(2023-03-21). Indonesia's Betrayal of Palestine: Hosting Israel in Under-20 World Cup. mintpressnews.com As though someone was trying to prove me right, a few days after I published the
(2023-03-21). Cheap Algerian Gas vs Rightwing Ideology: Will Italy Change Its Position on Jerusalem? mintpressnews.com Netanyahu has two main demands from Italy: not to vote against Israel at the United Nations and, more importantly, to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
(2023-03-21). 6 weeks later: The state of East Palestine, Ohio from the eyes of a local. therealnews.com 
(2023-03-21). Before the Black Panther Party, there was the Lowndes County Freedom Organization. therealnews.com 
Early in 1966, the people of Lowndes County, Alabama formed an all-Black, independent political organization called the Lowndes County Freedom Organization (LCFO). Organized with the support of activists from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the LCFO fought the disenfranchisement of Black voters against the palpable threat of white violence. The LCFO was a crucial chapter in the early history of Black Power, providing not only the blueprint for Kwame Ture's theory of Black Power but also the black panther imagery that would inspire Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale to form the Black Panthe…
(2023-03-21). 60,000 strike in Barcelona for International Women's Day. therealnews.com 
The degradation of women's labor and social standing is a global feature of capitalism. In Barcelona, Catalonia, 60,000 women took to the streets for a one-day general strike called by Spanish union CGT on International Women's Day, March 8. Women workers united across sectors to demand fair pay, an end to workplace discrimination, and migrant justice—particularly for the case of Spain's domestic workers, more than half of whom are migrant women. In the latest installment of Workers of the World, Sato Díaz and María Artigas report from the streets of Barcelona. This video is part of a special Workers…
(2023-03-21). Are Young Soldiers being used as White Rats in Georgia and Ukraine? journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-21). South Korea at the Ukrainian Crossroads. journal-neo.org 
A year has passed since Russia launched a special military operation to denazify Ukraine's criminal regime. Against this backdrop, various parties continue to try to draw South Korea into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the Republic of Korea is currently ranked 27th out of 57 countries providing […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-03-21). The United States' New Yemen Strategy. journal-neo.org 
The US appears to be pursuing an old policy of plundering natural resources in Yemen, where the same Americans have been responsible for the civil war for over a year. This is what the commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), the United States Fifth Fleet, and the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-03-21). My university is Hosting a Stalwart of the Israeli Settler movement. In response I am protesting Fascism. juancole.com This Sunday, as Israelis studying at Princeton gathered in front of Nassau gate to protest the proposed judicial overhaul act of the Israeli government slated to become law in the next few days, the following quote from Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass" came to mind: "All powers have two sides, the power to create and …
(2023-03-21). After the great march, the long recovery. electronicintifada.net Israel responded to the Great March of Return with live bullets and sniper fire. In Gaza, people are still dealing with their injuries.
(2023-03-21). The US' Schizophrenic Approach to the ICC Embodies Its Hypocritical "Rules-Based Order" Concept. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). A Highway to Peace or a Highway to Hell? tomdispatch.com In April 1953, newly elected President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a retired five-star Army general who had led the landings on D-Day in France in June 1944, gave his most powerful speech. It would become known as his "Cross of Iron" address. In it, Ike warned of the cost humanity would pay if Cold War competition led to a world dominated by wars and weaponry that couldn't be reined in. In the immediate aftermath of the death of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, Ike extended an olive branch to the new leaders of that empire. He sought, he said, to put America and the world on a "highway to peace." It was, of course, never…
(2023-03-21). The International Criminal Court is Illegitimate Because America And Israel Can't Be Prosecuted. moguldom.com Established in 2002, the International Criminal Court is an independent judicial institution that investigates and prosecutes war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and the crime of aggression. Most recently, the ICC said on March 17 it had issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in …
(2023-03-21). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — March 21, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-03-21). El dominio de la comunicación y la lucha por su democratización. globalizacion.ca El mundo cambia, la tecnología avanza -hoy hablamos hasta de metaverso y discutimos si la inteligencia artificial sustituirá a los periodistas- pero parece que nos empujan a pelear en campos de batalla equivocados, munidos de herramientas perimidas, mientras las corporaciones…
(2023-03-21). Tuesday 3/21: Pollution in Bayview-Hunters Point, its impact on residents, & what we can do about it. indybay.org Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09; Meeting ID: 864 6575 2525; Passcode: 465295; by phone: 1 669 900 9128…
(2023-03-21). NY Red Alert: Recently Passed Bill Clears the Way for a Mandatory Adult Vaccine Database. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Bailout Of Silicon Valley And Banks Is $300 Billion Gift To Rich Oligarchs. popularresistance.org The US government printed $300 billion in a week to save collapsing banks and bail out Silicon Valley oligarchs and venture capital firms, paying them all of their uninsured deposits. | Meanwhile, some of the very same Silicon Valley tycoons who benefited from this bailout have tried to cynically rebrand themselves as subversive populists, claiming they are fighting against the big Wall Street banks with which they have closely collaborated. | Three banks collapsed in the United States in the span of one week in March 2023: Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank.
(2023-03-21). Biography combines 'admiration and dread' of Sinn Fein's leader. greenleft.org.au Mary Lou McDonald, A Republican Riddle is no hagiography, nor is it a glib hatchet-job, writes Bill Nevins.
(2023-03-21). Trashing asylum: Britain's 'illegal migration' bill. greenleft.org.au Britain's Illegal Migration Bill is bankrupt, unprincipled and modelled on Australia's cruel refugee policy, writes Binoy Kampmark.
(2023-03-21). No Place for Whales: The U.S. Military's Legacy in Indian Country: Reckless Toxic Dumping. indybay.org From the mustard gas pit on Walker River Paiute lands, to the napalm burn site on Fallon Paiute Shoshone lands, to the undetonated bombs in the Lakota Badlands, to the experimental explosives at Fort Wingate in New Mexico and secret radioactive waste dump near the Tohono O'odham Nation capital of Sells, Arizona, to the widespread illegal hazardous waste dumping, and leaking of toxic waste, in many of the Alaskan and Hawaiian islands — there is enough documented cancer-causing waste to fill an encyclopedia.
(2023-03-21). Court: U.S. Failure to Protect Pacific Humpbacks From Deadly Entanglements Was Unlawful. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2023 — A federal court ruled in favor of the Center for Biological Diversity yesterday in a lawsuit arguing that the National Marine Fisheries Service failed to protect endangered Pacific humpback whales from deadly entanglements in sablefish pot gear off California, Oregon and Washington.
(2023-03-21). Lawsuit Launched Over U.S. Delay on Petition to Phase Out Oil Drilling on Public Lands. indybay.org WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 — Conservation groups today filed a notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Interior Department for failing to respond to a petition to phase out oil and gas extraction on public lands.
(2023-03-21). A Message From Utah USA to China With Love. indybay.org March 10, 2023 is the 64th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's flight from Tibet to Nepal to escape imprisonment by Mao Tse Tung's Communist Chinese regime.
(2023-03-21). Saturday 3/25: Who Cares Anyway Book Launch. indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.
(2023-03-21). Saturday 4/1: Alternative Transportation: Freight-Hopping + Biking (+ Green Burials). indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.
(2023-03-21). Anti War Protest in SF: US Out of Everywhere. indybay.org March 20th marked 20 years since the US criminal invasion of Iraq. It was the perfect time to rally and march in San Francisco.
(2023-03-21). From Balloons to AUKUS: The War Drive Against China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Conflicts of Interest: Pfizer's Secret Collusion with the NIH. Big Pharma Endangers Public Health. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). The Chinese Document, "US Hegemony and Its Perils". The U.S. is a "Paper Tiger". Geopolitical Analysis by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Kidney Failure After Covid mRNA Vaccination. ANCA Positive Vasculitis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Primary Series and Boosters — No Impact on Maternal COVID-19 Test Positivity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Political West Doubles Down on 'Russia Kidnapping Children' Propaganda Narrative. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). China launches construction of first offshore CO2 storage project. ecns.cn China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) started drilling on Sunday for its carbon dioxide (CO2) injection well at the Enping 15-1 platform.
(2023-03-21). Amazon to lay off 9,000 more employees. ecns.cn Amazon announced on Monday the company's plan to cut 9,000 more jobs in a new round of layoffs.
(2023-03-21). Mills get steeled for healthier demand. ecns.cn China's steel industry is expected to remain stable in 2023, with demand likely to improve as the world's second-largest economy is on track for steady recovery this year, said an industry expert.
(2023-03-21). COVID-19 oral meds market good pill to swallow. ecns.cn Eyeing the huge market potential, pharmaceutical enterprises are ramping up efforts to grab a share of the COVID-19 preventative oral medicine market in China and the rest of the world.
(2023-03-21). China's rail passenger trips, cargo volume rise in February. ecns.cn China's railways saw steady growth in passenger trips and freight volume in February, official data showed.
(2023-03-21). China's renewable energy capacity expands in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's installed renewable energy capacity saw robust growth in the first two months of the year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Tuesday.
(2023-03-21). U.S. must be held accountable for systemic violation of human rights resulting from unilateral sanctions: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S. and some other Western countries must take responsibility and be held accountable for the systemic violation of human rights resulting from their unilateral sanctions, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Monday.‚ÄÇ…
(2023-03-21). China's first 500kW hydrogen-powered ship hits water. ecns.cn China Three Gorges Corporation said on Monday that the country's first 500kW hydrogen-powered ship hit water in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province on the same day.
(2023-03-21). China's expenditure on basic research exceeds 195 billion yuan in 2022. ecns.cn China's expenditure on basic research exceeded 195.1 billion yuan (about $28.35 billion) in 2022, according to a report released by Dalian University of Technology on Tuesday.
(2023-03-21). COVID-19 oral meds market good pill to swallow. ecns.cn Eyeing the huge market potential, pharmaceutical enterprises are ramping up efforts to grab a share of the COVID-19 preventative oral medicine market in China and the rest of the world.
(2023-03-21). China's rail passenger trips, cargo volume rise in February. ecns.cn China's railways saw steady growth in passenger trips and freight volume in February, official data showed.
(2023-03-21). China's renewable energy capacity expands in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's installed renewable energy capacity saw robust growth in the first two months of the year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Tuesday.
(2023-03-21). U.S. must be held accountable for systemic violation of human rights resulting from unilateral sanctions: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S. and some other Western countries must take responsibility and be held accountable for the systemic violation of human rights resulting from their unilateral sanctions, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Monday.‚ÄÇ…
(2023-03-21). China's first 500kW hydrogen-powered ship hits water. ecns.cn China Three Gorges Corporation said on Monday that the country's first 500kW hydrogen-powered ship hit water in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province on the same day.
(2023-03-21). China's expenditure on basic research exceeds 195 billion yuan in 2022. ecns.cn China's expenditure on basic research exceeded 195.1 billion yuan (about $28.35 billion) in 2022, according to a report released by Dalian University of Technology on Tuesday.
(2023-03-21). Fairs aim to increase jobs for graduates. ecns.cn The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has launched a special recruitment campaign from March 19 to May 26 aimed at achieving fuller employment of college graduates.
(2023-03-21). Restored classics enjoy screen revival. ecns.cn Every museum has its star attraction. For the China Film Archive, the largest of its kind in the country, its most prized possession is the set of reels of Laborer's Love.
(2023-03-21). Culture and tourism shows set to draw in the public. ecns.cn The Ministry of Culture and Tourism held a news conference in Beijing, announcing the schedules and preparations of two major events.
(2023-03-21). Expert pins growth hopes on real estate, consumption. ecns.cn Real estate recovery is a key factor to China's economic rebound this year and should be closely monitored while growth driven by foreign trade, particularly exports, is likely to dim, economists said.
(2023-03-21). Efforts by U.S. to contain China called unrealistic. ecns.cn The United States' containment policy against China isn't realistic and it is not in the U.S.' own interests, a China expert said, adding that the U.S. government must return to diplomacy to address bilateral tensions.
(2023-03-21). Report details failings in U.S. democracy. ecns.cn Titled "The State of Democracy in the United States: 2022", the report aims to present a real picture of U.S. democracy over the past year based on facts, media coverage and expert opinions, the report said.
(2023-03-21). Taiwan's former head to visit mainland. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will welcome Ma Ying-jeou, the former leader of Taiwan, who will visit the mainland on March 27 to worship his ancestors and lead young Taiwan students to strengthen exchanges.
(2023-03-21). Forum shares poverty alleviation experiences. ecns.cn Diplomats, government officials and scholars from 20 countries and a myriad of international organizations gathered in subtropical Yunnan province on Sunday to discuss how China's expertise in poverty reduction is about to benefit rural areas beyond China's borders.
(2023-03-21). 20 years on, most Americans say Iraq invasion was wrong decision: Axios. ecns.cn Two decades after the United States invaded Iraq, 61 percent of Americans do not believe the country made the right decision by invading Iraq, according to a new Axios/Ipsos poll.
(2023-03-21). New mineral coating helps oral probiotics survive manufacturing, digestion: study. ecns.cn Oral probiotic supplements are gaining increasing popularity as a non-invasive therapy to promote healthy gut microbiomes. However, their efficacy is rather uncertain due to low bacterial survival in the gut.
(2023-03-21). China releases annual global climate report. ecns.cn China Meteorological Administration has released an annual report on the current state of global climate, according to the China Science Daily on Tuesday.
(2023-03-21). U.S. deterrence, pressure increase tension on Korean Peninsula: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said on Monday that the U.S. tactic of deterrence and pressure has led to elevated tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
(2023-03-21). Scientists mull building underwater telescope to detect cosmic rays. ecns.cn Chinese scientists are working on a blueprint for a gigantic telescope to observe neutrinos, one of the most abundant particles in the universe, from deep within the seas or lakes.
(2023-03-21). Xi says he invites Putin to China for Belt and Road forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Tuesday that he has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to travel to China for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation this year.
(2023-03-21). Learning Chinese becomes increasingly popular among Indonesian officials. ecns.cn "I like Sun Wukong (or Monkey King) and Nezha (a Chinese mythological figure), especially the story of Bai Suzhen (the white snake maiden) in the Legend of the White Snake," said Akumad Ripai, who comes from the village of Semarang in Indonesia. Ripai can fluently name many characters from Chinese mythology and finds learning Chinese very enjoyable.
(2023-03-21). Insights | Pakistan scholar: I am a follower of the Chinese development path. ecns.cn "China is looking at steady domestic product growth towards the set target of around 5%, and it will have a stimulating effect on the economy for countries like Pakistan," said Hassan Daud Butt, associate professor at Bahria University and former director of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, during an online interview with China News Network.
(2023-03-21). (W.E. Talk) How does the China solution to biodiversity protection enlighten the world?>. ecns.cn March 21 this year marks the 11th International Day of Forests. With the awareness of ecological priority and green growth increasing across China, its achievements in environmental protection are making considerable strides.
(2023-03-21). China's foreign trade off to a good start in 2023: official. ecns.cn China's foreign trade has gotten off to a good start this year, with an upbeat trend to follow, a customs official said on Monday.
(2023-03-21). Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for state visit to Russia. ecns.cn On the afternoon of March 20 local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on a special plane to pay a state visit to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
(2023-03-21). President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, upon invitation, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on his arrival in Moscow on Monday.
(2023-03-21). Sandstorm to hit northern China as yellow alert issued across 10 provinces. ecns.cn Sandstorms and high winds will sweep eastward across the north and northeast parts of China from Tuesday, likely to cause the most severe sandstorm weather to hit China in 2023.
(2023-03-21). Cruise boats equipped with 5G+Beidou launched at Summer Palace. ecns.cn More than 200 cruise boats equipped with 5G+Beidou real-time positioning system were available at the Summer Palace on Monday. Tourists can scan the QR code to make a reservation, pay the deposit, start a cruise boat, and settle the payment through self-service.
(2023-03-21). Enping 20-4 oilfield platform under construction in S China sea. ecns.cn The "Enping 20-4" deep-water jacket, which is 104 meters high and weighs 11,846 tons, was installed in the Enping Oilfield, about 200 kilometers southwest of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province on Monday.
(2023-03-21). International Day of Forests: Exploring China's national forest parks. ecns.cn Tuesday marks the International Day of Forests. China has made new strides in advancing afforestation in 2022, with the area of newly planted forests totaling 3.83 million hectares. By February 2019, 897 national forest parks were existence all over the country.
(2023-03-21). Solar halo observed over Lhasa. ecns.cn A solar halo appears in the sky in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 20, 2023.
(2023-03-21). Cherry blossoms enter full bloom in Anhui. ecns.cn Cherry blossoms enter full bloom at Langxi County of Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, March 20, 2023, attracting many tourists.
(2023-03-21). Two rivers meet with clear boundary in Qinghai. ecns.cn Aerial view shows two rivers meet at the confluence of Hongshui River with two colors at Dulan County, Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, March 20, 2023.
(2023-03-21). Picturesque scenery of cloud-shrouded tea garden in Sichuan. ecns.cn A 40-hectare tea garden with an altitude of 1,300 to 1,500 meters is shrouded in clouds, forming a beautiful picture at Hongya County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 21, 2023.
(2023-03-21). Cómo Brasil derrotó al 'lawfare'. globalizacion.ca En Brasil, el lawfare fue un tema fundamental, porque intervino directamente en la historia reciente del país. Lula y Dilma Rousseff fueron las principales víctimas del lawfare. En este momento están viajando para China. | Él, nuevamente elegido presidente de Brasil….
