Daily Archives: March 6, 2023

2023-03-06: News Headlines

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-06). Germany gives China ultimatum over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Voice of America/Associated Press (for whatever difference there is)March 5, 2023 Germany's Scholz Warns of 'Consequences' if China Sends Arms to Russia German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be "consequences" if China sent weapons to Russia for Moscow's war in Ukraine…. Scholz's comments came in an interview with CNN that aired Sunday, two days …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-06). Top U.S., Ukrainian military commanders in tabletop war games in Germany. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesMarch 3, 2023 US generals and Ukrainian officers meet in Germany for tabletop war exercise Top U.S. generals met with Ukrainian military officials in Germany this week, where they evaluated battlefield options in tabletop drills ahead of an anticipated Ukrainian spring offensive meant to free their territory from Russia's grasp. Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-06). 33rd tranche of Pentagon weapons to Ukraine includes bridge-launching armored vehicles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesMarch 3, 2023 US to send bridge-launching vehicles for tank deployments to Ukraine in new $400M aid package The U.S. is sending Ukraine another $400 million in arms and equipment from its military stockpiles, including armored vehicles that can launch bridges for rapid tank deployments, defense officials announced Friday. The latest security assistance for Ukraine comes amid …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-06). Global interoperability: U.S., NATO allies, partners lead Horn of Africa exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and AfricaMarch 5, 2023 Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 kicks off in Djibouti Maritime forces from nations around the world, along with several international organizations, kicked off the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2023 (CE23) with an opening ceremony held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Djibouti, March 5, 2023. CE …




Rick Rozoff (2023-03-06). DM: Poland to have NATO's second-strongest army — with South Korean assistance. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMarch 3, 2023 Poland aims to build Europe's strongest army: defence minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak made the statement in a media interview on Friday. B≈Çaszczak, who is also a deputy prime minister, told broadcaster Radio Pozna≈Ñ: "The strongest army in the world is the US Army, but indeed we can say that we're going to …

_____ (2023-03-06). Arms deliveries to Ukraine: "The Achilles' Heel" of the West. journal-neo.org "The West is Playing with Fire in Ukraine," "The Russian-Ukrainian Conflict and the Achilles' Heel," "Why Europe is Splitting over Ukraine Arms Deliveries." These and similar headlines in the Middle Eastern publications reflect the response of local media and political circles to the West's recent increase in arms deliveries to Kyiv. According to local analysts, …

_____ (2023-03-06). The fabled Abraham Accords and their significance. journal-neo.org The so-called Abraham Accords are a series of agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco that have been closely mediated and supervised by the US. The Israelis claim that relations with Sudan, which Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen recently visited, will be normalized later this year. Under former US President Donald Trump, the two …

_____ (2023-03-06). Under the guise of Folly, the West is attempting to pursue its aggressive policies through Baerbock, Truss, and Psaki. journal-neo.org In search of more and more tricks to cover its global expansion and pursue an aggressive policy, the West has recently begun to heavily rely on supposedly "innocent" Folly expressed in the behavior of its political elite. This is especially visible in the words and deeds of strong independent women put in charge of international policies …




Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-06). Famine in Africa: Millions on the Verge of Starvation? What are the Causes? globalresearch.ca

Alex Bainbridge (2023-03-06). Climate strikers confront Woodside. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of climate strikers heard from First Nations leaders and climate activists before marching to the Woodside office in Perth, reports Alex Bainbridge.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). Equality: the Lefty Fantasy. americanthinker.com We, or our descendants, are going to be called to clean up the godawful mess left by our liberal and progressive and Democratic friends after their mad two-century pursuit of the fantasy of equality.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). If Leftists Hate America So Much, Why Don't They Leave? americanthinker.com People usually don't try to transform and then destroy that which they love. Right?>




americanthinker (2023-03-06). Is The Left Harnessing Fake Antisemitic Attacks To Silence Americans' Speech? americanthinker.com Antisemitism is bad enough, but to have hoaxes used to end a fundamental constitutional right, one that protects us all, is even worse.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). Tucker Carlson Calls Out the 'Professional Christians'. americanthinker.com For far too long, far too many Christians have sat on the sidelines when it comes to the grave moral issues that demand our attention.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). When Strength Is Needed, America Shows Weakness. americanthinker.com Whatever happened to 'peace through strength'?>

americanthinker (2023-03-06). A great question nobody is asking about Biden's student loan giveaway plan. americanthinker.com Advocates need to be pestered with this question, for there is no good answer.




americanthinker (2023-03-06). Another president with a son problem. americanthinker.com Hunter syndrome goes international.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). Biden FAA nominee can't answer a single aviation-related query. americanthinker.com Phil Washington learns what's in those silver birds up there.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). Chris Rock shows everyone how to deal with personal setbacks. americanthinker.com He waited for his moment to make his devastating retort — and refused to be a victim.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). India's PM Modi goes a little bit North Korean with pervasive cult of personality posters in cities. americanthinker.com AT's founder Thomas Lifson, just back from India, on the slightly disconcerting cult of personality of its Prime Minister Narendra Modi…




americanthinker (2023-03-06). Texas Medical Board targets doctor for saving lives with off-label prescriptions. americanthinker.com Medical tyranny has reared its ugly head in the Lone Star State.

americanthinker (2023-03-06). What happens when you don't have the death penalty. americanthinker.com El Salvador's huge mega-prison, ready made for a future massacre, could see that happening next.

Andrew Wong (2023-03-06). Washington continues to put pressure on Chinese manufacturers. indybay.org In the light of developing confrontation between Washington and Beijing in the high-tech sphere the US Administration continues to put more pressure on Chinese companies. In this case another step was made by the US Federal Communications Commission and its decision on November 25 to ban import and sales in the United States of equipment and video surveillance tools made by Chinese manufacturers.

Angela (2023-03-06). Saturday 3/4: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Since You've Been Gone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…




Angela (2023-03-06). Sunday 3/19: Q&A Discussion of the documentary film "The Law and the Prophets" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). A Photo Is Worth a Billion Words. transcend.org No comment…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Analyses, Comments and Opinion Pieces in Various Chinese Media. transcend.org I encourage you to go visit China Daily and see for yourself. We need to be curious and learn. Ignorant condemnations — particularly by people who have never studied or visited China — is wrong. Period. I accepted the invitation to be a contributing writer because I believe in dialogue and diversity.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Covid Vaccines: Facts, Fears, Fraud. transcend.org March 2023 – Vaccinating senior citizens was right; vaccinating young and healthy people was wrong; pressuring people into vaccination was criminal; omicron degraded vaccine protection after just one year; the value of additional "boosters" remains questionable; and potential long-term health effects of vaccination need to be monitored closely.

Angela (2023-03-06). Sunday 3/19: Q&A Discussion of the documentary film "The Law and the Prophets" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). A Photo Is Worth a Billion Words. transcend.org No comment…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Analyses, Comments and Opinion Pieces in Various Chinese Media. transcend.org I encourage you to go visit China Daily and see for yourself. We need to be curious and learn. Ignorant condemnations — particularly by people who have never studied or visited China — is wrong. Period. I accepted the invitation to be a contributing writer because I believe in dialogue and diversity.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Covid Vaccines: Facts, Fears, Fraud. transcend.org March 2023 – Vaccinating senior citizens was right; vaccinating young and healthy people was wrong; pressuring people into vaccination was criminal; omicron degraded vaccine protection after just one year; the value of additional "boosters" remains questionable; and potential long-term health effects of vaccination need to be monitored closely.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Evil Empire: House Overwhelmingly Approves Resolution to Maintain Syria Sanctions after Earthquake. transcend.org 1 Mar 2023 – The resolution received 51 cosponsors. It passed in a vote of 414-2. Only Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) voted against the measure.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). (Franàßais) Somnambules vers Armageddon : Le Monde se Divise Sur l'Ukraine. transcend.org 1 mars 2023 – Alors que les États-Unis, l'OTAN et la Russie intensifient la guerre en Ukraine, le risque augmente d'une guerre nucléaire mondiale qui pourrait détruire la plupart des vies sur la planète, correspondant à la mythique bataille d'Armageddon dans la Bible qui marque la fin du monde.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). From the Gulf of Tonkin to the Baltic Sea. transcend.org 22 Feb 2023 – The secret and incomplete history of US-Norway collaboration in covert operations.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). (Italiano) Verso un nazionalismo ´cosmopolita ª? transcend.org 3 Marzo 2023 – ´Il nazionalismo è la modalità dominante di legittimazione politica e soggettività collettiva dell'era moderna ª. ´Lo Stato-nazione è la realtà politica dominante del nostro tempo ª. Nonostante questa realtà , fino al 2020 nessuno studio accademico ha affrontato il tema del cambiamento climatico dalla prospettiva delle teorie sul nazionalismo.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Kiev Flooding Black Markets with NATO-Sourced Weapons. transcend.org 2 Mar 2023 – It has been at least 1,5 years since the West intensified weapons shipments to Ukraine. Ever since, black markets have been flooded with Western-made arms and munitions, some of which running out from NATO stocks. There's fierce competition among Kiev institutions for the right to control the arms smuggling business.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Munich Security Conference: "Intensifying Authoritarian Revisionism" transcend.org 26 Feb 2023 – MSC 2023 Attracts Historic Number of US Congressional Attendees – It is ironic that the Munich Security Conference is set in the site of Adolf Hitler's return in 1920. Home to the Munich Putsch of 1923, Munich became the location from which the Workers Socialist Nazi party grew into a mass movement and political force throughout Germany.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Nuclear Remembrance Day: A Day to Say Abolish Nuclear Weapons NOW! transcend.org 1Mar 2023 – Today is Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Day ('Bikini' Day) marking the anniversary of the infamous 1954 US 'Bravo' nuclear bomb detonation at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, where the US tested its first deliverable hydrogen bomb.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Quoth the Vultures "Evermore" transcend.org It was an intentional genocidal war waged to torture, kill, and maim as many Vietnamese as possible and to use North American boys to do the killing and suffer the consequences. Its Phoenix Program, the CIA's assassination and torture operation, became the template for Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, CIA black sites, hybrid wars, terrorist actions, etc. up to today.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Sleepwalking to Armageddon: World Divides over the Ukraine War. transcend.org 1 Mar 2023 – As the US, NATO and Russia escalate the war in the Ukraine, the risk increases for a global nuclear war that could destroy most life on the planet, corresponding to the mythical battle of Armageddon mentioned in the Bible.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). The Empire Gives People the Illusion of Fighting the Power without Ever Endangering Real Power. transcend.org 26 Feb 2023 – For what's probably the first "anti-war" protest of their lives, US liberals gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to condemn the leader of a government thousands of miles away joined by empire managers like Samantha Power who spoke at the rally opposing Russian warmongering at the capital of the most warlike nation on the planet.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). The Scale of El Salvador's New Prison Is Difficult to Comprehend. transcend.org 26 Feb 2023 – Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, unveiled his latest project: a massive, "first-world" prison, the largest penitentiary in the world, with a capacity for 40,000 inmates.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). The Security Apparati (Part 2): Peace Disruption by Pegasus. transcend.org Hear All, See All, and Do All Evil – Digital Technologies like Pegasus have infringed ethics and human rights. They bestowed super powers to oppressive regimes in an unbridled manner.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). The Vital Difference between Work and Labor: Lewis Hyde on Sustaining the Creative Spirit. transcend.org "The gifts of the inner world must be accepted as gifts in the outer world if they are to retain their vitality."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Twitter Files—GEC, New Knowledge, and State-Sponsored Blacklists. transcend.org Global Engagement Center: North Americans have been paying taxes to disenfranchise themselves, as government agencies and subcontractors undertake a massive digital blacklisting project.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Ukraine: The Tunnel at the End of the Light. transcend.org 26 Feb 2023 – The U.S. abused its providential anointment as the exceptional nation. That abuse has been recognized, called out and is now being acted against by most of the other nations of the world.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). United Nations General Assembly Divides over Ukraine Resolution and Belarus Amendment. transcend.org 25 Feb 2023 – Of the 91 votes that defeated the Belarus amendment condemning arms shipments to Ukraine, 45 were cast by Europe and the US/Canada while 46 by all the rest of the world.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). US Exceptionalism and the Wars in Syria and Ukraine. transcend.org After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, neoconservatives said it was time for US interests and priorities to be dominant. This was to be a New American Century with no challengers. It became US foreign policy: The US should not permit any country to challenge US supremacy and dominance.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). West Is Out of Touch with Rest of World Politically, EU-Funded Study Admits. transcend.org 26 Feb 2023 – A study by the elite EU-funded European Council on Foreign Relations found the West is out of touch politically with the rest of the world. Most people in China, India, and Türkiye see Russia as an important ally, and they want multipolarity, not continued "American global supremacy".

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-06). Wildlife Is Much More than a Safari. And It Is at Highest Risk of Extinction. transcend.org 1 Mar 2023 – Wildlife is indeed far much more than a safari or an 'exotic' ornament: as many as four billion people —or an entire half the whole world's population— rely on wild species for income, food, medicines and wood fuel for cooking.

