death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose to 711, while 1,431 people were injured in Latakia, Aleppo, Hama and Tartous regions. | However, the deputy minister of the agency, Ahmed Damiriya, clarified that the figure is preliminary, as there are still many missing and rubble to be removed where people may be trapped. | RELATED: | Damiriya also said that fo…

Editor (2023-02-08). Imperialism vs. the brazen balloon. workers.org Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a "brazen incursion." White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre called it "a clear violation of our sovereignty." Not to be outdone, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tweeted that "China's brazen disregard for U.S. sovereignty is a destabilizing action that must be addressed, and President Biden . . . |

Jim McMahan (2023-02-08). Black Reconstruction on Carolina's Gold Coast. workers.org The "Reconstruction Era" following the Civil War spanned 1865-1876; it was a brief period in which formerly enslaved Black people won some political, social and economic rights in the South. But the former slaveocracy regained state power and enforced economic and political oppression once again. The March to the Sea, . . . |

Lyn Neeley (2023-02-08). Portland: City workers walk off the job. workers.org As we go to press, the city employees won a new contract. Read more at workers.org More than 600 Portland city employees, working without a contract since June, walked off of their jobs Feb. 2, because the city refused to pay them wages they need to survive Portland's rising cost-of-living . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-08). Franceses protestan por tercer día contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Son un 71% los franceses los que aprueban el planteamiento de los manifestantes, un aumento de 5 puntos respecto a la jornada de acción del 19 de enero, de acuerdo a encuestas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-08). Centrales obreras peruanas convocan a movilización general. telesurtv.net La región Puno advirtió que no cesarán las protestas en su localidad y ahora anuncian que realizarán diversas manifestaciones de forma indefinida.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-08). Gremios de salud británicos insisten en diálogo con el Gobierno. telesurtv.net La sindicalista, Helen Whyley, dijo: "Nuestra huelga en diciembre ha sido claramente efectiva ya que el gobierno de Gales ha escuchado los problemas que enfrenta la enfermería en Gales".

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-08). Argentina registra menor tasa de mortalidad infantil de su historia. telesurtv.net En 2021, el país sudamericano registró 529.794 nacimientos y lamentó el fallecimiento de 4238 menores de un año.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-08). Gobierno de Colombia radica Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2022-2026. telesurtv.net Según el presidente Petro, la iniciativa surge a través de las propuestas realizadas por habitantes colombianos que participaron en 2.115 mesas temáticas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-08). Electorado ecuatoriano rechaza referéndum impulsado por Lasso. telesurtv.net Para el presidente de la Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador (Conaie), Leonidas Iza, el "No" en la consulta popular es el triunfo del pueblo.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-02-08). Naciones Unidas alerta sobre propagación de bacterias resistentes. telesurtv.net El peligro principal radica en que en el año 20 podrían producirse hasta 10 millones de fallecimientos anuales debido a este fenómeno.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-08). Bolivia alcanza récord histórico de exportaciones en 2022. telesurtv.net El director del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) expresó que ese resultado es "gracias a la coherencia de las políticas económicas aplicadas" por el Gobierno.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-08). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 en México por quinta semana. telesurtv.net Desde su informe epidemiológico, el ente mexicano refirió que "hasta el día de hoy se han confirmado 7.390.230 casos totales y 332.479 defunciones totales por Covid-19".

teleSUR, MA, JGN (2023-02-08). Granada conmemora aniversario de su independencia. telesurtv.net El sindicalista Eric Matthew Gairy lideró la fundación del Partido Laborista Granadino Unido y levantó la voz por la independencia de la isla.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-08). Presidente de EE.UU. pronuncia discurso del Estado de la Unión. telesurtv.net Biden reconoció que la inflación está bajando en el país, pero que no está ocurriendo lo suficientemente rápido.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-08). Primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas arriba a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Esta visita oficial es propicia para que las autoridades de ambos países revisen tareas de cooperación conjunta.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-08). Asciende a más de 5.400 cifra de muertos por terremotos en Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net El ministro de Salud detalló que en las provincias de Hatay y Kahramanmara≈ü se han notificado más de mil fallecidos.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-02-08). Continúan protestas en Francia contra la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net La Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) informó que al menos dos millones de personas desfilaron durante esta jornada.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Chile reporta más de 300 incendios forestales activos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno chileno avisa de altas temperaturas, que se extenderán desde la región de Coquimbo hasta La Araucanía.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Ecuador registra aumento del costo de la canasta básica familiar. telesurtv.net El precio de la Canasta Familiar Básica (CFB) compuesta por 75 productos, se ubicó en 764,71 dólares en enero de 2023.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a joven palestino en Nablus, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El joven fue asesinado por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes, a tiros que le dispararon en el rostro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Panamá recibe primer lote de vacunas bivalentes para uso pediátrico. telesurtv.net El Gobierno Nacional recibió un lote con 54.000 dosis que están destinadas a niños y niñas de cinco a 11 años.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-08). Venezuela y San Vicente y las Granadinas estrechan alianzas. telesurtv.net Los representantes gubernamentales se reunieron para concretar la agenda de trabajo y repasar las áreas de cooperación bilateral.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Arrestan a exjefe de operaciones de Policía Militar de Brasil. telesurtv.net El arresto integra la quinta fase de la operación "Lesa Patria" lanzada tras la aprobación del Supremo Tribunal Federal.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Gremios denuncian espionaje contra docentes en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Maestros en el Consejo Directivo Central afirmaron que no hay antecedentes similares desde el retorno a la democracia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Denuncian primer asesinato a firmante de este año en Colombia. telesurtv.net César Augusto Ruiz fue ultimado en el barrio Los Mangos de la ciudad de Cali por un grupo de sicarios que se transportaba en una moto.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Pedro Castillo ratifica necesidad de una Constituyente en Perú. telesurtv.net El exmandatario señaló que "cambiar la Constitución es el sentir del pueblo, salir del legado fujimorista".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Presidente turco declara estado de emergencia por tres meses tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado señaló que "proseguimos con las operaciones de búsqueda y rescate a un ritmo rápido".

teleSUR- jaa, JGN (2023-02-08). México triunfa y se afianza en la cima de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net El primer partido de la fecha trajo la tercera victoria puertorriqueña y el quinto descalabro cubano, con lo que se acabaron las posibilidades de clasificación para los Agricultores.

Workers World Party (2023-02-08). °Justicia para Tyre Nichols! °Abolición de la policía! workers.org Declaración del Partido Mundo Obrero Tyre Nichols, un hombre negro de 29 años y conductor de FedEx en Memphis, Tennessee, fue brutalmente golpeado por la policía de Memphis. Detenido a dos minutos de su casa el 7 de enero, recibió tal golpiza que sucumbió a sus heridas tres días después. . . . |

WSWS (2023-02-08). The bloody fingerprints of American imperialism are on the earthquake disaster in Syria and Turkey. wsws.org A major factor in the devastation now unfolding and which will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the coming weeks and months is the bloody intervention of US imperialism in the region over the last three decades.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Australian coronial inquest reveals Aboriginal death in custody due to horrific neglect and cruelty. wsws.org The inquest outlined in horrifying detail the chain of neglectful and cruel events that led to the death in custody of 37-year-old Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia and Memorial University in Newfoundland are both in their second week of strike action to demand pay raises to meet inflation.

WSWS (2023-02-08). The 65th annual Grammy Awards: A spectacle of self-absorption and self-delusion. wsws.org In far too many ways, this was another exhibition of cultural backwardness, wealth and social complacency inflicted on the US and global public.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Public anger grows as death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake rises. wsws.org The total official death toll in the two countries exceeds 7,000, with thousands of people still under rubble and millions more in dire conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Union bureaucracies try to block Spanish health care workers struggle. wsws.org Doctors, nurses and other health staff are taking action in regions across Spain against low wages, deteriorating working conditions and attacks on public health care.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Christoph Vandreier: "We unite workers across all borders in the fight against war" wsws.org The following speech was delivered by the lead candidate and chairman of the Socialist Equality Party (SGP), Christoph Vandreier, at the party's rally against the war in Ukraine on February 4 at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

WSWS (2023-02-08). US-backed provincial leader in Solomon Islands removed from office. wsws.org The no-confidence motion against Daniel Suidani is a blow to the US government, which has funnelled so-called aid money into the island of Malaita and extended political support to him to reward his vociferous anti-China stance.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Canada deploys surveillance plane over Haiti to lay groundwork for US-demanded military intervention. wsws.org Haiti, the Western hemisphere's most impoverished country, has been subject to a long series of catastrophic foreign occupations and interventions stretching back over a century, primarily led by American imperialism but also involving its Canadian ally.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Patient deaths on the rise due to health care understaffing. wsws.org A poll of 400 registered nurses living and working in Michigan has exposed the desperate working conditions in the health care system throughout the state that is leading to a dramatic rise in negative patient outcomes including an increase in the number of deaths due to understaffing.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Neo-Nazi couple arrested in plot to attack Baltimore-area substations. wsws.org Two neo-Nazis, including the founder of the Atomwaffen fascist terrorist group, Brandon Russell, are accused of conspiring to attack several energy facilities in Maryland in the hopes of causing a "cascading failure."

WSWS (2023-02-08). Australian pathology workers form rank-and-file safety committee. wsws.org "Our workplaces lack basic public health measures, including mask mandates and adequate ventilation, under conditions of the ongoing global pandemic."

WSWS (2023-02-08). NYU graduate student loses job, investigated "for anti-Semitism" after writing anti-Israel slogan on trash bag. wsws.org The actions by the New York University administration against Naye Idriss constitute a fundamental assault on democratic rights and set a dangerous precedent for the victimization and targeting of left-wing students and university employees.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Thousands of postal workers in Germany strike again for 15 percent pay rise. wsws.org In the face of low wages, increasing workloads, the enrichment of the Deutsche Post board and shareholders, billions being spent on war and rearmament, postal workers in Germany are showing a willingness to fight.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Johannes Stern: "The SGP's anti-war rally is in the tradition of Karl Liebknecht" wsws.org On February 4, the Socialist Equality Party held a rally against the war in Ukraine and the return of German militarism as part of its election campaign for the Berlin election at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. We publish here the opening remarks of Johannes Stern, who moderated the rally.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Thousands displaced by New Zealand floods. wsws.org More than 1,800 houses have been severely damaged following devastating floods in Auckland and surrounding areas.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Howard University awarded $90 million contract to conduct military research for the Pentagon. wsws.org Howard University's bid to become one of the Pentagon's higher education affiliates means it will be dedicated to the development of the US military's killing machines.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Millions of workers in France join third mass protest against pension cuts. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS denounced the role of the unions in demobilizing the struggle against Macron and the billions of euros of French arms deliveries to Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Former UAW presidential candidate Brian Keller promotes UAW bureaucrat Shawn Fain in fraudulent run-off vote. wsws.org Keller, who appealed to workers anger over the betrayals of the corrupt UAW apparatus, has now thrown his support to a long-time bureaucrat who directly participated in the sellout of autoworkers.

Ann Brown (2023-02-08). New Book 'Resistance Stories From Black History For Kids' Hits Shelves March 7. moguldom.com In January, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education banned the College Board's advanced African American Studies course from being taught in the state's public schools. The FDOE issued a statement that said the course was a violation of state law and lacked historical value. On Feb. 1, ironically the first …

Editor (2023-02-08). India replaces U.S. dollars with dirhams in Russian oil trade. mronline.org Citing four sources with knowledge of the matter, Reuters reports that Indian refiners and traders embarked on paying for most of their Russian oil purchased via Dubai-based traders in UAE dirhams instead of U.S. dollars.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). Sanctions imposed by U.S. and allies hamper relief and rescue work in earthquake-devastated Syria. mronline.org Over 5,000 people have been reported dead so far and thousands more injured in Turkey and Syria in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). State Department Approves $10 Billion HIMARS Rocket Sale to Poland. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress that it approved a potential $10 billion rocket launcher sale to Poland as the US's European allies continue to ramp up military spending. The deal includes 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), rocket launchers that the US has been providing Ukraine. The HIMARS are made by Lockheed …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). State of the Union: Biden Says Beating China Should 'Unite All of Us'. news.antiwar.com In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Biden took aim at China and said winning the "competition" with Beijing should "unite all of us." "Before I came to office, the story was about how the People's Republic of China was increasing its power and America was falling in the world. Not …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). Tokyo Says US Military Not Ready to Deploy New Missiles to Japan. news.antiwar.com The Japanese Defense Ministry told Stars and Stripes that the US is not ready to deploy a variety of new missiles to Japan. The comments came in response to a report in the Japanese newspaper Sankei that said the US was considering deploying medium-range, Tomahawk, and hypersonic missiles to Japan's southern island of Kyushu. The …

_____ (2023-02-08). 3.4 Million Adults in U.S. Were Displaced by Extreme Weather Last Year: Census Bureau Survey. popularresistance.org About 3.4 million adults in the U.S. (1.4% of the adult population) were displaced from their homes by extreme weather disasters in 2022, a new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals. | Those findings, based on the 68,500 responses to the Bureau's Jan. 4-16 Household Pulse Survey , are far higher than figures from the International Displacement Monitoring Centre, which estimates an average of 800,000 U.S. residents were displaced annually from 2008 through 2021, including the 1.7 million people the Centre estimates were displaced in 2017 when Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria all rocked the country.

_____ (2023-02-08). A Degrowth Housing Vision for Maine. popularresistance.org "Imagining a transformative housing path towards degrowth from the perspective of my house and my neighborhood in central Maine means making some assumptions about the general trajectory of humanity, and New England in particular, over the next few years and decades. Using a similar narrative style to Kim Stanley Robinson's novel The Ministry for the Future, or Ted Trainer's writings, I will do my best to write about what I know and what is plausible based on our current political climate and ecological reality. I will be somewhat optimistic in my vision so that I can highlight some changes that I would like to s…

_____ (2023-02-08). Growing Body of Research Suggests Offshore Oil's Methane Pollution Is Underestimated. popularresistance.org Over the course of several flights in 2021, they spotted frequent gas plumes from platforms, storage tanks, and pipelines offshore, leading the team to believe that the 151 platforms near the Louisiana coast had a much higher methane leak rate than what's been measured for onshore oil and gas production. | "I think the bottom line message in this study is there's a lot of emissions in the shallow waters that are currently unmeasured," said Riley Duren, the CEO of Carbon Mapper and coauthor of the nonprofit's 2022 study of offshore methane emissions.

_____ (2023-02-08). March 18: National March — Peace In Ukraine; Stop NATO. popularresistance.org Coinciding with the 20th anniversary weekend of the U.S.-invasion of Iraq, the ANSWER Coalition is 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 recent days informing…

_____ (2023-02-08). Mexican Auto Glass Workers Withstand Threats to Form Independent Union. popularresistance.org Workers who produce glass for automakers including Ford, Volkswagen, and Tesla at a big auto glass plant in Mexico are pushing for a new contract, after forming an independent union despite threats of violence from a powerful, employer-friendly union. | The factory, owned by the French multinational Saint Gobain, employs 1,900 workers. It's located in Cuautla, Morelos—the city in south-central Mexico where the revolutionary Emiliano Zapata is buried.

_____ (2023-02-08). Press Release: Fiery Ohio Train Wreck the Result of "PSR" popularresistance.org Railroad Workers United (RWU) condemns the dangerous and historically unsafe practices by Class 1 rail carriers that resulted in this catastrophe that will impact the community of East Palestine Ohio for many years, if not forever. The root causes of this wreck are the same ones that have been singled out repeatedly, associated with the hedge fund initiated operating model known as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). But risky practices, such as ever longer and heavier trains even precede PSR. The train that wrecked is a case in point, 9300 feet long, 18,000 tons. Other hallmarks of modern day railroading in…

_____ (2023-02-08). The Ukraine War in the Light of the UN Charter. popularresistance.org Above Photo: Visit of the UN Secretary General of Ukraine, 2017. UN Ukraine, CC BY 2.0 https:/ /creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The war in Ukraine did not start on 24 February 2022, but already in February 2014. The civilian population of the Donbas has endured continued shelling from Ukrainian forces since 2014, notwithstanding the …

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-08). Secular Group Demands Deion Sanders Stop 'Religious Exercises With Players' At University Of Colorado. newsone.com A secular group is demanding the University of Colorado censor "religious exercises" that new head football coach Deion Sanders may intend for the team. He has since received "training" and "guidance," Colorado said.

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-08). All The Ways Sandra Bland's Legacy Lives On. newsone.com The social media celebration of Sandra Bland's 36th birthday helped draw attention to all the ways her legacy lives on nearly eight years after her controversial in-custody jail death.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Douyin considers expanding pilot cities for group buying deliveries. ecns.cn ByteDance's Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, said that it is considering expanding the pilot cities for group buying deliveries, a move to further tap online business.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese rescue teams with search dogs, equipment head to Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Several Chinese rescue teams carrying search dogs and equipment headed for Tàºrkiye after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the country early Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). COVID-19 virus will not disappear completely: expert. ecns.cn The COVID-19 virus will not disappear completely, but follow a phased occurrence trend like the flu, Chinese experts have said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). HK's Lee promotes ties in Mideast visit. ecns.cn John Lee Ka-chiu and an HKSAR government and business delegation began their visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, after pushing ties with Saudi Arabia to a new level of collaboration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Quake death toll in Tàºrkiye, Syria crosses 6,000, with calls mounting to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquakes climbed to 5,434 in Tàºrkiye and 812 in Syria on Tuesday, while calls mounted to lift the U.S. sanctions on Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). AI chatbots push Big Tech into competitive dash. ecns.cn Open AI's ChatGPT — the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbot sensation — is sending Big Tech companies into frenzied competition to incorporate the service or roll out their own versions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Innovation brings wave of opportunity. ecns.cn Fishermen in the coastal city of Yueqing, Zhejiang province, are financially benefiting from ongoing changes to the city's marine equipment production, environmental protection and tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Forex reserves expected to remain at stable level. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves are expected to remain stable after increasing for the fourth straight month in January as the country's economic recovery gains traction, experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Overseas investors bullish on yuan assets. ecns.cn Bullish on China's head start in economic recovery in 2023, global investors are lining up for yuan-denominated assets.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Special local bonds rev up investment. ecns.cn The early and speedy issuance and allocation of this year's special local government bond quota will effectively boost infrastructure construction and help rev up economic recovery, particularly in the first quarter, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese rescue team arrives in Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn The 82-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Adana Airport at 4: 30 am local time (0130 GMT) on Wednesday after flying over 8,000 km on a chartered Air China plane.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Death toll tops 8,000 from earthquakes in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in Tàºrkiye and Syria has risen to 8,364, according to data released by authorities and rescuers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Domestic COVID drugs added to reimbursement list. ecns.cn The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday that all domestic COVID-19 medicines have been added to the national medical reimbursement list.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Exit and entry permit services optimized to cater to huge travel demand. ecns.cn The Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration Bureau announced on Wednesday that it has optimized online reservations for exit and entry permit services to meet the growing demands for outbound travel.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Cross-boundary students resume face-to-face classes in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Cross-boundary students were able to return to Hong Kong to resume face-to-face classes in phases starting Wednesday, with secondary school students being the first group to come back.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese homebuyers rush to clear mortgage loans. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese homebuyers have flocked to banks to prepay their mortgage loans recently and they have to wait three to five months to sign off on a repayment due to the rapid increase of applications.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA negotiations start first round consultations. ecns.cn The first round consultations of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) negotiations started on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Biden delivers State of the Union address to divided Congress amid sour public mood. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden is delivering his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night amid a sour public mood.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Average marriage age delayed to 30 in East China's cities. ecns.cn The data shows that the number of marriage registrations hit a new high in Hangzhou, while the average age of marriage has been pushed back to 30 in many cities.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Video of Thai taxi drivers watching 'The Knockout' goes viral, showing Chinese TV dramas' overseas popularity. ecns.cn A video of Thai tricycle taxi drivers watching Chinese TV series The Knockout has gone viral on social media, prompting discussion about the huge popularity of Chinese films and television series overseas.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). China has included all domestically developed, approved COVID-19 drugs into medical insurance scheme. ecns.cn China's medical products watchdog announced the inclusion of two more domestically developed COVID drugs into the country's medical insurance coverage on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese rescue team heads for Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A Chinese rescue team departed from Beijing for Tàºrkiye on a chartered plane on Tuesday afternoon to join earthquake relief efforts in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Craftsmen make butter sculptures to welcome Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Craftsmen make butter sculptures to greet the upcoming Losar, or Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 7, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). King Charles III stamps unveiled in UK. ecns.cn Britain's Royal Mail on Wednesday unveiled the first postage stamps featuring the image of King Charles III, following his ascension to the throne last September.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). China's 82-member rescue team arrives in Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn The 82-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Adana Airport to join earthquake relief efforts after flying over 8,000 km on a chartered Air China plane, Tàºrkiye, Feb. 8, 2023.

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Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-02-08). El Consejo Ejecutivo de la OMS se reunirá mientras continúan los brotes y se estancan los avances hacia la cobertura sanitaria universal. peoplesdispatch.org La 152 ™ reunión del Consejo Ejecutivo de la OMS se celebrará del 30 de enero al 7 de febrero, con un orden del día que incluye los avances hacia la Cobertura Sanitaria Universal, el acceso equitativo a diagnósticos y terapias, la nutrición y más.

Shannon Dawson (2023-02-08). The Police 'Murder' Of Tyre Nichols: A Timeline Of Events. newsone.com Source: Twitter / Twitter | The Memphis City Council discussed several public safety proposals and departmental reforms with the city's police chief and fire chief on Feb 7. The long-awaited discussion came nearly a month after the council released the horrific police beating and arrest video of 29-year-old According to CNN, the meeting was conducted by the council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The unit assessed 11 proposals including an "ordinance to establish a procedure for an independent revie…

Staff (2023-02-08). President Maduro Receives Ralph Gonsalves at Miraflores. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-08). Venezuela & Latin American Stand in Solidarity with Tàºrkiye & Syria Following Earthquakes (+SAR Teams). orinocotribune.com This Monday, the governments of Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and Argentina lamented the devastating earthquakes that hit Tàºrkiye and Syria, causing thousands of deaths and the destruction of an immense number of buildings and infrastructure. | Venezuela conveyed its condolences to Tàºrkiye and Syria, "expressing its solidarity with the families of the victims and raising its prayers for the speedy recovery of the many injured," according to a statement issued by the government: | The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its pain for the strong earthquake, of magnitu…

Staff (2023-02-08). Supporters of Palestine confront war criminal Netanyahu's visit in Paris. samidoun.net From 2 to 5 February 2023, Israeli war criminal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was hosted in Paris by the French government. On this occasion, he met French President Emmanuel Macron as well as figures from the business sector and representatives of organizations that aim to fight the growing movement to boycott Israel in France. Faced with …

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-08). Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán's Family Seeks Transparency in Police Killing. unicornriot.ninja

Unity, Struggle (2023-02-08). Building the Movement to Stop Cop City: Three Theories of Victory in Atlanta. itsgoingdown.org An analysis from Unity and Struggle about the path forward for the movement to Stop Cop City. 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…

IGD Worldwide (2023-02-08). Joint declaration from Turkish anarchists: Let's build solidarity and the struggle against this order. itsgoingdown.org | The following is syndicated from
| On February 6, anarchists from different cities issued a joint declaration on the aftermath of the earthquake. Here is their full statement as published on the social media account Sandıkta Çözülmez (Unsolvable at the ballot box): | Let's build solidarity and the struggle against this order | On February 6, we were shaken by two earthquakes, one at 4: 17 a.m. in Pazarc…

_____ (2023-02-08). On the matter of North Korean spies in South Korea. journal-neo.org The conservatives' offensive against the opposition is partly carried out under the slogans of searching for pro-Pyongyang NGOs and North Korean spies, and in this regard here's a digest of the most famous espionage scandals of recent years. An underground activist network or another crackdown on unions? Recall, back on August 6, 2021, four activists …

_____ (2023-02-08). Western Missionaries in Mongolia: Faith Today, Socio-Political Agenda Tomorrow. journal-neo.org In the 1990s, Mongolia created a new legal basis for the activities of foreign religious organizations: The law allowed free missionary and religious education activities of foreign organizations in the country. This step was not simply a decision to ensure genuine religious freedom for the citizens of a democratic state. It was a decision made …

_____ (2023-02-08). Why the US seeks War with China by 2025. journal-neo.org In recent weeks there has been a build-up of talk regarding a US war with China. Not because of any actual provocation from Beijing, but instead because of a collective resignation to its supposed inevitability. This is best illustrated by comments made by US Air Force General Michael Minihan. In TIME Magazine's article, "U.S. General's …

scorinoco (2023-02-08). Neo-Compradors: The Leftist Foot Soldiers of Imperialism. orinocotribune.com By Sammy Ismail Feb 2, 2023 | A review of James Petras' NGOs: In The Service of Imperialism. | NGOs: In The Service of Imperialism by James Petras scientifically unpacks imperialism in contemporary communities of the global south. Prompted by the premise that capitalism, and by extension imperialism, is constantly evolving in an effort to perpetuate itself. James Petras takes neo-compradors as the unit of analysis for his study of imperialism. | The purpose of studies like this is a profound frustration with contemporary leftist discourse which has distorted Scientific Socialism, under the pretext of modern…

scorinoco (2023-02-08). West's Selective Humanitarianism: Syria Earthquake Falls on Deaf Ears. orinocotribune.com The devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria and the suffering of the two nations that are still struggling to search the survivors as the death toll is rising by the hour shocked the whole world. | In these defining moments and amid this humanitarian catastrophe, it was expected that all political rifts and rivalries would be pushed aside for a short while at least, mainly because the destructive event has directly affected civilians. | The international community, along with its organizations and institutions, should have declared a moment of "silence" to help facilitate access to basic needs and suppl…

Staff (2023-02-08). Syria: Illegal Sanctions Exacerbate Suffering of Those Affected by Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com On Monday, February 6, Syria condemned the negative impact of illegal sanctions against the country, which increase the suffering of those affected by the recent earthquake. "The impacts of unilateral sanctions increase the suffering," said Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs Faisal al-Miqdad, quoted by the official Syrian news agency SANA. The earthquake has killed more than one thousand people in Syria. | Speaking at a meeting with representatives of organizations and offices of the United Nations (UN) and non-governmental entities in Damascus, the minister addressed the measures taken by the government and the…

Victoria Torres (2023-02-08). Venezuela Coordinates Emergency Assistance for Syria. orinocotribune.com On Monday, February 6, after the devastation and material damage in Syria caused by a strong earthquake, Venezuelan Minister for Foreign Relations Yván Gil met with the Syrian Ambassador in Caracas, Kenan Zaher Al Deen, to coordinate support that the Venezuelan government will provide Syria. This is also within the context of the illegal US and European sanctions that the Syrian people still face amid the foreign occupation of their country. | President Nicolás Maduro instructed to "provide all the support available to help this sister nation. Let the Syrian people count on our total solidarity!" Yván Gil wrote o…

Victor Castellanos (2023-02-08). President Pedro Castillo: 'I Did Not Want to Obey the Power Groups'. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, February 7, From the moment of his irregular arrest, protests began in Peru. More than 60 deaths have occurred due to the repression ordered by Boluarte, pl…

Staff (2023-02-08). Venezuela & Latin America Stand in Solidarity with Tàºrkiye & Syria Following Earthquakes (+SAR Teams). orinocotribune.com This Monday, the governments of Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and Argentina lamented the devastating earthquakes that hit Tàºrkiye and Syria, causing thousands of deaths and the destruction of an immense number of buildings and infrastructure. | Venezuela conveyed its condolences to Tàºrkiye and Syria, "expressing its solidarity with the families of the victims and raising its prayers for the speedy recovery of the many injured," according to a statement issued by the government: | The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its pain for the strong earthquake, of magnitu…

Peter Certo (2023-02-08). In OtherWords: February 8, 2023. otherwords.org Yesterday, President Biden gave a surprisingly fiery, populist State of the Union address. | This week in OtherWords, Karen Dolan highlights Rebekah Entralgo zeroes in on one idea in particular: the billionaire minimum tax, which would ensure that America's wealthiest people aren't paying lower tax rates than secretaries o…

Rebekah Entralgo (2023-02-08). Biden Is Right: You Shouldn't Pay a Higher Tax Rate Than Billionaires. otherwords.org In his third State of the Union address, President Joe Biden renewed his call for a billionaire minimum income tax, demanding Congress take action on a broken tax system that rewards wealth over work. | "Pass my proposal for a billionaire minimum tax," Biden proclaimed. "Because no billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than a school teacher or a firefighter." | Since the pandemic began in March 2020, U.S. billionaire wealth has

Karen Dolan (2023-02-08). Biden Presented a Bold Agenda. Can He Back It Up? otherwords.org President Joe Biden took full advantage of his State of the Union address to celebrate his administration's victories for hard-working U.S. families and set the tone for progress and possibility for the next two years. | While the country is still suffering from high but easing inflation and the effects of a brutal pandemic, Biden has still presided over historic investments in children and families, climate, health care, and infrastructure. | He's created

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-02-08). The GOP's Culture Wars Would Be Laughable If They Weren't Deadly. otherwords.org

Khalil Bendib (2023-02-08). Cartoon: The Far Right Cancels Ilhan Omar. otherwords.org

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-02-08). Separatist Somaliland troops continue shelling Las Anod city, killing hundreds. peoplesdispatch.org The attack on Las Anod, the epicenter of unionist protests, began at the conclusion of the conference declaring the Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn (SSC) region a part of Somalia…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). The people of France continue to denounce pension reform. peoplesdispatch.org Around 2 million people took part in mobilizations held in over 2 locations across France on February 7 even as the parliament was debating the deeply unpopular pension reform…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). UN mission revives consultation among parties in Libya for holding delayed national elections. peoplesdispatch.org UNSMIL head Abdoulaye Bathily has been meeting with Libya's rival political and military leaders in order to find a consensus on holding elections, with emphasis on the expulsion of all foreign mercenaries from the war-torn country…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). Daily Round-up | Western sanctions hampering earthquake relief in Syria & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stores of sanctions hampering earthquake relief in Syria, the recent Ecuadorian elections, NHS workers continuing their strikes, and a Kenyan court allowing Meta to be sued…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). Danish working class opposes government's bid to abolish public holiday to raise money for arms. peoplesdispatch.org The government's decision to add an extra working day is part of its plan to raise an extra 3 billion kroner (USD 0.43 billion) for the rearmament of the country…

_____ (2023-02-08). Memphis Police Chief Trained With Israel Security Forces. popularresistance.org The death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers last month once again ignited outrage over the violent, militarized nature of U.S. law enforcement and placed scrutiny on police departments' bloated budgets . | Among the objections to policing that are being revived are criticisms of a controversial series of trainings and exchange programs for U.S. police in Israel. Scores of American law enforcement leaders have attended the programs, where they learned from Israeli police and security forces known for systemically abusing the human rights of Palestinians. | Some of the Memphis Poli…

_____ (2023-02-08). Hersh: 'How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline'. popularresistance.org The story that Hersh tells seems incomplete and not researched as deeply as possible. I bet that his sources know more than that. | But it still fits with the tale I had constructed from open data a day after the pipeline was destroyed: | While the Baltops 22 maneuver already took place in June and July of this year the U.S. Sixth Fleet left the Baltic Sea only a few days ago (in German, my translation): | Big Fleet Group From U.S. Navy Passes [German island passage] Fehmanbelt | On Wednesday morning the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, escorted by the Landing Ships USS Arlington and USS Gunston Hall, was e…

_____ (2023-02-08). Fiery Ohio Train Wreck The Result Of 'Precision Scheduling Railroading'. popularresistance.org Railroad Workers United (RWU) condemns the dangerous and historically unsafe practices by Class 1 rail carriers that resulted in this catastrophe that will impact the community of East Palestine Ohio for many years, if not forever. The root causes of this wreck are the same ones that have been singled out repeatedly, associated with the hedge fund initiated operating model known as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). But risky practices, such as ever longer and heavier trains even precede PSR. The train that wrecked is a case in point, 9300 feet long, 18,000 tons. Other hallmarks of modern day railroading in…

_____ (2023-02-08). $340 Million Anti-Labor Consulting Industry Is Behind Union-Busting. popularresistance.org The remarkable spikes in union activity over the last few years have given many on the left cause for hope: could we be on the precipice of a resurgent, newly galvanized U.S. labor movement? In the first three quarters of 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) documented a 53 percent increase in organizing petitions — including startling wins by new, independent unions at Starbucks, Amazon, Trader Joe's, and numerous others, across many sectors. There's a widespread sense that a qualitative shift has taken place. | That said — despite the perceptible increase in agitation — on quantitat…

_____ (2023-02-08). Auto Glass Workers Withstand Threats To Form Independent Union. popularresistance.org Workers who produce glass for automakers including Ford, Volkswagen, and Tesla at a big auto glass plant in Mexico are pushing for a new contract, after forming an independent union despite threats of violence from a powerful, employer-friendly union. | The factory, owned by the French multinational Saint Gobain, employs 1,900 workers. It's located in Cuautla, Morelos—the city in south-central Mexico where the revolutionary Emiliano Zapata is buried. | Last September, workers there voted to join the new Independent Union of Free and Democratic Workers of Saint-Gobain Mexico and leave a union affiliated with…

_____ (2023-02-08). 3.4 Million Adults In US Were Displaced By Extreme Weather Last Year. popularresistance.org About 3.4 million adults in the U.S. (1.4% of the adult population) were displaced from their homes by extreme weather disasters in 2022, a new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals. | Those findings, based on the 68,500 responses to the Bureau's Jan. 4-16 Household Pulse Survey , are far higher than figures from the International Displacement Monitoring Centre, which estimates an average of 800,000 U.S. residents were displaced annually from 2008 through 2021, including the 1.7 million people the Centre estimates were displaced in 2017 when Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria all rocked the country. | About h…

_____ (2023-02-08). Research Suggests Offshore Oil's Methane Pollution Is Underestimated. popularresistance.org Flying 10,000 feet above the Gulf of Mexico, in a plane outfitted with infrared imaging equipment, researchers could see methane gas bubbling under water, likely from an undetected pipeline leak. | Over the course of several flights in 2021, they spotted frequent gas plumes from platforms, storage tanks, and pipelines offshore, leading the team to believe that the 151 platforms near the Louisiana coast had a much higher methane leak rate than what's been measured for onshore oil and gas production. | "I think the bottom line message in this study is there's a lot of emissions in the shallow waters that are curren…

Hank Kalet (2023-02-08). Adjuncts: the Gig Workers of Higher Education. progressive.org Adjuncts like me (I teach journalism) struggle to earn enough to cover our bills, including health insurance.

Mike Ervin (2023-02-08). Smart Ass Cripple: The Right to Get Stoned (and Other Things) Online. progressive.org New federal lawsuit Rasheta Bunting v. Housing Works Cannabis demonstrates how inaccessible websites can be just as limiting as inaccessible buildings.

Ryan Black (2023-02-08). The NLRB Ruled In Favor Of Amazon Union Organizers. What's Next? progressivehub.net MAXIMILLIAN ALVAREZ | THE REAL NEWS…

SAM (2023-02-08). Post-Roe, Red States Look To Further Curtail Abortion Access. progressivehub.net MEGAN ROSE | PROPUBLICA…

Ryan Black (2023-02-08). New START Noncompliance Highlights Need For Nuclear Abolition. progressivehub.net ARIANA SMITH | INDEPTHNEWS…

SAM (2023-02-08). Are Leftists And Labor Finally Winning In Los Angeles? progressivehub.net ABE ASHER | JACOBIN…

_____ (2023-02-08). Madonna Faces Old Age, Flinches. strategic-culture.org All the money and fame in the world could not stop her from destroying her face out of fear of aging | By Jon FRAZIER | The other night on Twitter, somebody posted a photo above, and asked if anybody knew who it was. I did not. Then somebody answered, "Madonna." | It's true! | Remember Madonna? She used to be a thing. Then when she was no longer a thing because she quit making music people wanted to listen to, she turned herself into a dirty old lady. And now, at 64, she's gone down the Michael Jackson route of turning herself into a plastic surgery cautionary tale. | This is how she looked in her "Vogue" video f…

_____ (2023-02-08). Quake Delivers Earth-Shattering Blow to U.S.-Led NATO Hypocrisy. strategic-culture.org When a real-world emergency happens, all of NATO's pious and self-regarding talk implodes in a pile of dust. | A 7.8. magnitude earthquake hits Europe's southern neighbors Tàºrkiye and Syria — and the NATO alliance does next to nothing in response. What sort of security organization is that? | Rather, it seems to be too busy trying to start World War Three by undertaking an unprecedented mobilization of resources and equipment in Ukraine against Russia. A mobilization that is completely unwarranted and indeed is an audacious gaslighting charade played on the Western public. | The United States-led Nort…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-02-08). French Unions Stage Third Day of General Strikes Against Pension Reform. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-02-08). Israel Deepens Support for Ukraine Despite Claims of Balancing Its Relations with Russia. globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-02-08). A Small Town Supports Wounded Warriors. americanthinker.com Sometimes veterans and their families need care and support long after they leave active duty.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Can Donald Trump Win in 2024 America? americanthinker.com The importance of the Republicans nominating an accomplished conservative candidate that can win the general election in 2024 America is paramount.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Celebrating Black History Month with A Song. americanthinker.com It is time to finally acknowledge that the Uncle Remus stories told in "Song of the South" represent a cache of insightful, heart-warming African-originated literature.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). In the Aftermath of Balloongate, Now What? americanthinker.com China's Xi Jinping stands as the world's strongest leader now…

americanthinker (2023-02-08). We Can 'Fix' The Climate Without Destroying Our World. americanthinker.com There are simple land stewardship remedies that will not only balance our environment but can also stop unhealthy flood and drought cycles.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). A Good Samaritan from Alabama secretly paid for people's prescriptions for a decade. americanthinker.com The old Alabama farmer's selflessless begat many other acts of selflessness after it was learned of after his death.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Biden's phony talk about 'the talk' at the SOTU. americanthinker.com President Corn Pop says he never gave Hunter Biden 'the talk.' Well, no…

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Boycott despicable Disney. americanthinker.com Every decent American should fight by withdrawing any support for anything Disney.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Disturbing possibilities to explain the Chinese balloon. americanthinker.com How could a Chinese foreign object enter U.S. national airspace undetected and unannounced?>

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Fedora: Think opera, not cute little hat. americanthinker.com A surprise hit on New York's opera schedule.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Female student melts down over picture of engineers as males. americanthinker.com The Instagram photo was captioned, "This is what an #engineer looks like"…which was intolerable.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). No 'yeah yeah yeah' in Cuba. americanthinker.com They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile.

americanthinker (2023-02-08). Social Security, checks, and Rube Goldberg. americanthinker.com Why can't a program with a $2.8 trillion reserve pay benefits on time?>

americanthinker (2023-02-08). The unbearable lightness of Joe Biden. americanthinker.com Joe Biden has been awarded the keys to our current Hell, and Washington, D.C. has presented the honor.

amnesty (2023-02-08). Palestinian lives in peril as Israel reinforces apartheid. amnesty.org Israeli authorities must dismantle the system of apartheid which is causing so much suffering and bloodshed.

Andrés Kogan Valderrama (2023-02-08). øEl fin de la constitución fujimorista en Perú? globalizacion.ca A dos meses de que el congreso de Perú destituyera al presidente Pedro Castillo, luego que este hiciera un autogolpe fallido, hemos sido testigos de grandes movilizaciones populares en todo el país contra el gobierno de acto de Dina Boluarte,…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-08). Ballooning Paranoia: The China Threat Hits the Skies. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Hysteria over balloons is a strange thing. Hot air balloons made their appearance during the Napoleonic era, where they served as delivery weapons for bombs and undertook surveillance tasks. High altitude balloons were also used by, of all powers, the United States during the 19 s, for reasons of gathering intelligence, though these were shot down by the irritated Soviets. Somehow, the US imperium and its noisy choristers have managed to get worked up over a solitary C…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-08). Military Situation In Donbass On February 8, 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; | Russian forces cut the road to Bakhmut near Ivanivske; | 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 Avdiivka; | Clas…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-08). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On February 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-08). Military Situation In Syria On February 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 8, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Latakia region in the past 24 hours; | More than 2,600 people were killed and more than 3, 0 were injured as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 9,000 people were killed and more than 11,000 were injured as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials. | MORE ON THE…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-08). The U.S. Government's Attempt to Control Russia and China, Replace U.N. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by The U.S. Government is ratcheting up its attempt to control Russia and China and to impose America's undefined "rules-based international order" to replace the U.N.'s existing, and far more clearly defined, international laws (which are produced not by any one nation, but instead by all member-nations of the U.N. and in accord with the structure…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-08). Top EU Diplomat Says Ban On Russian Media Protects "Freedom Of Expression" southfront.org Click to see full-size imageAccording to Borrell, Moscow is manipulating information and using the press as a weapon, which is why the ban is necessary. | Written by It seems increasingly clear that the EU's main commitment is not to defend its own liberal values, such as democracy and freedom, but to attack Russia by all possible means. On February 7, Josep Borr…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). GLSDB Munitions May Have Been Already Delivered To Ukraine: Official. southfront.org The GLSDB system. Source: Saab Group | The United States may have already delivered Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine, Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the We Are Together with Russia public movement, said on February 8. | The GLSDB was developed by American Boeing and Swedish Saab Group. The system combines the 129-kilogram GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), which is guided by a GPS-aided inertial navigation system, with the M26 227 mm rocket motor. It has a range of up…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). In Video: Russian LMUR Missile Hits Ukrainian Position With Pinpoint Accuracy. southfront.org The LMUR missile. © Dmitry Litovkin/TASS | Russian attack helicopters continue to target Ukrainian military positions across the frontline in the special military operation zone with the advanced Lightweight Multifunction Missile (LMUR), also known as the Izdeliye 305. | On February 8, a video documenting a recent strike with LMUR missile on a position near the settlement of Kam'yans'ke in the Zaporozhye region surfaced online. The missile hit the position, a large hangar, with pinpoint accuracy…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). Iran's Quds Force Commander Visits Quake-Hit Aleppo In Syria (Video). southfront.org Iran's Quds Force commander, Brigade General Esmail Qaani, in Syria's Aleppo. Via Twitter. | On February 8, Iran's Quds Force commander, Brigade General Esmail Qaani, paid a surprise visit to the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, which was badly hit by the recent earthquake. | Footage from the disaster-struck city showed the Iranian commander inspecting aid work at one of the shelters which were set up for people who were displaced by the earthquake. | Qaani succeeded former Quds For…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). Russia Fine-Tuned 'Tor' Air Defense Systems To Intercept HIMARS Rockets. southfront.org Tor anti-aircraft missile system. Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS | The Izhevsk-based Kupol Electro-Mechanical Plant, a subsidiary of Russian air defense manufacturer Almaz-Antey, has fine-tuned the Tor air defense system to effectively intercept precision-guided rockets fired by American-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), the company's Deputy Chief Designer for Repair and Upgrading Ilya Rykov said on February 8. "The targets that we began to work on, never encountered before and had no possibility to…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). Russia Increased Production Of Guided Krasnopol Shells That Can Destroy Western Tanks. southfront.org The 2K25 Krasnopol artillery weapon system. | The Russian military industrial complex increased last year the production of 2K25 Krasnopol precision-guided artillery shells which can destroy Western main battle tanks, The Krasnopol can be fired by most 152 mm or 155 mm artillery guns. The round is guided by semi-active laser and ha…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). Turkish Army Fires At Kurdish Forces In Northern Syria Amid Humanitarian Operations. southfront.org Turkish forces are seen at Mount Barsaya in northeast of Afrin, January 28, 2018 / Khalil Ashawi / Reuters | On February 8, four fighters of the Manbij Military Council, a faction of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), were wounded in an attack by the Turkish military, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The London-based monitoring group said that the fighters were wounded when the Turkish military targeted a military position of the SDF near the village of Tukhar, to the east of Manbi…

Anonymous669 (2023-02-08). UK To Train Ukrainian Pilots, Supply Long-Range Weapons To Kiev. southfront.org A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 flies past the audience during the 2019 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, England, July 20, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Zima) | The United Kingdom will train Ukrainian fighter pilots and provide long-range weapons to Kiev forces, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement on February 8, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on a visit."I am proud that today we will expand that training from soldiers to…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-08). Most Lucrative Business Flourishing In War-Torn Ukraine. southfront.org |

April M. Short (2023-02-08). Connecting with nature is a path to finding joy in life. nationofchange.org An interview with the creator of the short film "Ode to Joy," which celebrates connection with nature as a portal to deeper connection with self and each other.

Ashley Belanger (2023-02-08). Creation of Largest US Lithium Mine Draws Closer Despite Protest Over Land Use. globalresearch.ca

Ashley Curtin (2023-02-08). Single-use plastic production on the rise in 2021 despite environmental impact, new report finds. nationofchange.org "We need a fundamentally different approach, that turns the tap off on new plastic production."

Brian Berletic (2023-02-08). IN-DEPTH: Chinese-Russian History with Mark Sleboda & Carl Zha. thealtworld.com Historian and podcaster Carl Zha and international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda join the New Atlas again, this time to talk about Russian-Chinese history and whether or not there is any historical basis for the West's current desire to see a new "Sino-Soviet" split.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-08). US Surrounds China with War Machinery While Freaking Out About Balloons. globalresearch.ca

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2023-02-08). BP scales back climate targets as profits more than double. nationofchange.org BP now plans to increase its oil and gas production over the next seven years.

Daniel J. Lohrmann (2023-02-08). From Progress to Bans: How Close Are Human Microchip Implants? globalresearch.ca

David Cavendish (2023-02-08). U.S. and Chinese governments present contrasting visions on future of international relations. peoplesworld.org In recent weeks, the United States announced that it was shipping 31 Abrams battle tanks worth $400 million to Ukraine. That came only several weeks after Washington agreed to supply $1 billion in arms sales to Qatar, a country in the Persian Gulf and the site of the recent World Cup soccer matches. There's really …

David Cronin (2023-02-08). Internal paper shows EU is easily seduced by Israel. electronicintifada.net Diplomat eager to display solidarity with Palestinians has admitted that his hands are tied.

David Sirota (2023-02-08). Rail Companies Blocked Safety Rules Before Ohio Derailment. levernews.com

Drago Bosnic (2023-02-08). Another Absurd US Media Statement: China Has More ICBMs Than America. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2023-02-08). Seymour Hersh: How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-08). Nostalgia for the Cuban Missile Crisis. scheerpost.com By Roger Harris / CounterPunch Sixty years ago, a crowd of us young people anxiously massed around a black-and-white TV in my college student union building. The US and the USSR were in an existential standoff. The US had deployed ballistic nuclear missiles in Turkey. When the Soviets responded by placing missiles in Cuba, the …

Editor (2023-02-08). Patrick Lawrence: No, Joey, It Still Isn't Morning in America. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost O.K., you have a speech of 7,000—odd words to deliver to Congress. It ought to run about an hour as these things go. But you have nothing to say. Call Joe Biden. He certainly got the job done Tuesday evening. But I am confused as to our 46th …

Editor (2023-02-08). Patrick Lawrence: The Press Reckoning on Russiagate. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-08). [Rewind] David Harris on Whatever Happened to Americans' Moral Compass. scheerpost.com

Edward Curtin (2023-02-08). Prediction of a Disenchanted World "Inside the Iron Cage" globalresearch.ca

Eloy Osvaldo Proaño (2023-02-08). La remoción de Lasso asoma en el horizonte político ecuatoriano. globalizacion.ca Unos minutos después de que el banquero presidente Guillermo Lasso reconociera la respuesta mayoritaria que dijo 'NO' al referéndum que él propuso y convocara a los demás partidos políticos a promover un gran acuerdo nacional, el expresidente Rafael Correa rechazó…

Eric A. Gordon (2023-02-08). 'Home Front' probes race, gender and sexuality in post—World War II era. peoplesworld.org BURBANK, Calif. — It's VJ Night, August 14, 1945, the end of World War II as victory over Japan is declared. Throngs massed to celebrate. In New York City's Times Square, photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt captured the image of a U.S. Navy sailor embracing and kissing a total stranger, a dental assistant in her white uniform. …

Eric Nepomuceno (2023-02-08). Con cada escándalo, Bolsonaro se hunde más y más. globalizacion.ca Jair Bolsonaro, el expresidente ultraderechista, sigue lejos de Brasil, refugiado en Orlando, Florida. Expirado el visado oficial con que ingresó en Estados Unidos el pasado 30 de diciembre, solicitó uno nuevo, de turista, que le permitirá, cuando le sea concedido,…

Florence CGTN (2023-02-08). Is hybrid the future of work? america.cgtn.com While last year company executives pushed for a mass return to the office that never really materialized amid what was dubbed the Great Resignation, 2023 might usher in a new era of concessions, despite signs of a labor market that is starting to cool, …

Francisco Aviles Pino (2023-02-08). Los Angeles Is Changing How We Think of Latino Political Power (OPINION). latinorebels.com Given the recent controversy surrounding Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council, it is important that we differentiate between Latino representation and Latino political power and define what each one means given the persistent issues facing the city and county.

Frank Cappello (2023-02-08). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: The Gettys And The Whistleblower. levernews.com Read the full story: | Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all paid posts. | Already have an account? |

Frank Cappello (2023-02-08). üéß LEVER TIME: Meet Alaska's First Democratic Rep. In Almost Years (w/ Rep. Mary Peltola). levernews.com In the new episode of our weekly podcast Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with freshman Rep.

Global Research News (2023-02-08). Selected Articles: How the Super-Rich Destroy Our Minds. globalresearch.ca By The tools they use to pursue this war against the citizens of the Earth are technology, propaganda and disinformation campaigns, threats against individuals who display leadership skills …

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-02-08). Cuba y el Grupo 77 + China: por un mundo mejor. globalizacion.ca Resulta sumamente importante que Cuba, la pequeña isla del Caribe que ha sabido defender su independencia y soberanía sin claudicar frente al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero más largo de la historia impuesto por las administraciones estadounidenses, presida a partir…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-08). Imperial marks the launch of the Physical Activity & Sport Strategy. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched its Physical Activity & Sport Strategy, outlining its plan to empower students and staff to prioritise their physical wellbeing.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-08). Sustainable computer memory, AI for autophagy and more: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.