(2023-03-21). Reader-Comments at Russia's RT News and Censorship in America. dissidentvoice.org 
On March 20, Russia's RT News reported, "The US Department of Defense announced on Monday that it will send Ukraine another $350 million worth of military aid. The further supplies come as Ukraine reportedly gears up for a spring offensive, despite suffering heavy losses in Donbass. The package is the 34th tranche of military aid …
(2023-03-21). øDemocracia, dictadura o qué hay en Perú? globalizacion.ca Un presidente campesino, líder de los docentes peruanos (el "Profe"), apoyado por las rondas campesinas, que estuvieron cuarenta y cinco días en Lima exigiendo que sus votos fueran respetados (la "Keiko" Fujimori quería anularlos), fue destituido sin ser escuchado y…
(2023-03-21). Against Trotskyism: The united front. fightbacknews.org Trotskyism disagrees with Marxism-Leninism on a number of important theoretical points. These disagreements aren't limited to the field of theory but have a real practical impact on the movements of working class and oppressed peoples. In our day-to-day struggles, we see them come up again and again. Practically, the question of the united front illustrates very clearly the glaring difference between Marxism-Leninism and Trotskyism. This is a question of extreme theoretical importance, with tremendous practical consequences, so we should examine it closely. | What is the united front? It is the organizational exp…
(2023-03-21). Los Angeles: School workers to begin strike. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – At 4: 30 a.m. on Tuesday March 21, over 30,000 school workers in the Los Angeles Unified School (LAUSD) including food service workers, custodians, special education assistants and many more job titles will walk off the job on a strike. The workers are members of SEIU Local 99, also known as Education Workers United. | LAUSD and SEIU Local 99 have been in contract negotiations since 2020. After three years of bargaining, they decided to call a strike to show the boss they are serious about winning a contract with significant wage increases, expanded health care benefits and sufficient staffing an…
(2023-03-21). Milwaukee Anti-war Committee rallies for peace in Ukraine, against U.S. war machine. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – In solidarity with the protest in Washington D.C. on March 18 that saw organizers from all over the country descend on the capital, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) hosted a rally downtown to demand peace in Ukraine and reflect on the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Despite the frigid weather, members from the MAC, Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) came together to speak on the need to end imperialism and touched on the destructive history of U.S. economic and military interventions abroad. | The event o…
(2023-03-21). Minneapolis marks the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – To mark 20 years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, a coalition of Minneapolis anti-war, peace and social justice groups held a protest on Saturday, March 18 as part of a national day of anti-war actions. The protest was held in the very busy Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Hundreds of people driving and walking by and using public transit saw the visible anti-war statement. The Minneapolis event was called in solidarity with a national anti-war protest in Washington DC at the White House on March 18. That day saw protests being held in other U.S. cities as well. | The Minneapolis protest was…
(2023-03-21). Food Not Bombs Will Not Be Silenced. indybay.org A global war is boiling in the back kitchen with the noisy rattling of a brass kettle on a gas stove left unattended. Millions of us stand at the register discovering our food stamps have diminished leaving our families with half full bellies as the banks of the exploiters slide into insolvency promising to take us all down with them.
(2023-03-21). Jesus Belatedly Charged With Sexual Assault. dissidentvoice.org World famous feminist lawyer Gloria Allbucks revealed shocking details contained in previously unread biblical blogs from the Dead Ocean Scrolls which show that Mary Magdaline suffered outrageous sexual abuse from Jesus but was too frightened of his power to say anything at the time. "Now that times have changed and brave people are coming forward …
(2023-03-21). Selected Articles: A 10-year-old Canadian Hockey Player From Hamilton, Ontario, Died Suddenly on March 11, 2023. Canada's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Athletes Ages 12+ Are a Serious Crime. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-03-21). Local Council Leader outlines innovation vision for White City at Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Imperial hosted the Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council Councillor Stephen Cowan at Scale Space for a briefing event.
(2023-03-21). Imperial strengthens its academic and industry links with Japan. imperial.ac.uk Imperial celebrated its growing Japanese ties with a series of events in Tokyo and Osaka.
(2023-03-21). Advanced brain imaging study hints at how DMT alters perception of reality. imperial.ac.uk Scientists have gleaned new insights into how psychedelics alter conscious experience via their action on brain activity.
(2023-03-21). Iraq invasion marked with calls for peace, truth. greenleft.org.au Events marking the 20th anniversary of the illegal invasion of Iraq were organised around Australia, with calls to scrap AUKUS and free Julian Assange. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
(2023-03-21). East Palestine Soil Contains Dioxin Levels Hundreds of Times Over Cancer Risk Threshold. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). U.S. Drone Forced Down in Black Sea Was Gathering Intelligence for Ukrainian Forces. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). France: Revolt against pensions decree, Macron losing his grip. greenleft.org.au French president Emmanuel Macron's government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion on March 20 over his decree enforcing the attack on pensions, reports John Mullen. But the people's revolt against it is escalating.
(2023-03-21). "True Stories … Could Fuel Hesitancy": Stanford Project Worked to Censor Even True Stories on Social Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Three Years to Slow the Spread: COVID Hysteria and the Creation of a Never-ending Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Warren demands probe into bank failures, urges Biden to fire Powell. nationofchange.org Jerome Powell "has failed," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. "I don't think he should be Chairman of the Federal Reserve."
(2023-03-21). 12th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference returns to Atlanta, Georgia. indybay.org Everyone is welcome to join us in Atlanta, Georgia August 10-14, 2023 in Downtown Atlanta Olympic Village, Morris Brown College and key Agriculture locations.
(2023-03-21). Friday 3/24: Kickoff Celebration for the 11th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference. indybay.org The Grand Buffet | 1215 J Street | Sacramento, CA. 95814…
(2023-03-21). Patriotism and Sinophobia. Scott Ritter and Douglas MacGregor. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Tuesday 4/4: Tasty Foods for a Thriving Planet. indybay.org KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2023-03-21). Solidarity With East Palestine/Hunters Point & Nationalize The Railroads: Action in SF. indybay.org
(2023-03-21). SF Anti-War Protest: Stop The War In Ukraine & WinThe War At Home! indybay.org As part of a national day of protest against the war in Ukraine an anti-war rally was held in San Francisco on March 18, 2023. Speakers talked about the war abroad and the war at home.
(2023-03-21). The Pajaro Levee Break, Immigrants, Labor & Climate Crisis With PVFT1936's Pamela Sexton. indybay.org PVFT Local 1936 Delegate Pamela Beth Sexton adult education teacher talks about the effect of the broken levee on the immigrant farmworker community, systemic racism and the role these farmworkers play in our economy.
(2023-03-21). Why China Needs Russia — Andrei Martyanov Explains. sonar21.com 
My friend and new colleague, Andrei Martyanov, is always worth reading, but his piece today regarding Russia and the Chinese Navy is must read and see. The United States is…
(2023-03-21). The Brouhaha of War: Soundscapes of the Invasion of Iraq, 20 Years On. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Twentieth Anniversary Of The Invasion Of Iraq: Witness To The Horrors Of War. popularresistance.org The twentieth anniversary of the US/NATO invasion and occupation of Iraq was March 19th. The day before that, thousands of people in the United States rallied and marched against the current wars/occupations and funding for militarism instead of people's needs. Clearing the FOG spoke to Kathy Kelly, who is currently the board president of World Beyond War. Kelly was in Iraq during the 'Shock and Awe Campaign' and has worked tirelessly with people in Iraq and Afghanistan to raise awareness of the horrors of war and to provide direct support to them. She is also active in campaigns to ban the use of killer drones a…
(2023-03-21). Cathy A. Harris, LGBTQIA2S+ people & the U.S. Merit(less) Systems Protection Board (MSPB). indybay.org As a private attorney in a Washington, D.C. law firm Cathy A. Harris served as the chair of the firm's Sexual Harassment and LGBT Practice sections. As Acting Chair of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, she refuses to honestly address anti-LGBTQIA2S+ hate at the National Defense University (NDU) and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). You be the judge.
(2023-03-21). Two Decades after the US War on Iraq began, the disastrous Consequences of the Conflict are still being Felt. juancole.com 
Michael Jansen ( The Irish Times ) — The US war on Iraq, launched 20 years ago on Monday, became a significant turning point for the eastern Arab world due to the fall of a third key country from the regional front designed to secure the sovereignty and independence of the region. …
(2023-03-21). 186 More Banks "Are at Risk of Failure", and That Could Push Us Into the Next Great Depression. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Modus operandi del lawfare peruano. globalizacion.ca
(2023-03-21). Azotar a los niños, ejemplo del respeto a los derechos humanos en EE.UU. globalizacion.ca En Estados Unidos hay diecinueve estados donde está permitido el castigo físico a niños y niñas en las escuelas. La noticia no es de principios del siglo pasado: azotes, nalgadas, reglazos siguen siendo una práctica aplicada a "estudiantes rebeldes" en…
(2023-03-21). Friday 3/24: POA: Shut It Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is multiple myeloma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according the American Cancer Society. March is Myeloma Awareness Month. People younger than 45 rarely get the disease, and it occurs more in older men than women. And your risk is doubled if you're African American. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pShHvj3Y3Nw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is the best sleeping position? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most people spend a third of their lives either asleep or resting, according to the Sleep Foundation. During sleep, the body recharges and repairs itself. And a good night's sleep often can be determined by what position you are lying in bed. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/F_x-SDYUvZk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 11) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Back-sleepers beware. "I know…
(2023-03-21). Consumer Health: Are you at risk for MS? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MS Awareness Week will be observed March 12—19, which makes this a good time to learn about who might be at risk of developing this potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects nearly 1 million people living in the U.S., according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. With MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of…
(2023-03-21). Consumer Health: Nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about your nutritional needs during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. During pregnancy, the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. However, a few nutrients in a pregnancy diet deserve special attention. The nutrients to pay special attention to while you're pregnant include: CalciumYou and your baby need calcium for strong…
(2023-03-21). Science Saturday: Expanding regenerative biotherapeutics to new practice areas. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a physician at the forefront of new cancer therapies, Yi Lin, M.D., Ph.D., understands the highs and lows that patients experience. Will the latest technologies slow or stop disease? If not, is this the last, best option? Dr. Lin, a hematologist, sees the need for a new class of drugs that provides different treatment choices for patients with complex conditions, such as cancer. As the new associate medical director for Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, …
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How can hospice care provide comfort to those with terminal illnesses? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a loved one who was referred for hospice care. I'm not sure what this means. Can you share more about what hospice care is and how it may help my family member? ANSWER: Hospice care might be an option for people who are nearing the end of life due to a terminal illness and have exhausted all other treatment options. Unlike other medical care, the focus of hospice care is not to…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this topic lately, it's because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness and encourage people 45 and over to get screened. And that doesn't just mean a colonoscopy. Did you know that there's more than one option for a colorectal cancer screening? That's…
(2023-03-21). Science Saturday: New standards and open access can help natural language processing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical notes in medical records are rich sources of data about human health. But tapping them for medical research can be challenging because these data come from various sources — and they all look different. "There's no standardization in how data is organized and classified across medical records systems," says Sunyang Fu, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic biomedical informatics researcher. Even the language people use to talk about health can insert discrepancies in how data are…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How a heart condition affects the kidneys and causes swelling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently began experiencing swelling in my legs, feet and hands, as well as fatigue. Testing led to a diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Can you explain what this is and how it's treated? Is there anything I can do to reduce the swelling? ANSWER: Pericardial constriction is a condition with multiple possible causes. It can be due to underlying medical conditions and may even result from certain medical treatments. Swelling, or edema, is one…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is it allergies or a sinus infection? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had allergies since childhood, suffering during both the spring and fall seasons. This past month, however, I am experiencing more congestion and mucus, and I even have some facial pain. I'm beginning to wonder if my symptoms are really from allergies or if they may be caused by a sinus infection instead. How can I tell the difference? ANSWER: Allergies and sinus infections often are mistaken for one another. But they are…
(2023-03-21). 'Deaths of Despair' contribute to 17% rise in Minnesota's death rate during COVID-19 pandemic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — According to a new study published by Mayo Clinic researchers, the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to a 17% increase in the death rate in Minnesota during the first year of the pandemic compared to the two previous years. Deaths were driven by both COVID-19 and other causes linked with preventable "deaths of despair," such as overdose, alcohol use and malnutrition. The study analyzed Minnesota death certificate data available through the Rochester Epidemiology…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic monitoring rising avian influenza cases, preparing for potential human-to-human outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The recent death of an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia's Prey Veng province infected with avian influenza has reinvigorated concern over the virus potentially gaining the ability to spread among humans. And while experts maintain the risk of that happening "remains low" at this time, the World Health Organization has said that increasing reports of avian influenza infection in humans are "worrying." Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic's director of Clinical Virology, agrees. "The primary concern is…
(2023-03-21). Pelvic floor issues aren't just a woman's health condition, Kegels can work for men, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Women often are told about the importance of Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles. It turns out that men should think about doing the exercises as well. Statistics show that 32% of women will have at least one pelvic floor disorder (PFD) at one time in their life. However, a recent study suggests that although much attention is directed toward women pelvic floor disorders, 16% of men have also been identified…
(2023-03-21). Pain in the back: Preventing and treating spinal arthritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Many types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue that covers the surface of the bone at the joint. A membrane, called the synovial membrane, lines the joint and is filled with fluid known as synovial fluid. All these components work together to make movement easy. "Over time, the cartilage in joints can break down and cause…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you using a salt substitute? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Salt substitutes can be an effective way to help lower your blood pressure and fight heart disease. But experts warn that overuse of certain salt substitutes or alternatives can be dangerous for some people. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why you should use caution with using a salt substitute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/h_cy5G5EBPs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2023-03-21). Artificial intelligence massage therapy? Meet the robot being studied by Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a massage from a robot may seem like something out of a science fiction story, but it could be a reality in the not-too-distant future. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking into the possibility of robotic massage as an answer for patients' pain relief and alleviating some staffing burdens. Watch: Artificial intelligence massage therapy? Meet the robot being studied by Mayo Clinic youtu.be/GXEXUCCCGzI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 17) is in the downloads at the…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic in Rochester top ranked on 'America's Best Fertility Clinics' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester was ranked No. 9 in the nation by Newsweek in its list of "America's Best Fertility Clinics," released in February. This ranking is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Reproductive endocrinology and infertility team at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. "Our clinic is in the top 10 among the 100 top fertility clinics," says Samir Babayev, M.D., Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, IVF Clinical Director. "This is a recognition of the excellence…
(2023-03-21). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Indonesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JAKARTA, Indonesia — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Jakarta to assist patients, their families, referring physicians and insurance brokers in Indonesia. The office is Mayo Clinic's first in Southeast Asia. The office staff, fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We…
(2023-03-21). How does red tide impact beachgoers? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Florida beach along Gulf Coat, 2023 Many people are flocking to the Gulf Coast for spring break. However, toxic red tide algal blooms have put beachgoers and residents on alert. In the Gulf of Mexico, red tide is caused by a microscopic organism called Karenia brevis. The organism was detected in 172 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this week, according to Florida officials. Dead fish and other marine life are washed ashore on beaches because of…
(2023-03-21). Match Day at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fourth-year students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota learned where they will continue their residency training on March 17. Also, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education learned who would be its incoming Mayo residents through the National Resident Matching Program. The medical students opened their envelopes at 11 a.m. CDT discovering their future specialties and residency training locations. Match Day, held on the third Friday in March, is when medical school students and…
(2023-03-21). Same As With "Iranian" Drones. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-03-21). Colonialism Created Food Insecurity in Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Victoria Koski-Karell and Elio Dortilus — Mar 12, 2023 | Now Climate Change Compounds It. | The U.S. must end its unfair trade practices and stop flooding Haiti's markets with food that can be grown locally. | As the planet faces more climate-driven disasters, we must prioritize the safety and wellbeing of populations most vulnerable to their effects. Extreme heat, droughts, floods and storms are becoming more frequent and intense worldwide while human industry, resource extraction, consumption and carbon emissions contribute to rapidly warming temperatures and rising seas. Amid this massive and multipron…
(2023-03-21). Daily Round-up Anti-war demonstrations held to reject US warmongering, militarism & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of an anti-war mobilization in the US, negotiations on the transitional government in Sudan, a planned strike by Palestinian prisoners, and a march in Mexico on the anniversary of the nationalization of oil resources…
(2023-03-21). Protests rage across France as government narrowly survives no-confidence vote. peoplesdispatch.org The French government had a narrow escape on Monday as the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition fell short of just nine votes in the National Assembly. Trade unions and leftist parties are gearing up for more protests against the unpopular pension reforms…
(2023-03-21). Russian jet intercepts two US B-52 bombers moving towards its borders. peoplesdispatch.org This was third such air incident between Russian and NATO forces since the drowning of the US MQ-9 Reaper drone in the Black Sea on March 14…
(2023-03-21). Public art invites us to show solidarity with whistleblowers. greenleft.org.au Italian artist Davide Dormino's life-sized bronze sculptures, representing the figures of legendary persecuted truth-tellers Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden, invite the public to show solidarity with whistleblowers. Peter Boyle reports.
(2023-03-21). Send in the Clowns. Yellen and Garland Perform Back-to-back Surprise Visits to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). ICC Arrest Warrant for Vladimir Putin for "Kidnapping Ukrainian Children" Borders on Ridicule. globalresearch.ca The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued "there are reasonable grounds to believe that each …
(2023-03-21). Iraq War Remembrance, March 20, 2023: How the U.S. Contaminated Iraq with Depleted Uranium. globalresearch.ca The following text was presented to the Kuala Lumpur International Conference to Criminalise War, Putra World Trade Centre, 28-31 October 2009. | For more than three decades [since 1991], the United States of America and the United Kingdom have been waging …
(2023-03-21). For 20 Years, Team Bush Has Escaped Prosecution for Their War Crimes in Iraq. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Reckless Capitalist Banks Rescued by Government Socialism — Again! dissidentvoice.org Once again, government socialism — ultimately backed by taxpayers — is saving reckless midsized banks and their depositors. Silicon Valley Bank (S.V.B) and Signature Bank in New York greedily mismanaged their risk levels and had to be closed down. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in return, to avoid a bank panic and a run …
(2023-03-21). Are Bank Failures a Sign of More Trouble Ahead? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Tuesday 3/21: Speak Out At KPFA-Defend Pacifica Bylaws and Stop The Sale Of LA KPFK. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 Martin Luther King Blvd. | Berkeley…
(2023-03-21). AUKUS a Hard Nuke Sale in Next Door Southeast Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-03-21). How did millions of fish die gasping in the Darling — after three years of rain? greenleft.org.au Unless we tackle the fundamental problem of a lack of water in our rivers, there will be many more to come. This fish kill is not a natural disaster, writes Richard Kingsford.