Art Visit (2023-03-06). Friday 3/10: Anthony Bianconi: Last of Lions — Exhibition & Artist Talk in Redwood City. indybay.org The Rotunda Gallery | 555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063…

Asad Ismi (2023-03-06). Africa's Food Crisis Caused by the West. 278 million Africans— One in Five —are Facing Hunger. globalresearch.ca

Becca Renk (2023-03-06). Gracias a Dios: La Iglesia del pueblo nicaragàºense. globalizacion.ca "No somos católicos típicos", explica Yamil Ríos, de la Comunidad Eclesial de Base San Pablo Apóstol del Barrio 14 de Septiembre en Managua. "Porque no tenemos un cura aquí, gracias a Dios". Alrededor de la sala, los feligreses se ríen…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-06). US Ambassador Arrogantly Lectures That China Is A 'Threat'. popularresistance.org Washington's ambassador to Beijing referred to China as a "threat" and "great challenge". He stated arrogantly, "The United States is staying in this region. We're the leader in this region", referring to the Indo-Pacific. | The ambassador, Nicholas Burns, insisted, "We're going to hold our own out here. And I feel optimistic — I'm just concluding my first year as ambassador — about the American position in this country [China] and in this region". | In an interview with the US Chamber of Commerce, Burns made very aggressive comments, going so far as to blame China for the coronavirus pandemic, claimi…

Brian Shilhavy (2023-03-06). 50,663 Dead and 5,315,063 Injured Following COVID-19 Vaccines in European Database of Adverse Reactions. globalresearch.ca

CA Poor People's Campaign (2023-03-06). Wednesday 3/8: International Women's Day: End Women's Poverty – Invest in Caring, Not Killing w/ PPC. indybay.org Online rally for women's rights…

Carlos Aznárez, Resumen English. (2023-03-06). Venezuela: Missing Hugo Chávez. popularresistance.org Ten years have already passed without Comandante Hugo Chávez and his overwhelming drive to explain to the people what the Revolution to be built is all about. Yes, the Revolution with capital letters, which is not the same as appealing to the reformist or social-democratic shortcuts to which some try to accustom us. Because if there is something that Chávez became clear in the heat of his practice, it is that for any society to grow seriously, develop and generate a dignified life for its people, it is not enough with cold cloths or attitudes of just possibilities, but it is necessary to turn everything upside do…

Carlos L. Garrido (2023-03-06). The Comprehensive Crisis in the US And the Revolutionary Way Forward. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Mar 1, 2023 | The United States tells the world and its citizenry that it is the best country on the planet, where freedom and democracy reign, and where an American dream exists which affords all the opportunity to live flourishing 'middle class' lives with white picket fence homes and two automobiles. However, for the working masses of the United States, as the great comedic critic George Carlin noted, "it's called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it."[1] When awake, what the American masses experience is the American nightmare; lives plagued by stagnant wa…

Catherine Crockett (2023-03-06). Saturday 4/1: War in Ukraine: One Year On Could it have been avoided? indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…

Chabeli Carrazana, Scheer Post. (2023-03-06). We Live In A Society That Pays Men More When They Have Kids, But Women Less. popularresistance.org While having children often leads to less pay for mothers, fatherhood leads to an increase: Men with children typically earn more than both women — with or without kids — and men without children. This parenthood paradox, at least in part, may be responsible for maintaining the gender pay gap, which has been consistent for 20 years. | Gender stereotypes around parents are so deeply embedded into American work culture that they have had a significant impact in not just how mothers are treated in the workplace, but in how employers compensate fathers, according to a new study of census data by the Pew R…

Chris Slee (2023-03-06). Hugo Chavez' legacy commemorated. greenleft.org.au Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was a leader for Venezuela, Latin America and the whole world, a meeting to mark 10 years since his death, was told. Chris Slee reports.

Cleantech Council (2023-03-06). Thursday 4/20: Roundtable on Recycling. indybay.org Honda Innovations | 375 Ravendale Drive, Suite A | Mountain View, CA 94043…

Craig Louis Stehr (2023-03-06). Spiritually Unified at 1:18PM at the Ukiah Public Library. indybay.org Postmodern America has totally blown out! Please collectively pray for a miracle, so that I have a base to work from.

Daniel Patrick Welch (2023-03-06). All US Presidents are War Criminals. dissidentvoice.org This is a US war on Russia. Period. We have to be very clear, even to the point of being blunt. By 'we' I mean those of us involved who are conscious of being part of an Information War—the propaganda war that we are recipients of—on the receiving end of this tsunami of crap. We …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-06). Attorney General Merrick Garland Makes Unannounced Visit to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Attorney General Merrick Garland became the latest high-level US official to travel to Ukraine on Friday when he made an unannounced visit to the western city of Lviv. According to Justice Department officials, Garland was invited by Ukraine's top prosecutor to make the trip. During the visit, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-06). Germany's Scholz Says China 'Declared' It Won't Provide Russia With Weapons. news.antiwar.com German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday that China "declared" it will not provide Russia with weapons for its war in Ukraine despite US claims, signaling that the German leader received some sort of assurance from Beijing. "We all agree that there should be no arms deliveries, and the Chinese government has declared that it will …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-06). Fish Killing Mania: Australia's War Against the Common Carp. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-03-06). Does the Kremlin Want the Conflict in Ukraine to Spin Out of Control? globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-06). Medical Researchers Willfully Blind to Future Risk of Cardiac Arrest After COVID-19 Vaccine Induce Myopericarditis. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vandana Shiva (2023-03-06). The Seeds Of Suicide: How Monsanto Destroys Farming. globalresearch.ca Control over seed is the first link in the food chain because seed is the source of life. When a corporation controls seed, it controls life, especially the life of farmers.

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-06). Pilots and Flight Attendants Who Recently Had Cardiac Arrests In-flight and "Died Suddenly"… globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2023-03-06). Did Serbia Send Weapons to Kiev Regime? globalresearch.ca

DXE (2023-03-06). Protesters Call for Closure of Primate Research Center at UC Davis. indybay.org The California National Primate Research Center's work has included studies with Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk that has been accused of violating the Animal Welfare Act…

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Chinese e-vehicle makers look to expand across world. ecns.cn Chinese electric vehicle makers are increasing their foray into overseas markets as many countries shift towards electrification.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Foreign media upbeat about China's 2023 growth target. ecns.cn China's official economic growth target of around 5.5 percent for 2023 shows its confidence in economic recovery, foreign media said as the annual meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the National People's Congress (NPC) got underway.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). China confident of creating 12 mln new jobs in 2023: NDRC. ecns.cn China has confidence in creating 12 million new jobs in 2023, one million more than the target of last year, said Li Chunlin, vice head of China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Influenza peak in China may end after around one month: expert. ecns.cn Statistics from the Chinese National Influenza Center (CNIC) show that the positive rate of influenza virus continued to rise in both southern and northern provinces during the eighth week of 2023 and A(H1N1)pdm09 was dominant, followed by A(H3N2).

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Science and tech policies to focus on self-reliance. ecns.cn China will continue striving to be self-reliant in science and technology, improve its system to mobilize resources nationwide and leverage the role of the government in gathering resources to make key scientific and technological breakthroughs.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). NPC deputies urged to ensure people's well-being. ecns.cn Li Qiang called on Sunday for concrete efforts to push for better performance of the Chinese economy, with an emphasis on stabilizing growth, employment and prices.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). F-35 fleet reportedly to be retrofitted for engine vibration issue. ecns.cn The entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets will be retrofitted within 90 days to address an engine vibration issue, U.S. media outlets reported, citing the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO).

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). NPC deputy calls for more storage facilities to ensure safe, stable supplies. ecns.cn A national legislator has called for construction of more high-capacity energy storage facilities on the power consumption side as the country strives to increase the use of clean energy as a major approach to achieving its carbon neutrality goal.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Another freight train derails in U.S. state of Ohio. ecns.cn A freight train derailed on Saturday afternoon in Springfield Township, Clark County, the county said Sunday in an update on Facebook.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). S. Korea to compensate Japan's wartime forced labor victims via donations. ecns.cn South Korea offered on Monday to compensate the South Korean victims who were forced by the Imperial Japan into harsh labor during World War II through a private foundation rather than direct payment by responsible Japanese companies.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). China to take steps to keep prices and necessary supplies stable. ecns.cn China will take steps to stabilize prices and the supplies of daily necessities and bulk commodities, the country's top economic regulator said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Japan to uphold key postwar apology: PM. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that his government will uphold a key postwar apology, previously issued by Japan following South Korea provided a solution to a protracted wartime labor row.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). China's military spending defensive: Spokesman. ecns.cn China's military spending is purely to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and interests, and its expenditures are much lower than other global powers by every measure, a military spokesman said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Measures to be taken to attract, utilize FDI. ecns.cn China will further its efforts to attract and utilize more foreign investment this year, as outlined in the Government Work Report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). China's GDP growth target matches reality, economic regulator says. ecns.cn China is targeting around 5 percent GDP growth in 2023, in line with the economic operation trends and laws of economic development, the country's top economic regulator said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Manufacturing industry indispensable to China at all times: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the manufacturing industry is an indispensable sector to China at all times.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Xi calls for fostering children's confidence in socialism with Chinese characteristics. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called for more efforts to cultivate children's confidence in the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). How int'l community views Chinese democracy through lens of 'two sessions'. ecns.cn The 2,172 members of the 14th CPPCC National Committee are from all of China's 56 ethnic groups, and 60.8 percent of them are not CPC members.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Xi visits national political advisors. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday afternoon visited national political advisors from the China National Democratic Construction Association and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Fight against COVID-19 highlights urgency of cultivating talent in public health: leading Chinese epidemiologist. ecns.cn The three-year fight against COVID-19 has highlighted urgency of cultivating talent in public health areas.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Culture Fact | Solar term: Awakening of Insects. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Xi takes part in deliberation of Jiangsu delegation at annual legislative session. ecns.cn Xi Jinping takes part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province, at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Chinese leaders attend deliberations at annual legislative session. ecns.cn Senior Chinese leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Han Zheng, and Li Xi on Sunday attended deliberations at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Spring scenery of Lop Nur National Wetland Park in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Mysterious spring scenery of Lop Nur National Wetland Park with seasonal temperatures rising and snow melting at Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Aerial view of Huayudong Bridge in Guizhou. ecns.cn Located at the Hongfeng Lake scenic area, a scenic spot and also a protected area for a drinking water source, the bridge, shaped of a basket, is 269.6 meters long and 14 meters wide.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Insights | Global focus turns to China's "two sessions" for positive signals. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Insights | Global focus turns to China's "two sessions" for positive signals. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Orchid exhibition attracts visitors in Chengdu. ecns.cn An orchid exhibition is held at Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 5, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Red-billed gulls leave Kunming as weather warms. ecns.cn Red-billed gulls fly from Siberia to Kunming to live through the winter and leave Kunming from mid March to late April.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Insights | The 21st century to be the century of China: Rogers. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Number of giant pandas in Chengdu breeding base increased 12-fold over past 30 years. ecns.cn The number of giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has increased 12-fold over the past 30 years from 18 in 1994 to 237 today, Hou Rong, a National People's Congress (NPC) deputy and deputy director of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, said at an interview on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Insights | Rogers: B&R Initiative to boost regional prosperity. ecns.cn Famed investor Jim Rogers said China has a lot of people, a lot of money, a lot of commerce, a lot of everything. And as the Chinese build out this new transportation communication system, it's going to have gigantic effects.

ecns.cn (2023-03-06). Insights | Rogers: There are great investment opportunities in China. ecns.cn Famed investor Jim Rogers believes there are great investment opportunities in China in sectors such as travel, airlines, entertainment, and agriculture. He noted that Beijing is now trying its best to help those living in the countryside.

Editor (2023-03-06). Faster, higher, hotter: What we learned about the climate system in 2022 (Part 1). mronline.org Beyond all the hype and all the anxiety about climate policymaking, the upbeat newsmaking about energy transitions and the growing dread of civilisational collapse, what have we learned about the climate system in the last year?

Editor (2023-03-06). Nicaragua's 'political prisoners' would be criminals by U.S. standards. mronline.org In an unexpected move on February 9, the Nicaraguan government deported to the United States 222 people who were in prison, and moved to strip them of their citizenship.

Editor (2023-03-06). Chris Hedges: Lynching the Deplorables. scheerpost.com

Eric Zuesse (2023-03-06). EU Fails to Comply with Grain-Export Deal. dissidentvoice.org On Saturday, March 4, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at the G20 meeting in Delhi, announced that because the EU has refused to comply with its side of the U.N.-brokered 27 July 2022 "Grain [and fertilizer] Deal" that the U.N. brokered in Istanbul on 27 July 2022, Russia will likewise not comply with it, starting …

George Marx (2023-03-06). Sunday 3/12: Men 4 Equity & Rep Justice: Free Screening + Panel Disc: "The Business of Birth Control" indybay.org Zoom Panel Discussion: 11-12: 15 Pacific Time — + from March 9-12 – Free Viewing of The Documentary Film: "The Business of Birth Control" – Men (especially) Welcome – Caring People Desired!

Global Research News (2023-03-06). Selected Articles: First Child Death Due to Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Compensated. Taiwanese Girl 5-11 Years Old Died After Second Pfizer Jab. Government Awarded $115,000 to Family. globalresearch.ca

Hauser, Wirth (2023-03-06). Thursday 5/18: Screening: Cal State LA Community Impact Media Documentaries Spring 2023. indybay.org Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles 901 East 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90013…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-06). Female students invited to apply for inspiring international research placements. imperial.ac.uk Three annual bursaries up to a value of £7,500 each are available to female students studying at undergraduate and graduate level at Imperial.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-06). Imperial publishes new book to inspire engineers of the future. imperial.ac.uk Engineers Making a Difference showcases 46 extraordinary engineers helping to change the world.

International Rights of Nature Tribunal (2023-03-06). Saturday 3/11: Rights of Nature Tribunal: Dangers of Tren Maya Mega Project to Ecosystems & Indigenous. indybay.org Online via Zoom globally (in-person in Yucatan, Mexico)…

It's Going Down (2023-03-06). "The Amount of Solidarity is Incredible Here": Voices on the Frontlines of the Fight to Stop Cop City. itsgoingdown.org "A massive victory," is how one participant, "Jean," who spoke to It's Going Down in a recent interview, described this weekend's mobilization against "Cop City" in Atlanta. The movement is currently at a high-point, following an outpouring of support and rage over the brutal murder of Manuel "Tortuguita" Teran, an anarchist and forest defender, who…

J.B. Gerald (2023-03-06). Peru and the People's Defenses. dissidentvoice.org Following the January mobilization to protest the removal from office of Peru's Indigenous President Pedro Castillo, unofficial reports indicate continuing resistance to the Dina Boluarte assumed Presidency. The Boluarte government is backed by an extreme right Parliament and the country's military. As well as the U.S. and Canada alone among countries of the Americas. It represents …

James North, Mondoweiss. (2023-03-06). 'NY Times' Buries Israeli Military Complicity In West Bank Pogrom. popularresistance.org Yesterday's New York Times report on the rising violence in occupied West Bank Palestine is an insult to our intelligence. The paper could not ignore the latest Israeli settler/colonist pogrom against Palestinians, but reporters Patrick Kingsley and Isabel Kershner used time-honored techniques to downplay its seriousness and the responsibility for it. | The article's most dishonest feature was that it buried the most alarming news — Israeli government military complicity in the ferocious attacks — down in paragraph 26. Here's the relevant section: | Asked why the Israeli Army did not prevent the settl…

JANET (2023-03-06). NYC: 3/25: In Honor of Women's History Month: Join the Int'l Working Women's Day Coalition. iacenter.org

John Helmer (2023-03-06). President Vladimir Putin Signed Safe Conduct for President Joseph Biden, One Return Przemysl Rail Pass, 24-hour Leave Pass for Kiev, in "Covert" Mission to Fool New York Times, London Times, Financial Times (And It Did). globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Cook (2023-03-06). How Social Networks Became a 'Subsidiary' of the FBI and CIA. globalresearch.ca

Joyce Chediac (2023-03-06). Alert: Healthcare of NYC Retirees is in danger. liberationnews.org Privatized Medicare Advantage plans are cash cows for insurance companies and profit from denying seniors care.