Jeferson Miola (2023-02-08). Brasil: La política del Banco Central es la continuación del 8 de enero a través del terrorismo económico. globalizacion.ca Las tasas de interés estratosféricas del Banco Central provocan un desajuste permanente de las finanzas públicas y un desequilibrio fiscal crónico. Son, por tanto, un factor relevante de retraso y estancamiento del país. | El aumento del gasto del Tesoro en…

Jeremy Loffredo (2023-02-08). Más explotación y ganancias para las mineras: las promesas de EEUU a àÅfrica. thegrayzone.com Este artículo fue traducido por Misión Verdad Acuerdos recientes entre el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Tony Blinken, y jefes de Estado africanos prometen ganancias sorprendentes para las multinacionales mineras estadounidenses y menos protección para los obreros africanos que "trabajan arduamente en condiciones inhumanas" para impulsar la revolución digital. La Cumbre de Líderes de àÅfrica llevada a cabo durante diciembre pasado en Washington proporciona una plataforma para que la administración Biden avance con su agenda oculta por todo el continente africano. Con …

Jessica Buxbaum (2023-02-08). As Israel Pushes to Annex the Jordan Valley, Is the Threat Already Here? mintpressnews.com Annexation of the Jordan Valley, which makes up approximately 30% of the occupied West Bank, is back on the agenda with the return of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing extremist coalition.

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-08). Tales from the ward: Why we must defend and extend the public hospital system. greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy writes about how a recent hospital stay has underlined why we need to fight to defend and extend the priceless public hospital system.

Jim Spellman (2023-02-08). China-U.S. cooperation on climate change. america.cgtn.com The U.S. and China are the world's two biggest economies. Many experts say It's essential that the two countries work together to address climate issues. Check out some progress that China and the U.S. have made in the cooperation on climate and the environment …

Jim Spellman (2023-02-08). U.S. winter COVID surge declines. america.cgtn.com COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all falling in the U.S., a potential sign that the worst of the winter surge may have passed. But the pandemic is far from over.

Jinsella (2023-02-08). The £1BN-Plus Deals: The Arms Trade is Enmeshed in Britain's Universities. globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Cook (2023-02-08). Russia-Ukraine war 2.0: First Tanks, Then F16s… Where Does this End? globalresearch.ca

Kate Smurthwaite (2023-02-08). Video: Kate Smurthwaite on Humanity's Last Hope. greenleft.org.au British comedian Kate Smurthwaite discusses the power of comedy as a force for good, with Alex Bainbridge.

KATIE (2023-02-08). Mayor of Barcelona suspends all institutional ties with Israel. bdsmovement.net

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-02-08). Pope Francis Scratches the Surface of Africa's Ethnic Rivalries, Political Corruption. globalresearch.ca

Lee Camp (2023-02-08). Canada Is Part of The US War Machine, with Pitasanna Shanmugathas. mintpressnews.com Lee Camp speaks to filmmaker and peace activist Pitasanna Shanmugathas about Canada's sordid colonial past and its modern role as a purveyor of US foreign policy.

Liz Theoharis (2023-02-08). Poverty Amid Plenty. A World Fragmented by Inequality. globalresearch.ca

Lowkey (2023-02-08). Farha: The Netflix Film the Israeli Government Fears, with Darin Sallam. mintpressnews.com Join Lowkey for a special episode with Darin J. Sallam, creator of the Netflix film "Farha". Sallam and Lowkey discuss the Israeli government's efforts to silence the film, which tells the true story of a Palestinian girl's fight for survival during the Nakba.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-08). Vietnam Sees a Shared Future with China. asia-pacificresearch.com

Marcos Salgado (2023-02-08). Diálogo en Venezuela en el congelador, a la espera de señales del Norte. globalizacion.ca El vocero del Gobierno venezolano para el diálogo político, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo que las conversaciones con la oposición local aliada al Gobierno de EE. UU., están condicionadas a Washington cumpla con el acuerdo firmado en noviembre, de liberar unos recursos…

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-08). The US Continues Escalating in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2023-02-08). Biden faces down Republican fascists at State of the Union. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In his State of the Union message to the Congress and the people Tuesday night, President Joe Biden faced many of the same fascist Republican lawmakers in the chamber who had backed an attempted coup to prevent him from taking office in January 2021. Sitting in back of him as he delivered his second State …

Matthew Cunningham-Cook (2023-02-08). At This Jersey Factory, Pension-Backed Private Equity Takes On Union Workers. levernews.com

Michael Nevradakis (2023-02-08). Higher Infant Mortality Rates Linked to Higher Number of Vaccine Doses, New Study Confirms. globalresearch.ca

Monet Bailey (2023-02-08). 23% of lunch meal deals exceed recommend calorie guidelines. healtheuropa.com Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that 23% of different lunch meal deals exceeded calorie guidelines. Most supermarkets and high street stores offer famous lunch meal deals, which include a main, snack and drink. However, many of these deals exceed the 600-calorie recommendation for lunch as per government guidelines. To generate awareness of …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-08). New digital mental health tech for children recommended by NICE. healtheuropa.com Four digital mental health technologies have been recommended for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety or low mood symptoms will shortly have access to four new digital mental health technologies. The guided self-help digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-08). Putting an end to exploitative baby formula milk marketing. healtheuropa.com In The Lancet 2023 Series on Breastfeeding, researchers review exploitative baby formula milk marketing practices by industry leaders. Fewer than half of infants globally are breastfed as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), and baby formula milk sales are steadily rising despite formula not offering the same nutrition, health and development benefits as breastfeeding. To …

Nadda Osman (2023-02-08). Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Historic Mosques and Ancient Landmarks Reduced to Rubble. globalresearch.ca

NatureServe (2023-02-08). Over One-third of Biodiversity in the United States Is at Risk of Disappearing. globalresearch.ca

Niko Leka (2023-02-08). Thalia Anthony: 'Colonialism continues in Alice Springs'. greenleft.org.au In a recent address, Professor Thalia Anthony discussed colonisation through a Marxist framework, including the ongoing impacts on First Nations people in Alice Springs. Niko Leka reports.

nursesunions (2023-02-08). Fix nursing shortages to fix healthcare. nursesunions.ca Action to support nurses and protect the patients they care for must be top priority in health agreements.

Pascal Najadi (2023-02-08). Pfizer COVID/Vaxx Campaign is a Fraud: Criminal Charges against President of Switzerland. globalresearch.ca

Paul Haeder (2023-02-08). Is It a Monkey Wrench or C4, or Some Form of War? dissidentvoice.org The insanity of America just never slips, as the men and women who have done an amazing bunch of PSYOPS on the American public since, oh, hell, before Randoph Hearst' and Pulitzer's Yellow Journalism, are coming at us like gangbusters. The military wars being plotted now, the economic wars of old and present, the war …

Paul Haeder (2023-02-08). V-Day is not Just a Valentine for your Sweetheart! dissidentvoice.org Note: This piece has been sent to the local newspaper, Newport News Times, which is not a shadow of a shadow at once a week hard copy. Imagine that, no? Death of newspapers because? Social Media? Internet? No more readers? Bad management? Gutting of newspapers for stock holders? What the heck? Valentines Day, for me, …

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). U.S./Western Sanctions On Syria Hamper Relief-and-Rescue Work After Earthquake. towardfreedom.org About 11,000 people have been reported dead in Turkey and Syria, and thousands more are injured, after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit on February 6. Peoples Dispatch reports.

Prof. Jules Dufour (2023-02-08). The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases (2001-2005). globalresearch.ca The Global Deployment of US Military Personnel…

Rian Overy (2023-02-08). A new, highly accurate prostate cancer test has been developed. healtheuropa.com Researchers have developed a new prostate cancer test, which can detect the disease more accurately than current methods. Research showed that the prostate cancer test EpiSwitch (PSE) is 94% accurate, which is higher than the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test which is currently used. Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) say that the …

Rian Overy (2023-02-08). Online therapy is effective in treating Tourette's syndrome and chronic tics. healtheuropa.com Online behavioural therapy is an effective and safe way to treat children with Tourette's syndrome or chronic tic disorder, according to new research. The Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics (ORBIT) trial was funded by the NIHR and led by researchers from the University of Nottingham. The study assessed online therapy programmes for nine to …

Rian Overy (2023-02-08). Pregnancy complications can lead to heart disease in later life. healtheuropa.com Researchers from Lund University have found that the narrowing of the blood vessels in the heart is more common in women previously affected by pregnancy complications. It is well understood that certain pregnancy complications can increase the risk of heart disease. However, the relationship between arteriosclerosis and pregnancy has not been subject to a large-scale study. …

Richard Saville (2023-02-08). Spreading anti-communist hot air: Washington's balloon warfare against the USSR. peoplesworld.org LONDON—On Feb. 3, 1956, astonished residents in the U.K. towns of Lewisham, Pinner, and Farnborough were greeted with the news that several U.S. propaganda balloons had crash-landed locally. Appearing in the local press and the publication World News, the report brought the Cold War to Britons' very doorsteps, quite literally. This was not the first …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-08). Strategic Partnership: Britain grooms Georgia for new war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 7, 2023 A meeting with British government experts was held in the Ministry of Defense Representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are visiting Georgia. The British government delegation in the field of defense and security was hosted by the First Deputy Minister of Defense of Georgia. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-08). We are already at war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com We are already at war with Russia Never-ending escalation will result in catastrophe FULL ARTICLE Now and then, even the most seasoned politician happens to slip up and accidently speak the truth. This is what occurred during a recent debate at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, when the German Foreign Minister Annalena …

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-08). Ukraine Tests Chemical Weapon On Russians & Broken COVID Jab Vial Causes Ocular Erosion/Rashes. 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 (2/8/23). 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

Scott Ritter (2023-02-08). Truth About Tanks: How NATO Lied Its Way to Disaster in Ukraine. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

Sean Callebs (2023-02-08). The Heat: Turkiye and Syria Earthquake. america.cgtn.com Heartbreak in Turkiye and Syria after a powerful earthquake and multiple aftershocks devastate the region. Rescue teams are digging through flattened buildings in search of survivors. A massive rescue operation is underway across southeast Turkiye and northern Syria, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks …

Special to People's World (2023-02-08). Peoples World provides links that list progressive candidates in Feb. 28 police precinct board elections. peoplesworld.org Chicago voters have the historic opportunity to assert democratic accountability over the Chicago police department in the upcoming Feb. 28 municipal elections when they elect local representatives to deal with policing issues in the city's police precincts. Under a groundbreaking ordinance passed by the City Council in 2021, voters can elect 3-person District Councils in …

splcenter (2023-02-08). 'Sacred Ground': Effort to preserve historic Black Florida community wins key victory. splcenter.org

Staff (2023-02-08). Audio: What Is Talk World Radio? Discussion on KZFR. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-08). Barcelona suspends twinning with Tel Aviv and all institutional relationships with Israel. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the popular movement and the people of Barcelona on the occasion of the Mayor of Barcelona's announcement that all institutional relations with Israeli apartheid, including the Catalan capital's twinning with Tel Aviv, will be suspended. We praise Mayor Ada Colau for taking this important step forward, a step that …

Staff (2023-02-08). The labour and social struggle in France, confronting the pension cuts: Palestine is present! samidoun.net Throughout the cities and towns of France, mass mobilizations, one-day general strikes and ongoing labour actions have mobilized tens and hundreds of thousands to take to the streets to defend labour rights against the pension "reform" plan that aims to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 and increase the number of years a …

Staff (2023-02-08). From Brazil to Peru, the far right is on the move in Latin America. therealnews.com Between former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo being removed from office and Jair Bolsonaro's far-right supporters in Brazil storming the halls of government in a January 6-style coup attempt, the pitched battle for political power in Latin American states is intensifying more with each passing day. What is driving these insurgent rightwing movements across the continent? …

Staff (2023-02-08). AOC Skewers GOP for Jeering at Basic Public Health and Education Proposals. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has condemned the incessant GOP heckling during President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, saying that Republicans' behavior is indicative of the party's current extremism. Republicans continually shouted and jeered during Biden's speech as he addressed issues like taxing the rich or the GOP's plans to go after Medicare and Social… |

Staff (2023-02-08). Biden Uses State of the Union to Double Down on Failed Idea of Police Reforms. truthout.org In a State of the Union speech predictably marked by half the chamber applauding the president and the other half of the chamber sullenly disapproving (along with some outright expressions of rancor from far right congress people), President Joe Biden earned one of the few bipartisan standing ovations after stating his support for the police. "I know most cops are good, decent people. |

Staff (2023-02-08). Biden's SOTU Climate Rhetoric Isn't Enough: He Must End Drilling, Activists Say. truthout.org President Joe Biden said during his State of the Union address Tuesday that the climate crisis is an "existential threat" and political leaders have an obligation to confront it. Seconds later, the president briefly deviated from his prepared remarks to add, "We're still going to need oil and gas for a while" — prompting applause from Republican lawmakers. To climate advocates… |

Staff (2023-02-08). Critics Slam Business-Backed Bill to Expand Child Labor in Iowa. truthout.org Labor advocates on Tuesday decried a business-backed bill introduced by Republican state lawmakers in Iowa that would roll back child labor laws so that teens as young as 14 could work in previously prohibited jobs including mining, logging, and animal slaughtering — a proposal one union president called dangerous and "just crazy." Senate File 167, introduced by state Sen. Jason Schultz (R-6)… |

Staff (2023-02-08). From Taxing the Rich to Defending Social Security, Will Biden Deliver? truthout.org From Taxing the Rich to Defending Social Security, Will Biden Deliver? Three months ago, if I'd had to guess what President Biden would be speaking about in his February 2023 State of the Union address, I would have anticipated that he would be facing a much larger GOP majority in Congress; that he would be on the defensive about soaring inflation; and that he would try to sidestep any discussion… |

Staff (2023-02-08). Nebraska Dem Offers Amendment to Absurd Drag Show Ban: Ban Kids From Church, Too. truthout.org A Nebraska Democrat has showcased the absurdity of a bill that bars children from attending drag performances by proposing an amendment to the bill that would forbid children from attending religious services and events. LB371, introduced by state Sen. Dave Murman (R), forbids children from viewing drag performances of any kind. Under the bill, establishments would be fined up to $10,000… |

Staff (2023-02-08). We Can't Just Let Blinken Give Israeli Apartheid the US Stamp of Approval. truthout.org On his recent visit to Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the U.S.'s "ironclad" support for the Israeli state, which recently voted in the most fascist, anti-Palestinian, far right government in its history. In a stunning display of doublespeak, Blinken said: It does seem true that the relationship between Israel and U.S. is rooted in "shared values," as Blinken suggests… |

Staff (2023-02-08). Biden Calls for a Pathway for DREAMers and Further Border Militarization in SOTU. truthout.org President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address Tuesday, touting his administration's achievements and laying out his plans for the next two years under a divided Congress, including on immigration, the economy, the climate crisis and more. We speak with Democratic Congressmember Delia Ramirez, who delivered a response to Tuesday's speech on behalf of the Working Families Party… |

Staff (2023-02-08). Boluarte Says She Will Continue To Govern Pending Elections. telesurenglish.net The President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, said that as long as the Congress does not agree to early elections, she will continue to govern to "solve the problems that we are called upon to solve as a Government." | RELATED: | Amidst a severe social and political crisis in Peru since last December 7 following the removal of former president Pedro Castillo (2021-2022), the Congress has refused to bring forward the general elections…

Susan Price (2023-02-08). Struggling for climate action, solidarity and ecosocialism in Malaysia. greenleft.org.au Malaysian socialist Soh Sook Hwa, addressing the recent Socialist Alliance national conference, talked about the need for action and solidarity to confront the climate crisis. Susan Price reports.

teleSUR (2023-02-08). 8.3 Million People Require Humanitarian Aid in Somalia: OCHA. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that over 8.3 million people require humanitarian assistance in Somalia where significant segments of the population are on the brink of famine. | RELATED: | In the absence of adequate funding and enhanced capacity, famine is projected between April and June in the three population groups including Baidoa and Burhakaba rural districts as…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Biden's State of Union: Ukraine Has Become a Test For The US. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, President Joe Biden delivered the "State of the Union" address amid an international context that places the United States on the verge of an economic recession, a possibility that will surely affect his re-election chances. Below are the highlights of his speech to Congress. | RELATED: | Tax equity returns to the scene.: | During his speech, Biden again brought to light the issue of the "Billionaire Minimum Inc…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Blast Kills 2 Officers, 6 Soldiers in Southern Yemen. telesurenglish.net At least two senior officers of Yemen's government forces were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Yemen's southern province of Abyan on Tuesday. | RELATED: | The blast occurred in Al Bouqaira village in Mudiyah district of the province of Abyan, injuring six soldiers. Elements of the Yemen-based al-Qaida branch attached the explosive under the officers' vehicle and detonated it with a remote-cont…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Death Toll Rises to 12,391 in Tàºrkiye Earthquake. telesurenglish.net Another newspaper, Hurriyet, said the number of injured had risen to about 63,000. | On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reported at least 9,057 dead and nearly 53,000 injured. | RELATED: | A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck several provinces in southeastern Tàºrkiye and northwestern Syria on February 6. The tremors were also felt in Lebanon, Israel and other countries in the Middle East. | Since then…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Fire-Fighting Brigades From Mexico and Colombia Arrive in Chile. telesurenglish.net The Mexican contingent of the National Forestry Commission, with experience in dealing with this type of emergency in Central America and Canada, will be assigned to the region of La Araucanía. | This group brings to 300 the number of experts sent by the Government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador to Chile to deal with this catastrophe, which left 24 dead, about two thousand injured and more than 1, 0 houses burned. | RELATED: | Also in the last few hours, a carg…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). French Unions Plan 5th Day of Protests Against Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net The CGT, France's largest union, is planning a new day of nationwide demonstrations against the government's planned pension reform on Feb. 16. | The announcement came on the heels of Tuesday's general mobilization, which brought together an estimated 757,000 people to demand that the government drop its reform plans. | RELATED: | On Tuesday, striking public sector workers also disrupted the country's transport, electricity and local…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). "Hero" Sniffer Dogs Help Search for Survivors in Tàºrkiye. telesurenglish.net

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Mexico Qualifies For 2023 Caribbean Baseball Series Semifinals. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Mexican team to the 2023 Caribbean Baseball Series "Gran Caracas" qualified for the tournament's semifinals after defeating the Panamanian team by 2-1. | RELATED: | Before starting the match, held at La Guaira stadium in Venezuela, both teams held a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. | Players Reinaldo Rodriguez (Mexico) and Johnny Yussef (Panama) scored the first two poin…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Microb Resistance To Drugs May Cause 10 Million Deaths By 20. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that up to 10 million people could die annually by 20 because of the resistance that microorganisms have developed to antimicrobial drugs. | RELATED: | "Antimicrobials save lives, but their use has to be measured. The more exposed microbes are to pharmaceuticals, the more likely they are to adapt to them," stated Leticia Carvalho, head of the UNE…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). NATO Must Not Be Part of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Olaf Scholz. telesurenglish.net

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Peruvian Youth Raise Their Music Against State Terrorism. telesurenglish.net Hip hop, rock, reggae, and punk songs are accompanying the protests that thousands of Peruvians maintain firmly against President Dina Boluarte. | RELATED: | Displaying unprecedented creativity, Peruvian youth have composed songs that reflect the discontent of those who raise their voices against the political class, economic elites, structural racism, and State terrorism. | "This democracy is no longer democracy. Dina, m…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). President Maduro Proposes Consolidating CELAC Tech Initiatives. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who currently holds the pro tempore presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). | RELATED: | "It is always pleasant to receive the visit of our great friend Gonsalves," Maduro said, adding that the Prime Minister and he will review a cooperation agenda to strengthen their count…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Seymour Hersh Unveils the 'Mystery' of the Nord Stream Pipeline. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Seymour Hersh, one of the world's leading investigative journalists, published an article revealing one of the most recent "mysteries" of the geopolitical games that the United States sponsors abroad. | RELATED: | Hersh presents valuable information for understanding the characteristics of Washington's covert operations. His article is reproduced below: | How America Took Out The North Stream Pipe…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Syria Calls on Intl. Community To Help in Quake's Aftermath. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Syrian Health Minister Hasan Muhammad al-Ghabash called on the international community to support the country following last Monday's devastating earthquakes. | RELATED: | "My message here is from the site of the event to all the countries of the world to provide whatever can be provided in terms of equipment and aid to Syria," al-Ghabash said from Aleppo. | According to state news agency SANA, the Syrian provinces of Alep…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Tàºrkiye & Syria: the Death Toll From Earthquakes Exceeds 11,200. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the death toll from Monday's powerful earthquakes topped 11,200, including 8,574 in Tàºrkiye and 2,662 in Syria. Authorities also reported nearly 55,000 people injured. | RELATED: | "Here, at the epicenter of the earthquake that hit ten provinces, I can say that for now there are 8,574 dead and 49,133 injured," President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a visit to the city of Kahramanmaras. | "We will start removing…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). US-China Trade Hits Record Despite Decoupling Rhetoric. telesurenglish.net Newly released U.S. official data showed that goods trade between the United States and China hit a record US$690.6 billion in 2022, indicating robust trade growth amid bilateral tensions and decoupling rhetoric. | RELATED: | The U.S. Commerce Department data, which are not adjusted for inflation, showed that goods exports to China increased by US$2.4 billion to US$153.8 billion and imports increased by US$31.8 bill…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Venezuela Sends 52 Rescuers to Tàºrkiye and Syria. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday morning, Venezuela sent 52 specialists to Tàºrkiye and Syria to collaborate in rescue actions in the areas affected by the earthquakes. | RELATED: | They are firefighters and members of the Civil Protection and the Simon Bolivar Humanitarian Task Force. Accompanied by six rescue dogs, the specialists departed on a Conviasa airline plane, which was also transporting 22 tons of humanitarian ai…

The Associated Press (2023-02-08). At Least 12 Confirmed Dead After Mudslides in Peru. latinorebels.com Residents of five small gold-mining villages in southern Peru's Arequipa region struggled to salvage belongings Tuesday after landslides caused by strong rains killed at least 12 people and dragged mud, water and rocks that turned precarious homes and other buildings into rubble.

thecommunists (2023-02-08). Cuban president: 'We must strengthen the integration of Our America'. thecommunists.org The following speech was delivered by Cuban president Miguel-Diaz Canel to the seventh summit of heads of state and government of the Community of Latin-American and Caribbean States (Celac) on 24 January 2023. ***** Dear President Alberto Fernández Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government and other heads of delegation Dear Latin-American and Caribbean friends …

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2023-02-08). New Cold War Propaganda: About China's Spy Balloon and the US Spy Planes That Have Violated the Airspace of Sovereign Nations. globalresearch.ca

Tom Conway (2023-02-08). United Steelworkers leader: Republicans want to kill Social Security. peoplesworld.org Cliff Carlton was the 10th of 11 children and one of three still living at home when his father, a coal miner, died unexpectedly at 67. Only his dad's Social Security benefits, along with vegetables from the family's small farm in southwestern Virginia, kept the household afloat during the lean years that followed. That battle …

Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau (2023-02-08). Wealthy Countries and their Political and Business Leaders Are Not Serious About Ending Hunger. actionaidusa.org When global hunger was estimated to be 792 million people back in the year 2000, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) wrote in the 2000 State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI) report: "In a world of unprecedented wealth, these levels of need are disgraceful." Ten years later, in the 2010 SOFI…

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-08). Dakota 38+2 Run Commemorates Hanging of Dakota Ancestors. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2023-02-08). Can Egypt really mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan? unitedworldint.com Since the beginning of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Egypt has taken a neutral position, in light of its strong relations with the two countries. Therefore, its diplomacy was constantly keen to stress the need to end the dispute peacefully and find political solutions. This position prompted then-Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, in September 2020, …

unitedEditor (2023-02-08). Now is the Spring of our discontent. unitedworldint.com By Odile Mojon, Paris / France Is France experiencing a "mass strike" in the image of what Rosa Luxemburg spoke about? First of all, it should be remembered that beyond France, other European countries (England, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain) are affected, or have recently been affected, by major strike movements, for similar reasons. These are …

Whitney Webb (2023-02-08). Whitney Webb | What is the World Economic Forum? thealtworld.com The World Economic Forum (WEF) plays a significant role in guiding international developments in the interests of the business community. They invite the most powerful people in the world to an annual conference in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss their dreams of the future. These are dreams where the powerful stay powerful, and the underclasses continue to toil and suffer. | Even when they invite a dissenting voice such as climate activist Greta Thunberg, or historian Rutger Bregman, their criticisms are heavily publicized without changing the core of WEF's mission — to solidify corporate control over the go…

WSWS (2023-02-08). Aid to earthquake victims requires the immediate lifting of US sanctions against Syria. wsws.org A major factor in the devastation now unfolding and which will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the coming weeks and months is the bloody intervention of US imperialism in the region over the last three decades.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Communication Workers Union cancels strike action, bowing to Royal Mail legal threat. wsws.org Yet again a technicality is used to override workers' right to strike, further exposing the draconian nature of government anti-strike legislation which the CWU does not challenge.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Left Party leader speaks out in favour of arms deliveries to Ukraine. wsws.org As the German government and other leading NATO members continue to escalate the proxy war in Ukraine, Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan seeks to conceal this war policy with phrases about "negotiations" and "diplomacy".

WSWS (2023-02-08). Intact hominid skull found in China offers insights into human evolution. wsws.org The most complete skull of Homo Erectus found in the east Asian region could well shed light on the complex evolutionary history of human beings.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Bournemouth nurse speaks on Britain's NHS strike. wsws.org Dannielle Gillingham spoke to World Socialist Web Site reporters during the February 6-7 strike by hundreds of thousands of National Health Service nurses and ambulance workers—the largest strike in the NHS since its foundation 75 years ago.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Ukraine's Zelensky visits London, Paris to push for NATO fighter planes. wsws.org Meetings with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, King Charles III, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and a speech before the UK Parliament were used to promote NATO's continuing escalation toward a Third World War.

Yadullah Shahibzadeh (2023-02-08). Intellectuals and the Imperialist Affairs. dissidentvoice.org From time to time, academics, and journalists from the Global South, express their disappointment with what they call Western progressive intellectuals. These "progressive intellectuals" are accused of criticizing the imperialist policies of their governments and the propagandist nature of the mainstream media in general terms while relying on the same misinformation and disinformation that the …

Yves Engler (2023-02-08). Devil is in the Details of "Holocaust Education" dissidentvoice.org As a general principle "education" about racism and the horrors a vile ideology has inflicted upon the world is a good thing and should be encouraged. But as is the case with many things the devil is in details. This is especially true of history. For example, over many decades children were taught that Scottish …

Ann Brown (2023-02-08). 7 Things To Know About Scientist Walter S. McAfee, Who Had A Breakthrough That Launched The Space Age. moguldom.com Black-American scientist and astronomer Walter Samuel McAfee participated in the world's first lunar radar echo experiments. In essence, he helped launch the Space Age. A mathematical physicist who worked for many decades at Fort Monmouth in the United States Army Communications-Electronics Command, Dr. McAfee also lectured in atomic and nuclear physics and solid state electronics …

Ann Brown (2023-02-08). Michael Jackson Estate Exploring Sale Of % Of Publishing Catalog For $800-$900 Million. moguldom.com The estate of music icon Michael Jackson is looking to unload half of his massive music catalog for more than $800 million. Jackson's recorded-music catalog is considered one of the most lucrative in history. His 1982 "Thriller" album, for example, was the first album to be certified 30-times platinum, making it one of the two …

Ben Norton (2023-02-08). US blew up Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany, journalist Seymour Hersh reports. geopoliticaleconomy.com Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh reported the US government destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines that delivered Russian gas to Germany. The Biden administration approved the CIA operation, which used explosives and Navy divers, with help from NATO member Norway.

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-08). White Republicans Create Rogue Court System To Judge, Police Blackest City In America. newsone.com Source: halbergman / Getty | White supremacy is in full effect in Mississippi politics. | MORE: On Tuesday, the majority white Mississippi House voted on a bill that would create a separate court system to judge and police the residents of Jackson, the Blackest city in America. If

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-08). Civil Rights Leaders Demand Action In Response To President Biden's State Of The Union. newsone.com

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-08). Cop Texting 'Female Acquaintance' Graphic Tyre Nichols Photo Renews 'Rumor' That Attack Was Personal. newsone.com The revelation that a Memphis cop texted a "female acquaintance" with a graphic photo of Tyre Nichols has revived a debunked "rumor" that the beating was personal.

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-08). The Only Photos That Matter Of LeBron James Breaking NBA's All-Time Scoring Record. newsone.com LeBron James shoots his record-breaking shot as he breaks Hall of Fame and former Los Angeles Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record in the second half of an NBA basketball game against Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 7, 2023. | Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty | The annals of Black History Month gained a brand new entry on Tuesday night when Los Angeles Lakers star

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-08). The Price Of Wholesale Eggs Suddenly Falls 62% After Public Criticism And Attention. moguldom.com High inflation and a bird flu outbreak of historic proportions combined to drive up the price of eggs, a grocery store staple for most families, by more than 100 percent in 2022, prompting criticism from consumers and accusations of price gouging. There may be some relief in sight, but it's not a sure thing, Greg …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). Rep. McCaul Plans Taiwan Visit This Spring, McCarthy Later. news.antiwar.com Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said he plans to lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to Taiwan this spring despite the risk of provoking China. "I think it's important to show China that we support Taiwan as a deterrence. I think it's important to do that," McCaul said …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). Russia Looking for Answers After Report Says Biden Blew Up Nord Stream. news.antiwar.com Russia is looking for answers from Washington after a report from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh said the US blew up the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that connect Russia and Germany. "The White House must now comment on all these facts," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on Telegram in response to the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). UK Says It Will Train Ukrainian Pilots on Fighter Jets After Zelensky Visit. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the UK on Wednesday, marking his first trip to the country since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and pleaded for London to provide Kyiv with fighter jets in a speech to the British parliament. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears ready to oblige Zelensky's request and asked his defense minister, Ben …

Editor (2023-02-08). A masterpiece of Socialist Realism. mronline.org BRUNI DE LA MOTTE recommends a classic of East German literature that gives a human face to difficult political choices.

Editor (2023-02-08). Facebook protects Nazis to protect Ukraine proxy war. mronline.org Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on January 19 that the company no longer considers Ukraine's Azov Regiment to be a "dangerous organization."

Ian T. Adams, Justin Nix, Scott M. Mourtgos (2023-02-08). Are Memphis Police Recruitment, Resignations And Retirements Really To Blame For Cops' Misconduct? newsone.com The effect of staff shortages and the experience levels of the officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death should form part of the investigation of the Memphis Police Department.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-08). How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline. libya360.wordpress.com Seymour Hersh "Biden's decision to sabotage the pipelines came after more than nine months of highly secret back and forth debate inside Washington's national security community . . ." The New York Times called it a "mystery," but the United States executed a covert sea operation that was kept secret—until now NORD STREAM The U.S….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-08). United States's Pursuit of Imperial Military Base in Northern Somalia Fuels Brutal War. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdulahi Sketch Map of British Somaliland (Image: University of Illinois) The history of European colonialism and the endless U.S. desire for a military presence strengthen a Somalia secessionist movement and warfare that most people in that country do not want. One outcome of the Somali Republic's political collapse in 1991 was the secessionist Somali National Movement (SNM)…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-08). Why the Rage Against the War Machine Rally is #AntiWarSoWhite. libya360.wordpress.com Jacqueline Luqman Leftists, especially the Black left, do not share common cause with everyone who wants to end U.S involvement in Ukraine. The politics of some who call themselves anti-war cannot be ignored. I'm looking at this Rage Against The War Machine rally that is being organized by the Libertarian Party and I am genuinely confused…

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-02-08). Remembering Jesse B. Blayton Sr.: Black American Media Pioneer. moguldom.com If making history was a person, it could easily have been Jesse B. Blayton Sr. Not only was Blayton an iconic scholar, serial entrepreneur and civil rights activist, he was also the first to amplify Black voices through broadcast radio. According to his biography on Black Past, Blayton purchased WERD-AM in Atlanta, Georgia, for $ ,000 on Oct …

Zack Linly (2023-02-08). Donald Trump Re-Posts Photo Alleging Ron DeSantis Was 'Groomer' Of Teen Girls As High School Teacher. newsone.com Donald Trump attacked Ron DeSantis with a social media post suggesting the Florida governor was a "pedophile" as a high school teacher in an indication of how nasty the 2024 election cold become. Grab your popcorn!

Zack Linly (2023-02-08). Philadelphia Catholic School Students In Racist Blackface Video Will Be Disciplined, Archdiocese Says. newsone.com Students from St. Hubert Catholic High School and Franklin Towne Charter High School in Philadelphia posted a racist video in which one wore blackface. Now they're being exposed.

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reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-08). 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…

ru 18? vote! (2023-02-08). Help us to stop blockade on Syria immediately! EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED STILL! indybay.org There are heads under concrete need to be extracted immediately! | With mobile phone flashes and hand efforts. They are extracting people, children, infants and newborns under the rubble. Why? Because they don't have fuel for machines due to the blockade. This is a crime toward the humanity.. help us to stop this crime. Help us to stop blockade on Syria immediately!

Women's March, Working Families Power (2023-02-08). Tuesday 2/7: #AbortionRights: Text Party for WI Supreme Court Election – NO to Far Right Justices. indybay.org Online event…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-02-08). Sunday 2/19: Santa Cruz: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Avenue and Water Street, Santa Cruz…

Dan Bacher (2023-02-08). 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.




reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-08). 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…

LaborFest (2023-02-08). Friday 2/10: Put Musk On Autopilot To Mars! indybay.org At: Tesla Factory – 45500 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538…

Dave Id (2023-02-08). "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.

DLI (2023-02-08). Uncle Sam went ballistic over a balloon? indybay.org Last week, the volume of hot air spewed out by the Corporate media–magnifying even that from the Pentagon and State Dept.–was probably enough to fill 100X the size of the Chinese balloon! Notwithstanding the Chinese admission that it was a weather balloon blown off course, the US government response was nothing short of Cold War propaganda on steroids!

AS Art Gallery (2023-02-08). Wednesday 2/8: The Art of Protest. indybay.org AS Art Gallery | Terrace Level | César Chávez Student Center | San Francisco State University | 1650 Holloway Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94132…




APTP (2023-02-08). Saturday 2/4: Justice for Tyre Nichols: Community Skate Session and Healing Village. indybay.org Lil' Bobby Hutton Park | (1200-1248 16th St) | Oakland…

Amnesty International (2023-02-08). Monday 2/6: Leonard Peltier Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | Seventh St.

Catherine Crockett (2023-02-08). Friday 2/24: Marshall: Free Film Screening & Discussion. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…

for HUFF (2023-02-08). Follow-Up Protest Questions for Tuesday February 7th 11 AM. indybay.org

Revolution Books (2023-02-08). Friday 2/10: Carl Dix-Why Defunding Police &Abolishing Prisons UnderThis System Are Dangerous Illusions. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…




David Giesen (2023-02-08). Monday 2/6: Black History Month: "Now, about those 40 acres" & The Liberty Bell. indybay.org online video conference: meet.google.com/kch-cutp-vsh…

Dan Bacher (2023-02-08). Chevron doubles last year's profits as consumers are gouged at the gas pumps. indybay.org The news of Chevron's record profits and record oil and gas production in the U.S. comes as data from the Bureau of Land Management reveals that President Biden approved more oil and gas drilling permits in his first two years in office than former President Donald Trump.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-08). Big Oil spent over $34.2 million lobbying California officials in the 2021-22 session. indybay.org WSPA and Big Oil wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) creating alliances with labor unions; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) sponsoring awards ceremonies, including those for legislators and journalists.

Jon Edwards (2023-02-08). DeSantis' First Law Enforcement Appointee Perjury and Failure to Disclose homicide arrest. indybay.org DeSantis 2019 Broward County Sheriff Appointee Perjury Investigation and Homicide Arrest – failure to Disclose – Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-02-08). Sunday 2/19: San Francisco: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, across from SF Ferry Bldg.




San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-08). Tuesday 2/28: Panel: Reparations Now! indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-08). Monday 2/27: Storytelling with Clara Kamunde. indybay.org Portola Branch Library | 380 Bacon St. | San Francisco, CA 94134…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-08). Saturday 2/25: Bayview Branch Library Open House. indybay.org Bayview Branch | 5075 3rd St. | San Francisco, CA 94124…

Juan Cole (2023-02-08). What the Pundits Get Wrong about Biden and SOTU: People are Confident in his Policies even if they Don't Think He is Charismatic. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The State of the Union address contained no surprises. Joe Biden's policies are by now a known quantity. It is remarkable, however, how much progress he made in implementing them in the first two years of his presidency. Those who saw the Republican Party become the party of "no" under …

Liz Theoharis (2023-02-08). Poverty amid Plenty: A World Fragmented by Inequality. juancole.com By Liz Theoharis | ( Tomdispatch.com) A few weeks ago, the world's power brokers — politicians, CEOs, millionaires, billionaires — met in Davos, the mountainous Swiss resort town, for the 2023 World Economic Forum. In an annual ritual that reads ever more like Orwellian farce, the global elite gathered — their private jets …




Salma Allam (2023-02-08). New York City protesters demand shutdown of immigration detention center. liberationnews.org "U.S. imperialism has caused the conditions for immigrants to leave their country and find shelter here," declared Rojas. "So they're not asking for anything that is not owed to them. They are asking for humanity and dignity!"

Liberation Staff (2023-02-08). PSL Editorial — State of the Union: Biden presents disaster as success. liberationnews.org Joe Biden's speechwriters had a difficult task tonight — how can the near-total failure of an administration to deliver on what it had promised be packaged as a rousing success story?>

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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 (2023-02-08). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Consumer Health: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain. There's no specific test that can confirm vascular dementia. Instead, health care professionals make a judgment based on any medical history for stroke or disorders of the heart and blood vessels, and results of tests that can clarify the diagnosis. Symptoms Vascular dementia symptoms vary, depending on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity. February is American Heart Month. But what is heart disease? Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8E_NPCZCNdo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Check out chickpeas for year-round healthy eating. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you look to reboot your healthy eating after the holidays, check out chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas may not be as familiar as other legumes, like black beans and green peas. But golden, nutty chickpeas are nutrient powerhouses, budget-friendly and a versatile option for year-round healthy eating. Loaded with nutrients, naturally low in saturated fat Nearly three-quarters of Americans exceed the daily recommended amount of saturated fat, much of which comes from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Turmeric for healthier diet, pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement? Is it something I can add into my diet to feel better? ANSWER: Turmeric is becoming…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic to lead new radiotracer trial for detecting pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In an academic-industrial collaboration, Mayo Clinic is assessing in a clinical trial a new radiotracer in pancreatic cancer imaging. As part of the investigation, the new agent, 68Ga-Fibroblast-Activation-Protein-Inhibitors (FAPI)-46 (68Ga-FAPI-46), will be compared with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), which is the current standard-of-care radiotracer, in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of pancreatic cancer. "The research will focus on pancreatic cancer and evaluate whether this radiotracer does what it's supposed to do, and whether it…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Radon: The odorless, invisible threat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water — and it can get trapped inside your home, office or school. There's no known safe level of radon. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms of radon exposure as there are with carbon monoxide poisoning. What makes radon so dangerous Breathing high levels over time can lead to lung cancer. In fact, radon is a Class A carcinogen. It's the No….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aNmXH5WIzb0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 13) is in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Science Saturday: Mayo researchers streamline genetic testing in heart failure clinic, improve clinical care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in Genetics in Medicine, Mayo Clinic researchers streamlined genetic testing and counseling for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. "We showed that this practice intervention increased the uptake and yield of genetic testing and counseling in our Heart Failure Clinic," says Naveen Pereira, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study. "This may have…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking down different types of blood donations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. Becoming a donor is easy and can make a significant impact on your community. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, breaks down the different types of blood donations and how they help patients in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/oXRVHusvcMU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is…

teleSUR (2023-02-08). Death Toll From Syria Earthquake Rises to 711. telesurenglish.net The Syrian Ministry of Health reported Monday that the death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose to 711, while 1,431 people were injured in Latakia, Aleppo, Hama and Tartous regions. | However, the deputy minister of the agency, Ahmed Damiriya, clarified that the figure is preliminary, as there are still many missing and rubble to be removed where people may be trapped. | RELATED: | Damiriya also said that fo…

Editor (2023-02-08). Imperialism vs. the brazen balloon. workers.org Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a "brazen incursion." White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre called it "a clear violation of our sovereignty." Not to be outdone, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tweeted that "China's brazen disregard for U.S. sovereignty is a destabilizing action that must be addressed, and President Biden . . . |

Jim McMahan (2023-02-08). Black Reconstruction on Carolina's Gold Coast. workers.org The "Reconstruction Era" following the Civil War spanned 1865-1876; it was a brief period in which formerly enslaved Black people won some political, social and economic rights in the South. But the former slaveocracy regained state power and enforced economic and political oppression once again. The March to the Sea, . . . |

Lyn Neeley (2023-02-08). Portland: City workers walk off the job. workers.org As we go to press, the city employees won a new contract. Read more at workers.org More than 600 Portland city employees, working without a contract since June, walked off of their jobs Feb. 2, because the city refused to pay them wages they need to survive Portland's rising cost-of-living . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-08). Franceses protestan por tercer día contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Son un 71% los franceses los que aprueban el planteamiento de los manifestantes, un aumento de 5 puntos respecto a la jornada de acción del 19 de enero, de acuerdo a encuestas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-08). Centrales obreras peruanas convocan a movilización general. telesurtv.net La región Puno advirtió que no cesarán las protestas en su localidad y ahora anuncian que realizarán diversas manifestaciones de forma indefinida.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-08). Gremios de salud británicos insisten en diálogo con el Gobierno. telesurtv.net La sindicalista, Helen Whyley, dijo: "Nuestra huelga en diciembre ha sido claramente efectiva ya que el gobierno de Gales ha escuchado los problemas que enfrenta la enfermería en Gales".

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-08). Argentina registra menor tasa de mortalidad infantil de su historia. telesurtv.net En 2021, el país sudamericano registró 529.794 nacimientos y lamentó el fallecimiento de 4238 menores de un año.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-08). Gobierno de Colombia radica Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2022-2026. telesurtv.net Según el presidente Petro, la iniciativa surge a través de las propuestas realizadas por habitantes colombianos que participaron en 2.115 mesas temáticas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-08). Electorado ecuatoriano rechaza referéndum impulsado por Lasso. telesurtv.net Para el presidente de la Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador (Conaie), Leonidas Iza, el "No" en la consulta popular es el triunfo del pueblo.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-02-08). Naciones Unidas alerta sobre propagación de bacterias resistentes. telesurtv.net El peligro principal radica en que en el año 20 podrían producirse hasta 10 millones de fallecimientos anuales debido a este fenómeno.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-08). Bolivia alcanza récord histórico de exportaciones en 2022. telesurtv.net El director del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) expresó que ese resultado es "gracias a la coherencia de las políticas económicas aplicadas" por el Gobierno.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-08). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 en México por quinta semana. telesurtv.net Desde su informe epidemiológico, el ente mexicano refirió que "hasta el día de hoy se han confirmado 7.390.230 casos totales y 332.479 defunciones totales por Covid-19".

teleSUR, MA, JGN (2023-02-08). Granada conmemora aniversario de su independencia. telesurtv.net El sindicalista Eric Matthew Gairy lideró la fundación del Partido Laborista Granadino Unido y levantó la voz por la independencia de la isla.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-08). Presidente de EE.UU. pronuncia discurso del Estado de la Unión. telesurtv.net Biden reconoció que la inflación está bajando en el país, pero que no está ocurriendo lo suficientemente rápido.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-08). Primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas arriba a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Esta visita oficial es propicia para que las autoridades de ambos países revisen tareas de cooperación conjunta.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-08). Asciende a más de 5.400 cifra de muertos por terremotos en Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net El ministro de Salud detalló que en las provincias de Hatay y Kahramanmara≈ü se han notificado más de mil fallecidos.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-02-08). Continúan protestas en Francia contra la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net La Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) informó que al menos dos millones de personas desfilaron durante esta jornada.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Chile reporta más de 300 incendios forestales activos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno chileno avisa de altas temperaturas, que se extenderán desde la región de Coquimbo hasta La Araucanía.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Ecuador registra aumento del costo de la canasta básica familiar. telesurtv.net El precio de la Canasta Familiar Básica (CFB) compuesta por 75 productos, se ubicó en 764,71 dólares en enero de 2023.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a joven palestino en Nablus, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El joven fue asesinado por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes, a tiros que le dispararon en el rostro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-08). Panamá recibe primer lote de vacunas bivalentes para uso pediátrico. telesurtv.net El Gobierno Nacional recibió un lote con 54.000 dosis que están destinadas a niños y niñas de cinco a 11 años.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-08). Venezuela y San Vicente y las Granadinas estrechan alianzas. telesurtv.net Los representantes gubernamentales se reunieron para concretar la agenda de trabajo y repasar las áreas de cooperación bilateral.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Arrestan a exjefe de operaciones de Policía Militar de Brasil. telesurtv.net El arresto integra la quinta fase de la operación "Lesa Patria" lanzada tras la aprobación del Supremo Tribunal Federal.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Gremios denuncian espionaje contra docentes en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Maestros en el Consejo Directivo Central afirmaron que no hay antecedentes similares desde el retorno a la democracia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Denuncian primer asesinato a firmante de este año en Colombia. telesurtv.net César Augusto Ruiz fue ultimado en el barrio Los Mangos de la ciudad de Cali por un grupo de sicarios que se transportaba en una moto.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Pedro Castillo ratifica necesidad de una Constituyente en Perú. telesurtv.net El exmandatario señaló que "cambiar la Constitución es el sentir del pueblo, salir del legado fujimorista".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-08). Presidente turco declara estado de emergencia por tres meses tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado señaló que "proseguimos con las operaciones de búsqueda y rescate a un ritmo rápido".

teleSUR- jaa, JGN (2023-02-08). México triunfa y se afianza en la cima de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net El primer partido de la fecha trajo la tercera victoria puertorriqueña y el quinto descalabro cubano, con lo que se acabaron las posibilidades de clasificación para los Agricultores.

Workers World Party (2023-02-08). °Justicia para Tyre Nichols! °Abolición de la policía! workers.org Declaración del Partido Mundo Obrero Tyre Nichols, un hombre negro de 29 años y conductor de FedEx en Memphis, Tennessee, fue brutalmente golpeado por la policía de Memphis. Detenido a dos minutos de su casa el 7 de enero, recibió tal golpiza que sucumbió a sus heridas tres días después. . . . |

WSWS (2023-02-08). The bloody fingerprints of American imperialism are on the earthquake disaster in Syria and Turkey. wsws.org A major factor in the devastation now unfolding and which will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the coming weeks and months is the bloody intervention of US imperialism in the region over the last three decades.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Australian coronial inquest reveals Aboriginal death in custody due to horrific neglect and cruelty. wsws.org The inquest outlined in horrifying detail the chain of neglectful and cruel events that led to the death in custody of 37-year-old Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia and Memorial University in Newfoundland are both in their second week of strike action to demand pay raises to meet inflation.

WSWS (2023-02-08). The 65th annual Grammy Awards: A spectacle of self-absorption and self-delusion. wsws.org In far too many ways, this was another exhibition of cultural backwardness, wealth and social complacency inflicted on the US and global public.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Public anger grows as death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake rises. wsws.org The total official death toll in the two countries exceeds 7,000, with thousands of people still under rubble and millions more in dire conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Union bureaucracies try to block Spanish health care workers struggle. wsws.org Doctors, nurses and other health staff are taking action in regions across Spain against low wages, deteriorating working conditions and attacks on public health care.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Christoph Vandreier: "We unite workers across all borders in the fight against war" wsws.org The following speech was delivered by the lead candidate and chairman of the Socialist Equality Party (SGP), Christoph Vandreier, at the party's rally against the war in Ukraine on February 4 at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

WSWS (2023-02-08). US-backed provincial leader in Solomon Islands removed from office. wsws.org The no-confidence motion against Daniel Suidani is a blow to the US government, which has funnelled so-called aid money into the island of Malaita and extended political support to him to reward his vociferous anti-China stance.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Canada deploys surveillance plane over Haiti to lay groundwork for US-demanded military intervention. wsws.org Haiti, the Western hemisphere's most impoverished country, has been subject to a long series of catastrophic foreign occupations and interventions stretching back over a century, primarily led by American imperialism but also involving its Canadian ally.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Patient deaths on the rise due to health care understaffing. wsws.org A poll of 400 registered nurses living and working in Michigan has exposed the desperate working conditions in the health care system throughout the state that is leading to a dramatic rise in negative patient outcomes including an increase in the number of deaths due to understaffing.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Neo-Nazi couple arrested in plot to attack Baltimore-area substations. wsws.org Two neo-Nazis, including the founder of the Atomwaffen fascist terrorist group, Brandon Russell, are accused of conspiring to attack several energy facilities in Maryland in the hopes of causing a "cascading failure."

WSWS (2023-02-08). Australian pathology workers form rank-and-file safety committee. wsws.org "Our workplaces lack basic public health measures, including mask mandates and adequate ventilation, under conditions of the ongoing global pandemic."

WSWS (2023-02-08). NYU graduate student loses job, investigated "for anti-Semitism" after writing anti-Israel slogan on trash bag. wsws.org The actions by the New York University administration against Naye Idriss constitute a fundamental assault on democratic rights and set a dangerous precedent for the victimization and targeting of left-wing students and university employees.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Thousands of postal workers in Germany strike again for 15 percent pay rise. wsws.org In the face of low wages, increasing workloads, the enrichment of the Deutsche Post board and shareholders, billions being spent on war and rearmament, postal workers in Germany are showing a willingness to fight.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Johannes Stern: "The SGP's anti-war rally is in the tradition of Karl Liebknecht" wsws.org On February 4, the Socialist Equality Party held a rally against the war in Ukraine and the return of German militarism as part of its election campaign for the Berlin election at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. We publish here the opening remarks of Johannes Stern, who moderated the rally.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Thousands displaced by New Zealand floods. wsws.org More than 1,800 houses have been severely damaged following devastating floods in Auckland and surrounding areas.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Howard University awarded $90 million contract to conduct military research for the Pentagon. wsws.org Howard University's bid to become one of the Pentagon's higher education affiliates means it will be dedicated to the development of the US military's killing machines.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Millions of workers in France join third mass protest against pension cuts. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS denounced the role of the unions in demobilizing the struggle against Macron and the billions of euros of French arms deliveries to Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-02-08). Former UAW presidential candidate Brian Keller promotes UAW bureaucrat Shawn Fain in fraudulent run-off vote. wsws.org Keller, who appealed to workers anger over the betrayals of the corrupt UAW apparatus, has now thrown his support to a long-time bureaucrat who directly participated in the sellout of autoworkers.