(2023-03-21). Brzezinski presides over launching of new, permanent, U.S. Army headquarters in Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com "This moment is 1939." — Brzezinski ==== Polish RadioMarch 21, 2023 New permanent US Army HQ launched in Poland A new permanent US Army headquarters began operating in Poland on Tuesday following its official launch in the western city of Pozna≈Ñ. Speaking at the Activation Ceremony for US Army Garrison Poland, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz …
(2023-03-21). European military super-state: 17 EU members, Norway to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine — Borrell. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The term European military super-state was used by members of the Irish parliament who opposed the Lisbon Treaty in warning of what it entailed. Irish members of parliament voted against the treaty in 2008, then — as is par for the course in post-Cold War Europe — were compelled to vote the right way the …
(2023-03-21). Georgia: State Department, NGOs/SCOs conspire for government overthrow, second war front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 21, 2023 Ruling and Opposition Parties Respond to the US State Department's Report The U.S. Department of State's "2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" has prompted responses from Georgia's ruling and opposition parties regarding the country's handling of human rights issues. Comments from the Ruling Party Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili …
(2023-03-21). Georgian FM in Brussels to offer his country to EU, NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 21, 2023 Ilia Darchiashvili Visits Brussels to Meet with EU and NATO Officials Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili is on a working visit to Brussels from 21 to 23 March. During his visit he will meet with the leaders of the European Union and NATO. According to the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
(2023-03-21). Georgian head of state: The world is facing the threat of a 3rd World War. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 21, 2023 PM Accuses "Elite NGOs" in Providing "Fabricated Information" for State Department Report on Georgia Speaking to journalists…Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili…asked about the State Department's 2022 Country Report on Human Rights in Georgia, PM said that the report is mainly based on information provided by "subjective", "biased" and "unfair" conclusions developed by …
(2023-03-21). Latvia: 40 NATO global strike force commanders, reps prepare for troop, arms influx. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeMultinational Corps NortheastMarch 21, 2023 NATO Force Integration Unit Latvia provides hands-on expertise for Very High Readiness Joint Task Force On March 13-17, more than 40 representatives from Very High Readiness Joint Task Force's (VJTF) land component for 2023, Multinational Division North and other entities visited different sites in Latvia. Facilitated …
(2023-03-21). Middle East proxy army: NATO summons Iraqi FM to its headquarters. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 20, 2023 Secretary General welcomes Foreign Minister of Iraq to NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to NATO Headquarters on Monday (20 March 2023). The Secretary General thanked Iraq for its commitment to its partnership with NATO, particularly…promoting stability in the region. Mr Stoltenberg underscored that NATO continues …
(2023-03-21). Naval commanders from 4 continents: U.S. Navy, NATO hold 38-nation African Maritime Forces Summit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Admiral Munsch is simultaneously the commander of the NATO Allied Joint Forces Command, Naples. Cabo Verde is where the NATO Response Force was launched in 2006. See videos below. ==== U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetMarch 21, 2023 NAVAF hosts first African Maritime Forces Summit in Cabo Verde Commander of U.S. Naval Forces …
(2023-03-21). Norway completes delivery of German tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Local (Norway)/Agence France-PresseMarch 20, 2023 Norwegian army says delivery of tanks to Ukraine complete Norway on Monday announced that it had delivered eight Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, a contribution that along with those of other countries will be "decisive" for an upcoming Ukrainian counter-offensive. "The eight Leo (Leopard) 2s are all in Ukraine," …
(2023-03-21). To Emanuel's applause, Japanese PM makes unprecedented surprise trip to Ukraine, visits Bucha. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMarch 21, 2023 Japan PM Kishida visits Ukraine for talks with Zelenskyy Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Tuesday in a surprise visit to the Eastern European country to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a G-7 summit that Tokyo will host in May. The …
(2023-03-21). War in Ukraine is arms bonanza for Clinton's home state. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMarch 21, 2023 How the war in Ukraine is driving growth in Arkansas CAMDEN, Ark. — In downtown Camden, in south-central Arkansas, a large number of storefronts sit dark and empty, offering little insight into what once thrived there. On one block, only a florist and an artisanal soap shop were open on a …
(2023-03-21). On MAGA's deceptive fixation: founders 'ordained this Christian nation'. nationofchange.org But when did factual truth matter/ To yahoos seizing forms to shatter?>
(2023-03-21). Japan Plans $75B Investment Across Indo-Pacific to Counter China. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-03-21). Monday 3/20: Defend Food Not Bombs Right to Share Food & Protest. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-21). Mayor Keeley Targets the Homeless with Surprise Traffic Median Motion. indybay.org At the March 14th meeting of the Santa Cruz City Council, Mayor Fred Keeley introduced a surprise motion targeting homeless residents who panhandle on traffic medians (watch video below). Keeley's motion was not included anywhere in the meeting's agenda packet, he spontaneously inserted it into an unrelated vote on item #15, which concerned bicycle safety improvements and the removal of automobile parking on Laurel Street. Keeley stated the motion as follows: "Add additional direction that the City Manager return at budget hearings with a plan for installing safety devices that prohibit remaining on traffic islan…
(2023-03-21). Iraq 20 Years: Disarmament, The Fundamental Lie. popularresistance.org The Establishment has still not reckoned with the essential lie behind the invasion of Iraq that began 20 years ago today, March 19, 2003. | As an example, a New York Times Magazine's puff piece in July 2020, purportedly to come clean on Iraq, instead soft-peddles former Secretary of State Colin Powell's role in selling a war on Iraq to the U.N. Security Council using what turned out to be bad intelligence. "Colin Powell Still Wants Answers" is the title of the article, written by Robert Draper. "The analysts who provided the intelligence," a sub-header to the article declares, "now say it was doubted inside the…
(2023-03-21). Monday 3/20: In Loving Memory of Public Health. indybay.org 1000 Broadway, Oakland. In front of the downtown office of Alameda County Dept. of Public Health…
(2023-03-21). La vergàºenza del #TeamAsere. cubadebate.cu Me quedo con la vergàºenza de Armando Johnson… con su humildad, con su timidez, con ese nudo en la garganta que le impidió hablar en el recibimiento que les hicieran en el aeropuerto José Martí de La Habana. Me quedo con su imagen escondida en la foto colectiva… Los grandes no necesitan protagonismo. Lo tienen porque sí.
(2023-03-21). øRepresentan bien las empresas de la música en Cuba a sus artistas? (I). cubadebate.cu Cuba cuenta con 14 empresas provinciales y una municipal (Isla de la Juventud), dos centros provinciales, dos nacionales y seis agencias de representación artística. Esta estructura agrupa a 4 081 unidades artísticas (669 subvencionadas y 3 412 no subvencionadas) integradas por 21 335 artistas y personal de apoyo.
(2023-03-21). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol: Japón deja al campo a México 6-5 en una semifinal de infarto (+ Tuit y Videos). cubadebate.cu En un emocionante juego de semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, Japón logró clasificar a la final tras vencer 6-5 a México. En el final del noveno inning, Japón se encontraba en desventaja con un marcador de 4-5. Shohei Ohtani encendió el rally en el noveno inning con un doble, y Munetaka Murakami conectó un poderoso batazo contra la cerca que remolcó dos carreras para la goma y dejó al campo a México.
(2023-03-21). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol: Japón deja al campo a México 6-5 en una semifinal de infarto (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En un emocionante juego de semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, Japón logró clasificar a la final tras vencer 6-5 a México. En el final del noveno inning, Japón se encontraba en desventaja con un marcador de 4-5. Shohei Ohtani encendió el rally en el noveno inning con un doble, y Munetaka Murakami conectó un poderoso batazo contra la cerca que remolcó dos carreras para la goma y dejó al campo a México.
(2023-03-21). Cuba y España, aliados importantes para el fortalecimiento de la actividad notarial. cubadebate.cu La voluntad de fortalecer las relaciones entre Cuba y España en el ámbito notarial, en particular en materia de capacitación e informatización, distinguió el encuentro del Primer Ministro cubano con miembros del Consejo General del Notariado Español.
(2023-03-21). Las 3 del día: Actuación de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial y las noticias de esta jornada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos superó ampliamente este domingo a Cuba catorce carreras por dos en el partido semifinal del Quinto Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Aunque la última imagen que deja el equipo cubano ante la afición es este dispar marcador de 14-2, es de destacar que culminó cuarto en esta edición, y tras 17 años regresó a planos estelares en el béisbol mundial.
(2023-03-21). Venezuela se prepara para los V Juegos Deportivos del Alba. cubadebate.cu Los V Juegos Deportivos de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (Alba) se celebrarán en 19 instalaciones de los estados de Miranda, La Guaira y Caracas, en Venezuela. En los Juegos participarán 3 mil 500 atletas en 35 deportes, como el beisbol, boxeo, atletismo, ajedrez, taekwondo, natación y esgrima.
(2023-03-21). Detienen a 19 ex altos funcionarios en República Dominicana por trama de corrupción. cubadebate.cu Durante una operación anticorrupción 19 colaboradores del expresidente de República Dominicana Danilo Medina fueron arrestados por desfalco millonario y lavado de activos. La operación fue llevada a cabo por la Procuraduría especializada de Persecución de la Corrupción Administrativa tras una compleja investigación.
(2023-03-21). El pueblo estadounidense clama por la paz a dos décadas de la invasión a Iraq. cubadebate.cu Un fuerte reclamo de cese del militarismo y de la política de sanciones colmó este lunes las calles de Washington DC, donde miles de personas se congregaron para conmemorar el vigésimo aniversario de la invasión a Iraq liderada por EEUU. Los manifestantes portaron ataúdes envueltos en las banderas de los países invadidos en estas dos décadas de intenso belicismo.
(2023-03-21). "Stop Dirty Banks": Bill McKibben & Ben Jealous on Ending Big Bank Funding for Fossil Fuel Expansion. democracynow.org 
We speak with Third Act founder Bill McKibben and Sierra Club executive director Ben Jealous about protests they've organized today across the United States to demand the four biggest banks — Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo and Bank of America — stop financing the expansion of fossil fuel projects.
(2023-03-21). U.N. Warns "Climate Time Bomb Is Ticking" as Cyclone Freddy Death Toll Tops 560 in Malawi & Mozambique. democracynow.org 
In a major new report released Monday, the United Nations is calling for immediate and drastic cuts to greenhouse gas emissions in order to stop global warming. The "final warning" by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change comes as the death toll from Cyclone Freddy just swept through southeast Africa, killing hundreds of people and displacing hundreds of thousands more. Climate justice activist Dipti Bhatnagar with Friends of the Earth Mozambique describes it as "yet another reminder that climate impacts are not in the future but very much happening to our communities right now." W…
(2023-03-21). Headlines for March 21, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Warns of Climate Catastrophe, Urges Immediate and Dramatic Action, Report Finds Drought Killed 43,000 People in Somalia in 2022, Russia Says Fighter Jet Intercepts U.S. B-52 Bombers Over Baltic Sea, U.S. Claims All Sides Committed War Crimes in Ethiopia's Tigray, Kenyan Opposition Politicians Tear-Gassed at Protests Against President William Ruto, South African Protesters March Against Mass Unemployment and Power Outages, French Government Narrowly Survives No Confidence Vote After Macron Slashes Pensions, Four More Oath Keepers Convicted over Jan. 6 Insurrection, Amazon Announces More Job Cuts, Bringi…
(2023-03-21). War Made Easy: Norman Solomon on How Mainstream Media Helped Pave Way for U.S. Invasion of Iraq. democracynow.org 
As we continue to mark the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, we look at how the corporate U.S. media helped pave the way for war by uncritically amplifying lies and misrepresentations from the Bush administration while silencing voices of dissent. Longtime media critic Norman Solomon says many of the same media personalities and news outlets that pushed aggressively for the invasion then are now helping to solidify an elite consensus around the Ukraine war. "In the mass media, being pro-war is portrayed as objective. Being antiwar is portrayed as being biased," he says. Solomon is author…
(2023-03-21). Remembering Mozambican Rapper Azagaia: Police Crack Down on Protests After Death of Cultural Icon. democracynow.org 
We speak with Dipti Bhatnagar, climate justice activist based in Mozambique, about the recent death on March 9 of the popular rapper and cultural icon Azagaia. He was just 38 years old. He inspired many with his music and sang about injustice, including mistreatment of people by the authorities, as well as about poverty and social injustice. Azagaia's death has sparked protests in Mozambique which authorities have violently suppressed.
(2023-03-21). "War Made Easy" Film Panel Discussion Featuring Norman Solomon, Dennis Kucinich, Kathy Kelly & more. davidswanson.org
(2023-03-21). Venezuela: Public Ministry Appoints Prosecutors for New Anti-Corruption Investigation, Deputy Hugbel Roa Arrested. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-21). Venezuela's Oil Minister Resigns Amid New Anti-Corruption Investigation. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-21). The UAE Welcomes Syrian President Assad and the First Lady. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Sudan: 'The people will win in the end'. greenleft.org.au Hoyam Abbas from the United Sudanese Revolutionary Forces Abroad talks about the current stage of Sudan's democratic revolution against military rule.
(2023-03-21). Today Marks 19th Anniversary of Anti-Serb Pogrom in Kosovo-Metohija. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere: here's what that means for wildlife. nationofchange.org Researchers have found PFAS in the bodies of wild animals everywhere they've looked. Now they're beginning to understand the health effects.
(2023-03-21). Franceses paralizan transporte contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Tras el uso de un artículo para saltarse la votación en el parlamento por parte de la jefa del Gobierno francés, Elisabeth Borne, las oposiciones pretenden sancionar al ejecutivo.
(2023-03-21). Rusia abre caso penal contra jueces de la Corte de La Haya. telesurtv.net A su vez, China calificó la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el presidente ruso por parte de la Corte Penal Internacional como expresión de un doble rasero.
(2023-03-21). Suman más de 80 detenidos por protestas en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Se calcula que varios miles de manifestantes estén en las calles , pidiendo el fin del desabastecimiento y la renuncia del presidente Cyril Ramaphosa.
(2023-03-21). Japón pasa a la final del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. telesurtv.net En el último inning un largo batazo de Munetaka Murakami dejó al equipo de México tirado en el campo.
(2023-03-21). Anuncian resultados preliminares de comicios legislativos en Kazajistán. telesurtv.net En estos comicios, el gubernamental partido Anamat consiguió la mayoría parlamentaria con el 53,90 por ciento de los votos emitidos.
(2023-03-21). Admiten a trámite pedido de juicio político contra presidente Lasso. telesurtv.net El pedido contra Lasso será enviado a la Corte Constitucional para que sea analizada la solicitud y se emita el dictamen previo de su admisibilidad.
(2023-03-21). Emiten órdenes de evacuación por lluvias en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según el comunicado, esta orden tiene como objetivo que las cerca de 1.400 personas que viven en esas regiones no fueran a quedar aisladas.
(2023-03-21). Líder norcoreano Kim Jong-un dirige maniobras de ensayo militar. telesurtv.net La maniobra también busca mostrar "la voluntad más firme de responder a la guerra actual y enviar una advertencia más fuerte al enemigo".
(2023-03-21). Resulta ileso periodista ecuatoriano tras atentado. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General del Estado inició una investigación por el atentado que sufrió este lunes el periodista Lenín Artieda, de la televisión Ecuavisa.
(2023-03-21). Suman 489 los heridos tras terremoto en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El terremoto se convirtió en el movimiento telúrico más fuerte que ha soportado Ecuador desde el terremoto que golpeó Manabí y Esmeraldas el 16 de abril de 2016.
(2023-03-21). Policía reemplaza a ocho generales por muertes en protestas en Perú. telesurtv.net En los tres meses transcurridos desde que la presidenta Dina Boluarte asumió el poder el 7 de diciembre de 2022, han muerto 60 personas durante las manifestaciones.
(2023-03-21). øPor qué se celebra el Día de la Eliminación de la Discriminación Racial?>. telesurtv.net La Asamblea General de la ONU emitió el 26 de octubre de 1966 la declaratoria para conmemorar el Día de la Eliminación de la Discriminación Racial.
(2023-03-21). Asciende a 491 cifra de heridos tras terremoto en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Entre los bienes públicos afectados se encuentran 34 edificaciones.
(2023-03-21). Gobierno palestino denuncia racismo de ministro de Finanzas israelí. telesurtv.net Mohammad Shtayyeh puntualizó que la postura del ministro israelí potencia la violencia ejercida por las fuerzas de ocupación de Israel contra Palestina.
(2023-03-21). Madres de Plaza de Mayo ratifican apoyo a vicepresidenta argentina. telesurtv.net "Este 24 de marzo las Madres de Plaza de Mayo marchamos bajo la consigna 'No a la proscripción, Cristina conducción'".
(2023-03-21). Presidente boliviano resalta combate contra la Covid-19. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado refirió que "prácticamente hemos resuelto el problema de la pandemia de la Covid-19 que la enfrentamos con vacunas gratuitas para todos los bolivianos y bolivianas".
(2023-03-21). Presidente venezolano: hemos asumido una posición frontal en lucha contra la corrupción. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado pidió su apoyo al pueblo venezolano en esta batalla contra la corrupción.
(2023-03-21). Respaldan lucha anticorrupción del Gobierno venezolano. telesurtv.net Diosdado Cabello afirmó que en la Revolución Bolivariana no hay espacio para corruptos.
(2023-03-21). Argentina recibe III Foro Mundial de Derechos Humanos. telesurtv.net Se prevé un encuentro internacional para apoyar a la vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández, víctima de persecución judicial.
(2023-03-21). Condenan en Colombia asesinato de líder social en el Cauca. telesurtv.net Según la ONG Indepaz suman 29 los líderes asesinados en lo que va de 2023 en el país suramericano.
(2023-03-21). Reportan nueva masacre en Barranquilla, Colombia. telesurtv.net El ataque ocurrió en el contexto del enfrentamiento entre las bandas de narcotraficantes Los Rastrojos y Los Costeños.
(2023-03-21). Rusia condona más de 20.000 millones de dólares a àÅfrica. telesurtv.net Rusia suministrará, gratuitamente, alimentos a los países necesitados de África, si no se prorroga el acuerdo de granos.
(2023-03-21). Sismo de magnitud 5.3 sacude el este de Taiwán. telesurtv.net Se registraron en total cuatro sismos con magnitudes de entre 3.7 y 5.3 en el oriente de la isla.
(2023-03-21). Declaran alerta verde por lluvias en cuatro departamentos de Honduras. telesurtv.net La alerta aplica para Santa Bárbara, Cortés, Yoro y Atlántica debido a una cuña de alta presión.
(2023-03-21). Inauguran III Foro Mundial de Derechos Humanos en Argentina. telesurtv.net El presidente Alberto Fernández destacó que el pueblo argentino ha hecho de los derechos humanos una verdadera política de Estado.
(2023-03-21). Toxic US Military Burn Pits in Iraq Caused Cancer, Other Illnesses. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Member of House of Lords Uses Mainstream Media to Claim That "Antivaxxers are a global menace who must be defeated" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). üéßMOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Brazil (w/ Melanie Vesey). levernews.com
(2023-03-21). Tim Gooden: 'The 8-hour day shows there's power in a union'. greenleft.org.au In his speech to a Labour Day dinner, Geelong Trades and Labour Council President Tim Gooden celebrated workers who won the 8-hour working day and proposed five campaigns the union movement must fight for today.
(2023-03-21). How leaders in the Department of Labor are fighting for workers' rights. nationofchange.org "We have an opportunity right now to buy American and build America like never before."