Juan Cole (2023-03-06). 37 Israeli 'Top Guns' Boycott Training to Protest Gutting of Courts; Most El Al Pilots decline to fly PM to Italy. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli Air Force, like its other armed forces, heavily depends on reservists. That was why Egypt was able to surprise Israel in the 1973 War, which they launched on the holy day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, when reservists were with their families. The reservists are required …

Jurgen Huebschen & Bernhard Trautvetter (2023-03-06). China's peace plan & It's about everything. indybay.org In times of crisis, right-wing populists, with the benevolent support of influential media, play the national card and pit disadvantaged groups of people against each other. Scapegoats, like Jews in the past and refugees today, are made responsible for the collapse of the welfare state and security.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-03-06). Meet the British intelligence-linked firm that warped MH17 news coverage. thegrayzone.com Staffed by British special forces veterans, Pilgrims' Group quietly shaped international coverage of the MH17 disaster as it shepherded journalists to and from the crash site. In November of 2022, a final judgment arrived in the trial of alleged perpetrators of the attack on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17). Russian nationals Igor Girkin and Sergey Dubinskiy, and Donbas separatist Leonid Kharchenko, were convicted in absentia for the murder of MH17's 283 passengers and 15 crew members. They were ruled to …

KQED (2023-03-06). Saturday 4/29: KQED Fest: Block Party & Open House at SF Headquarters. indybay.org KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-06). Facebook Unite Here Local 19 Workers Demand Justice From Billionaire Owner Zuckerberg. indybay.org One hundred Facebook service food workers who are members of Unite HERE 19 were layed off at Facebook in Menlo Park. Although engineers and others are getting severance Facebook and it's owner Mark Zuckerberg refuse to give these benefits to these service workers. Workers rallied outside Facebook headquarters on March 1, 2023.

Larry Johnson (2023-03-06). More Fallout From the War in Ukraine — Putting French Imperialism in its Place. sonar21.com As the Russian "Special Military Operation" grinds on in Ukraine, Russia and China have joined forces to confront the legacy of Western imperialism in Africa and Asia. The war in…

Litquake (2023-03-06). Friday 4/7: The Epicenter: Andrey Kurkov with Olga Zilberbourg. indybay.org Hotel Emblem | 562 Sutter Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

Mac Slavo (2023-03-06). East Palestine's "Containment Dam" Overflows. globalresearch.ca

Mark Keenan (2023-03-06). 1500 Scientists Say 'There Is No Climate Emergency' — The Real Environment Movement Was Hijacked. globalresearch.ca

Mark Taliano (2023-03-06). Western Duplicity and the War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Matt Enstice, Next City. (2023-03-06). In Buffalo, A Medical Campus And Community Collaborate For Equity. popularresistance.org "If you want our money, you'll have to work together." | That's essentially what The John R. Oishei Foundation told three separate anchor institutions when they asked for money to fund new buildings on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC). | As Buffalo's largest foundation, Oishei has quietly supported the BNMC from the beginning. But all along, there was one steady condition: The institutions had to collaborate. Funding requests from individual organizations would almost invariably be rejected. Any request had to come from the campus as a whole. | Insisting that the institutions collaborate wasn't a popular…

Matthew Cunningham-Cook (2023-03-06). DeSantis Lets Electric Companies Hide Their Dirty Work. levernews.com

Meredith Aby-Keirstead, Fight Back News!. (2023-03-06). Palestine Solidarity Movement Speaks Out At Board Of Investment Meeting. popularresistance.org St. Paul, Minnesota – On March 2, the Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) which includes Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, State Auditor Blaha and Secretary of State Simon, met for the first time this year at the state capitol. They meet quarterly to monitor the investments of Minnesota public employees. At the meeting members of the Palestine solidarity movement spoke out. | One of the speakers was Brandon Schorsch, an anti-Zionist Jew and activist with the Anti-War Committee, who stated, "So today, building on our testimony from last August, we bring a list of well over a dozen companies that the S…

Michael webster (2023-03-06). An outrageous Settlement of HSBC bank shows the Drug War is a Joke. indybay.org This bears repeating: in order to more efficiently move as much illegal money as possible into the "legitimate" banking institution HSBC, drug dealers specifically designed boxes to fit through the bank's teller windows. Tony Montana's henchmen marching duffle bags of cash into the fictional "American City Bank…

Michael webster (2023-03-06). Homeland Security now spying on Americans. indybay.org Homeland Security now spying on Americans. Back by demand. | Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV ¥s) and Space-Based Domestic Spying Surveillance technology the U.S. Government is now watching American citizens under the guise of disaster management and controlling the U.S. Mexican border.

Michael webster (2023-03-06). MY EARLYMAN GRANDFATHER & The wonders of the Lemon. indybay.org He was an honored member of the railroad's work gang. The work gangs of those days repaired and built the railroad. My Granddad would tell me, "it's a good job and I'm glad to have it." | I first heard of the amazing Lemon/Lime and their wondrous properties when I was very young.

Miguel Santos García (2023-03-06). Modus Operandi of Peruvian Lawfare. globalresearch.ca

Mike Whitney (2023-03-06). Mike Whitney's Antivax Grab-Bag: Memes, Blurbs and Links. globalresearch.ca

Mothers on the March+ (2023-03-06). Monday 3/6: Justice for Keita O'Neil! CA Atty General, Rob Bonta: Pursue Charges! indybay.org 350 McAllister, San Francisco…

news.un (2023-03-06). CSW: Advancing women's rights since 1946. news.un.org The annual UN Commission for the Status of Women (CSW) meets in March each year to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face, all around the world. Here is a brief five-point guide to this high-profile UN event.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colorectal cancer cannot be totally prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk and that's with regular screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society encourage patients to start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. Dr. John Kisiel, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, also says patients should begin screening at 45. He recommends checking with your health care team about your risks, and with your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Consumer Health: 8 heart-healthy diet strategies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about how your diet affects your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although you cannot change some risk factors, such as family history, sex or age, you can take some key steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. You can avoid heart…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Science Saturday: Could antidepressants cause treatment-emergent mania? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a study published in Molecular Psychiatry, Mark Frye, M.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher and collaborators, investigated the risk of treatment-emergent mania in bipolar disorder when treated with antidepressants. "We found that antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics (cells that extract energy from nutrients for sustaining life) may elevate the risk of treatment-emergent mania," says Dr. Frye. The increased energy expenditure of mania associated with impulsivity, poor judgment, psychosis and loss of insight can drive high-risk behaviors, often…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Advances in care for medication-resistant epilepsy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son is in his 20s and has had epilepsy for years. He had undergone extensive evaluation over a decade ago. Lately, his medication hasn't been effectively preventing seizures. What are some of the innovations available to provide him the chance of seizure freedom and improve his quality of life? ANSWER: An epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging for anyone. Epilepsy can be frustrating because of the unpredictability of seizures and the challenge many people…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). From civil rights to transplant awareness, advocate continues to make a difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As America celebrates Black History Month, one civil rights activist is celebrating a new lease on life. Dr. Shirley Green-Reese received a kidney transplant in June 2022 at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Her kidney transplant is only one chapter in an incredible life story. Dr. Green-Reese is no stranger to turning challenges into triumphs. In 1963, at the age of 13, she was one of 15 young African American girls who were arrested for peacefully…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for a heart-healthy sandwich. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Packing a healthy lunch seems like an easy task, but sometimes all the sandwich choices may seem daunting. Many deli, or processed meats, are packed with preservatives, nitrates and sodium that could raise your risk of heart disease and other health issues. So is there a better choice to build a lunch you'll love and feel good about? Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, says what you pack with your lunch may help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). What can you do for an overactive bladder? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. It affects both men and women. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may lead to the involuntary loss of urine, known as urge incontinence. If you have overactive bladder, you may feel embarrassed, isolate yourself or limit your work and social life. The good news is that a brief evaluation can determine whether there's a specific cause…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert: Artificial intelligence improves colonoscopy accuracy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON —‚ÄØJames East, M.D., spends his days skillfully examining people's colons, searching for and snaring away suspicious polyps that might one day turn into cancer. A gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, he says the ability to identify cancer risks and eliminate them on the spot during a colonoscopy is one of the most satisfying parts of his chosen profession. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard in detecting and preventing colorectal cancer. But the procedure…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? What advice do you have for how to avoid injuring my shoulder? ANSWER: Unfortunately, the numbers don't lie. In Mayo Clinic's orthopedics practice, the number of people who need care due to shoulder injuries increases substantially during…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses how latching and feeding challenges caused by tongue-tie can be addressed with or without the need for any procedure. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/va4hEEDmNzk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Transplant program at Mayo Clinic in Florida celebrates its 25th anniversary with vision for future of transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ‚Äï Twenty-five years ago, the transplant center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its first solid organ transplant — a liver transplant. To date, the center has performed nearly 9,000 lifesaving transplants as one of the largest combined solid organ transplant programs in the U.S. The center has provided consistently high-quality patient care before and after organ transplants since its establishment. Based on more than two decades of vast experience in organ transplant,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Black History Month: Dr. Michele Halyard on a lifetime commitment to health equity, inclusion and diversity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Michele Halyard 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 highlighting Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity, inclusion and diversity through their work. Meet Dr. Michele Halyard,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic discovery leads to life-changing treatment for young girl with ultra-rare disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Months after young Maggie Carmichael started taking an experimental drug for her ultra-rare genetic disease, she was able to trade in her wheelchair for a walker. The 9-year-old Mayo Clinic patient even took a few of her first-ever steps on her own. She also became better at feeding herself, her speech improved and she…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Do prescription opioids impact cognitive function in older adults? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The population-based observational study used data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, a research initiative examining the cognitive decline in older people for nearly 20 years. Findings The study found that 70% of participants received at least one opioid prescription over an average of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Mayo Clinic continues strong performance in 2022 thanks to staff, 'Bold. Forward.' strategy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is positioned to achieve its vision to transform health care and remains committed to its mission to serve patients and invest in staff. With careful planning and the support of Mayo's dedicated staff, the organization enters 2023 financially strong and focused on leading the transformation of health care through its "Bold. Forward." strategy. In an industry facing significant financial pressures as well as staffing challenges, Mayo Clinic staff have stepped…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-06). Obesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally, yet it is largely preventable. "Excess fat acts as a kind of filter and can skew test readings to under-or overdiagnosis," says senior…

Nicolas Pousthomis (2023-03-06). El maíz transgénico y la disputa por la soberanía alimentaria en México. globalizacion.ca En una medida histórica, México confirmó la prohibición de importar maíz transgénico para alimentación humana y no utilizar más glifosato. Ante la presión de Estados Unidos y del agronegocio, el presidente López Obrador flexibilizó el decreto de 2020, pero mantuvo…

Niko Leka (2023-03-06). Smash the patriarchy, marchers sing on International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au The Hunter Workers Women's Committee continued the tradition of loud and proud street marches with its International Women's Day. Niko Leka reports.

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Patricia Hynes, Portside. (2023-03-06). Setting Our Sights On The Equality Of Women. popularresistance.org Boston, Massachusetts – A month ago, I heard on the news that Boston public schools would be closed on February 3 because of the severe Arctic cold and wind chill forecast for that day and the next. My first thought was: what if the students' mothers are working single mothers, what if they cannot take off or cannot afford to lose the pay — given inflation of food, energy and rents and the impoverishing impact of Covid? | Boston is a severely unequal city with an extremely segregated public school system: 80 percent of children in public school are low income; 90 percent are students of color, mainly Latino…

Patricia Irizar, Daniel Pan, Dharmi Kapadia, Laia Bécares, Shirley Sze, Harry Taylor, Sarah Amele, Eliud Kibuchi, Pip Divall, Laura J. Gray, Laura B. Nellums, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Manish Pareek (2023-03-06). [Articles] Ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 infection, hospitalisation, intensive care admission, and death: a global systematic review and meta-analysis of over 200 million study participants. thelancet.com Our study suggests that systematic ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 health outcomes exist, with large differences in exposure risk and some differences in prognosis following hospitalisation. Response and recovery interventions must focus on tackling drivers of ethnic inequalities which increase exposure risk and vulnerabilities to severe disease, including structural racism and racial discrimination.

Paul Haeder (2023-03-06). There is Something to Intergenerational Capitalist Trauma. dissidentvoice.org My colleague Rachel Yehuda studied rates of PTSD in adult New Yorkers who had been assaulted or rapes. Those whose mothers were Holocaust survivors with PTSD had a significantly higher rate of developing serious psychological problems after these traumatic experiences. The most reasonable explanation is that their upbringing had left them with a vulnerable physiology, …

Peter Boyle (2023-03-06). Sydney session of Belmarsh Tribunal hears strong evidence for Julian Assange's freedom. greenleft.org.au There was a big turnout at Sydney University's Great Hall for the fifth hearing of the Belmarsh Tribunal into the persecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Peter Boyle reports.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-06). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: An Expert Investigation is Required. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-06). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Claudia von Werlhof (2023-03-06). Was the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Man-made? globalresearch.ca

Renfrey Clarke (2023-03-06). Barngarla people tell Labor 'no' to nuclear waste dump. greenleft.org.au Supporters of the Barngarla people gathered outside the Federal Court building to protest continuing moves by the Anthony Albanese government to put a national nuclear waste dump on First Nations land near Kimba. Renfrey Clarke reports.

Revolution Books (2023-03-06). Wednesday 3/8: International Women's Day at Revolution Books, Break All the Chains! indybay.org

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-03-06). Saturday 4/8: Flamenco a las 8. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda, CA 94501…

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-03-06). Thursday 4/27: Love, Drugs, and War: The Obsessions of History's Great Composers. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda CA 94501…

South Front (2023-03-06). Documentary: Embarrassing Truth Behind the Global Food War. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-03-06). Bayamo, campeón de las Pequeñas Ligas del Béisbol de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La selección de Bayamo ganó este domingo el III Campeonato Nacional de las Pequeñas Ligas de Béisbol, y con ello el boleto para representar a Cuba en la Serie Mundial de la categoría, que tendrá lugar en Williamsport, Pensilvania, Estados Unidos, el venidero mes de agosto. Este es el máximo torneo de pelota para niños de ocho a 12 años.

Staff (2023-03-06). Cuba recibió casi medio millón de visitantes internacionales en los dos primeros meses de este año. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de febrero del presente año, las cifras preliminares acumuladas indican un 51% en relación a igual período de 2019, con el arribo de 489 000 visitantes foráneos a Cuba. La recuperación del turismo canadiense, principal mercado turístico de la isla alcanzó un 80% con respecto al año 2019 al recibir 252 650 turistas.