Ann Brown (2023-02-08). New Book 'Resistance Stories From Black History For Kids' Hits Shelves March 7. moguldom.com In January, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education banned the College Board's advanced African American Studies course from being taught in the state's public schools. The FDOE issued a statement that said the course was a violation of state law and lacked historical value. On Feb. 1, ironically the first …

Editor (2023-02-08). India replaces U.S. dollars with dirhams in Russian oil trade. mronline.org Citing four sources with knowledge of the matter, Reuters reports that Indian refiners and traders embarked on paying for most of their Russian oil purchased via Dubai-based traders in UAE dirhams instead of U.S. dollars.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-08). Sanctions imposed by U.S. and allies hamper relief and rescue work in earthquake-devastated Syria. mronline.org Over 5,000 people have been reported dead so far and thousands more injured in Turkey and Syria in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). State Department Approves $10 Billion HIMARS Rocket Sale to Poland. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress that it approved a potential $10 billion rocket launcher sale to Poland as the US's European allies continue to ramp up military spending. The deal includes 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), rocket launchers that the US has been providing Ukraine. The HIMARS are made by Lockheed …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). State of the Union: Biden Says Beating China Should 'Unite All of Us'. news.antiwar.com In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Biden took aim at China and said winning the "competition" with Beijing should "unite all of us." "Before I came to office, the story was about how the People's Republic of China was increasing its power and America was falling in the world. Not …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-08). Tokyo Says US Military Not Ready to Deploy New Missiles to Japan. news.antiwar.com The Japanese Defense Ministry told Stars and Stripes that the US is not ready to deploy a variety of new missiles to Japan. The comments came in response to a report in the Japanese newspaper Sankei that said the US was considering deploying medium-range, Tomahawk, and hypersonic missiles to Japan's southern island of Kyushu. The …

_____ (2023-02-08). 3.4 Million Adults in U.S. Were Displaced by Extreme Weather Last Year: Census Bureau Survey. popularresistance.org About 3.4 million adults in the U.S. (1.4% of the adult population) were displaced from their homes by extreme weather disasters in 2022, a new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals. | Those findings, based on the 68,500 responses to the Bureau's Jan. 4-16 Household Pulse Survey , are far higher than figures from the International Displacement Monitoring Centre, which estimates an average of 800,000 U.S. residents were displaced annually from 2008 through 2021, including the 1.7 million people the Centre estimates were displaced in 2017 when Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria all rocked the country.

_____ (2023-02-08). A Degrowth Housing Vision for Maine. popularresistance.org "Imagining a transformative housing path towards degrowth from the perspective of my house and my neighborhood in central Maine means making some assumptions about the general trajectory of humanity, and New England in particular, over the next few years and decades. Using a similar narrative style to Kim Stanley Robinson's novel The Ministry for the Future, or Ted Trainer's writings, I will do my best to write about what I know and what is plausible based on our current political climate and ecological reality. I will be somewhat optimistic in my vision so that I can highlight some changes that I would like to s…

_____ (2023-02-08). Growing Body of Research Suggests Offshore Oil's Methane Pollution Is Underestimated. popularresistance.org Over the course of several flights in 2021, they spotted frequent gas plumes from platforms, storage tanks, and pipelines offshore, leading the team to believe that the 151 platforms near the Louisiana coast had a much higher methane leak rate than what's been measured for onshore oil and gas production. | "I think the bottom line message in this study is there's a lot of emissions in the shallow waters that are currently unmeasured," said Riley Duren, the CEO of Carbon Mapper and coauthor of the nonprofit's 2022 study of offshore methane emissions.

_____ (2023-02-08). March 18: National March — Peace In Ukraine; Stop NATO. popularresistance.org Coinciding with the 20th anniversary weekend of the U.S.-invasion of Iraq, the ANSWER Coalition is 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 recent days informing…

_____ (2023-02-08). Mexican Auto Glass Workers Withstand Threats to Form Independent Union. popularresistance.org Workers who produce glass for automakers including Ford, Volkswagen, and Tesla at a big auto glass plant in Mexico are pushing for a new contract, after forming an independent union despite threats of violence from a powerful, employer-friendly union. | The factory, owned by the French multinational Saint Gobain, employs 1,900 workers. It's located in Cuautla, Morelos—the city in south-central Mexico where the revolutionary Emiliano Zapata is buried.

_____ (2023-02-08). Press Release: Fiery Ohio Train Wreck the Result of "PSR" popularresistance.org Railroad Workers United (RWU) condemns the dangerous and historically unsafe practices by Class 1 rail carriers that resulted in this catastrophe that will impact the community of East Palestine Ohio for many years, if not forever. The root causes of this wreck are the same ones that have been singled out repeatedly, associated with the hedge fund initiated operating model known as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). But risky practices, such as ever longer and heavier trains even precede PSR. The train that wrecked is a case in point, 9300 feet long, 18,000 tons. Other hallmarks of modern day railroading in…

_____ (2023-02-08). The Ukraine War in the Light of the UN Charter. popularresistance.org Above Photo: Visit of the UN Secretary General of Ukraine, 2017. UN Ukraine, CC BY 2.0 https:/ /creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The war in Ukraine did not start on 24 February 2022, but already in February 2014. The civilian population of the Donbas has endured continued shelling from Ukrainian forces since 2014, notwithstanding the …

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-08). Secular Group Demands Deion Sanders Stop 'Religious Exercises With Players' At University Of Colorado. newsone.com A secular group is demanding the University of Colorado censor "religious exercises" that new head football coach Deion Sanders may intend for the team. He has since received "training" and "guidance," Colorado said.

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-08). All The Ways Sandra Bland's Legacy Lives On. newsone.com The social media celebration of Sandra Bland's 36th birthday helped draw attention to all the ways her legacy lives on nearly eight years after her controversial in-custody jail death.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Douyin considers expanding pilot cities for group buying deliveries. ecns.cn ByteDance's Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, said that it is considering expanding the pilot cities for group buying deliveries, a move to further tap online business.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese rescue teams with search dogs, equipment head to Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Several Chinese rescue teams carrying search dogs and equipment headed for Tàºrkiye after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the country early Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). COVID-19 virus will not disappear completely: expert. ecns.cn The COVID-19 virus will not disappear completely, but follow a phased occurrence trend like the flu, Chinese experts have said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). HK's Lee promotes ties in Mideast visit. ecns.cn John Lee Ka-chiu and an HKSAR government and business delegation began their visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, after pushing ties with Saudi Arabia to a new level of collaboration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Quake death toll in Tàºrkiye, Syria crosses 6,000, with calls mounting to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquakes climbed to 5,434 in Tàºrkiye and 812 in Syria on Tuesday, while calls mounted to lift the U.S. sanctions on Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). AI chatbots push Big Tech into competitive dash. ecns.cn Open AI's ChatGPT — the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbot sensation — is sending Big Tech companies into frenzied competition to incorporate the service or roll out their own versions.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Innovation brings wave of opportunity. ecns.cn Fishermen in the coastal city of Yueqing, Zhejiang province, are financially benefiting from ongoing changes to the city's marine equipment production, environmental protection and tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Forex reserves expected to remain at stable level. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves are expected to remain stable after increasing for the fourth straight month in January as the country's economic recovery gains traction, experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Overseas investors bullish on yuan assets. ecns.cn Bullish on China's head start in economic recovery in 2023, global investors are lining up for yuan-denominated assets.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Special local bonds rev up investment. ecns.cn The early and speedy issuance and allocation of this year's special local government bond quota will effectively boost infrastructure construction and help rev up economic recovery, particularly in the first quarter, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese rescue team arrives in Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn The 82-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Adana Airport at 4: 30 am local time (0130 GMT) on Wednesday after flying over 8,000 km on a chartered Air China plane.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Death toll tops 8,000 from earthquakes in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in Tàºrkiye and Syria has risen to 8,364, according to data released by authorities and rescuers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Domestic COVID drugs added to reimbursement list. ecns.cn The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday that all domestic COVID-19 medicines have been added to the national medical reimbursement list.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Exit and entry permit services optimized to cater to huge travel demand. ecns.cn The Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration Bureau announced on Wednesday that it has optimized online reservations for exit and entry permit services to meet the growing demands for outbound travel.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Cross-boundary students resume face-to-face classes in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Cross-boundary students were able to return to Hong Kong to resume face-to-face classes in phases starting Wednesday, with secondary school students being the first group to come back.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese homebuyers rush to clear mortgage loans. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese homebuyers have flocked to banks to prepay their mortgage loans recently and they have to wait three to five months to sign off on a repayment due to the rapid increase of applications.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA negotiations start first round consultations. ecns.cn The first round consultations of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) negotiations started on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Biden delivers State of the Union address to divided Congress amid sour public mood. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden is delivering his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night amid a sour public mood.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Average marriage age delayed to 30 in East China's cities. ecns.cn The data shows that the number of marriage registrations hit a new high in Hangzhou, while the average age of marriage has been pushed back to 30 in many cities.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Video of Thai taxi drivers watching 'The Knockout' goes viral, showing Chinese TV dramas' overseas popularity. ecns.cn A video of Thai tricycle taxi drivers watching Chinese TV series The Knockout has gone viral on social media, prompting discussion about the huge popularity of Chinese films and television series overseas.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). China has included all domestically developed, approved COVID-19 drugs into medical insurance scheme. ecns.cn China's medical products watchdog announced the inclusion of two more domestically developed COVID drugs into the country's medical insurance coverage on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Chinese rescue team heads for Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A Chinese rescue team departed from Beijing for Tàºrkiye on a chartered plane on Tuesday afternoon to join earthquake relief efforts in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). Craftsmen make butter sculptures to welcome Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Craftsmen make butter sculptures to greet the upcoming Losar, or Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 7, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). King Charles III stamps unveiled in UK. ecns.cn Britain's Royal Mail on Wednesday unveiled the first postage stamps featuring the image of King Charles III, following his ascension to the throne last September.

ecns.cn (2023-02-08). China's 82-member rescue team arrives in Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn The 82-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Adana Airport to join earthquake relief efforts after flying over 8,000 km on a chartered Air China plane, Tàºrkiye, Feb. 8, 2023.

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Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-02-08). El Consejo Ejecutivo de la OMS se reunirá mientras continúan los brotes y se estancan los avances hacia la cobertura sanitaria universal. peoplesdispatch.org La 152 ™ reunión del Consejo Ejecutivo de la OMS se celebrará del 30 de enero al 7 de febrero, con un orden del día que incluye los avances hacia la Cobertura Sanitaria Universal, el acceso equitativo a diagnósticos y terapias, la nutrición y más.

Shannon Dawson (2023-02-08). The Police 'Murder' Of Tyre Nichols: A Timeline Of Events. newsone.com Source: Twitter / Twitter | The Memphis City Council discussed several public safety proposals and departmental reforms with the city's police chief and fire chief on Feb 7. The long-awaited discussion came nearly a month after the council released the horrific police beating and arrest video of 29-year-old According to CNN, the meeting was conducted by the council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The unit assessed 11 proposals including an "ordinance to establish a procedure for an independent revie…

Staff (2023-02-08). President Maduro Receives Ralph Gonsalves at Miraflores. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-08). Venezuela & Latin American Stand in Solidarity with Tàºrkiye & Syria Following Earthquakes (+SAR Teams). orinocotribune.com This Monday, the governments of Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and Argentina lamented the devastating earthquakes that hit Tàºrkiye and Syria, causing thousands of deaths and the destruction of an immense number of buildings and infrastructure. | Venezuela conveyed its condolences to Tàºrkiye and Syria, "expressing its solidarity with the families of the victims and raising its prayers for the speedy recovery of the many injured," according to a statement issued by the government: | The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its pain for the strong earthquake, of magnitu…

Staff (2023-02-08). Supporters of Palestine confront war criminal Netanyahu's visit in Paris. samidoun.net From 2 to 5 February 2023, Israeli war criminal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was hosted in Paris by the French government. On this occasion, he met French President Emmanuel Macron as well as figures from the business sector and representatives of organizations that aim to fight the growing movement to boycott Israel in France. Faced with …

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-08). Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán's Family Seeks Transparency in Police Killing. unicornriot.ninja

Unity, Struggle (2023-02-08). Building the Movement to Stop Cop City: Three Theories of Victory in Atlanta. itsgoingdown.org An analysis from Unity and Struggle about the path forward for the movement to Stop Cop City. 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…

IGD Worldwide (2023-02-08). Joint declaration from Turkish anarchists: Let's build solidarity and the struggle against this order. itsgoingdown.org | The following is syndicated from
| On February 6, anarchists from different cities issued a joint declaration on the aftermath of the earthquake. Here is their full statement as published on the social media account Sandıkta Çözülmez (Unsolvable at the ballot box): | Let's build solidarity and the struggle against this order | On February 6, we were shaken by two earthquakes, one at 4: 17 a.m. in Pazarc…

_____ (2023-02-08). On the matter of North Korean spies in South Korea. journal-neo.org The conservatives' offensive against the opposition is partly carried out under the slogans of searching for pro-Pyongyang NGOs and North Korean spies, and in this regard here's a digest of the most famous espionage scandals of recent years. An underground activist network or another crackdown on unions? Recall, back on August 6, 2021, four activists …

_____ (2023-02-08). Western Missionaries in Mongolia: Faith Today, Socio-Political Agenda Tomorrow. journal-neo.org In the 1990s, Mongolia created a new legal basis for the activities of foreign religious organizations: The law allowed free missionary and religious education activities of foreign organizations in the country. This step was not simply a decision to ensure genuine religious freedom for the citizens of a democratic state. It was a decision made …

_____ (2023-02-08). Why the US seeks War with China by 2025. journal-neo.org In recent weeks there has been a build-up of talk regarding a US war with China. Not because of any actual provocation from Beijing, but instead because of a collective resignation to its supposed inevitability. This is best illustrated by comments made by US Air Force General Michael Minihan. In TIME Magazine's article, "U.S. General's …

Jinsella (2023-02-08). The £1BN-Plus Deals: The Arms Trade is Enmeshed in Britain's Universities. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2023-02-08). Another Absurd US Media Statement: China Has More ICBMs Than America. globalresearch.ca

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-02-08). Pope Francis Scratches the Surface of Africa's Ethnic Rivalries, Political Corruption. globalresearch.ca

Daniel J. Lohrmann (2023-02-08). From Progress to Bans: How Close Are Human Microchip Implants? globalresearch.ca

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2023-02-08). New Cold War Propaganda: About China's Spy Balloon and the US Spy Planes That Have Violated the Airspace of Sovereign Nations. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-02-08). French Unions Stage Third Day of General Strikes Against Pension Reform. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-02-08). Israel Deepens Support for Ukraine Despite Claims of Balancing Its Relations with Russia. globalresearch.ca

Michael Nevradakis (2023-02-08). Higher Infant Mortality Rates Linked to Higher Number of Vaccine Doses, New Study Confirms. globalresearch.ca

Edward Curtin (2023-02-08). Prediction of a Disenchanted World "Inside the Iron Cage" globalresearch.ca

Ashley Belanger (2023-02-08). Creation of Largest US Lithium Mine Draws Closer Despite Protest Over Land Use. globalresearch.ca

Nadda Osman (2023-02-08). Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Historic Mosques and Ancient Landmarks Reduced to Rubble. globalresearch.ca

Pascal Najadi (2023-02-08). Pfizer COVID/Vaxx Campaign is a Fraud: Criminal Charges against President of Switzerland. globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Cook (2023-02-08). Russia-Ukraine war 2.0: First Tanks, Then F16s… Where Does this End? globalresearch.ca

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-08). US Surrounds China with War Machinery While Freaking Out About Balloons. globalresearch.ca

Liz Theoharis (2023-02-08). Poverty Amid Plenty. A World Fragmented by Inequality. globalresearch.ca

Scott Ritter (2023-02-08). Truth About Tanks: How NATO Lied Its Way to Disaster in Ukraine. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

NatureServe (2023-02-08). Over One-third of Biodiversity in the United States Is at Risk of Disappearing. globalresearch.ca

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-08). The US Continues Escalating in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-08). Ballooning Paranoia: The China Threat Hits the Skies. globalresearch.ca

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-08). Vietnam Sees a Shared Future with China. asia-pacificresearch.com

Prof. Jules Dufour (2023-02-08). The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases (2001-2005). globalresearch.ca The Global Deployment of US Military Personnel…

Global Research News (2023-02-08). Selected Articles: How the Super-Rich Destroy Our Minds. globalresearch.ca By The tools they use to pursue this war against the citizens of the Earth are technology, propaganda and disinformation campaigns, threats against individuals who display leadership skills …

Jeremy Loffredo (2023-02-08). Más explotación y ganancias para las mineras: las promesas de EEUU a àÅfrica. thegrayzone.com Este artículo fue traducido por Misión Verdad Acuerdos recientes entre el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Tony Blinken, y jefes de Estado africanos prometen ganancias sorprendentes para las multinacionales mineras estadounidenses y menos protección para los obreros africanos que "trabajan arduamente en condiciones inhumanas" para impulsar la revolución digital. La Cumbre de Líderes de àÅfrica llevada a cabo durante diciembre pasado en Washington proporciona una plataforma para que la administración Biden avance con su agenda oculta por todo el continente africano. Con …

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-08). Tales from the ward: Why we must defend and extend the public hospital system. greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy writes about how a recent hospital stay has underlined why we need to fight to defend and extend the priceless public hospital system.

Kate Smurthwaite (2023-02-08). Video: Kate Smurthwaite on Humanity's Last Hope. greenleft.org.au British comedian Kate Smurthwaite discusses the power of comedy as a force for good, with Alex Bainbridge.

Niko Leka (2023-02-08). Thalia Anthony: 'Colonialism continues in Alice Springs'. greenleft.org.au In a recent address, Professor Thalia Anthony discussed colonisation through a Marxist framework, including the ongoing impacts on First Nations people in Alice Springs. Niko Leka reports.

Susan Price (2023-02-08). Struggling for climate action, solidarity and ecosocialism in Malaysia. greenleft.org.au Malaysian socialist Soh Sook Hwa, addressing the recent Socialist Alliance national conference, talked about the need for action and solidarity to confront the climate crisis. Susan Price reports.

David Sirota (2023-02-07). Introducing Our New Podcast: MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM. levernews.com

Shabbir Rizvi (2023-02-07). Guantánamo Bay: 21 years of crimes against humanity. liberationnews.org Last month, 150 human rights organizations signed onto a letter organized by the Center for Victims of Torture to close Guantánamo Bay.

Joyce Chediac (2023-02-07). Statement from Leonard Peltier. liberationnews.org They have historically imprisoned or killed our people, taken our land and resources.

Lee Camp (2023-02-07). You're Being Lied To About China — Lee Camp Talks to Jingjing Li. mintpressnews.com For the latest episode in our Behind The Headlines series, Lee speaks with Jingjing Li,

Alan Macleod (2023-02-07). Openly Pro-Israel Tech Group Now Has Control over UK's Most Sensitive National Security Data. mintpressnews.com Software giant Oracle, whose CEO Larry Ellison has troubling ties to the Israeli government, just signed a massive deal to store the UK's most sensitive military data.

Robert S. Becker (2023-02-07). 11th Commandment from Jesus at the Super Bowl: "Thou shall have no other brands before me" nationofchange.org Right now, second only to Trump and his farcical election deniers, are there any greater hypocrites in the world than extremist American fundamentalists?>

Pamela Haines (2023-02-07). How worker ownership builds community wealth and a more just society. nationofchange.org Community wealth building initiatives are taking hold in cities across the world, strengthening worker pay, local economies and democracy.

Jake Johnson (2023-02-07). In New York Times op-ed, US physician blasts 'lucrative system of for-profit medicine'. nationofchange.org "Doctors' sense of our complicity in putting profits over people has grown more difficult to ignore."

Paige Bennett (2023-02-07). 54% of new electric-generating capacity in U.S. will be solar in 2023, EIA says. nationofchange.org Texas will be home to the highest amount of new solar capacity at 7.7 gigawatts, followed by California at 4.2 gigawatts.

Jenny Farrell (2023-02-07). Brendan Behan on the centenary of his birth. peoplesworld.org Brendan Behan was arguably one of the last writers to emerge from the Irish literary revival movement. This originated in the 1880s, initiated within the Protestant Ascendency class, by Douglas Hyde, W.B. Yeats, Augusta Gregory, and J.M. Synge, and spread out into the Irish working class with such literary giants as Sean O'Casey, Máirtín àì …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-07). Disney workers vote down company's dollar-an-hour wage hike, 96%-4%. peoplesworld.org ORLANDO, Fla.—By a 96%-4% margin, workers from six unions who toil at Disney resorts in Central Florida voted down the firm's dollar-an-hour wage hike for each year of a proposed five-year contract. The Disney theme parks clustered in and around Orlando employ 45,000 workers, two-thirds of whom make $15 an hour under a 2018 contract …

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-02-07). Court says Colombian state exterminated left-wing Patriotic Union, but doesn't mention U.S. role. peoplesworld.org Rubí Andrea Forero has been coping with her father's murder for over three decades. A prominent left-wing political and trade union leader in Colombia, he was assassinated when she was only a teenager. For all these years, she has been waiting for justice. Now 52 years old, she talked recently to Prensa Latina about a …

John Wojcik (2023-02-07). For People's World, Black History Month is every month. peoplesworld.org In the eyes of People's World, Black History Month is far more than the weeks in February when we remember and celebrate the essential contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Black History is American history and, as understood by People's World, living and breathing—it is history made each day, impacting every aspect of life. …

Jeanne McGuire (2023-02-07). 'Be your own boss!': The myth of unemployment as opportunity. peoplesworld.org There is a myth in capitalism that anybody and everybody—with the necessary drive and ambition—can make a go of starting their own business. Statistically, that is just not the case. Most new businesses launched in the U.S. fail—at such a high rate that by the end of five years, just over half are still functioning. …

Rebecca Pera (2023-02-07). Court decision favoring abusers' gun access is 'death sentence for women and families'. peoplesworld.org In Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, an abusive man's unfettered access to guns is more valuable than the lives of women, gender non-conforming people, and children. That reality, already known by far too many survivors of domestic violence, was proved again by a unanimous ruling issued last Thursday by the ultra-conservative U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the …

splcenter (2023-02-07). Destined to Lead: SPLC announces new Alabama state office director. splcenter.org

_____ (2023-02-07). A Memo and Balloon Help Media Inflate China War Hype. strategic-culture.org The shooting down of a Chinese balloon near Charleston (New York Times, 2/5/23) and an Air Force general's prediction of a war with China (NBC, 1/27/23) have ignited media talk of the possibility of confrontation between the two nuclear powers. It's scary stuff, indeed, but the media hype is dangerously overblown.

_____ (2023-02-07). U.S. Declares War on Turkish Tourism Economy. strategic-culture.org The U.S. State Department has issued warnings and threats to Erdogan if he follows through on his plan to have a neighborly relationship with Syria. | On February 3, the Turkish interior minister, Suleyman Soylu, blasted the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, The outrage was prompted after Washington and eight European countries issued travel warnings o…

_____ (2023-02-07). Scott Ritter: I'm Not a Traitor… Lying Politicians and U.S. Government are the Real Traitors. strategic-culture.org Former Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter answers his critics who accuse him of being a "Russian stooge". | Former Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter answers his critics who accuse him of being a "Russian stooge" and an "anti-American traitor" owing to his trenchant criticism of U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war with Russia. | Ritter says, "they can go to hell!" He adds, "my job is to tell the truth based on fact-based analysis". | "I do not serve the U.S. government, I serve the people and the Constitution," says Ritter. | Ritter explains what guides his military and geopolitical vie…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). US Trade Deficit Surges by 12.2 Pct in 2022. telesurenglish.net Trade deficit of the United States widened by 12.2 percent in 2022 amid stronger exports and imports, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday. | RELATED: | The goods and services deficit was 948.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, up from 845 billion dollars in 2021. Exports were 3 trillion dollars, up 453.1 billion dollars from 2021. Imports were 3.96 trillion d…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Biden Delivers State of the Union Address To Divided Congress. telesurenglish.net U.S. President Joe Biden is delivering his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night amid a sour public mood. | United States President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House of Representatives at the United States Capitol, Today in Washington.

Staff (2023-02-07). Panama Receives 54 000 Doses of Bivalent Pediatric Vaccines. telesurenglish.net The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed on Tuesday the arrival in the country of the first batch of 54 000 doses of bivalent pediatric vaccines against COVID-19. | RELATED: | The batch "is aimed at children from 5 to 11 years old," the Ministry said on its official Twitter account, noting that this "will reinforce the vaccination program developed by the National Government." | According to the general coordinator of Minsa's Expanded Program…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Germany: To Supply 14 Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine End of March. telesurenglish.net "I can confirm Germany's commitment that our 14 Leopard 2A6s will be delivered by the end of March," he said in statements to the Bild newspaper. | He also added that he had met with Ukrainian servicemen who will arrive in Germany shortly to learn how to operate these tanks. | RELATED: | The day before, German authorities confirmed the allocation of 178 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. In addition, between 20 and 25 batt…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Unesco Fears Damage To Syrian, Turkish Heritage. telesurenglish.net "My condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who died. My thoughts are also with the injured and all those affected. Our Organization will provide assistance within its mandate," said Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO's Director-General. | People visit the tomb-sanctuary on Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Adiyaman Province, Tàºrkiye, on June 7, 2022.

teleSUR (2023-02-07). WHO Calls for Increased Humanitarian Aid to Syria After Quake. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, World Health Organization (WHO) senior emergency official Adelheid Marschang warned about the situation in Syria, which is already facing a multi-year humanitarian crisis due to war and a cholera outbreak. | RELATED: | "Across Syria, needs are the highest after nearly 12 years of protracted and complex crisis, while humanitarian funding continues to decline," said the WHO official, warning that significan…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). US Natural Gas Production in 2023 Forecast To Hit Record High. telesurenglish.net U.S. natural gas production will hit a record high in 2023, though demand will fall, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projected on Tuesday. | In its February Short-Term Energy Outlook report, the agency forecast that dry gas production will rise to 100.27 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) this year and 101.68 bcfd in 2024 from a record 98.09 bcfd in 2022. | RELATED: | U.S. natural gas production growth has been out…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Chile Has Over 300 Active Forest Fires. telesurenglish.net The Undersecretary of the Interior, Manuel Monsalve, said today that there are 301 active forest fire outbreaks, of which 169 are under control and firefighters are fighting 81. | RELATED: | Red alert is maintained in the regions of àëuble, Biobío and La Araucanía, said the undersecretary, who also referred to the high-temperature warning from the Coquimbo Region to La Araucanía. | Temperatures over 35 ∞C are expected this week until…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Brazilian Police Arrest 4 Police Officers Linked to Coup Plot. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Brazil's Federal Police arrested four Military Police officers for dereliction of duty during the January 8 assault on the headquarters of the three branches of government in Brasília. | RELATED: | Those arrested are "Colonel Jorge Eduardo Naime Barreto, Captain Josiel Pereira César, Major General Flávio Silvestre de Alencar and Agent Rafael Pereira Martins," according to information from the Federal Polic…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Tàºrkiye: State of Emergency in 10 Earthquake-Affected Provinces. telesurenglish.net Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency on Tuesday in 10 provinces affected by the strong earthquakes recorded on Monday that, according to the latest updates, have left 5 895 dead and 34 810 injured. | RELATED: | The ten affected provinces are Kahramanmaras, Adana, Adiyaman, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir and Gaziantep, where some 53 300 search and rescu…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Ecuadorians Reply 'NO' To President Lasso's Referendum. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that most Ecuadoran citizens answered "NO" to the eight yes-or-no questions that made up the Feb. 5 referendum, which President Guillermo Lasso drove to modify some constitutional norms. | RELATED: | Until Tuesday at noon, when over 97 percent of the ballots were processed, the official results of each of the referendum questions were as follows: | First…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). The French Ask Macron to Withdraw His Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net For the third time in the last month, millions of French people have taken to the streets to demand that President Emmanuel Macron withdraw the pension reform, which seeks to extend the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64. | RELATED: | This happened on Tuesday when the National Assembly began debating the bill that triggered massive protests on January 19 and 31, when unions and leftist organizations accompanied street marche…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). German Scientists Track Origins of Plastic Waste in Arctic. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the German Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) published a study showing that plastic waste found in the Arctic originated from all around the world. | RELATED: | One-third of plastic waste that still bore imprints or labels allowing analysis of its origin came from Europe, according to the study, which was published in the journal Frontiers. Waste from Germany a…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). I Fear For My Life Since 2021: Peru's Ex-President Castillo. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Peru's El Salto newspaper published an interview with former President Pedro Castillo, who has remained in the Barbadillo maximum security prison since Congress removed him from the presidency on Dec. 7, 2022. | RELATED: | "I have feared for my life since the second round of the 2021 elections, when the death threats against me and my family began," Castillo said, stressing that there are no guarante…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Palestinians Condemn Killing of 17-Yo Teen in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Palestinian Health Ministry condemned the death of Hamza Al-Ashqar, a 17-year-old teenager, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in the city of Nablus. | RELATED: | An Israeli army force stormed Nablus and clashed with stone-throwers. Al-Ashqar was critically wounded and was taken to the hospital. He died of wounds later. | "He was shot in the face by Israeli troops with a 7.62 mm caliber bullet," human rights defender Sarah…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Lift US Sanctions on Syria Following Earthquake: Red Crescent. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) President Khaled Hboubati called for lifting the U.S. and Western sanctions on Syria to facilitate relief efforts as the earthquake-stricken country is in dire need of rescue equipment. | RELATED: | He made the remarks in a press conference in Damascus, stressing that the earthquake, which jolted parts of Syria on Monday, has killed over 800 people so far. | The SARC wants e…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Key Facts US Deliberately Ignores About African Debt. telesurenglish.net Like many senior U.S. officials who have visited Africa, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen did not fail to raise concerns about China's role in the debt problem during a recent visit to the continent. | RELATED: | While hyping up the bizarre "Chinese debt trap," the U.S. officials deliberately ignored some key facts about African debt. | WHO HOLDS MOST AFRICAN DEBT?: | According to the World Bank's International Debt Statistics, mu…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Canary Island Government President Torres Visits Cuba. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Angel Torres, the president of the Spain's Canary Islands government, agreed to strengthen cooperation with Cuba in a meeting with this country's Vice President Salvador Valdes. | RELATED: | "Our governments must work together to achieve common challenges, especially the fight against climate change and the development of the tourism sector, which is vital for both economies," Torres stated. | In Cuba, he pa…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Earthquakes Update: 5,000 Dead in Tàºrkiye and Syria So Far. telesurenglish.net Until Tuesday at noon, the authorities of Tàºrkiye and Syria have counted over 5,000 people dead and thousands of citizens injured as a result of the earthquakes that shook those countries on Monday. | RELATED: | In Tàºrkiye, the death toll has risen to 3,419, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said, adding that 20,534 people were injured. The earthquakes also destroyed 5,775 buildings. On Monday, Turkish Pr…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Grenadians Celebrate 49th Anniversary Of National Independence. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Grenadian people celebrate the 49th anniversary of their country's Independence from the United Kingdom. | RELATED: | "This country significantly contributed to the Caribbean integration process. Grenadians have much to be proud of," said Carla Barnett, the secretary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). | Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. C…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Ecuador Strongly Rejected the Lasso Administration: Paola Pabon. telesurenglish.net During an interview broadcast by teleSUR on Monday, Paola Pabon, the re-elected prefect of Pichincha, analyzed the results of the subnational elections held in Ecuador on Sunday. | RELATED: | Referring to President Guillermo Lasso's eight-question referendum, the Citizen Revolution militant emphasized that the victory of the "NO" option implies a resounding rejection of the current administration. | "We are experiencing a very strong insecur…

_____ (2023-02-07). Israeli Protests: How Many Elephants Can Fit In One Room? journal-neo.org The world is hearing a great deal about the recent protests in Israel. There are anti-government protests in many countries at any one time; and in some a state of open civil war. But it is the Israeli protests which are grabbing headlines, as if they are something to do with the news consuming public …

_____ (2023-02-07). Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the country's declining birth rate. journal-neo.org During Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's keynote speech on January 23, at the winter session of Japan's parliament, among the key internal and external problems confronting the country's government was the country's continuous birth rate decline (over the past few years), mentioned practically for the first time. However, the unavoidable and multifaceted "national catastrophe" associated with …

_____ (2023-02-07). Chris Hedges: A Declining US Empire Is Committing Suicide. popularresistance.org The Unites States Empire is falling, just as previous empires have done. Clearing the FOG speaks with journalist and author Chris Hedges about his newest book, "The Greatest Evil is War," and the connection between wars and the end of empire. Hedges compares current conditions in the United States and the fall of Rome. He describes the Western war against Russia being fought in Ukraine and aggression against China as part of the last gasp grabs to hold onto US hegemony, but they are failing. He talks about the Military Industrial Complex as an institution that has taken over and is out of control. It will continu…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-02-07). History of Slavery: Reversing Reconstruction, the Rise of Tenant Agriculture and the Great Migration. globalresearch.ca

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-07). How Colombia's judicial reform seeks to solve prison crisis. colombiareports.com Colombia's justice minister has come up with a major judicial reform, which seeks to combat the country's decades-long prison crisis. The judicial reform seeks to combat overcrowding in prisons, which…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-02-07). Petro's reveals strategy to change Colombia's socio-economic model. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro revealed the proposals with which the government hopes to radically "change" Colombia's socio-economic policies in the coming years. In the 150-page National Development Plan (PND), the administration…

Allen Forrest (2023-02-07). Justin Confronted in Red Light District. dissidentvoice.org "

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Denver — Rocky Mountain High to Rocky Mountain Hellhole. americanthinker.com Seven years ago, Business Insider published, "14 reasons why Denver is the best place to live in America." That was then. Crime in the Mile High City is now worse than New York City or Chicago, and growing increasingly dangerous.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Let's Boost Women's Sports in Nevada! americanthinker.com Nevada goes over the edge in favor of "gender identity and expression."

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Minnesota's Twisted 'Gender Dysphoria' Policy. americanthinker.com Teachers are now to provide professional gender-affirming care for students without a required medical license or conforming to professional standards.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Recession, Inflation, and Yield Curves. americanthinker.com Will the Feds' current policies cause another Great Recession?>

americanthinker (2023-02-07). The Biden Family Problems are Converging. americanthinker.com And Hunter sure isn't helping.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). The University of Pennsylvania has become the poster child for 'woke'. americanthinker.com In just the last year, it's taken three steps that are problems for national security, academic liberty, and women's rights.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Baffling and contradictory claims about the Chinese spy balloon. americanthinker.com Explosives? A president who wasn't told? The questions multiply.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Biden's SOTU puffery of his achievements will fall on deaf ears as polls show majority think he's accomplished little or nothing. americanthinker.com Even the Democrats' house organ, the Washington Post, sees the problem…

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Disney+ cartoon features 'Slaves Built This Country' song. americanthinker.com Sowing racial hatred and and gender theory indoctrination on America's children.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Stock market rewards oil major that promises to slow its shift to low-carbon energy. americanthinker.com Stock market investors know that alternative energy doesn't pay off, despite the constant hectoring about it being the wave of the future…

americanthinker (2023-02-07). The Biden machine is quite a thing, isn't it? americanthinker.com From the classified documents to the Chinese balloon to Democrat primary shenanigans, Joe Biden is the gift that keeps on giving.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). What Republicans must do to restore good government. americanthinker.com And they can't do it soon enough.

americanthinker (2023-02-07). Will The GOP House have the courage to pursue agencies that refuse to comply with subpoenas? americanthinker.com The question is — will the 118th Congress defend its constitutional authority, or will it merely be a loud but toothless tiger?>

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-07). The Heat: U.S. Black History Month. america.cgtn.com Another unarmed Black man killed by police prompts outrage and calls for reform yet again. This as the United States commemorates Black History Month. Black History Month is the annual U.S. celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role …

Andre Damon (2023-02-07). US sends long-range missiles to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca | The White House announced Friday that it would send long-range missiles capable of striking nearly 100 miles into Russian territory to Ukraine, in one of the most significant escalations of US involvement in the war with Russia to date. | Following …

Ashley Gjà∏vik (2023-02-07). Nestlé's Blatant Misconduct Shows Us the Darkness of Capitalism. covertactionmagazine.com From inventing the need for mass-scale baby formula leading to the deaths of infants, to redirecting much needed water from impoverished areas to bottle and sell back to the same communities, to exploiting child labor and slavery, Nestlé will stoop to any moral low to make a buck. [This article inaugurates Ms. Gjovik's new column …

Bob Bishop (2023-02-07). What's in Hunter Biden's wallet? sonar21.com On June 28, 2018, the Southern District of New York Court (Case 16-CR-371) convicted three individuals for security fraud. Most noteworthy was Devon Archer, Hunter Biden's partner in Rosemont-Seneca-Bohai, LLC…

cameron orr (2023-02-07). Political Action Commission's goals for 2023. cpusa.org Editor's Note: Below is the report made by Joelle Fishman on behalf of the CPUSA Political Action Commission to the CPUSA National Committee on January 14th. Her report is followed by the Commission's plan of work for 2023. I want to start by congratulating our Party on developing and carrying out the all people's …

Contemporary Jewish Museum (2023-02-07). Thursday 2/16: Cara Levine: To Survive I Need You to Survive. indybay.org Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-02-07). Sunday 2/19: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, across from SF Ferry Bldg.

D.L. Chandler (2023-02-07). Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Reggae Legend Lives On In Death. newsone.com

Danny O'Brien (2023-02-07). Portland Brigadistas report on Cuba Venceremos trip. workers.org Portland, Oregon Workers World Party members Lyn Neeley and Danny O'Brien did a report-back Jan. 30 at Portland State University on their recent trip to Cuba as part of the 51st contingent of the Venceremos Brigade. Lyn Neeley and Danny O'Brien. PHOTO: Dana Their slides showed the Cuban arts and . . . |

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). After Earthquake Devastates Syria, US Shows No Interest in Lifting Sanctions. news.antiwar.com After a devastating earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, killing thousands of people, the US State Department showed no interest in lifting crippling economic sanctions on Syria that are specifically designed to prevent the country's reconstruction. As of Monday night, the earthquake has killed at least 2,921 people in Turkey and 1,444 in northwest Syria, including …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). NORAD Commander: Chinese Balloons That Entered US Under Trump Went 'Undetected'. news.antiwar.com The head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) claimed on Monday that Chinese balloons that entered US airspace during the Trump administration weren't detected by the command, which is responsible for airspace protection of Canada and the continental United States. "As NORAD commander, it's my responsibility to detect threats to North America," said Gen. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). UN Chief Fears Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Turn Into 'Wider War'. news.antiwar.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world is heading toward a "wider war" as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine is inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people, with profound global implications. The prospects for peace keep diminishing," Guterres told the UN General Assembly. "I fear the world …

Dean Baker (2023-02-07). The NYT Tells Us that Drugs Are Cheap, Government-Granted Patent Monopolies Make Them Expensive. cepr.net Okay, that's not exactly what the NYT told us. A piece, headlined "The Medicine is a Miracle, but only if You Can Afford It," told readers how patients struggle to pay for drugs that sell for tens, or even hundreds, of thousands a dollars a year. The piece describes people taking out GoFundMe pages or …

Dorian Warren (2023-02-07). Biden Can Show Up for Working Families—Again. progressive.org The American Rescue Plan's child tax credit cut child poverty by half; Biden should bring it back.

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-07). The Chinese Spy Balloon Hoax. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Morgan Stanley lands big with fund firm. ecns.cn Based on the positive outlook for China's economic growth and continued financial opening-up, leading international asset management firms have accelerated their expansion in the country as the new year moves into its second month.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). RCEP enables trade among Asian neighbors to ripen. ecns.cn Trucks loaded with Vietnamese durians lined up for customs inspections recently at the China and Vietnam Youyi Pass, a border crossing located in a natural gap between a series of steep cliffs and hills covered in conifers and bamboo on the border of the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Country ups business ties with Middle East nations. ecns.cn Companies from China and the Middle East have expanded many programs in the areas of logistics and infrastructure development to bolster bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in cross-border e-commerce, said business executives and market watchers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Hong Kong, Chinese mainland see 280,000 cross-border passengers as all checkpoints reopen. ecns.cn About 260,000 people crossed the border through various checkpoints between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland on Monday, with people entering and leaving Hong Kong accounting for half respectively, according to Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Seniors, children in rural areas priority in COVID protection. ecns.cn Authorities have pledged to continue to prioritize seniors and young children in rural areas as the group that needs the most protection against COVID-19, even though the virus had subsided nationwide.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Notre Dame to reopen by late 2024. ecns.cn Paris's Notre Dame cathedral, severely damaged by fire in 2019, will have its spire back in place by the end of this year, and there is optimism that the iconic building will fully reopen before Christmas 2024, according to France's culture ministry.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Thais roll out welcome for tour groups. ecns.cn Thailand is among the countries that welcomed the return of Chinese tour groups on Monday, complete with a ceremony held by Thai and Chinese officials in Bangkok that saw the first arrivals handed flowers and travel guides.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). TCM's role in COVID-19 treatment to be promoted. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine will be promoted to play a more prominent role in the medical mix used to treat COVID-19, according to the National Medical Products Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Schools prepare to fully resume after China's COVID management downgrade. ecns.cn Schools will fully resume in-person classroom teaching and are making full preparations for the new semester as around 300 million students and teachers are about to return to school after the country downgraded the management of COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Death toll rises to 2,921 from Tàºrkiye earthquakes. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's earthquake in Tàºrkiye has risen to 2,921, the country's Anadolu agency reported on Tuesday, citing the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Earthquake kills over 4,000 in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn More than 4,000 people were killed and tens of thousands injured after strong earthquakes jolted parts of Tàºrkiye and neighboring Syria early Monday, as rescue teams are battling harsh winter conditions to search for survivors.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). New Zealand to offer humanitarian aid to Tàºrkiye, Syria following quakes. ecns.cn New Zealand will immediately provide humanitarian support to those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Tàºrkiye and Syria, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Fo Guang Shan founder Hsing Yun dies at 95. ecns.cn Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and an influential monk who died at the age of 95 on Sunday, had played an irreplaceable role in promoting peace and reunification across the Taiwan Straits.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). S. Korean president orders aid to quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday ordered government officials to send urgent aid to the devastating earthquake-hit Tàºrkiye.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Pakistan dispatches relief goods, medical, rescue teams to quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Pakistan has sent relief goods as well as medical and rescue teams to the earthquake-hit areas of Tàºrkiye, official statements said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). ADB says China remains top destination for global FDI in Asia. ecns.cn Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the Asia-Pacific region continue to recover to pre-pandemic levels, with China remaining the top destination in Asia.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Team, relief materials from China sent to aid Tàºrkiye after devastating earthquake. ecns.cn The first batch of Chinese rescue team headed for the worst-hit areas in Tàºrkiye on Tuesday morning to help with the ongoing search rescue operation after Monday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake, according to CCTV.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Chinese tech giant Baidu to roll out ChatGPT-equivalent chatbot in March. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc announced on Tuesday that it would roll out "Ernie Bot," an AI chatbot service similar to Open AI's ChatGPT, in March.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Spectacular scenery of full moon over mountain peaks. ecns.cn A full moon sets behind the mountains including the twin peaks of Les Jumelles in the Chablais Valaisan, near Aigle, Switzerland, Feb. 6, 2023, creating a spectacular scenery.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Rescue underway after powerful earthquakes kill thousands in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquakes rocked southeastern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria earlier Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). 17 travelers from Hong Kong arrive in Beijing on first tour group. ecns.cn The first 17 tourists from Hong Kong arrived in Beijing on first tour group, since the full resumption of cross-border travel between Hong Kong and the mainland on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Countries quick to send rescue teams to help Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Search and rescue teams from different countries were dispatched to Tàºrkiye on Monday following devastating earthquakes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Night view of Qiandeng Ancient Town in E China's Jiangsu. ecns.cn The Qiandeng Ancient Town in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province, was lit up for the first time in 2, 0 years on Sunday. By using modern multimedia light and shadow integration technology, the "Eight Scenes of Songnan" were reconstructed on Qiandeng river.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Ten thousand of people dance at Munao Zongge festival. ecns.cn The 39th Munao Zongge Festival was held on Sunday in Longchuan County, Dehong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. More than 10,000 people danced with the drums to celebrate the festival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Chinese travel agencies ready to resume outbound group tours. ecns.cn Chinese travel agencies are preparing for the resumption of outbound group tour services starting from Monday, with the first batch of tourists set out for countries including Thailand and Laos departing from east China's Shanghai.

Editor (2023-02-07). Peace deal between Ethiopian government and TPLF holds despite delays in implementation; U.S. escalates attempts to scapegoat Eritrea. mronline.org Attempts by U.S. and other Western countries to sow discord between Ethiopia and Eritrea "will not be successful because the majority of the Ethiopian people are grateful for the Eritrean army's help in defeating the TPLF," former Ethiopian diplomat Mohamed Hassan told Peoples Dispatch.

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-02-07). China's film industry recovers from the pandemic. america.cgtn.com China's movie box office earnings reached a record high in January over the seven-day holiday period of the Chinese New Year. The trend also brought optimism for Hollywood and global film industries.

Fight Back (2023-02-07). Twin Cites rally demands freedom for Leonard Peltier. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis MN – One hundred people rallied in front of the federal courthouse in Minneapolis on February 6 to demand freedom for Leonard Peltier. Peltier is the longest-held indigenous political prisoner in the U.S. Human rights activists worldwide have repeatedly called for his release. | Nick Estes of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee said, "Today we are standing with a dozen or so rallies across the world at courthouses and embassies in solidarity with Leonard Peltier. This is the day he was arrested by the RCMP and so we count this day as the first day of his incarceration. He is entering his 48th year o…

Fight Back (2023-02-07). Colorado Springs protest demands justice for Tyre Nichols and all victims of police crimes. fightbacknews.org Colorado Springs, CO – On February 4, a crowd of protesters gathered at the Colorado Springs City Hall to demand justice for Tyre Nichols. The action was called by the Colorado Springs People's Coalition (CSPC), an affiliate of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. The event was also attended by members of Students for a Democratic Society, along with local community members and their children. | The protest started with a speech from Brandon Rincon, founder of CSPC. "We're here to stand in solidarity with Memphis protesters and to bring more awareness to police crimes in Colorado Springs…

Fight Back (2023-02-07). Community rallies for hunger strikers at Tacoma Northwest Detention Center. fightbacknews.org Tacoma, WA – On Saturday, February 4, over 50 people came to support the ongoing hunger strikes occurring in the Northwest Detention Center. The detention center is operated by the GEO group, sanctioned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | This solidarity action was organized by La Resistencia NW to support the undocumented people detained inside. The crowd chanted, "Chinga la migra" and "Estan no solos – you are not alone!" Several detainees video-called the crowd to express their gratitude and to explain their predicament. | In the NWDC, over 100 people went on hunger strike for the most basic of demands.

Fight Back (2023-02-07). Jacksonville demands justice for Tyre Nichols. fightbacknews.org Jacksonville FL- On January 29, the Jacksonville Community Action Committee alongside 80 energized community members rallied to demand accountability and justice. Cities around the nation are organizing in response to not only the release of horrific bodycam footage capturing the slaying of Tyre Nichols, but local struggles as well. | Across the country police brutality persists, but the masses continue to hit the streets to stand up against the violence. The bodycam footage depicting the brutal killing of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop raises important concerns regarding police accountability and…

Fight Back (2023-02-07). Protesters turn out for Tyre Nichols and all victims of police murders in New Orleans. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On Monday, January 30, 100 demonstrators rallied at city hall to call for justice for Tyre Nichols and all victims of police crimes. They then marched to Jackson Square, a tourist hub in the French Quarter. Malikah Asante-Chioke spoke about her father who was killed by Louisiana state police. | Toni Mar, representing New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police (NOCOP), denounced the killings. | As the demonstrators marched through the French Quarter they chanted slogans such as "When killer cops are on patrol, what do you demand? Community control!" | NOCOP members passed out literature cal…

Fight Back (2023-02-07). Tampa panel celebrates Black History Month, vows continued fight for Black liberation. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On February 6, Tampa community members packed the North Tampa branch library for a Black History Month panel hosted by the Tampa district of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). The panel discussed the demands of African Americans, in Tampa and across the country, in the struggle against racism, imperialism and national oppression, especially talking about the struggles against police brutality and for community control of the police. | "The epidemic of police violence shows the need for Black liberation. If we're going to be able to confront this thing head on, we need to develop better in…

Gideon Polya (2023-02-07). Melbourne University Backs Racist and Anti-Semitic IHRA. dissidentvoice.org In 2022 Melbourne University (MU), formerly Australia's top university, succumbed to racist Zionist subversion by falsely defaming anti-racist Jewish and non-Jewish staff and students as anti-Semitic for criticism of Israeli Apartheid. MU has now adopted the false, racist and defamatory International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of anti-Semitism that is anti-Jewish anti-Semitic, anti-Arab anti-Semitic, and …

Global Research News (2023-02-07). Video: "Bank of Canada: Proof they are LYING to you! Ugly Recession Coming" globalresearch.ca

guest author (2023-02-07). Assata Shakur and Mumia Abu-Jamal honor Sam Marcy. workers.org Both of these statements appeared in the March 14, 1998, tribute book for Sam Marcy, on the occasion of his death on Feb. 1, 1998. Assata Shakur on Sam Marcy: Assata Shakur It is not often when we are lucky enough to find a person who is willing to devote . . . |

Hendrik Sybrandy (2023-02-07). Thousands of golden retrievers gather in Colorado. america.cgtn.com Colorado celebrated one of America's most popular dog breeds, the Golden Retriever, on this past Saturday. Find out more.

infobrics (2023-02-07). Why SA Needs to Nurture Relationship with China in Spite of Problem Areas. infobrics.org South Africa would do well to look after its relationship with China says Hywel George, Director of Investments at Old Mutual Investment Group…

infobrics (2023-02-07). Top Students in Henan to Study in Russia. infobrics.org Outstanding third-grade senior high school students who are learning Russian language in ordinary senior high schools in Henan province will be selected to study in Russia…

infobrics (2023-02-07). China, India, to Be Major Growth Drivers During 2023 – IMF. infobrics.org China and India will account for half of the global economic growth in 2023 versus just a tenth for the US and the EU combined, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Jacob Andrewartha (2023-02-07). Behind the 'crisis' in Alice Springs. greenleft.org.au First Nations people and organisations have continued to propose solutions and call for genuine consultation between affected communities at all levels of government. But, as Jacob Andrewartha reports, they are being sidelined.