(2023-03-21). Saturday 6/17: HDSA 2023 San Jose Team Hope 10K Timed Run and 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at the Los Gatos Creek Trail | Campbell, California…
(2023-03-21). New winds are blowing from China. uwidata.com On March 7, during a press conference held within the framework of the first session of the XIV National People's Congress in Beijing, the recently appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated: "If the United States does not step on the brakes and instead, keeps accelerating down the wrong path, there will be no barrier …
(2023-03-21). 'Ukrainian soldiers' act of burning the Quran is part of the Atlantic ideology'. uwidata.com On March 16 a video appeared on Tiktok social media platform where Ukrainian soldiers are tearing and burning the pages of the Quran. The video was widely shared and attracted a great deal of public attention. United World International author Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek evaluated the issue to the Sputnik news agency. We present below in …
(2023-03-21). Sunday 3/26: Solutions are Already Here: Hope for Ecological Renewal. A workshop with Gregory Stevens. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | In Person: 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary / TSK Room | On Zoom: | zoom.us/j/95797889329?pwd=YzJUUVFXUzdpeTlUU3FDd296UGg2UT09…
(2023-03-21). Thousands march in Washington, D.C. to launch new movement against U.S. empire. liberationnews.org 
Thousands of anti-war protesters gathered in Lafayette Park, in front of the White House.
(2023-03-21). Trump-Appointed Judge in Texas May Restrict Abortion Pill. indybay.org
(2023-03-21). Breaking: "Second Russia Offensive" (SRO): Vladimir Sharpens the Cleaver; Volodymyr Fattens the Calf. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-21). Democrats push reactionary diversion in pending indictment of Trump over sex scandal. wsws.org While no arraignment date has been set, the Manhattan district attorney appears set to proceed with an indictment in a legally flimsy and politically reactionary case that is a diversion from Trump's real crimes.
(2023-03-21). Anti-AUKUS meeting in Sydney: Fake anti-war movement promotes right-wing militarists. wsws.org The supposedly anti-war meeting was addressed by the American colonel who wrote Colin Powell's infamous speech justifying the US invasion of Iraq and by Bob Carr, who as foreign minister played a key role in Australia's integration into the US-led plans for war with China.
(2023-03-21). Trade unions support Ford Valencia scheme to lay off 1,144 workers. wsws.org Ford Spain has announced a savage redundancy scheme to lay off 1,144 workers, or 20 percent of its workforce, at its plant in Almussafes, Valencia. Just hours after the announcement, the trade unions signed up their readiness to work with management to impose these attacks in the space of three months.
(2023-03-21). My Father the Guest Worker, I, Your Mother and Oyoyo: Three documentaries about immigrants in former East and West Germany. wsws.org Several older films featured at this year's Berlinale film provided real insight into the plight of immigrants in the 1970s and 1980s.
(2023-03-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Professors at Laval University are in the second week of a strike over pay and other contract issues while negotiations drag on as four Argentine banking business chambers continue to resist workers demands.
(2023-03-21). Pressure grows on another US bank amid controversy over Credit Suisse takeover. wsws.org The US crisis arises from the fact that many middle-sized banks have invested heavily in what are supposed to be the safest assets of all, Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities, which have fallen in value because of the Fed's interest rate hikes.
(2023-03-21). Police raid German real estate giant Vonovia. wsws.org The company is being investigated by the public prosecutor's office and state criminal office on suspicion of bribery and corruption, breach of trust and fraud.
(2023-03-21). The way forward for the strike by 65,000 Los Angeles school workers. wsws.org Having launched a three-day strike, LA educators now confront the need to mobilize ourselves independently in order to expand our struggle and appeal for the widest possible unity and support from workers throughout the city and the world.
(2023-03-21). Video: Workers speak out against war and inequality in NSW election. wsws.org One worker said: "The average person in China, or in America, or here, doesn't want a war. I'm glad this party is talking about it. Nobody else is."
(2023-03-21). Striking LAUSD teacher: "All the issues we were fighting for in our 2019 strike are the same now" wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site interviewed Chelsea, an adult eduecation teacher in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) with over 20 years experience, on the eve of the citywide schools strike this week,…
(2023-03-21). Twenty years since the US invasion of Iraq. wsws.org The conquest and occupation of Iraq is one of the greatest crimes of the 21st century.
(2023-03-21). Detroit public schools begin cutting educator jobs, services and summer programs, as Covid funding runs out. wsws.org As one-time federal COVID funds are depleted, Detroit like school districts nationally are facing dire budget cuts.
(2023-03-21). Credit Suisse and the power of money. wsws.org In order to avoid being dragged into the abyss by the country's second-largest bank, the government in Bern pledged Switzerland's fate to the country's largest bank come what may.
(2023-03-21). Fight for fishing facilities at affordable prices! Reject communal provocations that divide Sri Lankan and Indian fishermen! wsws.org To fight for our rights, we must build action committees of fishing workers, independently of all capitalist parties and the fishermen's associations.
(2023-03-21). Protests sweep France as National Assembly accepts Macron's pension cuts without a vote. wsws.org The motion of censure against the government for imposing Macron's despised cuts without a vote fell 9 votes short of a majority in the Assembly, allowing them to become law.
(2023-03-21). Amazon announces 9,000 more job cuts as tech industry jobs massacre builds. wsws.org So far in 2023, tech companies, including giant players such as Meta, Google and Microsoft, have laid off nearly 140,000 employees.
(2023-03-21). What the SEP was prevented from asking at the anti-AUKUS meeting in Sydney. wsws.org The organisers promoted right-wing militarists, while suppressing discussion from the floor, including questions from the Socialist Equality Party.
(2023-03-21). Police protect Nazi march in Australia. wsws.org The blatant fascist display, assisted by the police, in the centre of the country's second most populous city, is a shocking political warning.
(2023-03-21). Newly wed Gaza woman drowns off Greece. electronicintifada.net Sabreen Wael Abu Jazar was hoping to reach her husband in Belgium.
(2023-03-21). Putin Tells Xi He's "Open to Negotiating Process" on Ukraine as US Says Ceasefire "Unacceptable" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). 'The Road to Damascus' uses theater to confront white supremacy. therealnews.com 
The new one-woman play Pre-Production: Frances Madeson | Studio Production: Cameron Granadino, David Hebden | Post-Production: Cameron Granadino | <...
(2023-03-20). Bitcoin Developers in Guatemala Have the Plan to Rescuing Lake Atitlan. america.cgtn.com 
One of the most beautiful lakes in the world is Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. But in recent years, it has faced severe environmental threats. It comes from pesticides, inadequate sewage systems in the surrounding communities, and an influx of trash and cooking oil. But a group …
(2023-03-20). US Train System, Moving Bombs? america.cgtn.com 
The derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in February has caused what many call an environmental disaster. The accident occurred in the US state of Ohio, raising many questions regarding safety. How often do trains transport these toxic materials? And are they adequately supervised? …
(2023-03-20). The Heat: Iraq War 20 Years On. america.cgtn.com 
Twenty years after the U.S.-led war in Iraq. We look back on the crisis and the chaos that it caused. In March 2003, the U.S. launched a deadly war on Iraq that began with a massive military assault on Baghdad. The attack was followed by …
(2023-03-20). Ecuador enters state of emergency. america.cgtn.com 
The death toll from Saturday's 6.5-magnitude in Ecuador is now at least 15 people, while hundreds mored suffered injuries.
(2023-03-20). U.S. marks 20 years in Iraq. america.cgtn.com 
Twenty years ago this week, the U.S. launched a punishing military air assault on Iraq.
(2023-03-20). Interpersonal Relations in Organizing and in Life. anchor.fm In this episode we talk about how institutions and practices of slavery, colonization, and imperialism lead to the necessity for racism, sexism, Islamophobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, and therein effect all interpersonal human relations. Whether you are a socialist, communist, etc. you should, I should, we should, all work on investigating ourselves and our internalized reflections of this society in our own relationships and ways of relating to one another. In organizing, in our friendships, families, and everywhere.
(2023-03-20). The 1999 NATO Aggression on Yugoslavia — A Turning Point. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). On the outcome of the ROK's Conservative Party congress and the parliamentary vote against the arrest of Lee Jae-myung. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-20). Peculiarities of the Turkish-Chinese economic cooperation. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-20). Russia and Mongolia: potential economic projects. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-20). USA criticized globally over MQ-9 drone incident. journal-neo.org 
The crash of an American MQ-9 drone heading for the Russian border in the Black Sea near the Crimean Peninsula on March 14 in the morning is likely one of the most discussed topics in the global media in recent days. According to an official communication from the Russian Defense Ministry, the US UAV's flight […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-03-20). Multipolarity was triggered by the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. strategic-culture.org Twenty years after the unlawful and destabilizing US-led invasion of Iraq, Washington must face the ultimate consequence of that war: UNSC powers China and Russia laying the foundation for a genuine, UN Charter-based system of multipolarism. | By Karin KNEISSL | On the night of 19-20 March, 2003, the US air force began bombing the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The EU and NATO were deeply divided on whether to join the aggression: While newer NATO members from Central and Eastern Europe were in favor of the war, European heavyweights Paris and Berlin opposed it. | The Iraq war also marked the onset of diplomatic coordin…
(2023-03-20). Soplan vientos nuevos desde China. workers.org 
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein El pasado 7 de marzo, durante una conferencia de prensa celebrada en el marco de la primera sesión de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional (APN) en Beijing el recientemente designado Canciller de China Qin Gang afirmó que : "Si Estados Unidos no pisa el freno y . . . |
(2023-03-20). Phone zap for Ohio State Penitentiary hunger strikers. workers.org 
Ohio prison activists issued the statement below. People incarcerated at the Ohio State Penitentiary began a protest in mid-March and need our support to be successful in getting their demands met. Recently, guards at OSP have been forcing prisoners to stand in the showers for hours on end as a . . . |
(2023-03-20). A call to deepen class struggle in France. workers.org 
March 18: Faced with President Emmanuel Macron's new anti-democratic use of Article 49.3 of the French Constitution, the following is a joint declaration of the National Association of Communists (ANC), the Pole of Communist Revival in France (PRCF), the Communist Rally (RC) and the Youth for Communist Revival in France . . . |
(2023-03-20). G20, the Ukraine War and the Global Economic Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Unrest Erupts in France After Macron Imposes Pension Reforms by Decree. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Two decades of criminal invasion in Iraq and its aftermath. peoplesdispatch.org Since the invasion of their country in 2003, Iraqis have not seen respite from its implications, with occupation, sectarian violence, fanaticism, and corrupt and inefficient governments—sustained by persistent imperialist interventions—marking the last two decades…
(2023-03-20). Petro orders Colombia's security forces to end ceasefire with AGC. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Sunday ordered the security forces to resume attacks against paramilitary organization AGC. In a message posted on social media website Twitter, Petro said that "we…
(2023-03-20). [Articles] Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication consumption in 64 countries and regions from 2015 to 2019: A longitudinal study. thelancet.com Current ADHD prevalence estimates and rates of ADHD medication consumption in most middle-income countries are lower than the global epidemiological prevalence. It is therefore imperative to evaluate the potential barriers to diagnosis and treatment in these countries to minimise the risk of negative outcomes from undiagnosed and untreated ADHD.
(2023-03-20). Psyops Are Not New, Just More Dangerous. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Smotrich unmasks Israel's truly genocidal face. electronicintifada.net Ultra-far-right minister's claim Palestinian people do not exist reflects Israeli consensus.
(2023-03-20). What's Behind Spain's About-Face on Western Sahara? fpif.org Known as Africa's " By the 1960s, Spain — the colonial ruler of Western Sahara beginning in the 19th century — came under growing international pressure to relinquish control of the territory. The Polisario Front, a Sahrawi nationalist liberation mo…
(2023-03-20). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-20). Immigration Policy Doesn't Have To Be This Way. fpif.org For 20 years, the Department of Homeland Security has made life a nightmare for millions — but Dreamers like me have seen that there's another way.
(2023-03-20). Iraqi Writers Reflect on US Invasion 20 Years Later. truthout.org At around 5: 30 a.m. local time in Baghdad on March 20, 2003, air raid sirens were heard in Baghdad as the U.S. invasion began. Within the hour, President George W. Bush gave a nationally televised speech from the Oval Office announcing the war had begun. The attack came on the false pretext that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction, and despite worldwide protest… |
(2023-03-20). On Missing Dr. Strangelove: Or how Americans learned to Stop Worrying and forgot the Bomb. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com) — Bosley Crowther, chief film critic for the New York Times, didn't quite know what to make of Dr. Strangelove at the time of its release in January 1964. Stanley Kubrick's dark antiwar satire was "beyond any question the most shattering sick joke I've ever come across," he wrote. But if the film …
(2023-03-20). US Surgeon General: 13-Year-Olds Shouldn't Be On Social Media, Here's Why. moguldom.com U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants parents to keep their teenagers off of social media. Murthy said he feels 13-year-olds shouldn't have access to social media. According to Murthy, social media can have damaging effects on the mental health of young people. Most social media platforms require users to be 13 or older to make …
(2023-03-20). Burna Boy: I Support Black Americans Getting Reparations From US Government, You Deserve It. moguldom.com Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy set off a debate over the relationship African-Americans have with Africa. But in all of the brouhaha over his comments, Burna Boy came out for reparations for Black Americans. Burna Boy rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing the song "Like to Party," the lead single from his debut studio …
(2023-03-20). Bodies Found Of 3 Detroit Hip-Hop Artists Who Were Missing: 3 Things To Know About Murders. moguldom.com When the story was first reported in January about three hip-hop artists in the Detroit area who mysteriously went missing after their Jan. 21 show was canceled, it left many with questions. Why did all three go missing? Why would three out-of-town artists be targeted? They lived in other parts of Michigan and had traveled …
(2023-03-20). China's Success In Reconciling Saudi Arabia And Iran Huge Blow To US Hegemony. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageReconciliation opens the path for Saudi Arabia and Iran to join BRICS. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | After agreeing with Saudi Arabia in December to buy its oil for Chinese yuan instead of just US dollars, while at the same time Russia is successfully cooperating with Saudi Arabia and Iran in the oil sector, Beijing is helping a historic reconciliation between the two major Muslim countries. Chinese efforts are all the more impressive when…
(2023-03-20). How Nations' Citizens Rate Their Own Government. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Though individuals who have been heavily propagandized to think that they are better-able to rate foreign Governments than the people who live under them are (and this helps 'justify' what their Government is doing to foreign countries, such as invading them and overthrowing their Government, and doing other things that their own nation's billiona…
(2023-03-20). ICC's Putin Arrest Warrant Signals Long Overdue Unraveling Of So-Called 'Rules-Based World Order'. southfront.org 
(2023-03-20). Kherson Region To Become The Second Front Of Upcoming Ukrainian Offensive (Photos 18+, Video). southfront.org 
Ukrainian servicemen killed during the assault operation on March 19 | Amid the ongoing combat reconnaissance operations of the Ukrainian military in
(2023-03-20). Military Overview: Russian Forces Pincer Ukrainian Garrison In Avdeevka (Video 18+). southfront.org 
Ukrainian serviceman in Avdeevka | The Russian military is developing its advance in the north of the town of Avdeevka located on the north-western outskirts of Donetsk. | On March 17, Russian military sources reported Russian control of the village of Krasnogorovka located 3 kilometers north of Avdeevka. Since then, Russian forces preserved the military initiative and continued their advance westwards in order to encircle Avdeevka from the north and cut the strategically important railway used for transfer of militar…
(2023-03-20). Military Situation In Avdeevka On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-20). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-20). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army repelled the AFU attacks near the village of Novodanilovka. 25 Ukrainian servicemen were reportedly killed; | The Russian Army thwarted the assault operation of the AFU near the Kakhovka reservoir; | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU in Otradokamenka; | Artillery duels between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the area of Gulyaipole; | Artillery duels between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the area o…
(2023-03-20). Military Situation In Syria On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-20). Moscow Confirms Readiness For Negotiations, While Washington And Brussels Declare More Military Supplies. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | March 20 marked significant political developments which once again revealed the true goals of the states involved in the Ukrainian war. While Moscow confirmed its readiness to launch the negotiation process, Washington and Brussels declared new military supplies to the Kiev regime. | The United States will provide Ukraine with the new 34th package of military assistance. The new military package will contain ammunition for HIMARS MLRS and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, artillery shel…
(2023-03-20). Polish Embassy In France Denies Words Of Its Own Ambassador. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On March 19, the Polish Ambassador to France, Jan Emeryk Ro≈õciszewski, claimed that Warsaw would come into conflict with Russia if Kiev is defeated. | In his opinion, the Ukrainian crisis is a battle for the basic values and culture of the West, which is why "it is so important to win.""If Ukraine fails to defend its independence, we will have no choice but to enter into conflict," he said. | On March 20, the Polish Embassy in France denied the statement of its own ambassador…
(2023-03-20). Russia and China: A Future-Bound Partnership — By Vladimir Putin. southfront.org 
(2023-03-20). Russia Turned To Creative Diplomacy To Stabilize The Global Food Market. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Experts are predicting a global food crisis, and the imposition of sanctions on various countries is only making the problem worse. | "The world is moving away from achieving the goals of eliminating hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, in all its forms," says the report of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). | Sanctions imposed on Russia have a particularly serious impact on global food supplies, with Russia being one of the primary suppliers on the world market. For one example, in…
(2023-03-20). NATO Prepares Ukrainian Army For Offensive. southfront.org 
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(2023-03-20). A Sane Voice amidst the Madness. transcend.org 17 Mar 2023 – Former Australian PM Paul Keating has eviscerated Australia's deal to buy nuclear submarines from the U.K. and U.S., saying there is no Chinese threat to defend against, despite the war hysteria stirring in Australia.
(2023-03-20). Anything to Say? Assange, Snowden & Manning in Sydney. transcend.org 11 Mar 2023 – The three bronze statues that have been touring the world have arrived in Assange's home country, Australia.
(2023-03-20). Atrocity Fabrication and Its Consequences: How Fake News Shapes World Order. transcend.org Atrocity fabrication, the invention and reporting of atrocities committed by an adversary, has a long history in propaganda and power politics as an effective means of moving public opinion. It provides pretext for hostile measures against targets, transforming wars of aggression into wars of liberation of the oppressed.
(2023-03-20). Billionaires Shouldn't Exist. transcend.org 13 Mar 2023 – FORBES Has a New List of the World's Richest People…
(2023-03-20). Eight Contradictions of the Imperialist 'Rules-Based Order'. transcend.org 9 Mar 2023 – This is a qualitatively new phase of world history with significant global changes since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, which can be seen in a new phase of imperialism. We hope to stimulate debate and discussion in our broader Battle of Ideas against toxic social philosophies that seek to suffocate rational thought about our world.