Staff (2023-03-06). Raúl Castro ratificó acompañamiento permanente de Cuba a Venezuela (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Raúl Castro ratificó que el homenaje de Cuba y su pueblo a Chávez será acompañarlo y seguirlo siempre. En la clausura del Encuentro Mundial por la vigencia del Pensamiento Bolivariano del líder revolucionario, destacó que Chávez y sus compañeros de lucha estremecieron a nuestro continente e impactaron la historia contemporánea de nuestra América.

Staff (2023-03-06). Hora de predicción para el Clásico: Cuba quedará… cubadebate.cu Este 8 de marzo se inaugura el V Clásico Mundial con el duelo Cuba-Países Bajos (11: 00 p.m. del martes para nosotros). Toda la atención de los 20 equipos involucrados en cuatro grupos echará a andar y solo uno vestirá dorado el 21 de marzo. øQué nos depara cada llave? øQuiénes son algunos de los principales jugadores en esta cita? øEn cuál lugar quedará Cuba? Son algunas preguntas aperitivas para iniciar el debate.

Staff (2023-03-06). Los conquistadores del ciberespacio. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-06). "They All Knew": Media Matters Files FEC Complaint That Fox News Broke Election Laws, Lied for Trump. democracynow.org A number of bombshell revelations about the inner workings of Fox News have come to light as part of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against the network. Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox News, has admitted under oath that many hosts on his network "endorsed" Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election for financial, not political, reasons, stating, "It is not red or blue, it is green." In court filings, Dominion also revealed that Murdoch had given Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner confidential information about Biden's campaign a…

Staff (2023-03-06). Headlines for March 6, 2023. democracynow.org Nations Reach Historic Agreement to Protect High Seas, Iran and IAEA Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Hopeful Sign for Nuclear Talks, Outrage Mounts over Mysterious Poisoning of Iranian Schoolgirls, U.N. Expert Says Taliban Attacks on Women and Girls Could Be Crime Against Humanity, Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan Evades Arrest, Huge Blaze in Cox's Bazar Rohingya Refugee Camp Destroys Thousands of Homes, Shell Pipeline Kills 12 in Nigeria; Massive Lawsuit Targets Shell's Operation in Niger Delta, U.K. Cracks Down on Refugee Rights in Right-Wing Effort to "Stop the Boats", Shahida Raza, Pakista…

Staff (2023-03-06). "Hopeful": Historic U.N. High Seas Treaty Will Protect 30% of World's Oceans from Biodiversity Loss. democracynow.org The first-ever international treaty to protect the oceans was agreed to by negotiators from more than 190 countries at a United Nations conference this weekend, capping nearly two decades of efforts by conservation groups. The legally binding pact could help reverse marine biodiversity loss by establishing marine protected areas covering nearly a third of the world's seas by 2030. We hear more from one of the treaty's scientist-negotiators, Minna Epps, a marine biologist and director of the Ocean Team at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Staff (2023-03-06). Comandante Hugo Chávez, líder de la Revolución Bolivariana. telesurtv.net El legado del comandante Hugo Chávez, líder de la Revolución Bolivariana, sigue presente en el pueblo venezolano a diez años de su partida física.

Staff (2023-03-06). The Ineradicable Presence of the Chavista Ideal, 10 Years On. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, March 5, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reflected on the fact that it has been 10 years since the passing of Commander Hugo Chávez, and today there exists an ineradicable presence of his ideals, values and revolutionary struggle. | He stated: "10 years later, there has been no absence, only an ineradicable presence of his ideals, revolutionary drive and sworn commitment to advance the construction of a free, independent, sovereign and socialist homeland." | The Venezuelan president led the closure of the World Meeting for the Validity of the Boli…

Stephen Sefton (2023-03-06). On the Latest UN Human Rights Council Report on Nicaragua. globalresearch.ca

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2023-03-06). West African People's Movements Call For Greater Unity. popularresistance.org The prime minister of Mali's transitional government, Choguel Kokalla MaàØga, concluded a visit to neighboring Burkina Faso on February 26, as both countries have moved to forge closer ties. | MaàØga met with his Burkinabè counterpart, Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélem de Tambèla, following which both delegations presented a cooperation agreement, emphasizing their commitment to making the "Bamako-Ouagadougou axis a successful model of sub-regional integration and South-South cooperation." | On matters of insecurity and armed conflict in the "Sahelo-Saharan strip," the delegations noted the "need to com…

teleSUR -JCM (2023-03-06). China e Irán a favor de una solución al acuerdo nuclear. telesurtv.net "China siempre ha sostenido que restablecer la implementación completa y efectiva del PAIC es el camino correcto para resolver el problema nuclear iraní", subrayó Mao Ning.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-06). Siete frases para recordar el legado de Gabriel García Márquez. telesurtv.net "Mis libros son en el fondo grandes reportajes novelados", dijo alguna vez Gabo, quien escogió el camino de la literatura pese a su formación como jurista para contentar a su padre.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-06). Presidente francés culmina gira africana en medio de críticas. telesurtv.net Se trata de la décimoctava gira que realiza el mandatario francés por la región en la que París tiene importantes intereses económicos y quiere disminuir la presencia china y rusa.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-06). Rusia denuncia bombardeo ucraniano en Kursk. telesurtv.net En el territorio de 16 hogares, viven 23 residentes. No hay víctimas entre la población civil, tampoco destrucción grave, de acuerdo a informaciones de las autoridades locales.

teleSUR, evc, SH (2023-03-06). Conoce varias curiosidades de la tabla periódica de Mendeléyev. telesurtv.net Cuando Dmitri Mendeléyev presentó la primera versión de su tabla periódica, se conocían más de 60 elementos existentes en el planeta.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-06). Acusan a expresidente Bolsonaro por delitos asociados a joyas. telesurtv.net El titular de Justicia señaló que los hechos "pueden constituir delitos de peculado, malversación y lavado de dinero".

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-06). Tiroteo deja tres muertos y un herido en Illinois, EE.UU. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, las fuerzas policiales acudieron al lugar de los hechos sobre las 20.15 (hora local).

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2023-03-06). Rusia denuncia planes de Ucrania para atacar región de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net Rógov subrayó además que el grupo de ataque contra Zaporiyia tiene aproximadamente 12.000 efectivos.

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2023-03-06). Siria rechaza visita de funcionario de EE.UU. a base militar ilegal. telesurtv.net El texto muestra el rechazo enérgico de Damasco ante esta violación a su soberanía internacional, integridad territorial y derecho internacional.

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2023-03-06). Asciende a 45.968 cifra de fallecidos por terremotos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Según estos datos ofrecidos por el ministro del Interior Suleyman Soylu , en la cifra se incluyen 4267 refugiados sirios en la nación turca.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-06). Camión que transportaba gasolina estalla en Maryland, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El conductor del camión, no identificado de momento, falleció sin que se informara de otras víctimas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-06). Estonia celebra elecciones para elegir a un nuevo Gobierno. telesurtv.net Los colegios electorales abrieron a las 09H00 (07H00 GMT) y cerrarán a las 20H00 (18H00 GMT). Los resultados se esperan para el domingo por la noche.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-06). Miles de griegos protestan en Atenas por accidente de trenes. telesurtv.net La Policía griega utilizó granadas aturdidoras y gases lacrimógenos mientras los manifestantes gritaban "vergüenza" y "asesinos".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-06). En Cusco y Puno se reinician protestas contra el Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net En Canchis, el puente Arturo amaneció cubierto con montículos de tierra y piedras. No hay paso de Cusco a Puno y Arequipa, de acuerdo con reportes de la prensa local.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-06). Rinden homenaje al Comandante Hugo Chávez en el Cuartel de la Montaña. telesurtv.net Entre los líderes latinoamericano destacan Luis Arce, mandatario de Bolivia, Daniel Ortega, presidente de Nicaragua, Evo Morales, exmandatario de Bolivia, y Rafael Correa, exjefe de Estado de Ecuador.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-06). Presidente Luis Arce destaca legado del comandante Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Arce, quien se encuentra en Caracas para rendir homenaje al presidente Chávez a diez años de su partida física, lamentó que Estados Unidos (EE.UU) continúe con la agresión a Venezuela.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-06). Nicolás Maduro encabeza homenaje de Nuestra América a Chávez. telesurtv.net Líderes latinoamericanos asisten a conclusiones del Encuentro Mundial por la Vigencia del Pensamiento Bolivariano del Líder Revolucionario en el Siglo XXI.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-06). Presidente de Venezuela se reúne con líderes latinoamericanos. telesurtv.net Viajaron a Caracas para asistir a los homenajes al comandante Hugo Chávez en ocasión del décimo aniversario de su partida física.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-06). Presos palestinos en Israel rechazan medidas de castigo. telesurtv.net Por vigésimo día incurren en actos de desobediencia civil para derrotar medidas punitivas impuestas por el Servicio Penitenciario.

teleSUR, MER, SH (2023-03-06). Algunas frases para recordar el legado de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Hugo Chávez enfocó su agenda de gobierno en la atención al pueblo mediante diversos programas sociales, garantizando sus derechos e impulsando el desarrollo del país.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-03-06). El 67% de ecuatorianos ve con pesimismo estado de su economía. telesurtv.net De los ciudadanos consultados de Ecuador, solo uno de cada tres consideró que la nación atraviesa una buena situación económica.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-03-06). Paraguay activa 137 municipios por incremento de arbovirales. telesurtv.net Presentaron sus Planes de Contingencia para promover la prevención y el control de la expansión en la cifra de casos.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2023-03-06). Confirman tres nuevos casos de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los casos corresponden a dos personas de sexo masculino con edades de 57 y 59 años, así como una mujer de 16.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-03-06). Accidente de tránsito deja 15 muertos en Costa de Marfil. telesurtv.net El hecho ocurrió entre las ciudades de Katiola y Bouake y cobró la vida de 15 personas, mientras varias resultaron heridas.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-06). Reportan otro tren de carga descarrilado en estado de Ohio. EE.UU. telesurtv.net En esta oportunidad fue en la población de Springfield, a unos 74 kilómetros al oeste de Columbus, la capital estatal.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-06). ONU alcanza histórico acuerdo para proteger a los océanos. telesurtv.net El texto sienta las bases para el establecimiento de zonas marinas protegidas que facilitará la salvaguarda de a menos el 30 por ciento de los océanos para el 2030.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-06). Incendio destruye un campamento de refugiados en Bangladesh. telesurtv.net El incendio se originó en el Campamento 11 en Kutupalong, considerado uno de los asentamientos de refugiados más grandes del mundo.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-06). Evacuan a comunidades en Paraguay por crecida de un río. telesurtv.net Pobladores tuvieron que abandonar sus viviendas con urgencia por la súbita elevación del nivel de las aguas que avanzaba hacia sus casas.

teleSUR, rzr (2023-03-06). El Salvador registra alta letalidad por accidentes viales en el 2023. telesurtv.net En lo que va de año han ocurrido 3.008 accidentes en las carreteras salvadoreñas, arrojando un saldo de 1.745 lesionados.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Primer ministro de China revela metas económicas para el 2023. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de China, Li Keqiang anunció que el país pretende aumentar su PIB en torno al cinco por ciento en el 2023.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Juez ecuatoriano ordena presentación periódica de Lenín Moreno. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía ecuatoriana solicitó la prisión preventiva para los 37 imputados en el caso Sinohydro.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Partido gobernante de Estonia gana elecciones legislativas. telesurtv.net Al conocer los resultados, la primera ministra, Kaja Kallas afirmó que descartan una alianza con el Partido Popular Conservador de extrema derecha.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Asesinan a tiros a exdiputado del estado mexicano de Veracruz. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General del Estado de Veracruz informó que iniciaron las investigaciones para dar con los responsables del ataque armado.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Atentado bomba deja al menos nueve policías muertos en Pakistán. telesurtv.net La Policía de Baluchistán indicó que la causa exacta de la explosión podría determinarse tras las investigaciones.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Desaparecen cinco militares arrastrados por un río en Perú. telesurtv.net En un comunicado el ente militar peruano comunicó que en el mismo incidente falleció un soldado y otros cinco se encuentran hospitalizados por hipotermia.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-06). Pueblo venezolano rinde tributo a Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Presidentes y líderes sociales latinoamericanos participarán en los homenajes a Hugo Chávez al cumplirse diez años de su partida física.

The Cradle (2023-03-06). Syria Condemns Illegal Visit of Top US General. Biden Wants to Keep Troops in Country. globalresearch.ca

The Cradle (2023-03-06). Top US General Reaffirms Occupation of Syria During Visit. globalresearch.ca

Tom Conway (2023-03-06). How GOP lawmakers are putting teen workers in harm's way. nationofchange.org "Why would you want to weaken the law when you can see companies already taking advantage?"

Tomdispatch (2023-03-06). Can a Republican Politician Succeed at being MAGA-Lite? Nikki Haley's Dilemma. juancole.com By Clarence Lusane | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — In 2015, according to the talking points being floated by former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and her team, she alone heroically removed the Confederate flag that flew on the grounds of the state capitol and so healed racial wounds. She implied …

Unicorn Riot. (2023-03-06). 'Stop Cop City' Week Of Action Begins In Atlanta. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia — Atlanta-area forest defenders, community activists and their allies from around the country and the world are initiating a 'week of action' against a proposed 'Cop City' urban warfare campus and a movie industry facility that would demolish much of the largest urban forest in the country. | The upcoming week of protests and direct actions comes less than two months after Georgia State Patrol shot and killed Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán in suspicious circumstances at a defense encampment near the proposed site on January 18, 2023. | The week of action is kicking off with a rally at Gresham Pa…

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-06). Police Raid Atlanta Forest After 'Cop City' Opponents Overrun Security Post. unicornriot.ninja

Vera Sharav (2023-03-06). Video: "Never Again Is Now Global":. Never Give In — Never Give Up. globalresearch.ca

Victoria Torres (2023-03-06). Presidents and World Leaders Arrive in Caracas to Honor Chávez. orinocotribune.com

Viv Forbes (2023-03-06). The Battle for Our Grasslands and Livestock. globalresearch.ca

Waging Nonviolence (2023-03-06). How to beat the Fracking Frenzy—Lessons from the Campaign that ended it in Ireland. juancole.com The successful Irish anti-fracking struggle offers key insights on community power building for anti-extraction movements all over the world.

Workers Strike Back Bay Area (2023-03-06). Saturday 3/4: Workers Strike Back: Bay Area Launch Meeting. indybay.org Berkeley South Branch Library Meeting Room | 1901 Russell St, Berkeley…

WSWS (2023-03-06). What's at stake in the Caterpillar workers' struggle. wsws.org The key to an understanding of management's intransigence lies in the examination of the explosive state of class relations in the United States, as well as the predatory geo-political aims of US imperialism.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Public meeting: Support the Socialist Equality Party in the New South Wales state election! wsws.org The SEP's public meeting, on Thursday, March 23, is the only forum for workers to discuss the fight against war, inequality and the disastrous "let it rip" COVID policies supported by all other parties.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Former nurse at Lewis Center nursing home, Ohio, sentenced on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the accidental death of a resident. wsws.org A former nurse at Capri Gardens Lewis Center nursing home, Aminata Fofana, was sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in the accidental death of a resident at the facility.