Janet Parker (2023-02-07). Remember Reza Berati and demand protection for asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au Reza Berati's death has become a symbol of the brutality and impunity of the offshore imprisonment of asylum seekers and refugees, argues Janet Parker, on the ninth anniversary of his brutal death on Manus Island.

Jeff Shantz (2023-02-07). Confronting Canadian policing's deadly record. greenleft.org.au Canadian police need to come clean about their own use of deadly force, writes Jeff Shantz.

Joe George (2023-02-07). 'Knock at the Cabin' Makes an Impossible Call For Care. progressive.org M. Night Shyamalan's latest film emphasizes the power of humanity—and our interconnectedness—amid the horror.

Juan Cole (2023-02-07). With Thousands Dead or Wounded, Will earthquake Aid for Syria be Impeded by US Sanctions? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The 7.8 earthquake that struck south-central Turkey and northwest Syria early on Monday morning. Although over two thousand are being reported dead in Turkey at midnight on Monday and more than a thousand in Syria, the death toll will grow a great deal as the rubble is combed by rescue …

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-07). 2023 Rosa Parks Day – Transit Equity Week. indybay.org After her arrest, Rosa Parks lost her job as a seamstress and without support from the Civil Rights Movement Leaders moved north to Detroit where her brother Sylvester McCauley an US Army Veteran lived with his large family. Auntie Rosie and Raymond Parks regained human dignity and hope. From 1965-1988 she worked as an administrative aide to U.S. Representative John Conyers.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-07). Stop The Discharges NOW! Labor & Community Rally At SF Laguna Honda Hospital. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-02-07). Uncle Sam Bet on Russia's Collapse and Is Losing Its Shirt. sonar21.com Let me start by expressing my heartfelt remorse for the suffering of the people of Turkey in the aftermath of the horrific earthquake. Losing homes and loved ones in the…

Liz Theoharis (2023-02-07). A World Fragmented by Inequality. fpif.org A few weeks ago, the world's power brokers — politicians, CEOs, millionaires, billionaires — met in Davos, the mountainous Swiss resort town, for the 2023 Th…

Marc Martorell Junyent (2023-02-07). Yemen in the Shadow of Transition: Pursuing Justice Amid War (Review). juancole.com Review of Stacey Philbrick Yadav, Yemen in the Shadow of Transition: Pursuing Justice Amid War (London: Hurst and Co., 2022). Greifswald, Germany (Special to Informed Comment) In a context of war, do accountability and justice need to wait until the end of the conflict? In her well-researched and original book Yemen in the Shadow …

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-07). The U.S. continues escalating in Ukraine. mronline.org The U.S. got more than it bargained for after instigating the Ukrainian conflict. The Biden foreign policy team grows more desperate and their plans become more dangerous as they reckon with the unintended consequences of their actions.

Mark Niu (2023-02-07). What about the China-U.S. trade war after four years? america.cgtn.com A new report from the Consumer Technology Association found that despite the tariffs, many tech imports into the U.S. from China such as digital cameras, cooking appliances and vacuums actually rose. Find out more.

Marleen Bosmans (2023-02-07). European Aid Fatal for Palestine. "Black Lists and Secret Files" globalresearch.ca

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-02-07). Israel kills five in Jericho raid. electronicintifada.net Palestinian refugees in Syria, Gaza family in Turkey die in earthquake.

Monet Bailey (2023-02-07). Common heartburn drugs could accelerate TB treatment. healtheuropa.com Researchers have found that over-the-counter heartburn medications could shorten tuberculosis (TB) treatment. TB typically takes months to treat, using a range of drugs. As a result, this can pose a challenge with completing treatment. To tackle this, shortening TB treatment is necessary to reduce the global burden of the disease. A research team, led by …

news.un (2023-02-07). Lack of jobs, the main driver of violent extremism in sub-Saharan Africa: UNDP. news.un.org A lack of job opportunities is the leading factor driving people to join fast-growing violent extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report released by the UN Development Programme on Tuesday.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is degenerative disk disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What exactly does that mean? Is it common and what can I do to feel better? ANSWER: Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain. Our spinal disks wear out with age and use. About 20% of all U.S. adults…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don't even know they have it. If you're over 60 or have a family history of glaucoma, your risk is higher. But there is a way to protect your vision. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains one of the most important things you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing your sight. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). How age-related macular degeneration blurs vision. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of age-related vision loss. It's the No. 1 cause of vision loss for adults over age 50. It affects the retina, particularly the macula, a portion of the retina with specialized cells that allow you your sharpest vision. Your retina consists of layers of neural tissue that line the back part of the eye that sends information from the eyes to the brain. Just like a baseball diamond…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo hospitals continue to earn patients' trust, 5-star ratings for patient experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota, have again received five-star ratings and most qualifying Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals have received at least a four-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. "We are pleased to share that all DMC (Destination Medical Center) sites continue to earn five-star ratings," says Sean Dowdy, M.D., Mayo Clinic's chief value…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "My heel is killing me!" is without a doubt one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices worldwide. Heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. Most often, it's caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone….

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-07). Peru: 'Our Demands Are Now Political'. orinocotribune.com The peasant uprising in Peru has achieved what seemed impossible: the left and academia have been left speechless. Or at least it seems so since their analyses have been silenced under the popular Indigenous clamor, which has organized delegations from the four "suyos" (1) of Peru in "The Taking of Lima," as the march to the capital has been called. | Few suspected that the removal of Pedro Castillo was more than a political crisis in partisan terms. Rather, it was the beginning of a symbolic and historical cataclysm, threatening the very foundations of the colonial pact still in force in the country that is seen…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Anti-imperialists protest docking of US warship at Greek port. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, February 4, communists and other anti-imperialist groups in Greece protested the docking of nuclear-powered American aircraft supercarrier USS George HW Bush (CVN-77) at the port of Piraeus in Athens. Activists from the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) marched to Alexandra's Square in Pasalimani, near the port, protesting the docking of the warship. The protesters demanded that NATO "get out from Greek bases" and called on the conservative New Democracy (ND)-led Greek government to abstain from participating in imperialist interventions led by NATO. Member of Eu…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Iraqis protest "honor killing," demand laws against domestic violence. peoplesdispatch.org One out of every five Iraqi women has reportedly been subjected to domestic violence. However, lawmakers have failed to enact laws against such crimes citing possible impact on the "Iraqi social fabric"

Peter Boyle (2023-02-07). Campaign for freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah àñcalan takes to Sydney Harbour. greenleft.org.au Kurds and supporters began a month-long campaign to free imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah àñcalan by sailing through iconic Sydney Harbour in a flag and banner-dressed yacht. Peter Boyle reports.

Peter Boyle (2023-02-07). Kurds appeal for urgent aid in wake of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. greenleft.org.au Twin earthquakes have devastated Kurdish towns and cities in Turkey and Syria. But the Turkish and Syrian governments have not been providing desperately needed emergency aid, explains Gulfer Olan.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-07). Nuclear War. "90 Seconds to Midnight": The Pentagon's 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-07). 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. globalresearch.ca

Rainer Shea (2023-02-07). Rage Against the War Machine: An Answer to a Decade of Pro-NATO Lies About Ukraine. orinocotribune.com

Reprographixxx Print Room (2023-02-07). Saturday 2/4: Sliding scale Riso printing workshop. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop | 3124 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley CA 94705 | (3 blocks east of Ashby BART)…

Rian Overy (2023-02-07). How do gender stereotypes impact developmental language disorder? healtheuropa.com Researchers from the cognition and language research group, Grecil, have reviewed the impact of gender stereotypes on children with developmental language disorder. Developmental language disorder is a condition which affects a child's acquisition and development of language. Children with developmental language disorder may struggle with speaking, communicating, and understanding others. Developmental language disorder is considered …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). CNN video: NATO rehearses war with Russia in neighboring Estonia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com CNN gets access to NATO exercise mimicking war with Russia…

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). U.S. Space Command Operations hosts NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Transformation. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Space Operations CommandFebruary 3, 2023 USSPACECOM hosts NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, [spoke] with French Air and Space Force Gen. Phillipe Lavigne, NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Transformation (SAC-T), following a briefing at USSPACECOM headquarters, Feb. 3, 2023. NATO's SAC-T is responsible for leading the warfare …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). "Wherever there are people, conflicts can develop": NATO marines train for Arctic warfare. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com "Wherever there are people, conflicts can develop." NATO Marines train to keep their countries safe Marines bridge the sea and land in a multidomain fight. See how NATO is training its Marines to deploy them if NATO countries are threatened. VIDEO…

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). Agile combat: U.S. Air Forces Europe/Africa, NATO hold exercise with Scandinavian nations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaFebruary 6, 2023 European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement Command senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, NATO Allied Air Command, the Royal Danish, Royal Norwegian, Finnish, and Swedish Air Force participate in Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement to Sweden, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). Britain must be most aggressive European member of NATO: Labour. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Sky NewsFebruary 6, 2023 UK must halt defence cuts and lead the way for Europe in NATO, says Labour's shadow defence secretary John Healey will call on the UK to keep arming Ukraine and produce weapons and ammunition to replenish the military's own depleted stockpiles. The government must secure the UK's position as the leading …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). NATO entering new phase in Indo-Pacific "at lightning speed" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Atlantic CouncilFebruary 6, 2023 NATO is entering a new phase in the Indo-Pacific Last week, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the Philippines' National Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez announced plans to accelerate the implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA)…granting US rotating forces access to four additional military bases, bringing the total number …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). Poland: Biden to inspect U.S., NATO combat forces later this month — NBC. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioFebruary 7, 2023 Biden to visit Poland this month: NBC News Joe Biden will likely travel to Poland near the end of the month, NBC News reported on Monday night, citing three people familiar with the plan. The sources noted that the visit was not final until the White House confirmed it and the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). Tbilisi: State Dept agitates over "Russian-occupied territories," Black Sea submarine cable. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geFebruary 7, 2023 Georgia's US Ambassador, State Department official review cooperation, security matters The "difficult" situation in the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia amid the war in Ukraine and the security situation in the Black Sea region were discussed on Monday in a meeting between David Zalkaliani, the Georgian Ambassador to the United States and Louis …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-07). Warhorse, Headhunters: NATO rotates troops for war in Baltic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps Northeast Public Affairs OfficeFebruary 7, 2023 NATO eFP Battlegroups in Poland and Lithuania rotate troops as part of deterrence and defence mission SZCZECIN, Poland — During a Hand Over, Take Over (HOTO) ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup Poland welcomed the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment …

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Saturday 2/11: Screening: The Other Side of the Wall and Panel Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Tuesday 2/21: Fighting for Survival, Fighting on Arrival: The Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

Sara Flounders (2023-02-07). Frank Velgara: Puerto Rican Independista honored. workers.org Community and political organizations and activists gathered to celebrate the life of Puerto Rican Independista and international activist Frank Velgara at Holyrood Church in the Bronx, New York, on Feb 4. Velgara died on Aug. 24, 2022, at the age of 72. Pictured speaking is Benjamin Ramos, a host of . . . |

Staff (2023-02-07). Video: Talking war and peace and other things with libertarians. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-07). Foreign Affairs Magazine Admits Defeat of US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Foreign Affairs, one of the most influential US establishment magazines, recently This conclusion is reached after an assessment of recent US sanctions on countries like China and Russia, whose way of getting around them was to "create alternative global financial structures to insulate themselves and others from punitive action, and that Washington and its acolytes will no longer b…

Staff (2023-02-07). Venezuela Detects US Spy Planes in Flight Control Zone. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, February 5, General Domingo Hernández Lárez, head of the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (CEOFANB), reported via social media that US spy planes were detected flying inside Venezuela's flight information region (FIR) during the past 30 days. | "On no less than four occasions in the last 30 days, the flight information region (Maiquetía FIR) has been violated by US spy planes, disrespecting international agreements," Hernández Lárez wrote. | t.co/RTTJ08YxWq | — GJ. Domingo Hernández Lárez (@dhernandezlarez) Staff (2023-02-07). How capitalist individualism de-radicalized contemporary art. therealnews.com

Suzanne James (2023-02-07). As voter dissatisfaction with the major parties rise, is NSW heading for a kaleidoscope election? greenleft.org.au NSW Labor is a clear favourite to win the March 25 election. But Suzanne James reviews the field and asks is Labor's lead really as big as it looks?

Tanupriya Singh (2023-02-07). Abahlali baseMjondolo and the fight of the organized poor against a hostile justice system. peoplesdispatch.org Months after being imprisoned on a murder charge, three leaders of the eKhenana Commune of Abahlali baseMjondolo have been finally granted bail. Their arrests are part of a lengthy history of violent persecution of the shack dwellers' movement…

teleSUR, DRL, MER (2023-02-07). El "No" es tendencia en las preguntas del referéndum en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con datos del CNE, la opción del NO cuenta con más del por ciento en las ocho preguntas presentadas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-07). Parlamento francés discute polémica reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los debates comienzan en la Asamblea Nacional con una moción de rechazo previo de La Francia Insumisa y una moción de referéndum de Agrupación Nacional.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-07). Sindicatos británicos denuncian falta de acuerdo con gobierno. telesurtv.net Durante esta jornada los trabajadores de la salud protagonizan la que esperan sean la huelga más grande en décadas de acuerdo a los sindicatos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-07). Llega ayuda a Tàºrkiye y Siria tras terremoto que dejó 2.300 muertos. telesurtv.net El presidente de Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, prevé que la cifra de fallecidos aumente en las próximas horas.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-07). Aumenta a 40 cifra de fallecidos por aluviones en Perú. telesurtv.net Con el primer aluvión reportado este lunes habían fallecido 39 personas, mientras que el segundo ocasionó la muerte de una persona.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-07). México gana y se sitúa como líder absoluto en la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Cuba cayó derrotada en un reñido partido ante Colombia, seis carreras por cinco y se colocó al final de la tabla.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-07). Aumentan a 711 los muertos por terremoto en Siria. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sirias mandaron convoyes de médicos provenientes de Damasco, Quneitra, Homs y Tartous hacia Alepo y Latakia.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-07). Bolivia registra disminución de casos de Covid-19 por sexta semana. telesurtv.net En esta semana se detectaron 2.191 nuevos contagios, lo que representa una disminución del 34 por ciento.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-07). México y Venezuela comparten el liderato de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Venezolanos y mexicanos quedan con récord de 3-1 y se enfrentarán este lunes en busca del liderato solitario de la Serie del Caribe 2023.

teleSUR, MER, JGN (2023-02-07). Conoce algunas curiosidades de Bob Marley, la leyenda del Reggae. telesurtv.net A través de sus canciones, el jamaiquino Bob Marley transmitió mensajes de amor, conciencia social y justicia.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-07). Presidente de Ecuador reconoce resultados de comicios. telesurtv.net El mandatario ecuatoriano aseguró que lo ocurrido en las elecciones fue un llamado del pueblo al Gobierno y que "no vamos a eludir esa responsabilidad".

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-07). Paola Pabón: el pueblo ecuatoriano dijo no al Gobierno de Lasso. telesurtv.net La prefecta Pabón afirmó que los resultados electorales obtenidos marcan el inicio de la recuperación de la patria en el Ecuador.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-07). Presidente de Tàºrkiye decreta siete días de duelo por víctimas del terremoto. telesurtv.net Las autoridades han reportado afectaciones en las provincias de Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, entre otras.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-07). Palestina condena asesinato de 5 personas por Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, el Gobierno de Palestina detalló que decenas de personas resultaron heridas en el incidente.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-07). Reportan cinco nuevos casos de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El ente gubernamental declaró que los casos corresponden a cuatro hombres y una mujer.

teleSUR, pha, JGN, SH, DRL (2023-02-07). Lucha y legado de Camilo Cienfuegos, héroe del pueblo cubano. telesurtv.net Camilo Cienfuegos es sin duda uno de los personajes más carismáticos y queridos por el pueblo con que cuenta la historia de Cuba.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-07). Rescatistas brasileños buscan a seis desaparecidos en naufragio. telesurtv.net La operación se concentra en los alrededores de la isla de Paquetá, a 17 kilómetros de la costa.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-07). Mueren siete menores y su madre en incendio al norte de Francia. telesurtv.net Al llegar los bomberos lograron rescatar al padre con heridas de gravedad, pero sin peligro para su vida.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-07). Líder Supremo iraní conmuta sentencias a convictos. telesurtv.net El Ayatolá Jamenei sancionó la reducción de condena para los procesados por protagonizar los recientes disturbios antigubernamentales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-07). Resultados preliminares dan victoria electoral a progresistas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Respecto al referendo, los datos apuntan a una victoria del No en todas las preguntas, lo que representa una derrota para el presidente Lasso.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-07). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a cinco palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Gobierno palestino llamó a la comunidad internacional a presionar a Israel para obligarla a levantar el asedio militar contra la ciudad de Jericó.

teleSUR, yart, SH (2023-02-07). 10 frases de Rubén Darío que describen su visión de la vida. telesurtv.net Gracias a su obra Rubén Darío se consagró como representante del modernismo literario en lengua castellana.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL, YSM (2023-02-07). Comunidad internacional muestra solidaridad con Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El titular de la OMS, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, comunicó que fue activada la red de equipos médicos de emergencia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-07). Ascienden a 26 los fallecidos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net Se reportan 3.276 damnificados y 1.156 viviendas destruidas por los 63 incendios que aún se encuentran activos.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-07). Unos 1.300 muertos en Siria y Tàºrkiye deja sismo de magnitud 7,8. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con un comunicado del presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, al menos 912 personas murieron.

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Ecuador: Lasso Accepts 'No' Victory in Referendum. telesurenglish.net

theguardian (2023-02-07). Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier in plea for clemency after 47 years in jail. theguardian.com Peltier, convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1975, tells Guardian of desire to return home to tribal land.

unitedEditor (2023-02-07). On borders on and below the earth. unitedworldint.com There is a difference between the borders on the world's surface and those below it. That difference may sometimes decide on the matter of life and death. The most recent earthquake in southern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria is demonstrating this. Below the surface, the earth's different plates comprise the natural borders. According to experts, the …

WSWS (2023-02-07). Forest fires kill at least 26 in Chile. wsws.org A 14-year drought caused by climate change, criminally reckless forestry industry activity, unusually high temperatures and strong Patagonian winds have created the perfect conditions for the disaster unfolding in Chile.

WSWS (2023-02-07). The Turkey-Syria earthquake catastrophe: An indictment of capitalism. wsws.org The fact that thousands of people die preventable deaths in earthquakes constitutes an indictment of imperialism and the capitalist system.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Estimate by Airfinity places COVID-19 deaths in China over 1.3 million. wsws.org Health based analytics estimates that COVID deaths in China have reached 1.3 million fatalities.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Germany's housing crisis: 700,000 more homes needed. wsws.org Based on its research, a new study comes to the alarming conclusion that there is currently a shortage of 700,000 homes in Germany.

WSWS (2023-02-07). The Socialist Equality Party candidates for the March 25 NSW election. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing three candidates in the March 25 New South Wales state elections: Max Boddy in the Legislative Assembly in the Bankstown electorate and Oscar Grenfell and Mike Head in the Legislative Council.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Build rank-and-file committees to fight for high quality education and an end to the pandemic! wsws.org 2023 will be characterized by mass opposition of teachers and school workers to intolerable working conditions and mass infection. Teachers and school workers must learn from the experiences of the past three years, having been betrayed by the trade union bureaucracies in the interest of the capitalist state, and form independent rank-and-file committees to carry forward their fight!

WSWS (2023-02-07). Australian government, media join hysteria over Chinese balloon. wsws.org The ludicrous campaign is aimed at fostering a pro-war atmosphere, and to legitimise the escalating US-led war drive against China, which is viewed as the principal threat to American imperialist hegemony.

WSWS (2023-02-07). "A Safe Place" exposes state and federal cover-up of 2018 death of Jerod Draper inside Indiana jail. wsws.org Instead of receiving medical attention while suffering an overdose inside the Harrison County Jail in October 2018, Draper was restrained, tortured and shocked with a taser by jailers and medical staff.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Video: National Health Service workers speak from picket lines during largest strike in history of the NHS. wsws.org On picket lines across England workers told the WSWS about their demands for higher pay and more staff to be employed in the NHS. Many workers expressed the view that pay, conditions, and the right to public health care had to be defended in a unified struggle against Rishi Sunak's Conservative government.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Zelensky government in turmoil amidst reports of impending Russian offensive. wsws.org The Zelensky government is in a state of crisis as reports suggest that Ukrainian forces are struggling in Bakhmut amidst preparations of a new Russian offensive.

WSWS (2023-02-07). How should workers respond to the right-wing furor over Trudeau's appointment of a Canadian Special Representative to combat Islamophobia? wsws.org There is no "progressive" side in the ruling-class faction fight over Elghawaby's appointment. Neither the proponents of Quebec's chauvinist Bill 21 nor the advocates of multiculturalism and identity politics have anything to offer the working class except war, austerity and reaction.

WSWS (2023-02-07). 000 people protest Danish government's planned scrapping of public holiday to pay for military spending increase. wsws.org Sunday's protest, the largest in Denmark for over a decade, is part of an upsurge of working-class opposition across Europe to the ruling elite's determination to make them bear the cost of militarism and war through social spending cuts and attacks on wages and worker rights.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Migrants forcibly evicted from protest encampment in New York. wsws.org The immigrant men, mostly from Latin America, were protesting removal from a Manhattan hotel to a makeshift barracks-like facility far from their places of employment.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Crews burn toxic chemicals from Ohio train crash in "controlled release" wsws.org Ohio Governor Mike DeWine warned that fumes released into the air from the venting operation "can be deadly if inhaled." Officials designated a "red zone" around the site where people faced "grave danger of death" from breathing in the fumes.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Biden aide says door is open to discussing spending cuts with Republicans. wsws.org Washington Post urges attack on Social Security and Medicare after debt ceiling is raised.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Berlin public sector "warning strikes": The trade unions and state executive want to push through a wage reduction. wsws.org The wage cuts can only be stopped if workers take real industrial action and unite with their brothers and sisters in France, Britain and across Europe.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria rising rapidly. wsws.org The fact that the devastating consequences of yesterday's earthquakes were entirely foreseeable and preventable underlines that what happened was social murder.

WSWS (2023-02-07). UK: Lecturers strike at private Sheffield College continues into fourth week. wsws.org The demobilisation by the University and College Union of the fight by college staff and its disaggregated nature is brought into sharper relief as educators in all four parts of the system—primary, secondary, further, and higher education—have been on strike in the city.

WSWS (2023-02-07). National Health Service nurses continue strike, as UK government rejects concessions. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to NHS workers on picket lines during this week's strike.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Support the Socialist Equality Party in the NSW election! No to War! Lives before profits! Billions for healthcare and education! wsws.org The SEP is running in the NSW election to help build a revolutionary party of the working class, directed against capitalism, which offers nothing but social misery and an expanding series of existential crises that threaten the very future of humanity.

WSWS (2023-02-07). PC manufacturer Dell announces 6,6 job cuts, 5 percent of total workforce. wsws.org The mass layoffs in the technology and other industries can be traced directly to the steep interest rate increases of the US Federal Reserve and other central banks over the past year.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Australian Labor government prioritises indigenous "Voice" in bid to divert mounting class tensions. wsws.org The same government that claims to be addressing the historic injustices done to indigenous people is seeking to make the working class as a whole pay for the crisis of global capitalism.

Cristina Escobar (2023-02-07). 'Freeridge' Keeps Netflix's 'On My Block' Story Going (REVIEW). latinorebels.com The Netflix series 'On My Block' was one of the rare high-school shows to center people of color. Now the show's creators are back with a spinoff, 'Freeridge.' Set in the same L.A. neighborhood and the same school, the show follows a new set of friends, still four in number, still mixed gender, all people of color, and still fast-talking and mystery-solving.

Julio Ricardo Varela (2023-02-07). Will Biden Feel the Bad Bunny Effect and Mention Puerto Rico in SOTU? (OPINION). latinorebels.com First Lady Jill Biden appeared as a presenter at the Grammys on Sunday, just minutes after Bad Bunny gave an unapologetically Puerto Rican performance to open the show. Will her husband face the music and say something about Puerto Rico in his State of the Union address Tuesday night?

Susanne Ramirez de Arellano (2023-02-07). 'Non-English' Is the New Puerto Rican (OPINION). latinorebels.com Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican reggaetonero, the biggest music superstar on the planet, and the voice of a generation. But all of this is what is lost in translation, or not translated at all, when CBS captioned his performance and speech with "singing in non-English, speaking in non-English" during the Grammys on Sunday.

The Associated Press (2023-02-07). Dog Owners Tout Xolos' Loyalty and Sacred Underworld History. latinorebels.com Hundreds of years ago the Indigenous group, the Nahuas, believed that a hairless dog, the Xoloitzcuintle, was a sacred creature who could guide its deceased master through the underworld. "Xolos," as they're known, were the focus of a recent museum exhibition in Mexico City honoring the breed.

Ann Brown (2023-02-07). The Scientific Evidence Against Lord Jamar's Spook And Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Denial. moguldom.com Lord Jamar is one of the founding members of the legendary hip-hop group the Brand Nubians. The New Rochelle, NY-based group was known for their politically charged and socially conscious rhymes in the 1990s. Today, Jamar is shocking people not with his lyrics but with his beliefs about the trans-Atlantic slave trade. In short, he …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-07). Investor Confidence Rises As Fed Talks Disinflation: 'Investors Are Powell-Comment-Dependent'. moguldom.com Stock prices, led by tech stocks, rallied on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he expects significant disinflation in 2023, a sign that the central bank believes it's making progress in its fight against the runaway cost of everything. The surprising strength of the labor market underscores why it could take a while to …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-07). Fed's Bostic, Kashkari Say Higher Rate Hikes Needed To Fight Inflation In Robust Economy. moguldom.com A stronger-than-expected labor-market report in January shows the U.S. economy is robust and the central bank may need to keep raising interest rates higher than expected to fight inflation, according to Raphael Bostic and Neel Kashkari, presidents of the Atlanta and Minneapolis Federal Reserve banks. January's strong payroll report suggests the need for rates to …

Ann Brown (2023-02-07). Report: White American Terrorists Planned To Blow Up Baltimore Power Grid Because City Is Black. moguldom.com Two white supremacists have been arrested for planning to blow up the Baltimore power grid because the city is predominately Black. Admitted neo-Nazi Brandon Clint Russell and a Maryland woman named Sarah Beth Clendaniel were arrested and charged with plotting to attack several electrical substations in the Baltimore area, federal authorities announced on Feb. 6. …

Ann Brown (2023-02-07). Black Man Died After Pleading With Prison For Insulin: Prison Wanted More Money. moguldom.com Clifford Farrar, 51, was a prisoner at Stafford Detention Center in Washington state. He also had type 1 diabetes and had been insulin dependent since age 15. His condition was known to the prison, yet in December 2021, he died after pleading for insulin that would have saved his life, his family said. Farrar died …

Editor (2023-02-07). Former Israeli PM Bennett says U.S. 'blocked' his attempts at a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. mronline.org Bennett says the U.S. and its Western allies decided to 'keep striking Putin' and not negotiate.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Socialism is increasingly popular in the U.S. So the House of Representatives denounces it. mronline.org Conservatives in the House of Representatives passed a resolution "denouncing the horrors of socialism" and opposing the implementation of socialist policies.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). Syrian Arab Red Crescent Calls for Lifting of Sanctions on Syria After Earthquake. news.antiwar.com The head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) on Tuesday called for the lifting of US and other Western economic sanctions on Syria following a massive earthquake that has killed over 7,000 people in Syria and Turkey. "The evacuation process and rescue operations are restricted due to obstacles resulting from the severe sanctions," said …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). Russia Says NATO Involvement in Ukraine Could Bring 'Unpredictable Escalation'. news.antiwar.com Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu on Tuesday said the US and NATO were trying to prolong the war in Ukraine and that their military aid and other support for Kyiv threatens an "unpredictable escalation." "The United States and its allies have been trying to prolong the conflict as much as possible. For this purpose, they …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). Head of Zelensky's Party Says Reznikov Won't Be Removed as DM This Week. news.antiwar.com The head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People party in Ukraine's parliament said Monday that Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will not be removed this week. "We're waiting for the appointment of the heads of the Interior Ministry and the SBU security service of Ukraine," said David Arakhamia, the Servant of the People's faction …

_____ (2023-02-07). Sanctions Hamper Relief And Rescue Work In Earthquake-Devastated Syria. popularresistance.org The head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Khaled Hboubati, demanded on Tuesday, February 7, that Western countries, specifically the US and its allies, lift their siege and sanctions on Syria so that rescue and relief work can proceed unimpeded, after the country was devastated by a powerful earthquake on Monday. | "We need heavy equipment, ambulances and fire fighting vehicles to continue to rescue and remove the rubble, and this entails lifting sanctions on Syria as soon as possible," Hboubati said at a press conference on Tuesday, as reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). | A powerful earthquake regis…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). EU Court Of Justice Opens The Door To Defining Catalans As A Threatened National Minority. southfront.org Puigdemont a Sardenya Foto: Albert Salamé / VWFoto | Written by Jordi Oriola Folch | When the Catalan independence movement, after unsuccessfully trying to reach a consensus with the Spanish state on a referendum on self-determination, organized a unilateral referendum in 2017, the Spanish government remained unwilling to engage in dialogue and to seek a political solution. Spain sent 10,000 police to Catalonia to prevent the referendum by force and then fraudulently used the judici…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). In Video: Ukrainian Servicemen Surrender In Heavy Battle for Maryinka. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces extended their control near Blahodatne; | Russian forces are storming the Stupka district in the north of Bakhmut; | Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed control of the village of Nikolaevka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ivanivske; | Clashes between the Russian army and the AFU continue near Dibrova; | Up to 100 Ukrainian se…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Military Situation In Donbass On February 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces extended their control near Blahodatne; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora and Paraskoviivka; | Russian-led forces advanced in the southern districts of Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ivanivske; | Up to 100 Ukrainian…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Military Situation In Kharkiv Region On February 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces reportedly entered the village of Syn'kivka; | Russian forces took control of several heights in the north of Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue to the south of Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kuzemivka; | Up to Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured vehicles and 4 vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling in the Kupyansk region, according to the Russian MOD.

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Military Situation In Syria On February 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). New Underground Military Airbase Opened In Iran. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 7, the Iranian military officially opened new underground airbase Oghab 44 ("Eagle 44"). The military underground facility is hosts different military aircraft, including fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles. | The opening ceremony was attended by Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bakeri and commander of the Iranian Army, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi. | The Oghab 44 military base includes several sections, like a combat du…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Ukraine Lost 6, 0 Servicemen Last Month Russian Defense Minister. southfront.org Illustrative Image | On February 7, Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu held conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | In his speech, Russian Army General revealed that the losses of the Ukrainian military in January amounted to more than 6.5 thousand servicemen. | Despite military assistance to the AFU from Western countries, the Russian military is inflicting heavy losses to the Ukrainian Army. As for the military equipment, in January 2023 alone, the AFU lost…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Ukraine's Defense Minister On Chopping Block Over Army Contract Scandal. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Ukrainian Nazis Do Not Stop Shelling Civilians. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Unable to stop Russia's advance on the front line, the Ukrainian military continues daily shelling of civilians in the regions they have lost. Every day, people are killed by Ukrainian artillery in the city of Donetsk and other settlements of the DPR and LPR. | On February 7, one of the Ukrainian attacks hit the Kievsky district of Donetsk located in the south-western part of the city. Ukrainian Nazis intentionally targeted a bus station on Semashko Avenue. |

Anonymous103 (2023-02-07). Your Support Is Crucial To Keep SouthFront Alive. southfront.org Dear Friends, | We appeal to all our readers and viewers, to our constant supporters! | SouthFront is a crowdfunded endeavour. Our Team has been facing tough pressure from our detractors for many years. Today we are forced to repel numerous costly attacks on the website and continue our work, despite all attempts to remove SouthFront from the international media sphere. | We are forced to resort to this appeal because the situation became critical. Your support is crucial for our activities. | Unfortunately, if we fail to draw up the minimum monthly budget, SouthFront will be forced to continue reducing its broad…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-07). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — February 7, 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 (2023-02-07). Northern Donbass Front Lines Moving. southfront.org |

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-07). State Of The Union Guests Highlight Black Americans Affected By Police Brutality. newsone.com Source: Pool / Getty | The Democratic guests for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address will highlight Black Americans whose lives have been drastically MORE: Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, will be joined by RowVaughn…

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-07). Quotes You Should Read During Black History Month. newsone.com Source: Vergani_Fotografia / Getty | Barack Obama once said, "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." | T…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-07). The February Issue Of TreaZine Is Available Now. thealtworld.com

Clodovaldo Hernández (2023-02-07). Is a Crash Course Enough to Call Oneself a Reporter? Notes on the State of Journalism. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: In Venezuela, the exercise of journalism as a profession, and the privilege of being referred to as a "journalist," is limited to those who have graduated from institutes of higher education with a journalism degree. Those who do not possess the educational qualifications are not identified as journalists. This is the context in which Clodovaldo Hernández writes the piece below. | By Clodovaldo Hernández Feb 4, 2023 | This week we are again faced with one of those typical situations in which it's hard to tell if the storm is really coming or if the neighbor is just shaken up [si la tormenta…

Derek H. Alderman, Joshua F.J. Inwood (2023-02-07). The Black History Of Mapping Racism In The United States. newsone.com Cartography is a less documented aspect of the Black Panthers' activism, but the group used maps to reimagine the cities where African Americans lived and struggled.

Editor at NewsOne (2023-02-07). New Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Podcast Series Spotlights Epidemic In The South. newsone.com Source: 'THE QUBE' | A new podcast series placing a spotlight on the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the South is launching just in time for the annual commemoration of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. | Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here?, a four-part series documenting the history, impact and current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the Black community in the American South, was released Tuesday and presented by It is the first limited series on The Qube and produced by Black, brown (BIPOC) and queer and trans people of color…

Editor (2023-02-07). Laughing at Power with Mr Fish. scheerpost.com By Art27 Mr. Fish recently did a podcast with Art27, which can be listened to here. We start 2023 off with a long anticipated guest, the political cartoonist and artist Dwayne Booth, better known as Mr Fish. Fish's incendiary political artwork and relentless truth-seeking has been a recurring topic around the art27 office, and we …

Editor (2023-02-07). US-Laid Trap for Russia Has Trapped West Instead. scheerpost.com A month before the Feb. 24, 2022 Russian invasion, CN wrote that the U.S. was laying a trap to lure Russia into an economic, information and proxy war. All three have failed for the U.S.

Eleanor J. Bader (2023-02-07). Book Review: Understanding the Seemingly Incomprehensible. progressive.org A harrowing, up-close-and-personal look at the many predominantly white Americans who have been seduced by the growing movement of rightwing conspirators.

Fereshteh Ahmadi (2023-02-07). Western Efforts to Interfere in Iran's Civil Uprising. socialistproject.ca Over the past three months, the news media have focused on the recent protests in Iran. We are writing this essay in order to draw attention to the current risks to the Iranian feminist revolution. We are writing to highlight what is happening in our country of birth, Iran, a country that has always been of interest to the Western world, a country that during the last 100 years has frequently stood up for democracy only to be suppressed by domestic forces backed by Western powers. Iran's women and young people are now rising up again, and their slogan "woman, life, freedom" is heard in all parts of the country…

Finian Cunningham (2023-02-07). Scott Ritter: I'm Not a Traitor… Lying Politicians and US Government are the Real Traitors. thealtworld.com Former Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter answers his critics who accuse him of being a "Russian stooge" and an "anti-American traitor" owing to his trenchant criticism of US involvement in the Ukraine war with Russia. | Ritter says, "they can go to hell!" He adds, "my job is to tell the truth based on fact-based analysis". | "I do not serve the US government, I serve the people and the Constitution," says Ritter. | Ritter explains what guides his military and geopolitical views — "fact-based analysis". He says this truth-telling has always got him in trouble with the Pentagon, the CIA and the U…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-07). Potential therapeutic target for skeletal development problems revealed in mice. imperial.ac.uk

Jacob Goodwin (2023-02-07). Voucher Schemes Are Failing Students with Disabilities. progressive.org New Hampshire's commissioner of education is being sued for diverting millions for a voucher program at a time when the public schools desperately need support staff.

José Luis Granados Ceja (2023-02-07). Venezuela and Iran to Revamp Massive Oil Complex After Visit by FM. venezuelanalysis.com Iranian expertise is expected to help Venezuela break away from its dependence on US refining technology.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-02-07). Justice Department Fights Lawsuit Over Secret JFK Files. thedissenter.org

Monet Bailey (2023-02-07). Buying CBD oil in Germany: All you need to know. healtheuropa.com Learn everything you need to know about using and purchasing CBD oil in Germany from industry expert, Dr. Hemp Me. Germany has been one of the most progressive countries when it comes to the production and consumption of hemp and its derivatives. Over the past few years, the country has seen an increase in the …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-07). Is being married the secret to lowering blood sugar levels? healtheuropa.com People who are married and living with their spouse have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower blood sugar levels. In a new study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research, a research team found that living with a spouse appears to have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower …

noreply (2023-02-07). This Now Gets Totally Surreal… Larry And Helmholtz Smith On SMO. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-07). 'Tens of Thousands' of Prisoners Granted Amnesty in Iran. orinocotribune.com State media reports that the pardon would not apply to dual nationals held in Iranian prisons | The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has approved the proposal of the country's Judiciary to pardon or reduce the sentence of tens of thousands of prisoners, state news agency IRNA reported on 5 February. | Among the prisoners are people accused and convicted of participating in recent anti-government protests triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on 16 September 2022. | Khamenei has pardoned thousands of men and women using Article 110 of the Islamic Republic's…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-07). Venezuela Urgently Needs a Feminist Emergency Plan. orinocotribune.com

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Biden's student loan forgiveness program in jeopardy. peoplesdispatch.org On Friday, February 3, 128 Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, and most Senate Republicans, filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court, opposing President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Biden's program, announced August 24 of last year, would have forgiven up to USD$20,000 in federal student loans for the most low-income borrowers, and USD$0,000 for those earning less than USD$125,000 per year. This would have affected about 43 million people and forgiven around USD$1.6 trillion in student loan debt. | Many believed that this was only a band-aid on a massive issue, as the average U…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Daily Round-up | Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in fresh West Bank raids & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of further Israeli atrocities on Palestinians, Canada sending military forces to Haiti, Peru's government declaring an emergency in seven provinces, and protests in Greece against the docking of a US warship…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Progressive comeback in Ecuador's local elections. peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday February 5, over 10 million Ecuadorians participated in local elections, electing mayors, councilors, and prefectures, as well as the members of the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS). According to preliminary results issued by the National Electoral Council of Ecuador (CNE), with over 98% of the votes counted, progressives emerged victorious in crucial regions of the country. | The Citizen Revolution Movement (RC), led by former president Rafael Correa, won the prefectures in nine of the 23 provinces. The RC also won mayor's offices in sixty cities, including the capital Quito…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Sanctions imposed by US and allies hamper relief and rescue work in earthquake-devastated Syria. peoplesdispatch.org Over 5,000 people have been reported dead so far and thousands more injured in Turkey and Syria in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Taliban authorities detain professor for opposing ban on women's education. peoplesdispatch.org On Friday, February 3, Taliban authorities arrested professor Ismail Mashal, who rose to prominence after he The 37-year-old professor, who ran a private university in Kabul, has stood defiantly against the Taliban's restrictions on women's education despite threats to his life. "The only power I have is my pen, even if they will kill me, even if they will tear me into pieces, I won't stay silent now,"

Rian Overy (2023-02-07). Poor metabolic health can increase the risk of obesity-related cancer. healtheuropa.com Research has shown that people with poor metabolic health are at a greater risk of certain forms of cancer, regardless of their body weight. A study has followed nearly 800,000 people in Sweden, Norway and Austria over the last 40 years, tracking their body mass index (BMI) and metabolic health. The study monitored the participant's …

Ryan Black (2023-02-07). How Can Joe Biden Win Again If Most Democrats Don't Want Him To Run Again? progressivehub.net RYAN BLACK…

Ryan Black (2023-02-07). Israeli Occupation Forces Kill At Least 5 Palestinians In Jericho Refugee Camp. progressivehub.net PEOPLES DISPATCH…

SAM (2023-02-07). Climate Misinformation Is Flooding Public Schools. progressivehub.net BLANCA BEGERT | GRIST…

SAM (2023-02-07). Most Americans Don't Want War With China Or North Korea. progressivehub.net CONNOR ECHOLS | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

Scott Agness (2023-02-07). 'Bruh, You Not Hard!' Shannon Sharpe Says Ja Morant Is No 'Thug' As NBA Investigates Star's 'Acquaintances'. newsone.com Shannon Sharpe had choice words for Ja Morant after the NBA star's "acquaintances" were investigated for an alleged incident following a game last month.

Shontavia Johnson (2023-02-07). The Black History Of African American Inventors: Why Patents Matter. newsone.com

Staff (2023-02-07). 7 February, Ann Arbor: The Struggle for Black and Palestinian Liberation — Political Prisoners. samidoun.net Tuesday, 7 February 7 pm Union Anderson Rm D University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Info: www.instagram.com/p/CoLCbCEvMiG/ First event for Palestine Awareness Week is coming up!! Check out the event description below! In this event, political prisoners are highlighted as freedom fighters as we discuss their strive towards liberation. Political prisoners have endured unethical means of …

Staff (2023-02-07). New York rally honors martyrs, calls for justice and liberation for Palestine. samidoun.net Demonstrators marched through the streets of Brooklyn on Sunday, 29 January in a mass mobilization to salute the martyrs of Jenin and stand with the Palestinian people's liberation struggle. Organized by Within Our Lifetime — United for Palestine, the march drew crowds to the New York streets, with groups including Samidoun NY/NJ, Neturei Karta International, …

Staff (2023-02-07). Pharma Giant Pfizer Is Paying BIG Money To Takeover Online Media. trofire.com Pfizer is spending big money to control online media. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. Mike Papantonio: Pfizer's spending big money to control online media. Boy, they have succeeded haven't they? Talk about this, would you. Farron Cousins: This, this is an amazing story …

Staff (2023-02-07). Biden Will Call for Universal Insulin Price Cap in State of the Union. truthout.org President Joe Biden is planning to call on Congress to send several economic proposals to the White House in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, including measures to expand an insulin price cap for all Americans and implement a minimum tax on the richest Americans. According to a preview of the speech from the White House, Biden will call for a recently-passed provision capping out… |

Staff (2023-02-07). Federal Judge Issues Order Suggesting 13th Amendment Protects Abortion Rights. truthout.org A federal judge has suggested that abortion rights may still be protected by the U.S. Constitution, in spite of the Supreme Court ruling last year that upended decades of precedent protecting the right to abortion. The Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling last June overturned its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which recognized the right to have an abortion in every state in the U. |

Staff (2023-02-07). George Santos Is Under Investigation From House Ethics Officials. truthout.org Republican Rep. George Santos (New York) is officially under investigation by House officials, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) confirmed on Tuesday. McCarthy told reporters that Santos is currently being probed by the House Ethics Committee. It's unclear what the focus of the investigation is, but it could be related to his questionable campaign finance practices — which Democrats and… |

Staff (2023-02-07). GOP Aims to Paint Telehealth Providers of Abortion Pills as "Drug Traffickers" truthout.org Anti-abortion groups are wrongly conflating abortion medication with illegal "drug trafficking" as Republicans push to shut down remote clinics nationwide, raising fears that activists, providers and pregnant people could soon be prosecuted for medications that are considered to be as safe as Tylenol and that account for more than half of all reported abortions in the United States. |

Staff (2023-02-07). Haymarket Books Will Provide Free Black History E-Books to Florida Students. truthout.org In response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) actions to limit the teaching of Black history in the state's public schools, Chicago-based publisher Haymarket Books is offering multiple e-books by progressive Black authors for students to download free of charge. The company's move comes as DeSantis's Florida Department of Education (FDOE) recently blocked African American history courses… |

Staff (2023-02-07). Melting Glaciers Show Why Climate Targets Below 1.5 ∞C Are Needed. truthout.org Eighty-five percent of Northern Hemisphere glaciers terminating in the ocean have been retreating since 2000. Nine-thousands gigatons of ice have melted from glaciers since the 1960s increasing ocean levels by over an inch, with the rate of glacier ice loss tripling since 1990. Two-thirds of land-based glaciers are on track to disappear by 2100. However, glaciers worldwide have also been… |

Staff (2023-02-07). VA GOP Blocks Bill Seeking to Bar Insurrectionists From Positions of Power. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates have killed a bill submitted by a Democratic delegate that would have barred people convicted of engaging in insurrection from holding "positions of public trust." The proposal, submitted by Del. Dan Helmer (D), sought to bar individuals convicted of insurrection from holding public office, as well as positions that are funded or heavily… |

Staff (2023-02-07). Warren, Sanders Slam Restaurant Lobby For Making Workers Fund Anti-Worker Battle. truthout.org Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) are demanding answers from the U.S.'s leading restaurant industry group after an explosive New York Times investigation revealed that the group has, unbeknownst to workers, used millions of dollars of workers' own pocket money to lobby against raising their wages. In a letter to National Restaurant Association (NRA)… |

Staff (2023-02-07). White House Slams Manchin-GOP Push for Social Security, Medicare Commissions. truthout.org The Biden White House made clear on Monday that it opposes the creation of commissions to devise changes — and possible cuts — to Social Security and other U.S. trust funds, rejecting an idea embraced by Republicans and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin amid a dangerous standoff over the nation's debt ceiling. In a statement to Bloomberg Government, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates called the… |

Staff (2023-02-07). WHO Estimates 23 Million Could Be Impacted by Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. truthout.org Magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Turkey near the Syrian border Monday, causing mass devastation in both countries. At least 5,000 casualties have been reported as of Tuesday morning, and rescue efforts are still underway. The WHO predicts that the final death toll could reach 25,000. The 7.8 earthquake, the largest recorded in Turkey since 1939, struck a region that has already been… |

Staff (2023-02-07). The Case of Marvin Haynes — Part One. unicornriot.ninja Minneapolis, MN — The grainy surveillance camera footage shows a small interrogation room—fifteen-by-fifteen, white walls, short cut-pile dark carpet, circular table, and a blue swivel chair. A door on the far wall stands open to the hallways and cubicles beyond. The date in the corner of the video reads 5-19-04. A counter clicks off the …

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-07). The Case of Marvin Haynes Part One. unicornriot.ninja

Zack Linly (2023-02-07). Florida's Black Affairs Board Apologizes After Member Calls Ron DeSantis 'Racist'. newsone.com Pierre Rutledge, chair of the Black Affairs Advisory Board, apologized after board member Stephen Hunter Johnson called Ron DeSantis "racist." But where was the lie?

Zack Linly (2023-02-07). NY School Apologizes For Marking Black History Month With Fried Chicken And Watermelon Lunch Menu. newsone.com Nyack Middle School and its vendor, Aramark, apologized for serving fried chicken and watermelon to mark the start of Black History Month.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Spending on Direct-to-Consumer Advertising for Pharmaceutical Products. jamanetwork.com The tension between physicians and drugmakers, especially over marketing, dates to the era of patent medicines. Since 1997, pharmaceutical manufacturers have advertised directly to US consumers, amplifying controversy over the role of drug marketing in clinical care. Critics argue that direct-to-consumer advertising drives use of expensive medications of marginal or no benefit. In 2015, the American Medical Association called for it to be banned. Proponents claim that direct-to-consumer advertising may provide important information to consumers, empowering them and reducing underdiagnosis. Economic analysis has s…

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes—Risk Enhancers Whose Time Has Finally Arrived. jamanetwork.com Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally for both sexes, affecting 1 in 5 women in the United States. Although women have a lower prevalence of obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease compared with men of a similar age, they have higher rates of myocardial ischemia and associated cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. While both sex-based differences due to biological factors such as the timing of menarche and menopause and gender-related differences related to social constructs (eg, delays in time to evaluation of chest pain for women vs men) contribute to these disparities, there is a growin…

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Accuracy of EHR Food Insecurity, Housing Instability, and Financial Strain Screening in Adult Primary Care. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the accuracy of electronic health record—based screening questionnaires about social risk factors using external single-domain questionnaires as a comparator.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). SARS-CoV-2 Results in Self-collected Nasal Swabs vs Swabs Collected by Health Care Workers in Children and Adolescents. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have several comments about the recent study that concluded that nasal swabs collected by children and adolescents have similar diagnostic performance to those collected by health care professionals.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Vaccination, Acute Myocardial Infarction, and Ischemic Stroke After COVID-19 Infection. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We would like to highlight some key points about the recent article that reported that patients who received full vaccination against COVID-19 had a reduced risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and ischemic stroke after COVID-19 diagnosis.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). SARS-CoV-2 Results in Self-collected Nasal Swabs vs Swabs Collected by Health Care Workers in Children and Adolescents—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the letter from Drs Hong and Sung about our study, which demonstrated the ability of children and adolescents to self-collect samples for respiratory virus testing and independently participate in their medical care.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Vaccination, Acute Myocardial Infarction, and Ischemic Stroke After COVID-19 Infection—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Chu and colleagues for their comments about our Research Letter. Our analysis found that 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were associated with a reduced risk of AMI and ischemic stroke after COVID-19, using inverse probability treatment weighting to mitigate the imbalance in patient characteristics by vaccination status.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Mpox Outbreak Update—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Zhou for the thoughtful Letter in response to our Viewpoint. The global mpox outbreak is clearly evolving and knowledge about this infection is rapidly changing. When the Viewpoint was published on August 11, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had not approved testing of any site other than skin lesions. We are aware of some preliminary studies that have reported the ability to detect mpox virus in other samples, such as saliva and semen, from infected patients. However, at this point, these tests have not received Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA, and the goal of our Viewp…

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Association Between Drug Characteristics and Manufacturer Spending on Direct-to-Consumer Advertising. jamanetwork.com This pharmacoeconomic study estimates associations between drug characteristics and the proportion of manufacturer promotional spending allocated to direct-to-consumer advertising.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). History of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Coronary Artery Disease Assessed by Coronary CT Angiography. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the association of history of adverse pregnancy outcomes with subsequent image-identified coronary artery disease among a population-based cohort of women in Sweden.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Intravitreous Aflibercept for Prevention of Vision-Threatening Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial analyzes the effects of aflibercept injections vs sham for reducing disease progression and improving long-term visual acuity in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Patient Information: Ectopic Pregnancy. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes ectopic pregnancy and its risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Management of Menopausal Symptoms. jamanetwork.com This narrative review discusses treatments for women with bothersome vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, or both) and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (genitourinary symptoms), which include hormonal and nonhormonal options.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights Clinical Update examines treatment recommendations and therapy options among adults with latent tuberculosis infection.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). More Medical News Clinicians Can Use. jamanetwork.com For more than a century, JAMA's Medical News department has illuminated timely topics in clinical medicine, biomedical research, public health, and health policy from across the spectrum of scientific publishing and the landscape of health and medicine. As a new year begins—year 4 of the COVID-19 pandemic—the news team will continue to produce its signature Medical News & Perspectives stories, along with regular audio and video features.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Lecanemab Gains FDA Approval for Early Alzheimer Disease. jamanetwork.com A treatment that may moderately slow mild cognitive decline and reduce amyloid-β plaques in patients with early Alzheimer disease gained accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lecanemab-irmb, marketed as Leqembi by Eisai and Biogen, is indicated for patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer disease.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Substance Use, Mental Health Challenges Widespread in 2021. jamanetwork.com More than 46 million people (16.5%) aged 12 years or older in the US met clinical criteria for substance use disorders in 2021, whereas nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 18 years or older reported a mental illness, according to the 2021 National Survey of Drug Use and Health conducted by the federal government.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Gene Edited Tumor Cells Kill and Prevent Cancer in Mice. jamanetwork.com Live cancer cells genetically altered to both attack cancer tumors and stimulate immunity eliminated established glioblastoma tumors and prevented recurrence in mice, according to a report in Science Translational Medicine. The results suggest that cell-based immunotherapies for treating solid tumors in humans may be possible, according to the authors.

jamanetwork (2023-02-07). Child Asthma Tied to Specific Urban Air Pollutants. jamanetwork.com Ozone and fine particulate matter are associated with increased asthma exacerbations in children living in urban areas. Moreover, these pollutants appear linked to specific inflammation patterns distinct from each other and from viral asthma, according to a study in The Lancet Planetary Health.