(2023-03-20). Food Inglorious Food: Children's Health Defense Attack on Food Summit. transcend.org 5 Mar 2023 – Yesterday Dr. Meryl Nass–with assistance, comments and summaries by Alexis Baden-Mayer–convened a magnificent, important 7-hour Attack on Food Symposium + Solutions to Fight Back…
(2023-03-20). Forever Wars vs. Armageddon. transcend.org 15 Mar 2023 – The call for the U.S. to end military involvements is often made in order to advocate for new wars against more powerful countries. It appears that the only choices are forever wars or the end of the world.
(2023-03-20). Frankfurt Undermines Human Rights by Canceling a Concert by Roger Waters. transcend.org Roger Waters will take his "This Is Not a Drill" tour to Europe. But on 24 Feb, Frankfurt's city council cancelled the concert for "persistent anti-Israel behavior" calling Waters an antisemite. In response, Peter Gabriel, Julie Christie, Noam Chomsky, Susan Sarandon, Alia Shawkat, Glenn Greenwald and others signed a petition calling on the German government to uncancel the concert.
(2023-03-20). G20, the Ukraine War, and the Global Economic Crisis. transcend.org 18 Mar 2023 – United States and Its Allies Accused of Hampering Progress within the Global South…
(2023-03-20). Haiti: "The Truth Speaks for Itself" transcend.org With a defunded health care system, Haiti is once again confronting a cholera epidemic. Food insecurity threatens 5 million people, including 2.4 million children, in a country of 12 million. Government-supported paramilitary groups continue to terrorize opposition neighborhoods, with kidnappings at an all time high. These crises have their roots in the 2004 coup and the subsequent imposition of foreign occupation, coordinated through the UN.
(2023-03-20). Iraq Plus 20 (Part 1): Lies as Weapons of Mass Destruction. transcend.org 15 Mar 2023 – The Script for the Lead-Up to War…
(2023-03-20). Jeffrey Sachs Testimony on COVID Origins. transcend.org 6 Mar 2023 – My reasons to believe that SARS-CoV-2 may have emerged from a laboratory are straightforward. If indeed that is the case, it reveals the remarkable danger of ongoing gain-of-function research unknown to the Congress and public. Key questions include the following.
(2023-03-20). 'Outright Hatred' towards Muslims, Has Risen to 'Epidemic Proportions'. transcend.org 15 Mar 2023 – "Terrorism and violent extremism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization, or ethnic group."
(2023-03-20). Peace and Conflict Resolution: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seems More Intelligent Than Human Political Intelligence (PI). transcend.org I got the idea of checking what the AI-based ChatGPT had to say about the war in Ukraine and its answers were a pleasant surprise from the perspective that I hold dear: peace. Here is what I asked and what it answered within a couple of seconds.
(2023-03-20). Peace Conference: A World without Militarism. transcend.org Sat, 25 Mar: 9am to 5pm, University of London, In-person & Online, Free Entry…
(2023-03-20). Providing Education to Handicapped Students. transcend.org Mahatma Gandhi contributed to the freedom of India in diverse ways including in the field of education. He stressed the role of learning appropriate skills along with formal education; simple tasks such as electrical fittings, repair work, housekeeping (for girls), animal care, etc.
(2023-03-20). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. transcend.org On10 March Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest in the country, collapsed. This was the second largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, following Washington Mutual in 2008. Despite its size, SVB was not a "systemically important financial institution" as defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires insolvent SIFIs to "bail in" the money of their creditors to recapitalize themselves.
(2023-03-20). The Pentagon's B-Movie: Looking Closely at the Sep 2001 Attacks. transcend.org 15 Mar 2023 – Graeme MacQueen: The Indispensable 9/11 Writer's Latest Book – Leftists, no matter what they say in their defense, bear great moral responsibility for the so-called War on Terror, the Patriot Act, the invasion of Iraq, the deaths of Muslims, etc., all of which emanate from the insider attacks of September 11 and the subsequent anthrax attacks.
(2023-03-20). The Saudi-Iran Détente and Its Regional Implications. transcend.org 12 Mar 2023 – What the normalisation between two regional powers means and does not mean.
(2023-03-20). The US/UK Submarine Deal Crosses Nuclear Red Lines with Australia. transcend.org 17 Mar 2023 – If submarine nuclear reactor technology and weapons-grade (highly enriched) uranium are shared with Australia, it is a breach of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to which Australia is a signatory as a non-nuclear power. Even the supplying of such nuclear reactors by the U.S. and the UK would constitute a breach of the NPT.
(2023-03-20). To the Brahmin Sela: Sela Sutta. transcend.org I heard thus: At one time the Blessed One was touring the country of Anguttaraapa with a large community of Bhikkhus, about one thousand two hundred and fifty and entered a hamlet named Aapana. The matted hair ascetic Keniya heard "The good recluse Gotama, son of the Saakyas touring the country of Anguttaraapa."
(2023-03-20). U.S. and NATO Allies Were Responsible for Nearly 65% of Global Arms Exports in 2018-22. transcend.org 14 Mar 2023 – The US share in global arms exports increased from 33% to 40% in 2018-22, and its ally France, the third-largest exporter of weapons, had its share increasing from roughly 7.1% to 11%.
(2023-03-20). Why the Banking System Is Breaking Up. transcend.org 15 Mar 2023 – The collapses of the Silvergate and Silicon Valley Banks are like icebergs calving off from the Antarctic glacier. The financial analogy to the global warming causing this collapse is the rising temperature of interest rates. Most media reports reflect a prayer that the bank runs will be localized, as if there is no context or environmental cause.
(2023-03-20). I am the "US-based Kremlin intermediary" that tried to help Tucker Carlson book an interview with Putin. thegrayzone.com Tucker Carlson accused the NSA of spying on his personal communications when he tried to schedule an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. I can corroborate his story. On March 10, Fox News host Tucker Carlson told the Full Send podcast that the US government "broke into [his] text messages" in the summer of 2021, just months before the launch of Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Carlson claimed the spying occurred as he was planning a trip to Russia, …
(2023-03-20). "We are Not in the Least Afraid of Ruins": Food Autonomy in the Weelaunee Forest. itsgoingdown.org Report on the Weelaunee Food Autonomy Festival in so-called Atlanta, GA during the recent week of action in defense of the Weelaunee forest. On Friday March 10th, the first annual Weelaunee Food Autonomy Festival began in the Weelaunee (South River) Forest. The festival was a practical experiment in food production and distribution outside of, and…
(2023-03-20). China's Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Big Blow To Petrodollar. popularresistance.org China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tense years without any official diplomatic ties. | Iraq had previously hosted peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, but these were sabotaged in January 2020 when US President Donald Trump ordered a drone strike to assassinate top Iranian official Qasem Soleimani, who had been involved in the negotiations.
(2023-03-20). Criminals at Large: The Iraq War Twenty Years On. dissidentvoice.org The arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin came at an opportune moment. It was, if nothing else, a feeble distraction over the misdeeds and crimes of other leaders current and former. Russia, not being an ICC member country, does not acknowledge that court's jurisdiction. Nor, for that matter, does …
(2023-03-20). Lithium Americas and Biden Violating Sacred: Digging into Paiute Massacre Site for Lithium. indybay.org Breaking News: "I cried seeing this yesterday," said Dorece Sam, Fort McDermitt Paiute, seeing the destruction of the earth on the Paiute Massacre Site at Thacker Pass for a lithium mine, in northern Nevada. "To see this shattered my heart," Sam said of the violation of the sacred. "There are no cultural monitors."
(2023-03-20). CJPME Appalled by Minister Joly's Meeting with Far-Right Israeli Government. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Reforesting Mangrove Trees Could Prove Key to Storm Defense in Puerto Rico. latinorebels.com During the last few decades, illegal construction projects have encroached on Puerto Rico's beautiful beaches, leading to the destruction of mangrove forests that protect the coastline from storms and rising sea levels.
(2023-03-20). 'Holman Rule' Allows The House To Fast-Track Government Program Cuts. popularresistance.org The slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives has just voted to give itself a streamlined way to fire civil servants and shut down federal programs it doesn't like — outside the standard process of review and debate. | This method, known as the Holman rule, has been used in the past by both parties to cloak political decisions in the language and process of saving taxpayers money. It was included in a package of rules approved as the House began its business in January. | As a former acting general counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives and the author of a treatise on congressional proc…
(2023-03-20). Trump Calls for Protests Over His Impending Arrest, Echoing Jan. 6 Rhetoric. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Saturday, former President Donald Trump urged his followers to protest his potential arrest by the Manhattan District Attorney's office, which he predicted would happen sometime this week. In his post, Trump wrote that he expects to be "ARRESTED ON TUESDAY," and instructed his followers to "PROTEST" and "TAKE OUR NATION BACK" if that is the case. |
(2023-03-20). Global freshwater demand will exceed supply 40% by 2030, experts warn. nationofchange.org "The scientific evidence is that we have a water crisis. We are misusing water, polluting water, and changing the whole global hydrological cycle, through what we are doing to the climate. It's a triple crisis."
(2023-03-20). China's Example Of Leadership Injects Hope Into A World Of Uncertainty. popularresistance.org On the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China released a position paper on the path forward to peace. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed that the peace proposal lacked credibility and questioned China's commitment to the sovereignty and international law. Just weeks after China released its position on peace in Ukraine, Blinken was proven wrong. Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to reestablish relations on March 10 after a round of successful talks that took place in Beijing. | Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Centra…
(2023-03-20). China, Cambodia Hold First-Ever Joint Naval Drills. news.antiwar.com China and Cambodia have launched their first-ever joint naval drills as the two Asian nations continue to forge stronger ties despite objections from Washington. The drills, named China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2023, began on March 20 and will be held through April 8. About 3,000 military personnel from both nations will participate in the exercises. Last …
(2023-03-20). Former Taiwanese President to Make Historic Visit to Mainland China. news.antiwar.com Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou will lead a delegation to mainland China next week in an effort to improve cross-strait relations as tensions are soaring in the region. The trip will be historic as no Taiwanese president, whether former or sitting, has visited China since Chiang Kai-shek and his Kuomintang (KMT) forces fled to Taiwan …
(2023-03-20). Putin Tells Xi He Will Discuss China's Peace Proposal for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Moscow on Monday and said they would discuss a 12-point peace proposal for the Ukraine war that Beijing has put forward. "We have thoroughly studied your proposals for resolving the acute crisis in Ukraine," Putin told Xi, according to the Russian news agency TASS. "Of …
(2023-03-20). Report: US Provided Unprecedented Intelligence to India During Border Clash With Chinese Troops in 2022. news.antiwar.com
(2023-03-20). Taiwan's Military Shelves Law That Would Criminalize Spreading Rumors. news.antiwar.com Taiwan's military has agreed to temporarily put on hold controversial proposed amendments to a law that would criminalize the spread of rumors during times of war, The South China Morning Post reported Monday. The changes the Taiwanese Defense Ministry has proposed to the All-out Defense Mobilization Readiness Act would put "government controls" on all media …
(2023-03-20). US Announces $350 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US on Monday announced a new $350 million arms package for Ukraine that includes ammunition for the HIMARS rocket launchers, artillery rounds, and High-speed Anti-radiation missiles (HARMs). The arms are being sent to Ukraine via the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows President Biden to ship Kyiv weapons and equipment directly from Pentagon stockpiles. The …
(2023-03-20). Warring Sides in Yemen Agree on Prisoner Swap to Release Over 800 Detainees. news.antiwar.com The Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government have agreed on a major prisoner swap that will release over 800 detainees after the two sides held 10 days of talks in Geneva, Switzerland. The Houthis said they agreed to release 181 prisoners, including 15 Saudis and three Sudanese. In exchange, the Saudi-backed government will release 706 …
(2023-03-20). White House Says It Opposes a Ceasefire in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Document Shows Regulators Knew Of SVB Risk Five Years Ago. levernews.com 
(2023-03-20). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-03-20). Criminals at Large: The Iraq War 20 Years On. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Banking Crisis 2023: Deep Origins and Future Directions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). The US Has the World Setup for a Worse Financial Crisis Than in 2008. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Central Venous Thrombosis of the Brain After SARS-CoV-2 Infection and mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Vietnam's flag carrier conducts 1st regular flight from Beijing in 3 years. ecns.cn Vietnam Airlines flew more than 100 passengers from the Chinese capital Beijing to Hanoi on Sunday, marking its first regular service between the two capitals in three years, Vietnam News Agency reported.
(2023-03-20). Chilled salmon from Chile arrives in Changsha. ecns.cn A cargo aircraft carrying chilled salmon from Santiago, Chile, arrived recently at Changsha, Hunan province, ready to tease the taste buds of Chinese diners.
(2023-03-20). China's economic recovery affords world opportunities: global asset management institutions. ecns.cn The 2023 GAMF annual conference was held in Beijing over the weekend. Global asset management institutions believe that China's economy is gradually recovering, which will bring the world more opportunities.
(2023-03-20). Innovative design helps protect rare fish in SW China high-speed railway construction. ecns.cn Rare fish in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River are well protected during the construction of a bridge on the Chongqing-Kunming High-speed Railway because of the innovative pier-less design.
(2023-03-20). Chinese mainland tourists to Hong Kong reach 100,000 again after border reopening. ecns.cn The number of tourists to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from the Chinese mainland has steadily increased since the customs clearance resumed on Jan. 8, with the single-day number reaching a record high of 102,458 Saturday, according to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
(2023-03-20). U.S. beach city issues state of emergency, curfew after deadly shootings. ecns.cn The City of Miami Beach, in the U.S. state of Florida, issued a state of emergency and a curfew on Sunday after two deadly shootings.
(2023-03-20). China's foreign ministry releases report on state of democracy in U.S. in 2022. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday released a report on its website titled "The State of Democracy in the United States: 2022."
(2023-03-20). HK financial regulators welcome UBS' acquisition of Credit Suisse. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on Monday welcomed the acquisition of Credit Suisse AG by UBS AG.
(2023-03-20). Yellow Sea to see live-fire exercises. ecns.cn Live-fire exercises would be conducted in parts of the southern Yellow Sea from Monday to Tuesday, according to a navigation warning released by China's Maritime Safety Administration on Sunday afternoon.
(2023-03-20). Trump slams impending 'arrest', calls for protests. ecns.cn Former U.S. president Donald Trump said he expects to be "arrested" on Tuesday over an alleged hush-money payment to an adult film star in 2016 and urged his supporters to protest, as prosecutors gave signs of moving closer to an indictment.
(2023-03-20). Bamboo slips unearthed in China's Yunnan bear high historical value: experts. ecns.cn A trove of bamboo slips uncovered recently in Yunnan Province in southwest China would help decipher the administrative power of the central government of the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) over the Yunnan region, experts said.
(2023-03-20). China moves to bolster economic recovery with RRR cut. ecns.cn China has announced its first cut in the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves this year to bolster the economic growth momentum after investment stabilized and consumption rebounded in the first two months.
(2023-03-20). China an active participant in global poverty reduction: experts. ecns.cn The 2023 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development was held in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, south China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2023-03-20). China springs to action after attack kills 9, injures 2 in Central African Republic: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry immediately activated the consular emergency response mechanism and put teams on duty around the clock after an attack on a Chinese private company happened in the Central African Republic, a spokesperson said on Monday.
(2023-03-20). Chinese customs continues severe crackdown on smuggling: official. ecns.cn China will continue to maintain a high-pressure stance in cracking down on smuggling, especially that of finished oil, foreign garbage, firearms, and drugs, said Yu Jianhua, director-general of China's General Administration of Customs.
(2023-03-20). China's tax refunds, cuts for foreign trade companies in 2022 hit over $40 billion. ecns.cn China supports all enterprises to enjoy various types of tax preferential policies and tax reduction and tax refund for foreign trade companies last year reached 285 billion yuan(around $41.35 billion), said Yu Jianhua, director-general of China's General Administration of Customs, on Monday.
(2023-03-20). 20 years after U.S. invasion, tragedy of Haditha massacre not forgotten by Iraqis. ecns.cn Twenty years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the residents of Haditha, a city located on the banks of the Euphrates River in Iraq's western province of Anbar, still recall with great pain and anger the massacre committed by U.S. soldiers against innocent civilians.
(2023-03-20). New Zealand FM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will visit China from March 22 to 25, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Monday.
(2023-03-20). Seasonal livestock transfer starts in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A total of 1.016-million livestock have been moved from winter pastures to spring pastures, marking the official start of annual spring migration.
(2023-03-20). Reshui graveyard site in Qinghai. ecns.cn Xuewei No. 1, discovered in 1982, is the most complete and high standard tomb with clear structures, providing important evidence about Tuyuhun-tubo Period (6th to 8th centuries)…
(2023-03-20). World's largest span arch bridge under construction in Guangxi. ecns.cn With a total length of 2,488.55 meters and a main span of 600 meters, Tian'e Longtan Bridge is the world's largest span arch bridge, connecting Nandan to Tian'e Xialao expressway.
(2023-03-20). World's largest containership sets sail for sea trial. ecns.cn With a total length of 399.99 meters, a width of 61.3 meters and a maximum height of 78.1 meters above the keel, "Xinfu 103" has a deck area of 24,000 square meters, equivalent to 3.3 standard football fields.
(2023-03-20). Squirrel monkey appreciates blooming flowers in Chongqing. ecns.cn A squirrel monkey appreciates blooming peach flowers on a tree at a zoo in Chongqing.
(2023-03-20). Flying egrets, golden dry reeds creat beautiful ecological picture. ecns.cn Hundreds of egrets fly over golden dry reeds, creating a beautiful ecological picture at Hongze Lake Wetland in Sihong County, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 19, 2023.
(2023-03-20). Starry night over sea of clouds on Qinling Mountain. ecns.cn Magnificent scenery of a sea of clouds and starry sky over Zhuque National Forest Park in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-03-20). Biden approves huge oil extraction project in Alaska. mronline.org 
In an action that is a flat reversal of his election campaign pledge of "no more drilling on federal lands," President Joe Biden decided Monday to approve an $8 billion oil drilling project on Alaska's North Slope, to be operated by ConocoPhillips.
(2023-03-20). It's a new day in the United Auto Workers. mronline.org 
The machine will churn no more. Nearly 80 years of top-down one-party rule in the United Auto Workers are coming to an end. Reformer Shawn Fain is set to be the winner in the runoff for the UAW presidency.
(2023-03-20). Peace rallies held in Washington DC to protest U.S. militarism. mronline.org 
The rally coincides with the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq.
(2023-03-20). War buildup: Biden's $1 trillion military budget. mronline.org 
The White House released its budget request for 2024. For the Pentagon, there is $824 billion. Adding armaments for military operations in Ukraine takes that figure to more than $950 billion.
(2023-03-20). Chris Hedges: The Lord of Chaos. scheerpost.com 
The politicians and shills in the media who orchestrated 20 years of military debacles in the Middle East, and who seek a world dominated by U.S. power, must be held accountable for their crimes.