WSWS (2023-03-06). NYSNA rams through rotten contract for nurses at Long Island hospital. wsws.org In a blatant attack on nurses' democratic rights, the New York State Nurses Association unilaterally called off a strike at South Shore University Hospital and forced workers to vote on a tentative agreement 24 hours later.

WSWS (2023-03-06). US Supreme Court hears case challenging Section 230 online liability shield. wsws.org The Supreme Court is hearing the case Gonzalez v. Google amid growing demands from different factions of the U.S. political establishment to either remove the Section 230 liability shield entirely or strengthen its censorship provisions to impose a much harsher regime of government control and regulation of social media and internet content.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Warning strikes in Germany's public sector and local transport. wsws.org Despite workers' readiness to take strike action, the central rally called by the Verdi trade union and the Fridays for Future climate protest organisation was poorly attended by strikers.

WSWS (2023-03-06). This week in history: March 6-12. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Why Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon continues to resonate after 50 years. wsws.org The Dark Side of the Moon paints a picture of the human condition in modern capitalist society that has consistently resonated with tens of millions globally.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Abandonment of Australian flood victims underscores fraud of official NSW election pledges. wsws.org The lies of the establishment parties are clearly evident across the state's Northern Rivers region, where thousands of residents—both homeowners and renters—remain homeless or living in makeshift accommodation.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Study finds people suffering from Long COVID have significantly higher rates of cardiovascular events and excess deaths. wsws.org A recent large population-based study utilizing insurance data found that people suffering from Long COVID faced significant consequences from heart disease and higher rates of deaths than those who were never infected.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Study finds people suffering Long COVID have higher rates of cardiovascular events and excess deaths. wsws.org A recent large population-based study utilizing insurance data found that people suffering from Long COVID faced significant consequences from heart disease and higher rates of deaths than those who were never infected.

WSWS (2023-03-06). "It's going to keep happening all over America": East Palestine, Ohio residents speak out at town hall on train derailment. wsws.org Last Saturday, another massive Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio, showing the government is allowing the railroads to carry on as before.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Republicans embrace fascist rant from Trump at CPAC conference. wsws.org Trump's speech, nearly two hours long, was devoted to a combination of obsessive self-praise and virulent and repeated attacks on socialism, Marxism and communism.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Dispute over challenged ballots will decide winner in illegitimate UAW runoff election. wsws.org The vote count will resume in Dayton, Ohio this week, with Shawn Fain holding a razor thin lead over incumbent UAW President Ray Curry.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Sri Lanka's JVP-NPP collaborates with ex-military officers and business representatives. wsws.org The JVP-NPP is putting itself forward as an alternative government to implement the deeply unpopular austerity measures demanded by the IMF and support the rising anger of broad layers of working people.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Financial parasitism and the war drive against China. wsws.org The entire American political establishment has made it clear that high-tech development in China is an existential threat to the position of the US and must be countered by all means necessary, including war.

WSWS (2023-03-06). Australia: Labor's NSW election launch highlights bipartisan pro-business program. wsws.org The stage-managed and choreographed event underscored the fact that Labor is a party of big business that does not differ from the Liberal-National Coalition on a single substantive issue.

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-05). Azerbaijan mourns its "martyrs," celebrates killing Armenian "terrorists" in new drive to war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMarch 5, 2023 Azerbaijan Army's servicemen became Shehids as a result of provocation committed by ArmeniaAzerbaijan Army [On] March 5, servicemen of the Azerbaijan Army Alibeyli Shakhriyar Ramiz and Huseynov Eshgin Jamil became Shehids, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense told APA. The leadership of the Ministry of Defense expresses its deepest condolences to …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-05). Nearly 100 Israeli flights to Azerbaijan for war against Karabakh, Armenia, Iran. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ha'aretzMarch 5, 2023 92 Flights From Israeli Base Reveal Arms Exports to Azerbaijan An investigation by Haaretz, based on publicly available aviation data, reveals that over the past seven years, 92 cargo flights flown by Azerbaijani Silk Way Airlines have landed at the Ovda airbase, the only airfield in Israel through which explosives may be …

_____ (2023-03-05). Erdoƒüan does not want to lose the status of a mediator in the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. journal-neo.org Any conflict and fighting will eventually end in peace, on conditions which will depend on the outcome and the balance of forces on the battlefield. From the very beginning of the Russian SMO in Ukraine, Turkey began to assume the role of an active mediator in the peaceful settlement of the conflict, the cessation of …

_____ (2023-03-05). How Israeli Cyber Weapons Are Taking Over Latin America. strategic-culture.org In January, Salvadoran newspaper El Faro revealed that the country's police have purchased three Israeli surveillance tools. Through the approximately $2.2 million contract, El Salavador's police acquired the Wave Guard Tracer, from Wave Guard Technologies, designed to trace calls, text, and data, the GEOLOC system sold by an unknown Israeli firm, which intercepts signals between SIM cards and cellular towers in order to do physical surveillance, and Web Tangles, made by Cobwebs Technologies, which uses a person's social media account to create an identity report.

_____ (2023-03-05). The New Green Warriors, CO2 Neutral. strategic-culture.org Germany's largest defense contractor is U.S.-owned — and it produces "eco-friendly mobility," Werner Ràºgemer writes. | The German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall already served Kaiser Wilhelm and Adolf Hitler lucratively in WW1 and WW2. In the Federal Republic of Germany with the founding chancellor Konrad Adenauer, it rose again with U.S. help: He produced for the U.S. war against Korea. Today, it produces tracked armored vehicles, air defense and unmanned aerial systems, submarine equipment, military propulsion systems, including turret systems, large- and medium-caliber weapons and ammunition for the…

Alan MacLeod (2023-03-05). Openly Pro-Israel Tech Group Now Has Control Over UK's Most Sensitive National Security Data. orinocotribune.com

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-03-05). Mexican builders use new products to help reduce air pollution. america.cgtn.com Pollution is a pressing concern around the world as cities grow and more people move to urban areas. But there's a construction company in Mexico which has a product it says can help clear the air.

Alec Johnson (2023-03-05). Iowa bill aims to expand child labor practices. liberationnews.org On Jan. 30, Iowa State Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig), introduced Senate File 167 (SF167). The bill seeks to rollback long established protections governing child labor. This piece of legislation is yet another link in a chain of recent attacks on children and worker's rights occurring across the country.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). How to Cross the Street: What Mom Taught Isn't Enough. americanthinker.com Our overwhelming solicitude for pedestrians is destroying the capacity for the independent thought we need to stay safe.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Personal Sacrifice Is Nourishment for the Soul. americanthinker.com A nation without spirit has no future, and a people without hearty souls can provide no spirit.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). The Dark Money Trail of Opponents to Israel's Judicial Reform. americanthinker.com Like clockwork, leftists thugs turn to physical aggression when they don't get their political way — but who is funding these protests?>

americanthinker (2023-03-05). A Minnesota judge has issued an order that will destroy women's powerlifting. americanthinker.com Of course, the issue is a man's insistence that, despite being a behemoth, he should get to compete against women.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). AOC investigated by House Ethics Committee for allegedly accepting 'impermissible gifts' at Met Gala. americanthinker.com Instead of taking a cue from her colleagues and cheating the American people from behind closed doors, the freshman Congresswoman apparently did it under a literal spotlight.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). At the New York Times, a tale of two headlines. americanthinker.com One headline impugns, the other smears…

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Bernie Sanders doesn't even understand the Leftspeak in his own lexicon. americanthinker.com However, when presented with the definitions, he goes conservative.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). China becomes a roach motel for foreign investors. americanthinker.com China goes the pariah state route and refuses to let investors withdraw their money from the country.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Don't go north, young man. americanthinker.com It's not just the U.S. anymore that's getting the short end of illegal immigration.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). 'Helmet inclusivity is important'—or victim culture hits a new low. americanthinker.com The New York Times, running out of elite minority victims who will appeal to its readership, gets creative.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Lyin' James Comey broadens his horizons and officially becomes a 'novelist'. americanthinker.com The disgraced FBI director has always been a whiz with fictional tales, so it was a natural crossover.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Pelosi criticizes Biden over DC crime bill. americanthinker.com When radical leftists collide!

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Thank you, Hillary Clinton! americanthinker.com No, seriously. It's worth remembering how she helped out the conservative movement back in the '90s.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). #TransWomenAreConMen goes viral after Hershey allows a man to take the place of a woman. americanthinker.com A certain political intelligence (take a wild guess what kind) leads to brilliant hashtags and hilarious entrepreneurship.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Trump's 'freedom cities' initiative bright but risky. americanthinker.com Past experience on planned cities isn't always what their planners expected. All the same, Trump is a visionary and that's good.

americanthinker (2023-03-05). When leftists want to scare you about global warming, remind them of this fact. americanthinker.com Wanna know what's more dangerous than people dying from heat?>

americanthinker (2023-03-05). Why is Joe Biden really skipping Charles III's coronation? americanthinker.com There's an official reason, and then there are four unofficial reasons, only one of which rings true.

Andy Kroll (2023-03-05). Make Republicans Great Again? tomdispatch.com In 2015, according to the talking points being floated by former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and her team, she alone heroically removed the Confederate flag that flew on the grounds of the state capitol and so healed racial wounds. She implied as much right after it happened, again at the 2020 Republican National Convention, and in subsequent interviews. This "achievement" remains a critical part of her story about why she aspires to become president. Given the weakness of the South Carolina governorship, Haley doesn't have a lot to show for her time in office or, for…

Ann Brown (2023-03-05). Rock Newman Questions Ron Daniels Of NAARC Over Lineage-Based Reparations: Kamala, Amadou Diallo, And Malcolm X Should Qualify. moguldom.com Dr. Ron Daniels, the founder of the National African American Reparations Commission, has always been very opinionated as to how reparations should be doled out. The NAARC promotes that reparations should be based on race, meaning repair should go to all Black people in the U.S. This puts Daniels and the NAARC at odds with …

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). Drone Attack Targets Government-Held Village Near Key Military Camp In Syria's Hama. southfront.org File image. | Late on March 4, an armed drone dropped munitions at the government-held village of Shathah in the northwestern countryside of Syria's Hama. | Material losses were reported after the attack as several houses in the village were hit by the drone's munitions. However, there were no casualties. | Shathah is located some 11 kilometers to the south of the town of Juring, where a large camp of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is located. Russian forces are usually present at the key camp that provides fire support…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). Iran Denies Smuggling Weapons To Yemen. southfront.org Anti-tank guided missile tubes seized by the United Kingdom Royal Navy sit pierside during inventory at a military facility in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 26, 2023. (Photo by Sgt. Brandon Murphy) | Iran has denied any links to a On Mar…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Was Assassinated In Syria's Deir Ezzor — Reports. southfront.org A photo showing the aftermath of the alleged attack on "Hajj Mahdi" near al-Tabni in Syria's Deir Ezzor. Via Twitte.r | A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was assassinated in the northeastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor on March 4, according to unverified reports by Syrian pro-opposition news sources. | The commander, who was only identified by his nom de guerre "Hajj Mahdi," was allegedly killed along with two of his Iraqi guards when their…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). Israeli, Lebanese Soldiers Clash Along UN Blue Line (Photos, Videos). southfront.org The Blue Line. | On March 5, Lebanese soldiers engaged in a rare brawl with Israeli soldiers who breached the separation line between the two countries. | In a statement, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said that a patrol of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) violated the Blue Line at the village of Aita al-Shaab in south Lebanon by a meter. The Blue Line is the line set by the United Nations for the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from Lebanon in 2000. | A Lebanese unit intervened and forced the Israeli patrol to retrea…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). Kiev Forces Lose More Howitzers To Russian Lancet Drones (Videos). southfront.org ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military continues to hunt down Ukrainian howitzers in the special military operation zone with Lancet loitering munitions. | On March 3 and 4, RT and other Russian news sources released video footage documenting three recent Lancet strikes that targeted a Soviet-made D-30 towed 122 mm howitzer, an American-made M777 towed 155 mm howitzer and Soviet-made 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled 122 mm howitzer. | The ZALA Aero Group, a s…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). U.S. General General Milley Makes Unannounced Visit To Syria. southfront.org Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley addresses U.S. Army Reserve senior leaders at the Iron Mike Conference, April 25, 2016, Fort Bragg, N.C. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | United States Army General Mark Milley made an unannounced visit to an undisclosed base in northeastern Syria on March 4 to assess the mission against ISIS and to review safeguards for American troops against attacks. | During the visit, Milley, who serves as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with the comma…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-05). UK Doubled Number Of Challenger 2 Tanks For Ukraine. southfront.org British soldiers with the Queen's Royal Hussars conduct the Offensive Operations lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 5, 2018. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | The United Kingdom has doubled, from 14 to 28, the number of Challenger 2 main battle tanks it is planning to supply to Ukraine, Kiev's ambassador to the United Kingdom Vadym Prystaiko announced on March 5. | The ambassador revealed that the British decision to increase the numbers of tanks promised to Ukraine was taken during President Volodymyr Z…

Anonymous767 (2023-03-05). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 5, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous767 (2023-03-05). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On March 5, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Mar'ivka with high-precision missiles | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Novoivanovka with high-precision missiles | Russian forces destroyed an AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery warfare radar near Varvarivka with high-precision missiles | Artillery duels continue between the AFU and Russian forces in the area of Kakhovka | Artillery duels between the AFU and Russian forces c…

Anonymous767 (2023-03-05). Military Situation In Syria On March 5, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On March 5, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Latakia region in the past 24 hours | On March 4, US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A Milley made an unexpected visit to a US base in northeast Syria | On March 4, Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar and Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad talked over a phone call, emphasizing the return of diplomatic relations between the two countries to their normal track | On M…

Anonymous767 (2023-03-05). Military Situation In Ukraine On March 5, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces destroyed 2 ammo depots of the AFU near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdiivka with high-precision missiles | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar | Clashe…

Ben Norton (2023-03-05). Ukraine conflict 'Caused by European Love of War, Hegemony,' says Malaysia's Ex-Leader. orinocotribune.com Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, said "the present war between Ukraine and Russia is caused by the Europeans' love of war, of hegemony, of dominance." He warned that this conflict "can be interpreted as the start of the Third World War." | The longest-serving prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, has stated that "the present war between Ukraine and Russia is caused by the Europeans' love of war, of hegemony, of dominance." | Mahathir argued that the conflict "can be interpreted as the start of the Third World War." | Moreover, Western sanctions against Russia have meant "the wo…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-05). Doing Washington's bidding: Australia's treatment of Daniel Duggan. greenleft.org.au Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has agreed to the US' request to extradite former United States marine Daniel Edmund Duggan. Binoy Kampmark looks at the pattern of Canberra jumping to Washington's request.