_____ (2023-02-07). Symbolism in Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's Politics. journal-neo.org In he practice of political figures symbolism frequently manifests itself as a commitment to certain historical traditions established in national society and as an expression of consistent steps toward the future. This is a practice that can be found in both Eastern and Western politics. As the Ottoman Empire's successor, modern Turkey holds the idea …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-07). Ecuador: The Crumbling of Another Neoliberal Restoration Pawn. libya360.wordpress.com Gustavo A MarangesThe prefect of Pichincha, Paola Pabón, with the candidate for mayor of Quito, Pabel Muñoz, at the closing of the campaign.JOSÉ JàÅCOME (EFE) Last Sunday, regional elections were held in Ecuador. Thirteen million people were called to elect 5,700 (governors, mayors, counselors, and parish board members) and the seven Council of Citizen Participation…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-07). Everywhere Kazdaƒülari: Gold Extractivism in Turkey and Resistance. libya360.wordpress.com Bilge Emine Arslan "Aranyani: The forest as the feminine principle. The Goddess of the forest. The primary source of life and fertility. Forest as a community has been viewed as a model for societal and civilizational evolution." —Vandana Shiva, Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Survival in India, 1988 Her Yer Kazdaƒülari (Everywhere Kazdaƒülari) Forest defense…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-07). Nicaraguan Ambassador: Only Socialist and Revolutionary Countries are Putting People Over Profit. libya360.wordpress.com Below we are pleased to publish the text of the powerful speech given by Guisell Morales Echaverry, Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland, to the event we recently co-organised at the Marx Memorial Library in London, Socialist solutions to the climate crisis. Guisell notes it's the socialist and progressive…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-07). Ralph Gonsalves: "Latin-Caribbean Integration is Necessary, but it Has Been Discontinuous" libya360.wordpress.com Laura Capote y Leticia Garziglia Interview with Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and President pre tempore of Celac The small island countries of CARICOM have shown their dignity and sovereignty by maintaining firm positions on the US policy of interference against Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Exclusive interview with Ralph Gonsalves,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-07). 'Resistance is Continual in Nicaragua'. libya360.wordpress.com Roger McKenzie and Dan Kovalik A mural commemorating the third anniversary of the Nicaraguan revolution Photo: Susan Ruggles Roger McKenzie talks to US writer Dan Kovalik about why the people of Nicaragua need our support in their battle to determine their own future Dan Kovalik first became aware of a place called Nicaragua in the…

Brittani Banks (2023-02-07). Connecting With Nature Is a Path to Finding Joy in Life. independentmediainstitute.org Lying on the smooth rocks that sit in the middle of the Yuba River, water streaming around her body, Renée Wilson's eyes are closed. She nestles into the bed of boulders, serene. At first, the rush of the water is the only sound; then her voice begins to narrate over the imagery: "I am a …

Brittani Banks (2023-02-07). How Complicit Governments Support the Drug Trade. independentmediainstitute.org The modern globalized world has made it easier and far more lucrative to facilitate and enable international drug networks, and several governments, or elements within them, actively work with criminal groups to support the flow of drugs around the world. This has led to a surge in drug usage among people worldwide, according to the …

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Rian Overy (2023-02-07). How do gender stereotypes impact developmental language disorder? healtheuropa.com Researchers from the cognition and language research group, Grecil, have reviewed the impact of gender stereotypes on children with developmental language disorder. Developmental language disorder is a condition which affects a child's acquisition and development of language. Children with developmental language disorder may struggle with speaking, communicating, and understanding others. Developmental language disorder is considered …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-07). Common heartburn drugs could accelerate TB treatment. healtheuropa.com Researchers have found that over-the-counter heartburn medications could shorten tuberculosis (TB) treatment. TB typically takes months to treat, using a range of drugs. As a result, this can pose a challenge with completing treatment. To tackle this, shortening TB treatment is necessary to reduce the global burden of the disease. A research team, led by …

Amnesty International (2023-02-07). Monday 2/6: Leonard Peltier Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | Seventh St.




APTP (2023-02-07). Saturday 2/4: Justice for Tyre Nichols: Community Skate Session and Healing Village. indybay.org Lil' Bobby Hutton Park | (1200-1248 16th St) | Oakland…

AS Art Gallery (2023-02-07). Wednesday 2/8: The Art of Protest. indybay.org AS Art Gallery | Terrace Level | César Chávez Student Center | San Francisco State University | 16 Holloway Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94132…

Catherine Crockett (2023-02-07). Friday 2/24: Marshall: Free Film Screening & Discussion. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…




Contemporary Jewish Museum (2023-02-07). Thursday 2/16: Cara Levine: To Survive I Need You to Survive. indybay.org Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-02-07). Sunday 2/19: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, across from SF Ferry Bldg.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-07). Big Oil spent over $34.2 million lobbying California officials in the 2021-22 session. indybay.org WSPA and Big Oil wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) creating alliances with labor unions; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) sponsoring awards ceremonies, including those for legislators and journalists.




Dan Bacher (2023-02-07). Chevron doubles last year's profits as consumers are gouged at the gas pumps. indybay.org The news of Chevron's record profits and record oil and gas production in the U.S. comes as data from the Bureau of Land Management reveals that President Biden approved more oil and gas drilling permits in his first two years in office than former President Donald Trump.

Danny O'Brien (2023-02-07). Portland Brigadistas report on Cuba Venceremos trip. workers.org Portland, Oregon Workers World Party members Lyn Neeley and Danny O'Brien did a report-back Jan. 30 at Portland State University on their recent trip to Cuba as part of the 51st contingent of the Venceremos Brigade. Lyn Neeley and Danny O'Brien. PHOTO: Dana Their slides showed the Cuban arts and . . . |

Dave Id (2023-02-07). "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 Giesen (2023-02-07). Monday 2/6: Black History Month: "Now, about those 40 acres" & The Liberty Bell. indybay.org online video conference: meet.google.com/kch-cutp-vsh…

DLI (2023-02-07). Uncle Sam went ballistic over a balloon? indybay.org Last week, the volume of hot air spewed out by the Corporate media–magnifying even that from the Pentagon and State Dept.–was probably enough to fill 100X the size of the Chinese balloon! Notwithstanding the Chinese admission that it was a weather balloon blown off course, the US government response was nothing short of Cold War propaganda on steroids!

for HUFF (2023-02-07). Follow-Up Protest Questions for Tuesday February 7th 11 AM. indybay.org




guest author (2023-02-07). Assata Shakur and Mumia Abu-Jamal honor Sam Marcy. workers.org Both of these statements appeared in the March 14, 1998, tribute book for Sam Marcy, on the occasion of his death on Feb. 1, 1998. Assata Shakur on Sam Marcy: Assata Shakur It is not often when we are lucky enough to find a person who is willing to devote . . . |

infobrics (2023-02-07). Why SA Needs to Nurture Relationship with China in Spite of Problem Areas. infobrics.org South Africa would do well to look after its relationship with China says Hywel George, Director of Investments at Old Mutual Investment Group…

infobrics (2023-02-07). Top Students in Henan to Study in Russia. infobrics.org Outstanding third-grade senior high school students who are learning Russian language in ordinary senior high schools in Henan province will be selected to study in Russia…




infobrics (2023-02-07). China, India, to Be Major Growth Drivers During 2023 – IMF. infobrics.org China and India will account for half of the global economic growth in 2023 versus just a tenth for the US and the EU combined, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Jon Edwards (2023-02-07). DeSantis' First Law Enforcement Appointee Perjury and Failure to Disclose homicide arrest. indybay.org DeSantis 2019 Broward County Sheriff Appointee Perjury Investigation and Homicide Arrest – failure to Disclose – Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony…

Joyce Chediac (2023-02-07). Statement from Leonard Peltier. liberationnews.org They have historically imprisoned or killed our people, taken our land and resources.

infobrics (2023-02-07). China, India, to Be Major Growth Drivers During 2023 – IMF. infobrics.org China and India will account for half of the global economic growth in 2023 versus just a tenth for the US and the EU combined, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Jon Edwards (2023-02-07). DeSantis' First Law Enforcement Appointee Perjury and Failure to Disclose homicide arrest. indybay.org DeSantis 2019 Broward County Sheriff Appointee Perjury Investigation and Homicide Arrest – failure to Disclose – Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony…

Joyce Chediac (2023-02-07). Statement from Leonard Peltier. liberationnews.org They have historically imprisoned or killed our people, taken our land and resources.

Juan Cole (2023-02-07). With Thousands Dead or Wounded, Will earthquake Aid for Syria be Impeded by US Sanctions? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The 7.8 earthquake that struck south-central Turkey and northwest Syria early on Monday morning. Although over two thousand are being reported dead in Turkey at midnight on Monday and more than a thousand in Syria, the death toll will grow a great deal as the rubble is combed by rescue …

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-07). 2023 Rosa Parks Day – Transit Equity Week. indybay.org After her arrest, Rosa Parks lost her job as a seamstress and without support from the Civil Rights Movement Leaders moved north to Detroit where her brother Sylvester McCauley an US Army Veteran lived with his large family. Auntie Rosie and Raymond Parks regained human dignity and hope. From 1965-1988 she worked as an administrative aide to U.S. Representative John Conyers.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-07). Stop The Discharges NOW! Labor & Community Rally At SF Laguna Honda Hospital. indybay.org

LaborFest (2023-02-07). Friday 2/10: Put Musk On Autopilot To Mars! indybay.org At: Tesla Factory – 45 0 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538…

Marc Martorell Junyent (2023-02-07). Yemen in the Shadow of Transition: Pursuing Justice Amid War (Review). juancole.com Review of Stacey Philbrick Yadav, Yemen in the Shadow of Transition: Pursuing Justice Amid War (London: Hurst and Co., 2022). Greifswald, Germany (Special to Informed Comment) In a context of war, do accountability and justice need to wait until the end of the conflict? In her well-researched and original book Yemen in the Shadow …

Michael Maier (2023-02-07). RAND Corporation: No one can win this war. indybay.org Authors Samuel Charap and Miranda Priebe conclude "that in addition to averting a possible escalation toward a Russia-Nato war or Russian nuclear deployment, avoiding a protracted war is a higher priority for the United States" than regaining territorial control through Ukraine. As a result, the analysis sees first a cease-fire and eventually an agreement as crucial.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aNmXH5WIzb0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 13) is in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Consumer Health: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain. There's no specific test that can confirm vascular dementia. Instead, health care professionals make a judgment based on any medical history for stroke or disorders of the heart and blood vessels, and results of tests that can clarify the diagnosis. Symptoms Vascular dementia symptoms vary, depending on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). 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 (2023-02-07). Science Saturday: Mayo researchers streamline genetic testing in heart failure clinic, improve clinical care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in Genetics in Medicine, Mayo Clinic researchers streamlined genetic testing and counseling for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. "We showed that this practice intervention increased the uptake and yield of genetic testing and counseling in our Heart Failure Clinic," says Naveen Pereira, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study. "This may have…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity. February is American Heart Month. But what is heart disease? Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8E_NPCZCNdo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is degenerative disk disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What exactly does that mean? Is it common and what can I do to feel better? ANSWER: Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain. Our spinal disks wear out with age and use. About 20% of all U.S. adults…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic to lead new radiotracer trial for detecting pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In an academic-industrial collaboration, Mayo Clinic is assessing in a clinical trial a new radiotracer in pancreatic cancer imaging. As part of the investigation, the new agent, 68Ga-Fibroblast-Activation-Protein-Inhibitors (FAPI)-46 (68Ga-FAPI-46), will be compared with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), which is the current standard-of-care radiotracer, in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of pancreatic cancer. "The research will focus on pancreatic cancer and evaluate whether this radiotracer does what it's supposed to do, and whether it…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don't even know they have it. If you're over 60 or have a family history of glaucoma, your risk is higher. But there is a way to protect your vision. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains one of the most important things you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing your sight. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). 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 (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Turmeric for healthier diet, pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement? Is it something I can add into my diet to feel better? ANSWER: Turmeric is becoming…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). How age-related macular degeneration blurs vision. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of age-related vision loss. It's the No. 1 cause of vision loss for adults over age 50. It affects the retina, particularly the macula, a portion of the retina with specialized cells that allow you your sharpest vision. Your retina consists of layers of neural tissue that line the back part of the eye that sends information from the eyes to the brain. Just like a baseball diamond…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Check out chickpeas for year-round healthy eating. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you look to reboot your healthy eating after the holidays, check out chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas may not be as familiar as other legumes, like black beans and green peas. But golden, nutty chickpeas are nutrient powerhouses, budget-friendly and a versatile option for year-round healthy eating. Loaded with nutrients, naturally low in saturated fat Nearly three-quarters of Americans exceed the daily recommended amount of saturated fat, much of which comes from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking down different types of blood donations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. Becoming a donor is easy and can make a significant impact on your community. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, breaks down the different types of blood donations and how they help patients in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/oXRVHusvcMU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Mayo hospitals continue to earn patients' trust, 5-star ratings for patient experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota, have again received five-star ratings and most qualifying Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals have received at least a four-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. "We are pleased to share that all DMC (Destination Medical Center) sites continue to earn five-star ratings," says Sean Dowdy, M.D., Mayo Clinic's chief value…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "My heel is killing me!" is without a doubt one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices worldwide. Heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. Most often, it's caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). 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 (2023-02-07). Radon: The odorless, invisible threat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water — and it can get trapped inside your home, office or school. There's no known safe level of radon. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms of radon exposure as there are with carbon monoxide poisoning. What makes radon so dangerous Breathing high levels over time can lead to lung cancer. In fact, radon is a Class A carcinogen. It's the No….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). 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 (2023-02-07). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-07). 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…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-02-07). 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…

Reprographixxx Print Room (2023-02-07). Saturday 2/4: Sliding scale Riso printing workshop. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop | 3124 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley CA 94705 | (3 blocks east of Ashby BART)…

Revolution Books (2023-02-07). Friday 2/10: Carl Dix-Why Defunding Police &Abolishing Prisons UnderThis System Are Dangerous Illusions. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Saturday 2/11: Screening: The Other Side of the Wall and Panel Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Tuesday 2/21: Fighting for Survival, Fighting on Arrival: The Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Saturday 2/25: Bayview Branch Library Open House. indybay.org Bayview Branch | 75 3rd St. | San Francisco, CA 94124…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Monday 2/27: Storytelling with Clara Kamunde. indybay.org Portola Branch Library | 380 Bacon St. | San Francisco, CA 94134…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-07). Tuesday 2/28: Panel: Reparations Now! indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

Sara Flounders (2023-02-07). Frank Velgara: Puerto Rican Independista honored. workers.org Community and political organizations and activists gathered to celebrate the life of Puerto Rican Independista and international activist Frank Velgara at Holyrood Church in the Bronx, New York, on Feb 4. Velgara died on Aug. 24, 2022, at the age of 72. Pictured speaking is Benjamin Ramos, a host of . . . |

Shabbir Rizvi (2023-02-07). Guantánamo Bay: 21 years of crimes against humanity. liberationnews.org Last month, 150 human rights organizations signed onto a letter organized by the Center for Victims of Torture to close Guantánamo Bay.

teleSUR, DRL, MER (2023-02-07). El "No" es tendencia en las preguntas del referéndum en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con datos del CNE, la opción del NO cuenta con más del por ciento en las ocho preguntas presentadas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-07). Parlamento francés discute polémica reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los debates comienzan en la Asamblea Nacional con una moción de rechazo previo de La Francia Insumisa y una moción de referéndum de Agrupación Nacional.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-07). Sindicatos británicos denuncian falta de acuerdo con gobierno. telesurtv.net Durante esta jornada los trabajadores de la salud protagonizan la que esperan sean la huelga más grande en décadas de acuerdo a los sindicatos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-07). Llega ayuda a Tàºrkiye y Siria tras terremoto que dejó 2.300 muertos. telesurtv.net El presidente de Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, prevé que la cifra de fallecidos aumente en las próximas horas.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-07). Aumenta a 40 cifra de fallecidos por aluviones en Perú. telesurtv.net Con el primer aluvión reportado este lunes habían fallecido 39 personas, mientras que el segundo ocasionó la muerte de una persona.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-07). México gana y se sitúa como líder absoluto en la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Cuba cayó derrotada en un reñido partido ante Colombia, seis carreras por cinco y se colocó al final de la tabla.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-07). Aumentan a 711 los muertos por terremoto en Siria. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sirias mandaron convoyes de médicos provenientes de Damasco, Quneitra, Homs y Tartous hacia Alepo y Latakia.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-07). Bolivia registra disminución de casos de Covid-19 por sexta semana. telesurtv.net En esta semana se detectaron 2.191 nuevos contagios, lo que representa una disminución del 34 por ciento.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-07). México y Venezuela comparten el liderato de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Venezolanos y mexicanos quedan con récord de 3-1 y se enfrentarán este lunes en busca del liderato solitario de la Serie del Caribe 2023.

teleSUR, MER, JGN (2023-02-07). Conoce algunas curiosidades de Bob Marley, la leyenda del Reggae. telesurtv.net A través de sus canciones, el jamaiquino Bob Marley transmitió mensajes de amor, conciencia social y justicia.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-07). Presidente de Ecuador reconoce resultados de comicios. telesurtv.net El mandatario ecuatoriano aseguró que lo ocurrido en las elecciones fue un llamado del pueblo al Gobierno y que "no vamos a eludir esa responsabilidad".

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-07). Paola Pabón: el pueblo ecuatoriano dijo no al Gobierno de Lasso. telesurtv.net La prefecta Pabón afirmó que los resultados electorales obtenidos marcan el inicio de la recuperación de la patria en el Ecuador.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-07). Presidente de Tàºrkiye decreta siete días de duelo por víctimas del terremoto. telesurtv.net Las autoridades han reportado afectaciones en las provincias de Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, entre otras.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-07). Palestina condena asesinato de 5 personas por Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, el Gobierno de Palestina detalló que decenas de personas resultaron heridas en el incidente.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-07). Reportan cinco nuevos casos de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El ente gubernamental declaró que los casos corresponden a cuatro hombres y una mujer.

teleSUR, pha, JGN, SH, DRL (2023-02-07). Lucha y legado de Camilo Cienfuegos, héroe del pueblo cubano. telesurtv.net Camilo Cienfuegos es sin duda uno de los personajes más carismáticos y queridos por el pueblo con que cuenta la historia de Cuba.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-07). Rescatistas brasileños buscan a seis desaparecidos en naufragio. telesurtv.net La operación se concentra en los alrededores de la isla de Paquetá, a 17 kilómetros de la costa.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-07). Mueren siete menores y su madre en incendio al norte de Francia. telesurtv.net Al llegar los bomberos lograron rescatar al padre con heridas de gravedad, pero sin peligro para su vida.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-07). Líder Supremo iraní conmuta sentencias a convictos. telesurtv.net El Ayatolá Jamenei sancionó la reducción de condena para los procesados por protagonizar los recientes disturbios antigubernamentales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-07). Resultados preliminares dan victoria electoral a progresistas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Respecto al referendo, los datos apuntan a una victoria del No en todas las preguntas, lo que representa una derrota para el presidente Lasso.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-07). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a cinco palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Gobierno palestino llamó a la comunidad internacional a presionar a Israel para obligarla a levantar el asedio militar contra la ciudad de Jericó.

teleSUR, yart, SH (2023-02-07). 10 frases de Rubén Darío que describen su visión de la vida. telesurtv.net Gracias a su obra Rubén Darío se consagró como representante del modernismo literario en lengua castellana.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL, YSM (2023-02-07). Comunidad internacional muestra solidaridad con Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El titular de la OMS, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, comunicó que fue activada la red de equipos médicos de emergencia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-07). Ascienden a 26 los fallecidos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net Se reportan 3.276 damnificados y 1.156 viviendas destruidas por los 63 incendios que aún se encuentran activos.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-07). Unos 1.300 muertos en Siria y Tàºrkiye deja sismo de magnitud 7,8. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con un comunicado del presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, al menos 912 personas murieron.

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Death Toll From Syria Earthquake Rises to 711. telesurenglish.net The Syrian Ministry of Health reported Monday that the death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose to 711, while 1,431 people were injured in Latakia, Aleppo, Hama and Tartous regions. | However, the deputy minister of the agency, Ahmed Damiriya, clarified that the figure is preliminary, as there are still many missing and rubble to be removed where people may be trapped. | RELATED: | Damiriya also said that fo…

teleSUR (2023-02-07). Ecuador: Lasso Accepts 'No' Victory in Referendum. telesurenglish.net

WSWS (2023-02-07). The Turkey-Syria earthquake catastrophe: An indictment of capitalism. wsws.org The fact that thousands of people die preventable deaths in earthquakes constitutes an indictment of imperialism and the capitalist system.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Estimate by Airfinity places COVID-19 deaths in China over 1.3 million. wsws.org Health based analytics estimates that COVID deaths in China have reached 1.3 million fatalities.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Germany's housing crisis: 700,000 more homes needed. wsws.org Based on its research, a new study comes to the alarming conclusion that there is currently a shortage of 700,000 homes in Germany.

WSWS (2023-02-07). The Socialist Equality Party candidates for the March 25 NSW election. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing three candidates in the March 25 New South Wales state elections: Max Boddy in the Legislative Assembly in the Bankstown electorate and Oscar Grenfell and Mike Head in the Legislative Council.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Build rank-and-file committees to fight for high quality education and an end to the pandemic! wsws.org 2023 will be characterized by mass opposition of teachers and school workers to intolerable working conditions and mass infection. Teachers and school workers must learn from the experiences of the past three years, having been betrayed by the trade union bureaucracies in the interest of the capitalist state, and form independent rank-and-file committees to carry forward their fight!

WSWS (2023-02-07). Australian government, media join hysteria over Chinese balloon. wsws.org The ludicrous campaign is aimed at fostering a pro-war atmosphere, and to legitimise the escalating US-led war drive against China, which is viewed as the principal threat to American imperialist hegemony.

WSWS (2023-02-07). "A Safe Place" exposes state and federal cover-up of 2018 death of Jerod Draper inside Indiana jail. wsws.org Instead of receiving medical attention while suffering an overdose inside the Harrison County Jail in October 2018, Draper was restrained, tortured and shocked with a taser by jailers and medical staff.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Zelensky government in turmoil amidst reports of impending Russian offensive. wsws.org The Zelensky government is in a state of crisis as reports suggest that Ukrainian forces are struggling in Bakhmut amidst preparations of a new Russian offensive.

WSWS (2023-02-07). How should workers respond to the right-wing furor over Trudeau's appointment of a Canadian Special Representative to combat Islamophobia? wsws.org There is no "progressive" side in the ruling-class faction fight over Elghawaby's appointment. Neither the proponents of Quebec's chauvinist Bill 21 nor the advocates of multiculturalism and identity politics have anything to offer the working class except war, austerity and reaction.

WSWS (2023-02-07). 000 people protest Danish government's planned scrapping of public holiday to pay for military spending increase. wsws.org Sunday's protest, the largest in Denmark for over a decade, is part of an upsurge of working-class opposition across Europe to the ruling elite's determination to make them bear the cost of militarism and war through social spending cuts and attacks on wages and worker rights.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Migrants forcibly evicted from protest encampment in New York. wsws.org The immigrant men, mostly from Latin America, were protesting removal from a Manhattan hotel to a makeshift barracks-like facility far from their places of employment.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Crews burn toxic chemicals from Ohio train crash in "controlled release" wsws.org Ohio Governor Mike DeWine warned that fumes released into the air from the venting operation "can be deadly if inhaled." Officials designated a "red zone" around the site where people faced "grave danger of death" from breathing in the fumes.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Biden aide says door is open to discussing spending cuts with Republicans. wsws.org Washington Post urges attack on Social Security and Medicare after debt ceiling is raised.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Berlin public sector "warning strikes": The trade unions and state executive want to push through a wage reduction. wsws.org The wage cuts can only be stopped if workers take real industrial action and unite with their brothers and sisters in France, Britain and across Europe.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Support the Socialist Equality Party in the NSW election! No to War! Lives before profits! Billions for healthcare and education! wsws.org The SEP is running in the NSW election to help build a revolutionary party of the working class, directed against capitalism, which offers nothing but social misery and an expanding series of existential crises that threaten the very future of humanity.

WSWS (2023-02-07). PC manufacturer Dell announces 6,6 job cuts, 5 percent of total workforce. wsws.org The mass layoffs in the technology and other industries can be traced directly to the steep interest rate increases of the US Federal Reserve and other central banks over the past year.

WSWS (2023-02-07). Australian Labor government prioritises indigenous "Voice" in bid to divert mounting class tensions. wsws.org The same government that claims to be addressing the historic injustices done to indigenous people is seeking to make the working class as a whole pay for the crisis of global capitalism.

Editor (2023-02-07). Peace deal between Ethiopian government and TPLF holds despite delays in implementation; U.S. escalates attempts to scapegoat Eritrea. mronline.org Attempts by U.S. and other Western countries to sow discord between Ethiopia and Eritrea "will not be successful because the majority of the Ethiopian people are grateful for the Eritrean army's help in defeating the TPLF," former Ethiopian diplomat Mohamed Hassan told Peoples Dispatch.

Margaret Kimberley (2023-02-07). The U.S. continues escalating in Ukraine. mronline.org The U.S. got more than it bargained for after instigating the Ukrainian conflict. The Biden foreign policy team grows more desperate and their plans become more dangerous as they reckon with the unintended consequences of their actions.

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). After Earthquake Devastates Syria, US Shows No Interest in Lifting Sanctions. news.antiwar.com After a devastating earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, killing thousands of people, the US State Department showed no interest in lifting crippling economic sanctions on Syria that are specifically designed to prevent the country's reconstruction. As of Monday night, the earthquake has killed at least 2,921 people in Turkey and 1,444 in northwest Syria, including …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). NORAD Commander: Chinese Balloons That Entered US Under Trump Went 'Undetected'. news.antiwar.com The head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) claimed on Monday that Chinese balloons that entered US airspace during the Trump administration weren't detected by the command, which is responsible for airspace protection of Canada and the continental United States. "As NORAD commander, it's my responsibility to detect threats to North America," said Gen. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-07). UN Chief Fears Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Turn Into 'Wider War'. news.antiwar.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world is heading toward a "wider war" as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine is inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people, with profound global implications. The prospects for peace keep diminishing," Guterres told the UN General Assembly. "I fear the world …

news.un (2023-02-07). Lack of jobs, the main driver of violent extremism in sub-Saharan Africa: UNDP. news.un.org A lack of job opportunities is the leading factor driving people to join fast-growing violent extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report released by the UN Development Programme on Tuesday.

D.L. Chandler (2023-02-07). Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Reggae Legend Lives On In Death. newsone.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-07). Peru: 'Our Demands Are Now Political'. orinocotribune.com The peasant uprising in Peru has achieved what seemed impossible: the left and academia have been left speechless. Or at least it seems so since their analyses have been silenced under the popular Indigenous clamor, which has organized delegations from the four "suyos" (1) of Peru in "The Taking of Lima," as the march to the capital has been called. | Few suspected that the removal of Pedro Castillo was more than a political crisis in partisan terms. Rather, it was the beginning of a symbolic and historical cataclysm, threatening the very foundations of the colonial pact still in force in the country that is seen…

Rainer Shea (2023-02-07). Rage Against the War Machine: An Answer to a Decade of Pro-NATO Lies About Ukraine. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-07). Venezuela Detects US Spy Planes in Flight Control Zone. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, February 5, General Domingo Hernández Lárez, head of the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (CEOFANB), reported via social media that US spy planes were detected flying inside Venezuela's flight information region (FIR) during the past 30 days. | "On no less than four occasions in the last 30 days, the flight information region (Maiquetía FIR) has been violated by US spy planes, disrespecting international agreements," Hernández Lárez wrote. | t.co/RTTJ08YxWq | — GJ. Domingo Hernández Lárez (@dhernandezlarez) Staff (2023-02-07). Foreign Affairs Magazine Admits Defeat of US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Foreign Affairs, one of the most influential US establishment magazines, recently This conclusion is reached after an assessment of recent US sanctions on countries like China and Russia, whose way of getting around them was to "create alternative global financial structures to insulate themselves and others from punitive action, and that Washington and its acolytes will no longer b…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-02-07). Abahlali baseMjondolo and the fight of the organized poor against a hostile justice system. peoplesdispatch.org Months after being imprisoned on a murder charge, three leaders of the eKhenana Commune of Abahlali baseMjondolo have been finally granted bail. Their arrests are part of a lengthy history of violent persecution of the shack dwellers' movement…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Iraqis protest "honor killing," demand laws against domestic violence. peoplesdispatch.org One out of every five Iraqi women has reportedly been subjected to domestic violence. However, lawmakers have failed to enact laws against such crimes citing possible impact on the "Iraqi social fabric"

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-07). Anti-imperialists protest docking of US warship at Greek port. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, February 4, communists and other anti-imperialist groups in Greece protested the docking of nuclear-powered American aircraft supercarrier USS George HW Bush (CVN-77) at the port of Piraeus in Athens. Activists from the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) marched to Alexandra's Square in Pasalimani, near the port, protesting the docking of the warship. The protesters demanded that NATO "get out from Greek bases" and called on the conservative New Democracy (ND)-led Greek government to abstain from participating in imperialist interventions led by NATO. Member of Eu…

_____ (2023-02-07). Chris Hedges: A Declining US Empire Is Committing Suicide. popularresistance.org The Unites States Empire is falling, just as previous empires have done. Clearing the FOG speaks with journalist and author Chris Hedges about his newest book, "The Greatest Evil is War," and the connection between wars and the end of empire. Hedges compares current conditions in the United States and the fall of Rome. He describes the Western war against Russia being fought in Ukraine and aggression against China as part of the last gasp grabs to hold onto US hegemony, but they are failing. He talks about the Military Industrial Complex as an institution that has taken over and is out of control. It will continu…

Dorian Warren (2023-02-07). Biden Can Show Up for Working Families—Again. progressive.org The American Rescue Plan's child tax credit cut child poverty by half; Biden should bring it back.

Joe George (2023-02-07). 'Knock at the Cabin' Makes an Impossible Call For Care. progressive.org M. Night Shyamalan's latest film emphasizes the power of humanity—and our interconnectedness—amid the horror.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Morgan Stanley lands big with fund firm. ecns.cn Based on the positive outlook for China's economic growth and continued financial opening-up, leading international asset management firms have accelerated their expansion in the country as the new year moves into its second month.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). RCEP enables trade among Asian neighbors to ripen. ecns.cn Trucks loaded with Vietnamese durians lined up for customs inspections recently at the China and Vietnam Youyi Pass, a border crossing located in a natural gap between a series of steep cliffs and hills covered in conifers and bamboo on the border of the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Country ups business ties with Middle East nations. ecns.cn Companies from China and the Middle East have expanded many programs in the areas of logistics and infrastructure development to bolster bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in cross-border e-commerce, said business executives and market watchers.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Hong Kong, Chinese mainland see 280,000 cross-border passengers as all checkpoints reopen. ecns.cn About 260,000 people crossed the border through various checkpoints between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland on Monday, with people entering and leaving Hong Kong accounting for half respectively, according to Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Seniors, children in rural areas priority in COVID protection. ecns.cn Authorities have pledged to continue to prioritize seniors and young children in rural areas as the group that needs the most protection against COVID-19, even though the virus had subsided nationwide.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Notre Dame to reopen by late 2024. ecns.cn Paris's Notre Dame cathedral, severely damaged by fire in 2019, will have its spire back in place by the end of this year, and there is optimism that the iconic building will fully reopen before Christmas 2024, according to France's culture ministry.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Thais roll out welcome for tour groups. ecns.cn Thailand is among the countries that welcomed the return of Chinese tour groups on Monday, complete with a ceremony held by Thai and Chinese officials in Bangkok that saw the first arrivals handed flowers and travel guides.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). TCM's role in COVID-19 treatment to be promoted. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine will be promoted to play a more prominent role in the medical mix used to treat COVID-19, according to the National Medical Products Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Schools prepare to fully resume after China's COVID management downgrade. ecns.cn Schools will fully resume in-person classroom teaching and are making full preparations for the new semester as around 300 million students and teachers are about to return to school after the country downgraded the management of COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Death toll rises to 2,921 from Tàºrkiye earthquakes. ecns.cn The death toll from Monday's earthquake in Tàºrkiye has risen to 2,921, the country's Anadolu agency reported on Tuesday, citing the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Earthquake kills over 4,000 in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn More than 4,000 people were killed and tens of thousands injured after strong earthquakes jolted parts of Tàºrkiye and neighboring Syria early Monday, as rescue teams are battling harsh winter conditions to search for survivors.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). New Zealand to offer humanitarian aid to Tàºrkiye, Syria following quakes. ecns.cn New Zealand will immediately provide humanitarian support to those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Tàºrkiye and Syria, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Fo Guang Shan founder Hsing Yun dies at 95. ecns.cn Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and an influential monk who died at the age of 95 on Sunday, had played an irreplaceable role in promoting peace and reunification across the Taiwan Straits.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). S. Korean president orders aid to quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday ordered government officials to send urgent aid to the devastating earthquake-hit Tàºrkiye.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Pakistan dispatches relief goods, medical, rescue teams to quake-hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Pakistan has sent relief goods as well as medical and rescue teams to the earthquake-hit areas of Tàºrkiye, official statements said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). ADB says China remains top destination for global FDI in Asia. ecns.cn Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the Asia-Pacific region continue to recover to pre-pandemic levels, with China remaining the top destination in Asia.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Team, relief materials from China sent to aid Tàºrkiye after devastating earthquake. ecns.cn The first batch of Chinese rescue team headed for the worst-hit areas in Tàºrkiye on Tuesday morning to help with the ongoing search rescue operation after Monday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake, according to CCTV.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Chinese tech giant Baidu to roll out ChatGPT-equivalent chatbot in March. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc announced on Tuesday that it would roll out "Ernie Bot," an AI chatbot service similar to Open AI's ChatGPT, in March.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Spectacular scenery of full moon over mountain peaks. ecns.cn A full moon sets behind the mountains including the twin peaks of Les Jumelles in the Chablais Valaisan, near Aigle, Switzerland, Feb. 6, 2023, creating a spectacular scenery.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Rescue underway after powerful earthquakes kill thousands in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquakes rocked southeastern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria earlier Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). 17 travelers from Hong Kong arrive in Beijing on first tour group. ecns.cn The first 17 tourists from Hong Kong arrived in Beijing on first tour group, since the full resumption of cross-border travel between Hong Kong and the mainland on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Countries quick to send rescue teams to help Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn Search and rescue teams from different countries were dispatched to Tàºrkiye on Monday following devastating earthquakes.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Night view of Qiandeng Ancient Town in E China's Jiangsu. ecns.cn The Qiandeng Ancient Town in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province, was lit up for the first time in 2, 0 years on Sunday. By using modern multimedia light and shadow integration technology, the "Eight Scenes of Songnan" were reconstructed on Qiandeng river.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Ten thousand of people dance at Munao Zongge festival. ecns.cn The 39th Munao Zongge Festival was held on Sunday in Longchuan County, Dehong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. More than 10,000 people danced with the drums to celebrate the festival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-07). Chinese travel agencies ready to resume outbound group tours. ecns.cn Chinese travel agencies are preparing for the resumption of outbound group tour services starting from Monday, with the first batch of tourists set out for countries including Thailand and Laos departing from east China's Shanghai.

theguardian (2023-02-07). Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier in plea for clemency after 47 years in jail. theguardian.com Peltier, convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1975, tells Guardian of desire to return home to tribal land.

_____ (2023-02-07). Israeli Protests: How Many Elephants Can Fit In One Room? journal-neo.org The world is hearing a great deal about the recent protests in Israel. There are anti-government protests in many countries at any one time; and in some a state of open civil war. But it is the Israeli protests which are grabbing headlines, as if they are something to do with the news consuming public …

_____ (2023-02-07). Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the country's declining birth rate. journal-neo.org During Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's keynote speech on January 23, at the winter session of Japan's parliament, among the key internal and external problems confronting the country's government was the country's continuous birth rate decline (over the past few years), mentioned practically for the first time. However, the unavoidable and multifaceted "national catastrophe" associated with …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-06). Three hours of therapy could resolve phobias in children. healtheuropa.com Common phobias in children could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to several sessions, a study has found. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is offered as a one-hour session every week for between four and 12 weeks to treat phobias in children. These fears can prevent children from enjoying common childhood activities, such …

Rian Overy (2023-02-06). WHO release new guidelines for leishmaniasis. healtheuropa.com The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new operation manual on the control, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania‚ÄØparasites, which spread the disease through the bites of infected female phlebotomine sand flies. The flies then feed on human blood before producing eggs, which can make patients seriously ill. WHO …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-06). New CAR T-cell therapy offers new hope to ovarian cancer patients. healtheuropa.com CAR T-cell therapy has shown to be effective in mice with ovarian cancer, offering new hope to patients who require effective treatment. CAR T-cell therapy is a new type of immunotherapy that involves extracting a patient's immune cells (known as T cells) from the blood and injecting them in a laboratory with a new gene …

Rian Overy (2023-02-06). Defence Therapeutics begins manufacturing of it's ARM vaccine. healtheuropa.com Defence Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce the start of it's ARM vaccine manufacturing in preparation for it's Phase I clinical trial targeting patients with solid cancer tumours. Defence is continuously striving to exploit it's AccumTM technology in many spaces. …

Rian Overy (2023-02-06). Fertility treatment has no effect on the cardiovascular health of offspring. healtheuropa.com According to a study led by the University of Bristol, there is no link between fertility treatment and the cardiovascular health of children conceived this way. The large-scale study found no differences in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, and glucose measurements in children conceived naturally and children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or fertility …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-06). Cochrane Review finds that vitamin D does not reduce asthma attacks. healtheuropa.com According to a new review, taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults. In a previous Cochrane review, research suggested a reduction in asthma attacks correlated with people taking vitamin D. Contrastingly, the latest findings illuminate that the supplements do not reduce the risk of asthma attacks; …

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-06). Digital currency and climate innovation under the spotlight at Davos. imperial.ac.uk The need for digital currency to help solve societal challenges in Africa was among the key issues discussed by Imperial experts at Davos 2023.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-06). Magma observed taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers have observed magma taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes, shedding light on the processes behind eruptions.

_____ (2023-02-06). In Douma Cover-Up, OPCW's New Smoking Gun Backfires. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-02-06). In Grim Symbolic Gesture, Germany Sends 14+88 Tanks to Ukraine. strategic-culture.org In early February, Germany decided to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 and 88 older Leopard 1 battle tanks, prompting speculation about the symbolism of this move. | 14/88 is a notorious neo-Nazi slogan extensively used in acts of white supremacist terrorism and violence. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…

_____ (2023-02-06). Russia's Strategic Aims — In Consequence to a Collapsing U.S. Empire. strategic-culture.org Weak leadership has lifted the lid on the European Pandora's box, Alastair Crooke writes. | 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

_____ (2023-02-06). U.S. Surrounds China With War Machinery While Freaking Out About Balloons. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | has called "one of the stupidest news cycles in living memory," the entire American political/media class is having an existential meltdown over what Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Amanda Yee (2023-02-06). The IMF debt trap in Ukraine. liberationnews.org The IMF serves as an imperialist instrument of Western capital in Ukraine, now using the war as pretext for accelerating economic shock therapy and penetration of the country by Wall Street and other foreign investment interests, so that they can buy off every last asset as the country is destroyed by war.

Andrew Perez (2023-02-06). Here's Who Will Be Talking About Jesus On Super Bowl Sunday. levernews.com

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Former Israeli PM Bennett Says US 'Blocked' His Attempts at a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal. southfront.org Illustrative ImageBennett says the US and its Western allies decided to 'keep striking Putin' and not negotiate | Originally published by Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). German Prosecutor Found No Russian Involvement In Gas Pipeline Sabotage. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe possibility of NATO's implication seems the most plausible at present. | Written by It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the West's unsubstantiated narrative that Russia sabotaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. Now, even some German officials are beginning to admit that there is no evidence to blame Moscow for the cr…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Head Of Wagner Challenged Zelensky, Bakhmut At Stake. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). UPDATED: Hundreds Dead After Huge Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | UPDATE: : | According lo local reports, another earthquake of magnitude 6.0 was recorded in the central region of Turkey, where earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 had previously thundered. | "According to the latest data, 912 of our citizens were killed and 5385 of our citizens were injured. 2,470 people were found surviving under the rubble. We do not know how much the number of dead and injured will increase, as the work on dismantling the rubble continues," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan s…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). In Video: Report From Captured Ukrainian Positions In Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org click to see full-size image | The AFU repelled Russian attacks in Bilogorivka; | Clashes between the Russian army and the AFU continue near Dibrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Blahodatne; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ivanivske; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles and 3 vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery shelli…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Donbass On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Blahodatne; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora and Paraskoviivka; | Russian-led forces advanced in the southern districts of Mariinka; | The AFU repelled Russian attacks in Bilogorivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russ…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Iraq On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Syria On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Protest In Iran: A Middle Eastern Déjà Vu With A Twist Of Irony. southfront.org In an undated photo from 1979, protestors burn an effigy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran. Forty years ago, Iran's ruling shah left his nation for the last time and an Islamic Revolution overthrew the vestiges of his caretaker government. The effects of the 1979 revolution, including the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and ensuing hostage crisis, reverberate through decades of tense relations between Iran and Ame…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). The U.S. Empire Is Starting To Fall Apart. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by In order to understand why, the nature of imperialism, and thus of all empires, needs first to be explained (especially because almost no one knows about this): | Whereas a merely domestic dictatorship is no danger to other nations, an international dictatorship — or "empire" — is a danger to other nations, because every empire (i.e., each of t…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Ukrainian General & Israeli Intelligence Reveal Ukrainian, Russian Losses Reports. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The Kiev regime is carefully hiding its real losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Indeed, the numbers are so high that they are worth to be hidden. | Adviser to the office of the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak assured that the number of dead was only about 10 thousand servicemen in December 2022. In his turn, Zelensky reduced the number up to 8 thousand. | In recent days, the lies of Kiev officials that Ukrainian servicemen are crashing Russian Army, suffering almost no casua…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). UPDATED: Unidentified Drone Exploded Near Russian City Of Kaluga, Located About 100 Kilometers From Moscow. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | UPDATE: : | A high-explosive fragmentation bomb OFAB-100-120 was found at the crash site. There are usually about 46 kg of explosives and striking elements inside this munition. | Click to see full-size image | On the morning of February 6, an explosion was heard on the outskirts of the Russian city of Kaluga. The head of the region claimed that a drone exploded in the air over the forest area near…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-06). Kiev Is Proud To Declare It Deployed Chemical Weapons In Donbass. southfront.org |

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). A Birthday Thank You Note. transcend.org To TMS editor Antonio C.S. Rosa – Dear Antonio, thinking of your Birthday on 8 Feb and your friendship, I came up with the following poem.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). A Winter Walk with Thoreau: The Transcendentalist Way of Finding Inner Warmth in the Cold Season. transcend.org "Take long walks in stormy weather or through deep snows in the fields and woods, if you would keep your spirits up. Deal with brute nature. Be cold and hungry and weary."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Antony Blinken Plays the 'Two Sides Game': Getting Netanyahu/Israel off the Hook. transcend.org 31 Jan 2023 – Antony Blinken is the most lightweight Secretary of State, a fitting complement to the overweight Mike Pompeo. Together they could do a late night TV comedy routine on the 'arrogance of decline' when it comes to US foreign policy in the Trump/Biden years.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the US Patent System. transcend.org 30 Jan 2023 – AbbVie for years delayed competition for its blockbuster drug Humira, at the expense of patients and taxpayers. The monopoly is about to end.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). How US Marines Are Being Reshaped for China 'Threat'. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – The US military commitment to the Pacific was underlined in a White House meeting between the leaders of the US and Japan. But behind the scenes, this renewed focus on Asia has sparked a fierce debate within one of its most fabled military forces.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Ilhan Omar Is Not Mama Africa. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – The new Speaker of the House announced he will remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. The attack from Republicans has given her image a boost, but her record shows the credibility is not deserved.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Missing Links in Textbook History: Indigenous Peoples. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – By the time I started high school I had come to see the world in Manichaean terms, full of good guys and bad guys. We, North Americans, were the good guys, often presented as settlers defending our families against hostile Indians. It was dangerously easy to accept the notion that history is pretty simple.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Nobel Peace Prize Watch: Watchdog Suspends Screening of Nobel Peace Prize Candidates. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – After 15 years studying the award's intention, finding out who should have received the NPP over 120 years, and who are the most suitable recipients in our time, we have concluded that the Committee does not contribute for elimination of wars; rather, it takes sides.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). (Norsk-Norwegian) Nobel Peace Prize Watch avslutter sine à•rlige anbefalinger til Nobelkomiteen. transcend.org 6. februar 2023 – Etter ti à•r har vi i à•r besluttet à• ikke publisere và•r à•rlige anbefaling til Nobelkomiteen, en liste over de som er bà•de nominert og kvalifisert til à• motta Nobels fredspris. Sà• lenge Den norske Nobelkomite fortsetter à• sabotere Nobels intensjon om fred ved global nedrustning har và•rt arbeid med à• fà• frem gode kandidater ingen hensikt opplyse.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). 'Obscene': Exxon Posts Record $56 Billion in Profits — But Keeps Gouging Consumers. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – ExxonMobil on Tuesday [31 Jan] joined other U.S. oil companies in reporting record 2022 earnings amid rising gas prices, sparking renewed calls by consumer and climate advocates for a Big Oil windfall profits tax.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Palestinians Are Not Liars: Confronting the Violence of Media Delegitimization. transcend.org 30 Jan 2023 – Palestinian journalists pay a heavy price for carrying out their mission of spreading the truth about the Israeli oppression of Palestinians. Their work is critical not only to balanced media coverage but to the very cause of justice and freedom in Palestine. However, the harm inflicted on Palestinian journalists is not only physical and material. They are also constantly exposed to a very subtle but equally dangerous threat: the constant delegitimization of their work.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Peace Negators: A Litany of Abduction, Torture, Deprogramming, Rendition and Murder by First World Governmental Security Agencies. transcend.org The extra judicial excesses of the US government's security apparatus and how the workings of the organization impacts upon the lives of ordinary people globally.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Remembering the Man Who Saved the World (from a Nuclear War). transcend.org The man who saved the world from thermonuclear annihilation in 1962 was born on 30 January 1926.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Revealed: Sweden Destroyed a Substantial Part of Its Documents on Julian Assange. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – Almost six years after the British Crown Prosecution Service destroyed key emails, the Swedish Prosecution Authority also destroyed a large part of the documentation–as Assange's life hangs in the balance.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Shell Makes 'Obscene' $40bn Profit—Highest Ever. transcend.org 2 Feb 2023 – Sunak government under pressure after gas prices fuel 'outrageous' doubling of profits at Anglo-Dutch group…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). The Doomsday Clock: Deceptive and Rather an Indicator of US Foreign Policies. transcend.org 26 Jan 2023 – Like the Nobel Prizes, the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atom Scientists attracts enormous media attention. It simplifies a very complex issue into a time measure: How close is the world to global catastrophe?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Ukraine: Rethinking Global SecuritySaving Humanity and Planet Earth. transcend.org Saving Humanity and Planet Earth (SHAPE) is an initiative to address the multiple crises that have brought us to the brink of the precipice. This, our second webinar to be held on 22/23 February 2023, draws lessons from the Ukraine war and sets new pathways to global security.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Ukraine—The Inevitable War. transcend.org 5 Feb 2023 – Why negotiate a diplomatic settlement and adhere to the Minsk agreement when there is so much money in war?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). US House Republicans Vote to Remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. transcend.org 2 Feb 2023 – House Republicans have voted to remove Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing past controversial comments she made about Israel and concerns over her objectivity.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). War and Peace: Animosity and Insanity Destroying the Earth and Humanity. transcend.org In Search of Moral and Intellectual Human Consciousness…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). WATCH: Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents. transcend.org 3 Feb 2023 – A 35-minute interview with Stefania Maurizi. Swedish prosecutors destroyed copies of email correspondence related to the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Associated Press (2023-02-06). Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, thousands feared dead. peoplesworld.org ANKARA, Turkey — The death toll is rising from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday. Hundreds were killed in the two countries, thousands were injured and the toll was expected to rise further. President Joe Biden has conveyed his condolences to those affected by the deadly …

Associated Press (2023-02-06). Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, thousuands feared dead. peoplesworld.org ANKARA, Turkey — The death toll is rising from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday. Hundreds were killed in the two countries, thousands were injured and the toll was expected to rise further. President Joe Biden has conveyed his condolences to those affected by the deadly …

Bria Nelson (2023-02-06). We're Putting the Death Penalty on Trial in Kansas. aclu.org I have lived in flyover states my whole life. People tend to overlook the transformational change and creative organizing that happens in the Midwest. But I have known our capacity to show up for justice and equality for years. | I went to law school in Kansas, and I stayed here because of the powerful community I found: organizers and activists who are "Midwest nice," working tirelessly to make Kansas a more welcoming place for people like me — Black people, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. It was in Kansas that I was able to reclaim my power and become an advocate for racial justice. Today…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-06). More Evidence That The West Sabotaged Peace In Ukraine. thealtworld.com

Carl Gibson (2023-02-06). 'More training' is not the answer to police terrorÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org The death of Tyre Nichols doesn't have to be in vain — there are numerous opportunities for action at the local and national level to rein in out of control police terror.