(2023-03-20). Iraq 20 Years: Scott Ritter—Disarmament, the Fundamental Lie. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-20). Iraq War 20 Years: Ray McGovern—The Uses and Abuses of National Intelligence Estimates. scheerpost.com 
The case to invade Iraq on March 19, 2003 was based on an NIE that was prepared not to determine the truth, but rather to "justify" preemptive war, when there was nothing to preempt.
(2023-03-20). On Missing Dr. Strangelove. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-20). US Media's Iraq War Pushers 20 Years On: Where Are They Now? Rich and Influential. scheerpost.com 
It's not just that media figures who sold the most devastating war crime of the 21st century never faced any professional consequences—they're more powerful and influential now than ever.
(2023-03-20). Cyclone Freddy underscores inequalities — reparations for Africa! workers.org 
The United States has 5% of the world's population but is responsible for 28% of annual carbon emissions in the world — about 15 tons per capita. For the wealthiest 10%, it is closer to 55 tons per capita! In contrast, the second-largest and second-most populous continent — Africa — . . . |
(2023-03-20). Argentina: El Frente de Todos, en una interna casi inentendible. globalizacion.ca Hay una imagen de panorama político descompuesto, con alcances muy difíciles de precisar. Pero, para el Gobierno y lo que quede de su alianza intersectorial, sería más grave aún caer en el tremendismo y en un espíritu derrotista. | Una de…
(2023-03-20). Dalí, Brathwaite, Soin: Dialogues about change at the Art Institute of Chicago. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO — Salvador Dalí: The Image Disappears is the high-powered draw at the Art Institute these days, attracting large crowds, through June 12, to examine the surrealist's work of the 1930s, the critical decade of the Spanish Civil War. He had already become celebrated enough as an iconic representative of his age, and of a …
(2023-03-20). Commemorating Iraq's Three Wars (1991, 2003, 2014): Looking Back : 'Internationally Sponsored Genocide'. Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca Editors have a mantra, do not look back, move on, write what is current. But sometimes looking back is vital. Those who ignore even the recent past are doomed to understand nothing, sink deeper into quagmires — and bleat again …
(2023-03-20). Detroit holds rally in solidarity with DC anti-war demonstration. fightbacknews.org Detroit, MI – In the early afternoon of March 18, braving the sub-freezing temperatures and biting wind, 40 activists gathered at Hart Plaza, in the heart of Detroit, to demonstrate against the U.S. escalation of its war against Russia in the Ukraine. The rally was in solidarity with the historic DC march occurring at the same date. | Several speakers tied the brutal U.S. invasion of Iraq, which began on this day 20 years ago, to the U.S. war in Ukraine, noting the chilling parallels between the two. | Movement elder Bill Meyer, representing the Michigan Peace Council, added his perspective to the event, saying…
(2023-03-20). Students, community demands U of MN expand tuition program for native students. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Friday, March 17, over 50 students and community members gathered outside the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and braved the bitter winds to demand the University of Minnesota expand the Native American Promise Tuition Program and fund the American Indian Studies department. University of Minnesota Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) collaborated with the American Indian Student Cultural Center (AISCC) to organize this protest to fight for native students' rights. | Emcees from AISCC and SDS led chants and introduced the first speakers of the action. "The U of M is a land-grant institu…
(2023-03-20). New York celebrates International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org Brooklyn, NY — The New York Community Action Project (NYCAP) hosted an International Women's Day rally outside of the Barclay Center on Sunday, March 19. | The Barclay Center is not only well-known as a venue for basketball games and concerts, but it's a gathering spot in Brooklyn for anti-police protests. Throughout 2020, thousands upon thousands gathered at the awning of the famous venue to demand justice for George Floyd. | On this afternoon, NYCAP gathered as hundreds walked into a basketball game to demand justice for the women harmed by the NYPD, defend women's rights, and fight for reproductive jus…
(2023-03-20). Final Straw: Felony Littering Trials Under Way in Asheville. itsgoingdown.org Long-time anarchist radio show and podcast The Final Straw speaks on the upcoming felony trial of mutual aid organizers in Asheville, NC. Listen and Download HERE This week: a chat with Pip, a defendant in, and Grace, a supporter of, the Aston Park Defendants case which led to the arrest of 16 people, including 2…
(2023-03-20). Ecuador — El rey está desnudo. globalizacion.ca La posibilidad de juicio político que pende sobre Guillermo Lasso es una de las manifestaciones de la crisis múltiple que vive el país sudamericano. | A solo dos años de mandato, el presidente ecuatoriano se encuentra cada vez más aislado y…
(2023-03-20). Urgent: Imprisoned Diplomat Alex Saab's Life Is In Danger. popularresistance.org Today the Free Alex Saab Movement makes an urgent call to the world to denounce the alarming health condition of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, which endangers his life. | In July 2021, the Working Group against Torture and several UN rapporteurs expressed their concern about the irreparable deterioration of Alex Saab's health condition. | Let us recall that in Cape Verde, on July 7, 2021, after many refusals, Alex Saab was visited by his family doctor, who in his report detected a worrying health condition of the Venezuelan official, especially because Saab is a stomach cancer survivor.
(2023-03-20). Indigenous Group Fighting Emissions Cap Supported By Oil Company. popularresistance.org A national Indigenous group is fighting a proposed federal limit on oil and gas sector emissions by arguing it will harm First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. | But the group has a powerful non-Indigenous ally, according to corporate documents from Canada's second-largest oil and gas producer. | Cenovus, a Calgary-based oil sands company that last year had net earnings of $6.5 billion, says in those documents that it has paid for membership with the Indigenous Resource Network (IRN). Yet a spokesperson for the network called that a "misrepresentation."
(2023-03-20). Iraq Invasion 20th Anniversary: Five Million Dead in Iraqi Holocaust 1990 Onwards. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Selected Articles: 20 Lies About the Iraq War. globalresearch.ca 
By A supposed meeting in Prague between Mohammed Atta, leader of the 11 September hijackers, and an Iraqi intelligence official was the main basis for …
(2023-03-20). The Weekly Round-up: Putin's arrest warrant, "Increasingly authoritarian" UK, Murderer sentencing. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The ICC has issued an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin for the war crime of the unlawful deportation and transference of children. The Russian commissioner for children's rights, Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, has also been issued an arrest warrant. According to Ukrainian government figures, 16,266 children have been deported to Russia since the …
(2023-03-20). Las "sanciones" no han podido con Rusia. globalizacion.ca Contrario al objetivo que espera Occidente, que es el de destruir la economía rusa y debilitar a su gobierno mediante las cientos de "sanciones" que le ha impuesto, hoy el gigante euroasiático las ha ido esquivando y muestra índices de…
(2023-03-20). Legal Experts Unimpressed as Trump's Mystery Witness Is Revealed. truthout.org Legal experts raised doubts about the value of former President Donald Trump's surprise mystery witness in the Manhattan DA probe after he was revealed to be a former Rudy Giuliani attorney. Trump on Sunday teased that "the most important witness" was set to appear before the Manhattan grand jury investigating the 2016 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump did not name the… |
(2023-03-20). Imperial launches new scholarship for sub-Saharan Africa PhD students. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched a new scholarship programme to support PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa.
(2023-03-20). Toxic pet flea and tick treatments are polluting UK freshwaters. imperial.ac.uk Parasite treatments and preventatives we put on our pets are finding their way into UK waters in concentrations that are toxic to aquatic species.
(2023-03-20). South Africa Has Developed Strong Working Relationship with Russia, China. infobrics.org South Africa continues to integrate more closely into the structure of BRICS while developing stronger cooperation with Moscow and Beijing within the framework of the organization…
(2023-03-20). China's RMB Yuan Usage Spreads Across Russia's Financial Portfolios. infobrics.org Against the backdrop of the Russian Central Bank's devaluation of bank balance sheets, the volume of corporate loans in China's RMB Yuan in Russia is growing; and are offered by an increasing range of players…
(2023-03-20). India's Reliance Shifts Traders to Russian Commodities Hub Dubai. infobrics.org India's Reliance Industries Ltd. has shifted most of its oil traders from Mumbai to Dubai, executing a plan announced in 2021, but which now coincides with the city's growing stature as a commodities hub…
(2023-03-20). US naval hegemony might come to its end soon. infobrics.org Can an overburdened and overextended America maintain its sea hegemony while engaging in land wars?>
(2023-03-20). Cuban Revolution, US Embargo: Al Mayadeen Interviews the Cuban President. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, the Cuban President touches on the Cuban Revolution, its challenges, and achievements, as well as US manipulations. Part I Al Mayadeen Media Network Chairman Ghassan Ben Jeddou conducted an exclusive interview with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, during which the latter discussed the Cuban Revolution and its challenges,…
(2023-03-20). Dilemmas of the World Majority. libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev We are dealing with a rather unique example of a struggle in which the forces of the opponents are approximately comparable, although the superiority of the West is significant. We absolutely do not know how the countries of the World Majority would behave in conditions where the USA and Europe launched an offensive…
(2023-03-20). Documents Reveal True Motives Behind Canada's Support for Saudi Arabia. libya360.wordpress.com Owen Schalk Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Canada's relationship with the kingdom is based solely on cold economic calculations On March 11, online media outlet The Breach published a document that shines a light on Ottawa's usually secretive policies toward Saudi Arabia and the wider West Asian region. The document illustrates that Canada's cozy relationship with the…
(2023-03-20). Ecuador: "CONAIE Supports the Impeachment of Lasso" libya360.wordpress.com ALAILeonidas Iza Salazar, top leader of the Confederation of Indigenous Nations of Ecuador (CONAIE) The prestige of Leonidas Iza, president of CONAIE, far exceeds the indigenous peoples of Ecuador. We had a conversation with him about the struggles of the indigenous nations and nationalities, the current political situation in Ecuador, regional integration and the democratization…
(2023-03-20). Press Conference: Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya on the 20th Anniversary of the US Invasion of Iraq. libya360.wordpress.com Press Conference by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia on the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq Vassily Nebenzia: Good afternoon everyone. As you might have noticed, initially in today's program of work we had briefing on 1591 Committee and briefing and consultations on UNITAMS. Then there came a request from Western delegations to schedule…
(2023-03-20). The State of Democracy in the United States: 2022. libya360.wordpress.com On the day that marked the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a report on Monday further unveiling the decline of American democracy and the chaos it has brought to the world under its disguise. Contents I.‚ÄÇPreamble II.‚ÄÇAmerican democracy in chronic ills 1.‚ÄÇAmerican democracy in further decline 2.‚ÄÇPolitical…
(2023-03-20). Xi's Moscow Visit is a Key Moment in the Struggle to End US Hegemony. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitry Trenin Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow is not just symbolic as his first foreign excursion after being re-elected to an unprecedented third term. The trip is particularly important because of the wider context in which it is taking place. The global situation calls for a further upgrade in Sino-Russian relations to address the external…
(2023-03-20). El neoliberalismo y autoritarismo de Macron disparan una nueva revuelta en Francia. globalizacion.ca La reforma de las pensiones propuesta por el presidente Emmanuel Macron no cuenta con el respaldo de los franceses. Y, ante la falta de apoyos, el mandatario decidió este jueves aprobar la nueva norma por decreto, es decir, sin someterla…
(2023-03-20). UN IPCC Climate Report to Sound Most Dire Warning Yet. truthout.org A United Nations panel composed of the world's top scientists is set to release its latest climate assessment on Monday as governments fail to heed repeated, increasingly urgent warnings that the window for action to prevent catastrophic global heating is nearly shut. The landmark report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will come after a year in which planet-warming CO2… |
(2023-03-20). Arrest Warrant Issued for Putin for War Crimes? Hold on a Minute! globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). 20 Years After the Invasion of Iraq, Will the Media's Complicity be Flushed Down the Memory Hole? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Who's in control of how we remember the Iraq War? nationofchange.org "All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory." –Viet Thanh Nguyen…
(2023-03-20). Former UN Weapons Inspector Reports that U.S. Drone Forced Down in Black Sea Was Gathering Intelligence for Ukrainian Forces. covertactionmagazine.com In a "2-minute topic" posted on Twitter, former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter reported that the U.S. MQ-9 drone that was forced down into the Black Sea on March 14 was not innocently transiting international airspace when it was intercepted by two Russian Su-27 fighters. Rather, it was on an intelligence-gathering mission, peering into Crimea, to gather …
(2023-03-20). Title VI Complaint Filed Against George Washington University. popularresistance.org Last month, a Palestinian rights group filed a federal complaint against George Washington University (GW), alleging the institution allows discrimination against Palestinians to persist unabated on campus. | Palestine Legal filed a federal complaint with the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, demanding it investigates what the organization describes as a "years-long, hostile environment of anti-Palestinian racism." | The legal rights group is representing three students who say they have experienced anti-Palestinian discrimination from fellow classmates, professors, administrators,…
(2023-03-20). NSW rail unions break through public sector pay gap. greenleft.org.au The two unions covering rail workers in New South Wales have welcomed the federal Fair Work Commission's decision to grant a pay rise for rail staff over 2022—2023. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-03-20). NSW rail unions bust through public sector pay gap. greenleft.org.au The two unions covering rail workers in New South Wales have welcomed the federal Fair Work Commission's decision to grant a pay rise for rail staff over 2022-2023. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-03-20). Young Pilot's Heart Damaged Right After COVID-19 Vax. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Friday 3/24: State of Repression in El Salvador. indybay.org Redstone Labor Temple, | 2940 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | (between Mission and South Van Ness, | half block from 16th St. BART)…
(2023-03-20). Does ICC's Arrest Warrant Limit Putin's External Visits? "The West is Hysterical" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Patriotism and Sinophobia. dissidentvoice.org People such as former US military men like Scott Ritter and Douglas MacGregor provide excellent analysis on the geopolitics and warring in Ukraine. Ritter and McGregor are two Americans apparently able to relay a perspective based on their own take of a situation, a take independent of government pronouncements and home media reports. Nonetheless, despite …
(2023-03-20). 'Rigorous' Maidan Massacre Exposé Suppressed By Top Academic Journal. popularresistance.org The massacre by snipers of anti-government activists and police officers in Kiev's Maidan Square in late February 2014 was a defining moment in the US-orchestrated overthrow of Ukraine's elected government. The death of 70 protesters triggered an avalanche of international outrage that made President Viktor Yanukovych's downfall a fait accompli. Yet today these killings remain unsolved. | Enter Ivan Katchanovski, a Ukrainian-Canadian political scientist at the University of Ottawa. For years, he marshaled overwhelming evidence demonstrating that the snipers were not affiliated with Yanukovych's government, but pr…
(2023-03-20). International Criminal Court Wants to Arrest Putin for Sheltering Child Refugees. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). The United States Is Literally Sucking The Blood Of The Poor. popularresistance.org You already know things are not good for a lot of people in the United States. | As of two months ago, 64% of the country said they're living paycheck to paycheck. Even if we exclude the million or so homeless across the U.S., recent data shows that approximately 5.3 million households are behind on their home mortgage payments. | Another report from 2018 showed that around 130 million people in the U.S. admitted an inability to pay for basic needs like food, health care, housing, or utilities. And those numbers are before the pandemic began, which is like saying it felt hot in here before a fire burned down the…
(2023-03-20). US Decides Whether or Not Kiev Should Negotiate Peace. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). US paranoid about Russia-China summit. peoplesdispatch.org The Anglo-Saxon clique is watching with dismay the talks in Moscow between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. To be sure, Moscow and Beijing have decided to stand together to bury the US hegemony…
(2023-03-20). Endless Wars: US Escalation to the East. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). China facilita un acuerdo entre Irán y Arabia Saudí. globalizacion.ca Aunque apenas haya aparecido en los principales medios de comunicación, Irán y Arabia Saudí han alcanzado un importante acuerdo con implicaciones de largo alcance no solo en la región, sino mucho más allá. Es un importante paso en la alineación…
(2023-03-20). Protesters rally in Washington against U.S. support for war. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Washington this weekend to demand that the United States abandon militarism and the use of sanctions against its perceived enemies. The demonstration took place as the country marked the 20th anniversary of the Iraq invasion in 2003. By some estimates, that war went on to …
(2023-03-20). Riding wave of reform and renewal, Shawn Fain wins UAW presidency. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT —Riding a wave of reform after a massive corruption scandal and resentment of a two-tier wage system at the Detroit 3, Shawn Fain, nominee of the Unite All Workers for Democracy (UAW-D) movement, narrowly defeated incumbent Ray Curry for the United Auto Workers presidency. His win completes a UAW-D/UAW Members United sweep of contested …
(2023-03-20). [Articles] Mortality by age, gene and gender in carriers of pathogenic mismatch repair gene variants receiving surveillance for early cancer diagnosis and treatment: a report from the prospective Lynch syndrome database. thelancet.com In path_MMR carriers undergoing colonoscopy surveillance, non-colorectal Lynch syndrome cancers were associated with more deaths than were colorectal cancers. Reducing deaths from non-colorectal cancers presents a key challenge in contemporary medical care in Lynch syndrome.
(2023-03-20). My Lai, 'Killing Ideology' & Disobeying Orders: 55 Years Ago Today. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). 20 Years After US Invasion, Iraq Faces Cascading Climate and Water Crises. truthout.org Twenty years after a United States-led coalition invaded and occupied Iraq, the country is facing cascading environmental crises and was recently declared the fifth-most vulnerable country to climate disruption. Plagued by instability and corruption fueled by religious divisions and various militias competing for influence and revenue, the Iraqi government is weak and unable to tackle these… |
(2023-03-20). 20 Years After Start Of The Iraq War, Peace Movement Protests Another War. popularresistance.org Today, some organizers are too young to remember the outbreak of the Iraq War, representing an entirely new generation of the anti-war movement. Delaney Leonard, a 19-year-old in her first year of college and a member of the Howard University Dissenters, an anti-war group at a historically Black university, cannot recall a time in her life when the US wasn't at war. She will be part of the demonstration Saturday because "the effects of billions of dollars being taken away from crucial sectors of our country such as education, healthcare, or housing has been intrinsic to my youth."