Brian Berletic (2023-03-05). Bon anniversaire ? Un an déjà … thealtworld.com Brian Berletic, ancien marine reconverti comme pas mal d'autres anciens militaires américains dans la critique militante et bien informée de l'appareil militaro-industriel étasunien, fait ici une remarquable vulgarisation des conséquences humaines, sociales, économiques et géopolitique de la " | Sur le même sujet, voir…

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2023-03-05). China's Important Document entitled "US Hegemony and Its Perils" globalresearch.ca

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2023-03-05). China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis. globalresearch.ca The following document released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 24th 2023 has been in the object of analysis as well a response and rebuttal by the Biden administration. | It should be mentioned that's the publication of this …

Consortium News. (2023-03-05). Assange Belmarsh Tribunal In Sydney. popularresistance.org As the pressure mounts on the Australian government to intervene with the U.S. government, the Assange Belmarsh Tribunal in Sydney on Saturday heard some of Australia's most prominent politicians, lawyers, journalists and whistleblowers testify in defense of imprisoned publisher Julian Assange. | Guests include former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr; Assange lawyer Jennifer Robinson; former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis; Assange's wife Stella Assange; C.I.A. whistleblower John Kiriakou; whistleblower David McBride, as well as journalist Kerry O'Brien, lawyer Bernard Collaery, Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a…

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-05). Gen. Milley Makes Rare Visit to Syria. news.antiwar.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley visited US troops in Syria on Saturday in an effort to justify the continued US war and occupation in the country, marking the first time he traveled to the country while serving as the US's top general. The Syrian government condemned Milley's visit as Damascus …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-05). Netanyahu Slams IAEA Chief for Saying Attacks on Nuclear Facilities are 'Outlawed'. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-05). Two Ukrainian Pilots are in the US to Assess Training for F-16s, Other Aircraft. news.antiwar.com Two Ukrainian pilots are in the US for an assessment to see how long it would take them to learn how to fly F-16 fighter jets or other advanced aircraft, NBC News reported on Saturday. The report said this marks the first time Ukrainian pilots are in the US to have their skills evaluated, signaling …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-05). US Announces $400 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Friday announced a new $400 million weapons package for Ukraine that includes ammunition for the HIMARS rocket systems, artillery rounds, and 25mm ammunition for Bradley Fighting Vehicles. The package is being provided through the presidential drawdown authority, which allows President Biden to arm Ukraine with weapons and ammunition sitting in US …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-05). US Helps Ukrainians Prepare for Potential Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com The US is helping Ukraine prepare for a potential counteroffensive against Russian forces as the Biden administration wants Kyiv to retake more territory in the coming months. According to The New York Times, senior US generals at the headquarters of US Army Europe and Africa in Germany hosted Ukrainian military officials for tabletop war games …

David Moore (2023-03-05). Congressional Leaders Are Embracing Dark Money More Than Ever. truthout.org

David Sirota (2023-03-05). This Is How It's Supposed To Work. levernews.com

Dean Henderson (2023-03-05). The Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families. globalresearch.ca The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco)…

Derek Seidman (2023-03-05). Immigrant Women Workers Are Fighting to Close Disney's Gender Pay Gap. truthout.org Disney World workers in Central Florida are battling with management for a new and improved union contract. In the process, they're also trying to correct a gaping historical injustice. Workers with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 631 say a major pay gap exists at Disney World that leaves workers in traditionally feminized jobs, such as costume-making… |

Doreen Nicoll (2023-03-05). What Happened to Ending Child Poverty in Canada? socialistproject.ca

Dr. Jacques R. Pauwels (2023-03-05). Why America Needs War, The Project of the New American Century (PNAC). globalresearch.ca GR Editor's Note: | This incisive article was written on April 30, 2003 in the immediate wake of the war on Iraq, by renowned historian and political scientist Dr.

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-05). First Child Death Due to Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Compensated. Taiwanese Girl 5-11 Years Old Died After Second Pfizer Jab. Government Awarded $115,000 to Family. globalresearch.ca

DXE (2023-03-05). First-Ever Footage Inside a US Slaughterhouse Gas Chamber Obtained at Smithfield Foods. indybay.org Direct Action Everywhere volunteer investigator Raven Deerbrook has obtained never-before-seen, undercover footage from inside the Marel Butina gas chambers in Smithfield Foods' Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon, California.

DXE (2023-03-05). Activists Call for End of Gas Chambers, Deliver Undercover Pig Slaughter Footage to USDA in Berkeley. indybay.org An investigator journeyed 26 feet underground to hide a camera inside a CA slaughterhouse that kills pigs with CO2 gas.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Comicomment: Toxic neglect. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China secures new, hard-won achievements in development in 2022: report. ecns.cn China stabilized the economy, steadily enhanced development quality, and maintained overall social stability in 2022, securing new and hard-won achievements in development, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China amends legislation law. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, on Sunday morning started to deliberate a draft amendment to the Legislation Law. Wang Chen, vice chairman of the 13th NPC Standing Committee, explained the draft amendment at the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China strengthens environmental protection, pursues green and low-carbon development over 5 years. ecns.cn In cities at and above the prefectural level, air quality was good or excellent on 86.5 percent of the days over the past five years, a 4-percentage-point increase, it said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China to expand domestic demand: report. ecns.cn China will expand domestic demand this year, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Ethnic minorities, females playing key roles on aircraft carrier. ecns.cn Lieutenant Commander Zhu Yuemeng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and political instructor on the CNS Liaoning, meets the press at the delegates' passage interviews during the ongoing two sessions in Beijing on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China to better use AI to serve socio-economic development: minister. ecns.cn China will better apply artificial intelligence (AI) to serve the socio-economic development, Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang said Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China will have 2.9 mln 5G base stations by end of 2023: minister. ecns.cn China will have built over 2.9 million 5G base stations by the end of 2023, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong said Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Government to speed up work on 5G and 6G. ecns.cn China will accelerate the construction and application of 5G technology, and promote the research and development of 6G, said Jin Zhuanglong, minister of industry and information technology.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China's PM2.5 density slashed 57 pct in decade: minister. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — China's PM2.5 density, a key indicator of air pollution, fell 57 percent during the past 10 years, said Huang Runqiu, minister of ecology and environment, on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). UN chief welcomes agreement on text of UN ocean treaty. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the finalization of a text of the United Nations (UN) Ocean Treaty to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdictions, his spokesman said Saturday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' dominates 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards. ecns.cn The Asian-led multiverse adventure "Everything Everywhere All at Once" dominated the 38th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday by taking home a record-breaking seven trophies."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China proposes amendment to improve legislative system. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, on Sunday morning started to deliberate a draft amendment to the Legislation Law.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). 'Diver director' to share concerns. ecns.cn "I hope that the partner assistance model can be expanded so that we can narrow the gap with developed eastern regions and promote the common prosperity of the Three Gorges Reservoir area."

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Global biodiversity framework a milestone, COP15 head says. ecns.cn The global biodiversity framework adopted at COP15 United Nations biodiversity conference late last year and its supporting policies are of milestone significance for the world, said COP15 President Huang Runqiu.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Human-nature coexistence a feature of China's modernization, says minister. ecns.cn Huang Runqiu, Chinese minister of ecology and environment, has said that one of the features of China's modernization is the coexistence between humans and nature.Huang added that, through these attempts, China has achieved a win-win situation of ecological, environmental, social and economic benefits."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe sun sets at the Wuyi Mountains National Park, in southeast China's Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Office explosion kills 3 in Bangladeshi capital. ecns.cn At least three people were killed after a company office exploded in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Building strong synergy, China advances new modernization drive with confidence. ecns.cn This is a vivid practice of the whole-process people's democracy in China, which has been underscored as an essential requirement of Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Cyberattacks a growing security risk for China. ecns.cn Zhou Hongyi, a member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and founder of cybersecurity company 360 Security Group, said cyberattacks launched by hackers backed by foreign governments have become the biggest threat to China's cybersecurity.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China's past 5 years truly momentous, remarkable. ecns.cn The past five years for China have been truly momentous and remarkable as the country has met numerous tests and made major achievements in economic and social development, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). (W. E. Talk) Without ethics, will technology backfire on humanity?>. ecns.cn How can ethics in science and technology be governed effectively? If ethics is left alone, will science and technology backfire on humanity?

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). China has over 1,500 green hotels. ecns.cn According to a report released by the China Hospitality Association, there are currently over 1,500 green hotels in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Both table, wine grapes appear 11,000 yrs ago: study. ecns.cn A joint study conducted by 89 Chinese and overseas scientists has proved that domestication of different wild grape ecotypes occurred concurrently about 11,000 years ago in Western Asia and the Caucasus, which yielded table and wine grapevines.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Ministers interviewed after opening meeting of first session of 14th NPC. ecns.cn Ministers gave interviews after the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Press conference held during 1st session of 14th CPPCC National Committee. ecns.cn Heads of the central committees of the non-Communist political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce attend a press conference during the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing…

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Cambodia welcomes 1st Chinese flight, tourists to Siem Reap. ecns.cn Cambodia has welcomed the resumption of China Eastern Airlines flights to its Siem Reap cultural province, the country's Ministry of Tourism said in a press statement on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-05). Hong Kong plays people-to-people bonding role in BRI: Leung Chun-ying. ecns.cn Hong Kong can play an important people-to-people bonding role in the Belt and Road Initiative, said Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the 13th CPPCC National Committee.

Editor (2023-03-05). Life Without Parole Prisoners Reignite Movement to End Mass Incarceration. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-05). Minneapolis Teachers Union, Cops Battle Over Student Recruitment. scheerpost.com By Marjaan Sirdar / Unicorn Riot Minneapolis, MN — A Minneapolis Public Schools teacher talked to Unicorn Riot about the Minneapolis Police Department's (MPD) newly created PEACE Recruitment Program and the teachers union's recent decision to oppose it. "The police are desperate now and they're coming for our kids." Minneapolis Public School Teacher and Union …

Editor (2023-03-05). Woman Arrested in South Carolina for Allegedly Taking Abortion Pills in 2021. scheerpost.com

F. William Engdahl (2023-03-05). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.

Fight Back (2023-03-05). Chicago: Police District Council elections outcome a historic win in fight to stop police crimes. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from Executive Director Frank Chapman of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, on the results of the Police District Council elections in Chicago. | On the 28th of February, for the first time in the history of this country, the people of Chicago elected Police District Councils in 22 police districts to serve as community representatives with the power to hold police accountable for what they do and don't do. | We have been fighting for years to create the democratic option to say who polices our communities and how they ar…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). Food stamp benefits cut for more than 30 million low-income Americans. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – On Wednesday, March 1, food stamp benefits were cut for more than 30 million low-income Americans. The average loss will be about one-third of the monthly benefits. Hardest hit would be many seniors getting food stamps, who would lose more than 90% of their monthly benefit. | The cuts in food stamps benefits are part of the larger package of cuts to programs that were started during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Those programs – including expanded unemployment benefits to include the self-employed and gig workers, expanding those who qualify for Medicaid (health insurance for low income individuals a…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). MN Cuba car caravan demands 'Hey Biden, here's the gist – take Cuba off the terrorism list!'. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – February 26, the Solidarity Committee on the Americas (SCOTA) and MN Cuba Committee (MNCC) rounded out the month on the theme of "Show Love for Cuba," with their monthly Cuba caravan. The crowd gathered at the South High School parking lot to rally together, demanding the U.S. Government take Cuba off the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism list (SSOT). | The rally opened with Jerris Heckler, member of SCOTA, explaining that during this month, "We had a lot of activities which highlighted the need to remove Cuba from the SSOT. We hosted a Coffee Hour featuring Cuban diplomats, they talked about all…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). New Orleans rallies to support ICE detainees on hunger strike. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA — On March 3 dozens of protesters gathered in front of the downtown New Orleans Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office to express solidarity with 300 ICE detainees at Lasalle Detention Center. The immigrants began a hunger strike on Monday, February 27, and the Detention Watch Network broke the news Thursday evening. Protesters united behind the strikers' demands for their immediate release, transparency from ICE about their court cases, and access to basic hygiene necessities. | The emergency action saw progressive people from multiple organizations mobilize on less than a d…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). Palestine solidarity movement speaks out at MN State Board of Investment meeting. fightbacknews.org St. Paul, MN – On March 2, the Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) which includes Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, State Auditor Blaha and Secretary of State Simon, met for the first time this year at the state capitol. They meet quarterly to monitor the investments of Minnesota public employees. At the meeting members of the Palestine solidarity movement spoke out. | One of the speakers was Brandon Schorsch, an anti-Zionist Jew and activist with the Anti-War Committee, who stated, "So today, building on our testimony from last August, we bring a list of well over a dozen companies that the SBI is…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). Denver FRSO marks one year of imperialist war in Ukraine with educational teach-in. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On February 25, Freedom Road Socialist Organization in Denver held a teach-in to mark the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the Hooked on Colfax coffee shop in downtown Denver. | Organizers talked about imperialism from the perspective of the U.S. as a waning global imperialist power and Russia as an emerging imperialist power. They applied these outlooks to the history of post-Soviet Ukraine, referring to economic shock therapy in the 1990s and subsequent U.S. intervention in the region. | Finally, the panelists offered what people in the United States can do to resist U.S…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). March on DC to say no to U.S. war in Ukraine. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) joins forces nationally to call for a protest on Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at the White House, Washington, D.C., coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the criminal U.S. invasion of Iraq. | Join us to say: | ‚Ä¢ Peace in Ukraine | ‚Ä¢ Abolish NATO — End U.S. militarism & sanctions on Syria, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iran and many other nations | ‚Ä¢ Fund people's needs, not the war machine! | ‚Ä¢ No war with China! | ‚Ä¢ End…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). New York condemns the many crimes of the NYPD 79th Precinct. fightbacknews.org New York, NY – On March 4, a dozen activists rallied across from the 79th New York Police Department Precinct building in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn to condemn the harassment and mistreatment of the Bed-Stuy community at the hands of the precinct cops. The protest also marked the launch of the New York Community Action Project's (NYCAP) campaign to fire abusive cops across the city. | The rally began with the emcee welcoming everyone who had come out and leading the crowd in energetically chanting, "The violence needs to stop! Fire bad cops!" | Speaking on the racist and criminal behavior of the NYPD across…