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2023-02-06). Outrage as Biden Administration recommends major Alaska oil project. nationofchange.org "The project is "drastically out of step with the Biden administration's goals to slash climate pollution and transition to clean energy," but that "it's not too late for him to step up and pull the plug on this carbon bomb."

Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino (2023-02-06). Police Violence, Self-Hatred, and the Death of Tyre Nichols (OPINION). latinorebels.com Police departments need to do a better job of vetting, training, and supporting officers, so that citizens may regain a healthy respect for those in uniform.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China's resumption of outbound group travel expected to revive global tourism industry. ecns.cn The global tourism industry is expected to get a boost as China, one of the world's largest outbound tourism markets before the pandemic, resumed outbound group tours on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Airlines commence international flights to China as outbound group tours resume. ecns.cn More airlines are resuming international flight to the Chinese market as outbound group tours gradually restart in China. Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, and others are resuming or adding international flights to and from China.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Syria earthquake toll rises to 237, injures 639: health ministry. ecns.cn Syria's deadly earthquake has so far killed 237 people and injured 639 others in four provinces, said the health ministry on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). KMT official from Taiwan to visit mainland. ecns.cn Hsia Li-yan, a vice-chairman of the Kuomintang political party, will visit the Chinese mainland from Wednesday to Feb 17 and attend cross-Straits exchange activities, the mainland's Taiwan affairs authority said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Morning rush hour returns in Beijing. ecns.cn The traffic during morning rush hour in Beijing has returned to a normal level on Monday, the first working day after the Lantern Festival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Emissions reduction program to be relaunched. ecns.cn China has completed the registration and trading systems for the relaunch of the suspended China Certified Emission Reduction program, which could help boost the nation's efforts to cope with climate change, according to China Beijing Green Exchange.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Quake death toll in Tàºrkiye exceeds 280: vice president. ecns.cn More than 280 people died in Tàºrkiye from two powerful earthquakes, which struck the country's southern and southeastern regions early Monday, said Vice President Fuat Oktay.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). KMT vice chairman Andrew Hsia to visit mainland. ecns.cn Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, will lead a delegation on a visit to the Chinese mainland from Feb. 8 to 17, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China's commerce minister, Australia's trade minister hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell spoke via video conference on Monday, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China to promote satellite internet development. ecns.cn MIIT said it will include satellite internet equipment into network access license management starting from March 1, as it works to promote and regulate the development of satellite internet, a frontier where major countries are trying to establish a beachhead.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). New Veronicastrum species discovered in central China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Veronicastrum in central China's Hubei Province, according to the Wuhan Botanical Garden under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Only 23% of Americans satisfied with state of things in U.S.: Gallup poll. ecns.cn Only 23 percent of Americans are broadly satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., while the rest are dissatisfied, nearly half saying they are "very dissatisfied", according to Gallup's annual Mood of the Nation poll.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Explosion hits gas pipeline in Tàºrkiye after earthquakes. ecns.cn An explosion hit a gas pipeline in Tàºrkiye's southern province of Hatay after two strong earthquakes jolted the country early Monday, Ihlas News Agency reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Xi extends condolences to Turkish President Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar over strong earthquakes. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent messages of condolence to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad respectively over strong earthquakes in the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn China is willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance in accordance with the needs of earthquake victims in Tàºrkiye and Syria, said Xu Wei, spokesman for the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China to advance lunar exploration program. ecns.cn China will push forward its phase-4 lunar exploration program this year, including a planned mission to bring 2 kilograms of samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth, Wu Weiren, chief designer of the country's lunar exploration program, revealed on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Chinese skier killed in Austrian avalanche. ecns.cn A 32-year-old Chinese skier was found dead in an avalanche in Tyrol, western Austria, on Friday, which was confirmed by the Chinese Embassy in Austria on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Hong Kong-Mainland travel fully resumes. ecns.cn Normal travel between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland fully resumed starting Monday. It is applauded by all sectors in Hong Kong for driving local economic recovery and future development.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). First batch of outbound tourist groups depart China for UAE, Egypt. ecns.cn A group of tourists departed from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in South China's Guangdong Province at midnight on Monday for the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, etc, which is among the first six tourist groups, composed of nearly 160 people, in Guangzhou as well as the first batch of outbound group travelers in the Chinese mainland on the starting day of the country's outbound group travel service.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Cambodian PM to make official visit. ecns.cn Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen will pay an official visit to China from Thursday to Saturday at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). First Chinese outbound tourist groups depart, with Asian countries a popular destination. ecns.cn The first flight in three years carrying a Chinese outbound tourist group took off early Monday morning after China resumed pilot outbound tours following the country's optimization of epidemic control measures.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Powerful earthquakes hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A view of the destroyed building after 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Kahramanmaras province, Tàºrkiye, Feb. 6, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Frozen seawater creates tree-shaped landscape in NE China. ecns.cn Frozen seawater stretches on riverbed of Liaohe river, creating a tree-shaped landscape in Panjin, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 6, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Tourist flights resume to foreign destinations. ecns.cn Dozens of Chinese tourists boarded an Emirates Airlines flight at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to go sightseeing on Monday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Tourists once again head for HK, Macao. ecns.cn Two tourist groups left Guangzhou, Guangdong province, for Hong Kong by high speed train, while another two groups took special coaches to Macao for sightseeing on Monday morning.

Fight Back (2023-02-06). Against Trotskyism: The theory of permanent revolution. fightbacknews.org When Lenin gave his brief and scathing overview of Trotsky's career in his 1914 article "Disruption of Unity Under Cover of Outcries for Unity," so that "the younger generation of workers should know exactly whom they are dealing with," he made a point of referring to Trotsky's "absurdly Left 'permanent revolution' theory." What is the role of this "permanent revolution" theory within Trotskyism, and why is it "absurdly Left," as Lenin says? | Karl Marx himself said in his 18 address to the Communist League, | While the democratic petty bourgeois want to bring the revolution to an end as quickly as possible, ach…

Gloria LaRiva (2023-02-06). Today marks 48 years of Leonard Peltier's unjust imprisonment, free Leonard! liberationnews.org The FBI is the crux of the reason Peltier remains behind bars.

Guest Contributor (2023-02-06). DACA Recipients Have Delivered for Democrats. Time to Deliver a Pathway to Citizenship for Us (OPINION). latinorebels.com In spite of President Biden's promise to protect immigrant communities, his administration and Congress have failed to deliver on promises of permanent status for millions of undocumented immigrants. His State of the Union address on Tuesday gives him an opportunity to chart a new path.

infobrics (2023-02-06). The Dollar's Supremacy in Global Trade Faces Fresh Challenges. infobrics.org The dollar's supremacy in global trade faces fresh challenges as several countries float plans to use local currencies in commerce…

infobrics (2023-02-06). South Africa and Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa's Foreign Policy Explained. infobrics.org January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell, vice-president of the European Commission, was also in town…

infobrics (2023-02-06). China to Assist Russia with Titanium Mining in the Arctic. infobrics.org

infobrics (2023-02-06). Moldova might become another conflict zone and the "next Ukraine" infobrics.org The West now has its "eyes" on Moldova to push it against Russia, Lavrov says.

infobrics (2023-02-06). Brazilian crisis might hamper dialogue with US about Amazon problems. infobrics.org Lula's government is seeking partners to finance a number of projects to save the rainforest.

infobrics (2023-02-06). America's balloon obsession is an attempt to prevent detente with China. infobrics.org USAF sent its much-touted F-22 fighter jets to shoot down the balloon. The jet that costs $334 million apiece and nearly $70,000 per flight hour fired a nearly half a million dollar missile to down a weather balloon, as if the target was no less than an alien spacecraft invading the US.

Jake Johnson (2023-02-06). White House says GOP bill would force 'one of the biggest Medicare benefit cuts' in US history. nationofchange.org "House Republicans are trying to slash lifelines for middle-class families on behalf of rich special interests," said a White House spokesperson.

Jessie Blaeser (2023-02-06). EPA issues rare veto, bringing Alaska's Pebble mine to a halt. peoplesworld.org The Environmental Protection Agency used the Clean Water Act on Monday to veto a proposed copper and gold mining project near Alaska's Bristol Bay. Not only does the veto apply to the Pebble mine project, which would have dug into the path of the world's largest sockeye salmon run, but it also prevents any similar …

Katu Arkonada (2023-02-06). A change in U.S. strategy for the destabilization of Venezuela. liberationnews.org As part of this change in strategy in recent times, an organization called "Movimiento Ciudadano 21 de Noviembre" (MC-21N) was formed, whose subversive strategy has the objective of overthrowing the government of Nicolás Maduro…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-06). Is the U.S. an Elderly Big, Bad Wolf? sonar21.com If any of my readers can do graphics I have a request — can you create a graphic of an elderly Big Bad Wolf wearing Uncle Sam's threads? I am…

Lowkey (2023-02-06). Lowkey and Sukhdev Reel Talk Justice for Ricky Reel. mintpressnews.com Sukdhev, the mother of Ricky Reel, addresses police racism, sexism, and surveillance in the UK after the botched investigation into the suspected 1997 murder of her son by racist attackers.

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-06). Amazon vuelve a tener grandes problemas con OSHA. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Como si el monstruoso almacén y minorista Amazon no estuviera oprimiendo lo suficiente a sus trabajadores al luchar contra sus campañas de organización, ahora está en problemas por ponerlos en peligro a través de condiciones de trabajo inseguras e insalubres. Eso dijo la Administración de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional el 1 de febrero, al proponer …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-06). Surprise! Economy adds 517K jobs in January. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—Surprising Wall Street's stock casino, the U.S. economy claimed to add 517,000 jobs in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Even governments reported adding 74,000 workers, including 52,000 in state and local schools. BLS said 35,000 of them were University of California system unionized workers who ratified new contracts, after—though BLS didn't say …

Mary Triny Mena (2023-02-06). Venezuela's first sensory-friendly cinema. america.cgtn.com One of the largest movie chains in Venezuela is rethinking its business in an effort to serve customers living with autism and other sensory disorders. CINEX, a local movie theater chain in Venezuela is the promoter of the idea. The initiative is specially designed for people living with …

Matt Bruenig (2023-02-06). All Twelve State Parental Leave Programs Are Awful. peoplespolicyproject.org Last week, I did a The table below contains a list of the work hi…

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-06). International perspectives on apartheid and decolonization in Palestine. juancole.com By Omar Ahmed | (Middle East Monitor ) A conference was held in London yesterday, hosted by MEMO entitled "International perspectives on apartheid and decolonization in Palestine" and included a diverse group of academics and writers discussing three broad themes: apartheid, genocide and decolonisation. Dr Daud Abdullah, the Director of MEMO, kicked off …

Miko Peled (2023-02-06). The US is Legitimizing Jewish Terrorism Against Palestinians. mintpressnews.com US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's recent visit to Palestine offered a paltry aid package to Palestinians and a gift to Israel's far-right in the form of the removal of the Jewish Defense League from the State Department's list of terrorist organizations.

Morning Star (2023-02-06). China says it reserves right to respond after balloon is shot down. peoplesworld.org China says it reserves the right to take additional action after the U.S. shot down what it claimed was a spy balloon off the South Carolina coast. The U.S. claimed the balloon, which was drifting over U.S. territory, was illegally spying. China says it was a weather balloon blown off course. U.S. officials waited until …

noreply (2023-02-06). Sentimental And… Sad. Legendary Jumbo… smoothiex12.blogspot.com It is like not just a true commercial aerospace beauty retiring–always loved those magnificent B-747s–it is like a country which for all its faults but still better than the current one is retiring. I have been to Everett Boeing's facility numerous times. It is an incredible experience, the main hangar is colossal. But to everything there is the end. Sam even got emotional. There always was something very elegant and proportional, even the legendary hump, in B-747-400 and B-747-8 models. Flew on both of them. Well, I am also not exactly spring chicken and my love for four-engine giants is nobody's concern. And…

Orry Moore (2023-02-06). Strikes, private nuisance, protest Bill: The Weekly Round up. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has been voted through the House of Commons amidst historic industrial action across the UK. Workers in health, education, transport and the civil service came out on strike in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions, and members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted overwhelmingly in favour of walking out. The synchronisation …

Owen Fairclough (2023-02-06). U.S. reports strong job growth. america.cgtn.com U.S. employers beat even the most optimistic forecasts to add more than half a million jobs in January. Employment numbers released on Friday suggest the economy continues to weather the inflation crisis and big layoffs in the tech sector. And the numbers also justify …

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-06). Can the American Leviathan Be Tamed? thealtworld.com Founding Fathers warned against going abroad in search of monsters to destroy. When Washington takes its wars, slogans, and coups abroad, generations of writers have characterized the aggression as seeking monsters to destroy. Washington has benefitted from the cover offered by the slogan, justifying mayhem inflicted on the world as overthrowing dictators and bringing democracy. | In his just published book, In Search of Monsters to Destroy (Independent Institute, 2022), Christopher J. Coyne, Independent Institute Fellow and economics professor at George Mason University, takes these claims at face value. He demo…

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-06). The Real Causes of the Growing Inequality. thealtworld.com This TED talk by a rich man calling for a new economics misrepresents the causes and cure for the extraordinary increase in the inequality of American income and wealth in the past 23 years | The real causes are the offshoring of US manufacturing jobs, mass immigration of poor people due to open borders, imposition of the doctrine that corporations only have responsibility to share holders, economic concentration and non-enforcement of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, years of money printing bailout of the financial system that drove bond and stock prices up, and the financializati…

Philip Obaji Jr (2023-02-06). After Losing Babies to Traffickers, Refugees in Cameroon Are Fighting Back. towardfreedom.org Trafficking of adults and children has become rampant as a war rages in Cameroon between the Francophone government and Anglophone forces. Philip Obaji, Jr., reports from Mamfe, Cameroon.

Rania Khalek (2023-02-06). The Michael Dean Story: Police Murder in a Texas 'Sundown Town. thealtworld.com On December 2, 2019, Michael Dean went out to buy a birthday cake for his daughter when he was shot in the head at point-blank range and killed by Temple, Texas Police Officer Carmen DeCruz following a routine traffic stop. | After being charged with manslaughter for Dean's death, DeCruz is now on trial in Bell County, Texas— a "sundown town." Civil rights attorney Lee Merrit joins the show to explain the fight for justice for Michael Dean.

readpassage (2023-02-06). Prison Workers Deserve The Labour Movement's Support. readpassage.com An interview with Jordan House and Asaf Rashid, the authors of a new book exploring the fight for labour rights within Canadian prisons.

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-06). Fauci's Quiet Cop-Out, WHO Treaty Destroys Sovereignty & The Disingenuous MSM COVID-19 Mea Culpas. 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 (2/6/23). 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

Scott Ritter (2023-02-06). For UKRAINE continued resistance is futile. They should sue for peace now. thealtworld.com The Ukraine army is a defeated army and Ukraine is a defeated nation, says Scott Ritter. Their mouths has been issuing cheques their body can't match…

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-02-06). Behold, the new GOP culture wars. nationofchange.org The Republican Party's latest wave of attacks against anyone who threatens the white supremacist patriarchy is couched in false concern for health and well-being.

Special to People's World (2023-02-06). Social Security and Medicare advocates urge support for petition to Biden. peoplesworld.org Social Security Works, a national group dedicated to protecting Social Security, is urging that everyone sign an emergency petition to President Biden before he gives his scheduled State of the Union message to Congress and the nation on Tuesday. "On Tuesday, President Biden will address a joint session of Congress, giving his constitutionally-required State of …

Staff (2023-02-06). Potente terremoto deja varios muertos y destrucción en el sur de Turquía. cubadebate.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7,8 se ha registrado la madrugada de este lunes en Turquía, según informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés) en su página web.El epicentro del sismo, que tuvo una profundidad de 10 kilómetros, se localizó a 23 kilómetros al este de la ciudad turca de Nurdagi, en la provincia de Gaziantep.

Staff (2023-02-06). Una discreta recuperación del turismo en el primer mes de 2023 para Cuba. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-06). Mike Pompeo se confiesa en un libro. cubadebate.cu El libro se limita a compilar un catálogo de autocelebratorias anécdotas que jalonan su vida pública como funcionario del gobierno de Estados Unidos, que tienen la virtud de reflejar y justificar, con orgullo los crímenes y atropellos que, en nombre de la libertad y la democracia, perpetra Washington en todo el mundo.

Staff (2023-02-06). Notas que me vienen a la mente. cubadebate.cu Las intenciones no son nuevas. Recuerdo allá por la década de los años 80 del pasado siglo y en años posteriores, que entre los periodistas cubanos y la organización que nos agrupa —la UPEC— tomó forma de debate en asambleas, plenos y en colectivos de la prensa, una especie de ´convocatoria ª a que se elaborara una Ley de Prensa. Mucho se discutió entonces, pero no se llegó a concretar una legislación, y se han mantenido, en algunos casos hasta nuestros días, las insatisfacciones en relación con las fuentes de información, que se atribuían el derecho al sí o al no, a la hora de ´dar l…

Staff (2023-02-06). Greek workers resist soaring energy prices from EU-imposed privatization and Ukraine War. therealnews.com Thousands of Greek workers have mobilized against runaway energy and fuel prices in recent weeks. Although spiking fuel and energy prices are now a global phenomenon tied to inflation driven by corporate profiteering and blowback from failed sanctions against Russia, the crisis has been particularly acute for Greece due to EU-imposed privatization of its energy sector. TRNN reports from the ground as workers fight to increase stagnating wages in light of the cost of living crisis. This video is part of a special Workers of the World series on the cost of living crisis in Europe. | Producer: Christos Avramid…

Staff (2023-02-06). 2 Florida School Districts Order Teachers to Cover or Remove Books in Classrooms. truthout.org Officials in at least two Florida school districts have ordered teachers to remove books from their classroom libraries or to cover them up in order to comply with draconian statutes enacted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led state legislature. House Bill 1467, passed last year, requires books to be age-appropriate and free from material deemed to be pornographic. |

Staff (2023-02-06). $340 Million Anti-Labor Consulting Industry Is Behind Contemporary Union-Busting. truthout.org The remarkable spikes in union activity over the last few years have given many on the left cause for hope: could we be on the precipice of a resurgent, newly galvanized U.S. labor movement? In the first three quarters of 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) documented a 53 percent increase in organizing petitions — including startling wins by new, independent unions at Starbucks… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Cori Bush Invites Father of Ferguson's Michael Brown to State of the Union. truthout.org Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) is inviting Michael Brown Sr., the father of Michael Brown, whose murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked mass protests in 2014, to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address this week. As first reported by Politico, Bush is bringing Brown Sr. as her guest to the address, which is scheduled for Tuesday night. "The police killing of… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Health Care Workers Stage Largest NHS Strike in UK's History. truthout.org Condemning the United Kingdom's Conservative-controlled government for putting "patients at risk" by refusing to pay nurses fairly and forcing healthcare providers out of the profession, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers joined forces on Monday to stage the largest work stoppage in the history of the venerated National Health Service. The workers, who along with teachers and other… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Thousands Dead as Earthquakes Devastate Syria and Turkey. truthout.org Thousands of collapsed buildings, widespread destruction, and deep anguish were reported alongside over 2,300 dead and thousands more injured after a pair of earthquakes — an initial 7.8 tremor on the Richter scale in the early morning and another that measured 7.5 — devastated Syria and Turkey on Monday. Amid dozens of aftershocks — and the quakes being also felt in Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Police-Perpetrated Killings Are Public Executions — We Must Abolish Them. truthout.org As Memphis, Tennessee, police beat Tyre Nichols to death, he, like George Floyd, called out for his mother. And when Los Angeles police were killing Keenan Anderson, he said, "They're trying to George Floyd me." They discharged a Taser on Anderson at least six times and, not long after torturing him to death, they began spreading their version of events. Like Floyd, he begged for his life before… |

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-02-06). Envían ayuda internacional para enfrentar incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net La emergencia despertó la solidaridad internacional. Se reportan envíos de voluntarios y material, entre otros medios, desde Argentina, España, Colombia, México, Perú y otras naciones.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-06). Ascienden a 36 los casos de cólera en el oriente de Zambia. telesurtv.net Según datos oficiales, en las últimas 24 horas se han confirmado otros cinco casos de cólera.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-06). Choque múltiple deja al menos 16 muertos en el centro de China. telesurtv.net En el accidente de tránsito en la autopista Xuchang-Guangzhou en la ciudad de Changsha, estuvieron involucrados al menos 49 vehículos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-06). Sismo de magnitud 7.8 deja decenas de muertos en Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net El sismo de magnitud 7.8 fue sentido también en Líbano, Chipre, y en Italia las autoridades lanzaron una alerta de tsunami.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-06). Unos 1300 muertos en Siria y Tàºrkiye deja sismo de magnitud 7,8. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con un comunicado del presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, al menos 912 personas murieron.

teleSUR (2023-02-06). 40 People Killed in Landslide in Southern Peru. telesurenglish.net "The number of people who died after being swept away by landslides that affected the town of Secocha and other localities in the province of Camaná, in the Arequipa region, has risen to 40," the media outlet said on its web page. | RELATED: | Citing sources from the Civil Defense Institute of Arequipa, the landslide swept away a total of 200 houses in this Andean mining area, which is affected by the rainy season…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Argentina: Baez-Sosa's Killers Are Convicted To Life Sentence. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Argentina's Dolores Criminal Court sentenced five out of the eight young citizens involved in the murdering 18-year-old law student Fernando Baez-Sosa to life imprisonment. | RELATED: | The accused were young rugby players Maximo Thomsen, Matias Benicelli, Enzo Comelli, and Ciro and Luciano Pertossi, who come from Zarate city and had gone on holiday to Villa Gesell in January 2020. | At that time, Baez-Sos…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Colombia: Assassination of Another Social Leader Reported. telesurenglish.net The president of the Junta de Acción Comunal de Socuavo Norte in the municipality of Tibú, Santander, Colombia, José Antonio Santiago Pérez, was murdered this Saturday, in the midst of the wave of violence against social leaders. | RELATED: | Santiago Perez was also the delegate of the federation of boards of the Department of Norte de Santander and had just come from a meeting with his community when he was inte…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Cubans Remember 91st Birth Anniversary Of Camilo Cienfuegos. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Cuban people remember the 91st birth anniversary of Camilo Cienfuegos, a prominent revolutionary who fought against the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista (1952-1959). | RELATED: | Born in Lawton, Havana, Camilo studied at the San Francisco de Paula elementary public school and San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts, which he had to leave due to economic problems. | In 1948, he participated i…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Deadly Weekend Shootings Reflect Persistent Gun Violence in US. telesurenglish.net Multiple deaths were reported in several fatal shootings across the United States over the weekend, revealing again the insurmountable problem of gun violence in the country. | RELATED: | 19-year-old woman was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a concert in Newport, Arkansas on Saturday night. One of the wounded was taken to hospital for further treatment and two people have been arrested, with more arres…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Death Toll From Wildfires in Chile Rises to 26. telesurenglish.net "In the latest report, there are 26 deaths due to the fires, of which 18 correspond to the Biobío region (south), seven to La Araucanía (south) and one to àëuble (south-central)," Senapred said in a statement. | RELATED: | The agency did not specify the cause of death of the last two people. | Currently, there are a total of 283 active forest fires in the country, of which 71 are being fought; more than 280,0…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Eathquake Update: Over 2,300 Dead in Tàºrkiye and Syria. telesurenglish.net As of mid-day Monday, official reports confirmed that the series of powerful earthquakes that struck the border area between Turkey and Syria has left 2,349 dead and nearly 11,000 people injured so far. | RELATED: | The Syrian Foreign Affairs Ministry requested help from the United Nations, the Red Cross, and other international organizations to deal with the humanitarian catastrophe. | More specifically, the Syrian authorities requ…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). English Nurses & Ambulance Staff Protest To Demand Pay Rises. telesurenglish.net On Monday, over 20,000 English nurses and ambulance service staff took to the streets to demand a pay rise that reflects inflation rate, which is currently over 10 percent. | RELATED: | "The government needs to listen and discuss pay rather than just saying the National Health Service (NHS) does not have money. We cannot survive with what we are being paid," said nurse Ethna Vaughan, who was protesting outside St. Thomas' Ho…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). EU and G7 West Implement Price Caps on Russian Oil Products. telesurenglish.net The implementation of further price caps for seaborne Russian petroleum products, adopted Saturday by the European Union (EU) and the Group of Seven, began Sunday, despite Russia's vow to take measures to protect its interests. | RELATED: | The price cap for "premium-to-crude" petroleum products, such as diesel, kerosene and gasoline, is set at 100 U.S. dollars per barrel, while the cap for "discount-to-crude" petr…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Europe Dispatches Rescue Teams To Quake-hit Tàºrkiye, Syria. telesurenglish.net "Speed is of the essence because so many people are still trapped under the rubble," said Janez Lenarcic, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management. "The rescue teams will continue to work for as long as necessary." | Rescuers work near the rubble of a building destroyed in a powerful earthquake in the city of Jableh, Latakia province, Syria, on Feb. 6, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Over 2,800 Communities Affected By Drought In Bolivia. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Bolivia's Rural Development and Land Minister Remmy Gonzales informed that at least 2,800 communities in his country are being affected by drought. | RELATED: | "They are mainly on the western side of the country," Gonzales stated, stressing that President Luis Arce's administration enabled 234 water wells to counter the effects of the drought. | About 74 municipalities have also received special machi…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Tàºrkiye Mobilizes After Earthquakes Kill Over 900. telesurenglish.net On Monday, aid poured out from Tàºrkiye's major cities after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck the province of Kahramanmaras and left hundreds dead and thousands injured. | RELATED: | Some 912 people were killed, over 5,385 others injured and 2,818 buildings destroyed after two strong earthquakes jolted southern Tàºrkiye early Monday, | The first earthquake, which Tàºrkiye's Disaster and Emergency Man…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov to Be Replaced. telesurenglish.net David Arakhamia, head of the parliamentary faction of President Vladimir Zelensky's political party, said on Sunday that the current defense minister will be relieved of his duties and will be appointed Minister of Strategic Industries instead. | RELATED: | The head of Kiev's military intelligence, "Major General Kirill Budanov will be appointed defense minister," Arakhamia said, adding that "Alexey Reznikov will be tra…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). UN Calls for an End to Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for a renewed commitment to end female genital mutilation in Ethiopia. | RELATED: | The UNFPA and UNICEF made the joint call in line with the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) which is annually commemorated on Feb. 6. This year's event is being commemorated under the theme "Partnering with Men and Boys t…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Venezuela Reforests in Border Areas Affected by Illegal Mining. telesurenglish.net Over the weekend, the Operational Strategic Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) began a reforestation plan in two national parks affected by illegal mining. | RELATED: | The zones that will be subject to ecological restoration are located in the states of Amazonas and Bolivar, which are near the border with Brazil and Colombia. | "We started a reforestation campaign in the Canaima National Park to recover the damages…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). We Are The Citizen Revolution Again: Ecuador's Rafael Correa. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, former President Rafael Correa celebrated the results achieved by his Citizen Revolution party in the subnational elections held in Ecuador. | RELATED: | "We achieved the impossible: we are the Citizen Revolution again! Until victory, always!" he said in a video where he appears playing the guitar and singing "It Changes, Everything Changes," (Cambia, Todo Cambia) an emblematic song of Latin American social stru…

The Associated Press (2023-02-06). Route to Super Bowl Dangerous for Mexico's Avocado Haulers. latinorebels.com Avocados sell for as much as $2.50 apiece in the United States, so a single crate holding 40 is worth $100, while an average truckload is worth as much as $80,000 to $100,000. Mexico supplies about 92 percent of U.S. avocado imports, sending north over $3 billion worth of the fruit every year.

thecommunists (2023-02-06). Pardeep Singh and Boohoo: sweatshop and semi-slavery conditions on the rise. thecommunists.org At the close of 2022, film emerged on social media of a young man being berated and the punched about the face and head, in what appeared to be a faux-hostage scenario. Certainly, the violence being meted out had ritualistic elements, with the victim made to kneel humiliatingly and receiving taunts from off-camera, whilst a …

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-06). Earthquake in Syria is devastating combined with Western hybrid war. thealtworld.com The barbaric Western sanctions combined with heating, fuel, and electricity shortages are causing absolute devastation in Syria's quake-hit cities…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-06). Syria devastated by earthquake and sanctions. thealtworld.com

Victor Grossman (2023-02-06). Lula rejects German Chancellor's plea for Brazilian weapons for Ukraine. peoplesworld.org BERLIN Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after bowing — or kneeling to belligerent pressures from U.S. and NATO war hawks, and trying to rejuvenate fading laurels for himself and Germany, flew off on his first official trip to Latin America. After brief, uneventful courtesy visits to Chile and Argentina he landed in Brazil, hoping to …

WSWS (2023-02-06). UK nurse and ambulance workers stage biggest strike in 75-year history of NHS. wsws.org This week's strikes were originally to include nurses and ambulance workers in Wales. But their action was called off Friday, with the unions agreeing to ballot on a well-below inflation pay deal proposed by the Labour Party-run devolved government.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Stronger than expected US jobs report for January evokes concerns on Wall Street. wsws.org The better than expected jobs report sparked a fall on Wall Street because it means the Federal Reserve will continue its program of rate increases.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Union shuts down strike after Woburn, Massachusetts teachers defy injunction. wsws.org Over 0 teachers and other workers have conducted a week-long strike in the face of an offensive by the Democratic Party-dominated state, the Woburn School Committee, Mayor Scott Galvin and the courts.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Withdraw frame-up cases against Sri Lankan estate workers! Unconditional reinstatement of all suspended workers! wsws.org The witch hunt against estate workers is a part of the escalating attack on the democratic and social rights of the working class as a whole.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Socialist Equality Party (US) condemns violent attacks on Chicago DSA Alderman Daniel La Spata. wsws.org The escalation of political violence in American life is not simply a vestige of an earlier period, but a symptom of the crisis and breakdown of bourgeois democracy amid escalating class tensions and expanding war efforts.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Socialist Equality Party condemns violent attacks on Chicago DSA Alderman Daniel La Spata. wsws.org The escalation of political violence in American life is not simply a vestige of an earlier period, but a symptom of the crisis and breakdown of bourgeois democracy amid escalating class tensions and expanding war efforts.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Crisis deepens in Australia's emergency departments. wsws.org Bed-block and increased ambulance ramping have been reported in every state and territory in recent months.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Record cold in US Northeast exposes deepening cracks in social infrastructure. wsws.org Winter temperatures in colder regions of the country mean that many homeless individuals and families who have been sleeping in cars, hospital emergency rooms, campgrounds, state forests and other places not fit for human habitation increasingly seek emergency shelter.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Thousands of American high school students illegally forced into Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. wsws.org Young people are being slotted into military training by their high schools without their consent and against their will. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps enrolls about a half million students and has annual funding of over $400 million.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Laborers' union shuts down strike by 600 Portland city workers ahead of ratification vote. wsws.org Despite the determination of workers to fight, the union leadership called off the strike and rushed a vote on a tentative agreement that concedes to nearly every demand of the city.

WSWS (2023-02-06). This week in history: February 6-12. 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 (2023-02-06). "We don't want this war!": Participants at Berlin rally organised by SGP speak out. wsws.org Participants at the rally of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei on February 4 spoke out against the US-NATO war against Russia and its connection to the social crisis and the attack on the working class.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Macron hosts Netanyahu in Paris to plan Israeli arms deliveries to Ukraine. wsws.org The French president and Israeli prime minister, both facing mass protests at home, met on Thursday to plan an escalation of NATO's war in Ukraine and Israel's conflict with Iran.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Australian Gold Coast and Tweed Coast bus workers to strike against company ballot "offer" wsws.org The stand being taken by the Kinetic workers—their third strike in six weeks—is of national and international significance, and should be actively supported by workers everywhere.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Hundreds attend Socialist Equality Party rally in Berlin against Ukraine war and German militarism. wsws.org The strong response to the rally shows that the SGP is giving a voice and a socialist perspective to widespread opposition to war and austerity. The SGP is the only party to oppose the ruling class' war in Ukraine and the danger of a third world war fought with nuclear weapons.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Novelist Russell Banks (1940-2023): "Go, my book, and help destroy the world as it is." wsws.org The American writer Russell Banks, who wrote about the lives of working-class people and historical figures such as John Brown, died on January 3 at the age of 82.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Toxic fire continues burning in Ohio days after massive, car train derailment. wsws.org Regardless of the immediate mechanical failure, the true cause of this catastrophe is the insatiable greed of Norfolk Southern and other Class I rail carriers, who have pushed for longer trains with smaller crews.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Germany drops all requirements to wear masks—but coronavirus remains. wsws.org By lifting the requirement to wear a mask on busses and trains and abandoning workplace health regulations, the government is opening the door to the spread of new, even more dangerous variants of the coronavirus.

WSWS (2023-02-06). US media whips up anti-Chinese hysteria over balloon flight. wsws.org Over the past four days, the media has subjected the population to a barrage of war propaganda centered on the absurd claim that China sent a huge balloon visible to the naked eye to secretly spy on US nuclear bases.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Number of police officers in UK schools increases by 300 in one year. wsws.org Half of the Safe Schools Officers (489) are based in London where social conditions are acutely polarised.

WSWS (2023-02-06). New Zealand: Court action over Pike River mine disaster. wsws.org The fathers of two of the 29 workers killed in the 2010 Pike River mine disaster are campaigning for the release of documents and correspondence relating to a 2013 decision to drop charges against Pike River CEO Peter Whittall.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Democratic National Committee reorders presidential primary schedule. wsws.org The new list, established in response to demands from President Biden, puts South Carolina first and elevates Michigan and Georgia.

WSWS (2023-02-06). February 5, 2003: Colin Powell and the lie that sanctioned the invasion of Iraq. wsws.org February 5 marks the 20th anniversary of Secretary of State Colin Powell's 2003 speech at the United Nations filled with lies to justify the Bush administration's criminal decision to invade Iraq.

WSWS (2023-02-06). IYSSE (Australia) statement: Join the fight against imperialist war and for world socialism. wsws.org Imperialism's spiral toward a catastrophic nuclear war must be stopped. But to build an anti-war movement, youth and students must understand the root of war.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Sudan's military junta to normalise relations with Israel amid massive crackdown on Palestinians. wsws.org The deal deepens the treacherous role of the Arab bourgeoisie, which has now formally buried its own "two state" solution and confirms that the nationalist agenda championed by all sections of the Palestinian bourgeoisie provides no way forward for the workers and oppressed masses…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-06). Political Earthquake in Kiev: Interview with Alexei Albu of Borotba. libya360.wordpress.com Clara Statello Alexei Albu, Odessa council deputy for the Borotba party The wave of resignations and dismissals of senior Ukrainian officials is just the latest jolt in a broader political earthquake that is rocking Kiev. It began with the resignation of Oleksij Arestovych, one of President Volodymir Zelensky's most prominent advisers, who was swept up…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-06). Moldova May Become the "Next Ukraine" libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Adel There is a strong possibility of Moldova becoming a conflict hotspot and the "next Ukraine" so that the West can maintain maximum pressure on Russia's periphery and bog the country down in more war. This comes as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the media that the West now has its "eyes" on…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-06). Why the United States Seeks to Prolong the Conflict in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Andrey Sushentsov It is impossible not to see that the prolongation of the military crisis in Ukraine is fully in line with American military-political interests. Narratives created with the help of Western media that Russia is close to defeat, albeit far from reality, nonetheless form the impression the West needs, forcing many countries, even those that are neutral towards Russia, to take a wait-and-see attitude, writes Valdai…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-06). Ecuador: Correistas Declare Victory in Local Elections. libya360.wordpress.com Preliminary results from Sunday's local elections in Ecuador indicate a victory for the Citizens' Revolution (Revolución Ciudadana) movement in key regions of the country. Voters also elected members of the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) and participated in a constitutional referendum which is now being projected as a likely loss for President Guillermo Lasso….

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-06). Insider And Founder Of Teachable Shares Tax Optimization Secrets For Startup Founders. moguldom.com Ten percent of tech startups are successful and their founders are invariably asked to share advice for those still striving and dreaming to make it big. Ankur Nagpal, the founder of an online learning platform he reportedly sold for $2 million, plans to take his own advice with his second startup. Teachable allows people to …

Ann Brown (2023-02-06). An Update On City Of Evanston's $20 Million Reparations Plan: Few Have Seen Any Cash. moguldom.com When Evanston, Ill., decided to establish its own cash reparations program for Black Americans in 2021, some in the reparations movement were optimistic. Would other cities follow Evanston's suit? Could this spark a major push for federal reparations? Well, veteran reparations activist Williams Darity panned the effort, saying local reparations programs were not the answer. …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-06). Zelensky Thanks Corporate Elites, Says More Weapons For Ukraine Is Big Business Opportunity. moguldom.com Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky compared governing Ukraine to running a business during a recent address to a corporate lobbying group and praised U.S. military aid, saying "Your brilliant defense systems — such as HIMARS or Bradleys — are already uniting our history of freedom with your enterprises." Zelensky thanked U.S. financial and investment giants such …

Ann Brown (2023-02-06). Fact Check: Almost 3 Million Immigrants Cross American Border Illegally Each Year. moguldom.com In 2022, immigrants crossed over the American borders illegally at a record number, reaching nearly 3 million. According to Customs and Border Protection data, in the fiscal year 2022, undocumented immigrants crossing into the country topped 2.76 million, breaking the previous record. The spike was caused by increased numbers of Venezuelans, Cubans, and Nicaraguans trying to …

Ann Brown (2023-02-06). Republican Councilwoman Murdered In New Jersey, Thought To Be Targeted. moguldom.com New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was fatally shot outside her home on Feb. 1 while in her car. A Black Republican, Dwumfour, 30, crashed her car around 7: 15 p.m after being repeatedly shot while behind the wheel, officials said. She was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds after her white Nissan SUV crashed near her …

Editor (2023-02-06). Diplomatic cables prove top U.S. Officials knew they were crossing Russia's red lines on NATO expansion. mronline.org U.S. officials were told that pushing for Ukrainian membership in NATO would not only increase the chance of Russian meddling in the country but also risked destabilising the divided nation.

Editor (2023-02-06). U.S. sends long-range missiles to Ukraine. mronline.org The White House announced Friday that it would send long-range missiles capable of striking nearly 100 miles into Russian territory to Ukraine, in one of the most significant escalations of U.S. involvement in the war with Russia to date.

John Helmer (2023-02-06). Blinken concedes war is lost-offers Kremlin Ukrainian demilitarization; Crimea, Donbas, Zaporozhye; and restriction of new tanks to Western Ukraine if there is no Russian offensive. mronline.org David Ignatius (lead image, left) has been a career-long mouthpiece for the U.S. State Department. He has just been called in by the current Secretary of State Antony Blinken (right) to convey an urgent new message to President Vladimir Putin, the Security Council, and the General Staff in Moscow.

Editor (2023-02-06). Adani's fraudulent empire exposed. mronline.org The Hindenburg Research, a short selling firm, brought out a 129-page report on the Adani group marshaling evidence of all the funding operations and offshore activities of the 578 subsidiaries and shell companies linked to the seven listed companies of the Adani group. The report states that this is the "biggest con in corporate history".

Jimmy Zúñiga Wallace, Ben Norton (2023-02-06). Guatemala blocks leftist Indigenous leader from presidential race, in 'electoral coup'. geopoliticaleconomy.com 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".

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-06). Report: US Considers Deploying Long-Range Missiles to Japan. news.antiwar.com The US is considering deploying new missiles to Japan as part of its buildup aimed at China, the Japanese Sankei reported on Saturday. The report cited sources involved in US-Japan relations and said the US might deploy medium-range missiles but is also considering sending Tomahawk missiles or long-range Hypersonic weapons, which are still under development. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-06). US Ramps Up Operations Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command announced last week that it was involved in 43 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in the month of January. Task & Purpose reported the monthly average for US operations against ISIS in 2022 was 26 per month, signaling that the US military is stepping up its assaults against the terror …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-06). Republicans Pressure Biden to Send More Advanced Weapons to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Key Republican members of Congress are launching a two-front campaign to pressure the Biden administration to send Ukraine more advanced weapons, Defense One reported Saturday, citing people familiar with the plan. One aspect of the campaign is to pressure Biden administration officials through closed-door briefings. The other is to apply public pressure, something Republican leadership …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-06). Pentagon Says Chinese Balloons Have Traveled Over the US Before. news.antiwar.com When the Pentagon first announced a Chinese balloon was transiting US airspace, the official said that similar "instances" have happened in the past, including at times before the Biden administration. On Saturday, a senior Pentagon official briefing reporters was more specific, saying it happened three times under the Trump administration and at least once under …

Jason Ditz (2023-02-06). Iraq Central Bank Governor Urges US to Scale Back Dollar Restrictions. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-06). Ukraine to Replace Defense Minister After Corruption Scandal. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's ruling political party, Servant of the People, said Sunday that they will remove Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov from his post and replace him with Kyrylo Budanov, who is currently serving as Ukraine's military intelligence chief. David Arakhamia, the head of the Servant of the People's bloc in parliament, said that Reznikov will remain …

Shannon Dawson (2023-02-06). 101-Year-Old Former Montford Point Marine Receives Congressional Gold Medal. newsone.com Source: Douglas Sacha / Getty | George J. Johnson, a U.S. veteran that proudly served with the Marine Corps during World War II, has received a Congressional Gold medal for his honorable service. | Johnson fought alongside the Marine Corps as a military policeman during the turbulent war in the 1940s, Stars and Stripes reported. The fearless Relatives close to Johnson said they never knew about his history w…

Zack Linly (2023-02-06). Suspected White Supremacists Arrested For Alleged 'Racially Motivated' Plot To Attack Baltimore's Power Grid, FBI Says. newsone.com

Zack Linly (2023-02-06). Columbus Police Show Off Black History Month-Themed Police Car With Reportedly Fake MLK Quote. newsone.com The Columbus Police Department in Ohio debuted its Black History Month-themed cruiser with a quote attributed to the Rev. Martin Luther King that expects claim he never said.

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-06). Legendary Skater Tony Hawk To Help Fund Skatepark In Honor Of Tyre Nichols. newsone.com Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty | In times of tragedy, good people do good things. | Recently, legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk showed the world he belongs in the good people category after revealing that he will be donating money to the memorial fund for

Suneal Kolluri (2023-02-06). Where The New Advanced Placement African American Studies Course Falls Short. newsone.com Joshua Titer looks over his course notes during an Advanced Placement African American Studies, for the first time ever, at Baltimore Polytechnic on September 28, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty | On Feb. 1, 2023— the first day of Black History Month — the College Board released the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has criticized the pilot version of…

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-06). Philanthropist Robert F. Smith, The Chopra Foundation Launch Mental Wellness Initiative For Black Youth. newsone.com Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty | From projects designed to foster equity within the STEM education space to initiatives centered on financial literacy, businessman and philanthropist

Brandee Sanders (2023-02-06). Howard University And Georgetown To Launch Medical Humanities Center Aimed At Reducing Health Disparities. newsone.com Source: FG Trade / Getty | Howard University has been a driving force behind groundbreaking research that explores the correlation between racial inequities and health disparities. The historically Black university will be able to advance its efforts through a The Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice is grounded in the needs of the D.C. community. It will apply a medical humanities approach in addressing key h…

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-06). DOJ To Participate In Independent Review Of Memphis P.D. After Tyre Nichols' Deadly Attack. newsone.com Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The U.S. Justice Department will partake in an external review of the Memphis Police Department after five officers beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols to death after a routine traffic stop. |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-06). Iran To Begin 'Major Revamp' of Venezuela's Largest Oil Refinery Within Weeks: Report. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-06). Peru: De Facto Government Announces State of Emergency Amid National Strike Announcement. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, February 5, a state of emergency was declared in Peru due to the intensifying of uprisings in the country since December 7, when right-wing forces carried out a parliamentary coup against President Pedro Castillo. | The streets of Lima continue to burn in the midst of significant battles between the police and protesters who insist on the resignation of the de facto government. | Madre de Dios, Cusco, Puno, Apurímac, Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna are the seven southern regions subject to the state of emergency protocols, which will be enforced for 60 days while the de facto government attempts to con…

Staff (2023-02-06). Venezuela Rejects US 'Spy Balloon' Handling (+Defense Minister). orinocotribune.com This Sunday, February 5, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejected the United States response towards the unmanned civilian aircraft of Chinese origin that entered its airspace. | The information was released by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil, who, through his social media accounts, wrote that controversies or differences must be resolved "responsibly and in accordance with International Law." | The US Defense Secretary accused China on Thursday of the overflight of a so-called spy balloon on its territory. On Saturday, he confirmed that the Chinese balloon had been brought down by a m…

Pepe Escobar (2023-02-06). A Panicked Empire Tries to Make Russia an 'Offer it Cannot Refuse'. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar Jan 30, 2023 | Realizing NATO's war with Russia will likely end unfavorably, the US is test-driving an exit offer. But why should Moscow take indirect proposals seriously, especially on the eve of its new military advance and while it is in the winning seat? | Those behind the Throne are never more dangerous than when they have their backs against the wall. | Their power is slipping away, fast: Militarily, via NATO's progressive humiliation in Ukraine; Financially, sooner rather than later, most of the Global South will want nothing to do with the currency of a bankrupt rogue giant; Politica…

mforinoco (2023-02-06). Interview with Alan MacLeod: Elon Musk's Cozy Ties With the Military Industrial Complex. orinocotribune.com The MintPress podcast, | Via the Twitter Files, new Twitter owner El…

mforinoco (2023-02-06). Republicans Oust Ilhan Omar From House Committee Over Mocking Pro-Israel US Politicians. orinocotribune.com Republicans in the US House of Representatives have voted to oust Ilhan Omar from a high-profile House committee over the Muslim lawmaker's mocking of American politicians for their unwarranted support of the Israeli regime in exchange for financial rewards. | The measure was passed 218-211 on Thursday, removing the Somali-born legislator from the House's Foreign Affairs Committee. | Those voting in favor of Omar's elimination from the committee cited a 2019 tweet by her that had read, "It's all about the Benjamins, baby." | The tweet referred to Benjamin Franklin's picture on $100 bills as means of suggesting t…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-06). Communists celebrate 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazis at Stalingrad. peoplesdispatch.org In the historic five-month-long battle of Stalingrad (August 1942 to February 1943), the Soviet Red Army and partisans defeated the invading Nazi forces, marking the beginning of the Nazi retreat and defeat in World War II…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-06). Israeli occupation forces kill at least five Palestinians in a refugee camp in Jericho. peoplesdispatch.org Jericho is facing its second week of siege. Israeli forces have killed over 40 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the year…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-06). US shoots down high-altitude balloon and whips up anti-China paranoia. peoplesdispatch.org The presence of a large balloon over North America caused mass paranoia in the US as both right-wing politicians and Biden administration officials fanned "Chinese spy balloon" claims…

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-02-06). Peace deal between Ethiopian government and TPLF holds despite delays in implementation; US escalates attempts to scapegoat Eritrea. peoplesdispatch.org Attempts by US and other Western countries to sow discord between Ethiopia and Eritrea "will not be successful because the majority of the Ethiopian people are grateful for the Eritrean army's help in defeating the TPLF," former Ethiopian diplomat Mohamed Hassan told Peoples Dispatch…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-02-06). Vietnam sees shared future with China. peoplesdispatch.org The resignation of Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc a fortnight ago had an air of Several dozen officials, including two deputy prime ministers, were earlier removed from their positions in major scandals of price fixing and kickbacks for COVID-19 test kits, as well as bribes for seats on charter flights returning Vietnamese citizens to the country during the pandemic.

_____ (2023-02-06). US Laid Trap For Russia Has Trapped West Instead. popularresistance.org United States plans to weaken Russia by imposing punishing sanctions and bringing world condemnation on Moscow depend on Washington's hysteria about a Russian invasion of Ukraine actually coming true. | At his press conference on Tuesday, Vladimir Putin said, | "I still believe the United States is not that concerned about Ukraine's security, though they may think about it on the sidelines. Its main goal is to contain Russia's development. This is the whole point. In this sense, Ukraine is simply a tool to reach this goal. This can be done in different ways: by drawing us into some armed conflict, or compelling i…

_____ (2023-02-06). A Panicked Empire Tries To Make Russia An 'Offer It Can't Refuse'. popularresistance.org Those behind the Throne are never more dangerous than when they have their backs against the wall. | Their power is slipping away, fast: Militarily, via NATO's progressive humiliation in Ukraine; Financially, sooner rather than later, most of the Global South will want nothing to do with the currency of a bankrupt rogue giant; Politically, the global majority is taking decisive steps to stop obeying a rapacious, discredited, de facto minority. | So now those behind the Throne are plotting to at least try to stall the incoming disaster on the military front. | As confirmed by a high-level US establishment source,…

_____ (2023-02-06). The State Murder Of Tortuguita And Tyre Nichols Are Inextricably Linked. popularresistance.org The cold-blooded assassination of Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, also known as Tortuguita, Spanish for "Little Turtle," is a reminder that fascism in the United States cannot be reduced to the political intentions of avowed white nationalists. African/Black and Indigenous people residing in the settler-colonial project known as the United States continue to be subjected to a cycle of state-sanctioned violence and political repression with bipartisan consensus. People of the global majority and their allies must not allow these latest episodes of injustice to go unanswered. | The Atlanta City-Wide Alliance of the Blac…

_____ (2023-02-06). Earthquake Damage In Syria Must Lead To Sanction Relief. popularresistance.org Earlier today two large earthquakes have caused widespread damage in south Turkey and north Syria. Some 10 million people live in the affected area. The current count of death is already above 2,500. Whole city blocks have 'pancaked' (vid) and were destroyed. Many dead will likely still be under the rubble. The area is prone to earthquakes. Just days ago an expert had warned that a big one was coming. International support for the areas has started. Turkey is generally earthquake prone and has a lot of rescue stuff. It will now get more. Unfortunately Syria, which is under devastating sanctions, will get little.