(2023-03-20). Thousands demonstrate in front of White House to demand an end to the US war machine. peoplesdispatch.org Over 200 organizations participated in a rally and march this weekend to fight for peace in Ukraine and an end to US escalation…
(2023-03-20). Consumer Health: Don't let the time change get you down. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For much of the U.S. and many places around the world, daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12, when clocks are turned forward one hour. Sleep provides the foundation for all your daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. Regularly sleeping less than seven hours per night is associated with weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and depression. Lack of sleep also can affect your immune system and heart health. But a time shift ‚Äï…
(2023-03-20). Shame and guilt eating: Tackling binge-eating disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most people occasionally eat too much. They may fill up an extra plate with seconds at a special event, enjoy another piece of pie at a holiday gathering or eat popcorn until stuffed at the movies. But for some people, overeating becomes excessive. It crosses the line from an occasional indulgence to a binge-eating disorder when overeating feels out of control and happens on a regular basis. It's the most common eating disorder in the…
(2023-03-20). 5 ways to get better sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You're not alone if you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Many people struggle with sleep — and that's a problem, since sleep plays a crucial role in your health, energy levels and ability to function at your best. Most adults require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel well-rested and energized each day. If restless nights have become the norm for you or you find that your sleep is not refreshing,…
(2023-03-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does one moldy berry spoil the whole bunch? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring is around the corner, which means the beginning of berry season. Berries can be a great source of potassium and vitamins C and K, and can also promote a healthy gut. While berries are among the healthiest foods to eat, if not stored properly, they can get mushy and grow mold. But a little bit of mold doesn't necessarily mean the whole batch goes to waste. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse,…
(2023-03-20). How Many Millions Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Libya, Syria, Somalia and Yemen: How Many Millions Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). How Many Millions of People Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). The Iraq War Death Toll. "War Crimes Prosecutions of Senior U.S. and U.K. Officials" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Afghanistan and Pakistan: How Many People Has the U.S. Killed in Its Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). How Many People Has the U.S. Killed in Its Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). CUNY Administration Cracks Down On Student And Worker-Run Food Pantry. popularresistance.org Three years ago this month, the City University of New York (CUNY) pivoted to remote operations during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. When the university began to gradually reopen in-person operations after vaccines were widely available, dining services on many campuses — which students rely on for affordable meals — remained closed. At the same time, wages have not kept up with inflation, and budget cuts from the city and the state are gutting many of CUNY's other services. Not only are affordable campus dining options important, but students and workers are struggling more than ever to…
(2023-03-20). US Says More Drones as a Fed-Up World Shakes Its Head. orinocotribune.com By Daniel Patrick Welch — Mar 16, 2023 | The US is completely unashamed by the depth and audacity of the evil plans it is revealed to have organized. No matter what you catch them doing, there is zero chance they will take the high road, admit responsibility, and adjust their course. Backing Right Sector heroes they agreed were terrorists a short while ago? Never happened. Nordstream bombers? Naaaaah. | Now, getting its drones as close to Crimea as they can without getting caught [oops!] is just another set up for a sketch on the mock news of Saturday Night Live. The US-sponsored headline is that "Russia is…
(2023-03-20). Washington Imposes Economic Sanctions on Black Community Projects Inside the US. orinocotribune.com In March 2023, Regions Bank notified the black nonprofit African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) that the bank was "exiting" their 20-year relationship, closing accounts, withdrawing lines of credit and canceling mortgage loans. | This assault on the ability of African people to build economic self-reliance was the latest in a series of actions revealing government and corporate cooperation targeting the black community programs of the Uhuru (Freedom) Movement including its popular Women's Health Center, Black Power Vanguard Basketball Court, "One Africa! One Nation!" Marketplaces, Gary Brooks Communi…
(2023-03-20). Boom: Trilateral Commission Declares "2023 Is Year One of This New Global Order" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). A government for and of the banks in the US. peoplesdispatch.org Eugene Puryear of BreakThrough News explains the latest US banking crisis, the role of the US Federal Reserve, and how only the rich seem to be worthy of bailouts and rescue packages…
(2023-03-20). Daily Round-Up | Indian farmers' protest concludes with victory and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of a victorious farmers' march in India, a protest over energy sovereignty in Mexico, and journalists condemning repression in Bangladesh…
(2023-03-20). Doctors in the UK strike for pay restoration. peoplesdispatch.org Tens of thousands of junior doctors in the UK concluded their 72-hour strike on Wednesday, March 15. Junior doctors are demanding full pay restoration, an approximately 26% salary increase to make up for the income lost since 2008.
(2023-03-20). Freedom or martyrdom: Palestinian prisoners to launch hunger strike against Israeli repression. peoplesdispatch.org The hunger strike set to begin on March 22 is part of broader resistance efforts by Palestinian prisoners, including ongoing civil disobedience, against the Israel's inhumane punitive measures…
(2023-03-20). "Mexico is a free and independent country": AMLO leads rally in defense of sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org The mobilization on the anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry was also in support of the AMLO government and its decision to nationalize the country's lithium…
(2023-03-20). "Never forget, never forgive!": Massive mobilizations across Greece denounce Tempi train disaster. peoplesdispatch.org 
The Greek working class has accused that the underfunding, privatization, and criminal negligence by the government and railway authorities had resulted in the deadly train accident in Tempi on February 28, in which 57 people were killed and 85 injured…
(2023-03-20). New Zealand's teachers demand better pay and working conditions. peoplesdispatch.org Teachers had rejected the recent government offer on pay rise, arguing that it neither accounts for the decline in real wages, nor offers solutions to the understaffing and underfunding of schools…
(2023-03-20). Remember Iraq: People's movements march in Washington DC calling for end to the war machine. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of activists from nearly 200 organizations took to the streets of Washington DC on March 18 to mark 20 years of the brutal and criminal Iraq war.
(2023-03-20). Video: Packed Marrickville Town Hall meeting calls on Labor not to repeat Iraq war mistake. greenleft.org.au A packed town hall meeting in Marrickville, at the heart of the Prime Minister's electorate, called on Labor not to repeat Iraq war mistake by joining the United States-led war drive against China. Peter Boyle reports.
(2023-03-20). 20 Years On, What Did the Iraq War Truly Cost? fpif.org The war claimed more than lives and treasure — it claimed a future's worth of lost opportunities. Now, younger generations are demanding them back.
(2023-03-20). 20 years and trillions of dollars later, what did the Iraq War cost? peoplesworld.org 
Most of us who were alive then remember where we were on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, I wonder how many also remember where we were that day. On 9/11, I was a Catholic school eighth grader. I'll never forget my teacher, Mrs. Anderson, …
(2023-03-20). Russia's Economy Is Booming — Despite or Because of Sanctions? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). To Prevent a Civil War That Is About to Happen in Pakistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Iraq 20 Years: The Uses And Abuses Of National Intelligence Estimates. popularresistance.org A New York Times Magazine article in July 2020 focused on then Secretary of State Powell and his U.N. speech of Feb. 5, 2003 and the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) upon which it is largely based. A lot of the detail in the article may have been new to many readers, but not to Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, which had been established a month before. VIPS watched the speech, dissected it, and sent their verdict to President George W. Bush before close of business that same afternoon | We gave Powell a charitable grade of "C", faulting him for, inter alia, not providing needed context and persp…
(2023-03-20). SA Labor blasted about its lack of public, affordable housing. greenleft.org.au A protest about soaring rents and a lack of housing affordability was organised outside Parliament House. Renfrey Clarke reports.
(2023-03-20). Browder orders EU to move against Georgia over Saakashvili. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 20, 2023 Bill Browder Calls on EU to Impose Sanctions on Those Responsible for Mikheil Saakashvili's Case Bill Browder, the author of the Magnitsky Act, called on the European Union to impose sanctions on those people who are responsible for the condition of Mikheil Saakashvili in prison in an interview with POLITICO. Browder …
(2023-03-20). Combat training for Persian Gulf: NATO 40-partner nation Military Strategic Partnership Conference held in Qatar. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com In addition to thirty NATO members, that is. ==== NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeMarch 20, 2023 DSACEUR attends Military Strategic Partnership Conference in Qatar NATO's Military Strategic Partnership Conference 2023 wrapped up on Friday, Mar. 17, 2023 in Doha, Qatar with nearly 40 Partner Nations in attendance. The conference, which began on Mar. 13, encompassed …
(2023-03-20). EU to ship $2 billion more in shells, other ammunition to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMarch 20, 2023 Ukraine updates: EU agrees ‚Ǩ2 billion ammo plan for Kyiv European Union ministers signed off on a plan to supply ‚Ǩ2 billion ($2.1 billion) worth of ammunition to Ukraine on Monday. The bloc aims to deliver 1 million 155-millimeter artillery shells to Ukraine in the next 12 months as well as …
(2023-03-20). Georgia: British foreign secretary evokes Thatcher, USSR collapse, "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 20, 2023 UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly calls on Russia to Fulfill 2008 Ceasefire Agreement Obligations The UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, stated at a briefing held together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili that the UK continues to support Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and called on Russia …
(2023-03-20). Georgia: NATO trains allied, partner troops in winter warfare. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMarch 20, 2023 The winter basic course of mining training has been completed Within the framework of NATO's "Partnership for Peace" program (PFP), the basic winter training course for mining has been completed. 25 military personnel from 6 NATO member and non-member countries underwent mining training for three weeks in Bakuriani….During the …
(2023-03-20). NATO's 1999 Aggression Against Yugoslavia: Global Turning Point. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Belgrade Forum for a World of EqualsMarch 19, 2023 NATO's 1999 Aggression Against Yugoslavia: Turning Point (Edited by RR) This March 24th, the Belgrade Forum for a World of Equals, Generals and Admirals Association of Serbia, Veterans Association SUBNOR of Serbia and some other independent associations and think tanks, will mark the 24th anniversary of …
(2023-03-20). Video: NATO led 30-nation warfare interoperability drills in West Africa. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ivory Coast would never have hosted such an event if France and its NATO ally in Washington had not intervened militarily to overthrow the government of President Laurent Gbagbo in 2011 — RR ==== NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeMarch 20, 2023 Video: United Against Terrorism — Exercise Flintlock 2023 What are NATO Allies doing about …
(2023-03-20). French Communists: 'We can definitely win' no confidence vote against Macron on pensions. peoplesworld.org 
French Communists said Saturday that they "can definitely win" a vote of no confidence in the government of President Emmanuel Macron. Monday's confidence vote was tabled after Macron decided to force through his unpopular pensions legislation rather than risk defeat in the National Assembly last Thursday. The bill, which raises the retirement age from 62 …
(2023-03-20). México-Tesla Agreement: Mutually Beneficial Or One-sided? popularresistance.org On March 1, 2023, México's President Andres Lopéz Obrador confirmed an agreement with Tesla that allows the electric vehicle company to build the "biggest electric vehicle plant in the world." The plant, or maquiladora, will be located in the border state of Nuevo León within the industrial hub of Monterrey, México." The plant will specifically be located in the Santa Catarina municipality. The agreement is governed by the United States-México-Canada Agreement (USMCA), previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The México-Tesla partnership was announced just 10 days after the Mexican pre…
(2023-03-20). Judge Could Rule to Halt Nationwide Sales of Common Abortion Pill. truthout.org During a four-hour hearing last week that could eliminate nationwide access to a common and widely used abortion pill, federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, of the Northern District of Texas, signaled his conservative Christian beliefs early and often. Speaking from the bench in a courtroom in Amarillo, Texas, Kacsmaryk repeatedly used language that mimicked the vocabulary of anti-abortion activists. |
(2023-03-20). President Maduro: Venezuela Produces 95% of Products Distributed in CLAP Program. orinocotribune.com 
On Friday, March 17, during an event celebrating the seventh anniversary of the founding of the CLAP program held at the Oasis Food Packaging Center, located in the Industrial Zone of Guatire in Miranda state, President Nicolás Maduro announced that Venezuela now produces 95% of the products that are distributed through its Local Supply and Production Committees (CLAP) program. | He added that 7.5 million families receive food and other daily commodities at least once a month from this plan. | President Maduro also spoke about the persecution carried out by the US against countries that have provided products to…
(2023-03-20). Biden, øQuién es tu George Ball? globalizacion.ca Este es el relato sobre otro estadounidense que, al igual que Daniel Ellsberg [filtrador de los Papeles del Pentágono], hizo lo correcto en el momento indicado en medio de una guerra. Sin embargo, a diferencia de Ellsberg, su acto de…
(2023-03-20). Alex Jones Is Allegedly Giving Away Millions to Avoid $1.4B Sandy Hook Payout. truthout.org Far right conspiracist and Infowars founder Alex Jones made the lives of the families of the child victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a "living hell" for a decade — and now, he is reportedly hiding and giving away his wealth to avoid an over $1 billion legal bill that he has been ordered to pay the families. According to a new report by The New York Times, as Jones has faced… |
(2023-03-20). Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Steps Down Early, Just Days Before Senate Hearing. truthout.org Howard Schultz announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his post as Starbucks CEO two weeks earlier than his scheduled departure date, resigning just before a hearing led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) about the company's union busting next week. Schultz began his third stint as CEO of the company last year when, as workers said, the company brought him back to lead the fight against… |
(2023-03-20). Warren Says Trump-Picked Jerome Powell Has "Failed" as Chair of Federal Reserve. truthout.org Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is intensifying her scrutiny of federal financial regulators in the wake of the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history, calling for an independent investigation into agencies that she says contributed to the collapses and saying that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell especially deserves blame. On Saturday, Warren called on the inspectors… |
(2023-03-20). Michigan opens the door to restoring union power. nationofchange.org For the first time in nearly 60 years, a state is poised to reverse its "right to work" law and begin to undo the damage of a corporate-driven anti-union trend.
(2023-03-20). Civil rights groups urge US Department of Education to investigate children's rights violations at Louisiana's Angola prison. splcenter.org
(2023-03-20). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La memorable actuación de Cuba en el Clásico. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Directivos, peloteros y periodistas presentes en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol comparecerán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para valorar el resultado cubano en este importante evento y la entereza y alegría del equipo nacional frente al odio que entorpeció su accionar en Miami.
(2023-03-20). María Cabrales: Una mujer con historia propia. cubadebate.cu Un día como hoy de 1842, nació la patriota cubana María Magdalena Cabrales Fernández. María Cabrales es un ejemplo de mujer y patriota cubana. No ha trascendido a la historia solo por ser solo la esposa del lugarteniente general Antonio Maceo Grajales, sino por sus altos valores independentistas contra la metrópolis española en el siglo XIX.
(2023-03-20). Thalía Fuentes Puebla: "El periodismo es un privilegio" cubadebate.cu
(2023-03-20). El pueblo recibió a sus Campeones. cubadebate.cu Luego de un recorrido por calles principales de La Habana, como G y 23 y M, el Team Asere llegó a un abarrotado Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva, donde las iniciativas no se hicieron esperar.En medio de coloridas olas desde las gradas y fuertes coros "Oye, yo soy Team Asere", los peloteros cubanos recibieron el agasajo del público.
(2023-03-20). Cuba cae en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol y concluye cuarta. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos superó ampliamente a Cuba catorce carreras por dos en el partido semifinal del Quinto Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, para convertirse así en el primer finalista del evento beisbolero, a la espera del ganador del encuentro entre Japón y México. El equipo cubano culminó cuarto en esta edición y este lunes se le organizará un cálido recibimiento, en la Ciudad Deportiva.
(2023-03-20). Prueba dinámica realizada este domingo arroja resultados satisfactorios. cubadebate.cu Autoridades del Consejo Electoral Nacional (CEN) evaluaron de muy positivos los resultados de la prueba dinámica realizada este domingo, en todo el país, como paso previo a las elecciones de los diputados a las Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, a celebrarse el próximo 26 de marzo. Explicó que el proceso corroboró también los aseguramientos y las comunicaciones.
(2023-03-20). Pueblo cubano recibirá al equipo Cuba que participó en Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Luego de ubicarse entre los cuatro grandes del V Clásico Mundial de Beisbol, el equipo cubano regresará este lunes a la patria.Se espera que la aeronave aterrice en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí al filo de las 6: 30 a. m., y que sobre las 8: 30 a. m. inicie un recorrido por la ciudad. El trayecto culminará en la Ciudad Deportiva, donde a las 10: 00 a. m. se producirá el recibimiento.
(2023-03-20). Cuatro medallas para las judocas cubanas en el Abierto Panamericano de Medellín. cubadebate.cu Las cuatro mujeres presentes este fin de semana por Cuba en el Abierto Panamericano de Judo de Medellín ganaron medallas de todos los colores, encabezadas por el título de Maylín del Toro en los 63 kg. Zamarit Gregorio, Yurisleidy Hernández y Nairelis Fuentes también subieron al podio.
(2023-03-20). Estados Unidos: Decretan toque de queda en Miami Beach tras dos noches de tiroteos. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, autoridades de Miami Beach en condado de Miami Dade, al sureste de la Florida, Estados Unidos, decretaron estado de emergencia y toque de queda en tras dos noches de tiroteos con un saldo de dos fallecidos y dos heridos. Durante la noche del viernes ocurrió un intercambio de disparos, que provocó la muerte de una persona y a otra gravemente herida.
(2023-03-20). Falcón Jr. gana oro en natación de aguas abiertas. cubadebate.cu El cubano Rodolfo Falcón Jr. redondeó su destacado desempeño al conquistar medalla de oro en los 10 kilómetros durante la segunda parada de la Serie Panamericana de Aguas Abiertas de 2023, con sede en Puerto Rico. Falcón Jr. marcó dos horas y dos minutos luego de liderar todo el tiempo. A pesar de la lesión en un hombro. A unos 10 segundos pasaron sus más cercanos rivales.
(2023-03-20). Gobierno de Lula relanza programa "Más Médicos" en Brasil. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva relanzó este lunes "Mais Médicos", un programa creado en la gestión de Dilma Rousseff para paliar la carencia de profesionales sanitarios en zonas pobres y aisladas, y que fue desatendido por el expresidente ultraderechista Jair Bolsonaro. Lula da Silva anunció recursos adicionales para este programa.
(2023-03-20). La matemática no abandona al V Clásico Mundial que está cerrando. cubadebate.cu Cuando se publique este acertijo ya sabremos si el equipo Cuba terminó entre los cuatro mejores del mundo, o sigue en la lucha para ser campeón. Pondremos a prueba conocimientos y habilidades matemáticas y también sobre el béisbol.
(2023-03-20). Ministerio del Transporte analiza proyecciones de trabajo para 2023. cubadebate.cu Entre las prioridades para el presente año se encuentran detener el deterioro del parque automotor e incrementar paulatinamente la transportación de pasajeros y cargas, así como elevar la calidad de los servicios. También se prevé consolidar el trabajo de las transitarias para eliminar las inconformidades en estos servicios.
(2023-03-20). Presidentes de China y Rusia se reúnen en Moscú. cubadebate.cu El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, llegó este lunes a Moscú, donde se esperaba que insistiera en el papel de Beijing como un potencial pacificador en el conflicto de Ucrania, mientras que el presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, esperaba apoyo contra la presión occidental. Según el mandatario ruso, China sigue "los principios de la justicia y los principios fundamentales del derecho internacional".