Fight Back (2023-03-05). UT Arlington meeting with administration over menstrual products concerns. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – The Progressive Student Union (PSU) presented a set of demands to the interim Vice President of Student Affairs Teresa Madden, on February 24. The group was successful in securing agreement on the first three demands but was unable to get a commitment on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs currently under threat. | The demands presented to Madden were the result of months of research, collaboration and consultation with other student organizations and community groups. They are as follows: | 1. All buildings will have menstrual healthcare product dispensers, with quality menstrual…

Fyodor Lukyanov (2023-03-05). Globalization and Russia-Africa Relations. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-05). Gracias a Dios: The People's Church in Nicaragua. libya360.wordpress.com Becca Renk Nicaragua remains a profoundly spiritual country with thriving religious communities, but they are not the religious communities that the traditional church would like to see. "We are not typical Catholics," explains Yamil Ríos of the Saint Paul the Apostle Christian Base Community in Managua. "Because we don't have a priest here, thanks be…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-05). Guatemala: Are We Headed Toward the Violent Darkness of the Past? libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná Mam woman. Community meeting In Guatemala and Peru, countries where the neoliberal system depredates every collective right as well as every defender of rights and journalists, in the name of democracy and development, the question resounds: Are we heading towards the dark dictatorial times of the last century? Not necessarily. We are not…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-05). Ukraine: Erdoƒüan Does Not Want to Lose the Status of a Mediator. libya360.wordpress.com Alexandr Svaranc Any conflict and fighting will eventually end in peace, on conditions which will depend on the outcome and the balance of forces on the battlefield. From the very beginning of the Russian SMO in Ukraine, Turkey began to assume the role of an active mediator in the peaceful settlement of the conflict, the…

Juan Cole (2023-03-05). 250,000 Israelis Rally against Netanyahu, Warn of Dictatorship and 'No Liberty in an Occupation State'. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — WAFA reports that on Saturday evening some 250,000 Israelis are estimated to have come out in numerous cities to protest plans of the government of Binyamin Netanyahu to gut the judiciary. It is the ninth week in a row that rallies have been held, and they appear to be growing …

Katheryn Houghton (2023-03-05). Montana Schools Struggle With Lead in Water While Awaiting Federal Relief. truthout.org Philipsburg, Montana — On a recent day in this 19th-century mining town turned tourist hot spot, students made their way into the Granite High School lobby and past a new filtered water bottle fill station. Water samples taken from the drinking fountain the station replaced had a lead concentration of 10 parts per billion — twice Montana's legal limit for schools of 5 parts per billion for the… |

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-05). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 5, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-05). Neo-Nazi Terrorists Invade Russia, Kill Civilians. globalresearch.ca

kzorinoco (2023-03-05). Caracas Events Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Hugo Chávez's Passing. orinocotribune.com This week, several activities will be held in Caracas to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of Commander Hugo Chávez. | On Saturday, a seminar promoted by the International Anti-Imperialist Platform, led by the Venezuelan Ambassador to Cuba, the eldest brother of Hugo Chávez, Adán Chávez, is scheduled to take place. | Several activities are also planned for Sunday to kick off the memorable day held as a tribute to the revolutionarie…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-05). Justice For Keita O'Neil! SF DA Jenkin Fronting For POA & Developers In Dropping Charges. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-05). Will More Sanctions on China Also Backfire? sonar21.com The United States has been on a collision course with China for more than two years thanks to Joe Biden. One symptom of the fraying relationship is the repeated threat…

Liberation Staff (2023-03-05). Far-right Texas judge poised to ban abortion bill nationwide. liberationnews.org A notoriously conservative federal judge in Texas has the opportunity this month to ban access to the abortion pill nationwide, potentially affecting millions of women and other people seeking abortion care.

Luis Chirino (2023-03-05). Cigar lovers flocked to the International Habano Cigar Festival. america.cgtn.com Cigar lovers gathered in Havana after a three-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic to enjoy the 23rd International Habano Cigar Festival. The event included visits to famous tobacco leaf plantations, cigar-rolling factories, Habano cigar events and other activities.

Maddie Dery (2023-03-05). Far-right Texas judge poised to ban abortion pill nationwide. liberationnews.org A notoriously conservative federal judge in Texas has the opportunity this month to ban access to the abortion pill nationwide, potentially affecting millions of women and other people seeking abortion care.

Manlio Dinucci (2023-03-05). Wars: The Cancelled History. globalresearch.ca

Maurizio Guerrero (2023-03-05). A Pennsylvania Hospital Is Attempting to Deport an Undocumented Woman in a Coma. truthout.org This story was originally published by Prism. After medical personnel induced an undocumented woman into a coma, administrators in a hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are trying to deport her to the Dominican Republic, despite the risks to her life and her husband's opposition. The hospital is pushing through its decision, known as medical deportation, even though it is technically illegal… |

Medea Benjamin (2023-03-05). Why Biden Snubbed China's Ukraine Peace Plan. globalresearch.ca

mforinoco (2023-03-05). Political Repression Under Peruvian Coup Regime. orinocotribune.com By Clau O'Brien Moscoso — Mar 1, 2023 | The people of Peru continue to protest the coup which ousted President Pedro Castillo Terrones. Clau O'Brien Moscoso reports from Peru. | National Strike, Day 52 | As the coup against President Pedro Castillo continues into its third month, the political repression on the ground has been severe and growing. From a single mother who fundraised approximately 2000 soles (roughly under $500) to buy food, medicine, and other necessities for protesters coming to Lima from provincial regions, to community leaders from the FREDEPA (Front for the Defense of the People of Ayacu…

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-05). Who will pay the Price for the Killing of the Palestinian Aid Worker in Huwara? juancole.com Motasem A Dalloul abujomaaGaza ( Middle East Monitor ) — On Wednesday afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli people saying: "A short time ago, we apprehended the three terrorists who were responsible for the murder of Elan Ganeles." He bragged about the quick detention of the three Palestinian men for allegedly …

news.un (2023-03-05). Changing lives in The Gambia: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog. news.un.org Seraphine Wakana, the UN Resident Coordinator in The Gambia, is coming to the end of her mandate. In this blog, she reflects on her experience over the last five years, which have seen the country emerge from a long period of authoritarian rule.

news.un (2023-03-05). Ground-breaking exhibit on slavery gives new generation 'hope for humanity'. news.un.org A grain of rice, a golden collar, and a three-metre-long heavy wooden brace to trap ankles and necks shape part of a unique, interactive exhibit on slavery that just opened at UN Headquarters.

news.un (2023-03-05). UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. news.un.org Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a "breakthrough" after nearly two decades of talks.

news.un (2023-03-05). No more excuses; Guterres calls for 'revolution of support' to aid world's least developed countries. news.un.org World leaders are gathered in Doha, Qatar, for a major UN conference seeking to accelerate sustainable development where international assistance is most needed to unlock the full potential of the world's most vulnerable countries and help put them on the path towards prosperity.

Ociel Ali Lopez (2023-03-05). Ecuador: Between Corruption Scandals and Washington's Hand, Possible Scenarios for Lasso. orinocotribune.com By Ociel Alí López — Feb 28, 2023 | The electoral results of the sectional elections in Ecuador, held on February 5, are still generating an impact. President Guillermo Lasso's government has ended up so weakened that there are clear concerns that he will not make it to the end of his term, constitutionally scheduled to end in 2025. | This weekend, the powerful indigenous movement, accustomed to putting rulers on the ropes and, in many cases, overthrowing them, has declared a break with the dialogue tables it had with Lasso's administration and demanded his resignation. | To add to the tension, on Sunday, th…

OtherWords (2023-03-05). All Communities Must Speak Out Against bigotry toward Jews. juancole.com As far-right violence against Jewish people rises, the Jewish idea of an "eruv" can teach us all to enlarge our humanity. By Svante Myrick | ( Otherwords.org ) — Jewish communities across the country have been targeted with violence or harassment as anti-semitic hate crimes reach record levels. In late January, a man tossed …

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-03-05). As Truth Declines So Do We All. thealtworld.com Dear Readers: It is March and time for my quarterly request for your donations to this website. As you know, you get no official narratives here. You only get the truth both in reporting and in analysis, or as close as I can get to the truth. | This is not an easy task. So much information is not reported, reported wrongly, or suppressed. I have walked you through: the true story of World War II, the 9/11 hoax and its many consequences, the weapons of mass destruction hoax, the bin Laden hoax, the hoaxes used to overthrow Libya and attempted overthrow of Syria, the Covid and mRNA "vaccine" hoax, the Maidan Revolu…

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-03-05). The Kremlin Still Has Not Committed the Russian Army to the Ukrainian Conflict. thealtworld.com A large US/NATO trained and equipped Ukrainian army is being slowly defeated by a private Russian military company and Donbass militias. From the beginning the process has been one of slow village by village slug-fest. The question I continually raise is why does the Kremlin proceed in this way when the main result is to give the US/NATO time to get involved and to supply increasingly more effective and longer range weapons to Ukraine, thus both widening the war and causing higher Russian casualties. From a military standpoint, the Kremlin's policy is nonsensical. | One consequence is that some are now theorizing…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-05). Daily Round-up | UN Report: 700,000 Afghans have lost jobs since Taliban takeover. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the jobs crisis in Afghanistan, the US imposing sanctions on firms doing business with Iran, and athletes calling for peace as Russia makes its way back to sporting competitions…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-05). UN Report: 700,000 Afghans have lost jobs since Taliban takeover. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode of the Daily Roundup we take a look at the massive strike action by public sector workers in the UK, the Philippines allowing the US to set up more bases, Israel conducting air strikes on Gaza, and updates on the ongoing protests in Peru.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-05). Why are the Congolese in DRC protesting Macron? peoplesdispatch.org Kambale Musavuli of the Centre for Research on the Congo explains why the Congolese are protesting French president Macron's visit and the role of France in the country and the larger region.

Peter Koenig (2023-03-05). Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Is This An Act of Terror? globalresearch.ca "We are living through the most painful days in our history. Two powerful earthquakes, …have caused large-scale damage in 10 provinces. Around 13.5 million of our people have been affected." says President Erdogan…

Prabir Purkayastha (2023-03-05). Biggest threat from Ukraine War: Last nuclear agreement suspended. peoplesdispatch.org Earlier, the United States walked out of the two other arms control treaties, the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty in 2002 and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019. Capping the number of launchers and warheads, coupled with the ABM Treaty, meant both countries would refrain from building missile shields and reduce warheads. | The ABM Treaty was a counterpart to SALT or the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty—they were negotiated together, while START and New START are the latter's successors. ABM was the first arms control treaty the United States jettisoned after the fall of the So…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-05). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

Prof Rodrigue Tremblay (2023-03-05). Is the U.S. Biden Administration Behind the Blowing Up of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 Pipelines Between Russia and Western Europe? globalresearch.ca Soon after the explosion of September 26, 2022, some American media surprisingly called the sabotaging of pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 a wartime "mystery". Even alleged that Russia could have blown up its own pipelines for some foggy reasons.

Rick Thomas (2023-03-05). Davos 2023: Fragmenting the World. globalresearch.ca

Robert J. Burrowes (2023-03-05). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-05). Sasha Latypova Interview — How Pfizer & The Department Of Defense Defrauded The Public. thelastamericanvagabond.com It has been shown that the mRNA gene-based Covid injections cause serious harm. Pathologist Prof. Arne Burkhardt and his team in Germany have provided evidence from studies on the autopsy materials of patients who died shortly after vaccination, which shows that mRNA vaccines do not stay at the injection site but instead travel throughout the

Scott Ritter (2023-03-05). Video: Ukraine, Russia, NATO and Nord Stream: Mike Adams interviews Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter — also a former United States Marine Corps officer — joins Mike Adams in a far-reaching interview that covers Ukraine, Russia, NATO and Nord Stream. | Ritter is of course heavily censored on mainstream platforms …

Staff (2023-03-05). 📨 Modo Avión: Los marcianos llegaron ya (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hola, hola, pueblo de Cuba y del mundo. Esta semana ha estado bien cargadita y tenemos de todo, pero les daremos las cosas pasito a pasito, porque no queremos atiborrarlos de información. En el anterior Modo Avión bromeamos con los ovnis y parece que en el espacio se lee Cubadebate. Pero no se asusten que fue falsa alarma. No nos van a abducir.

Staff (2023-03-05). Diez marzos después: Chávez junto a Fidel despertándonos sonrisas (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Fidel pensó en las veces que Chávez bromeó con él diciéndole que cuando concluyeran su misión, lo invitaría a pasear por el río Arauca, que le hacía recordar el descanso que nunca tuvo. Hoy andan juntos, allá, aquí, despertándonos sonrisas, salvando revoluciones.

Staff (2023-03-05). La Tira de los Lectores: Mujeres que inspiran. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada a las mujeres que inspiran y nos dan fortaleza para echarle ganas a la vida cada día. Recuerde que puede comunicarse con nuestro equipo a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.

Staff (2023-03-05). Bayamo y Habana del Este empatan en Pequeñas Ligas del Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Las selecciones de Bayamo y Habana del Este dividieron este sábado en el terreno Manuel Alarcón, de esta Ciudad Monumento, y tendrán que decidir este domingo el campeón de las Pequeñas Ligas del Béisbol en Cuba. Estos equipos volverán a enfrentarse y el ganador asegurará su boleto para la Serie Mundial de las Pequeñas Ligas 2023.

Staff (2023-03-05). Bolsonaro intentó ingresar a Brasil joyas sin declarar por un valor de casi tres millones de euros. cubadebate.cu El expresidente brasileño Jair Bolsonaro trató de ingresar a Brasil joyas regaladas por Arabia Saudita por un valor de 16.5 millones de reales (casi 3 millones de euros) sin haberlas declarado previamente y sin pagar los impuestos correspondientes. Lo informó la prensa brasileña en las últimas horas.

Staff (2023-03-05). Regresa al escenario con tres estrenos el Ballet Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), bajo la dirección de la primera bailarina Viengsay Valdés, regresará a la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional con el estreno de tres obras. La institución cultural anunció en su perfil institucional de Facebook que las funciones están previstas para los próximos días del 17 al 19 y del 23 al 26 de este mes.

Staff (2023-03-05). Salón de Turismo Mahana Lyon, en Francia, acoge a Cuba como invitada de honor. cubadebate.cu Cuba ha sido el foco de atención en el Salón de Turismo Mahana Lyon, que abrió sus puertas este viernes en Francia. Como invitada de honor, la nación caribeña fue destacada por su mezcla de sabores, ritmos y sensaciones, y también por sus ciudades pintorescas, como La Habana, Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos y Trinidad, verdaderos museos al aire libre.