_____ (2023-02-06). Mississippi Lawmakers Trying To Take Over Jackson Water Funds. popularresistance.org Jackson, Mississippi — The freeze of early 2021 wasn't the origin of Jackson, Mississippi's water system collapse. But the winter storm introduced the country to Jackson's aging and improperly maintained pipes and water plants, which failed and left residents without clean water for over a month. | The crisis surged back in the summer of 2022, leaving residents without clean water for two months and drawing comparisons to Flint, Michigan's lead-poisoning scandal, another banner example of America's ruinous infrastructure systems. Here, as in Flint, the federal government stepped in: In November, The Departm…

_____ (2023-02-06). Berlin's Pledge To Socialize A Quarter Million Apartments In Danger. popularresistance.org Just over a year ago, Berliners won one of the biggest victories in decades for tenants in large cities. On September 26, 2021, in a landslide victory, locals voted overwhelmingly in favor of a referendum that called for the drafting of a new law to socialize almost a quarter of a million apartments in the city. Such a law would clear the way for the largest expropriation of housing in post-unification Germany—a significant step forward in the global fight against vampire real estate and the large private companies and wealthy investors that have gobbled up housing stock and maintained a death grip on rent…

Ruth Conniff (2023-02-06). The Fight for Democracy in the States. progressive.org As Wisconsin's new GOP chair advises voters to keep their seditionist options open and the state prepares to host the Republican National Convention in 2024, things could get scary.

Ryan Black (2023-02-06). FAQs: Why Joe Biden Should Not Run For President Again In 2024. progressivehub.net ROOTSACTION.ORG

Ryan Black (2023-02-06). Sorry, Joe Biden, Kevin McCarthy Is Not A "Decent Man": Today's GOP Are Fascists, Not Your Friends. progressivehub.net CHAUNCEY DEVEGA | SALON…

SAM (2023-02-06). Chinese Balloon Fiasco Has War Hawks Giddy With Anticipation. progressivehub.net JAKER WERNER | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

SAM (2023-02-06). Labor Militancy Is Alive And Well In Some U.S. Unions. progressivehub.net EDMUND KORD | DEMOCRATIC LEFT…

Editor (2023-02-06). Chris Hedges: Woke Imperialism. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-06). After 46 Years of Imprisonment, It's Time to Free Leonard Peltier. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-06). 'Broken Windows Policing' Gave Rise to SCORPION Unit That Killed Tyre Nichols. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-06). Southern California Regulators Let Industrial Polluters Exceed U.S. EPA Guidelines. scheerpost.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-02-06). Only nazis support Israel now. theduran.com

Samidoun Deutschland (2023-02-06). Demonstration in Berlin Condemns Latest Massacres and Supports Prisoners Movement. samidoun.net In support of the prisoners' movement and the resistance in Palestine, Samidoun Network and the Alternative Palestinian Revolutionary Path Movement organized a demonstration in Berlin on Saturday 04.02.2023 along the "Sonnenallee", or as it's locally known "the Arabs Street". The demonstration took place after occupation forces had stormed several sections in different prisons, and transferred …

Staff (2023-02-06). Unauthorized Disclosure: High Stakes Of Perpetuating War In Ukraine. shadowproof.com Subscribe to the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast with this free trial offer. Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK co-founder and co-author of War In Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, and Ann Wright, a CODEPINK member, retired Army colonel, and former State Department diplomat, join "Unauthorized Disclosure" hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola to discuss the high stakes …

Staff (2023-02-06). Exclusive interview from prison: Carla J. Simmons on what an inhumane carceral system does to human psyches. therealnews.com In this urgent, exclusive interview for Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with Carla J. Simmons from inside the Georgia prison system, as well as Page Dukes of the

Staff (2023-02-06). DOJ Offers to Let Members of Congress See Details of Classified Docs Trump Took. truthout.org Executive branch officials have reportedly offered to share with select members of Congress insights into the investigation into classified documents that former President Donald Trump improperly removed from the White House and stored at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Details on the proposal have not yet been released, and sources indicate that the offer is part of unofficial… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Employers Are Charged With Breaking Federal Labor Law in 4 in 10 Union Elections. truthout.org Employers are being charged with breaking the law in a huge portion of union elections, a new analysis shows, as union membership hits a record low across the U.S. According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), employers were charged with breaking the law in 39 percent of union elections filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) between 2019 and 2022. These charges cover a variety of… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Is Withdrawing From Treaties the Nuclear Weapons Industry's Business Plan? truthout.org The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) arming of the Ukrainian defense against Russia's invasion has turned the legacy of the Cold War into a hot proxy war, intensifying the danger of an even more catastrophic nuclear war. The prior threats to launch nuclear weapons by North Korea's Kim Jong-un and former U.S. President Donald Trump had already raised this specter. |

Staff (2023-02-06). Neo-Nazi Couple Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Take Down Baltimore Power Grid. truthout.org A neo-Nazi couple, including the founder of extremist terror group Atomwaffen Division, has been arrested and charged by federal officials for an alleged plot to take down the power grid of Baltimore to "completely destroy" the majority Black city. Atomwaffen Division (AWD) founder Brandon Russell and Sarah Clendaniel have been charged by the Justice Department with conspiracy to destroy an energy… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Blinken Cancels Trip to Beijing After US Shoots Down Suspected Spy Balloon. truthout.org China has accused the United States of overreacting after President Joe Biden ordered a suspected spy balloon shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Sunday. China maintains the balloon, first spotted over U.S. airspace last week, was a civilian aircraft blown off course. The U.S. and China have been conducting surveillance on each other for years using spy satellites, hacking and other means. |

Staff (2023-02-06). The plight of a collapsed elephant in India shows why tourists should refuse to ride. thecanary.co An Asian elephant named Moti has been lying collapsed on the ground since at least 22 January. The 35-year-old elephant is essentially unable to stand up after years working in India as a tourist begging elephant. Our medical team is on site and providing pain medication, fluids and nutritious food for Moti, a 35 year …

Staff (2023-02-06). Tenants take action to prevent evictions and rising rents. thecanary.co While the UK is in the grip of a cost of living crisis, greedy landlords are continuing to increase rents, threaten people with eviction, and make people homeless if they can't pay. Renters across the country can't afford to heat their homes, yet landlords are relentlessly lining their pockets with as much income from tenants …

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-06). Jordan Peterson's Visit to Minneapolis Draws Criticism. unicornriot.ninja

news.un (2023-02-06). UN agencies launch emergency response after devastating Tàºrkiye and Syria quakes. news.un.org After a massive earthquake hit southern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, prompting fears of a humanitarian crisis, UN aid agencies have scrambled to help many thousands of reported victims, including those still believed to be buried under the rubble. The initial 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to Gaziantep, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later.

news.un (2023-02-06). Around 4.2 million girls at risk for Female Genital Mutilation says Guterres, stressing men must also speak out. news.un.org Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is an "abhorrent violation of fundamental human rights" said the UN Secretary-General on Monday, marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance against the scourge, which remains a threat for a staggering 4.2 million girls this year.

news.un (2023-02-06). UN relief chief tells Security Council 'we can do better' in Ukraine. news.un.org The UN's humanitarian affairs chief warned the Security Council on Monday that efforts must improve to reach nearly 18 million in need in war-torn Ukraine, since Russia's full-scale invasion last year.

news.un (2023-02-06). 'Act decisively before it is too late', Guterres warns countries, laying out his priorities for 2023. news.un.org Time is running out as the world inches closer to meltdown and countries must change course before it is too late, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday, presenting his priorities for the year.

news.un (2023-02-06). 'Put people first' in drive to realize Sustainable Development Goals. news.un.org Addressing the opening of the Commission for Social Development's latest session, the president of the UN Economic and Social Council on Monday said it was imperative to put people first, if the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be realized by the 2030 deadline.

news.un (2023-02-06). UN human rights chief calls on Mali to reverse 'regrettable' expulsion order. news.un.org The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday called on Malian authorities to rescind their expulsion order for his top representative in the country.

news.un (2023-02-06). China: Tibetan children forced to assimilate, independent rights experts fear. news.un.org Roughly one million Tibetan minority children in China have been separated from their families and placed into Government-run boarding schools, forcing their assimilation into the dominant culture, three independent UN human rights experts said on Monday.

_____ (2023-02-06). It's Turkey vs NATO — once again. journal-neo.org Turkey's decision to block Sweden's NATO membership has sparked a new controversy in the alliance at a time when the alliance is desperately looking to expand. Tukey's Erdogan thinks that Sweden has failed to take the action that it was supposed to take i.e., act against "terrorists" living in Sweden and expel others involved in …

_____ (2023-02-06). India: The never-to-be-forgotten Crimes of the British Colonizers. journal-neo.org India celebrated its 74th National Republic Day solemnly and grandly on January 26, 2023. The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, with Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar as chairman of the drafting committee. Since the Constitution came into force on January 26, 19 , to commemorate this event, India has celebrated Republic Day as a national …

_____ (2023-02-06). A Parliamentary Republic in Mongolia: Why Russia isn't Losing Anything. journal-neo.org In the last months of 2022 and now in the first decades of 2023, political and civil society discourse in Mongolia has resumed with calls for constitutional change. Calls for legislative change became especially loud when the largest corruption scandal in the country's recent history was uncovered, involving the theft of coal from Mongolia's strategic …

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2023-02-06: News Headlines

infobrics (2023-02-07). Why SA Needs to Nurture Relationship with China in Spite of Problem Areas. infobrics.org South Africa would do well to look after its relationship with China says Hywel George, Director of Investments at Old Mutual Investment Group…

infobrics (2023-02-07). Top Students in Henan to Study in Russia. infobrics.org Outstanding third-grade senior high school students who are learning Russian language in ordinary senior high schools in Henan province will be selected to study in Russia…

infobrics (2023-02-07). China, India, to Be Major Growth Drivers During 2023 – IMF. infobrics.org China and India will account for half of the global economic growth in 2023 versus just a tenth for the US and the EU combined, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Miko Peled (2023-02-06). The US is Legitimizing Jewish Terrorism Against Palestinians. mintpressnews.com US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's recent visit to Palestine offered a paltry aid package to Palestinians and a gift to Israel's far-right in the form of the removal of the Jewish Defense League from the State Department's list of terrorist organizations.

Lowkey (2023-02-06). Lowkey and Sukhdev Reel Talk Justice for Ricky Reel. mintpressnews.com Sukdhev, the mother of Ricky Reel, addresses police racism, sexism, and surveillance in the UK after the botched investigation into the suspected 1997 murder of her son by racist attackers.

infobrics (2023-02-06). America's balloon obsession is an attempt to prevent detente with China. infobrics.org USAF sent its much-touted F-22 fighter jets to shoot down the balloon. The jet that costs $334 million apiece and nearly $70,000 per flight hour fired a nearly half a million dollar missile to down a weather balloon, as if the target was no less than an alien spacecraft invading the US.




infobrics (2023-02-06). Brazilian crisis might hamper dialogue with US about Amazon problems. infobrics.org Lula's government is seeking partners to finance a number of projects to save the rainforest.

infobrics (2023-02-06). South Africa and Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa's Foreign Policy Explained. infobrics.org January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell, vice-president of the European Commission, was also in town…

infobrics (2023-02-06). The Dollar's Supremacy in Global Trade Faces Fresh Challenges. infobrics.org The dollar's supremacy in global trade faces fresh challenges as several countries float plans to use local currencies in commerce…

infobrics (2023-02-06). China to Assist Russia with Titanium Mining in the Arctic. infobrics.org

infobrics (2023-02-06). Moldova might become another conflict zone and the "next Ukraine" infobrics.org The West now has its "eyes" on Moldova to push it against Russia, Lavrov says.

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Deadly Weekend Shootings Reflect Persistent Gun Violence in US. telesurenglish.net Multiple deaths were reported in several fatal shootings across the United States over the weekend, revealing again the insurmountable problem of gun violence in the country. | RELATED: | 19-year-old woman was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a concert in Newport, Arkansas on Saturday night. One of the wounded was taken to hospital for further treatment and two people have been arrested, with more arres…




teleSUR (2023-02-06). EU and G7 West Implement Price Caps on Russian Oil Products. telesurenglish.net The implementation of further price caps for seaborne Russian petroleum products, adopted Saturday by the European Union (EU) and the Group of Seven, began Sunday, despite Russia's vow to take measures to protect its interests. | RELATED: | The price cap for "premium-to-crude" petroleum products, such as diesel, kerosene and gasoline, is set at 100 U.S. dollars per barrel, while the cap for "discount-to-crude" petr…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Tàºrkiye Mobilizes After Earthquakes Kill Over 900. telesurenglish.net On Monday, aid poured out from Tàºrkiye's major cities after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck the province of Kahramanmaras and left hundreds dead and thousands injured. | RELATED: | Some 912 people were killed, over 5,385 others injured and 2,818 buildings destroyed after two strong earthquakes jolted southern Tàºrkiye early Monday, | The first earthquake, which Tàºrkiye's Disaster and Emergency Man…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Over 2,800 Communities Affected By Drought In Bolivia. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Bolivia's Rural Development and Land Minister Remmy Gonzales informed that at least 2,800 communities in his country are being affected by drought. | RELATED: | "They are mainly on the western side of the country," Gonzales stated, stressing that President Luis Arce's administration enabled 234 water wells to counter the effects of the drought. | About 74 municipalities have also received special machi…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). We Are The Citizen Revolution Again: Ecuador's Rafael Correa. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, former President Rafael Correa celebrated the results achieved by his Citizen Revolution party in the subnational elections held in Ecuador. | RELATED: | "We achieved the impossible: we are the Citizen Revolution again! Until victory, always!" he said in a video where he appears playing the guitar and singing "It Changes, Everything Changes," (Cambia, Todo Cambia) an emblematic song of Latin American social stru…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov to Be Replaced. telesurenglish.net David Arakhamia, head of the parliamentary faction of President Vladimir Zelensky's political party, said on Sunday that the current defense minister will be relieved of his duties and will be appointed Minister of Strategic Industries instead. | RELATED: | The head of Kiev's military intelligence, "Major General Kirill Budanov will be appointed defense minister," Arakhamia said, adding that "Alexey Reznikov will be tra…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Colombia: Assassination of Another Social Leader Reported. telesurenglish.net The president of the Junta de Acción Comunal de Socuavo Norte in the municipality of Tibú, Santander, Colombia, José Antonio Santiago Pérez, was murdered this Saturday, in the midst of the wave of violence against social leaders. | RELATED: | Santiago Perez was also the delegate of the federation of boards of the Department of Norte de Santander and had just come from a meeting with his community when he was inte…




Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). A Birthday Thank You Note. transcend.org To TMS editor Antonio C.S. Rosa – Dear Antonio, thinking of your Birthday on 8 Feb and your friendship, I came up with the following poem.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). A Winter Walk with Thoreau: The Transcendentalist Way of Finding Inner Warmth in the Cold Season. transcend.org "Take long walks in stormy weather or through deep snows in the fields and woods, if you would keep your spirits up. Deal with brute nature. Be cold and hungry and weary."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Antony Blinken Plays the 'Two Sides Game': Getting Netanyahu/Israel off the Hook. transcend.org 31 Jan 2023 – Antony Blinken is the most lightweight Secretary of State, a fitting complement to the overweight Mike Pompeo. Together they could do a late night TV comedy routine on the 'arrogance of decline' when it comes to US foreign policy in the Trump/Biden years.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the US Patent System. transcend.org 30 Jan 2023 – AbbVie for years delayed competition for its blockbuster drug Humira, at the expense of patients and taxpayers. The monopoly is about to end.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). How US Marines Are Being Reshaped for China 'Threat'. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – The US military commitment to the Pacific was underlined in a White House meeting between the leaders of the US and Japan. But behind the scenes, this renewed focus on Asia has sparked a fierce debate within one of its most fabled military forces.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Ilhan Omar Is Not Mama Africa. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – The new Speaker of the House announced he will remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. The attack from Republicans has given her image a boost, but her record shows the credibility is not deserved.




Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Missing Links in Textbook History: Indigenous Peoples. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – By the time I started high school I had come to see the world in Manichaean terms, full of good guys and bad guys. We, North Americans, were the good guys, often presented as settlers defending our families against hostile Indians. It was dangerously easy to accept the notion that history is pretty simple.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Nobel Peace Prize Watch: Watchdog Suspends Screening of Nobel Peace Prize Candidates. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – After 15 years studying the award's intention, finding out who should have received the NPP over 120 years, and who are the most suitable recipients in our time, we have concluded that the Committee does not contribute for elimination of wars; rather, it takes sides.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). (Norsk-Norwegian) Nobel Peace Prize Watch avslutter sine à•rlige anbefalinger til Nobelkomiteen. transcend.org 6. februar 2023 – Etter ti à•r har vi i à•r besluttet à• ikke publisere và•r à•rlige anbefaling til Nobelkomiteen, en liste over de som er bà•de nominert og kvalifisert til à• motta Nobels fredspris. Sà• lenge Den norske Nobelkomite fortsetter à• sabotere Nobels intensjon om fred ved global nedrustning har và•rt arbeid med à• fà• frem gode kandidater ingen hensikt opplyse.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). 'Obscene': Exxon Posts Record $56 Billion in Profits — But Keeps Gouging Consumers. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – ExxonMobil on Tuesday [31 Jan] joined other U.S. oil companies in reporting record 2022 earnings amid rising gas prices, sparking renewed calls by consumer and climate advocates for a Big Oil windfall profits tax.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Palestinians Are Not Liars: Confronting the Violence of Media Delegitimization. transcend.org 30 Jan 2023 – Palestinian journalists pay a heavy price for carrying out their mission of spreading the truth about the Israeli oppression of Palestinians. Their work is critical not only to balanced media coverage but to the very cause of justice and freedom in Palestine. However, the harm inflicted on Palestinian journalists is not only physical and material. They are also constantly exposed to a very subtle but equally dangerous threat: the constant delegitimization of their work.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Peace Negators: A Litany of Abduction, Torture, Deprogramming, Rendition and Murder by First World Governmental Security Agencies. transcend.org The extra judicial excesses of the US government's security apparatus and how the workings of the organization impacts upon the lives of ordinary people globally.




Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Remembering the Man Who Saved the World (from a Nuclear War). transcend.org The man who saved the world from thermonuclear annihilation in 1962 was born on 30 January 1926.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Revealed: Sweden Destroyed a Substantial Part of Its Documents on Julian Assange. transcend.org 1 Feb 2023 – Almost six years after the British Crown Prosecution Service destroyed key emails, the Swedish Prosecution Authority also destroyed a large part of the documentation–as Assange's life hangs in the balance.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Shell Makes 'Obscene' $40bn Profit—Highest Ever. transcend.org 2 Feb 2023 – Sunak government under pressure after gas prices fuel 'outrageous' doubling of profits at Anglo-Dutch group…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). The Doomsday Clock: Deceptive and Rather an Indicator of US Foreign Policies. transcend.org 26 Jan 2023 – Like the Nobel Prizes, the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atom Scientists attracts enormous media attention. It simplifies a very complex issue into a time measure: How close is the world to global catastrophe?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). Ukraine: Rethinking Global SecuritySaving Humanity and Planet Earth. transcend.org Saving Humanity and Planet Earth (SHAPE) is an initiative to address the multiple crises that have brought us to the brink of the precipice. This, our second webinar to be held on 22/23 February 2023, draws lessons from the Ukraine war and sets new pathways to global security.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). US House Republicans Vote to Remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. transcend.org 2 Feb 2023 – House Republicans have voted to remove Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing past controversial comments she made about Israel and concerns over her objectivity.




Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). War and Peace: Animosity and Insanity Destroying the Earth and Humanity. transcend.org In Search of Moral and Intellectual Human Consciousness…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). WATCH: Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents. transcend.org 3 Feb 2023 – A 35-minute interview with Stefania Maurizi. Swedish prosecutors destroyed copies of email correspondence related to the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Fight Back (2023-02-06). Against Trotskyism: The theory of permanent revolution. fightbacknews.org When Lenin gave his brief and scathing overview of Trotsky's career in his 1914 article "Disruption of Unity Under Cover of Outcries for Unity," so that "the younger generation of workers should know exactly whom they are dealing with," he made a point of referring to Trotsky's "absurdly Left 'permanent revolution' theory." What is the role of this "permanent revolution" theory within Trotskyism, and why is it "absurdly Left," as Lenin says? | Karl Marx himself said in his 18 address to the Communist League, | While the democratic petty bourgeois want to bring the revolution to an end as quickly as possible, ach…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-06). Is the U.S. an Elderly Big, Bad Wolf? sonar21.com If any of my readers can do graphics I have a request — can you create a graphic of an elderly Big Bad Wolf wearing Uncle Sam's threads? I am…

Mary Triny Mena (2023-02-06). Venezuela's first sensory-friendly cinema. america.cgtn.com One of the largest movie chains in Venezuela is rethinking its business in an effort to serve customers living with autism and other sensory disorders. CINEX, a local movie theater chain in Venezuela is the promoter of the idea. The initiative is specially designed for people living with …

Owen Fairclough (2023-02-06). U.S. reports strong job growth. america.cgtn.com U.S. employers beat even the most optimistic forecasts to add more than half a million jobs in January. Employment numbers released on Friday suggest the economy continues to weather the inflation crisis and big layoffs in the tech sector. And the numbers also justify …

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). War and Peace: Animosity and Insanity Destroying the Earth and Humanity. transcend.org In Search of Moral and Intellectual Human Consciousness…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-06). WATCH: Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents. transcend.org 3 Feb 2023 – A 35-minute interview with Stefania Maurizi. Swedish prosecutors destroyed copies of email correspondence related to the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Fight Back (2023-02-06). Against Trotskyism: The theory of permanent revolution. fightbacknews.org When Lenin gave his brief and scathing overview of Trotsky's career in his 1914 article "Disruption of Unity Under Cover of Outcries for Unity," so that "the younger generation of workers should know exactly whom they are dealing with," he made a point of referring to Trotsky's "absurdly Left 'permanent revolution' theory." What is the role of this "permanent revolution" theory within Trotskyism, and why is it "absurdly Left," as Lenin says? | Karl Marx himself said in his 18 address to the Communist League, | While the democratic petty bourgeois want to bring the revolution to an end as quickly as possible, ach…

Larry Johnson (2023-02-06). Is the U.S. an Elderly Big, Bad Wolf? sonar21.com If any of my readers can do graphics I have a request — can you create a graphic of an elderly Big Bad Wolf wearing Uncle Sam's threads? I am…

Mary Triny Mena (2023-02-06). Venezuela's first sensory-friendly cinema. america.cgtn.com One of the largest movie chains in Venezuela is rethinking its business in an effort to serve customers living with autism and other sensory disorders. CINEX, a local movie theater chain in Venezuela is the promoter of the idea. The initiative is specially designed for people living with …

Owen Fairclough (2023-02-06). U.S. reports strong job growth. america.cgtn.com U.S. employers beat even the most optimistic forecasts to add more than half a million jobs in January. Employment numbers released on Friday suggest the economy continues to weather the inflation crisis and big layoffs in the tech sector. And the numbers also justify …

Staff (2023-02-06). Potente terremoto deja varios muertos y destrucción en el sur de Turquía. cubadebate.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7,8 se ha registrado la madrugada de este lunes en Turquía, según informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés) en su página web.El epicentro del sismo, que tuvo una profundidad de 10 kilómetros, se localizó a 23 kilómetros al este de la ciudad turca de Nurdagi, en la provincia de Gaziantep.

Staff (2023-02-06). Una discreta recuperación del turismo en el primer mes de 2023 para Cuba. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-02-06). Mike Pompeo se confiesa en un libro. cubadebate.cu El libro se limita a compilar un catálogo de autocelebratorias anécdotas que jalonan su vida pública como funcionario del gobierno de Estados Unidos, que tienen la virtud de reflejar y justificar, con orgullo los crímenes y atropellos que, en nombre de la libertad y la democracia, perpetra Washington en todo el mundo.

Staff (2023-02-06). Notas que me vienen a la mente. cubadebate.cu Las intenciones no son nuevas. Recuerdo allá por la década de los años 80 del pasado siglo y en años posteriores, que entre los periodistas cubanos y la organización que nos agrupa —la UPEC— tomó forma de debate en asambleas, plenos y en colectivos de la prensa, una especie de ´convocatoria ª a que se elaborara una Ley de Prensa. Mucho se discutió entonces, pero no se llegó a concretar una legislación, y se han mantenido, en algunos casos hasta nuestros días, las insatisfacciones en relación con las fuentes de información, que se atribuían el derecho al sí o al no, a la hora de ´dar l…

WSWS (2023-02-06). Stronger than expected US jobs report for January evokes concerns on Wall Street. wsws.org The better than expected jobs report sparked a fall on Wall Street because it means the Federal Reserve will continue its program of rate increases.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Union shuts down strike after Woburn, Massachusetts teachers defy injunction. wsws.org Over 0 teachers and other workers have conducted a week-long strike in the face of an offensive by the Democratic Party-dominated state, the Woburn School Committee, Mayor Scott Galvin and the courts.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Withdraw frame-up cases against Sri Lankan estate workers! Unconditional reinstatement of all suspended workers! wsws.org The witch hunt against estate workers is a part of the escalating attack on the democratic and social rights of the working class as a whole.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Socialist Equality Party (US) condemns violent attacks on Chicago DSA Alderman Daniel La Spata. wsws.org The escalation of political violence in American life is not simply a vestige of an earlier period, but a symptom of the crisis and breakdown of bourgeois democracy amid escalating class tensions and expanding war efforts.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Socialist Equality Party condemns violent attacks on Chicago DSA Alderman Daniel La Spata. wsws.org The escalation of political violence in American life is not simply a vestige of an earlier period, but a symptom of the crisis and breakdown of bourgeois democracy amid escalating class tensions and expanding war efforts.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Crisis deepens in Australia's emergency departments. wsws.org Bed-block and increased ambulance ramping have been reported in every state and territory in recent months.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Record cold in US Northeast exposes deepening cracks in social infrastructure. wsws.org Winter temperatures in colder regions of the country mean that many homeless individuals and families who have been sleeping in cars, hospital emergency rooms, campgrounds, state forests and other places not fit for human habitation increasingly seek emergency shelter.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Thousands of American high school students illegally forced into Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. wsws.org Young people are being slotted into military training by their high schools without their consent and against their will. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps enrolls about a half million students and has annual funding of over $400 million.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Laborers' union shuts down strike by 600 Portland city workers ahead of ratification vote. wsws.org Despite the determination of workers to fight, the union leadership called off the strike and rushed a vote on a tentative agreement that concedes to nearly every demand of the city.

WSWS (2023-02-06). This week in history: February 6-12. 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 (2023-02-06). "We don't want this war!": Participants at Berlin rally organised by SGP speak out. wsws.org Participants at the rally of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei on February 4 spoke out against the US-NATO war against Russia and its connection to the social crisis and the attack on the working class.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Macron hosts Netanyahu in Paris to plan Israeli arms deliveries to Ukraine. wsws.org The French president and Israeli prime minister, both facing mass protests at home, met on Thursday to plan an escalation of NATO's war in Ukraine and Israel's conflict with Iran.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Australian Gold Coast and Tweed Coast bus workers to strike against company ballot "offer" wsws.org The stand being taken by the Kinetic workers—their third strike in six weeks—is of national and international significance, and should be actively supported by workers everywhere.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Hundreds attend Socialist Equality Party rally in Berlin against Ukraine war and German militarism. wsws.org The strong response to the rally shows that the SGP is giving a voice and a socialist perspective to widespread opposition to war and austerity. The SGP is the only party to oppose the ruling class' war in Ukraine and the danger of a third world war fought with nuclear weapons.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Novelist Russell Banks (1940-2023): "Go, my book, and help destroy the world as it is." wsws.org The American writer Russell Banks, who wrote about the lives of working-class people and historical figures such as John Brown, died on January 3 at the age of 82.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Toxic fire continues burning in Ohio days after massive, car train derailment. wsws.org Regardless of the immediate mechanical failure, the true cause of this catastrophe is the insatiable greed of Norfolk Southern and other Class I rail carriers, who have pushed for longer trains with smaller crews.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Germany drops all requirements to wear masks—but coronavirus remains. wsws.org By lifting the requirement to wear a mask on busses and trains and abandoning workplace health regulations, the government is opening the door to the spread of new, even more dangerous variants of the coronavirus.

WSWS (2023-02-06). US media whips up anti-Chinese hysteria over balloon flight. wsws.org Over the past four days, the media has subjected the population to a barrage of war propaganda centered on the absurd claim that China sent a huge balloon visible to the naked eye to secretly spy on US nuclear bases.

WSWS (2023-02-06). New Zealand: Court action over Pike River mine disaster. wsws.org The fathers of two of the 29 workers killed in the 2010 Pike River mine disaster are campaigning for the release of documents and correspondence relating to a 2013 decision to drop charges against Pike River CEO Peter Whittall.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Democratic National Committee reorders presidential primary schedule. wsws.org The new list, established in response to demands from President Biden, puts South Carolina first and elevates Michigan and Georgia.

WSWS (2023-02-06). February 5, 2003: Colin Powell and the lie that sanctioned the invasion of Iraq. wsws.org February 5 marks the 20th anniversary of Secretary of State Colin Powell's 2003 speech at the United Nations filled with lies to justify the Bush administration's criminal decision to invade Iraq.

WSWS (2023-02-06). IYSSE (Australia) statement: Join the fight against imperialist war and for world socialism. wsws.org Imperialism's spiral toward a catastrophic nuclear war must be stopped. But to build an anti-war movement, youth and students must understand the root of war.

WSWS (2023-02-06). Sudan's military junta to normalise relations with Israel amid massive crackdown on Palestinians. wsws.org The deal deepens the treacherous role of the Arab bourgeoisie, which has now formally buried its own "two state" solution and confirms that the nationalist agenda championed by all sections of the Palestinian bourgeoisie provides no way forward for the workers and oppressed masses…

noreply (2023-02-06). Sentimental And… Sad. Legendary Jumbo… smoothiex12.blogspot.com It is like not just a true commercial aerospace beauty retiring–always loved those magnificent B-747s–it is like a country which for all its faults but still better than the current one is retiring. I have been to Everett Boeing's facility numerous times. It is an incredible experience, the main hangar is colossal. But to everything there is the end. Sam even got emotional. There always was something very elegant and proportional, even the legendary hump, in B-747-400 and B-747-8 models. Flew on both of them. Well, I am also not exactly spring chicken and my love for four-engine giants is nobody's concern. And…

readpassage (2023-02-06). Prison Workers Deserve The Labour Movement's Support. readpassage.com An interview with Jordan House and Asaf Rashid, the authors of a new book exploring the fight for labour rights within Canadian prisons.

Alastair Crooke (2023-02-06). Russia's Strategic Aims — In Consequence to a Collapsing U.S. Empire. thealtworld.com Weak leadership has lifted the lid on the European Pandora's box | 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 Even the colo…

Amanda Yee (2023-02-06). The IMF debt trap in Ukraine. liberationnews.org The IMF serves as an imperialist instrument of Western capital in Ukraine, now using the war as pretext for accelerating economic shock therapy and penetration of the country by Wall Street and other foreign investment interests, so that they can buy off every last asset as the country is destroyed by war.

Amnesty International (2023-02-06). Monday 2/6: Leonard Peltier Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | Seventh St.

Andrew Perez (2023-02-06). Here's Who Will Be Talking About Jesus On Super Bowl Sunday. levernews.com

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Former Israeli PM Bennett Says US 'Blocked' His Attempts at a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal. southfront.org Illustrative ImageBennett says the US and its Western allies decided to 'keep striking Putin' and not negotiate | Originally published by Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). German Prosecutor Found No Russian Involvement In Gas Pipeline Sabotage. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe possibility of NATO's implication seems the most plausible at present. | Written by It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the West's unsubstantiated narrative that Russia sabotaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. Now, even some German officials are beginning to admit that there is no evidence to blame Moscow for the cr…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Head Of Wagner Challenged Zelensky, Bakhmut At Stake. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). UPDATED: Hundreds Dead After Huge Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | UPDATE: : | According lo local reports, another earthquake of magnitude 6.0 was recorded in the central region of Turkey, where earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 had previously thundered. | "According to the latest data, 912 of our citizens were killed and 5385 of our citizens were injured. 2,470 people were found surviving under the rubble. We do not know how much the number of dead and injured will increase, as the work on dismantling the rubble continues," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan s…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). In Video: Report From Captured Ukrainian Positions In Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org click to see full-size image | The AFU repelled Russian attacks in Bilogorivka; | Clashes between the Russian army and the AFU continue near Dibrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Blahodatne; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ivanivske; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles and 3 vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery shelli…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Donbass On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Blahodatne; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora and Paraskoviivka; | Russian-led forces advanced in the southern districts of Mariinka; | The AFU repelled Russian attacks in Bilogorivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russ…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Iraq On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Military Situation In Syria On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Protest In Iran: A Middle Eastern Déjà Vu With A Twist Of Irony. southfront.org In an undated photo from 1979, protestors burn an effigy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran. Forty years ago, Iran's ruling shah left his nation for the last time and an Islamic Revolution overthrew the vestiges of his caretaker government. The effects of the 1979 revolution, including the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and ensuing hostage crisis, reverberate through decades of tense relations between Iran and Ame…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). The U.S. Empire Is Starting To Fall Apart. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by In order to understand why, the nature of imperialism, and thus of all empires, needs first to be explained (especially because almost no one knows about this): | Whereas a merely domestic dictatorship is no danger to other nations, an international dictatorship — or "empire" — is a danger to other nations, because every empire (i.e., each of t…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). Ukrainian General & Israeli Intelligence Reveal Ukrainian, Russian Losses Reports. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The Kiev regime is carefully hiding its real losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Indeed, the numbers are so high that they are worth to be hidden. | Adviser to the office of the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak assured that the number of dead was only about 10 thousand servicemen in December 2022. In his turn, Zelensky reduced the number up to 8 thousand. | In recent days, the lies of Kiev officials that Ukrainian servicemen are crashing Russian Army, suffering almost no casua…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-06). UPDATED: Unidentified Drone Exploded Near Russian City Of Kaluga, Located About 100 Kilometers From Moscow. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | UPDATE: : | A high-explosive fragmentation bomb OFAB-100-120 was found at the crash site. There are usually about 46 kg of explosives and striking elements inside this munition. | Click to see full-size image | On the morning of February 6, an explosion was heard on the outskirts of the Russian city of Kaluga. The head of the region claimed that a drone exploded in the air over the forest area near…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-06). Kiev Is Proud To Declare It Deployed Chemical Weapons In Donbass. southfront.org |

Associated Press (2023-02-06). Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, thousuands feared dead. peoplesworld.org ANKARA, Turkey — The death toll is rising from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday. Hundreds were killed in the two countries, thousands were injured and the toll was expected to rise further. President Joe Biden has conveyed his condolences to those affected by the deadly …

Bria Nelson (2023-02-06). We're Putting the Death Penalty on Trial in Kansas. aclu.org I have lived in flyover states my whole life. People tend to overlook the transformational change and creative organizing that happens in the Midwest. But I have known our capacity to show up for justice and equality for years. | I went to law school in Kansas, and I stayed here because of the powerful community I found: organizers and activists who are "Midwest nice," working tirelessly to make Kansas a more welcoming place for people like me — Black people, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. It was in Kansas that I was able to reclaim my power and become an advocate for racial justice. Today…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-06). More Evidence That The West Sabotaged Peace In Ukraine. thealtworld.com

Carl Gibson (2023-02-06). 'More training' is not the answer to police terrorÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org The death of Tyre Nichols doesn't have to be in vain — there are numerous opportunities for action at the local and national level to rein in out of control police terror.

Catherine Crockett (2023-02-06). Friday 2/24: Marshall: Free Film Screening & Discussion. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2023-02-06). Outrage as Biden Administration recommends major Alaska oil project. nationofchange.org "The project is "drastically out of step with the Biden administration's goals to slash climate pollution and transition to clean energy," but that "it's not too late for him to step up and pull the plug on this carbon bomb."

Dan Bacher (2023-02-06). Big Oil spent over $34.2 million lobbying California officials in the 2021-22 session. indybay.org WSPA and Big Oil wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) creating alliances with labor unions; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) sponsoring awards ceremonies, including those for legislators and journalists.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-06). Chevron doubles last year's profits as consumers are gouged at the gas pumps. indybay.org The news of Chevron's record profits and record oil and gas production in the U.S. comes as data from the Bureau of Land Management reveals that President Biden approved more oil and gas drilling permits in his first two years in office than former President Donald Trump.

David Giesen (2023-02-06). Monday 2/6: Black History Month: "Now, about those 40 acres" & The Liberty Bell. indybay.org online video conference: meet.google.com/kch-cutp-vsh…

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China's resumption of outbound group travel expected to revive global tourism industry. ecns.cn The global tourism industry is expected to get a boost as China, one of the world's largest outbound tourism markets before the pandemic, resumed outbound group tours on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Airlines commence international flights to China as outbound group tours resume. ecns.cn More airlines are resuming international flight to the Chinese market as outbound group tours gradually restart in China. Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, and others are resuming or adding international flights to and from China.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Syria earthquake toll rises to 237, injures 639: health ministry. ecns.cn Syria's deadly earthquake has so far killed 237 people and injured 639 others in four provinces, said the health ministry on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). KMT official from Taiwan to visit mainland. ecns.cn Hsia Li-yan, a vice-chairman of the Kuomintang political party, will visit the Chinese mainland from Wednesday to Feb 17 and attend cross-Straits exchange activities, the mainland's Taiwan affairs authority said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Morning rush hour returns in Beijing. ecns.cn The traffic during morning rush hour in Beijing has returned to a normal level on Monday, the first working day after the Lantern Festival.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Emissions reduction program to be relaunched. ecns.cn China has completed the registration and trading systems for the relaunch of the suspended China Certified Emission Reduction program, which could help boost the nation's efforts to cope with climate change, according to China Beijing Green Exchange.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Quake death toll in Tàºrkiye exceeds 280: vice president. ecns.cn More than 280 people died in Tàºrkiye from two powerful earthquakes, which struck the country's southern and southeastern regions early Monday, said Vice President Fuat Oktay.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). KMT vice chairman Andrew Hsia to visit mainland. ecns.cn Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, will lead a delegation on a visit to the Chinese mainland from Feb. 8 to 17, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China's commerce minister, Australia's trade minister hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell spoke via video conference on Monday, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China to promote satellite internet development. ecns.cn MIIT said it will include satellite internet equipment into network access license management starting from March 1, as it works to promote and regulate the development of satellite internet, a frontier where major countries are trying to establish a beachhead.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). New Veronicastrum species discovered in central China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Veronicastrum in central China's Hubei Province, according to the Wuhan Botanical Garden under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Only 23% of Americans satisfied with state of things in U.S.: Gallup poll. ecns.cn Only 23 percent of Americans are broadly satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., while the rest are dissatisfied, nearly half saying they are "very dissatisfied", according to Gallup's annual Mood of the Nation poll.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Explosion hits gas pipeline in Tàºrkiye after earthquakes. ecns.cn An explosion hit a gas pipeline in Tàºrkiye's southern province of Hatay after two strong earthquakes jolted the country early Monday, Ihlas News Agency reported.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Xi extends condolences to Turkish President Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar over strong earthquakes. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent messages of condolence to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad respectively over strong earthquakes in the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn China is willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance in accordance with the needs of earthquake victims in Tàºrkiye and Syria, said Xu Wei, spokesman for the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). China to advance lunar exploration program. ecns.cn China will push forward its phase-4 lunar exploration program this year, including a planned mission to bring 2 kilograms of samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth, Wu Weiren, chief designer of the country's lunar exploration program, revealed on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Chinese skier killed in Austrian avalanche. ecns.cn A 32-year-old Chinese skier was found dead in an avalanche in Tyrol, western Austria, on Friday, which was confirmed by the Chinese Embassy in Austria on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Hong Kong-Mainland travel fully resumes. ecns.cn Normal travel between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland fully resumed starting Monday. It is applauded by all sectors in Hong Kong for driving local economic recovery and future development.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). First batch of outbound tourist groups depart China for UAE, Egypt. ecns.cn A group of tourists departed from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in South China's Guangdong Province at midnight on Monday for the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, etc, which is among the first six tourist groups, composed of nearly 160 people, in Guangzhou as well as the first batch of outbound group travelers in the Chinese mainland on the starting day of the country's outbound group travel service.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Cambodian PM to make official visit. ecns.cn Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen will pay an official visit to China from Thursday to Saturday at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). First Chinese outbound tourist groups depart, with Asian countries a popular destination. ecns.cn The first flight in three years carrying a Chinese outbound tourist group took off early Monday morning after China resumed pilot outbound tours following the country's optimization of epidemic control measures.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Powerful earthquakes hit Tàºrkiye. ecns.cn A view of the destroyed building after 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Kahramanmaras province, Tàºrkiye, Feb. 6, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Frozen seawater creates tree-shaped landscape in NE China. ecns.cn Frozen seawater stretches on riverbed of Liaohe river, creating a tree-shaped landscape in Panjin, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 6, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Tourist flights resume to foreign destinations. ecns.cn Dozens of Chinese tourists boarded an Emirates Airlines flight at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to go sightseeing on Monday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-02-06). Tourists once again head for HK, Macao. ecns.cn Two tourist groups left Guangzhou, Guangdong province, for Hong Kong by high speed train, while another two groups took special coaches to Macao for sightseeing on Monday morning.

for HUFF (2023-02-06). Follow-Up Protest Questions for Tuesday February 7th 11 AM. indybay.org

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-06). Magma observed taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers have observed magma taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes, shedding light on the processes behind eruptions.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-06). Digital currency and climate innovation under the spotlight at Davos. imperial.ac.uk The need for digital currency to help solve societal challenges in Africa was among the key issues discussed by Imperial experts at Davos 2023.

Jessie Blaeser (2023-02-06). EPA issues rare veto, bringing Alaska's Pebble mine to a halt. peoplesworld.org The Environmental Protection Agency used the Clean Water Act on Monday to veto a proposed copper and gold mining project near Alaska's Bristol Bay. Not only does the veto apply to the Pebble mine project, which would have dug into the path of the world's largest sockeye salmon run, it prevents any similar developments from …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-06). Amazon vuelve a tener grandes problemas con OSHA. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Como si el monstruoso almacén y minorista Amazon no estuviera oprimiendo lo suficiente a sus trabajadores al luchar contra sus campañas de organización, ahora está en problemas por ponerlos en peligro a través de condiciones de trabajo inseguras e insalubres. Eso dijo la Administración de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional el 1 de febrero, al proponer …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-06). Surprise! Economy adds 517K jobs in January. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—Surprising Wall Street's stock casino, the U.S. economy claimed to add 517,000 jobs in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Even governments reported adding 74,000 workers, including 52,000 in state and local schools. BLS said 35,000 of them were University of California system unionized workers who ratified new contracts, after—though BLS didn't say …

Matt Bruenig (2023-02-06). All Twelve State Parental Leave Programs Are Awful. peoplespolicyproject.org Last week, I did a The table below contains a list of the work hi…

Michael Maier (2023-02-06). RAND Corporation: No one can win this war. indybay.org Authors Samuel Charap and Miranda Priebe conclude "that in addition to averting a possible escalation toward a Russia-Nato war or Russian nuclear deployment, avoiding a protracted war is a higher priority for the United States" than regaining territorial control through Ukraine. As a result, the analysis sees first a cease-fire and eventually an agreement as crucial.

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-06). International perspectives on apartheid and decolonization in Palestine. juancole.com By Omar Ahmed | (Middle East Monitor ) A conference was held in London yesterday, hosted by MEMO entitled "International perspectives on apartheid and decolonization in Palestine" and included a diverse group of academics and writers discussing three broad themes: apartheid, genocide and decolonisation. Dr Daud Abdullah, the Director of MEMO, kicked off …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-06). Cochrane Review finds that vitamin D does not reduce asthma attacks. healtheuropa.com According to a new review, taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults. In a previous Cochrane review, research suggested a reduction in asthma attacks correlated with people taking vitamin D. Contrastingly, the latest findings illuminate that the supplements do not reduce the risk of asthma attacks; …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-06). New CAR T-cell therapy offers new hope to ovarian cancer patients. healtheuropa.com CAR T-cell therapy has shown to be effective in mice with ovarian cancer, offering new hope to patients who require effective treatment. CAR T-cell therapy is a new type of immunotherapy that involves extracting a patient's immune cells (known as T cells) from the blood and injecting them in a laboratory with a new gene …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-06). Three hours of therapy could resolve phobias in children. healtheuropa.com Common phobias in children could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to several sessions, a study has found. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is offered as a one-hour session every week for between four and 12 weeks to treat phobias in children. These fears can prevent children from enjoying common childhood activities, such …

Morning Star (2023-02-06). China says it reserves right to respond after balloon is shot down. peoplesworld.org China says it reserves the right to take additional action after the U.S. shot down what it claimed was a spy balloon off the South Carolina coast. The U.S. claimed the balloon, which was drifting over U.S. territory, was illegally spying. China says it was a weather balloon blown off course. U.S. officials waited until …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity. February is American Heart Month. But what is heart disease? Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8E_NPCZCNdo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-06). Mayo Clinic to lead new radiotracer trial for detecting pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In an academic-industrial collaboration, Mayo Clinic is assessing in a clinical trial a new radiotracer in pancreatic cancer imaging. As part of the investigation, the new agent, 68Ga-Fibroblast-Activation-Protein-Inhibitors (FAPI)-46 (68Ga-FAPI-46), will be compared with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), which is the current standard-of-care radiotracer, in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of pancreatic cancer. "The research will focus on pancreatic cancer and evaluate whether this radiotracer does what it's supposed to do, and whether it…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Turmeric for healthier diet, pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement? Is it something I can add into my diet to feel better? ANSWER: Turmeric is becoming…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-06). Check out chickpeas for year-round healthy eating. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you look to reboot your healthy eating after the holidays, check out chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas may not be as familiar as other legumes, like black beans and green peas. But golden, nutty chickpeas are nutrient powerhouses, budget-friendly and a versatile option for year-round healthy eating. Loaded with nutrients, naturally low in saturated fat Nearly three-quarters of Americans exceed the daily recommended amount of saturated fat, much of which comes from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-06). Radon: The odorless, invisible threat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water — and it can get trapped inside your home, office or school. There's no known safe level of radon. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms of radon exposure as there are with carbon monoxide poisoning. What makes radon so dangerous Breathing high levels over time can lead to lung cancer. In fact, radon is a Class A carcinogen. It's the No….

Orry Moore (2023-02-06). Strikes, private nuisance, protest Bill: The Weekly Round up. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has been voted through the House of Commons amidst historic industrial action across the UK. Workers in health, education, transport and the civil service came out on strike in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions, and members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted overwhelmingly in favour of walking out. The synchronisation …

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-06). Can the American Leviathan Be Tamed? thealtworld.com Founding Fathers warned against going abroad in search of monsters to destroy. When Washington takes its wars, slogans, and coups abroad, generations of writers have characterized the aggression as seeking monsters to destroy. Washington has benefitted from the cover offered by the slogan, justifying mayhem inflicted on the world as overthrowing dictators and bringing democracy. | In his just published book, In Search of Monsters to Destroy (Independent Institute, 2022), Christopher J. Coyne, Independent Institute Fellow and economics professor at George Mason University, takes these claims at face value. He demo…

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-06). The Real Causes of the Growing Inequality. thealtworld.com This TED talk by a rich man calling for a new economics misrepresents the causes and cure for the extraordinary increase in the inequality of American income and wealth in the past 23 years | The real causes are the offshoring of US manufacturing jobs, mass immigration of poor people due to open borders, imposition of the doctrine that corporations only have responsibility to share holders, economic concentration and non-enforcement of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, years of money printing bailout of the financial system that drove bond and stock prices up, and the financializati…

Philip Obaji Jr (2023-02-06). After Losing Babies to Traffickers, Refugees in Cameroon Are Fighting Back. towardfreedom.org Trafficking of adults and children has become rampant as a war rages in Cameroon between the Francophone government and Anglophone forces. Philip Obaji, Jr., reports from Mamfe, Cameroon.

Rania Khalek (2023-02-06). The Michael Dean Story: Police Murder in a Texas 'Sundown Town. thealtworld.com On December 2, 2019, Michael Dean went out to buy a birthday cake for his daughter when he was shot in the head at point-blank range and killed by Temple, Texas Police Officer Carmen DeCruz following a routine traffic stop. | After being charged with manslaughter for Dean's death, DeCruz is now on trial in Bell County, Texas— a "sundown town." Civil rights attorney Lee Merrit joins the show to explain the fight for justice for Michael Dean.

Revolution Books (2023-02-06). Friday 2/10: Carl Dix-Why Defunding Police &Abolishing Prisons UnderThis System Are Dangerous Illusions. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…

Rian Overy (2023-02-06). Defence Therapeutics begins manufacturing of it's ARM vaccine. healtheuropa.com Defence Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce the start of it's ARM vaccine manufacturing in preparation for it's Phase I clinical trial targeting patients with solid cancer tumours. Defence is continuously striving to exploit it's AccumTM technology in many spaces. …

Rian Overy (2023-02-06). Fertility treatment has no effect on the cardiovascular health of offspring. healtheuropa.com According to a study led by the University of Bristol, there is no link between fertility treatment and the cardiovascular health of children conceived this way. The large-scale study found no differences in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, and glucose measurements in children conceived naturally and children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or fertility …

Rian Overy (2023-02-06). WHO release new guidelines for leishmaniasis. healtheuropa.com The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new operation manual on the control, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania‚ÄØparasites, which spread the disease through the bites of infected female phlebotomine sand flies. The flies then feed on human blood before producing eggs, which can make patients seriously ill. WHO …

Scott Ritter (2023-02-06). For UKRAINE continued resistance is futile. They should sue for peace now. thealtworld.com The Ukraine army is a defeated army and Ukraine is a defeated nation, says Scott Ritter. Their mouths has been issuing cheques their body can't match…

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-02-06). Behold, the new GOP culture wars. nationofchange.org The Republican Party's latest wave of attacks against anyone who threatens the white supremacist patriarchy is couched in false concern for health and well-being.