(2023-03-20). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 20 de marzo? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 20 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-03-20). Díaz-Canel sobre el Team Asere: "El sueño no se ha acabado, comienza ahora" cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recibió en la mañana de este lunes en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí al equipo cubano que participó en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Junto al mandatario cubano estaban el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, Esteban Lazo, y el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero.
(2023-03-20). Rusia abre caso penal contra jueces y fiscales de la Corte Penal Internacional. cubadebate.cu El Comité de Investigación de Rusia abrió un caso penal contra el fiscal de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) Karim Ahmad Khan y los jueces Tomoko Akane, Rosario Salvatore Aitala y Sergio Gerardo Ugalde Godínez, que emitieron una orden de detención contra Vladímir Putin citando su responsabilidad en presuntos crímenes de guerra cometidos en Ucrania.
(2023-03-20). Sorprendente: Imagen del universo si pudiéramos observar los rayos gamma. cubadebate.cu Un equipo internacional de astrónomos elaboró una animación que muestra la explosiva y fugaz manifestación de los rayos gamma en el universo desde febrero de 2022 hasta febrero 2023. Los científicos emplearon al Telescopio de área grande (LAT, por sus siglas en inglés) a bordo del telescopio espacial de rayos gamma Fermi de la NASA.
(2023-03-20). Unión Eléctrica no pronostica afectaciones por déficit de generación para este lunes. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer no se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación en el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 2540 MW y la demanda 1840 MW, con todo el sistema con servicio. Se estima que en el horario diurno no ocurran afectaciones al servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación.
(2023-03-20). øEl legado del Clásico?: Un cuarto lugar gigante. cubadebate.cu Para muchos, la última imagen de la selección cubana en el V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol fue una derrota 14-2 sobre Estados Unidos en un repleto LoanDepot Park de Miami. Para la mayoría, la huella mayor de esos peloteros en el evento había quedado sellada antes de salir al terreno. Habían vuelto a ilusionar a un pueblo con sus pasión más querida. Su cuarto lugar es gigante, sin que signifique complacencia.
(2023-03-20). Headlines for March 20, 2023. democracynow.org Xi Jinping Visits Moscow Following ICC Arrest Warrant Against Putin, Defiant Visit to Mariupol, Protesters Call for End to U.S. Wars on 20th Anniversary of Iraq Invasion, Protests in Gaza as Israeli, Palestinian Officials Pledge to Deescalate Ahead of Ramadan, Turkish and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Meet as Countries Relaunch Diplomatic Relations, UBS Buys Credit Suisse Amid Turmoil, Consumer Fears in Global Banking, Collapsed Signature Bank Acquired as Sen. Warren Calls for Bank Crisis Probe, Firing of Fed Chair, French Protests Continue, Hundreds Arrested, as Macron Faces No-Confidence Vote over Pension Law, Bel…
(2023-03-20). "Catastrophic": Iraqi Writers Sinan Antoon & Feurat Alani Reflect on U.S. Invasion 20 Years Later. democracynow.org 
At around 5: 30 a.m. local time in Baghdad on March 20, 2003, air raid sirens were heard in Baghdad as the U.S. invasion began. Within the hour, President George W. Bush gave a nationally televised speech from the Oval Office announcing the war had begun. The attack came on the false pretext that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction, and despite worldwide protest and a lack of authorization from the United Nations Security Council. We spend today's show with two Iraqis looking back at how the unprovoked U.S. invasion devastated Iraq and helped destabilize much of the Middle E…
(2023-03-20). 'Mexico Is Not a US Colony': AMLO Speaks at a Packed Rally Celebrating Oil Nationalization. orinocotribune.com Thousands of people gathered this Saturday afternoon, packing the streets of the Plaza de la Constitución—also known as El Zócalo—in Mexico City, to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the expropriation of the oil industry in Mexico, promoted by then President Lázaro Cárdenas. AMLO's speech at the March 18 rally highlighted the accomplishments and continued self-sufficiency of Mexican oil refineries. | "The general's [Lázaro Cárdenas] strategy can be summed up in three important and consecutive actions: first, he handed over the land to the peasants and helped the workers; then, he supported their org…
(2023-03-20). Sahrawi President Ghali Arrives in Venezuela on Official Visit. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic will carry out agreements of common interest and will defend the self-determination of the peoples with the official visit of the president of the African nation, Brahim Ghali, who arrived this Sunday in Venezuela. | The information was released through social media by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil, in which he explained that on behalf of the President of the Republic Nicolás Maduro, he received this Sunday, March 19, President Ghali of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, who is making an official visit to Venezuela in order to seal cooperation agreement…
(2023-03-20). World Classic: Team Venezuela Says Goodbye With Heads Held High. orinocotribune.com 
At the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, yesterday's match between Venezuela and the United States had an unfavorable ending for the Venezuelan team, which had to say goodbye to the international baseball tournament. | The match, that was the most anticipated of the quarterfinals, did not disappoint the fans. Both teams put on a show from the first pitch to the last out in the ninth inning. | °Gracias a todos! | Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes y agradecidos por todo lo que hicieron por Gracias por esta ilusión…
(2023-03-20). 25 March, Brooklyn, NY: Screening of "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" samidoun.net 
Join Samidoun NY/NJ, Cinemovil NYC, Palestinian Youth Movement and Within Our Lifetime for a screening of "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" at Haven Cycles at 1581 Dekalb Ave, BK Saturday Mar. 25, 2023 at 7: 30pm. Screening will be followed by a post-screening discussion and prison letter-writing workshop! $10 suggested donation, funds will go to @cinemovil.nyc and …
(2023-03-20). Over 1,000 people march in Toulouse against state racism and violence. samidoun.net 
Since 2011, families of murdered, injured and mutilated victims have been marching against state violence on 18 March, in response to a call from Montreal in 1997 by the Collective Opposed to Police Brutality (COBP) for an International Day Against Police Brutality. As part of this mobilization, over 1,000 people demonstrated in Toulouse, France, at …
(2023-03-20). 'Tiny Ripples Of Change': An Interview With Tara Houska. popularresistance.org Minnesota – Through her kitchen window, just outside of Ranier, Minnesota—a tiny town east of International Falls—water protector Tara Houska gazes out at Rainy Lake. Called Gojijiing in Ojibwe, the 360-square-mile lake straddles the border between Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. Among the many islands, capes, and peninsulas around the lake is Bald Rock Point, the site of a sixteen-acre former resort built almost a century ago. | Bald Rock Point is also now home to a longtime dream for Houska, a member of Couchiching First Nation. It's the future location of a "long-term resistance camp" where she inte…
(2023-03-20). Canada's 'China Syndrome'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Does Canada Support Regime Change in Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-20). Presidente Xi Jinping llega a Rusia para reunirse con Vladímir Putin. telesurtv.net China ha rechazado repetidamente las acusaciones occidentales de que planea armar a Rusia, pero dice que quiere una asociación energética más estrecha.
(2023-03-20). Asciende a 446 la cifra de heridos por terremoto en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De los 446 heridos registrados, 415 se contabilizan en la provincia El Oro mientras que 29 fueron reportados en Guayas.
(2023-03-20). Presidente Putin: Rusia buscó una salida pacífica en Ucrania. telesurtv.net El mandatario señaló que "nos engañaron, ninguno de nuestros supuestos socios iba a resolver nada pacíficamente".
(2023-03-20). Lula ratifica apoyo a la paz tras actos criminales en nordeste de Brasil. telesurtv.net El Presidente brasileño afirmó que a través del Ministerio de Justicia "estamos ayudando al gobierno de Río Grande do Norte".
(2023-03-20). Asciende a 447 la cifra de muertos por ciclón Freddy en Malaui. telesurtv.net El Departamento de Asuntos para la Gestión de Desastres (DoDMA, por sus siglas en inglés) reportó 918 personas heridas.
(2023-03-20). Declaran estado de emergencia por lluvias en distritos peruanos. telesurtv.net El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia Nacional (COEN) reportó en su más reciente actualización un total de 9.423 damnificados.
(2023-03-20). Protestas contra reforma de pensiones continúan en Francia. telesurtv.net El presidente Emmanuel Macron registra el peor índice de aprobación desde las protestas de los chalecos amarillos en 2019.
(2023-03-20). Kazajistán realiza elecciones anticipadas para elegir parlamento. telesurtv.net Kazajistán votó este domingo en unas elecciones anticipadas en las que podrían elegirse candidatos independientes como diputados, una señal de apertura democrática.
(2023-03-20). Montenegro acude a las urnas para elegir a su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net El presidente de Montenegro, Milo Djukanovic, busca un tercer mandato en los presentes comicios, cuya primera vuelta se celebra este domingo.
(2023-03-20). República Dominicana realiza operación anticorrupción. telesurtv.net Al menos 15 ministros del Gobierno del expresidente Danilo Medina fueron arrestados por corrupción.
(2023-03-20). PSUV apoya lucha contra corrupción del Gobierno de Venezuela. telesurtv.net "Nuestra lucha contra la corrupción tiene que ser un sello inalterable de la conducta política que debe regir la acción cotidiana de los hombres y mujeres de la Revolución Bolivariana", indica el texto.
(2023-03-20). Decretan toque de queda tras tiroteos en Miami Beach, al sur de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los incidentes violentos dejaron un saldo de dos fallecidos y dos heridos. La Policía investiga los asesinatos y detuvo a dos sospechosos.
(2023-03-20). Gobierno de Colombia suspende cese al fuego con Clan del Golfo. telesurtv.net Presidente Petro ordena reanudar operaciones militares contra ese grupo armado ilegal, responsable de actos violentos en el Bajo Cauca.
(2023-03-20). Presidente de México se reúne con congresistas de EE.UU. telesurtv.net López Obrador valoró que durante el encuentro se trataron varios temas con respeto mutuo y en beneficio de ambos pueblos.
(2023-03-20). Presidente saharaui inicia visita oficial a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Se trata de la primera visita a la nación bolivariana de un jefe de Estado de la RASD. Prevé reunirse con su homólogo venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.
(2023-03-20). Conoce varios consejos para ser feliz. telesurtv.net Este 20 de marzo se celebra el Día Internacional de la Felicidad, el cual fue instituido por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) el 20 de marzo de 2012.
(2023-03-20). Presidente Lula impulsará programa "Más Salud" para Brasil. telesurtv.net La iniciativa es una continuación del programa Más Médicos, proyecto impulsado en 2013 por el Gobierno de la expresidenta Dilma Rousseff.
(2023-03-20). Cuatro militares colombianos mueren al estrellarse helicóptero. telesurtv.net El accidente pudo ser provocado por una falla mecánica en el motor del helicóptero que transportaba ayuda humanitaria a la región del Baudó.
(2023-03-20). Detienen a 19 exfuncionarios dominicanos por corrupción. telesurtv.net A los acusados se les imputan los delitos de desfalco, coalición de funcionarios, falsificación de documentos públicos y privados, soborno entre otros.
(2023-03-20). Hallan los restos de 10 personas en fosa clandestina en México. telesurtv.net Los restos humanos fueron enviados a la sede del Servicio Médico Forense en Michoacán para determinar la fecha y la causa de las muertes.
(2023-03-20). Comisión analizará pedido de juicio a presidente ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net La Unidad Técnica Legislativa de Ecuador recomendó al CAL, admitir la solicitud de juicio político contra el presidente Lasso.
(2023-03-20). EE.UU. avanza a la final del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net EE.UU. jugará el martes la final del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol contra el ganador del partido entre Japón y México.
(2023-03-20). Asesinan a tiros a un periodista digital en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Guatemala maneja varias hipótesis las cuales serán confirmadas conforme avancen las investigación sobre el asesinato del periodista digital.
(2023-03-20). Presidente Xi Jinping viaja a Rusia en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Se trata de la primera salida al exterior de Xi jinping tras ser reelecto como presidente de China para un tercer mandato.
(2023-03-20). Presidente de Ecuador declara el estado de excepción tras sismo. telesurtv.net El sismo que afectó la zona fronteriza entre Ecuador y Perú dejó, según las cifras oficiales hasta el momento, 14 personas fallecidas…
(2023-03-20). Strong Earthquake Kills at Least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru. latinorebels.com A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines.
(2023-03-20). Despite record rainfall, California drought is far from over. liberationnews.org 
You may get the impression from corporate media headlines that the decades-long megadrought in California is over. Unfortunately those headlines are misleading.
(2023-03-20). The Case of Marvin Haynes — Part Three: The Framing of Marvin Haynes. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-03-20). Putin and Xi's mutual writings on the future of bilateral and global relations. unitedworldint.com The world's eyes are on this trip: China's President Xi Jinping is going to travel to Russia this week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ahead of this bilateral meeting of global importance, both leaders have published articles in the counterpart's media. Xi's article titled "Forging Ahead to Open a New Chapter of China-Russia Friendship, …
(2023-03-20). Portraits of politicians -1: Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan. unitedworldint.com The common opinion across the political spectrum is that on May 14 2023, Türkiye will hold the most important election in the history of the 100-year Republic. This is the prevailing opinion in the world too. In a country of 85 million inhabitants, although the exact number has not yet been announced, more than 60 …
(2023-03-20). President of European Central Bank: "Maybe Türkiye can be put under pressure through NATO" uwidata.com Russian pranksters Vladimir Stolyarov (Vovan) and Alexei Kuznetsov (Lexus) held a conversation with the head of he European Central Bank Christine Lagarde on behalf of the Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The recording of the prank was published on Wednesday, March 15. During the conversation, Lagarde told the pranksters who called on behalf of Zelensky about …
(2023-03-20). Credit Suisse taken over amid fears of financial meltdown. wsws.org Announcing the decision, Swiss president Alain Berset warned that an "uncontrollable collapse of Credit Suisse would lead to incalculable consequences for the country and the international financial system."
(2023-03-20). Drastic closures and job cuts at Germany's biggest department store chain. wsws.org Workers at the company confront a conspiracy in which the Verdi union works closely with management, insolvency administrators, politicians and real estate speculator René Benko.
(2023-03-20). French police step up crackdown on protests vs Macron's imposition of pension cuts. wsws.org The unions and pseudo-left parties are desperately trying to prevent the growth of protests and strikes by promoting illusions that parliament will vote no confidence in the government.
(2023-03-20). Economic devastation worsens as Sri Lankan government imposes IMF austerity. wsws.org Wickremesinghe says the country will have to repay an average $7 billion in foreign loan debts annually until 2029, making clear that the regime functions as a direct agent of global finance capital.
(2023-03-20). Musicians, actors, artists sign petition demanding Roger Waters be allowed to perform in Frankfurt. wsws.org The campaign defends Waters' criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinians as "part of his long-term advocacy on behalf of human rights across the globe."
(2023-03-20). GM Lansing workers launch the GM Lansing Workers Rank-and-File Committee. wsws.org Workers at General Motors plants in Lansing, Michigan have launched a rank-and-file committee ahead of the 2023 contract expiration.
(2023-03-20). Kroger-Albertsons grocery chain merger in US threatens job cuts as Wall Street eyes payday. wsws.org The $25 billion sale of Albertsons is driven by the financial interests of Cerberus Capital Management, a major investor firm hoping to cash in on a sale that will threaten thousands of jobs.
(2023-03-20). Tyson announces plant closures in Arkansas and Virginia, impacting nearly 1,700 workers. wsws.org The company's announcement follows its report of a record drop in profits for the fourth quarter of last year.
(2023-03-20). The class struggle against Macron and the lessons of the Paris Commune. wsws.org Macron's decision to impose pension cuts on the French people without a vote has torn the democratic mask off the capitalist state, exposing it as instrument of class rule.
(2023-03-20). Updated report shows poverty in Germany is higher than previously thought. wsws.org The updated report shows that due to the coronavirus pandemic and inflation, poverty in Germany in 2021 afflicted almost 17 percent of the population, or just over 14 million people.
(2023-03-20). Staffing crisis and declining wages after sellout of New Zealand rail workers. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with a worker about conditions on commuter trains in the capital city, where COVID-19 is out of control and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union recently imposed significant wage cuts.
(2023-03-20). This week in history: March 20-26. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-03-20). UAW election crisis continues after Curry acknowledges "rampant disenfranchisement" wsws.org Despite its self-serving character, the ill-fated protest by the incumbent UAW president confirms everything Will Lehman said about the UAW election farce.
(2023-03-20). Workers object to Australian SEP candidate being barred from speaking to flood victims. wsws.org Flood victims and WSWS readers denounce the ban on the Socialist Equality Party holding discussions with residents of government "pod" accommodation.
(2023-03-20). Newfound DNA data indicates wild animals at Wuhan market were infected with SARS-Cov-2. wsws.org The data, uncovered by a French researcher and evolutionary biologist, is a major blow to the "lab leak" conspiracy theory of the origins of COVID-19.
(2023-03-20). Los Angeles County report confirms that deputy gangs are rampant in Sheriff's Department. wsws.org According to a recent County Commission report, violent deputy gangs remain rampant in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department…
(2023-03-20). African protests met with savage repression. wsws.org Regimes in four geopolitical and economic nodal points of the continent, with a combined population of 343 million, have launched mass arrests, teargassed protestors, arrested major opposition leaders, and killed at least two protestors.
(2023-03-20). Killing prompts call for federal investigation of Paterson, New Jersey, police department. wsws.org Residents of the state's third-largest city widely hate the police, who are notorious for their violence and corruption.
(2023-03-20). UK Home Secretary Braverman pushes forward policy of mass deportations of asylum seekers. wsws.org The Rwanda deportation policy is now widened to affect almost any migrant entering Britain, with the Home Office announcing a "memorandum of understanding, expanding the partnership further to all categories of people who pass through safe countries and make illegal and dangerous journeys to the UK."
(2023-03-20). Pro-Israel and Ukraine Groups Use Identity Politics to Attack Free Speech. dissidentvoice.org 
Questioning Canada's contribution to NATO's proxy war is "hate" that must be shut down according to some Ukrainian groups mimicking Zionist organizations by promoting an identity politics laced cancel culture. A Ukrainian student group sought to cancel my talk at Kings College in London, Ontario, on Thursday. In "Western Ukrainian Students' Association Statement on The …
(2023-03-20). Revolutionary socialist Chicago City Council candidate makes waves in election. liberationnews.org 
Rather than running for her own personal political career, Santoyo made it clear from the start that she aimed to build a movement that demands justice and dignity for the working class.
(2023-03-20). Kids Found to Be Working Overnight Shifts at Minnesota Meat Processing Plant. truthout.org The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has asked a district court for a temporary restraining order and injunction against Tony Downs Food Company, a meat processing company in Madelia, following allegations that the business violated child labor laws. In a 16-page complaint, the DLI requested that the court file an order declaring that Tony Downs violated the Child Labor Standards… |