Staff (2023-03-05). Abierta convocatoria al evento Enlaces 2023, I Simposio sobre transformación digital. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-05). Autoridades cubanas informan sobre incidente de una aeronave de Southwest en aeropuerto José Martí. cubadebate.cu La Corporación de la Aviación Cubana S.A. (CACSA) informó hace unas horas en sus canales oficiales, sobre un incidente en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí ocurrido en la aeronave del tipo Boeing 737 de la línea aérea Southwest (SWA 3923).

Staff (2023-03-05). Bolsonaro es el responsable del 52 por ciento de las muertes maternas en Brasil, según investigación. cubadebate.cu Si bien las causas clásicas de muerte materna continúan ocurriendo en Brasil, el país aún investiga las víctimas mortales del Covid en 2021, año en que la enfermedad por sí sola fue responsable del 52% de las muertes de mujeres embarazadas y puérperas (1.524 de un total de 2941).

Staff (2023-03-05). Caracas se moviliza para homenajear a Hugo Chávez. cubadebate.cu El pueblo venezolano se moviliza este domingo en Caracas para rendir tributo al líder de la Revolución Bolivariana, Hugo Chávez, al cumplirse diez años de su partida física. El Gobierno venezolano dispuso de varios puntos en la ciudad de Caracas, desde donde los ciudadanos podrán movilizarse.

Staff (2023-03-05). Conozca mejor a los integrantes de #elCubaClásico: Yariel, Roennis y Viera. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ya está en tiempo de Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Te seguimos presentando cada día a varios de los 30 integrantes de nuestra selección nacional. El Cuba al Clásico es el equipo de todos.

Staff (2023-03-05). Delegación cubana sostiene numerosos encuentros en Conferencia de Doha. cubadebate.cu Malmierca se reunió con el director general de la Organización Internacional para Migraciones, Antonio Vitorino, con quien dialogó sobre el apoyo a la presidencia pro tempore de la isla en el Grupo de los 77 +China, en temas como cambio climático, ciencia, tecnología e innovación y los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible.

Staff (2023-03-05). Derrota a 62 horas del Clásico, pero con varias noticias buenas. cubadebate.cu La derrota no se quita de arriba el estigma de preocupación, dudas y convencimiento a medias, por noticias alentadoras o buenas que dejaron algunos peloteros. Fue por la mínima 5-4 en ocho entradas ante los Monkies de Rakuten, de Taipei de China, en lo que constituyó el penúltimo ensayo real antes de iniciar en 62 horas el V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol.

Staff (2023-03-05). Dina Boluarte será interrogada el martes por la fiscalía peruana. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de Perú, Dina Boluarte, será interrogada el próximo martes en persona por la fiscalía, en el marco de la investigación para determinar su responsabilidad en las muertes ocurridas en las protestas contra su gobierno, informó el domingo la defensa de la mandataria.

Staff (2023-03-05). Mbappé se convirtió en el máximo goleador en la historia del París Saint-Germain. cubadebate.cu Kylian Mbappé se convirtió en el máximo goleador en la historia del París Saint-Germain, al marcar en los descuentos del partido que el conjunto capitalino ganó el sábado 4-2 al Nantes en la liga francesa. Al aportar el sexto y último gol del cotejo, Mbappé llegó a 201 dianas con el PSG y superó el récord del uruguayo Edinson Cavani.

Staff (2023-03-05). ONU logra histórico acuerdo de alta mar luego de varios años de negociaciones. cubadebate.cu El tratado de alta mar, firmado este 5 de marzo, pretende convertir el 30% de los mares en zonas protegidas para el año 2030 para salvaguardar y recuperar la naturaleza marina. Estas nuevas zonas protegidas limitarán la pesca, las rutas marítimas y las actividades de exploración.

Staff (2023-03-05). Reaparece Andy Granda: Bronce en Tashkent cinco meses después de su título mundial. cubadebate.cu El titular mundial Andy Granda (+100 kg) volvió a los tatamis cinco meses después de su corona universal y le dio a Cuba su segunda medalla de bronce en el Grand Slam de Tashkent. En el torneo que cerró este domingo hoy también concursaron por la Mayor de Las Antillas Iván Silva (90 kg), Liester Cardona (100 kg) y Omar Cruz (+100 kg), pero no lograron avances.

Staff (2023-03-05). Rindió Raúl homenaje a Chávez. cubadebate.cu Poco después del breve repaso de la historia, el General de Ejército y los demás integrantes de la delegación se adentraron en el mausoleo donde reposan los restos de Chávez. Una rosa blanca depositó allí Raúl, símbolo de la hermandad que nos une con la Patria de Bolívar; una rosa blanca colocó también cada acompañante.

Staff (2023-03-05). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este sábado 5 de marzo. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este domingo 5 de marzo en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-05). Unión Eléctrica pronostica déficit de 150 MW en horario pico. cubadebate.cu Este sábado se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad desde las 18: 25 horas hasta las 19: 35 horas (01: 10 horas). La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 160 MW a las 18: 50 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico.

Staff (2023-03-05). Colombia's Satena Airline Resumes Commercial Flights Between Bogotá and Caracas. orinocotribune.com On Friday, March 3, more than 40 passengers arrived at the Simón Bolívar de Maiquetía International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, on an EMB145 aircraft belonging to the Colombian airline Satena. This was Satena's first commercial flight from Bogotá to Caracas in over five years. There was a short service disruption that, according to Colombian sources, was caused by aircraft deficiencies despite some analyst speculations that US sanctions were also part of the inconvenience. | Satena will have flights on this route twice a week. On Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 a.m., flights will depart from Bogotá to Caracas, ret…

Staff (2023-03-05). Iran Discovers World's 2nd-Largest Lithium Deposit. orinocotribune.com Iran's lithium deposits are estimated at 8.5 million metric tons, which would make Iran the holder of the world's second-largest lithium reserves, after Chile. | The Islamic Republic of Iran has discovered one of the world's largest lithium deposits, according to a report published by Press TV on February 27. | According to a senior official of the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade (MIMT), the lithium deposits could contain some 8.5 million metric tons (MT) ready for extraction, which would make it one of the largest global discoveries. | Currently, Chile is the second greatest producer of lithium i…

Staff (2023-03-05). Latin America's Plan Against Inflation 'a New Scenario of Regional Integration'. orinocotribune.com Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Cuba are leading a project to contain and reduce inflation in Latin America. According to experts consulted by Sputnik, the plan is viable and could lead to the region's economic diversification. | According to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the plan consists of the commercial exchange of food imports and exports, as well as other goods, to reduce the consequences of economic problems in the region. | Producers, distributors and merchants will be invited to participate in the agreement. According to the most recent data, inflation is reported at 5.63% in Bra…

Staff (2023-03-05). World Meeting on the Validity of Hugo Chávez's Bolivarian Thought Begins in Caracas. orinocotribune.com On Friday, March 3, the World Meeting for the Validity of Commander Hugo Chávez's Bolivarian Thought in the 21st century began to commemorate 10 years since Chávez's death. Over 140 international guests from 55 countries and several national intellectuals and writers are attending. From the José Félix Ribas room of the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, a series of conversations were held aimed at extolling Hugo Chávez's historical legacy in the consolidation of socialist Venezuela and his vision of a new multicentric and multipolar world. | Among the invited intellectuals present at the event are Atilio Botón fr…

Stephen Gibbs (2023-03-05). Venezuela marks ten years since Hugo Chávez's death. america.cgtn.com Venezuela is marking the 10th anniversary of the death of its former President Hugo Chávez on March 5. The socialist leader, who was 58 when he died of cancer, remains a consequential, and polarizing, figure in his country.

Stephen Langford (2023-03-05). End police harassment and support freedom of speech. greenleft.org.au Stephen Langford recounts the brutality and isolation of Goulburn Street lock-up after being recently arrested for breaching impossible bail conditions.

Taru Taylor (2023-03-05). We Must Overturn SCOTUS Decisions That Effectively Deny Rights to Black People. truthout.org The 2020 protests against police brutality after the death of George Floyd were the biggest in United States history. Not since the 1960s assassinations of the Kennedy brothers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. has our nation, and indeed the world, witnessed a more significant martyrdom. Many scoff at the notion of Floyd as martyr. Floyd was no statesman nor great moral leader. |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-05). Parlamento ecuatoriano recomienda juicio político a Lasso. telesurtv.net La Comisión investigó sobre la existencia de una red de corrupción alrededor de las empresas públicas y nexos con la mafia albanesa, en el marco del caso "El Gran Padrino", denominado luego como "Encuentro".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-05). Llaman a guatemaltecos a buscar nuevo proyecto de país. telesurtv.net Según el movimiento popular "en la actual situación de deterioro del país en todos los órdenes, reitera que estamos en una dictadura".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-05). ONU denuncia que armas de EE.UU. llegan a Haití de contrabando. telesurtv.net Se trafican armas de fuego y municiones cada vez más sofisticadas y de alto calibre, en medio de una situación de seguridad sin precedentes y que se deteriora rápidamente.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-05). Seis países europeos piden a Israel detener colonización. telesurtv.net El inicio de año ha sido especialmente letal contra los territorios palestinos ocupados por parte de Israel, con varias matanzas e incursiones mortales en distintas ciudades como Nablus.

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2023-03-05). Asciende a 45.968 número de fallecidos por sismos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Según estos datos ofrecidos por el ministro del Interior Suleyman Soylu , en la cifra se incluyen 4267 refugiados sirios en la nación turca.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-05). Periodistas en Guatemala protestan contra la censura. telesurtv.net Periodistas en Guatemala repudian la persecución contra varios comunicadores que han denunciado la corrupción y el saqueo en el Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-05). Grossi condena cualquier ataque a plantas nucleares iraníes. telesurtv.net Grossi aseguró haber tenido "conversaciones constructivas" que podrían allanar el camino para retomar las negociaciones para reactivar el acuerdo nuclear de 2015.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-05). Presidente Luis Arce destaca obras del comandante Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Arce, quien se encuentra en Caracas para rendir homenaje al presidente Chávez a diez años de su partida física, lamentó que Estados Unidos (EE.UU) continúe con la agresión a Venezuela.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-05). Explosión en siderúrgica de Bangladés provoca al menos seis fallecidos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades temen que el balance de víctimas mortales pueda aumentar en las próximas horas debido a la gravedad de algunos heridos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-05). Cantautores venezolanos rinden homenaje al comandante Chávez. telesurtv.net Asisten el presidente Nicolás Maduro y delegados del Encuentro Mundial por la Vigencia del Pensamiento Bolivariano del Comandante Chávez en el Siglo XXI.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-05). Destacan pensamiento y acción descolonizadores de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Prosigue en Venezuela el Encuentro Mundial por la Vigencia del Pensamiento Bolivariano del Líder Revolucionario, en ocasión del décimo aniversario de partida física de Chávez.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-05). Israelíes rechazan reforma judicial por novena semana consecutiva. telesurtv.net Policías emplearon caballos y cañones de agua para dispersar a manifestantes que intentaron cortar el tráfico en Tel Aviv.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-05). Militares peruanos atacan a manifestantes en Lima y Puno. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de derechos humanos instaron al Gobierno peruano a dar garantías para ejercer el derecho a la protesta pacífica.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-05). Chile mantiene emergencia en regiones con incendios forestales. telesurtv.net El Gobierno chileno decidió prolongar por 30 días el Estado de Excepción en las zonas afectadas por los incendios forestales.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-05). Unicef convoca al mundo a solidarizarse con jóvenes haitianos. telesurtv.net Se hizo un llamamiento internacional a favor de los jóvenes residentes en Puerto Príncipe y Artibonite quienes "sufren actualmente una violencia sin nombre".

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-05). Aumenta a siete los fallecidos en un ataque armado en Honduras. telesurtv.net Los cuerpos de las víctimas fueron descubiertos por agentes policiales luego de que vecinos alertaran a las fuerzas del orden.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-05). Casi 1.000 migrantes parten del sur de México hacia EE.UU. telesurtv.net El nuevo grupo de ciudadanos espera sumarse en las próximas horas a otro grupo de migrantes que partieron de Tapachula el pasado 28 febrero.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-05). Presidente Arce llega a Venezuela para homenajear a Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado de Bolivia indicó que uno de los legados más importantes de Hugo Chávez es la integración y unidad regional.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-05). Pueblo venezolano rendirá tributo a Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Presidentes y líderes sociales latinoamericanos participarán en los homenajes a Hugo Chávez al cumplirse diez años de su partida física.

Tristan Ahtone (2023-03-05). Indigenous Activists Escalate Protests Against Wind Farm in Norway. truthout.org This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. Indigenous Sámi activists intensified their protests against an illegal wind farm on Thursday, blocking the entrances of several Norwegian ministries. Led by Sámi youth, protesters are demanding the removal of a wind farm built in Sápmi, the traditional territory of the Sámi… |

unitedEditor (2023-03-05). Speech of the President of Azerbaijan in the Non-Aligned Movement Summit. uwidata.com On March 2, the Summit-level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19 convened in Baku. The following representatives of state attended: Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Aymen Benabderrahmane, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Republic of Kenya Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, Vice President of Tanzania Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice-President of …

unitedEditor (2023-03-05). The topic of earthquake in the history of cinema. uwidata.com Earthquakes are a reality of Türkiye, the world and nature, and unfortunately we, the Turkish people have to face this reality very often. While the devastating and painful consequences of the February 6 earthquakes centered in Kahramanmara≈ü are still very fresh, while it is still unknown whether the debris removal works and if it will …

Vanessa Beeley (2023-03-05). Sadistic sanctions on Syria must be lifted NOW! — Schiller Institute panel. thealtworld.com SPEAKERS: | Helga Zepp-LaRouche, founder of the Schiller Institute and Chair of Bàºrgerrechtsbewegung Solidarità§t (BàºSo) | Col. (Ret.) Richard Black, former head of the US Army Criminal Law Division at the Pentagon; former Virginia State Senator | Vanessa Beeley, British activist and writer, expert on Syria | Marwa Osman, needs no introduction. One of the best known Resistance voices from Lebanon. | The West, with all its supposed "values," is refusing to lift the harsh economic sanctions against Syria. That means that very, very limited aid is reaching the earthquake victims in Syria. Most attem…

WSWS (2023-03-05). UK unions call off National Health Service strikes to enter sell-out negotiations. wsws.org NHS workers and millions of others being systemically betrayed by the trade union bureaucracy must turn to an alternative perspective based on class struggle, not collaboration with the government and the employers.

WSWS (2023-03-05). Who runs Temple University: A look at the university's Board of Trustees. wsws.org Striking Temple graduate and research assistants face a Temple Board of Trustees made up of an array of Democratic Party officials, a retired AFL-CIO bureaucrat and super wealthy individuals.

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