Special to People's World (2023-02-06). Social Security and Medicare advocates urge support for petition to Biden. peoplesworld.org Social Security Works, a national group dedicated to protecting Social Security, is urging that everyone sign an emergency petition to President Biden before he gives his scheduled State of the Union message to Congress and the nation on Tuesday. "On Tuesday, President Biden will address a joint session of Congress, giving his constitutionally-required State of …

Staff (2023-02-06). Greek workers resist soaring energy prices from EU-imposed privatization and Ukraine War. therealnews.com Thousands of Greek workers have mobilized against runaway energy and fuel prices in recent weeks. Although spiking fuel and energy prices are now a global phenomenon tied to inflation driven by corporate profiteering and blowback from failed sanctions against Russia, the crisis has been particularly acute for Greece due to EU-imposed privatization of its energy sector. TRNN reports from the ground as workers fight to increase stagnating wages in light of the cost of living crisis. This video is part of a special Workers of the World series on the cost of living crisis in Europe. | Producer: Christos Avramid…

Staff (2023-02-06). 2 Florida School Districts Order Teachers to Cover or Remove Books in Classrooms. truthout.org Officials in at least two Florida school districts have ordered teachers to remove books from their classroom libraries or to cover them up in order to comply with draconian statutes enacted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led state legislature. House Bill 1467, passed last year, requires books to be age-appropriate and free from material deemed to be pornographic. |

Staff (2023-02-06). $340 Million Anti-Labor Consulting Industry Is Behind Contemporary Union-Busting. truthout.org The remarkable spikes in union activity over the last few years have given many on the left cause for hope: could we be on the precipice of a resurgent, newly galvanized U.S. labor movement? In the first three quarters of 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) documented a 53 percent increase in organizing petitions — including startling wins by new, independent unions at Starbucks… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Cori Bush Invites Father of Ferguson's Michael Brown to State of the Union. truthout.org Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) is inviting Michael Brown Sr., the father of Michael Brown, whose murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked mass protests in 2014, to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address this week. As first reported by Politico, Bush is bringing Brown Sr. as her guest to the address, which is scheduled for Tuesday night. "The police killing of… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Health Care Workers Stage Largest NHS Strike in UK's History. truthout.org Condemning the United Kingdom's Conservative-controlled government for putting "patients at risk" by refusing to pay nurses fairly and forcing healthcare providers out of the profession, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers joined forces on Monday to stage the largest work stoppage in the history of the venerated National Health Service. The workers, who along with teachers and other… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Thousands Dead as Earthquakes Devastate Syria and Turkey. truthout.org Thousands of collapsed buildings, widespread destruction, and deep anguish were reported alongside over 2,300 dead and thousands more injured after a pair of earthquakes — an initial 7.8 tremor on the Richter scale in the early morning and another that measured 7.5 — devastated Syria and Turkey on Monday. Amid dozens of aftershocks — and the quakes being also felt in Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt… |

Staff (2023-02-06). Police-Perpetrated Killings Are Public Executions — We Must Abolish Them. truthout.org As Memphis, Tennessee, police beat Tyre Nichols to death, he, like George Floyd, called out for his mother. And when Los Angeles police were killing Keenan Anderson, he said, "They're trying to George Floyd me." They discharged a Taser on Anderson at least six times and, not long after torturing him to death, they began spreading their version of events. Like Floyd, he begged for his life before… |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-06). El "No" es tendencia en las preguntas del referéndum en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El presidente, Guillermo Lasso, guarda silencio sobre los resultados electorales de la víspera que suponen una derrota de sus opciones políticas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-06). Parlamento francés discute polémica reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los debates comienzan en la Asamblea Nacional con una moción de rechazo previo de La Francia Insumisa y una moción de referéndum de Agrupación Nacional.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-06). Sindicatos británicos denuncian falta de acuerdo con gobierno. telesurtv.net Durante esta jornada los trabajadores de la salud protagonizan la que esperan sean la huelga más grande en décadas de acuerdo a los sindicatos.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-06). México y Venezuela comparten el liderato de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Venezolanos y mexicanos quedan con récord de 3-1 y se enfrentarán este lunes en busca del liderato solitario de la Serie del Caribe 2023.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-02-06). Envían ayuda internacional para enfrentar incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net La emergencia despertó la solidaridad internacional. Se reportan envíos de voluntarios y material, entre otros medios, desde Argentina, España, Colombia, México, Perú y otras naciones.

teleSUR, MER, JGN (2023-02-06). Conoce algunas curiosidades de Bob Marley, la leyenda del Reggae. telesurtv.net A través de sus canciones, el jamaiquino Bob Marley transmitió mensajes de amor, conciencia social y justicia.

teleSUR, pha, JGN, SH, DRL (2023-02-06). Lucha y legado de Camilo Cienfuegos, héroe del pueblo cubano. telesurtv.net Camilo Cienfuegos es sin duda uno de los personajes más carismáticos y queridos por el pueblo con que cuenta la historia de Cuba.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-06). Rescatistas brasileños buscan a seis desaparecidos en naufragio. telesurtv.net La operación se concentra en los alrededores de la isla de Paquetá, a 17 kilómetros de la costa.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-06). Mueren siete menores y su madre en incendio al norte de Francia. telesurtv.net Al llegar los bomberos lograron rescatar al padre con heridas de gravedad, pero sin peligro para su vida.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-06). Ascienden a 36 los casos de cólera en el oriente de Zambia. telesurtv.net Según datos oficiales, en las últimas 24 horas se han confirmado otros cinco casos de cólera.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-06). Líder Supremo iraní conmuta sentencias a convictos. telesurtv.net El Ayatolá Jamenei sancionó la reducción de condena para los procesados por protagonizar los recientes disturbios antigubernamentales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-06). Choque múltiple deja al menos 16 muertos en el centro de China. telesurtv.net En el accidente de tránsito en la autopista Xuchang-Guangzhou en la ciudad de Changsha, estuvieron involucrados al menos 49 vehículos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-06). Resultados preliminares dan victoria electoral a progresistas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Respecto al referendo, los datos apuntan a una victoria del No en todas las preguntas, lo que representa una derrota para el presidente Lasso.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-06). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a cinco palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Gobierno palestino llamó a la comunidad internacional a presionar a Israel para obligarla a levantar el asedio militar contra la ciudad de Jericó.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-06). Sismo de magnitud 7.8 deja decenas de muertos en Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net El sismo de magnitud 7.8 fue sentido también en Líbano, Chipre, y en Italia las autoridades lanzaron una alerta de tsunami.

teleSUR, yart, SH (2023-02-06). 10 frases de Rubén Darío que describen su visión de la vida. telesurtv.net Gracias a su obra Ruben Dario se consagró como representante del modernismo literario en lengua castellana.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-06). Comunidad internacional muestra solidaridad con Tàºrkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El titular de la OMS, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, comunicó que fue activada la red de equipos médicos de emergencia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-06). Ascienden a 26 los fallecidos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net Se reportan 3.276 damnificados y 1.156 viviendas destruidas por los 63 incendios que aún se encuentran activos.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-02-06). Unos 1300 muertos en Siria y Tàºrkiye deja sismo de magnitud 7,8. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con un comunicado del presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, al menos 912 personas murieron.

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Cubans Remember 91st Birth Anniversary Of Camilo Cienfuegos. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Cuban people remember the 91st birth anniversary of Camilo Cienfuegos, a prominent revolutionary who fought against the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista (1952-1959). | RELATED: | Born in Lawton, Havana, Camilo studied at the San Francisco de Paula elementary public school and San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts, which he had to leave due to economic problems. | In 1948, he participated i…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). Eathquake Update: Over 2,300 Dead in Tàºrkiye and Syria. telesurenglish.net As of mid-day Monday, official reports confirmed that the series of powerful earthquakes that struck the border area between Turkey and Syria has left 2,349 dead and nearly 11,000 people injured so far. | RELATED: | The Syrian Foreign Affairs Ministry requested help from the United Nations, the Red Cross, and other international organizations to deal with the humanitarian catastrophe. | More specifically, the Syrian authorities requ…

teleSUR (2023-02-06). English Nurses & Ambulance Staff Protest To Demand Pay Rises. telesurenglish.net On Monday, over 20,000 English nurses and ambulance service staff took to the streets to demand a pay rise that reflects inflation rates, which are currently over 10 percent. | RELATED: | "The government needs to listen and discuss pay rather than just saying the National Health Service (NHS) does not have money. We cannot survive with what we are being paid," said nurse Ethna Vaughan, who was part of a demonstration outside…

The Associated Press (2023-02-06). Route to Super Bowl Dangerous for Mexico's Avocado Haulers. latinorebels.com Avocados sell for as much as $2.50 apiece in the United States, so a single crate holding 40 is worth $100, while an average truckload is worth as much as $80,000 to $100,000. Mexico supplies about 92 percent of U.S. avocado imports, sending north over $3 billion worth of the fruit every year.

thecommunists (2023-02-06). Pardeep Singh and Boohoo: sweatshop and semi-slavery conditions on the rise. thecommunists.org At the close of 2022, film emerged on social media of a young man being berated and the punched about the face and head, in what appeared to be a faux-hostage scenario. Certainly, the violence being meted out had ritualistic elements, with the victim made to kneel humiliatingly and receiving taunts from off-camera, whilst a …

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-06). Earthquake in Syria is devastating combined with Western hybrid war. thealtworld.com The barbaric Western sanctions combined with heating, fuel, and electricity shortages are causing absolute devastation in Syria's quake-hit cities…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-02-06). Syria devastated by earthquake and sanctions. thealtworld.com

Victor Grossman (2023-02-06). Lula rejects German Chancellor's plea for Brazilian weapons for Ukraine. peoplesworld.org BERLIN Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after bowing — or kneeling to belligerent pressures from U.S. and NATO war hawks, and trying to rejuvenate fading laurels for himself and Germany, flew off on his first official trip to Latin America. After brief, uneventful courtesy visits to Chile and Argentina he landed in Brazil, hoping to wean …

Chay Bowes (2023-02-05). Ukraine—The Inevitable War. covertactionmagazine.com Why negotiate a diplomatic settlement and adhere to the Minsk agreement when there is so much money in war? During a recent interview with German magazine Der Spiegel, former Chancellor and European political heavyweight Angela Merkel revealed that the Minsk accords, a comprehensive 2015 diplomatic treaty, agreed by the EU, United States, Russia, and Kyiv …

_____ (2023-02-05). They're Not Worried About 'Russian Influence', They're Worried About Dissent. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | I know I'm not a Russian propagandist. I'm not paid by Russia, I have no connections to Russia, and until I started this political commentary gig in 2016 I thought very little about Russia. My opinions about the western empire sometimes turn up on Russian media because I

_____ (2023-02-05). Ukraine's Reckless Nuclear Response. strategic-culture.org The ongoing war in Ukraine is not exactly a conducive environment to building new nuclear power plants. Obviously, if your country has been invaded by a foreign power, putting your 15 commercial nuclear reactors at risk of destruction that could lead to a massive radioactive release, rendering your country and others beyond uninhabitable, there is only one clear solution: load up with more new nuclear power plants.

_____ (2023-02-05). All the Pitiful Pitfalls of the Pseudo Plan by Macron-Scholz Circus for Serbia. strategic-culture.org The scenario offered with the Macron-Scholz cocktail for Serbia looks rather bleak and grim, which would cost us dearly historically, politically, geopolitically and economically. | As the basis for the 'new' agreement between Belgrade and Pri≈°tina, the German-French proposal should come in handy, the Collective West stakeholders tend to think. What does that Scholz-Macron plan even mean? After all manner of agreements, non-papers and plans for thirty years so far, is there still a condition for Serbia to agree to the unrecognized pseudo state of Kosovo and its (im)probable membership in the UN? What i…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Chile Forest Fires: 10 People Arrested, Death Toll Raised to 24. telesurenglish.net The Chilean government reported Sunday that ten people had been arrested for their alleged involvement in the devastating fires destroying thousands of hectares in the country's center and south and that the death toll has risen to 24. | Photograph of a sector affected by the fires today, in Alto de Menque, in the Tomé commune, Biobío region, in Tomé (Chile)…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). More Arrests for Attacks Against Government Powers in Brazil. telesurenglish.net New proceedings have been opened against another group of 152 people suspected of participating in the coup acts of January 8 in Brasilia, according to the Brazilian Attorney General's Office. | RELATED: | "Those denounced were detained in a camp in front of the Army headquarters in Brasília and are housed in units of the penitentiary system," the Prosecutor's Office said. | They will be tried by the Federal Supreme Court (STF) on…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). 80.74% Of Voters Cast Their Ballots in Ecuador's Elections. telesurenglish.net "This electoral day has ended successfully, with a turnout of 80.74 percent," Atamaint said in a speech from the command post of the electoral body. | The head of the electoral body pointed out that the total number of participants is similar to the historical figure registered in previous electoral processes. | RELATED: | As scheduled, the announcement was made after the polls closed at 5: 00 p.m. (22: 00 GMT). | The president of t…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Government Decrees State of Emergency in Seven Regions of Peru. telesurenglish.net The Government of Peru decreed this Sunday a state of emergency in the regions of Madre de Dios, Cusco, Puno, Apurimac, Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna, due to the social and political crisis that has been going on since last December 7 in the South American country. | RELATED: | This decree comes after a total of 26 people were arrested the day before, while 24 others were injured after the police repression, w…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Polls Close and Counting Begins in Ecuador's Elections. telesurenglish.net The local elections to elect the members of the Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) and the constitutional referendum 2023 began to close at 17h local time. | Voting juries count the votes after the closure of polling stations after a day of local elections and constitutional referendum, today, in Quito (Ecuador)…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Rise in Unaccompanied Migrant Children at U.S.-Mexico Border. telesurenglish.net Alarm bells went off among civil organizations last week when the National Migration Institute (INM) and the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) reported the rescue of 57 unaccompanied children and adolescents from Guatemala. | On January 17, the two countries signed an agreement to expedite the reunification of migrant children who are in Mexican territory and have a parent north of the border. Feb. 05, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Cold Snap Sets Low Temperature Records In Canada. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, a cold snap caused by an arctic air mass caused several temperature records to break in Canada and left about 25,000 citizens of the Atlantic provinces without electricity. | RELATED: | "This is one of the coldest snaps we have seen in a long time," Environment Canada meteorologist Darin Borgel said, stressing that the persistent frigid temperatures and wind chill values are unprecedented. | In Moncton cit…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). 163 Sub-Saharan Immigrants Are Rescued Near the Canary Islands. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Spanish Maritime Rescue Services rescued 163 sub-Saharan migrants in waters near the islands of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria in the Atlantic Ocean. | RELATED: | The immigrants traveled in a rubber boat and two precarious, small boats. The first boat was carrying 42 men and 9 women, who were rescued by the Gran Canaria Coast Guard early in the day. | Shortly after, Maritime Rescue located an inflatable boat…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). BMW Outlines Production of All-electric Vehicles in Mexico. telesurenglish.net BMW will build in San Luis Potosí a platform for the assembly of all-electric cars, as well as a new battery production center for this type of model, with an investment of 800 million euros. | Gottsche said that Mexico is an attractive destination for German investment because of its strategic position. Feb. 05, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Judicial Reform. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv against the judicial reform plan put forward by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the most conservative ruler in Israel's history. | RELATED: | Massive protests were also reported in cities such as Modiin, where the demonstrators gathered to protest in front of the house of the Justice Minister Yariv Levin. | The Israeli flags proliferated in demonstrations in which posters were also…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Spain To Support Containment Of Forest Fires In Chile. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, President Pedro Sanchez announced that a Spanish Armed Forces Military Emergency Unit (UME) brigade will travel to Chile to help extinguish massive forest fires. | RELATED: | "We want to give all our support to the Chilean people," Sanchez stated, recalling that the UME team will bring the Spanish officers' experience in the containment of forest fires. | The UME brigade consists of six Forest Fire Fig…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Ecuador: Five Candidates Were Assassinated Before the Elections. telesurenglish.net For almost two centuries of republican history, Ecuador has been a territory practically free of political violence. During the administration of President Guillermo Lasso, however, that tradition began to change. | RELATED: | "With a public acceptance at the lowest levels, Lasso is playing it on Sunday! Over the last 18 months, Lasso has been in charge of an administration full of corruption scandals and zero wor…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Pope Francis Ends His Tour Around Africa. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 100,000 South Sudanese assisted Pope Francis' mass for hope and peace at the John Garang mausoleum in Juba. | RELATED: | "Hope is the word that I would like to leave to each of you, as a gift to share, as a seed that bears fruit," the Pope said, stressing the need to implement the 2018 peace agreements signed after the civil war in this country. | "African brothers and sisters suffer persecution a…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Ecuador Update: Security is Reinforced in Electoral Precincts. telesurenglish.net

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Cuban President Meets Iranian Chancellor Amir Abdollahian. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel met Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian at the Revolution Palace in Havana. | RELATED: | "It is a pleasure and an honor to receive you on your first visit to Cuba. You will always be welcome to our country," Diaz-Canel said to Amir Abdollahian and stressed his willingness to strengthen bilateral ties. | He conveyed a greeting on behalf of former President Raul Castro Ru…

teleSUR (2023-02-05). Ecuador: Candidate for Mayor is Killed on the Eve of Elections. telesurenglish.net On Saturday afternoon, the candidate for mayor of Puerto Lopez, a city in the coastal province of Manabi, was shot to death on the eve of Ecuador's subnational elections. | RELATED: | Omar Menedez was a candidate for the leftist Citizen Revolution (RC) movement, whose top leader is former President Rafael Correa. | "We demand the respective investigation and sanction from the authorities. The country is bleeding to…

Ryan Cristián (2023-02-05). Biden Exposes EUA Manipulation, Pfizer Falsified Key Data, Vital "Long COVID" & Myocarditis Studies. 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 (2/5/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

_____ (2023-02-05). The anticipation of a retaliatory strike is even worse than the actual strike… journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-02-05). Abducted Diplomat Alex Saab Sends Message Calling for Peace. popularresistance.org On Monday, Venezuela's Vice President of Communication, Culture and Tourism Freddy àëáñez released an audio with statements by Alex Saab which had been sent to the Code Pink organization. | In his message, Alex Saab made several complaints about his current situation as "prisoner of an unconventional war that the United States has unilaterally declared on us, imposing criminal sanctions on us that have caused terrible harm to the people of Venezuela."

_____ (2023-02-05). Binna Choi of the Casco Art Institute: Curating Art through Commoning. popularresistance.org Many years ago I was intrigued to learn of an art institute in the Netherlands, that formally declares its mission to be "working for the commons." That's how the Casco Art Institute in Utrecht presents itself to the world. Their tagline immediately raises questions about how exactly arts and commoning are related, and how an art institute might enter into the world of commoning. | I decided to learn more by inviting Binna Choi, Director at the Casco Art Institute, to join me in a podcast conversation for Frontiers of Commoning (Episode #35). Binna, a native of South Korea who has led Casco since 2008, curates ar…

_____ (2023-02-05). Day of Solidarity with Leonard Peltier Set for Monday, Feb. 6th. popularresistance.org On February 6, 1976, Leonard Peltier was arrested in Hinton, Alberta, Canada. Monday, February 6th will mark the 47th anniversary of his arrest. | Following a controversial trial, Peltier was convicted of aiding and abetting murder of two FBi agents and has been imprisoned ever since. Many people and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, National Congress of American Indians, the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and others believe Peltier is a political prisoner who should be immediately released.

_____ (2023-02-05). Facebook Protects Nazis to Protect Ukraine Proxy War. popularresistance.org Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on January 19 that the company no longer considers Ukraine's Azov Regiment to be a "dangerous organization." The far-right paramilitary group grew out of the street gangs that helped topple Ukraine's president in the US-backed 2014 coup. Originally funded by the same Ukrainian oligarch that backed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rise to power, Azov was on the front lines of civil war in Eastern Ukraine, and was later fully integrated into the Ukrainian national guard.

_____ (2023-02-05). How worker ownership builds community wealth and a more just society. popularresistance.org A recent help-wanted ad for a laundry worker in Cleveland contained some unusual language, asking prospective candidates: "Have you ever wanted to work for a company that is 90 percent employee-owned? What about a company that offers a program to help you become a homeowner?" The ad went on to identify Evergreen Cooperative Laundry as the only employee-owned commercial laundry firm in the country, citing a commitment to building the wealth and careers of its employees.

_____ (2023-02-05). SURPRISE — You are under criminal investigation for buying hotel rooms for the homeless. popularresistance.org The pheromones of fear swept Californians indoors from the chilly mist of March 2020. News of death haunted the media. The streets were silent of all but the unsheltered, police and the hardy volunteers at the Santa Cruz Homeless Union COVID — 19 Relief Center and Food Not Bombs meal. | The CDC announced that every effort should be made to provide hotel rooms to the homeless to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Governor Newsom also announced that the State would provide millions of dollars in funding for what he would call Operation Room Key.

_____ (2023-02-05). The Changes to AP African American Studies Are "Absolutely Political": A Former College Board Worker Speaks Out. popularresistance.org Last Wednesday, the College Board announced new changes to its AP African American Studies curriculum, soon after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banned AP African American Studies from Florida schools as part of his crackdown on any curriculum acknowledging systemic racism or discussing queer issues in a positive light. Sure enough, the new curricular changes remove several of the more left-wing authors and ideas, relegate contemporary topics like Black Lives Matter, reparations, Black feminism, and the Black queer experience to "optional" or "suggested" status, and add "Black conservatism" as a suggested topic fo…

_____ (2023-02-05). We Should Be Able to Fix Our Stuff Ourselves. popularresistance.org From IPhones To John Deere Equipment, Corporations Shouldn't Be Holding Needed Repairs Hostage. Think back to your flip-phone or bulky tube TV of yesteryear. When they were on the fritz, you didn't necessarily fix them yourself, but you may have turned to a local repair shop to get things sorted. Today, most of the repair options that await (when your iPhone starts glitching, for example) are deeply unpleasant. After trekking out to an Apple Store, an "authorized genius" might ask for an exorbitant fee or, more often, just tell you to buy the newer model. John Deere restricts how its tractors can be repaired, hos…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-05). Anti-Militarisation Protest Held Outside British Embassy, Dublin. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On Saturday the 4th of February, the Truth and Neutrality Alliance, a broad coalition of anti-war activists, held a Following then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's November 2013 decision to suspend an EU trade deal in order to pursue closer ties with neighbou…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-05). Untrained Soldier Remains Alive In Bakhmut For Only 4 Hours Ukrainian Media. southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-02-05). Israel Will 'Carefully Study' Supplying Ukraine With Iron Dome System: Netanyahu. southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Ministry of Defense. | Israel will carefully study the possibility of supplying Ukraine with defensive weapons, including the Iron Dome air defense system, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 5, answering a question on the matter by French news channel LCI. | The Israeli PM, who assumed his position very recently, stressed that his country does not want to start a confrontation with Russia in Syria."I'm going…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-05). They're Not Worried About "Russian Influence", They're Worried About Dissent. thealtworld.com

Contemporary Jewish Museum (2023-02-05). Thursday 2/16: Cara Levine: To Survive I Need You to Survive. indybay.org Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-02-05). Sunday 2/19: Rage Against the War Machine. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, across from SF Ferry Bldg.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). (W. E. Talk) Dong Ping: How do the Tanshishan cultural relics prove the pluralistic origin of Chinese civilization?>. ecns.cn Tanshishan is the earliest named archaeological culture on China's southeast coast and the first recognized in Fujian Province, also the source of marine culture in Fujian and Taiwan during the pre-Qin period, before 221 B.C. In October 2021, the 100th anniversary of the birth of modern Chinese archaeology, the Tanshishan site was selected as one of China's Top 100 Archaeological Discoveries of the Century. It is the only one selected in Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). China strongly opposes U.S. move to shoot down unmanned airship. ecns.cn China expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition towards the U.S. use of force to attack China's civilian unmanned airship, Chinese Foreign Ministry said Sunday in a statement.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). China calls U.S. shooting down Chinese airship overreacting. ecns.cn China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday called the U.S. "overreacting" after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a Chinese unmanned airship that China said unintendedly entered the U.S. airspace days ago.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). Chinese embassy expresses sadness over passing of giant panda Le Le at Memphis Zoo, to help handle the aftermath. ecns.cn Chinese embassy in the US expressed sadness over the passing of giant panda Le Le at the Memphis Zoo and said it will handle the aftermath and send an expert team to the US to find out the cause of the giant panda.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). 9 missing as fishing boat capsizes off southwest S. Korea. ecns.cn Nine people went missing as a fishing boat capsized in the waters off southwestern South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). China renewable power installation to see robust growth in 2023: Fitch. ecns.cn China will continue increasing the deployment of renewable power in 2023 on strong demand, lower raw-material costs and a low-base effect for wind power, Fitch Ratings forecasts.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). IOC chief hails 'impressive' legacy as Beijing 2022 marks one-year anniversary. ecns.cn International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has applauded the Beijing 2022 Winter Games for the "impressive" legacy that it left behind as China marked the one-year anniversary of the opening ceremony of the global sporting event.

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). Culture Fact: Lantern Festival. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). Festive China: Lantern Festival. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-05). Lantern Festival in ancient Chinese poem. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-02-05). 'A Colossal Giveaway': A Tax Break for Big Polluters Is Also Starving Public Schools in Texas. scheerpost.com By Elliot Woods / Gliding through the shallow channel on the north side of Corpus Christi Bay, you will see stubborn remnants of a barrier island estuary that was once home to vast oyster beds, seagrass meadows, teeming fish nurseries and abundant alligators. You will see dolphins, terns, maybe even a roseate spoonbill. "You still see glimpses of the natural beauty," said Jennifer Hilliard, 56, over the growl of dredgers that were deep…

Editor (2023-02-05). British 'Mega Strike': Half a Million Workers Bring UK to a Halt and Protest Government. scheerpost.com On Wednesday, over half a million workers in the UK took part in a "mega strike," the largest labor protest in the country in over a decade.

Editor (2023-02-05). Ralph Nader: The Progenitor of Inequalities — Corporate Personhood vs. Human Beings. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader The word "inequality" is everywhere in the media. It usually refers either to race, gender, rich vs. poor, or other differences between human beings. Absent from the public debate is the biggest perpetrator of "inequality" against human beings — the corporate entity itself. Ever since 1886 when a U.S. Supreme Court reporter, …

Editor (2023-02-05). Shattering the Myth of Rosa Parks Reveals the Civil Rights Movement's True History. scheerpost.com By Marc Steiner / The Real News Sanitized histories of the Civil Rights Movement have erased the long history of activism and struggle that defined the life of Rosa Parks long before she defied Jim Crow codes on a Montgomery bus. Yet Rosa Parks's dedication to the Black freedom struggle preceded the Montgomery Bus Boycott …

Fight Back (2023-02-05). Denver students hold vigil in response to recent police killings. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On February 1, about 40 students from the Auraria campus community came out to show solidarity with the latest wave of victims of police brutality. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), alongside the Black Student Alliance, held a vigil for Tyre Nichols, Manuel "Tortuguita" Paez Terán, and Keenan Anderson – each of whom were murdered by police in January. Students had the opportunity to speak out and voice their grief and anger towards these murders that continue to happen in the United States. | On January 3, Keenan Anderson, a cousin of a Black Lives Matter co-founder, was attempting to find hel…

Fight Back (2023-02-05). Minnesota: SDS rallies in -20 to protest killings by police. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On the evening of February 3, over 35 people braved temperatures nearly 20 degrees below zero to make a powerful stand against police terror, as well as to demand justice for all stolen lives. | The action was organized by the University of Minnesota chapter of Students for a Democratic society, in response to the most recent high-profile and brutal police murders of Tyre Nichols, Keenan Anderson, and Manny Teran. The murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis in particular has caused an immense deal of national attention and outrage. | Protesters gathered at the student union on the University of Minn…

G. Dunkel (2023-02-05). 2.5 million French workers defend pensions, defy gov't attacks. workers.org Responding to a joint call from France's union confederations, 2.5 million angry French workers protested Jan. 31 in 250 cities throughout the country against the government's plan to increase the retirement age. Workers in France, young and old, defend their retirement rights. While the government and the unions disagreed about . . . |

Jon Edwards (2023-02-05). DeSantis – quid pro quo – The perjury of his major appointee and felony forgery cover-up. indybay.org DeSantis' – newly elected and narrowly elected in 2019 – first major appointee faced a perjury investigation. He needed a favor and chose State's Attorney Amira Fox and he re-assigned the perjury case to Fox. Fox let the Desantis felon appointee walk. In return DeSantis covered up the felony forgery and felony official misconduct of Fox in 2 State Court cases. Corrupt quid pro quo related to criminal justice matters.

Jon Edwards (2023-02-05). DeSantis' First Law Enforcement Appointee Perjury and Failure to Disclose homicide arrest. indybay.org DeSantis 2019 Broward County Sheriff Appointee Perjury Investigation and Homicide Arrest – failure to Disclose – Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony…

Juan Cole (2023-02-05). Why is the Biden Administration So Worried about Israel's New Government? (Juan Cole Video Interview). juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) I am interviewed by prominent journalist Steve Clemons, editor at large of the global news site Semafor, for his Al Jazeera English show, The Bottom Line, on "Why is the US worried about Israel's new government?" It is a rollicking 24-minute conversation. Here is the YouTube description of the show: …

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-02-05). 2023 Rosa Parks Day – Transit Equity Week. indybay.org After her arrest, Rosa Parks lost her job as a seamstress and without support from the Civil Rights Movement Leaders moved north to Detroit where her brother Sylvester McCauley an US Army Veteran lived with his large family. Auntie Rosie and Raymond Parks regained human dignity and hope. From 1965-1988 she worked as an administrative aide to U.S. Representative John Conyers.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-05). Stop The Discharges NOW! Labor & Community Rally At SF Laguna Honda Hospital. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-02-05). Is The War in Ukraine Nearing the Culminating Point? sonar21.com Carl von Clausewitz in his book On War (published in 1832) introduced the concept of "The Culminating Point." The culminating point in military strategy is the point at which a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aNmXH5WIzb0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 13) is in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Science Saturday: Mayo researchers streamline genetic testing in heart failure clinic, improve clinical care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in Genetics in Medicine, Mayo Clinic researchers streamlined genetic testing and counseling for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. "We showed that this practice intervention increased the uptake and yield of genetic testing and counseling in our Heart Failure Clinic," says Naveen Pereira, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study. "This may have…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is degenerative disk disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What exactly does that mean? Is it common and what can I do to feel better? ANSWER: Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain. Our spinal disks wear out with age and use. About 20% of all U.S. adults…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don't even know they have it. If you're over 60 or have a family history of glaucoma, your risk is higher. But there is a way to protect your vision. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains one of the most important things you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing your sight. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). How age-related macular degeneration blurs vision. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of age-related vision loss. It's the No. 1 cause of vision loss for adults over age 50. It affects the retina, particularly the macula, a portion of the retina with specialized cells that allow you your sharpest vision. Your retina consists of layers of neural tissue that line the back part of the eye that sends information from the eyes to the brain. Just like a baseball diamond…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking down different types of blood donations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. Becoming a donor is easy and can make a significant impact on your community. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, breaks down the different types of blood donations and how they help patients in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/oXRVHusvcMU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Mayo hospitals continue to earn patients' trust, 5-star ratings for patient experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota, have again received five-star ratings and most qualifying Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals have received at least a four-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. "We are pleased to share that all DMC (Destination Medical Center) sites continue to earn five-star ratings," says Sean Dowdy, M.D., Mayo Clinic's chief value…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-05). Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "My heel is killing me!" is without a doubt one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices worldwide. Heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. Most often, it's caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone….

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-05). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca

Reprographixxx Print Room (2023-02-05). Saturday 2/4: Sliding scale Riso printing workshop. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop | 3124 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley CA 94705 | (3 blocks east of Ashby BART)…

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-05). Victory or Valhalla: NATO troops in "huge war games" 80 miles from Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The SunFebruary 5, 2023 Brit soldiers brave -12C temperatures in brutal Nato war games with tanks & helicopters just 80 miles from Russia British soldiers are facing temperatures as low as -12 as they take part in Nato war games just 80 miles from Russia. Flying in Chinook helicopters and charging round the snow-covered forests …

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-05). Saturday 2/11: Screening: The Other Side of the Wall and Panel Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-05). Tuesday 2/21: Fighting for Survival, Fighting on Arrival: The Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-05). Saturday 2/25: Bayview Branch Library Open House. indybay.org Bayview Branch | 75 3rd St. | San Francisco, CA 94124…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-05). Monday 2/27: Storytelling with Clara Kamunde. indybay.org Portola Branch Library | 380 Bacon St. | San Francisco, CA 94134…

San Francisco Public Library (2023-02-05). Tuesday 2/28: Panel: Reparations Now! indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-02-05). Thursday 2/2: RIP Manny – Stop Cop City. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Avenue and Water Streets, Santa Cruz…

Staff (2023-02-05). Agricultores cae 20-3 ante Leones de Caracas, la peor actuación de Cuba en una Serie del Caribe (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu El equipo Agricultores que representa a Cuba en la 65 Serie del Caribe cayó por segunda ocasión consecutiva en el torneo, esta vez por amplio marcador de 20-3 ante los Leones de Caracas, que ya tienen dos victorias en el certamen regional. A las claras, el picheo cubano que hasta antes del choque había trabajado para una efectividad de 1.89, se hizo aguas y no cumplieron su rol ni los abridores ni los relevistas.

Staff (2023-02-05). La Tira de los Lectores: La foto de mi jardín. cubadebate.cu Plantas de todo tipo y hermosas flores llegaron en imágenes a nuestra redacción, tras la convocatoria lanzada esta semana en La Tira de los Lectores, dedicada a los jardines. Recuerden que pueden comunicarse con nosotros a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Staff (2023-02-05). Díaz-Canel recibe a canciller de Irán. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo este sábado un encuentro con el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la República Islámica de Irán, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, quien realiza una visita de trabajo a Cuba.

Staff (2023-02-05). Estados Unidos derriba globo chino en la costa sur. cubadebate.cu El globo de investigación chino que entró de manera accidental al espacio aéreo de Estados Unidos fue derribado este sábado por aviones de combate estadounidenses frente a la costa de Carolina del Sur. Según aclaró el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de China, es un aparato de factura nacional, civil y usado para desarrollar estudios meteorológicos.

Staff (2023-02-05). La ola de frío polar deja récords al noreste de EEUU. cubadebate.cu La ola de frío polar procedente de Canadá dejó marcas récord en el noreste de EE.UU. durante este viernes y sábado, pero la Agencia Nacional de Meteorología ya espera una "rápida moderación" de las temperaturas para mañana. El punto más alto de la región, Mount Washington, registró el viernes una sensación térmica nunca vista de -78 grados Celsius.

Staff (2023-02-05). Ministerio del Interior informa sobre lamentable hecho ocurrido en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu En Nuevitas, un individuo de 50 años de edad, con múltiples antecedentes penales, ultimó con el empleo de armas blancas a su expareja de 17 años de edad, quien buscaba resguardo en la subestación de la PNR de la comunidad. Como resultado de la respuesta de las fuerzas del orden interior, el autor del suceso resultó lesionado en la región lumbar.

Staff (2023-02-05). Duelo electoral entre Biden y Trump despierta poco entusiasmo en los electores, según sondeo. cubadebate.cu Un alto porcentaje de votantes en Estados Unidos tiene poco entusiasmo frente a una posible revancha en las próximas elecciones entre el presidente actual Joe Biden y su predecesor Donald Trump, según una encuesta publicada este domingo por ABC-Washington Post.

Staff (2023-02-05). Expremier israelí asegura que potencias europeas rechazaron salida política al conflicto ucraniano. cubadebate.cu Tras el encuentro con Putin, Bennett le comentó al presidente ucraniano que "acaba de salir de la reunión" y que el mandatario ruso no le "va a matar". Dos horas más tarde, el presidente ucraniano se dirigió a su despacho donde se hizo una selfi, declarando que no tiene "miedo", indicó Bennett.

Staff (2023-02-05). Gobierno peruano extiende estado de emergencia a nuevas regiones debido a protestas. cubadebate.cu Este decreto se produce cuando en la víspera un total de 26 personas resultaron detenidas mientras otras 24 han resultado heridas tras la represión de la policial, cuyos efectivos usaron perdigones, en la protesta que se escenificó en Lima.

Staff (2023-02-05). Lucha Grecorromana: Oscar Pino imbatible en Zagreb. cubadebate.cu El luchador cubano Oscar Pino conquistó la medalla de oro en los 130 kg del estilo grecorromano en el Torneo Abierto de Zagreb, uno de los eventos del World Ranking Series. En esta competencia el tres veces medallista mundial apenas permitió un punto en contra en sus cuatro combates. En París el judoca Iván Silva conquistó una medalla de bronce.

Staff (2023-02-05). Papa Francisco concluye su periplo por países africanos. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con una nota de la oficina de prensa del Vaticano, divulgada este domingo en el sitio digital del diario Vatican News, durante su vuelo de regreso desde Juba, capital sursudanesa, el sumo pontífice ofreció declaraciones a la prensa, donde calificó de manera positiva los resultados de ambas visitas.

Staff (2023-02-05). Joe and Vlad in the Land of Stories. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-05). The Monroe Doctrine Is Soaked in Blood. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-02-05). Chavistas March to Celebrate Anniversary of 1992 Civic-Military Rebellion (+Photos). orinocotribune.com February 4 marked the 31st anniversary of the unsuccessful 1992 civic-military rebellion led by Hugo Chávez. On the same day in 1992, Chávez spoke on Venezuelan national television, taking responsibility for the rebellion and famously saying "por ahora" (for now) to indicate that the rebels' objectives had not been accomplished "for now." The resulting popular movement led to Chávez's election as President in 1999. | During his speech for the commemoration of February 4, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stressed that there are three fundamental values that this feat co…

Staff (2023-02-05). The Chinese balloon: hot air fuels a new Cold War. youtube.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate examine the national freakout over a Chinese "spy" balloon cruising across the United States, its role in disrupting diplomacy between the US and China, and recent wave of statements by top US military officials clamoring for war with China. This segment was filmed before a US F-22 jet …

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-05). Aumenta a 24 cifra de muertos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net El incendio forestal con mayor afectación hasta el momento es el registrado en las comunas de Santa Juana y Nacimiento.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-05). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en Santander, Colombia. telesurtv.net Denuncia Indepaz, "hace 3 meses le habían robado la camioneta del esquema quedando vulnerable ante los asesinos", quienes finalmente se cobraron su vida este sábado.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-05). Constituyen Zona de Reserva Campesina en Bogotá, Colombia. telesurtv.net La jornada contó con la presencia del ministro de Defensa, Iván Velásquez, la alcaldesa local de Bogotá, Claudia López; la ministra del Trabajo, Gloria Inés Ramírez y representantes de los campesinos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-05). Irán rechaza manipulación occidental sobre su realidad política. telesurtv.net "Irán no es ninguna amenaza para ninguna parte para ningún país en el mundo; el programa pacífico nuclear iraní es para el bienestar de nuestro país", apuntó el canciller.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-05). China rechaza ataque contra globo meteorológico derribado en EE.UU. telesurtv.net La cancillería advirtió que China se reservará "el derecho de dar más respuestas de ser necesario".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-05). Chipre elige en las urnas a su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Más de 561.000 electores eligen entre 14 candidatos para suceder al presidente derechista Nicos Anastasiades en la parte sur de la isla.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-05). Raúl Castro nominado candidato a diputado para Asamblea Nacional. telesurtv.net El mandatario Miguel Díaz-Canel también fue nominado como candidato a diputado para la Asamblea Nacional por el municipio de Santa Clara.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-05). Miles de israelíes protestan contra reforma al sistema judicial. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de ultraderecha israelí pretenden aprobar reformas al sistema judicial que de acuerdo a los críticos le restaría poder a la Suprema Corte.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-05). Expresidente de Pakistán Pervez Musharraf muere a los 79 años. telesurtv.net El exmandatario, que gobernó Pakistán de 1999 a 2008, falleció en el American Hospital Dubái, en Emiratos Árabes Unidos, donde estaba exilado.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-05). Gobierno decreta estado de emergencia en siete regiones de Perú. telesurtv.net Gobierno declaró Estado de Emergencia en Madre de Dios, Cusco, Puno, Apurímac, Arequipa, Moquegua y Tacna por 60 días calendario.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-02-05). Curazao, R. Dominicana, México y Venezuela lideran Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net El equipo venezolano, Leones del Caracas marcaron el nuevo récord de hits en la historia de la Serie del Caribe.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-05). Tiroteo provoca al menos una muerte en Arkansas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Fallece una joven de 19 años y hay cuatro heridos. Dos sospechosos fueron arrestados, aunque aún no han sido imputados.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-05). Al menos cuatro migrantes mueren frente a isla griega de Leros. telesurtv.net Ministro de la Marina, Yannis Plakiotakis, lamenta estos decesos y responsabiliza de ellas a los traficantes de personas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-05). Papa Francisco urge a concretar la paz en Sudán del Sur. telesurtv.net Enfatizó en la necesidad de dejar atrás años de odio y violencia, así como construir un futuro de prosperidad para toda la población.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-05). Terremoto de magnitud 7.8 afecta zonas al sureste de Tàºrkiye. telesurtv.net Pudo sentirse en naciones como Líbano, Chipre, Grecia, Siria y Jordania. Autoridades no han informado aún sobre víctimas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-05). Venezuela rechaza ataque de EE.UU. contra aeronave china no tripulada. telesurtv.net Cancillería señala que en lugar de tratar la situación con seriedad y responsabilidad, EE.UU. recurrió una vez más al uso de la fuerza.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-02-05). Dos candidatos pasan a segunda vuelta en presidenciales de Chipre. telesurtv.net Nikos Jristodulidis y Andreas Mavroyiannis obtienen 32 y 29,6 por ciento de los sufragios, respectivamente. La participación se comportó al 72 por ciento.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-02-05). Autoridades cubanas enfrentan incendio en Mayarí, Holguín. telesurtv.net Especialistas del Citma preparan condiciones para evaluar impactos y posibles daños ambientales en la zona del incendio.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-02-05). Gobierno boliviano alerta sobre afectaciones por sequía. telesurtv.net Dentro del Plan Plurinacional de Respuesta Inmediata a la Sequía se tienen perforados 234 pozos para la captación de aguas subterráneas.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-02-05). Accidente de autobús deja tres muertos y 26 heridos en México. telesurtv.net El personal de Servicios Periciales de la Fiscalía de Justicia General del Estado de México arribó al lugar de los hechos para realizar los procedimientos de investigación.

teleSUR, PGV, JGN (2023-02-05). Las cinco canciones más conocidas de Violeta Parra. telesurtv.net Las canciones revolucionarias de Violeta Parra fueron la primera piedra de lo que años más tarde sería la llamada "Nueva Canción Chilena".

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-05). Culmina el papa Francisco su gira africana en Sudán del Sur. telesurtv.net El Sumo Pontífice conminó a los dirigentes sursudaneses a poner fin a la espiral de odio y violencia que enluta al país.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-05). Accidente de tránsito en Kenia deja una decena de fallecidos. telesurtv.net La catástrofe tuvo lugar en la carretera que une Lodwar con Kakuma, en la zona de Kakwamunyen, condado de Turkana.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-02-05). Accidente de tránsito en Kenya deja una decena de fallecidos. telesurtv.net La catástrofe tuvo lugar en la carretera que une Lodwar con Kakuma, en la zona de Kakwamunyen, condado de Turkana.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-05). Ola de frio impone récords de bajas temperaturas en Canadá. telesurtv.net La situación climatológica hizo que las autoridades canadienses emitiera alertas de clima extremo en al menos seis provincias del país.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-05). Ola de frío impone récords de bajas temperaturas en Canadá. telesurtv.net La situación climatológica hizo que las autoridades canadienses emitiera alertas de clima extremo en al menos seis provincias del país.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-05). Arrestan a sospechoso de disparar contra sinagoga en EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de San Francisco identificó al sospechoso como Dmitri Mishin, de 51 años.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-05). Presidente de Cuba se reúne con el canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado cubano apuntó que recibir al jefe de la diplomacia iraní sirve para ampliar las relaciones y cooperación entre ambos países.

teleSUR, SH, JCM, MER (2023-02-05). Cierran centros de votación e inicia escrutinio tras elecciones en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La presidenta del CNE, Diana Atamaint, declaró que esta jornada electoral contó con una participación en las urnas del 80.74 por ciento.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-05). Sube a 23 los muertos a causa de incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net Las autoridades chilenas informaron de que 11 de las víctimas, murieron en la localidad de Santa Juana, en la región de Biobío.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-05). Asesinan a otro candidato a alcalde en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Con el asesinato de Omar Menéndez, Ecuador suma cinco candidatos a alcaldes asesinados en el marco de las elecciones seccionales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-05). Ecuatorianos elegirán a autoridades locales y votarán en consulta popular. telesurtv.net Más de 13 millones de ecuatorianos están convocados a participar en los comicios para elegir a 5.697 autoridades de los gobiernos seccionales.

The Lever (2023-02-05). LEVER WEEKLY: Launching A New Conversation On Union Busting. 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 now 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, David Sirota shares how this week, an important story we worked on for months demonstrates how "The Lever is clearly helping shi…

unitedEditor (2023-02-05). Understanding minority religious groups in the Ottoman World: In the case of Sabbateanism. uwidata.com As the last Islamic empire, the Ottoman State respected all minor ethnic and religious denominations throughout history. Unlike, other Muslims empires, Ottoman rulers developed greater understanding for non-Muslims (dhimmi) societies within the same territories. Religious tolerance towards minority groups can be traced back to cultural and traditional rules in Asia Minor before the Ottoman period, …

WSWS (2023-02-05). UK: Unite cancels London bus strikes at Abellio to enter talks. wsws.org On Friday, after three days of stoppages by nearly 2,000 drivers, Unite Regional Officer Guy Langston announced the "suspension" of strikes on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

WSWS (2023-02-05). NHS nurses and ambulance workers strike in England as union bureaucracy push sellout Wales deal. wsws.org The GMB union and the RCN called off Monday's strikes in Wales after being offered an extra 3 percent in pay, taking it overall to just 7 percent, and then offered to do the same in England.

WSWS (2023-02-05). Morenoite union bureaucrats meet with the military and promote war industry in Brazil. wsws.org The PSTU-led union SindMetalSJC has spearheaded a campaign to identify the defense of workers' wages and rights with the massive arming of the Brazilian state.

Tom Conway (2023-02-05). How Corporations Hope to Eviscerate Workers' Right to Strike. socialistproject.ca Joe Oliveira and his coworkers relied greatly on donations of food and gift cards after going on an unfair labor practice strike against multibillion-dollar specialty steelmaker ATI in 2021. They cut household expenses to the bone, burned through their savings despite the public's generous support of their cause, and held fundraisers to help one another cover mortgages and car payments during three and a half months on the picket line. | As much as the strike tested workers, however, it pressured ATI even more and ultimately enabled Oliveira and more than 1,300 other members of the United Steelworkers (USW) to…

Andy Kroll (2023-02-05). Rain and Heat, Fire and Snow. tomdispatch.com It was January 1983 and raining in San Francisco. The summer before, I'd moved here from Portland, Oregon, a city known for its perpetual gray drizzles and, on the 60-odd days a year when the sun deigns to shine, dazzling displays of greenery. My girlfriend had spent a year convincing me that San Francisco had much more to offer me than Portland did for her. Every few months, I'd scrape the bottom of my bank account to travel to San Francisco and taste its charms. Once, I even hitched a ride on a private plane. (Those were the days!) In a week's visit, she'd take me to multiple women's music concerts — even…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-05). Military Situation In Yemen On February 5, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 85 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | Saudi-backed militants attacked the STC bases in the city of Aden. The STC reportedly repelled the attacks; | More than 3,000 assault rifles, 578,000 rounds of ammunition and 23 ATGMs sent by Iran to Yemen were recovered in the security operation in the Gulf of Oman on January 15, according to the US CENTCOM. Iran dismiss…

Brian Berletic (2023-02-05). What's in the Latest US Arms Package + US Provocations vs Russia & China. thealtworld.com Russian military operations in Ukraine + US Escalation vs Russia & China continues… | Latest US arms package for Ukraine contains fewer actual weapons to be transferred to Ukraine, and more contracts for new weapons to be built; | Weapons like the ground-launched small diameter bomb is included in weapons yet-to-be-built and face compatibility issues with Ukraine's existing MLRS force; | Other equipment listed like counter battery radar sets appear to indicate large numbers of losses to Russian military operations; | Germany's decision to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks and 88 Leopard 1 tanks re…

Ramona Wadi (2023-02-05). Israel's security narrative and the international community's humanitarian paradigm. thealtworld.com

Staff (2023-02-05). Guatemalan Tribunal Bars Leftist Presidential Ticket From Ballot. truthout.org Guatemala's Supreme Electoral Tribunal ruled earlier this week that a leftist presidential ticket headed by Indigenous human rights defender Thelma Cabrera should be barred from the June ballot, prompting fury and vows of mass protests from Cabrera's supporters. Thursday's ruling — which Cabrera's young political party, the Movement for the Liberation of the Peoples (MLP), is vowing to appeal to… |

Staff (2023-02-05). House Republican Bill Would Force Massive Cuts to Medicare Benefits. truthout.org The White House on Saturday condemned a newly introduced Republican bill that would repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes a number of changes aimed at lowering costs for Medicare recipients. Unveiled Thursday by freshman Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tennessee), the bill has 20 original co-sponsors and is endorsed by several right-wing groups, including the Koch-funded organization… |

Staff (2023-02-05). Tax Break for Big Polluters Is Also Starving Public Schools in Texas. truthout.org Gliding through the shallow channel on the north side of Corpus Christi Bay, you will see stubborn remnants of a barrier island estuary that was once home to vast oyster beds, seagrass meadows, teeming fish nurseries and abundant alligators. You will see dolphins, terns, maybe even a roseate spoonbill. "You still see glimpses of the natural beauty," said Jennifer Hilliard, 56, over the growl of… |

Staff (2023-02-05). Worker Ownership Builds Community Wealth and a More Just Society. truthout.org A recent help-wanted ad for a laundry worker in Cleveland contained some unusual language, asking prospective candidates: "Have you ever wanted to work for a company that is 90 percent employee-owned? What about a company that offers a program to help you become a homeowner?" The ad went on to identify Evergreen Cooperative Laundry as the only employee-owned commercial laundry firm in the country… |

thecommunists (2023-02-05). Oppose western pressure on Serbia to recognise the Kosovo province as a state. thecommunists.org The following joint statement was initiated by the New Communist Party of Yugoslavia (NKPJ) and has been signed by the CPGB-ML amongst others. ***** The signatories to this joint statement strongly condemn the latest pressure from the governments of the Quinte countries (the United States of America, Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy) on Belgrade …

Winona Gray (2023-02-05). Fightback continues against Utah legislature's attack on trans youth. liberationnews.org Utah Governor Spencer Cox recently signed SB 16, which would ban puberty blockers and other necessary gender-affirming healthcare for minors.

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